Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1994 - 2057: Everyone’s Reactions
"Jim, you’ve already hit me; how dare you threaten me?" Alfa braced his hand on the ground, trying to stand up, but Jim suddenly kicked him again and yelled, "How dare you try to get up?"
After shouting, Jim leaned down and whispered, "If I were you, I’d just play dead here until the ambulance comes. Otherwise, I’m afraid that as soon as you get up, you’ll mysteriously drop dead."
"What?" Alfa was baffled by Jim’s strange words. He naturally resented Jim for suddenly turning on him and hitting him, but it seemed Jim had his reasons; he had no choice but to do this.
"Damn it, just lie there, you piece of trash!" Jim spat, wiping his hand on Alfa’s clothes. He scanned the area and finally relaxed after seeing all Alfa’s men lying on the ground. He then called to his subordinates, "Let’s go!"
Jim was mostly putting on an act. He feared that Li Yifei might be watching him from the shadows. Even though it was unlikely, what if... If Yifei saw that he wasn’t doing his best or not following orders, Jim felt he would definitely end up in trouble.
As for dealing with Alfa, Jim couldn’t care less anymore. No matter what kind of background you have, even if it’s some damn mafia, today I have to fight, or else I’m the one who’s going to suffer.
After leaving with his men, Jim pulled aside a subordinate and whispered a few words in his ear. The subordinate looked stunned and a bit distressed. Jim’s face turned serious as he glared at the subordinate, who reluctantly nodded. After Jim’s vehicles drove off, that subordinate secretly ran back to Alfa to explain the situation to him.
Only then did Alfa understand what kind of person he had unwittingly provoked. If he had known this Huaxia person was so fierce, would he have been so reckless to mess with him? But it was too late for regrets. Alfa and his men were taken to the hospital by a late-arriving ambulance. Luckily, though they seemed badly beaten, they didn’t have any major injuries. The next day, Alfa was discharged from the hospital, eager to grow two more legs to escape Vienna.
Driving a sports car, they cruised through Vienna at night until the Saintess allowed Li Yifei to drive back to the hotel.
Before going into their rooms, Li Yifei paused, slowly turned his head, and looked at the Saintess, who also turned her head; her luminous eyes were gazing back at him.
Li Yifei grinned and nodded at the Saintess, while she pursed her lips without further response, then stepped into her room.
After entering their rooms and closing the doors, Li Yifei took a few steps before stopping. He glanced back at the room, lightly sniffing the air. There was a faint smell that was barely noticeable, but he still caught it.
Taking a few steps inside, Li Yifei noticed that some things had been rearranged. His eyebrows relaxed; maybe he was overthinking it. It seemed that after he and the Saintess left, a staff member had come in to clean and organize the room.
After drinking half a glass of water, Li Yifei set it down and went for a bath.
He felt great at the moment, both physically and mentally. Li Yifei was confident about tomorrow’s big battle. Of course, even though the Saintess had repeatedly said she might not be able to beat him, Li Yifei couldn’t afford to be careless. After all, this was a life-and-death battle. Even if he was slightly stronger than the Saintess now, he couldn’t just take it lightly.
Performing well on the spot was also important. A single slip-up might make him regret it bitterly.
"Little Swallow, I hope you really can’t beat me; that’s the best outcome for everyone; otherwise, it would be a tragedy." Lying in the bathtub, Li Yifei enjoyed the whirlpool while talking to himself. His voice couldn’t be heard in the room next door, but he kind of wished she could hear it.
In the room next door, the Saintess was also soaking in a bath. As if in sync, the Saintess was lost in thought, her beautiful eyes gazing at the ring finger of her right hand. Although all her fingers were lovely, today she thought her ring finger looked particularly nice because it wore a ring symbolizing love, signifying the end of her single life.
An American lullaby floated softly from the lips of the Saintess as she hummed. It was a song her nanny sang to her as a child, something she had learned when she was young. She only sang it when she was in a very good mood. Sometimes it had no lyrics, and sometimes she would add her own or make up a few lines to sing to the tune.
At that moment, the Saintess was improvising a few lines and singing them softly.
Of course, no one else heard the lullaby, not even Li Yifei in the next room.
Li Yifei picked up his phone to chat with his family. The timing was a bit off, but he still informed them about his upcoming match with the Saintess tomorrow, reassuring them that he would definitely win.
It wasn’t long before Xu Yingying replied, "Husband, do your best! The baby and I are waiting for your safe return."
Li Yifei glanced at the time, converted it to Huaxia time, and replied, "Why are you still awake at this hour?"
"It’s not that I don’t want to sleep; it’s the baby keeping me awake!"
"Is the morning sickness still severe?" Li Yifei immediately understood and asked anxiously.
"It’s quite severe these days. Shanshan and Ningxiang are helping me manage it, but I still feel nauseous. It’s okay; it’ll get better in a few days," Xu Yingying replied.
"You’re going through so much, honey. When I get back, I’ll make sure to keep you company."
"You sure know how to sweet-talk. Alright, it’s late there too. Get some rest. Don’t worry about the house; Su Lio is doing well and fitting more and more into the family," she said.
"That’s good to hear, haha. After tomorrow’s battle, I’ll hurry back!"
"Okay, we’ll be waiting for you to come back," she replied.
"Wife, I love you, and the child too."
After sending the text, Li Yifei stood up from the bathtub as True Qi coursed through his body, drying it. The Maiden performed the same actions, and both returned to their bedrooms at the same time, climbed into their beds, and even glanced toward the other’s room, albeit knowing they couldn’t see through the walls.
Li Yifei had a trace of a helpless smile on his face, shook his head, and lay down.
The Maiden’s lips moved slightly, and she let out a soft hum.
The night passed without a word. When he woke up the next morning, Li Yifei opened his eyes but didn’t immediately get up. He looked around, waited for a minute or two, and then sat up. After washing up, Li Yifei finally left his room.
Since yesterday, their communication had lessened significantly. It wasn’t that they didn’t want to talk, but rather they didn’t know what to say. Particularly for the Maiden, she felt once she started talking, she wouldn’t be able to stop, yet speaking more would stir up more emotions and disturb her, so she chose not to speak.
Perhaps the duel wouldn’t last long before determining a winner, or perhaps it would take a long time. Neither of them had fought each other before, so no one knew how it would end. The Maiden knew her own strength and had seen Li Yifei in action a few times; she wasn’t quite a match for him. In fact, Li Yifei’s skills had surpassed hers.
But due to her inner conflict, she had to fight. If she didn’t, the consequences would be even more severe.
It’s about the mission passed down for hundreds of years, and it’s also about the profound love; the Maiden must make a resolution today.
As for Li Yifei, he used to be indifferent, but now he feels it’s better to have a duel as soon as possible and not drag it on too long for the Maiden.
"We..." Both opened their mouths, then paused, looking at each other. Li Yifei smiled and raised his brow, "Ladies first."
The Maiden nodded, "Alright, let me start."
"Okay."
"Let’s choose a quiet place."
Li Yifei chuckled, putting his hands in his pockets and nodding, "Sure, how about yesterday’s Vienna Forest? We can go there and pick a quiet spot." If they started fighting, it wouldn’t shake the heavens, but it wouldn’t be calm either. If ordinary people witnessed it, they’d surely think they’ve seen God, so choosing a secluded place is necessary. The surrounding areas are quite populated; the Vienna Forest would be more suitable.
They left the hotel, checked out, carried their simple luggage, and got into the car.
"Ah, the air is nice," the Maiden said.
"Inside the forest will be even better," Li Yifei replied.
"Play a song," the Maiden suggested.
Li Yifei pressed the play button, and soon the speakers played the intro of a song. At first, neither knew what song it was. It was playing from the radio, and when the lyrics started, their expressions gradually deepened into contemplation. The song was the title track from a United States female singer AFineFrenzy’s album, called "Almost Lover," which translates to "Almost Lover" in the Chinese language.
"Not quite fitting for the moment," Li Yifei frowned.
But the Maiden shook her head, "No, it’s fitting. I’ve heard this song."
As she spoke, the Maiden softly sang along with the song: Goodbye my almost lover, Goodbye my hopeless dream... Well, I’d never wanna see you unhappy.
Goodbye, my almost lover.
Li Yifei translated the lyrics in his mind, tapped the steering wheel, and said, "This song isn’t quite fitting. We’re not going to say goodbye today."
"Oh? Seems like you’re pretty confident," the Maiden remarked.
"I have to be," Li Yifei replied.
The Maiden didn’t say anything more and continued to hum along with the song.
Driving to the edge of Vienna Forest, after a simple breakfast, Li Yifei and the Maiden headed into the forest.
It was very quiet here; the morning woods smelled wonderful, many birds were chirping, and the weather wasn’t too cold. However, some trees had still shed their leaves, making a crunching sound as they walked over them.
As they ventured deeper inside, their footsteps became quieter and quieter. It was uncertain who started to tread lightly, but in the end, they seemed to be drifting through the forest.
