Lu Zhou pulled up a chair and sat opposite the leader.

"Put aside what you're doing these next few days and go with Xiao Li to the border to bring someone back. Keep an eye on her every move along the way, and if necessary, you're allowed to use hypnosis on her."

Lu Zhou had been assigned here for two years since he left the team, and he had handled quite a few operations. His superiors always assigned tasks without any emotion, but this time he sensed something different in their words, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"When do we depart?" Lu Zhou asked the leader opposite him.

"Go buy your plane tickets for tomorrow. It will take a whole day to get to the border. I will arrange for someone to pick you up there and take you directly to the border."

"You don't need to buy return tickets. I've already made arrangements. A special plane will come from there. Your task is to bring the person back safely."

"Yes," Lu Zhou and Xiao Li straightened their chests.

Neither of them asked any further questions.

Do we need to ask? No, the leaders have already made all the arrangements. All they need to do is bring the person back safely.

"Alright, Xiao Li, tell Lu Zhou what happened. Also, you two are getting half a day off this afternoon. Go now!" The man gave the instructions and let them leave.

"Okay, Director Chu, then we'll head back." With that, the two of them went out and closed the door behind them.

The moment the door closed, the man looked at the photo on the table, his eyes reddening, and murmured, "It has to be you, you can't let me down." The man covered his face with his hands; if anyone were there, they would have noticed that the leader was crying.

The next day, before dawn, Lu Zhou drove with Xiao Li to the airport.

Airports are packed with people, especially during summer vacations in Kyoto. It's easy to get lost and find the wrong gate before your flight has already taken off. So, it's wise to travel in advance and plan your route carefully.

Lu Zhou, wearing sunglasses, pushed a small suitcase toward the passage, with Xiao Li following behind.

At this moment, a group of people walked out through the VIP passage. The leader was wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap, and a man wearing sunglasses followed behind him. The people following behind had sharp eyes.

The only connection between the VIP lane and the waiting area is a short section of floor-to-ceiling glass window.

"Look, is that a celebrity over there? He has such a powerful aura, and are those bodyguards following him?" A little girl noticed the group.

The people in the waiting room who weren't in a hurry were drawn by the sound and looked in the direction the girl was pointing.

Those who don't know the situation might think they're celebrities. Some people in Kyoto with connections might also hear rumors that the VIP lane at the airport is usually reserved for political figures or those who have influence over the nation's lifeline.

No matter how rich celebrities are, they are no match for these people.

The girl's phone was still recording when a middle-aged man next to her said, "If you've taken the picture, just enjoy it yourself. Don't upload it online. Even if you do, it will be deleted. Don't cause trouble for yourself."

The girl nodded blankly and obediently put away her phone.

This little episode passed by without attracting much attention.

Lu Zhou and Xiao Li had already started boarding the plane. At this time of year, many people were heading to the border areas with pleasant climates. Most of them were parents accompanying their children, while others were students traveling together.

The cabin was filled with chatter. Lu Zhou frowned as soon as he sat down. Even after everyone was seated, the chatter continued. He beckoned to a flight attendant and told her his request.

"Secretary Li, let's go, grab our belongings, we're going to change cabins."

Xiao Li didn't say anything, picked up his things and followed Lu Zhou.