I started by watching videos, and I chose 10,000 combat power.

Luo Fei listened to Qin Zhenhua's shocked voice on the other end of the phone, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Director Qin, please don't worry."

His gaze fell through the glass of the waiting room onto the small private plane with Chinese characters painted on it.

"When I came into the airport just now, I saw a private jet from China in the corridor."

Qin Zhenhua was taken aback.

"A private jet?"

Luo Fei nodded, his gaze never leaving the plane.

"Yes. The moment I saw it, a plan came to mind, which I'll call 'a covert operation'."

His voice was calm.

"We can charter that private plane. I'll disguise myself as Academician Li."

Qin Zhenhua was puzzled.

"Makeup? Can that fool people? Many people recognize Academician Li's face. Especially those forces that are watching him, they must have studied all his public images. You're a young person, no matter how much makeup you wear, your bone structure, temperament, and eyes—can you hide these from those professional agents?"

Luo Fei didn't explain the illusion technique; it was his secret, and there was no need to talk about it.

Just a brief answer.

"Yes. I'm confident no one will recognize me."

Qin Zhenhua remained silent for a while.

He knew that Luo Fei never did anything without being sure of success, so if he dared to say that, he must have his reasons.

"and then?"

Luo Fei continued to explain his plan.

"I disguised myself as Academician Li and boarded that private plane. Then, I pretended to be a pilot and flew the plane ahead of time towards China."

Qin Zhenhua's voice became serious.

"You mean using that plane as bait?"

Luo Fei nodded.

"The ultimate target of the United States is Academician Li. As long as they firmly believe that Academician Li is on that private plane, they will do everything in their power to shoot him down."

He paused, turned his head, and looked at the old man sitting on the sofa.

"And the real Academician Li—"

The old man had gray hair and a thin face.

He was looking at Luo Fei with a look of inquiry and curiosity.

"Have him impersonate me first; I'll definitely be seen by the people watching me when I come in."

Qin Zhenhua was taken aback.

"Pretend to be you?"

Luo Fei nodded.

"Yes. Although Academician Li is old, he is in very good shape and is about the same height as me. As long as we first make up a disguise that looks like me, and then use his original appearance to make a flawed disguise, people can tell at a glance that it is 'someone impersonating Academician Li'."

"Then, he boarded the commercial airliner as usual and returned to China with the other security personnel and passengers."

After listening to Luo Fei's explanation, Qin Zhenhua thought about it for a moment and then understood.

Luo Fei continued.

"As long as the United States launches a missile to shoot down my private plane, the carrier strike group should immediately disengage from the standoff and withdraw back to the United States."

"The benefits of doing this are—"

"As long as the United States shoots down that private plane, they will assume that Academician Li is dead."

"From now on, Academician Li can live in anonymity, as if he had already died in this plane crash."

"I no longer have to worry about being assassinated."

On the other end of the phone, Qin Zhenhua's breathing became heavier.

He knew the significance of this plan.

If successful, Academician Li will be completely safe.

Those covetous forces would assume he was dead.

There will be no more assassins, and there will be no more threats of assassination.

But the real him can continue his research in secret.

He continued to contribute his talents to the country and the nation.

This is more effective than any tight protection.

After some thought, he spoke, his voice carrying a complex mix of emotions.

Do you know what that means?

"That private plane was shot down, and you were on it."

Luo Fei spoke calmly.

"I know."

Qin Zhenhua took a deep breath.

"But……"

Luo Fei gently interrupted him: "Director Qin, I was the only one on that plane. Even if it were hit by a missile, it would only result in the loss of one plane. An explosion of that magnitude wouldn't hurt me."

Qin Zhenhua remained silent.

Luo Fei really doesn't need to worry about being hit by missiles.

"and."

Luo Fei continued.

"If the United States knew that Academician Li was on that private plane, it would not have shot down that civilian airliner despite the enormous public pressure."

After listening, Qin Zhenhua remained silent for a long time.

Then he spoke.

"Luo Fei, your plan..."

He paused.

"That's too daring."

"But it is indeed feasible."

Luo Fei was waiting for him.

A few more seconds of silence followed.

Then Qin Zhenhua's voice became firm.

"Okay. I agree."

"You are in full charge of this matter. Academician Li's safety is the top priority."

Luo Fei nodded.

"it is good."

Qin Zhenhua said.

"I'll handle the private jet issue. Anyone who can park their private jet at an international hub airport like this is definitely not ordinary. We should be able to find out about it quickly and requisition it as soon as possible. You, on your end, first communicate with Academician Li and make all the necessary preparations for makeup and boarding."

"You should talk to Academician Li first and get ready for makeup and boarding."

Luo Fei responded.

"clear."

Hang up the phone and turn around.

Academician Li was looking at him, his eyes sharp.

"Young man, I heard everything you just said."

His voice was a little hoarse, but he had a lot of energy.

"You mean, you're going to impersonate me and use that private jet as bait?"

Luo Fei nodded.

"right."

Academician Li's expression became complicated.

"And what about you? What would you do if that plane was shot down?"

Luo Fei spoke calmly.

"I'm fine."

Academician Li stared at him for a few seconds, thinking that Luo Fei was just being stubborn, putting on a brave face, and was already prepared to sacrifice himself.

Then he shook his head, stood up, walked up to Luo Fei, stared at Luo Fei, and said, word by word.

"Young man, I appreciate your kindness. But I can't let you go and die in my place!"

"Once that plane takes off, American missiles will likely be flying over!"

"You're risking your life to save mine!"

His eyes were a little red.

"I've lived for over sixty years, and I've done everything I was supposed to do. How old are you? In your early twenties, right? You have a long life ahead of you, and plenty of things to do!"

"I absolutely will not agree to this plan!"

Luo Fei looked at him.

Looking at his excited expression, reddened eyes, and slightly trembling hands.

A warm feeling suddenly welled up in my heart.

The old man's first thought wasn't that he was safe, but that he couldn't let a young man die in his place.

Luo Fei looked at him.

The old man's expression was resolute, a stubbornness honed by decades of scientific research.

"Academician Li, I'm really alright..."

Academician Li interrupted him.

"You don't need to say anything."

He turned and walked towards the door.

"I'll go to security and have them arrange normal boarding. That decoy plan is canceled immediately."

Luo Fei stood there, watching his back.

When I dialed Qin Zhenhua's number again, it was answered after only one ring.

"Director Qin, Academician Li disagrees with my plan. You should talk to him." He took the phone, walked quickly to Academician Li, and handed it to him.

Academician Li stopped and turned around.

He looked at the phone Luo Fei handed him and remained silent for a while.

Then he reached out and took it, placing it to his ear.

"Feed?"

Qin Zhenhua's voice came from the other end of the phone, carrying a hint of solemnity.

"Academician Li, that's me, Qin Zhenhua."

Academician Li nodded.

"Director Qin, I know you mean well. But—"

Qin Zhenhua interrupted him.

"Academician Li, please listen to me first."

"That young man's name is Luo Fei."

"His abilities are extraordinary; this is top secret, and very few people know about it."

"But today, I can tell you—"

"He can fly at speeds of over Mach 20. He can emerge unscathed while carrying artillery shells. Even if a missile hits his plane, he can get away before it does, completely unharmed."

These are all verified facts.

Academician Li was stunned.

He slowly turned his head and looked at Luo Fei in shock.

Qin Zhenhua continued.

"Therefore, this plan poses no danger to him."

"But for you, this is the only way to eliminate the assassination threat once and for all."

"You will only be truly safe when you are dead."

Academician Li remained silent for a long time.

He looked at Luo Fei.

There was shock in his eyes, along with a complex mix of emotions he couldn't quite define.

Then he spoke, his voice trembling.

"Director Qin, is everything you've said... true?"

Qin Zhenhua said.

"Absolutely true."

"Academician Li, this plan was Luo Fei's own idea."

"He's protecting you in his own way."

Academician Li's throat moved.

His hand holding the phone trembled slightly.

Several seconds passed before he spoke again, his voice a little hoarse.

"Okay, I'll do as you say..."

He hung up the phone and returned it to Luo Fei.

Then he reached out and took Luo Fei's hand.

She raised her head and looked into Luo Fei's eyes.

In the end, he only said one sentence.

"Thank you, child."

Luo Fei grasped his hand and said sincerely, "Academician Li, you don't need to thank me. This is what I should do; protecting pillars of the nation like you is our duty."

"Nothing is obligatory."

He let go of her hand, turned around, and looked at the sky outside the window.

Then he said softly.

"Then... let's do it your way."

Luo Fei arrived at the door, opened it, and spoke softly to the guard outside.

"Two women who know how to do makeup came in."

Two young men in black suits turned and walked in. One was taller and had delicate features; the other was shorter but had broad shoulders and stood there like a wall.

Luo Fei pointed to Academician Li, who was sitting on the sofa.

"Make up Academician Li's makeup. Make it look like me, not too detailed, but enough so that others can tell that someone is impersonating him."

The two security guards were taken aback for a moment.

Is Academician Li impersonating himself? What does that mean?

But they didn't ask any further questions.

Those selected to carry out this mission are all elites, and they know when to ask questions and when not to.

The two exchanged a glance, thought for a moment, and then nodded immediately.

"clear."

The tall security guard took a small box from his black tactical bag, placed it on the coffee table next to him, and unfastened the clasp.

The box was opened, revealing various cosmetics, as well as tools such as wigs and beards.

There weren't many items, but they were very professional.

He walked up to Academician Li and bowed slightly.

"Academician Li, I apologize for the inconvenience."

Academician Li nodded, leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and let him apply the ointment to his face.

Another short security guard stood to the side, holding various tools, ready to hand them over at any time; the two worked together seamlessly.