High-level martial arts: Contract cashback, invincible starting from the Zerg.

After the time for the operation was determined.

Chen Feng, carrying a bunch of Red Fox equipment, went to Lei Jia's new apartment.

Chen Feng turned the lock on the apartment door and pushed it open to go inside.

A sweet, refreshing scent of shower gel, mixed with warm steam, wafted over, instantly dispelling the cold metallic smell and dusty odor emanating from Chen Feng.

Chen Feng subconsciously looked towards the bathroom, only to unexpectedly bump into Lei Jia walking out of it.

At this moment, Leijia was wearing a loose, off-white bathrobe with the neckline slightly off, revealing a small patch of her fair and delicate shoulders, her skin still flushed from just having taken a bath.

It felt like I was enveloped in a layer of warm, misty vapor.

Chen Feng's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, but he quickly looked away, placing the Red Fox tactical backpack on the entryway cabinet and saying in a flat tone, "I didn't know you were taking a shower."

Leijia was stunned for a moment.

Then a smile gradually appeared on her lips, as if she was amused by Chen Feng's serious yet slightly stiff expression.

"It's okay, we're not just ordinary friends." Reika then casually wiped her hair with a towel.

"Not just ordinary friends?" Chen Feng raised an eyebrow.

Leijia glanced at Chen Feng's Red Fox tactical backpack, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes.

She raised a finger at Chen Feng, then walked briskly to the stairs.

"Wait a minute, I'll go upstairs and change my clothes."

"it is good."

A few minutes later.

Leijia changed into her pajamas, came down the stairs, and sat on the sofa. She raised an eyebrow and said, "I received a text message from Captain Wu saying that you've collected all your equipment and that you've been very cooperative with them."

Chen Feng suddenly felt something was off.

Wu Yong is the regimental commander, while Wu Yingguang is Wu Yong's son; he is usually referred to as Captain Wu.

Did Leijia and Wu Yingguang know each other from the beginning? Or is Wu Yingguang the one who's been rumored to be pursuing Leijia?

Although Chen Feng had doubts, he didn't go so far as to ask Lei Jia directly.

After all, his feelings for Leijia were only respect, without any other desires mixed in, and Chen Feng believed that Leijia felt the same way.

"The environment here looks nice," Chen Feng remarked.

Leijia simply smiled calmly upon hearing this.

However, her attention was not on that.

"Team Leader Wu also told me that the S81 outpost you are going to this time is very close to the Eye of the Beast, so you may be sent to collect some data on the Eye of the Beast."

"Captain Wu didn't tell me about this."

"Try to relax a bit, after all, we need their help," Lei Jia said tactfully.

"I heard that Asahi Winter and Asahi Sakura also moved to the vicinity?"

"Yes, Captain Wu arranged the accommodation, which makes it convenient for us to stay in touch."

Was this specially arranged by Captain Wu?

Even if Wu Yingguang is in charge of the mission, there's no need for him to care so much about Leijia and tell her everything. Could it be that Leijia really accepted Wu Yingguang's pursuit for her sake?

Chen Feng was about to ask a question.

He swallowed the words back—he still didn't want to assume malice towards Leijia, nor did he want to shatter the pure friendship between them.

Leijia picked up Chen Feng's Red Fox tactical backpack, unzipped it, and the black equipment was instantly revealed.

The helmet was printed with scarlet fox stripes on the side, and the goggles glowed with a pale blue energy light. The flexible protective armor was as thin as a cicada's wing, yet the interwoven alloy patterns inside were clearly visible.

"As expected, it's the latest custom-made battle armor, with authorization personally approved by Commander Wu Yong."

Reja continued, stroking the armor and helmet.

"The helmet has thermal imaging and a protective force field, and the protective soft armor is also tailored to your size. It's lightweight and won't restrict your movements... These are all good products."

"Commander Wu Yong is indeed incredibly powerful; the Red Fox Squad alone has gathered six Heaven-Rank experts," Chen Feng admitted.

"Chen Feng, although I introduced you to the Red Fox Squad, I don't think you need to treat them as your own people."

Leijia put down her helmet, but picked up her water glass and took a sip.

There seemed to be a hint of seriousness in his eyes.

Chen Feng frowned slightly, but did not respond.

"The reason I didn't recommend you to join Red Fox in the first place wasn't because I didn't believe in your abilities, but because deep down I didn't want you to be tainted by the viciousness of this warband."

"You must have heard about the Blackrock Massacre three years ago, right?" She looked up at Chen Feng, her tone filled with undisguised disgust. "During that siege by the behemoths, there should have been more than fifty people who could have broken through, but the Red Fox Legion, which was responsible for clearing out the siege, wiped out all the survivors in order to cover up the losses and avoid future troubles."

Chen Feng's pupils contracted slightly; he did indeed recall the Blackstone massacre.

At the time, TN71's official report also stated that "dozens of members were unfortunately swallowed by the giant beast."

"Everyone in Red Fox is ruthless; they'll turn against each other for advancement and resources."

Reija's voice deepened.

"What I despise most in my life is this kind of unscrupulous way of doing things, so I never thought of letting you step into this quagmire, until you encountered the Xu Shaohua incident."

At this point, Leijia's tone softened slightly, but her gaze on Chen Feng was full of trust.

"But Chen Feng, I know your personality and strength. You have more principles and are more resilient than anyone else. No matter how arrogant the Red Fox people are, they won't easily provoke you."

"Is that why you compromised with Wu's group to get me to join Red Fox?" Chen Feng asked calmly.

When she looked up, her expression remained calm and composed.

But this composure reveals a deliberate attempt at strength.

It was as if she was afraid that if she showed even the slightest hesitation or resentment, Chen Feng would hold onto her guilt and never let go.

"Yes." Leijia spoke slowly, her fingertips secretly touching the edge of the table.

"Wu Yingguang is the second-in-command of Red Fox. Xu Yingzheng is entangled with you, and ordinary methods are simply not enough to resolve this. Only by getting Wu Yong of Red Fox to help you, and with his approval and protection, will Xu Yingzheng be unable to do anything to you."

She paused, but her gaze fell on Chen Feng's suddenly tense jawline.

"Wu Yingguang's condition was that I marry him."

Leijia spoke casually.

But Chen Feng knew very well that she despised scheming and cold-heartedness the most in her life, so how could she be willing to be tied to such a person?

But it seems she had no choice.

Leijia's gaze softened for a moment, but she quickly looked away.

She regained her feigned composure and uttered the truth that filled Chen Feng with immense guilt.

"Chen Feng, in the two months we've known each other, I've actually always treated you like a younger brother, so I hope you can be happy."