Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 2141 - 2204: Wild Game
Li Yifei wasn’t acting on his own in Africa; he had a large group of people behind him. He made it clear that he didn’t want to steal the spotlight or give interviews. Furthermore, Li Yifei pointed out, "Your police have fallen into a passive position in this hostage rescue operation. It’s even to the point where the whole world is mocking you. I understand you want to promote positive news about me, but think about it—if a tourist can casually kill a dozen people while you fail to rescue hostages in two days, and even suffer over a dozen casualties yourselves, would that be good or bad news?"
That question stumped the officers. They exchanged glances, feeling Li Yifei was too arrogant, yet unsure how to respond.
The female officer nodded seriously and asked, "I wonder what ideas you have, sir. We are indeed eager to restore our image."
"Simple! Look, just have you go in, claim you single-handedly killed over a dozen bandits. I’ll tell you the details later, making you the police’s hero, while I avoid trouble. It’s a win-win."
Li Yifei finished speaking, and the female officer hesitated, saying, "Sir, that’s not what I’m here for, I..."
"This is my intention. Among you, I find you most agreeable, so I’m giving you the chance. You’re welcome to refuse, but I hope you won’t expose me either." Li Yifei said.
After discussing it, they finally accepted the idea.
The female officer was subsequently promoted several ranks and achieved great success, but Li Yifei didn’t pay attention to it. Due to this incident, there was a heated discussion on Twitter back home, as Xiang Shixu had filmed videos and added some explanations, while Egyptian police claimed the operation was theirs.
Clearly, one side was lying. This upset many netizens; some were defending Li Yifei, others questioning him.
Li Yifei only posted a Twitter statement clearing things up after returning home: "I authorized this. I was on a mission, couldn’t gain fame, or else my mission would fail. Moreover, while I’m not afraid, I prefer not to be targeted by bandits. Saving fellow citizens suffices. As for the rest, I don’t mind, and you shouldn’t either. Well, I don’t want this kind of fame..."
This Twitter post revealed Li Yifei’s humorous side, bringing comfort yet making fans feel their support was inadequate, having doubted even a veteran.
Of course, that happened later. Li Yifei offered the Egyptian police a suggestion, which they quickly accepted and started their PR campaign. They met Li Yifei and his team’s requests, even booking train tickets to Congo and dispatching two police officers for protection to the destination.
Li Yifei refused the two officers, based on recent performance, feeling they would be more of a burden.
The group took an old train for more than a day, enduring all sorts of strange smells and a filthy carriage environment before finally reaching Congo’s capital. They passed through the East African savannah, even spotting animals racing on both sides of the train, and felt close to nature, greatly uplifting their spirits after days of gloom.
Wu Shuwei’s company had a branch in Congo, equipped with their own premises and some security, making everyone safer. Even Li Yifei breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, this was Africa, especially a true black gathering area, underdeveloped and poor, plagued by ongoing wars, lacking culture, with strange and quirky languages. Although some spoke English, their accents were peculiar. Protecting more than twenty people was tough for Li Yifei. Due to language barriers and intentional provocations by black passengers, there were four or five incidents nearly escalating to fights or already physical. If Li Yifei hadn’t showcased his formidable skills demonstrating Huaxia kung fu to those gangs, they’d likely continue to harass.
Have you ever seen people eyeing your good phone, coming over to play with it without any greeting, and shortly after just pocketing it?
Have you experienced someone seeing you enjoying a tasty treat, reaching over to grab from the pocket with dark hands, muttering, and if they liked it, brazenly approaching to have more?
Have you ever seen...
Because of this, the team had several clashes with the black passengers. There were, of course, some good people too. Such as Wu Shuwei, receiving yellow flowers strung together as a wristband or a head accessory. She exchanged a jade bracelet, value unknown, with a woman carrying a child, which Li Yifei didn’t mind.
Once, a woman in a rear seat suddenly pointed at a male team member, cursing in broken English, drawing much attention in the carriage as people gathered around criticizing Li Yifei’s group. It turned out the man gazed at her continuously, making her feel violated.
Apparently, eyes not only kill but also sexually harass. Li Yifei pressed his forehead, offering money to resolve the issue.
"Haha, Little Liuu, didn’t I warn you not to stare? All you see is dark skin, low resolution, what’s the point?" Inside the company, the group gathered, discussing the event, causing laughter.
Li Yifei also smiled, sipping white spirit. The branch’s conditions were decent, seemingly better than those in Dubai, with the latest firearms for personnel. Security knew Li Yifei’s identity and treated him cordially, showing him the armory. Li Yifei requested a gun for his time in Africa, just in case. Security agreed, filing a report for approval, as Li Yifei picked a Huaxia 92-type 9-mm pistol, with several clips, carrying it on him.
"Carrying a gun is good, just don’t fire randomly. Let me tell you, Brother Li, it’s dicey here lately. We don’t go out at night. Several major warlords are fighting for territory. Though we paid protection fees and have security forces, attacks are still likely."
"I understand, even places like South Africa or Egypt are no different." Li Yifei nodded.
"Yes, yes, my point is, avoid going out if possible, to avoid trouble. Our nation’s image here isn’t great; seen as rich but easy prey, targeted for money and vulnerability!"
Li Yifei stroked his beard, saying, "Right, I’ll be careful."
Wu Shuwei and the others rested a day before work. The negotiation was two days ahead, held in a warlord’s, also called a clan chief’s, territory. This large clan chief had tens of thousands of square kilometers and a population reaching hundreds of thousands, making him a formidable force. But they were amidst a war with another major clan, sometimes hearing artillery sounds, and Li Yifei saw troops speeding down the highway, looking rougher than movies.
The arms were genuine, from large-caliber machine guns to various bullets, rocket launchers, and makeshift mortars.
Leading nations often secretly send inexpensive, outdated arms here or the Middle East, making them global bloodshed instigators.
Nonetheless, Li Yifei felt little sympathy; he was a soldier, and a soldier’s duty is obeying orders—though contradictory at times. Li Yifei sat on the railing, gazing at the sunset until he saw security personnel driving in with a Toyota carrying an antelope. Li Yifei’s eyes lit up, jumping off the railing.
Security personnel hailed Li Yifei, "Brother Li, look what goodies we brought!"
"Antelope!" Of course, Li Yifei recognized it.
"That’s right, haha. It’s good stuff; we’ll have meat tonight." Security laughed.
"How did you get it?" Li Yifei asked.
"Ran into the vehicle, killed itself!" security shouted, then whispered, "Out checking equipment, spotted it. Old Sunx shot it dead, but shush, regulations prohibit hunting wildlife, even snakes can’t be eaten so freely." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"Oh, got it." Li Yifei nodded in understanding.
"Brother Li, we’ll get it ready. Be sure to join us for a drink later." Security finished, joking while parking, carried the hunted deer to the kitchen. Suddenly, they froze; a man walked from a nearby building, under forty, around 1.85 meters tall. His name was Lu Youx, sharing a name with the ancient poet Lu You. He headed the Africa company, overseeing all five branches and offices under Wu Shuwei’s company. Lu Youx recently came to Congo awaiting Wu Shuwei’s arrival for the negotiations.
Li Yifei met Lu Youx twice, disliking him the first time, sensing his cunning nature. Lu Youx was overly attentive to Wu Shuwei, yet not excessively, appearing confident yet giving Li Yifei a sinister feeling.
