Chapter 58

At this point, Frank continued, "What if your target seems to really like you at first, but when you start talking about business, he suddenly gets cold and tells you to go change your clothes? And then he curses your boss for making you wear something like that to persuade him. What would you think?"

Jessica instinctively replied, "He likes me, so at first, he likes seeing me like this, but when he gets angry, he probably thinks I behave this way with other people when working too." She suddenly realized and stared at Qin Li in awe!

Jessica stammered, "Isn't Father Li a hardcore straight man? How could he have this kind of skill?"

Frank shook his head, "Exactly, now that you see it, others will perceive him the same way. People will instinctively think that's his natural reaction."

Jessica was in disbelief. "Could it be that Father Li's straight-man behavior is all an act?"

Frank, seeing Jessica finally getting it, nodded sympathetically. "Exactly. You're a good girl, and Qin Li doesn't want to harm you, which is why he's so direct with you."

Jessica said bluntly, "Why not just say it directly?"

Frank laughed and replied, "Directly? Then you'd be running off again, wouldn't you?"

Jessica realized it too. If she had reacted the same way as before, she would've walked off without a second thought, but now, she wasn't as bothered. She rolled up her sleeves, ready to have a word with Qin Li, but then Natasha Romanoff entered, now back in her agent uniform, walking with grace. Jessica sat back down, deciding to wait until Qin Li finished speaking with her.

Natasha Romanoff sat gracefully next to Qin Li. Seeing him still staring at the glass in front of him, she placed one hand on the bar, propped her chin in her palm, and tilted her head, observing him silently.

Qin Li didn't move but glanced over at Natasha, who was pretending to be innocent. He knew she was acting but went along with it. He sighed and said, "Just hand over the stuff."

Natasha Romanoff smiled as though she had won a small victory, handing over the documents. "Aren't you going to ask what this is about?"

Qin Li pretended to be impatient, "What else could it be? It's just about helping the military capture Bruce Banner, right?"

"It's about me going abroad for a mission," Natasha Romanoff said, leaning closer to Qin Li, her voice laced with a hint of seduction.

Qin Li quickly opened the file she handed him. It contained data on Bruce Banner's transformation into the Hulk and the operational plan. Then he realized and looked at Natasha Romanoff with an expression that said, You're trying to fool me?

"Looks like it's not what you thought. What's wrong, Father Li? Disappointed?" Natasha Romanoff smiled again, but this time, it was different from her usual smile. Though it was still beautiful, it had a hint of authenticity and warmth, unlike the previous tired and fake ones.

Qin Li smiled back and said gently, "You should smile like that more often; it looks good on you."

Natasha Romanoff was startled by his sudden tenderness and the meaning behind his words. She suddenly felt like Qin Li had seen right through her. Quickly, she stood up, smiled awkwardly, and said, "The plan is like this. But it's not time yet. You'll be notified when it starts."

She turned to leave, but as she walked out, she bumped into a few decorations, revealing her inner nervousness.

Qin Li watched her leave in a hurry and couldn't help but smile smugly. Jessica saw Qin Li's smug expression and immediately believed Frank's words. As Natasha disappeared, she rushed over, shouting, "Die, you bastard! Pretending to be a saint while fooling women!"

Frank watched Qin Li, who was holding his head in mock surrender, and burst into laughter. After Jessica's outburst and exit, Frank approached Qin Li and asked, "So? What happened?"

Qin Li shook his head. "She still has some issues. It's not going to happen that quickly."

Frank, with a serious face, pointed at the documents on the table. "I meant this."

Qin Li awkwardly scratched his head and laughed, "Oh, this? Small problem. What's up with it?"

Seeing Frank struggling to find the right words, Qin Li thought it was something serious and grew serious himself. "Frank, if you've got something to say, just say it. We're friends, right?"

Frank was touched but a little awkward as he said, "Actually, Salina wants to organize a dinner soon to introduce everyone to Nick."

Qin Li chuckled. He thought it was something important and joked, "Damn, Frank, I thought you were going to tell me you have a secret kid in some organization, and you need me to help rescue them."

This time, Frank's face turned black, and he punched Qin Li, saying, "What do you think? Does it clash with your plans?"

Qin Li shrugged. "Not a big deal. They haven't even found the guy yet, so how can they start moving? Even if it's the dinner day, I can solve things quickly. Don't worry."

Frank was relieved. "Good. Otherwise, we'd have to reschedule."

Qin Li grinned and punched Frank back. "What's up with you? You've got a perfectly good girlfriend, but you're not valuing her. Watch out, someone might steal her away."

Frank shook his head seriously. "I've already talked with Salina. She doesn't mind Nick, and she knows that without you, I might have ended up as a killing machine for revenge and never met her."

Qin Li was speechless at Frank's words.

Frank continued, "That's why this meeting is important for her. She wants to know your schedule first, and then she'll set the date."

Qin Li nodded. "Then let's pick a date. I should have no issues these days."

Just then, Jessica walked over. "Pick a date for what? What's the good news?"

Qin Li smiled. "Frank's going to take us to meet his girlfriend. Now, we're just figuring out when."

Jessica's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Frank. "Is this true? You're finally letting us meet your wife?"

Frank awkwardly scratched his nose and nodded. Jessica immediately ran upstairs, shouting, "I'm telling Nick about this good news!"