Chapter 106: Chen Ling's Heart

"That’s fine, I won't force you. I’m very happy that you can come to help me. This operation is absolutely confidential. Do not tell anyone, including Xiao Ling and your friends. Don't tell anyone. Suppose you are caught later, or the operation is exposed, do not say anything. In short, unless this matter is finally completed, it must be kept strictly to yourself. I know the requirements are a bit excessive for you, but I hope you can understand. Of course, you still have a choice now!"

Chen Feng then took out an A4 sheet of paper and handed it to me, saying, "This is a non-disclosure agreement. Take a look. If there are no problems, sign it. However, once you sign it, you must keep this secret to the death, otherwise, you will be dealt with according to the terms inside. You should carefully look at the final terms!"

I looked at the final terms, and the conditions were very strict. However, this was understandable, as it was equivalent to a state secret and could not be easily leaked. But at this moment, I was a bit hesitant because I didn't know if I could withstand the torture if I were really caught. After all, what I’ve seen on TV is very terrifying, and I really have no confidence in my heart.

Seeing me hesitate, Chen Feng didn't urge me. However, at this time, Chen Ling came up and shouted at us, "Dad, Yang Yun, what are you doing? Dinner is ready!"

"Alright, I know, we’re coming!" Chen Feng stood up and said.

Then Chen Feng walked up to me and patted my shoulder, saying, "Alright, let’s go eat first, don't keep them waiting. Think about it while you eat. I know the pressure might be a bit high for your first time taking on such a mission, but rest assured, as long as you make a contribution to the country, the rewards we give you will definitely not be small!"

I followed Chen Feng downstairs. When Chen Ling saw me and Chen Feng, she shouted impatiently, "Dad, what were you doing upstairs? Did you bully him?"

"You little girl, you haven't even married yet and you’re already siding with outsiders!" Chen Feng joked to Chen Ling.

"Dad, what are you saying? If you keep joking, I won't talk to you anymore!" Chen Ling said, her face flushed with anger.

Hearing their words, I lowered my head awkwardly and didn't speak, because if I interjected now, they were making fun of me, and I probably wouldn't know how to respond.

"Alright, don't tease Xiao Yang. Can't you see Xiao Yang isn't saying anything?" Chen Ling’s mother gave Chen Ling and Chen Feng a look, signaling them to say less.

I hurriedly said, "No, no, actually this is quite good, the family atmosphere is quite lively!"

What I said was indeed my true feelings, because this kind of family atmosphere was something I truly yearned for.

After we went down, Chen Ling’s mother kept putting food in my bowl, telling me to eat more. Chen Ling kept chatting with me. As for Chen Feng, he didn't say much from start to finish, nor did he pay much attention to me, as if what we had discussed in the study didn't happen at all.

After eating, Chen Feng didn't urge me, nor did he ask me to go to the study, but went upstairs by himself, leaving me to chat with Chen Ling and her mother.

Although I was chatting with them, I was thinking about the non-disclosure agreement the whole time, because I knew that I would eventually have to make a decision, sooner or later.

After chatting with them for a while, I went to the study to find Chen Feng. When Chen Feng saw me come, he smiled and said to me, "So? Have you thought it over?"

I nodded, feeling quite nervous, because I was indeed quite afraid. But I had never been a brave person from start to finish; many things were forced upon me.

"The agreement is here. If you think there are no problems, sign it!" Chen Feng handed me the agreement, then gave me a pen, signaling that I could sign.

Looking at the non-disclosure agreement in front of me, I took a deep breath, picked up the pen on the table, hesitated for a long time, and finally gritted my teeth and signed my name. After signing, I felt as if all my strength had been drained, and I sat on the chair next to me.

Chen Feng picked up the non-disclosure agreement I had just signed, looked at it, then put it away. He stood up, bowed deeply to me, and said respectfully, "On behalf of myself, I express my highest respect for your actions!"

Chen Feng’s sudden gesture startled me. I hurriedly ran over to help Chen Feng up and said, "Uncle Chen, what are you doing? This is too much, I can't accept this!"

Chen Feng stood up and said to me, "It’s not too much, it’s not too much. You deserve this respect. I didn't expect you to have such patriotic feelings. It’s truly great. Then this mission will depend on you. Rest assured, I will find various departments to assist you. Just go ahead and do it boldly. As long as you don't go too far, I can help you smooth things over!"

Chen Feng’s words were equivalent to giving me an imperial decree, allowing me to go ahead and do it boldly, giving me a reassurance.

I nodded at Chen Feng and said, "Uncle Chen, don't worry, I will do my best to complete the mission!"

I had already been trying to find ways to investigate the Li family’s strengthening potion, and with Chen Feng, a government official, helping me, I naturally felt much bolder. It felt like I had backing behind me, and this backing was very powerful and exaggerated.

Although I didn't know what level or position Chen Feng held, judging by the guarantee he gave me, his power was not small. And this was a classified state mission, which was equivalent to having the country behind me. With the entire H country supporting me, was I still afraid of a Li Hong?

After hearing my words, Uncle Chen hugged me and patted my shoulder, saying, "It seems the rumors aren't necessarily reliable. I don't intend to interfere with you and Xiao Ling’s affairs anymore. Keep it up, young man, I think highly of you!"

"Uncle Chen, don't tease me. Chen Ling and I are really just ordinary classmates, there’s no other relationship!" I hurriedly explained awkwardly.

Chen Feng laughed heartily and didn't say anything more.

After a few more words, I left Chen Ling’s home. When Chen Ling saw me off to the intersection, her expression was a bit unnatural, fidgeting and looking like she had something to say.

I looked at Chen Ling suspiciously and asked, "What’s wrong?"

"Did my dad say anything weird to you?" Chen Ling suddenly asked.

"No, we just chatted about some ordinary things, nothing special!"

"Really?" Chen Ling was still suspicious.

"Really, don't you believe me?"

"Is that so? Then Brother Yang Yun, I have a very serious question I want to ask you, please answer me seriously!"

Chen Ling’s words suddenly became serious and heavy. I was very uncomfortable with this atmosphere, and I had a bad premonition in my heart, even having the thought of running away in my mind.