Chapter 1636: Chapter 1655: Cunning and Shrewd
"Sister-in-law?" Lu Jin tentatively called, "Are we going over or heading back?"
Nan Fei took a deep breath, "Let’s go back first! We’ll come again in the afternoon." If she went now, it would definitely make both Gongxi Yunqi and Chen Jing feel awkward.
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After returning, Nan Fei used the excuse of Emil being hungry to have Millie take him for a meal but left Lu Jin behind.
"Sister-in-law, is there something you need?" Lu Jin asked anxiously.
In fact, he had been feeling uneasy since earlier, wondering what Sister-in-law might have heard from that Gongxi Yunqi. The boss had instructed him to keep an eye on that Gongxi Yunqi kid when he left.
"What’s Bei Jiang’s action? Tell me." Nan Fei got straight to the point.
Fortunately, Lu Jin was quick on the uptake; even hearing Nan Fei’s question, his expression didn’t change. He replied very naturally, "Sister-in-law, the mission to Kannaya is top secret. I can’t talk about it."
"That’s not what I’m asking. I’m asking about what he is doing now and what he will do next."
"That’s also top secret. As a soldier, I must keep confidential. You’re a military school student; you can understand me, right?" Oh, God! Why is it that the operation decided just last night is known to Sister-in-law by this morning?
They had already advised everyone in the courtyard not to speak of any operational matters within a thousand meters of Fan Wei. Sister-in-law couldn’t have overheard, could she?
Lu Jin’s eyes suddenly turned cold, looking towards the direction Emil had just left.
No wonder the boss saved Emil’s life but never really liked this brat. It seems the boss always knew something was off about this kid. Truly, he is a little prince of the Kannaya Royal Family. How old is he?
Five?
Man! A five-year-old kid already so crafty!
Lu Jin felt a bit of a headache.
Nan Fei laughed directly at Lu Jin’s denial, "Did you know your heartbeat accelerated when you answered my question just now? Your heart rate increased by about seven beats per minute."
Leaning lazily against the sofa, Nan Fei said leisurely, "Little Deer, you should really learn from your boss in this aspect; at least his heart rate remains the same as usual when he lies."
This was also why she didn’t directly ask about Bei Jiang in the morning.
This guy was too cunning; even engaging in a battle of wits with him, she couldn’t outdo him. Don’t be fooled by his reckless and shameless manner when he’s lying, but if he doesn’t want to say something, no one can force it out of him. His flaws are even undetectable.
She had sensed something was off in the morning, but couldn’t pinpoint what exactly. Emil’s murmuring to her earlier confirmed her suspicions.
Lu Jin’s expression immediately fell, looking like he wanted to cry but couldn’t.
"Sister-in-law, I really didn’t lie. Our operation in Kannaya is very important and complex. Even if I wanted to explain, I couldn’t. Plus, according to confidentiality regulations, even one extra word might get me in trouble."
Even though part of Lu Jin wanted to flee, he still held firm to his mission.
The boss instructed him, even if he had to cry, he wasn’t to say a word.
"Alright!" Nan Fei sighed, "I understand you." She was a military school student, set to be an officer after graduation, so she truly understood the responsibility Lu Jin was upholding.
If it were her, she couldn’t say anything either.
"Thank you, Sister-in-law, your understanding is such a relief." Lu Jin breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Then you take a rest, Sister-in-law, and I’ll get busy."