Lin Qianqian's heart instantly tensed.
"Did something happen?"
"Well, someone from headquarters has arrived. They've made quite a scene, and I don't know what mission they're on. They also told me not to notify you..."
Lin Qianqian shot to her feet.
"Someone from headquarters is here?"
She suddenly recalled Li Chonglou's mention of the international criminal organization. A bad premonition struck her, and after quickly asking for their location, she rushed out.
However, just as she set off, she received a call from headquarters.
"Urgent case, cooperate."
Only six words, yet Lin Qianqian's face turned extremely grim.
She was in charge here, and now someone was carrying out a mission on her turf without her knowledge!
Anyone in her position would be furious!
The word "cooperate" undoubtedly meant she shouldn't interfere. After all, no one had bothered to inform her. Lin Qianqian suddenly experienced a feeling she'd never known before.
"He must have felt something similar back then. It really wasn't a pleasant feeling..."
Lin Qianqian stood frozen at the entrance of the sub-bureau. She had now personally experienced the suppression of power, which reminded her of Li Chonglou in the past. A trace of guilt surfaced on her face.
However, this guilt was quickly overshadowed by a dark mood.
"This must have something to do with him!"
Lin Qianqian snorted, turned, and walked back to her office, waiting for Li Chonglou.
As the saying goes, the monk may run away, but the temple won't. Even if she didn't know what had happened, she could find out from Li Chonglou!
After all, he was definitely involved!
Lin Qianqian crossed her arms, already contemplating how to interrogate him.
However, when Li Chonglou actually brought the person back, Lin Qianqian was momentarily speechless.
She suddenly remembered something: if her guess was correct, how had he rescued the person from an international criminal organization?
Only after the woman was taken away and the two sat facing each other again did Lin Qianqian finally ask, "What exactly is going on here? Did you call for backup from your connections?"
Li Chonglou immediately rolled his eyes and retorted, "You have the nerve to say that! Is that mission something a human could complete?"
"But you completed it."
Li Chonglou's expression faltered, and he was left speechless, choosing to remain silent.
From Lin Qianqian's attitude, he knew she was likely unaware of the situation, and the anger in his heart dissipated.
However, this did not mean the rift between them was gone. Li Chonglou suddenly stood up.
"I've brought the person back, and our cooperation is over. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."
With that, Li Chonglou turned and left.
For some reason, listening to Li Chonglou's casual tone, Lin Qianqian suddenly felt a sense of grievance. So, until Li Chonglou left, she didn't utter a word to stop him.
But after he was truly gone, Lin Qianqian suddenly felt regret.
"No, next time I must ask him why he treated me like this! I helped him protect his friends back then!"
Regretting it, Lin Qianqian grew angrier the more she thought about it.
Although the incident originated with her, she was still a victim, and she had also stepped forward to protect his friends. Lin Qianqian felt she had done everything she could!
But ever since Li Chonglou disappeared and returned, his attitude towards her had been consistently cold. Even after this collaboration, he left as abruptly as he arrived, as if she had done something to offend him!
How could this not make her furious!
However, Lin Qianqian was unaware that, in Li Chonglou's memory, ever since he had emerged into the world, she had been indifferent. She had even refused to meet him back then!
What kind of friend was that!
Therefore, Li Chonglou had already drawn a clear line between them in his heart. If it weren't for Hu Han's situation and his ability to help, Li Chonglou would never have agreed to cooperate with her.
However, he quickly put this matter behind him.
After leaving the police station, Li Chonglou immediately took a taxi to find Hu Han.
At this moment, Hu Han had returned to his company. When Li Chonglou found him, he was busy handling various affairs.
"Brother Li!"
Upon seeing Li Chonglou, Hu Han immediately dropped his work, rushed to make tea, and served it with a face full of gratitude.
"Brother Li, without you this time, I would have been finished!"
Looking at the excited Hu Han, Li Chonglou smiled faintly and said, "So, your matter has been resolved?"
Hu Han nodded heavily.
"It's resolved! But..."
A look of embarrassment appeared on Hu Han's face.
"But what?"
"My grandfather wants her to be my girlfriend, to give her a proper title. That way, it will shut up the gossips."
Li Chonglou nodded. He had considered this earlier. Indeed, even if Hu Han was unharmed, records of him being in a hotel could still be found.
To perfectly resolve this matter, he needed a plausible reason for being in a hotel.
"That's good. You've been single for many years, haven't you? Getting a girlfriend out of the blue is a good thing for you!"
"Oh, Brother Li, stop teasing me. You know my focus is only on my career right now. But if I really had a girlfriend, it wouldn't be impossible..."
Li Chonglou burst into laughter. He could tell Hu Han was speaking insincerely; it was clear he had taken a liking to her.
However, this was no longer his concern. He believed that with Hu Han's capabilities, resolving it wouldn't be difficult, so Li Chonglou stood up.
"Brother Li, are you leaving?"
Hu Han looked startled, and Li Chonglou nodded, saying, "I have other matters to attend to. If everything is fine on your end, then I'm relieved and won't stay longer."
Hu Han's expression suddenly turned solemn. Just as Li Chonglou was about to reach the door, he suddenly spoke.
"Brother Li, I'll do it!"
Li Chonglou stopped, turned to look at Hu Han, and saw him looking at him with utmost seriousness.
"Then grow up quickly. My time is limited."
"Alright!"
Li Chonglou smiled heartily and then left Hu Han's office.
Indeed, dealing with intelligent people was always more efficient.
Hu Han's willingness to speak those words was undoubtedly a demonstration of his loyalty, saving him some effort.
Now, the Hu family was just waiting for Hu Han to mature.
The Hu family's affairs could be set aside for now. Li Chonglou genuinely had urgent matters to attend to.
He had promised Gao Baisong that he would handle the matter concerning the second brother after finishing the orders.