Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 2153 - 2216: Fierce General

Li Yifei timely said, "Captain Zhang, I almost understand this rebel group, so if it’s Fierce General’s people, where is he?"

"If it’s him... his base isn’t fixed, but since their hunter team appeared around ten kilometers from us today, it means his base isn’t far from here. I guess it’s in Obuga, yes, about 160 kilometers south, maybe around 180 kilometers. I went there once, it’s very chaotic. There’s a town, the largest trading market for miles, selling arms, people, drugs, and all sorts of foreign items, wild animals, etc. It’s truly a town of sin," Zhang Xi said. He had a particular way of speaking; his pace was always even, neither fast nor slow. His brow would crease at painful points, but he didn’t show much emotion.

Quite an interesting person. Li Yifei took a special look at him, then said, "If I want to find Fierce General, I should go to Obuga, just head south from here?"

"Driving only gets you halfway; driving any further is very unsafe. Even without rebel roadblocks, local situations would have them rush up and shoot if they see you alone."

"So?"

"So I suggest you ride a motorcycle. While it still exposes you as a target, it’s a smaller and more flexible one," Zhang Xi said.

"Hmm." Li Yifei nodded, "Thank you, Captain Zhang."

"You’re welcome. I’ll first drive you halfway, then accompany you to Obuga," Zhang Xi said, still expressionless.

Li Yifei was surprised, "Captain Zhang, I can go by myself, you don’t need to come with me. If there’s a map, give me one, that’s all I need."

"I’ll go with you. This place seems flat, but the terrain is quite complex. Anyone who’s never been could hardly find it," Zhang Xi insisted.

Li Yifei didn’t understand. Didn’t he know it was dangerous, yet was persistent in coming along?

After a moment, Li Yifei said, "Captain Zhang, don’t worry. I said I’d resolve the issue, and I will. Don’t fear I’ll run off halfway; I wouldn’t leave Manager Wu hanging."

Zhang Xi showed a strange expression, glanced at Wu Shuwei, shook his head, and said, "I’m not with Lu Youx. Joining you isn’t for that reason."

Li Yifei was now really surprised. If not that reason, then what? What would make Zhang Xi risk such danger...

"Alright, I’ll be honest with you!" Zhang Xi’s face showed a hint of hesitation. Li Yifei raised a hand to stop him, glanced at the others, and said, "Captain Zhang, there might be some misunderstanding, but I think you’d better not go. I’m aware of my own abilities. If I’m alone, I can handle danger easily. But with you, I’m afraid it would become more troublesome."

"What would make you let me go with you?" Zhang Xi hadn’t expected Li Yifei’s attitude, slightly annoyed.

"Li... Brother Li, Captain Zhang has his reasons." Little Liu suddenly spoke up.

"Reasons?" Li Yifei asked.

"Captain, why not tell Brother Li? Of course, if you don’t want to, we definitely won’t say anything," Little Liu said.

Zhang Xi’s perpetually expressionless face now showed some emotions, a somewhat bleak smile, "There’s nothing to say, really, it’s...

Li Yifei listened patiently, ensuring he didn’t show too much emotion, though internally he was moved. When Zhang Xi finished, Li Yifei nearly gave a thumbs-up. This guy seemed wooden, yet had such unique taste.

It was already five or six years ago. Zhang Xi had just been hired as a security team member, came to Africa. Shortly after, he came here, and over the years became the security captain. With his skills, he could have transferred to a better place, at least not as dangerous as here. But he hadn’t, because when he first arrived, during a mission, he met danger. Separated from the team with only a gun, encountering rebels. Zhang Xi, helpless, fled into the mountains, pursued closely by rebels.

If caught, Zhang Xi would likely be killed, or extorted for money before death. At that perilous moment, a woman appeared, not knowing English, emerging from a covered pit. Seeing Zhang Xi chased, she gestured him to enter, into the pit. Zhang Xi, not caring much, entered with her, evading the chase. Unfortunately, when they emerged, the entire village beneath the mountain was massacred; the woman’s family dead, her brother taken as a child soldier, reportedly by Fierce General. Her brother was taken by them, and Zhang Xi was ambushed by Fierce General.

Now... Zhang Xi has married the woman, settled here.

To fall for an African woman, marry and have children... Li Yifei didn’t know how to react. Different tastes suit different people, just like some women in the country fancy black guys. Perhaps it’s love’s power. From Huaxia’s viewpoint, the beauty of European and American women can be appreciated, but African women, not many look beautiful, especially facial features...

Of course, this had nothing to do with Li Yifei. He understood why Zhang Xi wanted to go. This guy wished to use this chance to help his wife find her brother.

Li Yifei felt it was nonsense, considering the child’s change over five or six years. He might not recognize him standing before him. Besides, given the rebel casualty rate, whether he’s alive is unknown. Furthermore, Li Yifei wouldn’t take Zhang Xi, even if his military skills seemed good—having served five years before.

But still no way. Li Yifei shook his head, "Captain Zhang, I understand your matter. I can promise you, this time I’ll inquire about the news. You can tell me the child’s name and residence, and if possible, I’ll help look. But I don’t recommend you going."

"I..." Zhang Xi showed complex emotions, knowing Li Yifei’s identity. As security captain, his information was more connected, frequently sharing with industry peers, and information channels. Recognizing Li Yifei’s performance in the Egypt airport event, knowing what Li Yifei represented domestically, he wanted to follow Li Yifei. But since Li Yifei refused, Zhang Xi wouldn’t insist. He nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Li, but I’ll still drive you halfway, and wait there for your return."

Li Yifei said, "That’s fine!"

"Thanks!" Zhang Xi’s expression changed slightly, nodding firmly.

After understanding, Li Yifei prepared to depart. Wu Shuwei accompanied him; the others moved aside. Li Yifei smiled at the beautiful manager before him, "What, can’t bear to see me go?"

"Get lost." Wu Shuwei almost rolled her eyes. Li Yifei’s words dispersed her accumulating emotions, unable to resist playfully hitting him, "I know you’re capable, but still be careful, don’t forget... bullets and bombs don’t see reason!"

Li Yifei slowly nodded twice, looking at Wu Shuwei, "Anything else to tell me?"

"Yes!" Wu Shuwei raised her eyebrows, "Come back alive, unscathed, because..."

"Why?"

Looking at Wu Shuwei’s tempting red lips, Li Yifei almost blurted out, saying if I return unharmed, you let me kiss you. Or facing life or death, give me a kiss? But he didn’t say it.

"You have so many wives and children waiting at home; I wouldn’t want you to lie down returning from protecting me in Africa," Wu Shuwei quickly said.

"You’re such a jinx!" Li Yifei almost rolled his eyes.

Wu Shuwei pursed her lips, "I hope for your safe return too. Otherwise, I’d blame myself forever."

"I thought you’d offer some farewell encouragement." Li Yifei feigned regret.

Right then, Li Yifei saw Wu Shuwei open her arms, smiling at him, cheeks slightly red, but no further action, so Li Yifei asked, "Really want to hug? Your employees are outside!"

"I want you to see how good my figure is, this delightful sight isn’t encouragement?" Wu Shuwei said.

"This... it really counts as encouragement..." Li Yifei momentarily didn’t know what to say.

Standing up, Li Yifei and Wu Shuwei both laughed. The few waiting to see him off in the distance felt Li Yifei was indeed beyond imagination, about to head into danger, yet still jest.

Minutes later, Li Yifei sat in the front passenger seat of a Toyota pickup, his motorcycle placed in the back while Zhang Xi drove him halfway.

Li Yifei lowered the window, waving to the group outside, especially Little Liu and others, "Don’t sleep tonight, continue patrolling!"

Little Liu snapped into a salute, "Understood!" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Off we go, sleep early!" Li Yifei told Wu Shuwei, then had Zhang Xi drive. The Toyota pickup’s strong engine quickly sped up, turning several corners, exiting the plant, rapidly hitting the highway. After ten minutes, they passed where killings occurred, finding some people gathering, seemingly clearing the bodies.