Chapter 463 Nightingale
Zhou Yi smiled slightly, "It was a decision I just made. I bought two residential properties in the village, planning to renovate and build a larger house."
Ling Feng: "..."
The women: "..."
After pausing in shock, Ling Feng couldn’t help but ask, "What’s this for? What exactly are you trying to do?"
"Nothing much, I just love the mountains and rivers of Shiliu Village, so I want to stay here whenever I have the time!" Zhou Yi said indifferently.
Ling Feng turned to Li Shiyun, "Can she, can she really do this?"
"Well, as long as the homeowner agrees, the village has no reason to stop it," replied Li Shiyun awkwardly.
"You must be Village Chief Li, right? Perfect, when I return from the county town, I was just planning to talk to you about the house renovation," Zhou Yi quickly said.
"Okay, then I will wait for you!" Li Shiyun said with a smile.
"Thank you!"
After saying that, Zhou Yi turned to Ling Feng, "If you’re in a hurry, then go ahead to the Security Bureau."
"Alright!"
Ling Feng felt helpless and just nodded his head, leaving with Lin Xue.
What he didn’t expect was to see Zhou Yi’s car parked at the door, ready to set off.
"Why don’t you ride in my car, so we don’t have to drive two vehicles?" Ling Feng asked.
"No thanks, I enjoy driving, not so much being a passenger!"
After saying that, Zhou Yi turned and got into her own car.
Ling Feng shook his head and got into the car with Lin Xue. He hadn’t even started the engine when he couldn’t help but say, "I really can’t figure her out; do you think she might actually refuse to leave the village?"
"I have a feeling she might, and now you’re probably in for some trouble!" Lin Xue said.
"What trouble can I have? If she wants to pester me, can’t I just avoid her?" Ling Feng rolled his eyes and turned the car around.
Lin Xue smiled silently, saying nothing, but she was quite clear about what Zhou Yi intended to do.
The ride was silent, and upon arriving at the Security Bureau, Zhou Yi got out of the car and looked around, "Nice environment, much quieter than other security bureaus!"
"You’ve visited many places?" Ling Feng asked.
"Of course. I’ve been to almost every branch in the country," Zhou Yi stated calmly.
Ling Feng was astonished, but before he could ask any questions, she had already pushed the door and entered.
Once inside, before Ling Feng had a chance to introduce her, Zhou Yi extended her hand to Chen Ping, "Hello, I’m Zhou Yi, special agent from the headquarters!"
"..."
This stunned both Ling Feng and Lin Xue!
Chen Ping was also taken aback and shook hands with Zhou Yi before asking, "To my knowledge, the headquarters only has two special agents, both using codenames..."
Zhou Yi grinned and nodded her head, "That’s right, I am Nightingale!"
"Uh..."
Chen Ping was instantly dumbfounded, and with some disbelief, he said, "But it’s said that although Nightingale is a woman, she is supposed to be an elderly person over sixty, how can you be so young?"
"That’s just a rumor. Not many people know about me. If you don’t believe it, you can use this to verify!"
As she spoke, Zhou Yi took out a rectangular, dark green seal from her pocket.
Chen Ping looked at it with a hint of respect and said, "Please wait here a moment; this is a serious matter, and I must be careful!"
"Understandable!"
Zhou Yi nodded calmly and sat down.
Ling Feng couldn’t hold back any longer and asked her, "How many identities do you actually have?"
"What’s the matter? An identity is just a label. What’s the issue with having one more or less?" Zhou Yi asked.
"You’re really something!"
Ling Feng thought to himself that she was incredible. Although she did not look older than him, judging by Chen Ping’s previous behavior, this person’s military rank might be higher than his own, and so her status too!
So, out of curiosity, he couldn’t help but ask, "What exactly does this special commissioner do, something like a female spy?"
"If you can’t speak properly, speak less. Nobody takes you for a mute!"
Zhou Yi had been indifferent to Ling Feng’s sarcasm, but after hearing this remark, she suddenly became irritated and said coldly with displeasure.
Seeing this reaction, Ling Feng chuckled and quickly said, "I really don’t understand, okay? Can’t I even ask if I’m not sure?"
"No, you can’t!"
Zhou Yi glared at him, intending not to speak anymore.
After a moment, Chen Ping hurried back, carefully returned the seal to Zhou Yi, and then said, "Nightingale, welcome to our place for an inspection!"
"No need for formalities. Whether I’m here for an inspection or not, I’m here to explain things so that this guy won’t always treat me like a thief!" Zhou Yi glanced at Ling Feng as she spoke.
As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Ping widened his eyes and reprimanded, "How can you talk to a superior like that? Miss Nightingale has been with the Security Bureau since she was six and became a special commissioner at eighteen. From now on, you should watch your attitude!"
Ling Feng: "..."
You traitor, selling me out at the crucial moment?
It seemed like the information about Zhou Yi was something he had just become aware of, so his attitude shifted drastically. Ling Feng said speechlessly, "Director, that’s not fair. How would I know who she is if she doesn’t tell me herself?"
"Would you believe me if I said it?" Zhou Yi glanced at him.
"I definitely wouldn’t believe it. Who told you to snatch my stuff without saying a word in the first place!" Ling Feng rolled his eyes.
Zhou Yi glared back, "Cut it out. That wasn’t even your property, but an artifact of ancient inheritance. It’s already quite generous that it wasn’t confiscated by headquarters, so don’t act smug about getting a bargain."
"Ling Feng, shut your mouth. Don’t talk to your superior like that!" Chen Ping also spoke sternly.
Completely helpless, Ling Feng really kept his mouth shut, not wanting to say anything else.
Zhou Yi watched him with a bit of schadenfreude and then spoke indifferently, "Last time, I indeed intended to take away the artifact discovered in Shahe Village, and it wasn’t for handing over."
"Don’t be surprised. I’ve been on a special mission recently and have infiltrated the inner workings of a covert organization, but the failure of the last mission led to not fully gaining their trust, which is why I decided to stay in Shiliu Village!"
"As for the reason I stayed, Ling Feng, don’t be nervous. I’m not targeting you. Firstly, it’s to show the covert organization, and secondly, I know that there are still things near your village that haven’t been unearthed."
Zhou Yi spoke eloquently, while Ling Feng listened quietly, his face changing colors.
It turned out the situation was so intricate, involving an organization called the covert organization!
After Zhou Yi had said nearly everything, Ling Feng then asked, "What does the covert organization do?"
"This organization specializes in murderous and smuggling activities, but in the past few years, they suddenly changed their modus operandi and began collecting cultural relics nationwide and smuggling them abroad. I have had my eye on them for a while now."
"So, Zhang Song and the others are all members of this organization?" Ling Feng asked.
"Correct, so when I say I’m not one of them, you should believe me now, right?" Zhou Yi asked.
Ling Feng shrugged, "You’re the superior now. Can I even say I don’t believe you?"
"Glad you understand!" Zhou Yi smiled slightly, "Then you’d better listen from now on!"