Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife

Chapter 793: Chapter 793: Be Careful Not to Give Yourself Away

The night was deep, and Qi Taiguo stood on the balcony with Ning Ge, discussing the most secretive matters.

When he heard Ning Ge’s words, Qi Taiguo was shocked and conflicted. He hadn’t expected that beneath this man’s flippant and unserious exterior hid such an identity.

"Do your big brother and Old Master Ning know about this?" Qi Taiguo took a drag of his cigarette and asked.

"Besides you, no one else knows," Ning Ge glanced at him.

Qi Taiguo fell silent, then said, "You don’t plan to tell them?" He paused before adding, "There are no walls that can block the wind forever, one day they will find out."

"I’ll talk about it when the time comes! If I told them now, they probably wouldn’t let me continue!" Ning Ge chuckled lightly, "In their eyes, it’s better for me to remain a good-for-nothing!"

"Nonsense, Chief Ning and Old Master Ning have high hopes for you," Qi Taiguo blurted out a rebuke.

Ning Ge merely shrugged noncommittally.

"Espionage always lurks in the shadows, it’s inherently a covert identity. Once a person is sacrificed..." Qi Taiguo pursed his lips and said, "Once sacrificed, the person won’t be publicly acknowledged but will forever be buried in the archives."

Spies cannot be exposed to the light; even if sacrificed, they will not be recorded and will remain in eternal darkness.

"I didn’t take on this role for personal glory," Ning Ge said, shrugging.

"That’s the point, in the public eye, one always carries more value. Being an agent for the state or something along those lines is better than being a spy," Qi Taiguo said. "If you really want to continue in this line of work, with Chief Ning’s support, getting into the National Security Department wouldn’t be a problem."

"We’ll see. I don’t have that intention for the time being!" Ning Ge replied.

Qi Taiguo ground his teeth in frustration at Ning Ge’s nonchalant demeanor.

"What’s the mission this time? What exactly is that document, did you really steal it?" Qi Taiguo asked again about the day’s events.

Ning Ge’s expression turned stern as he said, "It’s the alliance contract terms with Japan. Our goal this time is to sabotage their alliance."

Qi Taiguo was slightly startled, "Then, taking it away is enough to sabotage them?"

"Of course not, there’s much more to do. You also know of the strategy of sowing discord?" Ning Ge raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly.

Qi Taiguo pursed his lips.

"Don’t worry about this matter; it’s not your business," Ning Ge advised.

Qi Taiguo huffed, "You talk as though it’s simple. We are responsible for the mission; now that there’s been trouble, we’re the ones who will take the blame."

"Relax, nothing is more important than national interests. No blame will be cast upon you," Ning Ge patted his shoulder.

Qi Taiguo dodged his hand, finished his cigarette, and said, "No matter what you’re doing now, take good care of yourself. And, don’t say anything in front of Cheng Su; she’s a smart woman. Be careful not to slip up in front of her."

Thinking of Cheng Su, a gentle look flickered in Ning Ge’s eyes, but it quickly faded as he looked down and feigned composure, "I’ve got it in my mind. She won’t find out." And he thought thankfully it was nighttime as he sternly reminded himself not to indulge in baseless fantasies.

"Accidents can always happen. She’s smart, but she’s still an ordinary woman. Some things are not meant for her to bear. I only hope that she can lead an ordinary, peaceful life, just like now, doing business, reading books, that’s all," Qi Taiguo said.

Ning Ge gave him a look and said, "Don’t underestimate her. Sometimes, she is much stronger than you’d think."

"However strong she is, she’s still a fragile woman," Qi Taiguo stared at him. "I don’t want her living in constant fear, understand?"

"Fine, fine, I’ll be careful to keep it hidden, happy?" Ning Ge raised his hands in surrender.

Qi Taiguo snorted coldly and turned to go back to the room behind him, "I’m going to sleep. You should leave."

Ning Ge did not say a word, he just slowly finished his cigarette, deep in thought.