"The information isn't with me; another Spy took it," Natasha replied, shaking her head.
"A better Spy than you?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.
"Impossible for her to be better than me, but not much worse. We've traded blows a few times, so we're evenly matched," Natasha wouldn't inflate someone else's ego and diminish her own, but she indirectly acknowledged the Spy's abilities.
"Where is she?"
"I don't know. She helped me draw the Monster's fire, and then she disappeared. But I'm certain she's still alive, and even now, she's watching us somewhere!"
Natasha stated her guess very firmly; she knew that an elite Spy would never easily abandon their mission. William Birkin's daughter was here; she definitely wouldn't go far.
"Are you sure?" Zhou Yi, asking this question, had already used his super vision to scan the surroundings. He didn't doubt Natasha's guess; those who could become elites wouldn't make groundless accusations.
So, he soon discovered a sneaky figure. The figure seemed to have noticed Zhou Yi's investigation and disappeared into the darkness without any hesitation.
However, anything Zhou Yi set his sights on wouldn't escape so easily. With a single stride, Zhou Yi vanished from where he stood. Natasha, who had been watching from the side, wore a gloating smile. The debt from those two bullets wouldn't be so easily erased. Even if she had helped to draw fire before, it wouldn't change anything.
As a commercial Spy, Ada Wong had always been proud of her professional skills. In this field, she didn't believe anyone could surpass her, and there weren't many who could even compare. Whether it was the business world, the intelligence agencies of various countries, or even the military, she held this belief.
It was precisely because of this confidence that she dared to step into Umbrella's domain, to steal its secrets. It had to be said, she had done very well. She even obtained one of Umbrella's most important achievements during the most chaotic time.
But unlike her previous perfect endings, today, she had met an opponent. And it was an opponent she had to admit was a troublesome match for her.
He had obtained one of the most important results from her, and was also eyeing the things she had already obtained.
After a few exchanges, neither side had gained any advantage, and just as they were preparing for their final clash, an intruder barged in.
The rest of the matter went without saying. And upon seeing the guy who had eliminated the Monster scanning the surroundings, Ada Wong decisively chose to retreat.
Although confident, Ada Wong still had a sense of self-awareness. She was just an elite Spy, not some kind of superhero. Relying on the equipment she had, she didn't have any confidence in dealing with the newcomer. So retreating became the top priority.
But even if she had made such a decision at the first moment, it was already too late.
Just as she turned her head, she saw the figure holding the gun standing opposite her, only a few feet away. This made Ada Wong cautiously grip her weapon. This distance was very dangerous, and she didn't think she could escape unscathed, especially after witnessing the power of his long gun.
Zhou Yi walked forward a few steps, holding the long gun in reverse. He ignored the increasingly deep wariness and fear in Ada Wong's eyes, and simply reached out his hand, saying,
"Give me the T-Virus data. Considering we're both Chinese, I can let you leave!"
Ada Wong subtly stepped back two steps, but a smile remained on her face.
"You're also Chinese? Since we're compatriots, can you let me go, for the sake of our shared heritage?"
"You should know the value of that data. A smart person wouldn't hold onto such a thing, even if a mountain of money was placed before them!"
"I'm sorry, it seems I'm not the smart person you speak of. Money is indeed a very persuasive thing. I don't deny it!" Ada Wong shook her head and refused. She had been lurking for so long and spent countless efforts for this data. There was no way she would give up so easily.
"I don't like killing people, but that doesn't mean I won't. If you're smart, you'll know how to choose," Zhou Yi said, frowning as he issued his final ultimatum. He didn't like the woman's display of cunning, so he threatened her without hesitation.
"Hey! Hey! Hey! Maybe we can talk, Mr. Zhou. We can discuss anything, right?" Ada Wong quickly raised her hands, sensing Zhou Yi's impatience.
The martial prowess Zhou Yi displayed was incredibly intimidating, leaving her with no desire to resist. She didn't want to get shot by him; it wasn't worth it.
"You know who I am?"
"I keep records of all the important people in Raccoon City, and you, a wealthy newcomer, are no exception. One of the richest young men in the world, Zhou Yi. Although I wasn't sure at first, I can confirm it now," Ada Wong said, a fake smile returning to her face, a smile Zhou Yi hated.
"Just say what you want. I don't like wasting time." Since she recognized him and wanted to "discuss," she must want something. And as long as she needed something from him, it wouldn't be a problem. Zhou Yi was confident about this.
"Of course, I don't like wasting time either."
"As you know, I spent a lot of energy and time on this information. I need to give it to my employer in exchange for a meager reward. That's the only way I can justify my hard work. But if I give the information to you, all that effort will be for nothing. You wouldn't want a compatriot struggling in a foreign land to be exploited like that, would you?"
"How much do you want?" Zhou Yi asked directly upon hearing this. In his view, it was just a matter of money. But he was wrong this time.
"No, no, no, I don't need money. With my status, no amount of money would be worth it. What I need is something else, such as... your protection?"
Zhou Yi's eyes immediately showed a guarded expression, which wasn't surprising. A Spy came to you, saying they wanted to serve you. This kind of thing would cause this feeling in anyone with a bit of status. After all, their profession made people view them with suspicion.
Recognizing the wariness in Zhou Yi's eyes, Ada Wong straightened her expression and said seriously,
"This isn't a joke, sir. I'm serious, this is the most solemn choice I've made."
"Although I don't know the person who has been at a standstill with me for so long, I can already guess which organization they belong to. I've dealt with people from the CIA and FBI, and there aren't any female operatives as elite as her among them. And even if there were, they wouldn't go after a big player like Umbrella. So I thought of a larger organization."
"If they get involved here, neither I nor the people who hired me will have a good ending. We don't have the ability to go against the whole world. So, for the sake of my future, finding a boss with a more solid backing is the best choice."
"Don't worry about the treatment. And you don't belong to any official organization. After thinking it over, I believe you are the best choice."
Ada Wong's meaning was clear: she wanted to use Zhou Yi's influence to escape S.H.I.E.L.D.'s pursuit. Because of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s involvement, she had clearly realized the danger of the T-Virus. Umbrella, which created this thing, was already being purged, not to mention those who wanted to use it to make a fortune. She was almost certain that anyone who came into contact with this thing would not escape a crime against humanity. Because of this, she wanted to get herself out of it.
Of course, this was also a last resort when she couldn't escape. If she could, she still wanted to make a fortune with this thing first. As for going back empty-handed, forget it. The organization behind her had done a lot of clearing out useless waste.
Zhou Yi sized up this woman with her earnest words. Short black hair, soft and charming features. She was indeed a rare beauty, and although her face was a bit dirty, it couldn't hide the jade-like complexion of her skin. And when he savored her heroic and valiant temperament, it was actually not inferior to Natasha.
The most crucial thing was that she was Chinese. Zhou Yi was not a soft-hearted person, but when he saw the sincerity in this woman's eyes, he decided to give her a chance.
There was the reason of her beauty, and also the factor of her being a compatriot. But more importantly, she had ability. A Spy who was evaluated by Natasha as being on par, was worth his giving her a chance. Talent, couldn't be let go just because of concern about what she was up to. Especially at this time, when he needed a large number of people to fill the vacancies under his command.
As long as he paid attention, he wouldn't lose too much if he lost the bet. And if he won, he would have a capable subordinate. Anyone with a little bit of heart knew what to do.
"Tell me your name? Don't use anything to deceive me, you know. Since you want to join me, you should show the most basic sincerity."
"Ada Wong!" Seeing the confusion in Zhou Yi's eyes, Ada Wong immediately explained. "I'm an American-born Chinese."
"Give it to me!" Ada Wong reached out her hand again, and this time, she obediently placed a hard drive in Zhou Yi's palm. She understood what Zhou Yi meant from his words, so naturally, she wouldn't do anything stupid. Women like her are extremely unlikely to do stupid things. Natasha was no exception.
He inserted a small reading device, and the information on the hard drive was immediately extracted. Zhou Yi verified its authenticity and then sent it directly to Coulson. This kind of thing could only be put to its greatest use in Coulson's hands. With this, they would be able to save half of the city.
As for the other half, it wouldn't be long. Umbrella couldn't hold on much longer; the gap had already been opened, and it would soon be submerged by a relentless wave.
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