Chapter 182: Chapter 175: Don’t be afraid, I will protect you
“This… this won’t do! How could we trouble you to pick them up? I should—ouch—”
That’s it, I can’t go on. If I continue, I’m afraid I will embarrass myself in front of Qiao Jing.
“It’s fine, I’ve been feeling bored staying here anyway. A walk would be good.” Qiao Jing took her phone and left.
Gan Lan looked at Qiao Jing with a moved expression, thinking that Professor Qiao was such a wonderful person!
Outside the kindergarten.
In a van, there were six people, all well-covered and holding tools, staring at the kindergarten’s gate.
The leader pulled out a photo, and on it was Gan Qiqi.
“Take another look, guys, don’t mix it up. We’re getting big money for this job. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can go have dinner with Sister Jing.”
“It’s been a while since I’ve seen Sister Jing. I wonder how she’s been? Has she gotten even prettier?” said Abler, one of Qiao Jing’s diehard fans.
No sooner had Abler spoken than the person beside him stared intently forward, “Sister Jing has indeed be more and more attractive over time. She’s shed her youthful air, and now she carries a real woman’s charm. That figure, truly a sight to behold!”
“My god! I ran so hard, my legs are about to break.”
“Isn’t it? I haven’t run like this in years, and I’m almost weary to death.”
The audience gradually arrived at the Martial Arts Arena, some ran all the way to grab the best viewing spots, panting with exhaustion.
“Why hasn’t sister arrived yet?”
Lin Jinlei, seeing the increasing crowd of spectators, was a bit frantic.
“If sister said she woulde, she will definitelye. Don’t worry.”
Lin Yixuan had absolute faith in his sister, his obsidian-like eyes shining brightly.
“Maybe Master was held up?”
Shitou’s small eyes shone brightly, hinting, “The County Exam is near, someone is tutoring with the Imperial Sword, even Master may not be able to leave easily.”
“What nonsense are you spouting now!”
Wang Meng red at him irritably.
“Here shees!”
Lin Yixuan’s gaze brightened suddenly, looking up at the sky.
“Chirp.”
At the same time, the giant eagle let out a long cry, and dove down from the sky.
“Look, it’s the giant eagle!”
“There is someone on the eagle!”
“Is it a little girl?”
“Isn’t it, isn’t that the Duke of Zhen’s Eldest Miss?”
“My god, she’s flying straight down from the sky, isn’t she going to fall off the eagle’s back?”
“Oh, I can’t stand it, I’m so nervous, my heart is about to give out.”
Hearing the eagle’s cry, the Martial Arts Arena was suddenly boiling with excitement.
The crowd gathered in front of the arena was extremely shocked and then extremely frightened.
All of them, anxiously looking up at the sky, felt their hearts beat violently as the giant eagle approached the ground.
“Another little girl?”
“What the hell are they up to?”
“Nonsense, what else could she be here for? KFC? Obviously, she’s here to pick up a kid.”
Abler’s eyes widened, “No way, I haven’t seen Sister Jing for years and her kid is already this old? But that can’t be right. If Sister Jing had a child, howe we haven’t heard anything about it?”
“What nonsense are you thinking about? Have somemon sense, okay? We met Sister Jing just two years ago, and she was still on her own then. How could she possibly have a child?” Sha Te rolled his eyes at Abler in exasperation.
Abler patted his chest in relief. It was good that wasn’t the case.
As they were watching, the gates of the kindergarten opened, and the sses came out in an orderly sequence.
“Look! That little girl!” Sha Te pulled out the picture again forparison.
“That’s her! Get ready to move!”
“Captain, why does the Qian Family want us to snatch a little girl? She’s so cute, they wouldn’t want to kill her, would they?” Abler couldn’t help feeling somepassion.
“What’s with all the foolish talk? We’re mercenaries; this is our business. If you can’t stomach it, then you’re out.”
“Tch! I was just saying,” Abler shrugged off thement.
All those who had joined the mercenary squad were living life on the edge, savoring blood with every breath. It was unavoidable, given the turmoil in Country Yi.
If they could live a peaceful life, who would choose this existence of constant danger?
“She’sing out! Now’s the time! Move in!” Sha Te, with a stern killer’s expression, got out of the car.
The next second—
they saw Gan Qiqi trotting towards Qiao Jing with her little short legs.
“Sister Qiao!” Gan Qiqi hugged Qiao Jing’s legs warmly.
Qiao Jing pulled out a lollipop she had bought on the way and handed it to Gan Qiqi.
Gan Qiqi smiled sweeter than sugar, “Thank you, Sister Qiao, Sister Qiao is really nice, the very best in the world—the best—”
At this point, Gan Qiqi became conflicted. “That is, besides my mom and dad!”
“Oh, and my brother is also great, but hees after you,” Gan Qiqi added.
Qiao Jing couldn’t help butugh and shook her head, then tousled Gan Qiqi’s little head. “You’d better not say that to your brother. I’m worried he might get jealous.”
“He won’t, if someone else was ced before him, he’d definitely get mad, but if it’s Sister Qiao, he definitely won’t. I guarantee it!” Gan Qiqi said, striking her little chest with the savvy of someone beyond her years.
Qiao Jing was once again amused by Gan Qiqi’s clever antics when suddenly, she caught sight of several familiar figures.
Turning her head, she saw that these people were all wearing uniform attire, their faces covered with masks, and donning goggles and hats.
“Is it you guys?” Qiao Jing took a few more nces before she recognized them.
Sha Te and the others were somewhat taken aback.
“Did you alle here specifically to find me? How did you know I was here?” Qiao Jing asked, puzzled.
Sha Te and hispanions “…”
Qiao Jing, observing each person standing as still as a post, frowned. “You didn’te specifically to find me?”
Indeed, what were the odds?
Speaking of which, she hade to pick up Gan Qiqi because Gan Lan was suddenly suffering from stomach pains. Otherwise, she would not havee at all.
“Wait a minute! Could it be that you’re here on a mission?” Qiao Jing narrowed her eyes and asked.
Abler scratched the back of his head, then removed the mask and goggles from his face. The others followed suit.
“Sister Jing, it’s not convenient to talk here. Let’s change locations,” Sha Te stepped forward and suggested.
Upon hearing Sha Te’s words, Qiao Jing looked down at Gan Qiqi, who was eating candy. Her starry eyes slightly drooping, she had already guessed most of it.
Inside the cafe.
Qiao Jing and Sha Te, along with the others, sat down face to face.
“Who hired you?”
Sha Te’s face showed difficulty.
“I understand, mercenary teams have their rules; even under the threat of death, they must not betray information, otherwise, they would be the target of a industry-wide manhunt,” Qiao Jing was well aware of this.
“Yes, Sister Jing, you’ve been with our team before, you know the rules of our profession, so we really can’t reveal anything to you,” Sha Te sighed.
Qiao Jing’s eyebrows lifted, and she smiled. “You’re right, I’m also a member of your team, so telling me doesn’t count as leaking information to outsiders.”
Sha Te pped his forehead, “Smart, Sister Jing, you’re the clever one! We blockheads didn’t think of that!”
“Captain, you call yourself a blockhead, don’t lump us in with you. We all have human brains,” Abler teased.
As soon as Abler finished speaking, Sha Te pped the back of his head, “Get lost! We’re all on the same team; if I’m a blockhead, so are all of you!”
“Hahaha—” The group burst intoughter.
“Right, Sister Jing, what are you nning to do next? Do you need our help?” Sha Te asked earnestly.
Qiao Jing set down her coffee and nodded.
The scene shifted.
The Qian Family and the mercenary team met at the factory near the docks as nned.
Qiao Jing held Gan Qiqi’s hand and encouraged her with words offort, “Don’t be afraid, I will protect you.”