Ouyang Zhenhua also seemed somewhat sensitive to the question, stammering for quite a while, until Luo Chao lost patience and said, "Alright, if you don't want to say it, I won't force you. I'll head back first."

As he spoke, he was about to leave, but unexpectedly, Ouyang Zhenhua blocked his way, his face flushed, and said, "Alright, I'll tell you, is that enough? Look at you, now you don't even have any patience left!"

Luo Chao's mouth twitched, and he punched Ouyang Zhenhua on the shoulder, cursing, "Is it really me who lacks patience, or are you just too damn feminine? How come getting injured made you swap your gender?!"

Ouyang Zhenhua caught Luo Chao's punch and laughed boldly twice, even though he was a man in his early thirties, he appeared like a junior in front of Luo Chao, completely without the coolness he showed to Su Jinyu, nor the overbearing aura he had in front of his subordinates.

Luo Chao speechlessly withdrew his hand and said impatiently, "Hurry up!"

Ouyang Zhenhua sighed, lifted his head to look at the azure sky, and slowly said, "Ah, I truly miss the days when we were on missions together. Ever since we thought you were blown up, Phoenix went berserk, aimlessly trying to eliminate those armed forces. I knew I should have restrained her, but thinking of our time together and how you saved my life, I could only discuss strategies with everyone and monitor Phoenix. Once..."

The story wasn't long at all, but with Ouyang Zhenhua's rich voice and poignant emotions, Luo Chao could vividly see the scenes they had gone through back then.

"Just like that, my old man utilized all his power to rescue me from overseas, brought me back to join the special forces, and wait to die..." Ouyang Zhenhua finished the story.

Hearing Ouyang Zhenhua's final words, Luo Chao's expression didn't change, but his gaze grew profound. Thinking of those bloody battles and comrades who fought alongside him made Luo Chao feel, for the first time, that his decision to leave the team was wrong. Though his organization was solo, and his actions were free, discovering how many comrades died to avenge him stirred a sense of turmoil and anger in him…

Especially seeing Ouyang Zhenhua be so casual about his condition and speak of death with such a bright smile…

Damn it! Luo Chao cursed internally, glaring at Ouyang Zhenhua, then grabbed his collar and said in a low voice, "Who the hell gave you permission to die!"

Seeing Luo Chao's deep eyes, Ouyang Zhenhua realized the turmoil in him, smiled bitterly, and said, "I know how long I have left to live. Now, it's just about making up for the regret of not having a free life before. We all see life and death lightly, what's wrong, Night Hawk?"

Luo Chao released his hand, calmed his own internal turmoil, and with his gaze restored, smiled lightly, "If you die, you won't be able to see Phoenix anymore, can you bear that?"

Hearing Luo Chao's words, Ouyang Zhenhua was startled, his expression changed, and in his fluster, he laughed, "What are you talking about, I haven't seen Phoenix in a long time, and Phoenix likes..."

"Don't deny it, we're both men. I know your little thoughts. Since the moment you rescued Phoenix, you've been more concerned about her than about yourself. Never mind who Phoenix likes, that's none of your business. Who's in your heart?"

Seeing Luo Chao's clear eyes, Ouyang Zhenhua thought nothing can be hidden from this brat, and admitted, "What's the point of saying these now? I'm a dying man. Even when I was healthy, I didn't have the confidence to match up to Phoenix, let alone now..."

"What about all this dying nonsense? What if I could let you live?" Luo Chao said nonchalantly.

Hearing this, Ouyang Zhenhua's eyes lit up, his lips trembled, and he grasped Luo Chao's shoulder with excitement, his voice shaking, "What did you say? You can let me live?"

Luo Chao raised an eyebrow, still nonchalantly looking at Ouyang Zhenhua. After a while, Ouyang Zhenhua calmed down from his excitement, smiled bitterly, and said, "You're teasing me again. So many famous doctors from home and abroad have examined me. They can't cure my poison, and several of my meridians are blocked, with who knows how many bones broken. When I returned from overseas, even my old man shed tears, saying I looked like a living corpse."

Hearing this, Luo Chao's heart skipped a beat, saying, "I will do my utmost to keep you alive, and I will avenge all your grievances."

Then he stood up, patted his trousers, and said, "Just wait, once I complete this mission, I'll avenge you."

Ouyang Zhenhua looked at Luo Chao in a school uniform, smiling, and asked, "But I didn't realize until you mentioned it—what's your current identity? A student?"

Luo Chao pouted and said, "I don't know what my old man is thinking, probably wants me to come here to relax. But I feel something's odd. Anyway, it seems like a simple bodyguard mission. I can't disclose much, but I need a favor from you for this incident."

Ouyang Zhenhua laughed and said, "Let me know, as long as it doesn't break the law, I'll help. You're holding my little life in your hands, after all!"

Luo Chao laughed, "Punish that guy with the gun today, heard he's got a murder charge. But he probably has strong connections. Also, for those two who were with him today, even if we can't touch them, give them a scare so they'll stop buzzing around me like flies. It's annoying not being able to squash them."

Seeing the usually decisive Luo Chao looking helpless, Ouyang Zhenhua couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hey, hey, I finally see something you can't handle."

Luo Chao glared at Ouyang Zhenhua and said, "It's not that I can't handle it, I just don't want to. I don't like trouble now."

Ouyang Zhenhua nodded and said, "Got it. Everything has to go through legal procedures. I'll give you an explanation when the time comes. But if you can't settle anything in Linjiang City, come find me."

Luo Chao nodded and said, "I won't let you off the hook. But for now, it's important to keep an eye on these few flies. Release that dumb kid who insisted on joining me today, I need to think of something. You can't delay any longer."

Ouyang Zhenhua was moved by Luo Chao's serious expression and suddenly remembered something, saying, "If Phoenix asks..."

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