LWDC Chapter 139

Chapter 139 – A Hint and a Coordinate

Chapter 139 – A Hint and a Coordinate

Chapter 139 – A Hint and a Coordinate

The next day, Yu Zhou came to have dinner with Ning Fei and Duan Yunhong, ostensibly to “witness the destruction process,” and thought the atmosphere between the two would be awkward. Unexpectedly, the atmosphere between them was quite natural. Duan Yunhong didn’t seem like an STK (stalker) about to be dumped, his emotions were stable, and he wasn’t even trying to be stubborn. Yu Zhou rolled his eyes, understanding that Ning Fei must have given this stubborn lover some “sweetness” again.

–But he’s leaving soon, how can he give sweetness…?

Yu Zhou’s suspicious gaze swept towards Ning Fei, whose expression was calm as he met his gaze.

Yu Zhou still discerned a trace of something amiss about him.

However, as Ning Fei’s mentor, Yu Zhou wouldn’t question his own people in front of Duan Yunhong. He only casually tossed a sentence at Duan Yunhong when the dinner was almost over, “Speaking of which, will Mr. Duan also leave after Ning Fei leaves?”

Duan Yunhong vaguely replied, “Probably.”

“Probably?” Yu Zhou raised his eyebrows. “You’re not still planning to ruin my mission, are you? Waiting to make a move after Ning Fei leaves?”

Ning Fei abruptly turned his head to stare at Duan Yunhong.

“Am I that free?” Duan Yunhong was truly impressed by Yu Zhou’s ability to provoke, or rather, his influence on Ning Fei was really too great. But Duan Yunhong knew that he currently had no way to deal with it; blindly gesticulating would only backfire, so he endured it.

At least when it wasn’t absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t confront Yu Zhou in front of Ning Fei.

“As long as you’re not interested in my mission, you can do whatever else you want.” Yu Zhou paused. “Oh, and don’t do anything that will annoy Lao Yue (Old Yue), thank you.”

Ning Fei couldn’t help but complain, “Love-struck.”

“Say what you want, only I can mess with my things, you understand.” Yu Zhou shrugged. “Okay, my topic ends here. When exactly is Mr. Duan going to act on the marker?”

Duan Yunhong and Yu Zhou exchanged a glance, and Duan Yunhong spread his palm: “I can do it now.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a point of light condensed from energy floated above his palm. Ning Fei could feel a force of resonance, while Duan Yunhong and Yu Zhou only felt a kind of “foreignness” – this was the positioning marker originating from Ning Fei’s essence, which allowed Duan Yunhong to cross countless worlds, accurately locate Ning Fei’s location in the multiverse, and use it to perform space jumps.

Duan Yunhong deeply gazed at this marker that had accompanied him across three worlds, then concealed the fluctuations in his eyes, and turned his head to look at Ning Fei again: “I’m doing it?”

Ning Fei nodded.

In the next moment, Duan Yunhong’s right hand clenched, his fist tightly gripping, and the marker was crushed by his power.

So decisive and direct, even Ning Fei was stunned for a moment before reacting, let alone Yu Zhou.

The marker that had connected the two for so long vanished completely. Although it didn’t have any substantial impact on Ning Fei himself, the sudden disappearance of that “sense of presence” inevitably made people feel empty inside.

Ning Fei unconsciously raised his hand to touch the brooch.

Yu Zhou and Duan Yunhong both saw this action.

“…So decisive, this is the first time I’ve seen a Qi Luck Bandit be so trustworthy.” Yu Zhou commented, then looked at Ning Fei, “Want to go out and chat?”

“You don’t need to go out, I’ll leave.” Duan Yunhong guessed that Yu Zhou was going to lecture Ning Fei again, but he was in a good mood right now and didn’t feel like arguing with Yu Zhou. He patted Ning Fei’s shoulder as he got up: “Text me if anything comes up.”

Ning Fei was noncommittal, and Duan Yunhong took it as tacit consent, leaving the booth.

Yu Zhou watched the room door click shut and didn’t delay, turning his head to say, “What’s going on with you two?”

“What do you mean, what’s going on?” Ning Fei’s expression seemed calm as usual. “It’s just like this.”

“That’s not right, is it? Duan Yunhong’s state, I’m very familiar with, it’s like a dog that’s been tamed and soothed.” Yu Zhou leaned against the back of the chair, crossing his arms. “Did you ‘cede territory and pay reparations’?”

Ning Fei scoffed. “Very imaginative.”

“Still pretending?” Yu Zhou raised his hand and pointed towards his chest. “What’s that?”

“Just a brooch.”

“An ordinary brooch? Don’t fool me.” Yu Zhou raised his eyebrows. “Although I can’t sense anything right now, with that bandit’s ability, covering up this abnormality shouldn’t be a problem. So, he crushed your marker and then gave you a ‘dog tag’ in return?”

“That’s so unpleasant to say.” Ning Fei saw that he had already pointed it out, so he simply stopped pretending to be confused, leaning back lazily in his chair. “What’s so rare about something a simp gives?”

“‘Simp’? Do you dare say that to his face?”

“Or I can call him back now and say that to his face in front of you.”

“So tough, and you still say he’s not been tamed by you.” Yu Zhou sneered. “Isn’t that right? You were very stubborn before, saying things like ‘just treat him like the sugar daddies of the past.’ He comes, and you so easily submit?”

“I told you, you’re thinking too much.” Ning Fei’s fingers flicked the brooch. “This is just something that unilaterally locates him. Oh, if I inject my power into it, it will also summon him over.”

“…Damn, he actively gave you his location?” Yu Zhou was a little surprised. “Even the ‘dogs’ I tame might not offer me their satellite positioning.”

“Yue Fengping doesn’t give it either?”

“Doesn’t give it. But I didn’t say, my method of control is different this time. I don’t need to grasp his movements at any time, and I won’t always actively report my situation to him. I want him to miss me all the time, always can’t help but ask me, and take the initiative to report to me.” Yu Zhou smiled. “Don’t talk about me, let’s talk about you. What does he want to do by giving you his location? Wait for you to change your mind?”

“That’s about what it means.” Ning Fei said, “‘Once you turn around, you can always see me’ – haven’t you heard such disgusting words?”

“Tsk, don’t even mention it, I thought of that idiot in the Bureau…” Yu Zhou said, “So, that big fool really confessed to you?”

“No, I didn’t let him say it. I didn’t want to hear it.”

“What a story of burying your head in the sand…” Yu Zhou complained, “Then what are you going to do next? You’ve accepted this thing, you shouldn’t be completely indifferent to him, right?”

“…Let’s talk about it in a while.” This time Ning Fei didn’t directly argue back, but replied calmly, “It’s just been by my side for too long. It’s easy to have illusions when you always see this person. After a few more world missions, who will remember this thing, this person?”

“Placement, cold treatment, hey, we are indeed on the same path.” Yu Zhou smiled. “However, you don’t need to push yourself too hard. It’s not a bad thing to occasionally follow your heart. You didn’t dare to make mistakes in the past because you were afraid of losing and dying, but now you won’t. If you die, it’s a big deal to be resurrected in the Bureau and then be fined some Qi Luck, what does that count for?”

Ning Fei only said, “I know what I’m doing.”

Yu Zhou complained, “You know a fart…”

Ning Fei scoffed, “Stop lecturing me, you’re talking about those broken romances, and you still have the nerve to guide me? It’s not like having more relationships makes you a better teacher.”

“Okay, okay, we’re both the same, let’s not talk about each other.” Yu Zhou said, “I’m being serious, just pay attention to your own safety. First, be careful of these bandits themselves, and second, be careful of idiots like Chong Lin who report you to the Bureau. Of course, I can’t save you if you’re reported, so good luck.”

“Do I need you to say that? I can’t count on you either.” Ning Fei responded, “With my KPI, the Bureau won’t target me for no reason, unless there’s solid evidence.”

Yu Zhou sneered. “That’s true. When are you planning to leave?”

“Tomorrow morning.”

“Play around before you leave? Then I won’t see you off. I estimate it will take a while to go back and settle, and then settle the mission split with you.”

“Got it, go to sleep. Call me again next time there’s such a good thing, Boss Yu.”

*

Yu Zhou originally thought that this would be the last time he saw Ning Fei in this world, and even the last time he saw Duan Yunhong. After all, he and this bandit couldn’t agree on anything, and there was really no need to meet.

Unexpectedly, early the next morning, Duan Yunhong sent a message inviting him for a meeting.

Yu Zhou was stunned when he saw this message. He quickly flipped through his contact list, and sure enough, he couldn’t find Ning Fei’s name anymore, the call records and message records had disappeared without a trace. He checked the personnel on the OA system on the tablet, and Ning Fei’s identity was also gone.

–So, Ning Fei left just now, and he’s coming to talk to me right after?

Yu Zhou retorted: [Talk about what?]

Duan Yunhong: [Just chat. Let’s meet for lunch, it won’t take up too much of your time.]

Yu Zhou remembered that Ning Fei didn’t refute his sentence yesterday, “You shouldn’t be completely indifferent to him, right,” and pondered for a while, deciding to “mind his own business” a little.

[Okay, let’s meet at the cafeteria for lunch.]

In the blink of an eye, it was noon, and the two of them, holding their trays, sat down at a table in the corner of the unit’s cafeteria.

A public place, and at the same time, others wouldn’t casually approach and disturb them, and if an acquaintance came, they could react immediately, it was a good place for two unfamiliar people to “chat casually”.

“Speak, what brings you here.” Yu Zhou casually opened his mouth while pouring mapo tofu into his rice, “The sooner we finish talking, the sooner we leave.”

Duan Yunhong wasn’t polite either, directly asking, “You are Ning Fei’s mentor, you should know his past, right?”

“What if I know, what if I don’t know. What’s it to you?” Yu Zhou raised his eyebrows. “You want to inquire about these things from me? Why don’t you ask Ning Fei himself?”

“I want to talk to him, but he doesn’t want to talk.” Duan Yunhong replied directly, “Whenever it involves his past, he will say the same catchphrase as you, completely interrupting the topic.”

“Then you think I will say it? You shouldn’t be so naive, Mr. Duan.” Yu Zhou held the bowl for drinking soup, mockingly said, “Or are you going to play that set of exchanging Qi Luck again?”

Duan Yunhong said, “If you think it’s possible.”

“Keep dreaming!” Yu Zhou finished the soup and put down the bowl with a sneer. “Trading with people outside the Bureau behind the scenes, selling information about colleagues, even a Qi Luck Bandit should know how serious this kind of ‘information leakage’ is. Do you think I’m stupid enough to commit such a big mistake for that little bit of Qi Luck?

“Moreover, you’re buying Ning Fei’s information. No matter how bastard I am, it’s impossible for me to betray him for a bandit like you. You stayed behind, is it just to find me to inquire about these things? That’s too naive, right?”

“I don’t need you to say anything in detail, a little clue is enough.” Duan Yunhong said, “I can see it, has he had a bad experience in intimate relationships before, or even just in romantic relationships? He puts on a prodigal son appearance of playing around in the world, as if he doesn’t care about anything, but in reality, he doesn’t dare to take a step further. As if taking one more step will be pierced by some thorns. I just want to make sure if he has been hurt in this area, so I can avoid his landmines.”

“Don’t think that I’ll think you’re right just because you said a lot.” Yu Zhou raised his eyebrows. “You want to avoid landmines, just do less annoying things, why do you want to get news and take shortcuts from me? If you want to be a simp, just work hard yourself, don’t do this kind of opportunistic thing!”

“I know very well that if I adopt a conservative strategy, it will be even more impossible to take another step forward. So there are some things I have to do, I won’t be timid because I might step on a landmine.” Duan Yunhong rarely showed a bit of a smile in front of Yu Zhou, with a hint of madness, “Coming to inquire with you is to try not to make him angry and sad. If you don’t say it, then I will act according to my pace. If I make a mistake, I’ll just make up for it.”

Yu Zhou mocked, “A simp who actively sends out his location, what else do you want to take the initiative, sticking out your tongue and hoping people will look back at you!”

“He really told you everything.” Duan Yunhong was continuously mocked by him, but he didn’t really get angry, just said, “But the fact that he accepted my location proves that this matter has a chance. You should also know this. So, how about it? Give me a little hint, or let your student be tested by me again and again?”

“You still dare to test him, I think you’re tired of living!”

“I said, I won’t give up easily.” Duan Yunhong stared at Yu Zhou. “I only need a little hint, and your precious student will be happier. Or are you just trying to hang your secret admirer, so that he will never get out of your shadow?”

“Don’t try to provoke me with this sentence, I know better than you what’s good for him.” Yu Zhou was annoyed by his determined look. But there was one point that Duan Yunhong had, that Yu Zhou agreed with, that was his aggressive strategy that wasn’t afraid of rejection.

–And Ning Fei accepted the positioning marker, he must be a little reluctant…

Yu Zhou’s thoughts went around and around in his heart, and finally he threw out a sentence: “I’ll give you the coordinates of one world —

“I won’t explain anything, go see for yourself.”

(Volume 4, End)

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Another super long chapter! Volume 4 is finally over, the next chapter enters Volume 5!

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