<h4>Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Impersonation</h4>


    This kind of identity would require considerable effort to fake.


    He had been instructing his subordinates to study it.


    Unfortunately, so far, they hadn’t made any headway.


    "This matter is very important, but so is Doctor Ji’s situation." He couldn’t feel at ease knowing Ji Yu was on her own here.


    Ji Yu knew that remaining like this would easily arouse suspicion, so she simply contacted Gu Qixiao, instructing him to show some signs of being anxious and, preferably, toe to look for her as soon as possible.


    This might dispel the doubts lingering in their minds.


    Gu Qixiao was indeed worried when he got the news and naturally followed Ji Yu’s suggestions.


    Sure enough, when Li Yu saw Gu Qixiaoing to demand her return, his demeanor visibly rxed. "Mr. Gu, what you’re suggesting isn’t likely to work for now. After all, only Doctor Ji possesses this level of skill."


    Li Yu appreciated Ji Yu’s abilities, but unfortunately, they were not on the same path.


    He thought Ji Yu was excellent in every way, but sometimes absurdly stubborn, as if certain things simply couldn’t be negotiated.


    "You previously said that once this matter is resolved, Yu could go back, but you’ve gone back on your word." His cold gaze locked onto them, clearly displeased with the situation.


    "You can’t me us for this; it’s still because Doctor Ji’s skills haven’t reached the level where results can be expedited. We still need another month to wait."


    He knew Ji Yu was already doing her best, but some problems couldn’t be solved with mere words.


    "I want to see Yu." He looked visibly uneasy about Ji Yu’s situation, though his concern for her was also genuine.


    "Meeting her isn’t possible for now. Doctor Ji should’ve already told you that her task must be carried out with utmost confidentiality." He wasn’t going to relent, mainly because the stakes of this operation were too high to risk exposure.


    This n of theirs was critical.


    "Then how do I know you haven’t done something to Yu?" He feigned anger, but his worry appeared authentic.


    At this point, Li Yu no longer saw Ji Yu as a potential problem. "This is the agreement we made. Mr. Gu, you should follow the rules properly now. Making things difficult won’t harm Doctor Ji, but let’s avoid unnecessaryplications."


    They acted as if they were entirely innocent.


    To the uninformed, they might even seem like decent people.


    After going back and forth for a long time, Gu Qixiao finally decided to leave.


    Before departing, he didn’t forget to warn Li Yu, "If anything happens to Yu, I won’t let you off."


    His tone was icy, making it clear he didn’t want Ji Yu to stay here.


    "Rest assured, I would feel personally ountable if anything happened to Doctor Ji. After all, she has helped me with many things in the past."


    Li Yu still held Ji Yu in high regard and hadn’t forgotten their prior dealings.


    In hindsight, those events now seemed rather absurd.


    Hearing this, Gu Qixiao said nothing more and walked out of the base.


    Once in the car, he began considering whether he should rescue Ji Yu first before dealing with anything else. The people here were sinister, clearly up to no good. Prolonging negotiations with them would only waste time.


    Unfortunately, with no updates from Ji Yu, he could only wait for now.


    Meanwhile, Ji Yu was also deliberating whether to make a move. After all, the man in question was indeed trouble.


    As for Li Yu, he believed his n was wless. Even if Ji Yu wanted to cause disruptions, she’d need the capability to pull it off.


    In the following days, every time Li Yu saw Ji Yu, he greeted her with a cheerful smile, leaving her suspicious that he might have been plotting something secretly.


    "If you have something to say, just say it. Why act so unsettlingly?"


    He was the type of person who could be described as a scheming wolf in sheep’s clothing.


    No matter the situation, he always seemed to wear that same smiling face.


    Whaty in his heart, only he knew.


    "I just wanted to see you. Doctor Ji, you still recall the first time we met, don’t you?"


    As he spoke, a hint of nostalgia seemed to surface.


    "Nothing worth remembering. I’ve forgotten most of the details, and besides, you did pay me back then."


    She still had some vague recollections, though.


    "You’re right. If you truly remembered, it wouldn’t make sense that you didn’t recognize me right away. But with you, it’s different for me—I remember you vividly."


    They’d discussed this matter several times before.


    But Ji Yu had no real interest in revisiting those memories.


    "The reason you remember me must be because I operated on your face. But out of everyone I’ve operated on, the list is too long for me to remember each one."


    Even this man likely left only a faint impression at best.


    His expression indicated he’d easily picked up on Ji Yu’s subtext.


    "You really are adorable." But this kind of "adorable" carried an unsettling undertone.


    "Ji Yu, you should seriously consider me. I don’t care about your child’s situation."


    Ji Yu raised her brows, unable to hold back her sarcasm. "You’re really something. What, do you enjoy ying the fool for yourself now?" The absurdity of someone liking a situation like this was astonishing.


    "Others wouldn’t qualify, but you do."


    He had unwavering confidence in Ji Yu’spetence. Nobody else would even stand a chance.


    Ji Yu finally understood. From the beginning, he’d been upfront about his goals, showing no intention of forming any emotional connection—likely only seeking to use her.


    "Your honesty is admirable." But their rapport was far from friendly.


    "I already have someone I want to be with for the rest of my life, and my child already has a father. Why would I follow whatever you say?" Their actions would inevitably be exposed sooner orter.


    While their values shed, Ji Yu’s abilities were undeniably enticing.


    "Ji Yu, you haven’t yet discovered the fun that’s out there. Once you’re with me, you’ll realize there’s so much more to this world than just romantic entanglements."


    There were plenty of things that could bring joy.


    It was very simple for him to experience that for himself.


    "By staying with me, you’ll experience countless things you’ve never encountered before. Isn’t that enough for you?"


    Ji Yu frowned. "Sorry, I don’t have such ns for now."


    For her, turning to the dark side would be effortless, but she simply had no interest.


    "I don’t trust people so easily. The things you’re saying all sound incredibly boring to me."


    To Ji Yu, these matters were trivial.


    Instead of feeling deterred, he looked at Ji Yu with remarkable patience. "I know what you’re thinking. But there’s no need to rush. Everyone has their own perspective on these things. I believe you’ll understand me sooner orter."


    These matters were simply a matter of timing.


    Ji Yu had no intention of continuing the conversation with him.


    "Thanks for your kindness, but I’d rather not continue this topic. You can leave now."