When we arrived at Zhan's house, he handed me pajamas for the night and I went to take a shower first. When I was done with that, I went to see where Zhan was, since he wasn't in his bedroom. I just walked down the hall and finally found him in his office.

Seeing him so engrossed in his work, sitting there typing hastily, reminded me of me when I came to the agency from a mission or other job and wanted to quickly write everything down so as not to forget anything. But in this case, he wasn't working at all, I realized. He was answering an email from his daughter. I'm still surprised by the fact that he has a daughter.

I mean sure, it had been maybe only two hours when I first heard about his daughter and I can't even blame him for not telling me about her first. After all, what we both have is casual. After all, we're not a couple and he barely knows me. Just like I barely know him.

When he had answered his daughter's email, he won't tell me her name, which is Okay, he explained to me what the next business dinner is about. There we will meet the boss of a Taiwanese triad. And the reason for this meeting, also amazed me quite a lot.

Zhan said, "We are meeting the boss of a Taiwanese triad. The point is that he made me an offer and now he wants an answer from me."

"What kind of offer?" I asked.

"He offered me to marry his daughter and become a part of his triad and be under their protection."

"What? You don't really want to get married, do you?"

"Why not? My father won't be in business much longer. He, anyway. As soon as he leaves, he wants to hand over the reins to me. But as long as Wen Xu and Wen Chao are still around, of course they won't let that happen. Besides, I think Wen Xu knows who betrayed him. And if our father hands over his business, Xu will want to take revenge. I'd be safe in the triad in that regard."

"Are you crazy? You can't marry that woman because of that!"

"And why not? In the business world, it's perfectly normal to do such a thing."

"But not for you. You're not even into women. What kind of marriage are you trying to have?"

"Yibo, you sound like you're jealous right now."

"I'm not. But I admit, I don't like the idea of you considering marrying this woman. Let me help you, with your brothers. I can do that."

"So they can get away with it after all?"

"No! I'll make sure that doesn't happen."

"Well, we'll see. The business dinner isn't for another month anyway. I'll have plenty of time to think about it until then."

"Before I let you marry this woman, I'm going to arrest you and keep you a prisoner in my apartment until you come to your senses."

"You're going to arrest me and keep me locked up in your apartment?"

"If I have to, yes."

"Oho, Wang Yibo, you seem to be really brave."

"I am. Otherwise I wouldn't be with you!"

"I wouldn't do anything to you. Why should I? As long as we don't get in each other's way, we'll be fine."

"Mhm, as long as we remain friendly enemies. Zhan, what's the situation? Are you done with your work? Shall we go to bed then?"

"Yeah, I'm done. I have to get up early again tomorrow and be at the airport on time."

"It's going to Hungary, right? What do you have to do there?"

"Don't worry, nothing illegal. I'm just going to take a little vacation there. A few days at a spa hotel and nothing business related."

"And you're going to Hungary for that?"

"Why not? I've never been there before. And I've heard nothing but good things about this spa hotel. Besides, it's secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of the city."

"And when are you coming back? I thought I was supposed to spend the weekend with you?"

"Well, do you want to spend the weekend here? Then I'll postpone my vacation for a few days."

"Since you invited me and we had a date for Saturday, I'd be happy if you could postpone your vacation a few days."

"Okay. I'll do that then."

"Come on Zhan, let's go to bed." I said and extended my hand to Zhan. He got up and we went to the bedroom together. I let him show me how well the bullet wound has healed by now and he told me that it doesn't hurt anymore either and that he can even lie on that shoulder again.

He showed me that he could lie on his shoulder without pain by lying on his side and with his back to me when we went to bed and turned off the light.

After looking at his backside in the dark for a few minutes, I slid close to him and put my arm around him. Suddenly there was a question in me that I absolutely had to get rid of. I gave him a kiss on the back of the neck and he turned his head around a bit to face me and asked, "Hey, what was that one for?"

"Just so Zhan. Can I ask you something?"

"Is it related to my work?"

"Not directly I think. But in a way it does."

"Ask me."

"If we weren't on different sides, how would you feel about me?"

Zhan turned around to face me and was right in my arm with it. Resting his head on my right arm, he looked into my eyes and said, "If we weren't on different sides, I might even fall in love with you." I could see in his eyes that he meant it sincerely. And it touched me deeply inside. Which was something I had never known from myself before.

I kissed Zhan tenderly and said, "I feel the same way. I hate that we are enemies."

"Friendly enemies with benefits." Zhan corrected me. I nodded. But the way we looked at each other probably spoke more than a thousand truths.

I couldn't see that Zhan's cheeks were blushing, but I felt it when I put my hand on his cheek. This was the first time I had experienced anything like this with Zhan. He always seems cool and calm. Shows me how smart he is and always makes me realize that he is much better than me in many ways. But this, simple red cheeks, was the first time I experienced it with him. But not only with him. I felt my cheeks heat up as well.

Then when I kissed Zhan, it felt different than usual. Like warmer, more tender and much more intense. Every lip contact, every touch felt incredibly intense and caused a tingling sensation on my skin and also inside me.

And then when we slept with each other, it was not this lustful, fast and hard sex. It was emotional, gentle and romantic. I have no idea how this happened and what exactly is happening to us right now. I just know I don't want it to stop. But, our ways will part again. At the latest when my job is done and I have to go back to the Agency to prepare for the next job, it will end between us.

That was clear from the beginning. I've always kept that in the back of my mind. But, why is it so hard for me to think about? Why does the thought of it make me want to cling to him even tighter? Why I want to ask him to give up this life of illegal business and live a law-abiding life, so that we can move on and not have to say goodbye?

Zhan fell asleep in my arms and I watched him sleep for another half hour before I fell asleep too. I wanted to watch him the whole night, hold him tightly against me and enjoy every single second with him.

In the morning when my alarm clock rang, Zhan was already up. He was in the kitchen, sitting at the table. The maid was preparing breakfast while Zhan was drinking a tea. I sat down next to him and he kissed my cheek. I smiled and hugged him. "What time did you get up?" I asked him.

"Half an hour ago. I got a phone call. I have to see my father later, he wants to discuss something with me."

"I see. Anything important?"

"Mhhh, how to see it. It's about the anniversary of his brother's death. He wants everyone to come. And before that, he wants to go to the temple with me and discuss what should happen to his body in the event of his death."

Ever since yesterday, I've had the feeling that there's something Zhan doesn't want to tell me about his father. Is he sick? Is he going to die soon? Instead of saying anything, I just nodded and took a sip of his tea. The maid asked me if she should make me some tea too and I said, "No thanks, I'll share this one with Zhan."

"You heard. No more tea for our guest." Said Zhan with a grin and leaned against me. It was, like a normal morning between a normal couple.

When the maid finished preparing breakfast, Zhan and I ate breakfast together and I asked him, "Zhan? Say, can we make this exclusive between us while I'm here? I mean, that we only sleep with each other and not with others?"

"Sure. I wasn't planning on going to bed with anyone else anyway." He said.

"Yeah, me neither."

"Then we're in agreement. Oh yeah, what about the weekend now? The whole weekend? Or just one night?"

I thought about it for a moment, or at least pretended to, and said, "Definitely the whole weekend."

Zhan laughed and replied, "Very nice. We'll have plenty of time together then."

"Oh yeah." I said and wrapped Zhan in my arms, kissing. I wish it could always be like this.

Unfortunately, I had to leave for work after breakfast. Zhan lent me one of his cars for that because it was raining outside so I couldn't ride his motorcycle. I asked him when I was leaving if he would mind if I drove it to my father's house. Zhan shook his head and said, "Go ahead. I'll lend you the car as long as you need it."

He gave me another long goodbye kiss and even waved at me as I drove off. Unfortunately, since I then had to get back to my work, I pushed away thoughts of last night and Zhan and focused on how to get rid of Jackson?

I can't believe Jackson is investigating my mother and trying to get to her through me. He better should worry about our Defense Ministry, doing business with the Russian mafia!

And I had to figure out how to tell my dad that another agency is now investigating my mom. How are he and I going to get her to stop this crap and get back to obeying the law? Can we still prevent the worst from happening? Or is her fate already sealed?

Arriving at work, Ran asked me to talk to me in private. I thought it was about the last evening or last night. But instead, he reminded me once again to be careful with Jackson. I nodded and explained to him openly and honestly that Jackson has two missions. Our captain and my mother.

"Damn it. You should inform your father right away." Said Ran.

"Yes, after work I'm going to see him. If I leave now, it will be conspicuous. I don't think Jackson knows I'm a special agent. And I want to keep it that way."

"I see. Good. But pay attention then. Above all, pay attention to everything you say."

"Will do."

"Oh yes, one more thing. I hope you had a pleasant night Yibo."

"Mhhh? Oh um, haha, yes I had."

"Well enjoy it while you can. I had an idea that might help you a bit."

"What kind of idea?"

"Well, you could move in with Xiao Zhan. Why don't you ask your dad and ask him to back you up? You could say that Zhan is afraid of being attacked for betraying his brother, and that you'll stay there for his protection."

"Why all of a sudden? I mean, sure it would be nice. But I don't think it's a good idea. Because I don't want to get too attached to him. Besides, I don't want Jackson to notice Zhan. I'll stay at the dorm. Oh yeah, this weekend I'm staying away. I want to take a little time off and visit relatives."

"Okay. No big deal. It was just an idea of mine." Replied Ran.

After that short conversation with Ran, I suspect he's after the Wen's. Otherwise, he wouldn't have told me to move in with Zhan. Because if I lived with Zhan, he would start inventing reasons why he had to come there and would start befriending Zhan and getting evidence that would help convict the family and their crimes. Because that's how I would do it. He taught me that himself.

And I'm certainly not going to let that happen! When did the Wen's become the target of our agency? And why didn't my father tell me? I should warn Zhan. We have many special agents and they will start investigating the Wen's now. I won't let anyone lock up Zhan!