Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 202: Two More Heroes Survive_1

Ding Jianwei looked intently at Xiao Ming’s resolute expression and began, "That document is connected to the lives of many innocent people.

Its contents are..."

"Shut up!"

Xiao Ming quickly stepped forward to cover her mouth, and she conveniently fell backward, landing on the bed in an extremely suggestive position with him.

Ding Jianwei blinked her long eyelashes a couple of times, unexpectedly revealing a hint of seductiveness.

Xiao Ming immediately became alert, "What kind of trick are you trying to play now?

I warn you to behave, or I won’t hesitate to knock you out and tie you up."

Ding Jianwei motioned for him to let go of her mouth, then raised her hand and lightly tapped his chest.

"I’m not ugly, and I have a nice figure. Meeting in this lawless place is a rare fate, aren’t you interested in a no-strings-attached friendly match?"

Xiao Ming was not only uninterested, but he also looked disdainful.

"You can’t be serious? Is seduction really the best strategy you can come up with?

I suggest you just enjoy yourself tonight, and don’t entertain any delusions about stopping any transactions.

Because doing something stupid here can really get someone killed."

"Hey!" Ding Jianwei seemed to get angry, twisting her body in dissatisfaction, "Even if you’re not interested in me, you don’t have to look so repulsed, right?

I have my pride too!"

"Cut it out! If I got ensnared by you that easily, that would be the real blow to your pride.

A worthless man like me isn’t fit to get into an unsavory alliance with Officer Ding."

Ding Jianwei suddenly stopped, her eyes losing their sharpness and becoming gentle.

"Alright! I won’t talk to you about big ideals and responsibilities, just one question for you: can you really stand by and watch me walk into my own death?"

"I can," Xiao Ming replied without hesitation, "After you’ve been thrown into the sea, I might light a cigarette and pay my respects, maybe shed a couple of crocodile tears.

At most, I’ll tamp down the fun a notch while frolicking with the bunnies at the casino."

Ding Jianwei smiled and patted his shoulder, "Understood. From now on, let’s pretend we’ve never met.

If you’re not up for a quick one with me, you’d better get up now, my dress is getting wrinkled."

Xiao Ming stood up while Ding Jianwei got out of bed to tidy up her hair and clothes, then she flashed him a bright smile and moved to open the door.

"How many people did you bring this time?" Xiao Ming suddenly asked.

"Budget’s tight, tickets are too expensive. It’s just me and my apprentice," she replied.

"Come on! Isn’t it rumored that your department has an unlimited budget, and you can’t even shell out a few thousand US Dollars? You must be kidding!"

Ding Jianwei’s expression was sheepish: "It’s because... well, the higher-ups didn’t agree!"

Xiao Ming slapped his forehead in exasperation, "That explains why your department would be foolish enough to send someone to a gambling ship. In the vast ocean, with no escape, I should’ve guessed you were acting on your own."

"It’s my responsibility!" Ding Jianwei declared firmly.

"It’s your leaders’ responsibility, not yours."

"If I’m willing to take it on, then it is."

Xiao Ming looked intently into Ding Jianwei’s eyes, feeling an inexplicable stir in his heart.

It was his long-dormant passion, quite foolish but undeniably exhilarating.

Though he doubted he’d ever reach the ’Though I be alone against a thousand, onward I march’ stance in his life, the ’Knowing the dangers, yet still heading towards Tiger Mountain’ thrill was still worth an occasional fling.

Moments later, he sighed deeply and asked, "What’s your mission objective? Don’t tell me it’s to capture the dealers."

"I’m not that dumb. On the high seas, where would I take them even if I caught them?"

Ding Jianwei shook her head and then declared in a grave tone, "The best would be to take out the dealers, or failing that, to retrieve or destroy that document."

"Are you sure the original is what’s being traded tonight?"

"Confirmed. The file is stored on a USB drive with special encryption. It can only be read and cannot be copied."

"The location and time of the exchange?"

"The exact location is unclear, but the time should be around two o’clock in the morning."

Xiao Ming looked at his watch and calculated the time, then stood up and said, "Alright, let’s meet at the Golden Tiger statue in the main hall of the casino at 1:45 AM.

Now, give me my room card back."

Ding Jianwei was startled and pulled out the room card she had just stolen. "How did you..."

Xiao Ming suddenly stepped forward, pinned her against the door, leaned in close, and said in a deep voice, "Officer Ding Jianwei, I hope that after tonight, you’ll understand one thing—I don’t just know some things others don’t.

In the future, be honest with me and play fewer tricks. It’s for your own good.

Last, since you want my help, then tonight’s operation must be under my complete command.

If you or your apprentice engage in any unauthorized personal actions, I will immediately terminate the operation and let you fend for yourselves. Did you get that?"

Ding Jianwei pursed her thin lips and, for some reason, a faint blush appeared on her face.

"Are you sure you don’t want to have a fling?"

Xiao Ming pushed her away and left the room.

Clearly, he was not an ordinary man, and Ding Jianwei was no ordinary woman either.

Those who have experienced life and death usually have incredibly strong hearts and tend to take many things others see as important more lightly.

As an infamous lawless territory, illegal transactions occur nearly every day on the gambling ship, and Xiao Ming knew many of them, including the secret file Ding Jianwei spoke of.

However, he didn’t know it would happen tonight.

The file contained the structural design of a core component for a new type of guided missile. In Xiao Ming’s previous life, it was successfully traded and eventually fell into the hands of a certain country.

This country had close ties with some rebel armed forces, so it wasn’t long before the missiles appeared on the battlefield.

The first use in combat resulted in the souls of thousands being scattered.

Because it was not one of their own who died and the core component was not seen as a particularly advanced technology, Xiao Ming genuinely didn’t want to interfere.

But tonight, Ding Jianwei’s presence naturally meant that she had been there in his previous life as well.

And if the transaction was successful, it meant she was very likely to lose her life tonight!

After all, no matter how much Xiao Ming inwardly cursed such actions as foolish, it couldn’t mask the subconscious admiration and respect he felt.

Heroes are never morally perfect saints—they are flesh and blood people!

Enough!

If I can help two more heroes survive in this world, that also counts as a virtuous act, and I should be worthy of this second chance at life bestowed by heaven.

Exhaling, Xiao Ming braced himself and stepped out of the elevator.

The entrance wasn’t the casino.

Or rather, it wasn’t a traditional casino.

Its structure was more like the clubs commonly found abroad, with sofas partitioned off by curtains or clever decorations to create private spaces.

Each space had one or more screens of various sizes, and the screens were live broadcasting various sporting events happening around the world at that moment.

Yes, this floor was a specialized betting arena and also where Xiao Ming could easily rake in wins as if picking up money.

A leggy blonde bunny girl, definitely over a meter twenty in height, came over with a smile.

"Good evening, esteemed sir! My name is Candy, and I am honored to serve you."

Candy? You could tell it was a fake name—only streetwalkers overseas would have such names.

While inwardly scoffing, Xiao Ming skilfully wrapped his arm around the woman’s waist, his smile beaming, "To meet the beautiful Miss Candy, tonight must indeed be my lucky night.

Darling, take me to exchange some chips!"