Pregnant After Healing the Alpha

Chapter 182: Chapter 175: Don’t be afraid, I will protect you
 

“This… this won’t do! How could we trouble you to pick them up? I should—ouch—”

That’s it, I can’t go on. If I continue, I’m afraid I will embarrass myself in front of Qiao Jing.

“It’s fine, I’ve been feeling bored staying here anyway. A walk would be good.” Qiao Jing took her phone and left.

Gan Lanlan looked at Qiao Jing with a moved expression, thinking that Professor Qiao was such a wonderful person!

Outside the kindergarten.

In a van, there were six people, all well-covered and holding tools, staring at the kindergarten’s gate.

The leader pulled out a photo, and on it was Gan Qiqi.

“Take another look, guys, don’t mix it up. We’re getting big money for this job. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can go have dinner with Sister Jing.”

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen Sister Jing. I wonder how she’s been? Has she gotten even prettier?” said Abler, one of Qiao Jing’s diehard fans.

No sooner had Abler spoken than the person beside him stared intently forward, “Sister Jing has indeed become more and more attractive over time. She’s shed her youthful air, and now she carries a real woman’s charm. That figure, truly a sight to behold!”

“How do you know?” Abler asked, completely confused.

The person next to him pointed ahead.

Following the direction of the pointing, Abler instantly spotted Qiao Jing standing among a group of parents.

At the entrance of the kindergarten, it was crowded with people, all there to pick up their children.

Even so, Qiao Jing’s exceptional presence meant she stood out immediately to anyone’s eyes.

“It really is Sister Jing!” Abler almost rushed out impulsively.

“Now’s not the time for reunions. Let’s complete the task at hand first,” said Sha Te, the captain of this squad of mercenaries.

“Strange, what’s Sister Jing doing here?”

“Nonsense, what else could she be here for? KFC? Obviously, she’s here to pick up a kid.”

Abler’s eyes widened, “No way, I haven’t seen Sister Jing for years and her kid is already this old? But that can’t be right. If Sister Jing had a child, how come we haven’t heard anything about it?”

“What nonsense are you thinking about? Have some common sense, okay? We met Sister Jing just two years ago, and she was still on her own then. How could she possibly have a child?” Sha Te rolled his eyes at Abler in exasperation.

Abler patted his chest in relief. It was good that wasn’t the case.

As they were watching, the gates of the kindergarten opened, and the classes came out in an orderly sequence.

“Look! That little girl!” Sha Te pulled out the picture again for comparison.

“That’s her! Get ready to move!”

“Captain, why does the Qian Family want us to snatch a little girl? She’s so cute, they wouldn’t want to kill her, would they?” Abler couldn’t help feeling some compassion.

“What’s with all the foolish talk? We’re mercenaries; this is our business. If you can’t stomach it, then you’re out.”

“Tch! I was just saying,” Abler shrugged off the comment.

All those who had joined the mercenary squad were living life on the edge, savoring blood with every breath. It was unavoidable, given the turmoil in Country Yi.

If they could live a peaceful life, who would choose this existence of constant danger?

“She’s coming out! Now’s the time! Move in!” Sha Te, with a stern killer’s expression, got out of the car.

The next second—

they saw Gan Qiqi trotting towards Qiao Jing with her little short legs.

“Sister Qiao!” Gan Qiqi hugged Qiao Jing’s legs warmly.

Qiao Jing pulled out a lollipop she had bought on the way and handed it to Gan Qiqi.

Gan Qiqi smiled sweeter than sugar, “Thank you, Sister Qiao, Sister Qiao is really nice, the very best in the world—the best—”

At this point, Gan Qiqi became conflicted. “That is, besides my mom and dad!”

“Oh, and my brother is also great, but he comes after you,” Gan Qiqi added.

Qiao Jing couldn’t help but laugh and shook her head, then tousled Gan Qiqi’s little head. “You’d better not say that to your brother. I’m worried he might get jealous.”

“He won’t, if someone else was placed before him, he’d definitely get mad, but if it’s Sister Qiao, he definitely won’t. I guarantee it!” Gan Qiqi said, striking her little chest with the savvy of someone beyond her years.

Qiao Jing was once again amused by Gan Qiqi’s clever antics when suddenly, she caught sight of several familiar figures.

Turning her head, she saw that these people were all wearing uniform attire, their faces covered with masks, and donning goggles and hats.

“Is it you guys?” Qiao Jing took a few more glances before she recognized them.

Sha Te and the others were somewhat taken aback.

“Did you all come here specifically to find me? How did you know I was here?” Qiao Jing asked, puzzled.

Sha Te and his companions “…”

Qiao Jing, observing each person standing as still as a post, frowned. “You didn’t come specifically to find me?”

Indeed, what were the odds?

Speaking of which, she had come to pick up Gan Qiqi because Gan Lanlan was suddenly suffering from stomach pains. Otherwise, she would not have come at all.

“Wait a minute! Could it be that you’re here on a mission?” Qiao Jing narrowed her eyes and asked.

Abler scratched the back of his head, then removed the mask and goggles from his face. The others followed suit.

“Sister Jing, it’s not convenient to talk here. Let’s change locations,” Sha Te stepped forward and suggested.

Upon hearing Sha Te’s words, Qiao Jing looked down at Gan Qiqi, who was eating candy. Her starry eyes slightly drooping, she had already guessed most of it.

Inside the cafe.

Qiao Jing and Sha Te, along with the others, sat down face to face.

“Who hired you?”

Sha Te’s face showed difficulty.

“I understand, mercenary teams have their rules; even under the threat of death, they must not betray information, otherwise, they would become the target of a industry-wide manhunt,” Qiao Jing was well aware of this.

“Yes, Sister Jing, you’ve been with our team before, you know the rules of our profession, so we really can’t reveal anything to you,” Sha Te sighed.

Qiao Jing’s eyebrows lifted, and she smiled. “You’re right, I’m also a member of your team, so telling me doesn’t count as leaking information to outsiders.”

Sha Te slapped his forehead, “Smart, Sister Jing, you’re the clever one! We blockheads didn’t think of that!”

“Captain, you call yourself a blockhead, don’t lump us in with you. We all have human brains,” Abler teased.

As soon as Abler finished speaking, Sha Te slapped the back of his head, “Get lost! We’re all on the same team; if I’m a blockhead, so are all of you!”

“Hahaha—” The group burst into laughter.

“Right, Sister Jing, what are you planning to do next? Do you need our help?” Sha Te asked earnestly.

Qiao Jing set down her coffee and nodded.

The scene shifted.

The Qian Family and the mercenary team met at the factory near the docks as planned.

Qiao Jing held Gan Qiqi’s hand and encouraged her with words of comfort, “Don’t be afraid, I will protect you.”