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　　TL: Zhao

　　Editing: Krisaia

　　'Yunding Tower… Who would have thought that I'd be back here again…' Li Yiming sank into his thoughts as he looked at the imposing tower in front of him. He looked at the newspaper stand nearby, the spot where he parked the bicycle he never came back to retrieve.

　　"These are our people," Lin Lu noticed Li Yiming's stare and was impressed at Li Yiming's keen observation.

　　Li Yiming nodded. In reality, he was simply a little disappointed at not being able to find the old man who watched over his bicycle for him.

　　"We've only a few people right outside of the building. Most of our reinforcements are at least two blocks away." Lin Lu revealed the entire set-up to Li Yiming, since his cooperation was necessary for the smooth sailing of the operation.

　　Lin Lu had been having a hard time understanding Li Yiming. When she worked with him in the past back in Tianshan, she remembered him as being a bright, positive individual. However, in his current state, she could only describe him as lifeless.

　　"Let's go inside." Li Yiming snapped out of his memories and led the way toward the venue. Lin Lu, after sending one last signal to an agent who was disguised as a security agent on the other side of the street, gave Li Yiming her hand and followed.

　　"h.e.l.lo, may I…" A security guard came to greet them warmly as soon as they entered the building and became suspicious as he laid eyes on Li Yiming.

　　"We're here for the banquet." Li Yiming showed him the invitation.

　　The security guard had his doubts as Li Yiming was certainly not someone he could recognize. However, after a quick check confirming the authenticity of the invitation, he quickly saluted the two politely and moved out of the way.

　　Li Yiming looked at Lin Lu as the two entered an elevator. The last time he came to this building, he was wearing the exact same outfit, and yet he was stopped. He believed the difference to be due to his coming with Lin Lu, who proved his social status this time around.

　　The venue was as sumptuously decorated as ever, only the theme color chosen this time was much less flashy, with a giant cloth banner hanging from the ceiling at the center of the hall depicting a silver and blue spear.

　　"Why don't we go find a place to sit?" Li Yiming looked around and found only staff members rus.h.i.+ng to set up the venue instead of other guests.

　　"If you'll excuse me, I need to go to the washroom." Lin Lu squeezed out a smile, her hand holding her purse clearly stiff.