Chapter 111 Chapter 111

For a moment, there seemed to be lightning and thunder, flying sand and rocks between the two people's eyes.

It seems like a world war is about to start in the next second.

The onlookers suddenly retreated several feet away.

I was afraid that innocent people would be dragged into this and get killed on the spot.

The scene suddenly became eerily quiet.

Some people haven't even realized how these two suddenly came into conflict.

One is the little devil who was born and raised in their Beijing Tower, and the other is the successor who is far away in the headquarters. Why are these two people fighting each other?

Everyone's eyes involuntarily fell on Xia Meng, who was blocked behind Li Zhou.

Xia Meng raised her eyes slowly.

Looking at Li Zhou standing motionless in front of him, he looked like a hedgehog with all its thorns standing up, his hostility was evident.

Hermann's eyes passed him silently and fell on her face.

His eyes looked calm, but only Xia Meng knew that they were filled with anger at having his possessions coveted and spied on, as well as naked provocation and murderous intent.

Yes, he did it on purpose.

He was deliberately provoking Li Zhou.

It was not a deliberate provocation, but rather a contempt from a superior's perspective, wanting to trample Li Zhou under his feet.

He wanted to see Li Zhou, but he could only watch her standing beside him, helpless and furious.

He did not respond to Li Zhou's meaning at all.

It really stimulated Li Zhou.

Most sentinels are sensitive. Their perception is so sharp that their reactions are always much faster and more obvious than those of ordinary people.

Li Zhou immediately sensed the slight contempt in Herman's expression and grabbed the collar of his uniform. "What are you looking at? Why don't you apologize to her?"

This action is really provocative.

If the series of eye contact and physical confrontations they had just had were just minor frictions that could be ignored.

This rude scolding and action directly tore apart the calmness they maintained on the surface.

The onlookers seemed to react only at this time.

Some people exclaimed, while others murmured.

The person in charge of the Beijing Tower quickly shouted, "Li Zhou! What are you doing!?"

Li Zhou ignored him and continued staring at Hermann.

He pulled harder with his hands.

With a "swish", the fabric at the collar of the uniform made a crisp sound of tearing.

Hermann glanced at him coldly, as indifferent as if he was looking at a tiny ant.

He raised an eyebrow: "Why should I apologize?"

"You!" Li Zhou seemed to be choked by his self-righteousness. He paused for a moment and stared at him. "Why?"

He could clearly feel that Xia Meng didn't like this person.

If you don't like it, then any intimate behavior will be an offense.

Herman scoffed and raised his eyebrows disapprovingly, "I'm just saying hello to my guide. Is that a problem?"

When these words were spoken, not only everyone present was stunned, but even Li Zhou froze for a moment.

Countless eyes instantly focused on Xia Meng alone.

What's the meaning?

Is she the guide of that S-rank Sentinel?

Since she already has sentinels, why did she come to China alone?

Moreover, there had been rumors inside the Black Tower before that Li Zhou was pursuing this person. So now, what was Li Zhou?

New love?

Mistress?

For a moment, the vast majority of eyes looking at them were filled with the desire to watch the fun and not mind getting involved.

Li Zhou froze for a moment, but he didn't look back.

In an instant, Xia Meng's countless previous expressions flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope.

He always thought about it when he first met her.

Why is there always a desolate sense of loneliness surrounding her?

Why did she always look at him with a hint of helplessness and pity?

Why...she clearly has feelings for him, but she always pushes him away?

At this moment, he seemed to have the answer.

He stared fixedly at Hermann.

Herman lowered his eyes coldly and glanced at Li Zhou's hand: "Let go."

Li Zhou took a deep breath and then loosened his fingers one by one.

Then, with a mocking smile on his lips, Herman took two steps back, raised his hand to straighten his collar, and said to Xia Meng, "Come on, go upstairs with us."

Xia Meng didn't move.

It wasn't until the next second that even Lorenzo turned his head to look at her, and she lowered her eyes and softly replied, "Yes."

The atmosphere seemed to thaw only at this moment.

The process of the leaders' meeting, which had been interrupted before, resumed.

Hermann walked up behind Lorenzo.

Xia Meng also raised her foot, brushed past Li Zhou, and walked to the other side behind Lorenzo.

The person in charge of the Beijing Tower led Lorenzo upstairs.

Now that the key figures have left, the other background figures who were called in to fill the void will naturally disperse as well.

Wang Xiangyi was about to turn around when he suddenly saw Li Zhou standing stiffly in place.

Li Zhou had his back to him, so Wang Xiangyi couldn't see his expression at the moment.

You won't be happy after all.

Thinking of this, Wang Xiangyi couldn't help but feel a little sorry for Li Zhou.

He thought about the time when he asked Xia Meng in the office what she thought of Li Zhou, and the complex and indistinct look of hesitation that flashed across Xia Meng's face.

The reaction at that moment was too complicated. Although Wang Xiangyi didn't understand what was hidden in it, he realized that it would not be simple.

At this moment, he finally realized that this relationship involved another S-class Sentinel.

"Don't be too sad," Wang Xiangyi consoled him, patting Li Zhou's shoulder and offering a golden line of comfort to those who have been heartbroken. "There are always better guides out there. You'll definitely find the right one for you in the future."

Li Zhou turned around and looked at Wang Xiangyi blankly at first, then he understood what he was comforting and laughed speechlessly.

"I'm not heartbroken," he said.

Wang Xiangyi looked at him lovingly and felt that he was being stubborn.

Whether she was heartbroken or not...everyone saw it clearly just now.

That Hermann actually called her "dear" in front of everyone and made such intimate gestures.

It was obvious that the relationship between these two people went far beyond the normal social scope.

Could it be that Li Zhou still wants a fair competition?

One is the future successor of the headquarters, and the other is a newcomer who is still following him, the last in the seventh team. No matter who it is, they all know how to choose, right?

Li Zhou looked at Wang Xiangyi speechlessly.

"Really not."

He was very sure.

Because the moment Hermann kissed her cheek, he clearly felt Xia Meng's resistance.

Also because...

He felt her pulse.

Feel her heartbeat.

I also felt her hidden sincerity from the touch of our lips.

"Just wait and see." Li Zhou rubbed the back of his neck and said seriously, "Xia Meng can't be with Herman."

Wang Xiangyi raised his eyebrows: "Do you think she will choose you?"

Li Zhou pursed his lips when he heard this. He was not sure about this.

Considering how hard he has been chasing her during this period and his understanding of her, she will probably not choose anyone.

She is too lonely.

This "alone" means to be self-sufficient and independent of the world.

It seems to be a world of its own.

It is difficult for others to get close.

Hermann could not get near her.

And he has been working hard, but has not succeeded yet.

But at least, if Xia Meng really chose a sentinel to be her knight, he believed that the probability of that person being him was much higher than Herman.

…

Half an hour later, in the conference room on the top floor of the Black Tower.

"A few days ago, headquarters received intelligence that a long-hidden underground criminal gang had quietly infiltrated China. Their purpose is currently unknown, but they are extremely dangerous. Therefore, headquarters sent personnel here this time to cooperate with the Beijing Tower and other Black Tower branches in China to formulate a joint transnational operation to jointly combat illegal terrorist organizations."

Halfway through the meeting, Li Zhou, the chief combatant of the Beijing Tower, was called over.

Li Zhou has little experience and is young.

But he is of a higher level.

Since the headquarters specifically asked him to participate in the operation, the top management of Beijing Tower naturally had no reason to object.

Li Zhou stood with his hands behind his back under the scrutiny of everyone, but his gaze slowly raised, passing Lorenzo and falling on Xia Meng behind him.

Xia Meng lowered her head, not looking at him or anyone else.

Her position really makes people think deeply.

Li Zhou seemed to be lost in thought.

Lorenzo: "How about this. Considering that this operation is taking place within China, the leader of the special operations team will be from your Beijing Tower. From our headquarters, Hermann will serve as deputy leader. In addition, we will also send an elite team to participate in the operation."

The Beijing Tower official agreed. "Currently, Team 7 is the only team in our Special Service Center that doesn't have any pressing cases. Plus, Li Zhou is a member of Team 7. How about letting Team 7's Captain, Comrade Wang Xiangyi, take charge of this operation?"

Lorenzo said it didn't matter.

The special operation was quickly finalized.

What followed was the handover of intelligence between the two sides.

The lengthy meeting was only halfway through.

In the middle of the meeting, taking advantage of Xia Meng's opportunity to go to the bathroom, Li Zhou quietly left the meeting room.

Xia Meng came out to wash her hands and saw someone leaning against the wall opposite the sink.

Li Zhou leaned back with his arms folded, looking at her seriously.

Xia Meng bent down to wash her hands, and her eyes met Li Zhou's through the mirror in front of the sink.

She took the initiative and said, "You can refuse this action."

Li Zhou tilted his head and asked, "Why should I refuse?"

The sound of water splashing.

Xia Meng blinked and said softly, "I've said before that many people are eyeing you covetously."

She had a hunch that the criminal gang was just an excuse for Lorenzo and Hermann.

Their target has always been Li Zhou.

But she still hasn't figured out why Lorenzo and Hermann are on the same side.

Logically speaking, Lorenzo needs Li Zhou to work for him, but Hermann does not.

Li Zhou's existence is even a threat to Hermann.

Li Zhou looked at her seriously and said, "I came here because I'm afraid he'll bully you."

Xia Meng washed her hands and turned around.

"What can he do to me?"

Li Zhou pursed his lips and looked away a little unnaturally.

After a few seconds, he slowly turned his gaze back and whispered, "That's what... forcing you... that... um..."

His voice became lower and lower, so low that it seemed to be in his mouth.

Xia Meng subconsciously took a step towards him: "What?"

Li Zhou closed his eyes and said with a bit of a desperate tone, "That's right, forcing you to carve a seal or something."

Many people know that forced imprinting is not impossible.

The conditions for achieving the imprint are very harsh, but with Hermann's means, he is fully capable of doing it.

He was afraid that she would suffer.

On the contrary, Xia Meng couldn't help laughing after hearing this.

She shook her head and said no, "He wouldn't dare."

Li Zhou: "Why?"

Xia Meng curled her lips.

Because after the imprint, the fate of the sentinel and the guide are truly connected.

Hermann did not dare to put his life in her hands.

"Because... then I would die with him without hesitation."