Special Forces Medic

"I just took pictures of what your people did, and now I plan to report this to the police." Ye Liqing shook the camera in her hand. "The charge will be intentional injury."

Xiao Lin glared at Ye Liqing, asking her wordlessly if she was here to stir up trouble for him. Ye Liqing simply turned her head and ignored him. "I've seen the person. It's just a superficial wound, no internal bleeding or anything serious. A few days in bed should do for recovery."

"Is this how you want to resolve this?" The person who was still hanging in the air protested indignantly.

"Hey there, uncle, did you come here just to help Sun Mingwei vent his anger?" Xiao Lin released his grip, and the middle-aged man collapsed to the ground. "I'm telling you flat out, if you have solid evidence that I did it, then please call the police to handle it. But if you're here to extort me, then I will have a good discussion about this compensation issue with your Master Sun."

Xiao Lin coldly stared at the man on the ground. He had never seen such a shameless person. In this matter, Xiao Lin didn't think he had done anything wrong. If they insist on dragging him into this, then everyone can just wait and see.

"You... you know our Elder Sun?"

As soon as those words left his lips, Ye Liqing couldn't help but chuckle. How foolish can you get?

"Not particularly well, just enough to have a cup of tea together." Xiao Lin glanced at Sun Mingwei, whose eyes were the only thing visible. "And I don't want to see you here again. If there's an issue, call the police, understand?"

After confirming everything, even an extra minute here made her feel nauseous. Ye Liqing just wanted Xiao Lin to leave as soon as possible. She grabbed his arm with one hand and started pulling him outside.

"Madam, you are..."

"Call me Liqing!" The malicious glare she received from behind was shut out by the door she forcibly slammed.

"Ah! Okay then." Was this being flattered? How did a trip to the dark world change the treatment he received? He hadn't forgotten that yesterday, this woman wanted to kill him. Now she was clinging to him like a meek little lamb. "Did you drive here yourself?"

"I don't know how to drive." Ye Liqing, dressed in white in a white hospital setting, made her velvet-like black hair stand out even more. Her stark contrast in appearance made her seem so pure, setting aside her identity, of course.

"Then I'll give you a ride."

"Take me to meet the Protector." The sudden change in her demeanor reinforced the notion for Xiao Lin that a woman's heart is indeed unpredictable.

"I'm afraid I can't make that decision." Xiao Lin pressed the elevator button and stood there.

"Just for you attacking the Protector yesterday, I have plenty of reasons to kill you." Ding, the elevator doors opened before them. A few people were already inside. Ye Liqing stepped in first, and the two remained silent as they arrived at the ground floor. Xiao Lin's car was parked on the empty ground outside the hospital.

"I've been curious about something." Xiao Lin fastened his seatbelt. The car had been modified to greatly improve its performance, and he was still having difficulty mastering it. Both a person and a car require time to get used to each other. "Fasten your seatbelt." Seeing Ye Liqing remain unresponsive, he had to lean over and pull the seatbelt across her from the right side, buckling it in place.

"If you wanted him back so much, why wait until now?" Xiao Lin asked gently, posing the question to Ye Liqing while maintaining a degree of face for her.

"I spent ten years climbing to this position." A non-answer.

"Capable of protecting him now?" Any organization has internal conflicts that can't be smoothed out, and such conflicts are even more arduous and painful for a woman to endure.

"At least no one dares to lay a hand on me anymore." Things didn't seem that peaceful, Xiao Lin thought. Then Ye Liqing added, "Very few people can persuade 'Granny' to make a move."

"Ah, you saw through that, huh." Xiao Lin chuckled twice, remembering Flame Swallow's expression when dealing with Sun Mingwei, making him want to laugh out loud.

"Their hair got singed. Flame Swallow is good with fire. However, I'm interested in why such a top-tier assassin would do the work of a low-life thug." Ye Liqing turned to scrutinize Xiao Lin. "What kind of person are you?"

"The most ordinary person in the Xiao Family." With Ye Liqing, Xiao Lin had no need for pretense. She already had him figured out, so pretending would just be affectation.

"Indeed, quite ordinary." Getting scrutinized by Ye Liqing made him a bit self-conscious. "Low-key in life, flamboyant in action."

After two nervous chuckles, the two of them fell into silence. This woman was capable of evoking a profound sense of fear, and the oppression the Protector felt probably began here to some extent. Could having such a formidable mother actually be considered a good thing?

"The Protector never mentioned you in front of us." Xiao Lin was looking for a place to park as they were still some way from downtown, and many areas didn't permit parking.

"That's only natural." There was no noticeable change in Ye Liqing. If she hadn't personally admitted to such a relationship, Xiao Lin could never have believed it. The Protector didn't resemble this woman at all. If anything, slight similarities could be found in the nose and lips, and perhaps something in their personalities. "The Protector takes after his father. He just doesn't have his father's mild temperament."

Such a helpless remark. "His nose and lips resemble yours, Madam." Finding a nearby street, Xiao Lin stopped the car. "I'll escort you inside."

Ye Liqing didn't refuse Xiao Lin's chivalry, waiting for him to open the car door before stepping out. "The sky's about to rain."

"That's alright." Xiao Lin crooked his arm, and Ye Liqing naturally slipped hers through. "Zhang Teng's recording could certainly put a blow on the Wang Family, but for me, it's not exactly something I crave."

Ye Liqing chuckled softly.

"Ancient warfare strategies have many useful tactics, this being just one of them. I won't trade the Protector with you, but I'm determined to take down the Wang Family. If you won't help me, Madam, it just means I'll have to take a few more detours."

At the end of the alley, Xiao Lin escorted Ye Liqing back to the small storefront. Just as he was about to bid farewell, a dark figure rushed over, the wind from a fist grazing past his cheek, causing Xiao Lin to take a step back. He didn't respond.

"What are you doing?" The Protector had been waiting all along, but he hadn't expected to walk into this scene. Ye Liqing's hand was still resting on Xiao Lin's arm, her ageless face carrying a smile.

"She's my mom!" the Protector raged at Xiao Lin. "And you, get out of my life circle. If you dare to bother me again, I'll kill you." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)