CHAPTER 399: 397 THIS IS THE WORST SITUATION SHE COULD THINK OF! (4000 WORDS)

He soothed Lu Yonghuai before letting him return to wait for news.

Qu Yu looked towards Wen Nian. He had not even opened his mouth when Wen Nian preempted him, continuing where Lu Yonghuai had been interrupted,

"Five people, that’s the limit Wu Daqi is willing to concede. They will go through M-country’s special entry channel. Before entering, our people cannot carry any weapons; after entering, they will be provided with the necessary armaments."

Wen Nian tapped on the table.

"Five people... Do you have your candidates in mind?"

"The ’Osprey’ assault team has two members brought up by Lu Ziqing; the other two have always been under Lili’s command. They should not have any issues between them. I’ll confirm with Lili later on."

"In the ’Osprey’ assault team, you’ve only arranged for four people. Who is the fifth?"

Qu Yu fixed his gaze on Wen Nian even more intensely than before!

Wen Nian met his gaze,

"Haven’t you already guessed?"

"I don’t agree!"

Qu Yu immediately bellowed!

Wen Nian calmly sat back in his place. On the desktop, several computers were arrayed, with one of the larger screens displaying satellite positioning information.

It was tracking the movement of Song Lili and the others.

Wen Nian grabbed a pen and a piece of paper and quickly listed out a few items, ignoring Qu Yu clenching his fists and scrutinizing him with an extremely grave expression. He simply placed the list at the corner of the table,

"Get these items ready for me within an hour."

"Sir!"

"Go do it."

"Sir, I really regret now why I chose to help keep the President’s wife for you!"

Qu Yu was trembling all over. Even though he had always admired and looked up to Wen Nian with a gaze full of longing and respect, at this moment, he truly could not agree with Wen Nian’s unilateral decision!

More than a superior or a president, the relationship between Qu Yu and Wen Nian was more like that of friends, of brothers.

Wen Nian claimed he trusted no one, yet he truly trusted Qu Yu, even though Qu Yu was originally planted by Wen Liangyu to spy on him.

Qu Yu was aware of Wen Nian’s affection for Song Lili. He cautiously maneuvered for the country, for the people, and for Song Lili!

The President’s wife’s contraceptive pills had been found by him; he had people create identical-looking vitamin tablets to replace the contraceptive pills.

Wen Nian was oblivious to this. Qu Yu thought this was for the best for Wen Nian and for Song Lili.

In this world where loving each other was already hard, why should they be kept apart? Noble-sounding words, but it was simply one person’s fear and another’s indulgence!

He was a loner, but he also hoped that lovers could be united in the end.

But at this very moment, he truly regretted it to his guts!

How could he forget those two ancient proverbs that had been passed down for generations!

Beauty spells trouble!

Eschewing the world for a beauty!

"Qu Yu, what are you worried about?"

Seeing his anger and strong opposition, Wen Nian couldn’t help but counter with a question.

"Sir, with the civil war in M-country and our proximity to M-country, the situation is just as unstable. Although the President’s wife is important, you are the President, bearing the well-being of hundreds of millions of citizens!"

"You’re making it sound too serious."

Wen Nian said lightly, managing to speak so casually despite Qu Yu’s severe questioning, which made Qu Yu furrow his brow even tighter,

"What will the First Lady think of what you’re doing?"

"Qu Yu, your reaction and attitude right now are just like Lu Ziqing’s when I was worried about Lili’s safety and flew to Xilin overnight."

"..."

"That time, I said something to Lu Ziqing."

"..."

"Without me, G-country will have another president. There have been many presidents, but Song Lili, there’s only one of her."

"..."

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In Caesar City’s District C of M-country.

Song Lili was forging the path ahead, with Zhongli Wuzhi following closely behind, carrying the fever-stricken Xiaoer.

"Lili, if we keep going like this, I’m afraid Little Ear won’t be able to hold on."

Zhongli Wuzhi was panting, voicing his concerns.

"I know, if we walk for about ten more minutes, there is a town-level hospital where we can rest."

Song Lili indeed had no other choice; she had thought about "borrowing" a car to drive, but there were no keys in the cars parked by the road, and besides, the car models now were completely different; if not powered by electricity, then by smart car locks.

Starting the car by hot-wiring it like in the movies was truly only a thing of movies.

In the middle of the night, the roads were congested with cars, almost all belonging to citizens trying to leave Caesar City by car.

So they had had no choice but to rely on their feet all this way.

She felt she still had some energy reserves, but... the fragile life inside her reminded her not to push herself to the limit.

As for Zhongli Wuzhi, no matter how strong he was, he was untrained. A whole day of running had exhausted him, let alone carrying Xiaoer for over an hour.