"good."
After Duanmufeng hesitated for a long time, he could only respond with a smile.
He knew that if he didn't agree, Jin Ping wouldn't give up easily today.
The reason why Jin Ping chose to mention this topic again in front of so many people was to force him to make a choice.
If he refuses, it is equivalent to not giving Jin Ping and the Kyoto Prefecture face, and he will probably stand on the opposite side of the Kyoto Prefecture from now on.
"Very good!"
"Then from today on, you and I will be allies. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can always speak to the Kyoto Prefecture."
"Come on, drink!"
Hearing Duan Mufeng finally agree, Jin Ping immediately said loudly and contentedly, and raised his wine glass.
Duan Mufeng smiled, also picked up the wine glass, clinked the glass with Jin Ping and took a sip.
He knew very well that although Jin Ping had just said that he could contact the Kyoto Prefecture if he had any difficulties in the future, the real meaning behind it was to tell Duanmu Feng that if the Kyoto Prefecture needed him in the future, he could not refuse.
The pun in this sentence made Duanmu Feng even more sure that Jin Ping, who seemed to be kind-hearted, was not as easy to deal with as he appeared on the surface.
Immediately afterwards, the celebration banquet continued in a peaceful atmosphere. During this period, Jin Ping kept urging people to drink, and frequently praised Duanmu Feng's ability in front of everyone, almost blowing Duanmu Feng to the sky.
Although Duan Mufeng was sitting on the chair with a smile on his face, his whole body was very awkward. He wished that the banquet would end earlier.
After a long time, the banquet finally came to an end as Duan Mufeng expected. Jin Ping held Duanmu Feng and chatted for a long time, and finally left the hotel with Dong Jianguo's support.
As soon as Jin Ping left, Duanmu Feng did not stop for a moment and left the banquet hall with Tang Jun and Jin Ling. The smile on his face had long since disappeared.
On the other side, Jin Ping, who was helped back to the car by Dong Jianguo, also returned to normal the moment the car door closed, and his drunkenness disappeared instantly.
"Capital, it seems he is still wary of us."
After the vehicle started, Dong Jianguo, who then got into the car, hesitated and said something.
"It doesn't matter anymore. Since he has agreed to my proposal just now, he will have to stand on the same front as us in the future. This person has too many secrets hidden in him. Maybe he can really use it in the future."
Jin Ping said slowly, and an intriguing smile gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"The head of the government reported secretly and found nothing unusual. Duanmu Feng, including his subordinates, are very honest."
Xu Feiyun, who was sitting in the passenger seat, also said respectfully.
"I know, let's go back."
Jin Ping nodded, said thoughtfully, and then began to lean on the back of the chair to rest.
Under the tight guard of the escort, the convoy slowly drove towards Zhongbeihai.
...
In the corridor, Duan Mufeng was in front, followed closely by Tang Jun and Jin Ling. After noticing Duan Mufeng's unhappiness, the two of them also looked solemn.
"Feng Shuai, what exactly does he want to do? Why does he have to force you to make a choice in front of so many people?"
Tang Jun hesitated for a long time and finally couldn't help but ask.
"What else could be the reason? Isn't it because he has taken a fancy to the strength of the City of Hope and wants to recruit us for his use?"
Duanmu Feng snorted and said lightly.
"You can't tell. Jin Ping looks kind, but his smile hides a knife."
Tang Jun said unwillingly.
"Don't underestimate this person. If he is so easy to deal with, he cannot sit in this position."
Duanmu Feng narrowed his eyes and said coldly.
At this point, the three of them had almost reached their rooms and saw several guardsmen guarding the area nearby, so they all walked straight into Duanmu Feng's room without saying anything more.
Those guards seemed to be protecting Duanmufeng, but Duanmufeng knew in his heart that they were also tasked with monitoring him.
After returning to the room, Duan Mufeng had just sat on the sofa when there was a knock on the door.
Hearing the knock on the door, Duan Mufeng couldn't help but frowned and motioned to Tang Jun.
Tang Jun came to the door, opened the door, and found that the person knocking on the door was one of the soldiers outside.
"What's up?"
Tang Jun frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice.
"Report, Sister Xin sent a message saying that she is waiting for Feng Shuai on the rooftop. She hopes Feng Shuai will come to the rooftop to have a chat."
The soldier saluted and said respectfully.
After hearing the soldier's words, Tang Jun and Jin Ling looked at each other, then turned to look at Duan Mufeng, waiting for Duan Mufeng's decision.
"You stay."
Duan Mufeng hesitated for a moment, then stood up and walked out. Tang Jun and Jin Ling just wanted to follow, but Duan Mufeng refused.
Soon, Duanmu Feng came to the rooftop of the hotel alone.
Leng Xin stood alone on the edge of the rooftop, with his back to the door of the building.
Duan Mufeng slowed down when he came closer, slowly took out a cigarette and lit it, but did not speak first.
"Got to go?"
After a while, Leng Xin turned to look at Duan Mufeng and asked slowly.
"Leave early tomorrow morning."
Duan Mufeng nodded and said casually.
"It's so fast. Kyoto is very big. Why don't you stay for two more days to see it?"
Leng Xin asked with a smile, and there seemed to be a trace of reluctance in his words.
"No, it's been long enough."
Duanmu Feng shook his head.
"oh."
"It's a pleasure to work with you."
Leng Xin smiled bitterly, and the disappointment between her brows became more obvious, but she seemed to be deliberately not facing Duan Mufeng, perhaps because she was worried that Duan Mufeng would notice her emotional changes.
"me too."
Duanmu Feng nodded, not having much desire to talk in depth.
"...Thanks."
Leng Xin hesitated for a moment and said two words sincerely.
"You're welcome."
Duanmu Feng also responded briefly.
He knew that Leng Xin's words of thanks were to express his gratitude to the ice base for saving her life.
Leng Xin turned around and glanced at Duan Mufeng with a forced smile, but said nothing more because she didn't know what to say.
She knew that Duan Mufeng was leaving, so she came here to say goodbye.
After Duan Mufeng finished smoking a cigarette, he took a long breath and turned to look at the door of the corridor.
"Just say what you want to say. I've told the people below that no one can disturb you. Don't worry."
Leng Xin noticed Duan Mufeng's actions and said slowly.
"Why is the Chaoyang District Gym designated as a military restricted area but left unattended? What is there?"
Duanmu Feng paused and asked lightly.
Hearing this inexplicable question, Leng Xin turned to look at Duan Mufeng in confusion.
"When the disaster first occurred, some people heard a fierce gun battle in the stadium, but when the police arrived, they found no one inside."
"But the scene did seem to have been through a fierce gun battle. There was blood and bullet marks everywhere, but the bullets were missing and there were no bodies. It was very strange."
"At that time, Kyoto had not yet taken over Kyoto. The relevant departments searched for three days and three nights, but found nothing. In the end, they could only declare to the outside world that the officials were carrying out a secret arrest mission at that time. Because things were too strange, they sealed the place."
"Later, after the apocalypse completely came, some people said they saw monsters roaming around, but the official sent people to check and found nothing. After they surrendered and took over Kyoto, they listed it as a military restricted area."
"Since then, no one in the city has dared to go in, or even come close, because I heard that some brave people have gone in, but never came out again."
"Anyway, it's very strange there."
After Leng Xin pondered for a moment, he told everything he knew about the situation.
After listening to Leng Xin's introduction, Duan Mufeng gradually frowned and fell into deep thought.
"Why are you asking this? Is it related to the matter you are investigating?"
Noticing that Duanmu Feng had not spoken for a long time, Leng Xin seemed to realize something and asked hesitantly.
"I don't know, maybe."
Duan Mufeng shook his head and said solemnly.
"That..."
"What about you? The people inside your house haven't made it difficult for you, right?"
Leng Xin was about to continue asking, but Duan Mufeng directly changed the subject.
"No, only the two of us know about that matter, and no one will find out."
Lengxin paused, shook his head and said.
He knew that Duan Mufeng was asking about hiding the ice base from the capital, but she was not sure if this was Duan Mufeng's concern for her.
Or maybe she hoped that Duanmu Feng was caring about her...
