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thought: Why don't you go home, Hai Lan Let me have a moment with him alone, let me enjoy Kaka's affection.But she knew that even when Hai Lan wasn't around, Kaka treated her differently than he did H...616

After she finished speaking, she felt a bit regretful. Wasn't this making things worse by explaining How could she not feel guilty when trying to explain herself She really was foolish, Wuduang thought secretly. Kaka said, "Yes, I know that you're in charge of the Middle East region. Is something troublesome happening"

"A bit. Maybe I'll have to stay for a while. Are you very busy You haven't turned on your phone for two days." Wuduang asked, "Nothing happened, right"

"What could happen to me I've been attending meetings these few days and my head is spinning. If something happens, the other two phones will be used to contact me, so I switched off this one." Kaka said, "I'm eating outside with Tianyu now. It's almost done. I'll find you later."

"You're coming over"

"Is there a problem"

"No!"

Kaka smiled and said, "Did you go see Nishakna then"

How did you know

"You were nearby. I figured that you must have gone to visit her. So what"

"It's destiny. She said... I'll be getting married soon, my red phoenix star has stirred. This year is very auspicious for romance," Wuduang laughed.

Kaka's smile didn't fade as he subconsciously picked up his glass, only to remember that it was empty. "This is good news," he said.

"I agree." Wu Shuang smiled and asked, "Are you really coming over I'll wait for you by the seaside."

"That area can be dangerous; find a place to have coffee while waiting for me instead," Kaka suggested. Seeing Ye Tianyu and Xu Nuo still chatting away, he said coolly, "I’m coming soon."

"Alright, I’ll wait for you then," Wu Shuang replied.

Kaka was taken aback, his heart aching at her words—she had never before said 'I'll wait for you.' She used to be very casual about where she went, but he always knew exactly where she was with just one sentence. And she would wait in perfect harmony, making sure to arrive on time.

Never once did she say that she’d wait for him.

But she had been waiting all along.

"Alright, I’ll be there soon," Kaka’s voice slightly hoarse with reluctance as he ended the call. Ye Tianyu and Xu Nuo were still in high spirits chatting away; his bond with Ye Ningyuan and Xu Nuo was close, so they’d often chat for more than half an hour each day.

Kaka tapped on the table to get Ye Tianyu's attention. "Wu Shuang is nearby; I’m going to find her," he said.

Ye Tianyu nodded. "Tell her I said hello."

Kaka smiled, paid for his drinks, and left in his car first, returning the calls from Rong Yan and Chu Chu on the way. He spent about half an hour talking to them before receiving a call from Ye Ningyuan, who asked, "Why can’t you talk about something with Tianyu"

Ye Ningyuan smiled and said, "Tianyu told me that you have decided to let him personally choose the next Zhuque."

"Yes, is there a problem"

"There's absolutely no problem," Ye Ningyuan replied with a slight smile. "This makes me feel more at ease. Kaka, thank you so much. You took care of many issues that Xunuo and I overlooked. That was very thoughtful."

"You're being too formal. My expectations for Tianyu are no less than yours, and our goals are the same."

"I won't say more then. Tianyu is already grown up and knows his own limits. You should get back to work; be careful with Middle East affairs." Ye Ningyuan advised her. Kaka chuckled, "Sure thing."

After hanging up the phone, Kaka sped up. Recalling the ambiguous satisfaction on Tianyu's lips earlier, he thought of his own smile when he first returned from the Special Agent Island to meet Wu Shuang many years ago.

Suddenly, there was an urgent desire to see Wu Shuang immediately.

Wu Shuang sat on a rock by the seaside. The mid-night wind was strong and messed up her hair. She casually pulled at her disheveled hair; in this silent night, only the sound of her breathing and heartbeat accompanied the sea waves.

The moment she heard the car, Wu Shuang turned with a smile. Kaka had already gotten out of the car. His military green casual outfit almost blended into the darkness, making it hard to see clearly. Wu Shuang waved and laughed as Kaka ran over.

"Why did you come here at midnight" Fortunately, he was familiar with this area.

"Just passing by," replied Wu Shuang, reaching out her hand for him to hold onto before sitting down beside her. "This outfit is quite plain compared to that day."

"When in Rome, even if my outfit is eye-catching, I'm afraid it will make them chase me away," Wu Shuang said. Her heart finally calmed down, and she was glad that Kaka wasn’t hurt; he just had a busy schedule to deal with. She didn't need to worry anymore. "You must have been scared"

"Indeed." Kaka replied honestly, saying, "Lóng Chéngtiān has a keen eye."

Actually, Wu Shuang looked exceptionally good in that outfit.

Wu Shuang calmly gazed at the sea. Her heart settled as she felt more grounded and found the ocean breeze much more pleasant to breathe in. However, it was already late at night, so she turned her head slightly and asked with a gentle smile, "Are you tired"

"I’m fine; I just wanted to take a walk outside. These past few days of meetings have been rather frustrating. If I hadn’t come out for a stroll, I might’ve blown up at the next meeting."

Wu Shuang laughed heartily. She had experienced negotiating with government officials before and understood it could be truly grueling, especially when dealing with people who were stubborn like them.

Their usual business transactions didn’t involve much haggling; they said what was on their minds straightforwardly. But political negotiations were far more complicated. They got used to handling such situations with a specific demeanor, leading to many conflicts between both parties. If Kaka had negotiated for three days already, he would likely have gotten quite agitated.

The most frustrating part was that there wasn’t much they could do about it temporarily.

"Hasn't the negotiation reached an agreement yet"

Kaka turned his head to look at Wu Shuang and said, "The talks have broken down. Although no one has shown their dissatisfaction outwardly, everyone is making covert moves behind the scenes, indicating that they aren’t genuinely interested in this deal. The conditions proposed by the government are too stringent for me to accept. They seem to be stalling for time as if waiting for something. There’s also some doubt about Tiānyǔ's excuse. Recently, a bunch of special agents have been investigating nearby village affairs. A few of them were caught on our trail and killed. Establishing the base here means that even though most of the waste water is drained into the ocean through pipes, there's still some seeping into the nearby hillsides. They've already found excessive mineral content in the soil, which has been stable so far but could easily lead to problems if further investigation continues. I’ve made contingency plans and will have to relocate the base if necessary."

"Relocating the base would be too costly and time-consuming. Building another underground lab would take years; nobody has that kind of time right now. Who's in charge of this situation Perhaps it’s better for Mòchén to step in and negotiate, as he is most skilled at handling such matters." Wu Shuang suggested.

Kaka shook his head. "Haven’t you received any news yet"

Wu Shuang raised her eyebrow curiously. "What kind of news"ne indifference "My dream is out of service."With a smile, she took her daughter’s hand and walked away chatting merrily as if Ye Feimo meant nothing to her. He watched her back, hesitating but taking...