Chapter 79: I Almost Thought My Career Was Over Here!

Chapter 79: I Almost Thought My Career Was Over Here!

The four of them jumped off the kayak. Jian Li and Huo Xiao didn't find it strange at all; they merely glanced around before continuing to paddle forward.

Li Zimu and Gu Yuan, who had finally caught up, exchanged puzzled glances, each seeing the other's forced calmness in their eyes.

What, what, what is going on here?

Should we jump in to save them?

But it's been five minutes since they jumped, right?!

Why hasn't anyone surfaced or struggled for help?!

Could they have been dragged into the depths?!

Their minds raced, and their eyes couldn't help but dart towards the water,

Never imagining that a casual date with a temporary couple would turn into such a bizarre scene?!

The host caught up from behind, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Brother Li, Brother Xiao, what's going on?! Should we call the rescue team?"

Jian Li paused his paddling, thinking seriously, "I don't think so. I guess they went diving!"

"Damn!" The host couldn't control his expletive, "These days, people dive without equipment?!"

The time they chose to dive was during a blind spot for aerial filming.

The unexpected situation on-site forced the production team to urgently halt the shooting.

Are you kidding me,

If something happens,

this sweet dating show might have to be renamed a deadly dating show!

The host was initially very nervous, but seeing Jian Li and Huo Xiao's incredibly calm demeanor, he felt inexplicably reassured.

Just as he was about to make a few more complaints, Huo Xiao's clear voice cut through, "Isn't the date time not over yet?"

"Huh?" The host responded with confusion.

Huo Xiao narrowed his eyes, "Do two people on a date need so many spectators?"

"Oh, oh, oh," the host came to his senses, "We'll leave right away."

With that, they turned the kayak around.

Li Zimu and Gu Yuan also lost their competitive spirit, quietly slowing down.

As they moved with the current, Jian Li casually glanced at the surrounding jungle, a slight smile playing on his lips before he quickly retracted his gaze.

This subtle movement was caught by Huo Xiao, who smiled, "Those four... do you know something?"

"I don't." Jian Li answered bluntly, clearly feigning ignorance.

Huo Xiao didn't press further, just letting his gaze drop to the bulge below Jian Li's waist, "The swimming trunks fit pretty well?"

Jian Li suppressed the urge to cover himself, "The size is fine."

Look ahead, don't stare!

Is this any different from being a pervert?!

His face flushed, heart racing, and after cursing, he felt something was off.

Back when he was a mercenary, he wasn't this sensitive,

After all, men often interacted in a rough and carefree manner,

Even playfully grabbing each other was considered normal,

But with Huo Xiao, even a glance was unbearable?!

Thinking about this, Jian Li, as if to prove something, suddenly spread his long legs wide, "Don't believe me? Take a look."

Huo Xiao, "..."

So open?

Just for me,

Or for others too?

———

Jumping into the water, the undercover quartet swam in different directions.

A few minutes later, they emerged and quickly ran into the jungle.

They pulled out hidden communication devices from either their backsides or chests, searching for areas with good signal.

It was an urgent mission that needed immediate execution, even at the risk of exposing their identities, they had to act without hesitation.

Yuan Feng, following the instructions from his communicator, ran to the southwest direction, starting to dig beside a designated tree.

Before long, he found a laptop that seemed to have grown out of the ground.

The other three were in similar straits.

"I know, I'm doing my best to block it, just give me some more time,"

Yuan Feng spoke into the earpiece, his expression calm and professional,

Suddenly, his fingers paused mid-action,

"Wait, is there someone else attacking the connection besides me?!"

"I can't confirm their identity, can the higher-ups trace the source of the code?!"

"… They're also blocking the cross-border transfer?!"

In a hotel in Provence.

One person was on the phone, another was operating the computer, and a third was giving commands nearby.

"What's going on, the transfer keeps failing!"

"Is there a problem with the network? Check it again!"

"Hurry up, transferring to this account isn't safe either; we must move it to the Swiss bank immediately!"

"I know, I'm working on it, but it's strange, the signal is full..."

Suddenly, there was a "bang" as the door was kicked open.

A figure darted in, holding a flexible whip.

"Who are you, get out—"

"AAAAAAA—"

With just that tight exclamation, the group began to scatter in all directions.

When Shi Huayi and Zhou Nan, clad in swim trunks and carrying laptops, met in the woods, they both tacitly dropped their tools and exchanged forced smiles. "What a coincidence?"

"Want to continue our date?"

Thus, the drone finally found its target, providing a close-up of the guest jumping off a cliff into the lake.

By the time they precisely located the kayak and climbed back on,

Shi Huayi and Zhou Nan acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to paddle toward the distance.

Just as Li Zimu and Gu Yuan, who had just calmed down a bit, looked at each other again, they saw the shock in each other's eyes.

Damn,

Are we shooting a 007 movie?!

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"What did you say? The money didn't come through?!"

Lu Yuanhang held his phone, trying hard to keep his voice low, but he couldn't hide the ferocity on his face.

"That's hundreds of millions of funds, and you lost them?!"

"I don't care, find those people for me right away, or I'll make you pay!"

As he hung up the phone, he suddenly noticed someone beside him.

Turning sharply, he saw it was Lu Siqi.

Lu Yuanhang forced a ingratiating smile, "Brother Qi, you're awake? Want some tea to sober up?"

Due to drinking too much in last night's drinking contest, Lu Siqi had a splitting headache this morning and hadn't even gotten up,

let alone go out to do any tasks.

"No need," Lu Siqi's gaze was sharp, staring intently at Lu Yuanhang, "Who were you talking to on the phone?"

"Oh, just a friend, he's having some financial issues and wants to borrow some money from me," Lu Yuanhang tried to smile harmlessly, "Brother Qi, you know, my small loan business has been doing well recently, I'm considering..."

Before he could finish, Lu Siqi cut him off, "This is my last warning to you,"

"I don't care what you do, but don't drag Lu Group or me into it!"

"If I find out you're misbehaving under our name outside,"

"I will destroy you myself!"

Lu Yuanhang's smile froze on his face, and he replied firmly, "Brother Qi, how could we dare!"

It was nearly noon, around twelve o'clock.

The host stood at the gathering point under the scorching sun, feeling extremely anxious.

For the first time, he deeply understood the hardships and difficulties of leading a team as a director.

Who the hell would lead a group of troublemakers,

and not be afraid they wouldn't return?!

Fortunately, as the time approached,

people started to trickle back one by one.

When the guests finally lined up, the host heaved a sigh of relief, "Brothers and sisters, I’m on my knees before you!"

"Next time, could you not jump into the lake at the drop of a hat?!"

"I almost thought my career was going to be ruined here!"