SFS Chapter 1399 Yunrui's Sincere Dedication: What's His Background?
Chapter 1399 Yunrui's Sincere Dedication: What's His Background?
Tai Ge's thumb remained raised in mid-air, not retracting for a long time, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement. He stared at Qi Ruixiang's face as if he were seeing this person for the first time—
When we first met a few days ago, Qi Ruixiang was wearing a shabby camouflage uniform, and his eyes were somewhat naive and wary. But now, the Qi Ruixiang in front of me has eyes as sharp as an eagle. When he analyzes Shen Chengyu's scheme, he is clear and logical, and can even turn the tables and use the opponent's pieces. With this kind of intelligence and shrewdness, where is there any trace of the "naive young man"?
The shock to his mind was like waves crashing against the embankment of Tai Ge's cognition. He had originally thought that all of Qi Ruixiang's actions were impulsive—impulsively coming to the Golden Triangle, impulsively saving that girl, and impulsively wanting to save Gu Yunxi.
But now I realize that behind every seemingly impulsive step lies a well-thought-out calculation.
He recalled Qi Ruixiang's composure when facing the girl in the storage room, his precision when questioning her about the secret, and his decisiveness when deciding to reveal his purpose. These images, strung together, completely overturned Tai Ge's original impression of him.
"Your brain... is too sharp, isn't it?" Tai's voice still trembled with disbelief. He reached out and patted Qi Ruixiang's shoulder, a little harder than usual. "I really misjudged you! I thought you were just a love-crazed romantic, but I didn't expect you to be so shrewd, even able to see through that old fox Shen Chengyu's schemes!"
The complex emotions made Tai Ge even more restless. He had been anxious about Qi Ruixiang's impulsiveness and had even thought about abandoning him and running away on his own several times. But now, he felt a strange sense of security. Following such a meticulous and strategic person, he might really be able to leave the Golden Triangle alive.
But at the same time, a strong curiosity was growing wildly in his heart, wrapping around him like vines, making him restless.
“I’m talking about Qi Ruixiang,” Tai Ge hesitated for a moment, but couldn’t help but speak, his eyes probing, “What did you do before? Don’t tell me you were just an ordinary businessman? What ordinary businessman has such a sharp mind, such audacity, to dare to storm Black Rock Village and even to outwit Shen Chengyu?”
His question was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. Qi Ruixiang paused, his hands busy cleaning the bits of grass from his trousers. He looked up at Tai Ge, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Does it matter who I am?"
"How can it not be important?" Tai asked immediately, leaning forward and lowering his voice. "We're in this together now. Your background directly affects whether we get out of here alive! If you have connections, you might have backup, and our chances of winning will be better; if you're just an ordinary businessman, then we're really gambling with our lives this time!"
Qi Ruixiang smiled, not answering directly, but instead casting his gaze toward the exit of the secret passage, his tone calm: "Regardless of my background, our goal is the same now—to rescue Gu Yunxi and leave this place alive. As for the rest, we can talk about it later."
"We'll talk about it later?" Tai Ge was getting impatient. "What time is it now? We'll talk about it later? What if you're some kind of powerful figure, or someone with enemies everywhere? If we follow you, wouldn't we be courting death?" He said this, but in his heart, he was more inclined to guess that Qi Ruixiang had "something important"—someone with such intelligence and courage could not possibly be an ordinary person.
He recalled Qi Ruixiang's decisiveness when he first contacted Qingwa, Qingwa's unusual attention to him, and his ability to easily connect with people in Southeast Asia. These details all hinted that Qi Ruixiang's identity was not simple. The more Tai Ge thought about it, the more curious he became, feeling a restless unease like a cat scratching at his heart.
"Have you ever done any special profession before?" Brother Tai persisted, "For example... an undercover agent? Or a detective? Or, like Frog, a reporter?" As he spoke, he carefully observed Qi Ruixiang's expression, trying to find the answer from his reaction.
Qi Ruixiang's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes deepened. He neither denied nor admitted it, but simply turned to look at Brother Tai and asked, "What do you think I look like I do?"
“I think…” Tai frowned, scrutinizing Qi Ruixiang, “You don’t seem like a businessman, nor do you seem like an undercover agent, but rather like… a strategist who plans and plans? Or… the heir of a powerful family? Someone who lives a life of luxury but can take charge when it matters?”
His guesses were becoming increasingly outlandish, yet also increasingly close to the truth. Qi Ruixiang listened, merely smiling faintly without responding, instead changing the subject: "It's about time, Gu Yunxi should be out soon. Let's wait a bit longer; if she still hasn't made a move, we'll have to find a way to go back and meet her."
Seeing Qi Ruixiang's deliberate avoidance, Tai Ge's curiosity grew even stronger. The less Qi Ruixiang clarified things, the more Tai Ge wanted to know the answer.
This coy, veiled attitude was like a hook, firmly piquing his interest. He knew that if Qi Ruixiang didn't want to talk about something, he wouldn't get an answer no matter how much he pressed, so he could only suppress his questions for the time being.
The shock lingered for a long time. He looked at Qi Ruixiang's profile; in the hazy mist, his face appeared exceptionally cold and stern. Tai Ge suddenly realized that he had waded into more complicated waters than he had imagined. Qi Ruixiang was like a mystery; the closer he got, the more unfathomable he seemed.
“Fine, if you don’t want to tell me, I won’t force you.” Tai sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness but also with expectation. “But you have to promise me that if we encounter any danger, you can’t hide it from me. We’re comrades now, and we have to look after each other.”
"Don't worry." Qi Ruixiang nodded, his eyes firm. "As long as we get out of here alive, I will tell you what you need to know."
His words were like a reassuring pill, putting Tai Ge's mind at ease somewhat. However, the doubts in his heart didn't dissipate; instead, they grew stronger. Just who was Qi Ruixiang? Why was he so attentive to Gu Yunxi? Was there some unknown connection between him and Shen Chengyu?
These questions, like vines, entangled Tai Ge's thoughts, preventing him from finding peace. He leaned against the bamboo, his gaze fixed on the exit of the secret passage, while his mind repeatedly pondered Qi Ruixiang's every word and action.
The person in front of him had completely shattered his understanding, like the dampness left on the beach after the waves have crashed, lingering for a long time.
Qi Ruixiang, seemingly calm as he waited for Gu Yunxi, was secretly planning his next move. He knew about Tai Ge's curiosity, but some things were not the right time to discuss.
His identity and his past involve too many people and things. Once exposed, it will not only endanger those around him, but may also affect the plan to save Gu Yunxi.
The fog in the bamboo forest gradually thickened, and visibility decreased. Occasionally, the calls of unknown birds broke the morning's tranquility, only intensifying the tension. Tai Ge's heart was torn between worry for Gu Yunxi and curiosity about Qi Ruixiang's identity; these conflicting emotions made him restless.
He couldn't help but glance at Qi Ruixiang again, finding him still calm and focused, his eyes fixed intently on the exit of the secret passage, as if nothing around him affected him. Tai sighed inwardly—regardless of Qi Ruixiang's background, having him by his side seemed to significantly increase their chances of victory...