Zhao Jianfei turned to look at the members of the "XCOM" team, and said slowly, "Okay, let's get ready." The information held by the headquarters will be transmitted through the satellite network, and the actuary will be responsible for collecting the relevant information, and we will meet tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to discuss the specific course of action. At least tonight, we can get a good night's sleep. ”

The team members gradually dispersed and went back to rest.

Lin Rui couldn't sleep a little, it seemed that he always had a little insomnia before every action. Not fearful, but a little dazed. Being in a foreign land, facing an unknown future and fate, he always felt a little uneasy and at a loss. And when this happens, he always subconsciously wipes his gun. It seemed that only the cold and heavy feel of the weapon could give him a hint of stability.

"Over time, you'll get used to it. Ivan said faintly behind him.

"What?" Lin Rui turned around and frowned.

Ivan shrugged, "I can see what you're thinking. I mean, over time, you get used to it. Just like me, in the face of danger and death, the feelings are almost numb, and only a keen intuition remains. And it's this intuition that transcends emotions that has helped me get to where I am now. ”

"Sounds philosophical. Lin Rui smiled slightly.

"It's not a philosophy, it's a veteran's perception. Ivan walked up to him and sat down, holding a bottle on the table. "Would you like a drink?"

"Tequila, good stuff. Where did you get the wine?" Lin Rui frowned.

Ivan shrugged, "Routine checking Harlot's room in the morning, I found this bottle of suspicious liquid. Therefore, in line with the principle of protecting employers, I think it is necessary for us to verify whether this thing is poisonous or not before the employer drinks it. He grinned and pulled out two wine glasses and placed them on the table, "I don't even know when the last time I drank this." Probably before I entered service. ”

Lin Rui shook his head with a smile and said, "Okay, let's taste this suspicious liquid for the employer." Even if it's an extra benefit for the employer. ”

Salt and lemon, combined with alcohol, produce a heat strong enough to burn the soul, warm the stomach, and heat the blood. Lin Rui and Ivan drank cup after cup, letting the blood ignited by the alcohol surge in their bodies. Ivan reclined on the sofa and said to Lin Rui, "Do you know? Lin, you are a natural good warrior. Like me, I'm a natural good fighter. But it's a tragedy for people like us. ”

"You've drunk too much. Lin Rui said lightly.

"I didn't drink much. I was soberly aware of who I was and what I was doing. Ivan muttered, "You know, I've been to Iraq, Afghanistan, and so many other places, but there's never been one place I'm so obsessed with as Africa." Maybe I should come and live here when I officially retire. ”

"I don't see anything good here. Poverty, disease, famine, warlords like Harlot and Dunby, mercenaries like us. Genocide without any sense of morality, exploitation and plundering by those in power. It's the worst I've ever seen. Lin Rui sneered.

"But it's really bad. Ugly phenomena are everywhere, and not just here. It's just that there's not a lot of secrecy here. Ivan poured a glass of wine and laughed, "Relax, newcomer." You'll get used to it. ”

"Maybe. Lin Rui sighed and said.

"Aren't you two resting yet?" Yelena walked in, looking at the two men lying on the sofa without any image, and couldn't help frowning.

Ivan turned his head and said, "Hey, I'm just helping Lin Rui relax." You know there's nothing more relaxing than wine. ”

Yelena walked over and unceremoniously picked up the bottle on the table and gulped down the wine. Ivan was stunned and muttered, "I'm sorry, damn it, I forgot that you were Russian." ”

Lin Rui laughed and raised the wine glass in his hand, "To the Russians, hahaha." Yelena, do you know what we call Russians? Fighting people, hahaha. ”

Yelena put down the bottle in her hand, which was empty. She walked up to the balcony alone, sitting on the balcony railing, quiet and lonely.

"You know, Lin, she likes you. Ivan stabbed Lin Rui with one hand. "Maybe you should try to woo her. ”

"It can't be. Lin Rui shook his head and said.

"Why can't it? Come on, brother, that's a great beauty. Ivan said with a smile on his eyebrows. "And I've never seen her look at any other man like that. ”

Lin Rui said inexplicably, "What kind of eyes? Why didn't I feel it?"

"That's her cover-up, don't worry, brother. I'm pretty good at this kind of thing, and I can't be mistaken. Besides, she let you use her gun, the last time she saved us in town. I feel like that's the beginning, and she seems to be kind of interesting to you. Ivan shook his head.

"Just because I used her gun?" Lin Rui couldn't help laughing, "What kind of logic are you?"

"Hey, that sniper rifle isn't your average gun. It is said to be her baby, which has some special meaning for her, and she rarely uses it herself. There was a guy who didn't know what to do in the past and wanted to touch her gun, but she didn't speak, and directly pierced the guy's palm with a dagger. The name viper came from this. Ivan shrugged, "Normally, even if she died, she wouldn't let anyone touch that gun." ”

"But it was urgent. Lin Rui frowned.

"If it had been someone else, the situation would not have been as urgent as possible. Ivan said with a smile on his face. "We have a day like this, and we don't know tomorrow after today. So don't waste time and have fun in time. As Shakespeare said, a beautiful wine and a beautiful woman should not be disappointed. ”

Lin Rui frowned and said, "This is what Shakespeare said?"

"Who cares, maybe someone else says it, and what's the difference. I say this to show that I am British, and that I am an Englishman who has read books, as long as I mean the right thing. Ivan lowered his voice.

"Ivan, don't think I didn't hear it. If you say one more word, I'll abolish you. Yelena sat on the balcony and said slowly.

Ivan glanced at Lin Rui and said, "Look, you see that she obviously cares." Why else would she eavesdrop on us?"

Lin Rui couldn't cry or laugh, waved his hand and said, "Forget it, big guy, stop making such bad jokes." She's really going to settle accounts with you. ”

Ivan shrugged, "Believe it or not." I'm an expert on this. ”

"Okay expert, I'm done drinking. It's time for me to go to sleep too. Lin Rui pushed him away, lay on the sofa, and fell asleep deeply