American comics: I am full of martial virtues and I love to be kind to others.

Chapter 195 Lily's Father

"I know you are very interested in photography, so I chose this place specially." Lynn explained, his eyes full of anticipation, hoping that Lily would like this surprise.

Lily looked around. Every photo captured a moment in the city, some bustling, some peaceful, and some full of stories. She couldn't help but sigh, "Lin, you're really thoughtful. This place is amazing!"

The two lingered in the gallery, occasionally stopping to discuss the story behind a photo or share their understanding of photography. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, leaving only their breathing and heartbeats, resonating in this artistic space.

When they walked out of the gallery, it was already dark, and the streetlights were lit one by one, as if paving a bright road for their date. Lynn suggested taking a walk by the nearby river, and Lily happily agreed.

The evening breeze blew gently by the river, bringing a hint of coolness. The two walked side by side, occasionally a boat slowly passed by, leaving behind a trail of shimmering water. Lily suddenly broke the silence: "Lin En, I didn't actually have high expectations for this date."

Lin En was slightly stunned and turned to look at her: "Why? Is it because of me?"

Lily shook her head, a hint of bitterness in her smile: "It's not because of you, but because... I had a bad relationship experience before, which made me a little disappointed in love."

Lin En's heart tightened. He hadn't expected Lily to have such a past. He stopped and looked at her seriously. "Lily, everyone's past is unique; it shapes who we are today. But the future is something we can create together. I'd like to be the one to walk into that future with you, if you're willing to give me that opportunity."

Lily's eyes were slightly red. She had never thought that Lin En would express her feelings so directly. She took a deep breath, as if making an important decision. "Lin En, I... I am willing to give you this chance, and also give myself a chance."

A warm feeling surged in Lin En's heart. He gently held Lily's hand, and their hands were tightly clasped in the night, as if announcing their beginning to the world.

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the mist, shimmering across the lake like countless dazzling diamonds. Lynn stood at the dock, carrying a basket filled with fishing gear, a smile of anticipation on his face. He turned to look at Lily, who was wearing a light windbreaker, her hair gently blown by the breeze, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement about the unknown journey.

"Lily, are you ready? Today I'm going to show you my fishing skills." Lin En's words were full of confidence, but there was also a subtle hint of nervousness. After all, this was the first time he had demonstrated this skill in front of Lily.

Lily smiled and nodded, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Of course, I can't wait to see you show off your skills. But if you don't catch any fish, don't blame me for laughing at you."

Lin En shrugged casually and said, "Don't worry, I'm an expert in fishing. I'll show you how good it is today."

The two boarded a small fishing boat. Lin En skillfully controlled the oars and the boat slowly glided into the center of the lake. The scenery on the lake was picturesque, with distant mountains like dark green and the nearby water misty. Everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

"Lynn, when did you learn to fish?" Lily asked curiously. She found that Lynn was extremely well prepared for fishing, with everything from fishing rods, bait to fish baskets.

"When I was a child, my father was a fishing enthusiast, and he often took me to the lake to fish. At that time, I always sat next to him patiently, watching how he chose the spot, cast the hook, and waited. Gradually, I also learned this trick." Lin En's words were filled with nostalgia for the past, and his eyes became softer.

Lily nodded, her understanding of Lin En deepening. She discovered that this seemingly ordinary man actually had many unknown stories and talents.

The boat stopped in a seemingly calm yet vibrant stretch of water. Lynn picked up his fishing rod, expertly baited it, and gently cast the line into the water. He stared intently at the float, as if the whole world had stopped.

Lily followed Lin's example and prepared her own fishing rod. However, she was obviously not as skilled as Lin, and after several attempts, she failed to cast the line into the water accurately.

"Don't rush, take your time," Lynn patiently instructed. "Fishing requires patience and skill, not strength. You need to feel the direction of the wind, adjust your posture, and then cast gently and steadily."

Under Lin's guidance, Lily finally succeeded in getting her line into the water. She looked at Lin excitedly, a sense of accomplishment on her face: "Look, I did it!"

Lin En smiled and nodded. "Very good. Now all we have to do is wait. Remember, fishing is not just a skill; it's also a spiritual practice. It teaches us how to find peace in this bustling world, how to learn to wait and cherish."

The two of them sat quietly on the boat, enjoying this rare tranquility. Occasionally, a fish would leap out of the water, stirring up ripples. Time seemed to slow down and stretch out in this moment.

However, at this moment, a sudden change shattered the tranquility. A strong wind blew, and the waves on the lake suddenly became turbulent. The boat was rocking violently in the waves, as if it was in danger of capsizing at any moment.

"Lynn, what should we do?!" Lily grabbed the side of the boat nervously, her face a little pale.

Lin En quickly calmed down. He gripped the oar tightly and tried to stabilize the boat. "Don't be afraid, Lily, come with me. We have to row the boat to the shore."

Under Lynn's command, the two rowed together. Despite the strong wind and waves, they successfully brought the boat close to the shore. When the boat landed steadily on the shore, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"It was too dangerous, Lin En, thank you." Lily looked at Lin En gratefully, with fear and relief flashing in her eyes.

Lynn smiled and shook her head. "You're welcome, Lily. It's just a small incident. It won't affect our fishing trip."

However, after this incident, Lily was clearly still a little frightened. She looked at the rolling waves on the lake and couldn't help but hesitate: "Lin En, should we...should we continue fishing?"

Lynn noticed Lily's worry and patted the back of her hand gently. "Lily, fishing isn't just about catching fish. It's more about enjoying the process. We just had a little adventure, and now we should cherish this peaceful moment. Besides, I believe in my skills, and I believe we can overcome any difficulties."

With Lin's encouragement, Lily regained her confidence. The two returned to the boat and continued their fishing trip. This time, they cherished each other's company even more and also cherished this hard-earned peace even more.

As time went by and the sun rose higher, the scenery on the lake became more charming. Lin En's fishing rod finally moved. He quickly lifted the rod and a fat fish jumped out of the water along with the fishing line.

"Look, Lily, I caught a fish!" Lynn shouted excitedly, a childlike smile on his face.

Lily was also happy for him: "That's great, Lynn! You really are a master at fishing!"

The two shared this joy, as if this fish was not only Lin En's victory, but also the result of their joint efforts. In the following time, Lily gradually found the feeling of fishing, and she even successfully caught a small fish.

As the sun began to set, casting a golden afterglow over the lake, the two packed up their fishing gear and prepared to return. Their baskets were filled with fish, and their hearts were filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"Lynn, I'm really happy today." Lily said softly, her eyes flashing with gratitude and tenderness, "Thank you for bringing me to experience all this."

Lin En smiled and shook her head. "Lily, I should be the one thanking you. You've given me the opportunity to showcase my skills, and you've made me feel the joy of sharing." The setting sun shone through the French windows, dappling Lily and Lin En, casting a golden glow over the couple. They sat in Lily's living room, the atmosphere warm and peaceful, but Lily's eyes flickered with an indescribable complexity.

"Lynn, there's something I've been wanting to tell you." Lily's voice was gentle but firm. She took a deep breath, as if making up her mind. "Actually, my father is also an FBI agent."

Lin En was stunned when he heard this. He looked at Lily in surprise, as if he couldn't digest this information for a moment. The FBI, that mysterious and awe-inspiring organization, actually had such a deep connection with Lily. He couldn't help but ask, "Lily, is this true? Is your father still with the FBI?"

Lily shook her head, a hint of nostalgia flashing in her eyes. "No, he's retired. But he dedicated his life to the FBI, and he left countless memories and stories there."

Lin En was silent for a moment, his mind quickly processing this sudden information. He knew that Lily's family background was far more complicated than he had imagined. But he also understood that this would not change his feelings for Lily. He held Lily's hand and said gently, "Lily, no matter what your family background is, I will not change my opinion of you. You are the one I love, and that is enough."

Lily looked at Lin En gratefully, tears glistening in her eyes. "Thank you, Lin En. In fact, I've always wanted to take you to meet him and let him see you. Although he is very strict, he is very soft-hearted. I believe he will like you."

Lin En smiled. He felt Lily's sincerity and expectation. "Of course, I also want to meet him and hear his story. After all, he is your father and a hero in my heart."

So, the two arranged to go to Lily's father's suburban home one weekend. Along the way, Lily was both nervous and excited, constantly telling Lynn about her father's heroic deeds in his youth and his legendary experience in the FBI. Lynn listened with gusto, filled with respect and curiosity for Lily's father.

Finally, the car stopped in front of a slightly old but lively house. Lily took a deep breath and turned to look at Lin En: "Are you ready? We're here."

Lin En nodded and held Lily's hand tightly, as if to give her strength. The two walked into the house side by side and saw an elderly but energetic old man sitting on the sofa in the living room. His eyes were sharp and deep, as if he could see into people's hearts.

"Dad, we're back." Lily said softly, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

The old man raised his head and looked at Lily and Lin En. A hint of subtle tenderness flashed in his eyes: "Lily, you're back. This is..."

"He's Linn, my boyfriend." Lily introduced proudly. She snuggled up to Linn, as if announcing their relationship to the world.

The old man looked Lin En up and down, then nodded slowly: "Well, not bad. He seems to be a reliable young man."

Lin En felt the old man's scrutiny, but he didn't feel uneasy. He extended his hand respectfully. "Hello, Uncle, I'm Lin En. I'm glad to finally have the opportunity to meet you."

The old man shook Lin's hand. His grip was strong, as if he still retained the strength of his youth. "Lin, welcome. Lily often mentioned you and said you were very good to her."

After the three of them sat down, the old man began to recount his past at the FBI. His words were calm and profound, but every word revealed his love and dedication to the job. Lynn listened with fascination, as if he had seen a world completely different from Lily's, a world full of excitement and danger.

However, as the old man spoke, Lily gradually fell silent. Her eyes flickered with complex emotions: nostalgia, admiration, but also a hint of indescribable sadness. Lin En sensed the change in Lily and gently held her hand, offering her silent support.

Finally, the old man finished his story. He looked at Lily and Lynn, his eyes full of expectation. "Lily, Lynn, I know you all have your own dreams and pursuits. But remember, no matter where you go, you must maintain your dedication to justice and your love for life. This is the most important thing I learned in the FBI."

Lily nodded, tears glistening in her eyes: "Dad, I understand. I will always remember your words."

Lin En was also deeply touched. He held Lily's hand tightly and said, "Uncle, thank you for your teachings. I will always be with Lily, supporting her and protecting her. No matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter in the future, we will face them together."

The old man smiled with relief: "I feel relieved when you say that. Lily, you have found a good man. Cherish each other."

As night fell, Lin and Lily said goodbye to the old man and set off on their journey home. Outside the car window, the dim lights of the city seemed to cheer their love on. Lily leaned on Lin's shoulder, her heart filled with warmth and peace. She knew that no matter what the future held, as long as Lin was by her side, she would have the courage and strength to survive.

"Lynn, thank you for accompanying me to see Dad today." Lily said softly, her voice full of gratitude.

Lin En smiled and stroked Lily's hair gently: "Lily, this is what I should do. Your family is my family, and I will always be by your side."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of expectations and longing for the future.

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the slits in the curtains, dappling onto Lin En's desk, but it failed to dispel the dull, oppressive atmosphere in the room. Lin En pushed the door open, his eyes still etched with a hint of fatigue, but more so with a focus and determination on his work. He walked straight to his desk, ready to begin a new day.

However, when he opened the folder on the table, a report on Mexicans committing crimes in Manhattan suddenly caught his eye. The title of the report was eye-catching and glaring, like a bolt from the blue, instantly hitting Lynn's heart.

"What's going on?" Lin En frowned. He quickly scanned the report, his expression growing increasingly serious. "Mexicans committing crimes in Manhattan? How is that possible?"

He looked up at his colleague Jack, who was sitting opposite him, and said with a hint of disbelief: "Jack, is this report true? Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

Jack looked up, his eyes also flashing with shock and confusion. "Lynn, I hope this is fake too. But the report came directly from the scene. Eyewitness testimony, surveillance footage, all the evidence points to the Mexicans. This incident is probably not simple."

Lynn was silent for a moment, his mind racing, trying to find a reasonable explanation for this incident. He knew there had always been a delicate balance between Mexicans and Manhattanites, but never had such a heinous attack occurred. There must be a deeper secret behind this.

"We need more information," Lin En said solemnly. He picked up the phone, ready to contact the relevant departments for more detailed information. "This matter must be thoroughly investigated. Nothing can be left out."

The operator's voice on the other end of the line was calm and professional: "Hello, this is the Manhattan Police Department. What information do you need?"

Lynn quickly explained the situation, and the operator said they would send the relevant information as soon as possible. After hanging up, Lynn looked at Jack and said, "Jack, let's split up. You investigate the Mexicans' recent movements, and I'll interview witnesses to see if I can find more clues."

The two split up, with Lin En driving to the crime scene. He felt a heavy heart along the way. He knew this incident not only affected the relationship between the two groups but also could trigger a series of unpredictable consequences. He had to find the truth quickly to prevent the situation from escalating further.

Arriving at the scene, Lin En saw the bloodstained ground and the terrified eyes of the people around him. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then walked towards an old man who looked like a witness.

"Hello, I'm Lynn from the FBI." Lynn showed her ID and said in a gentle but firm tone, "I'd like to know what happened last night. Can you tell me?"

(End of this chapter)