Chapter 120: Sold Out by My Mother-in-Law

Bang!

Max slammed the table in a fit of rage, roaring, "Useless! All three of your Japanese intelligence units are completely useless!"

With the combined strength of three major intelligence agencies, they still allowed Lu Ye and his group to slip right out from under their noses? "You should all commit seppuku to apologize; don't disgrace the profession of an intelligence agent."

His Japanese assistant trembled under the verbal assault, not daring to let out a single peep. There was nothing he could do. Even the Emperor of Japan would show this American base commander a modicum of respect; what say did a lowly assistant like him have?

In contrast, the mood among the Apostles was one of joy and laughter, a stark contrast to the silence of the Japanese. Fortunately, Ivanka’s superpower was still in its embryonic stage, no different from an infant in a cradle. Lu Ye had played the villain, choosing to snuff out this disaster before it could truly grow.

Of course, the others also deserved their share of the credit. Though the reorganized Apostles had yet to undergo any collective training, their first mission was carried out with remarkable chemistry. This was especially true for Lin Zhongze and Liu Yiyi, the two agents who had joined halfway through. While they couldn't compare to the others in terms of physical fitness or combat prowess, they each had their own specialties. Don’t let the fact that Lin Zhongze usually rides a small electric scooter to run errands fool you—he is a master behind the wheel when it comes to high-speed chases.

As for Liu Yiyi, it goes without saying. She was the computer expert the Hongying Society had been so desperate to keep that they had even resorted to kidnapping her parents. This mission’s success was truly owed to the intelligence and communication network she built, which allowed every sub-team to coordinate seamlessly.

Upon returning to Mingzhu City, Lu Ye had intended to find a place to change his clothes and treat his wounds. He hadn't expected the "old woman" to be waiting for him at the airport. Before the plane had even touched down on the runway, Lu Ye spotted the eye-catching Koenigsegg parked outside the terminal.

He left the cleanup work to Chen Xi and sprinted out of the terminal himself.

Seeing his battered state—he looked as if he had been through a meat grinder—Su Qianqian’s tears burst forth instantly. She sobbed, "Why didn't you say a word before leaving? Do you have any idea how terrified I was?"

Lu Ye pulled her into his arms, feeling guilty as he apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry, it's my fault. I was wrong."

Su Qianqian wiped her tears and sniffed, "Where were you wrong?"

Lu Ye thought for a moment and said, "I didn't take good care of the Wuling Hongguang you gave me; I accidentally totaled the car."

Su Qianqian stomped her foot in anger, grabbed his ear, and hissed, "You jerk! Who’s talking about the car?"

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! I snuck out without telling you because I was afraid you’d worry. I had planned to finish the mission and then show up to pick you up from work, looking all cool and nonchalant. Sigh, but then you had to run into me looking like this."

Su Qianqian snorted and said, "Get in the car. I’ll wash and disinfect your wounds when we get home."

"Alright!"

On the way, Lu Ye asked, "How did you know I went to Japan and came to the airport to pick me up?"

Su Qianqian retorted crossly, "I woke up and realized you were gone. My heart felt suffocated and heavy, like something bad was going to happen. How could I have any interest in going to work? I went to the Yiren Club to ask Xiao Wu about your whereabouts. He only knew you went to Japan but didn't know the specifics of what happened."

"So, I just came to the airport and waited..."

Lu Ye was deeply moved. Before he left, even he hadn't known when he would return from this mission, yet this "old woman" had foolishly come to the airport to wait for him—so foolish it made his heart ache.

Fortunately, Ivanka was dead. It was all over.

Back at the Su residence, Lu Ye’s blood-soaked appearance truly gave Su Shiming and Li Shuqi a fright. They hurried over to fuss over him.

"What happened to my dear son-in-law?"

"Oh my god, why are you so badly hurt?"

Lu Ye made up a casual lie, grinning, "Dad, Mom, I'm fine! I just got into a small car accident and totaled the Wuling Hongguang."

Su Shiming and Li Shuqi didn't believe him for a second; his knife wounds looked like he had just crawled out of a meat grinder.

"But these wounds clearly look like knife cuts..." Li Shuqi began, but Su Shiming suddenly realized something. "Woman, shut your mouth and come back to the room with me."

Su Shiming gave Lu Ye a look, then hoisted his wife over his shoulder and carried her back to their room. Li Shuqi slapped his back repeatedly, "Old Su, what are you doing? Put me down!"

Su Shiming closed the door and whispered, "Didn't you see? Our son-in-law isn't in a position to answer your questions. Don't keep pestering him about things he doesn't want to talk about."

Li Shuqi retorted indignantly, "What do you mean 'not for me to ask'? Why can't I be concerned about my son-in-law? Didn't you see how badly he was hurt?"

Su Shiming sighed, "There’s something I’ve been keeping from you. Our son-in-law isn't an ordinary person; there are some things we aren't meant to ask about."

Li Shuqi paused, "What do you mean? Explain yourself!"

Su Shiming whispered, "He’s an intelligence agent. You've seen movies, right? He's just like that 007 character."

"Holy crap? Old Su, are you serious?" Li Shuqi was stunned on the spot.

Su Shiming nodded, "Yes, and you must never tell anyone, or you might ruin everything!"

Li Shuqi nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, my lips are sealed!"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, he really is a worthy son-in-law! 007—how cool and dashing!"

Su Shiming suddenly had a bad premonition... Li Shuqi was great in every way, but her mouth was a sieve, especially when it came to showing off her son-in-law to her old friends. There was a good chance Lu Ye would be sold out by this motor-mouthed mother-in-law.

Su Qianqian fetched medical alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to disinfect the wounds on Lu Ye’s back. Lu Ye had managed the wounds on his chest himself using the "Life-Saving Fist," but his back was out of reach, leaving the wounds exposed. Su Qianqian, a pampered young lady, had never served anyone before. After struggling for a long time, she finally managed to bandage him up.

Just then, Chen Xi and Luo Ying returned. They walked upstairs and, seeing that Su Qianqian’s door was open, walked straight in.

*Pow! Pow! Pow!*

Chen Xi raised her fist and hammered Lu Ye’s back. The wounds on his back healed instantly, leaving not even a scar. Then, Chen Xi grumbled, "I know the Life-Saving Fist too, why did you make Qianqian bandage you up?"

Lu Ye glared at her, "I finally got to enjoy her attentive care for once, and you went and fixed it all?"

"Oh, so that’s what you were thinking?" Chen Xi laughed dismissively. "My bad. Do you want me to go find a butterfly knife and cut you again so you can have a do-over?"

Lu Ye frowned, "Sister, are you a devil?"

"Hahaha."

...

At 8:00 PM, Lu Ye took Su Qianqian to the Yiren Club. Seeing the endless stream of customers, he pulled Wu Qing aside and asked, "Didn't I tell you to suspend business?"

Wu Qing smiled and whispered, "Ivanka is gone; we can't let our money-making business suffer."

Lu Ye smiled, "Fair point."

Just as he was about to discuss the future development of Y6 with Wu Qing, a few beautiful middle-aged ladies walked through the door. Seeing Lu Ye, they immediately rushed over to hug and fawn over him. Su Qianqian was so jealous that if she hadn't known they were her mother’s friends, she would have blown a fuse right there.

"Little Lu, I heard you're an intelligence agent! How amazing!"

"Wow, are you like Tom Cruise in *Mission: Impossible*?"

"That’s just too cool! We admire you so much!"

Lu Ye and Wu Qing were dumbfounded. Lu Ye pushed the ladies aside, hooked his arm around Wu Qing’s neck, and hissed, "Did you tell these women who I am?"

Wu Qing looked bewildered, "Holy hell, it wasn't me! Brother Lu, do you think I'm an idiot?"

Thinking about it, that was true; Wu Qing wouldn't do something so brainless...

Before Lu Ye could ask, the ladies volunteered the information, "Your mother-in-law specifically told us not to reveal your identity to outsiders casually."

"Don't worry, Little Lu, we will keep our mouths shut!"

*What the hell?* He had really been sold out by his mother-in-law...

"Su Qianqian, I'm going to kill your mother!"