Inside the abandoned factory, the three men from City Z stare in disbelief at the only person in the room from Imperial. No one sound a word as the rain pouring outside was the only noise entering their ears.
They are already so close to finding where Choi Li Sun is hiding. However, from Lu Tian's words, does this mean all their hard work was done for nothing?
No. They can't give up like this and return to City Z empty handed. Not until they kill Choi Sun.
They have already sold their souls to the devil so there was no turning back.
"I'll deal with the situation if anything goes wrong."
Despite being men of their own beliefs, Qin Jun, Kira, and Song Jing Li were prepared to go against all odds if persuading Lu Tian didn't work.
However, while they were trying to rack their brains together, never did they expect the cold and ruthless man to actually have a heart when they heard his words.
Song Jing Li struggles a hard and difficult gulp like he was starting to hear things. He stares a Lu Tian with trembling eyes before he spoke stammering words.
"W-Why would y-you help us?"
Even Qin Jun and Kira were in disbelief. Both men stare straight at Lu Tian without any intentions of blinking their eyes as if to see if the man was lying to them.
Except, no one was able to read the man's indifferent expression. He was like Pandora's box, yet, the hope of all mankind.
Lu Tian raise the cup in his hand and takes another sip of the tea.
"We're after the same person. It's a win-win for both countries."
His one sip turned into one gulp and he finishes the tea before setting the cup down on the table.
"However, you and my men will be cooperating together on this case together."
Song Jing Li frowns at this sudden change of situation they were in. He is relieved that Lu Tian is not forcing them to return to City Z, but how can they work with his team?
He part his lips to refute the man, but before he could, Qin Jun was a step ahead of him.
"Deal."
He (Song Jing Li) stares at Qin Jun with wide eyes. Why would Qin Jun accept the proposal? The three of them are enough to find Choi Li Sun. Why do they need to team up with some random people they've never worked with before?
Kira knew exactly what the boy was thinking at the arrangements with Lu Tian. They have always worked alone without the need of teaming up with anyone else, but he can also understand why Qin Jun agreed.
He walks over to Song Jing Li and place one arm over the boy's shoulder. Without any warning, he pulls the young man away like he was dragging a person away.
"Alright, its time for you to go to bed."
"…"
Lu Tian glance at the two men's departing figure from behind. He couldn't help but be reminded of Xu Long and Liu Shan when the two assistants are together.
As quickly as the thought came to his mind, he smacks it away and was dumbfounded inside. How can he even think about them at a time like this?
However, being able to control his expressions, Qin Jun who sat across from him was not able to detect the quick change in him.
"I'll have my assistant meet with you guys first to exchange intel then my team will join later."
He stood up from his seat and decided that he has spent enough time here. They have already come to an agreement and he wanted to go home. His wife must be worried sick about him at this moment.
Qin Jun was oblivious to Lu Tian's inner thoughts. He sees the man out and as he watched the black car drive away from the building. He thought about something and a very faint smile curls on his lip.
He doesn't know what Lu Tian is thinking about, but from what he can tell, his (Lu Tian) eager to leave must have something to do with Yue Ling.
At least he can confirm that Yue Ling has found someone who cherishes her just as much as Shin did.
No, maybe even more.
"Why did you agree with him?"
He had only closed the door when he heard Song Jing Li's angry voice from behind. The smile on his face disappears and he sighs inside as he turn to face the boy.
"Because we can't involve her, we need all the help we can get from someone else."
Song Jing Li glares at Qin Jun like he wanted to strangle the man to death. He knows that Lu Tian is someone with a lot of connections around the world, but that wasn't enough for them to work with him.
"The three of us is enough to find that bastard, Choi Li Sun. We don't need his help."
Staring at the boy for a long second, Qin Jun raise his hand and pinch the space between his brows. He knows that Song Jing Li's anger isn't because they are now working with someone else.
He (Song Jing Li) is angry because that someone is Lu Tian.
When Yue Ling left City Z and moved to Imperial, Song Jing Li kept a smile in front of her like he was fine, but deep inside he felt like she was betraying Shin.
She had calmly accepted his death and left like Shin never existed in her heart.
And now that he (Song Jing Li) has to work along side with Lu Tian, he feels that he is the one betraying Shin.
However, what Song Jing Li has not come to understand is the meaning of moving on.
Just because Yue Ling accepted Shin's death and moved on, that didn't mean she forgot about him.
Kira stood at the side and stares at the two men having a face off. Seeing that Qin Jun was put in difficult situation, he walks over to them and decides to put in his two cents too.
"Jing Li, if the three of us were enough, we would have already found Choi Li Sun by now."
He stops next to the boy and place his palm on Song Jing Li's head and gives a light pat.
"We were able to hide our whereabouts from Chief Kim and the others back in City Z, but Lu Tian was still able to find us. Think about it, with his help, the sooner we can find Choi Li Sun."
After they came to Imperial, no one in City Z has known or found their hideout. However, in a short amount of time, Lu Tian was able to fine them. Even when he (Kira) deleted all traces of them in Imperial, they were still caught.
Their best bet right now is work with Lu Tian. By doing this, they will be able to find out who this 'Hua' woman is and locate Choi Li Sun.
Song Jing Li scoffs at Kira's words. He smacks the man's hand away from his head and strides away.
"Fine, but if he does anything wrong, neither of you better stop me from killing him."
Qin Jun and Kira were dumbfounded at their young friend. They glanced at one another then back to Song Jing Li's departing figure.
Did he really just threatened to kill Lu Tian?
Lu Tian, the same man whose enemies swore to kill him, but all died by his own hands.
One shook his head while the other heaves a long sigh.
Song Jing Li's meaning of 'wrong' meant if Lu Tian were to hurt Yue Ling's heart in anyway, the boy will not hesitate to step in. However, he isn't the only one as neither of them (Qin Jun and Kira) will not let Lu Tian get away too.
