Chapter 499: Chapter 497 Luo Jingwei’s Determination
"Why are you looking for Lu Zifeng?"
Luo Jingwei listened, utterly confused.
"He has something I need."
Qin Hao casually explained, then took out his phone and dialed Fatty’s number.
In a rented room miles away, Fatty was playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds half-naked. When the phone rang and he saw it was Qin Hao calling, his massive body shook, and he answered immediately, ignoring his game.
"Hey, boss, why are you calling me so late?"
"Fatty, I need you to find someone named Lu Zifeng for me. Can you check it out now?"
"Of course, Lu Zifeng, right? Hold on, boss!"
Fatty said as his chubby hands danced rapidly over the keyboard, his small eyes glued to the computer screen.
As lines of code flashed by, countless men’s faces appeared on the screen.
If there were a top hacker present, they would notice these faces were located worldwide, all associated with the name "Lu Zifeng."
In other words, the faces on the computer were all suspicious individuals resembling "Lu Zifeng."
As time passed, the faces continued to change, and so far, over a thousand had flashed by.
Unfortunately, none of the thousand faces belonged to Lu Zifeng.
"Still haven’t found him?"
The longer he waited, the more anxious Qin Hao became, and he urged impatiently.
Fatty’s face showed signs of madness, "Boss, how strange, could Lu Zifeng be a rat in a hole? My GPS can’t find him!"
As a top hacker, failing to find the person his boss wanted shook Fatty deeply, edging him toward insanity.
Qin Hao knew that Fatty, despite his carefree demeanor, was actually a perfectionist Virgo. Since he was searching seriously, he’d inevitably do it perfectly.
So he waited patiently for five more minutes.
By then, Fatty’s face had twisted severely, and he croaked, "Boss... I’m such a waste... I can’t find that damn Lu Zifeng!"
"Alright, alright, Fatty, you’re still the world’s number one hacker. That Lu Zifeng must know I’m looking for him and is deliberately hiding in the shadows."
Qin Hao comforted Fatty, offering a self-explanation: "It’s the enemy being too cunning. Just get your mindset straight; I’ll come to you next time I need something."
With that, he hung up the phone, tossed it aside, and lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling.
At this moment, a deep sense of powerlessness engulfed his mind and body.
Since knowing Qin Hao, Luo Jingwei had never seen him so despondent.
Lu Zifeng must be crucial to him; otherwise, he wouldn’t be like this...
After an internal struggle, Luo Jingwei made up her mind and said resolutely, "Qin Hao, I can help you find Lu Zifeng!"
"Silly girl, you don’t have to do that."
Qin Hao rejected Luo Jingwei’s proposal without any hesitation.
No matter his predicament, he would never sacrifice his woman for his cause.
After all, for Jingwei, Lu Zifeng was a past she’d rather not recall.
If possible, Qin Hao hoped Luo Jingwei would never think of that name again.
Sensing Qin Hao’s indisputable tone, Luo Jingwei’s face darkened, and she said, "Alright then. You rest for a bit, I’ll go to the bathroom."
She quietly walked to the bathroom and, as the door closed, her pretty face turned serious, and her gaze filled with determination.
"Qin Hao, I know you’re doing this for my good, but I’ve always been blessed by your kindness. Now that there’s a chance, please let me help you for once."
Luo Jingwei muttered to herself and took out her phone to dial that number.
After three rings, the call connected, and Lu Zifeng’s deep voice came through, "Hello."
Luo Jingwei didn’t rush to respond but took a deep breath.
"Who is this!"
On the other side, Lu Zifeng’s tone turned sinister.
At that moment, Luo Jingwei’s mindset became steady, and she replied calmly, "Lu Zifeng, it’s me."
"Oh."
In a dim room, Lu Zifeng was lying carelessly. Upon hearing Luo Jingwei’s voice, his body tensed up immediately, and his face turned venomous, "Ah, it’s Jingwei. Why the sudden leisure to call me?"
He deliberately softened his tone, but the fierceness on his face became increasingly apparent.
Luo Jingwei didn’t know Lu Zifeng’s feelings, and even if she did, she would not flinch.
After all, this was all she could do for Qin Hao.
"I have something to tell you, can we talk in person?"
Hearing Luo Jingwei’s request, Lu Zifeng was instantly overjoyed, "Of course. But it’s too late today, and it’s inconvenient for a girl like you. Let’s meet at Wan Chai Pier tomorrow morning, but you must come alone."
"Alright, see you tomorrow morning."
After speaking, Luo Jingwei hung up. Then, looking at her reflection in the mirror, she realized her face had turned pale.
"Calm down, Lu Zifeng isn’t that scary. I must face him, even if it’s for Qin Hao!"
Encouraging herself, Luo Jingwei left the bathroom, and by the time she returned to the bedroom, her expression had returned to normal.
"My stomach hurts a bit, so it took me a while, sorry!"
Luo Jingwei playfully stuck out her tongue and sat closer to Qin Hao on the bed.
"Could it be that time of the month?"
Qin Hao had a mysterious smile, with a tinge of sadness in his eyes.
By now, how could he not notice Luo Jingwei’s unusual behavior?
And ever since his Inner Strength breakthrough, his hearing had reached incredible levels. Even with the bathroom door closed earlier, he had heard Luo Jingwei’s words clearly.
What moved him was Luo Jingwei’s willingness to conquer her fear for him; what saddened him was his inability to change her mind.
Though they hadn’t been together long, Qin Hao understood deeply the stubborn heart hidden beneath Luo Jingwei’s charming and gentle exterior.
"You can even predict that about me, Qin Hao, you’re truly a sly man!"
Luo Jingwei thought the time-of-the-month excuse was pretty good and deliberately acted coquettish and cute.
"How is that sly? It’s being attentive, isn’t it?"
"Ugh! My stomach isn’t feeling well, and you’re still messing around!"
Luo Jingwei gently nudged away Qin Hao’s mischievous hand and fled to the door, "It’s not convenient to stay up with my period, so I’m going to rest!"
"Wait."
Just as Luo Jingwei was about to leave, Qin Hao darted over and hugged her tightly.
"Ah, even in this state, you’re being bad."
Feeling the broad chest behind her, Luo Jingwei was filled with infinite security.
She wanted to be held by Qin Hao forever, but tomorrow would still come, and she had to find Lu Zifeng’s address for Qin Hao.
"A goodbye hug, huh. Jingwei, your body is so soft!"
Qin Hao chuckled mischievously, lightly brushing a button-sized device into her hair.
After that, he let go of the beauty, waving his hand, "Go and rest."
"Hmm, you should sleep early too!"
Luo Jingwei looked at Qin Hao longingly, but eventually, she left the room.