Chapter 94: The Plan

A slender girl dressed in black approached Li Cheng, removing her mask to reveal a delicate face that bore a striking resemblance to the woman beside him.

“Dad, this mask is really uncomfortable. Where did you put the one I was wearing yesterday?”

Li Cheng laughed, patting his daughter on the head. “Your sister was playing with it and broke it. You’ve got a keen eye, Ning Ning. I replaced it with a similar one, but you still noticed.”

Ning Ning pouted. “They might look alike, but the elastic feels different. I knew it right away.”Yôur favorite stories on n/o/(v)e/lbin(.)com

“Please forgive your sister’s antics,” Li Cheng said with a chuckle.

Ning Ning put her mask back on and turned to Lin Xian, examining him closely. “And who is this?”

Big Cat Face stepped forward to introduce Lin Xian. “Ning Ning, this is Lin Xian, our newest team member. He’s just as skilled at climbing as you. Now you have a partner!”

He then turned to Lin Xian, “This is Ning Ning, Li Cheng’s eldest daughter and a key player in our operations. She’s our expert in scaling walls and snatching the loot while we manage the getaway.”

Ning Ning extended her hand, “Nice to meet you, Lin Xian.”

“Nice to meet you too,” Lin Xian replied, shaking her hand.

For a moment, Lin Xian mistook Ning Ning for CC because of her Ultraman mask and their similar statures. However, a closer look revealed Ning Ning’s jet-black hair, unlike CC’s deep brown. Ning Ning’s features were more mature and captivating, similar to her mother’s, whereas CC and Chu An Qing looked more youthful and innocent.

Ning Ning’s hand was calloused, unexpected for a girl from a wealthy family, indicating her frequent engagement in physical activities.

“Ready for a challenge?” Ning Ning asked, sizing up Lin Xian.

“Good. If you hear this whistle—” Big Cat Face whistled sharply, mimicking a bird, “—retreat immediately. Drop everything and regroup here, no matter what.”

They stealthily advanced through the woods towards the waste disposal plant. As the incinerators’ roar intensified, Lin Xian noticed Ning Ning lagging behind.

“Ning Ning’s back there, boss,” Zhuang pointed out.

“Hurry up!” Big Cat Face urged. Soon, Ning Ning caught up.

Arriving at the high wall, Big Cat Face checked his watch. “Remember, prioritize books, then electronics, and everything else as planned,” he reminded Lin Xian.

Lin Xian looked up at the imposing wall, which stood eight to nine meters tall—a daunting challenge even without the patrolling drones.

Big Cat Face watched the drones, waiting for the perfect moment. “Now!” he shouted.

He braced himself against the wall as his lieutenants quickly formed a human pyramid. Ning Ning sprinted up, her athletic frame agile and quick. The scent of camellia flowers drifted towards Lin Xian as she passed.

Wait. Lin Xian sniffed again. The scent had changed. This isn’t Ning Ning’s smell!

“Hey!” Lin Xian started to shout a warning, but the woman in the Ultraman mask had already scaled the wall and vanished over the top.

“Lin Xian, climb now! There’s no time!” Big Cat Face urged, his face flushed with effort.

Gritting his teeth, Lin Xian dashed forward, climbed the human pyramid, and made his way over the wall. He landed amidst old furniture inside the plant, only to feel a gun pressed against the back of his head.

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