THE REAL PROTEGE

Pharsa and her team were able to disarm eight cars, and they are still searching if they have missed any. They are using a very advanced gadget that is very sensitive in detecting various bombs in a wide range. This time, their device is leading them to Fattys building.

Pharsa reported to Mushu, "There is a bomb in Fatty's building. I'm going to look for it."

"Really? How could it be?" Mushu doubted it.

"El Capitan's gadget didn't capture it?" El Padre asked, looking at El Capitan.

"Somebody might have just dropped it," Pharsa replied. "After we find it, let us check the CCTV."

"Or it could be something else. Don't let your guard down!" Mushu warned her.

Mushu is delaying his final blow to the enemy to buy time for Pharsa.

When Pharsa found the bomb, she instantly shouted and docked, "Mushu! Get out of there! Now! El Padre! Get down! This is a decoy!"

When Mushu heard Pharsa's warning, he immediately instructed, "Men! Let's go!" Then Mushu took his gun, shot the terrorist in his head, jumped out of the window, and shot a line to the next building, as did the members of his team. Seconds later, the whole floor blew up and shook the entire building.

El Padre and El Capitan jumped on the floor for cover when a van pulled over in front of Fatty's building. The van exploded instantly, destroying half of Fatty's building. It was a good thing that El Capitan gathered the employees well.

Ling Li informed the President about the situation earlier. Thus, The medics, fire trucks, and police were almost there when the last explosion happened. The group of rescuers were shocked and didn't expect the severity of the circumstances.

Their jaws nearly dropped when they saw Fatty's building torn in half and the other building in front crumbling.

When they finally recovered, they moved quickly and called for backup.

Ling Li phoned Pharsa. "Pharsa, ensure all the employees get enough compensation and get stress debriefing."

"Noted. Madam."

"You lost one of your team members. Have someone send her home. Don't forget to give what the family needs to receive." Ling Li instructed.

"Yes. Thank you, Madam."

"Come back, all of you, as soon as you're all done sorting out there." Ling Li said goodbye and hung up.

Pharsa is indeed melancholic because of the loss of one of her counterparts. She is always grateful that her Madam always cares; Ling Li never forgets their remains and ensures their families receive all the compensation. Though it is normal for them to lose a teammate, it is still sad at some point since they shared a lot of time in training in good and hard times.

After giving instructions to her team, Pharsa joined Mushu and the others waiting for her.

"Are you all set, Pharsa?"

"Yes, El Padre."

"Then, let's go back. The President will take care of the rest here. Madam is all by herself." El Padres said.

The group was on their way home. Ling Li and Four Eyes were still in their room, cuddling their daughter while nursing the babies.

"Are you Otako?" Four Eyes asked her in his usual soft voice.

Ling Li squinted her eyes when she heard the question but quickly recovered and pretended not to hear Four Eyes.

"I thought it would be best to move your parents to a safer place as soon as possible. I have a place in Shi Shi. Let them stay there. But they would probably be scared if I asked Mushu or Pharsa to escort them, so it would be best for you to send them to Shi Shi directly. What do you think?" Ling Li asked Four Eyes.

Four Eyes gazed at Ling Li solemnly; he knew that Ling Li had deliberately chosen not to answer his question, and he wouldn't insist if she weren't willing to tell him.

Four Eyes answered Ling Li's question instead, "But the house is yours."

"Does it matter?" Ling Li smiled at Four Eyes.

"They are your parents, and you are the father of my children. Ensuring their safety has become our utmost concern. Let them know that this house holds the memories of our time together, from when I carried our twins until their birth. It was the sole house we shared in our name. Following the heartbreaking loss of our children, neither of us had any desire to go back.

Rest assured, they will be secure in that location. The staff there can fully cater to all their needs, so there is absolutely no reason to be concerned." Ling Li explained her plan to Four Eyes.

Four Eyes silently nodded while looking at his daughters. Ling Li could see how he adores his children.

"You care for your children." Ling Li remarked.

"Um."

"Then you have to train yourself hard. It would be best if you excelled and even needed to surpass me to protect your children. Surpassing me means surpassing Pharsa and Mushu." Ling Li said sheepishly.

Four Eyes almost choke hearing Ling Li's words. Just thinking of surpassing Mushu makes his head dizzy. 'Does it mean my little wife is better than Mushu? Did I dig my own grave?' Four Eyes pondered.

Ling Li chuckled when she saw Four Eyes in deep thought and looking grim. "You are young. You are younger than me. I was more than your age when I started training. Let me know when you decide.

Chatty is Pharsa's destined partner. He has no choice but to train. Otherwise, he can be killed easily by people who are targeting Pharsa or me. She can't protect him at all times. As you have witnessed, he is already a target, and Pharsa was there in time to save him." Ling Li sighed.

"Though Sensei said they are each other's destiny, Pharsa would never yield unless he is capable of her, so he has to work hard. You can train together, but I'm afraid he will pull you down.

Fatty has a bright future in business; if he wants to protect himself, he can train with you. After all, he is your good friend, so I won't mind teaching him. He won't betray you," Ling Li declared.

With a furrowed brow, Four Eyes asked, "How can you be so sure?"

Without a word, Ling Li just pointed upward with her index finger to let Four Eyes understand that it was The Heaven that had told her so.

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Could Ling Li be Otako????