DWEO : Zhanyi MPREG

31. Welcoming Party

Zhan POV

It was just after noon when we landed at Macao Airport; I called YuBin to come to get our luggage. We got out of the jet when I saw Bill standing with three black-suited men behind him and two black SUVs from afar, I groaned. He didn't waste time, did he? Yibo looked at me questioningly.

"We have a welcoming party," I said sarcastically, pointing towards Bill and his men. I heard Yibo gasp beside me and I squeezed his hand reassuringly. We walked up to them and stopped a few steps away from them; I quickly surveyed the men in front of us, their demeanors all- threatening.

There was silence on both sides as Bill looked between Yibo and me scornfully, "So the two lovebirds finally decided to grace us with their presence" Bill spat. I saw Yibo flinch at his cold tone "It's nice to see you too Bill" I said in the same tone, glaring at him.

"Your little stunt has caused a bit of a problem for us Zhan, my boy" he said, "What do you suggest I do about that problem?" he asked his voice icy. I didn't reply; I just kept staring at him. When I didn't say anything he turned his gaze to Yibo. I tensed "Hello Yibo, long time no see. Did you enjoy your little getaway?" he asked in a menacing tone. Yibo didn't reply.

"Careful Bill" I warned, and he raised his eyebrows at me. Bill was very clever; he wanted to test how far I was willing to go to protect Yibo. I've always treated the man with deep respect, and I didn't dare tango with him before. But I would for Yibo.

"Are we going to have a scrap on our hands Zhan?" he asked eyeing me, "Depends," I said standing my ground, but there will if need be. Bill laughed deviously and snapped his fingers; the men behind him moved towards us, Yibo went a little behind me. I lifted my hand to stop them.

"Come on now Bill, there's no need to restrain us. We will go with you without protest, there's no need to cause a scene," I said. Gesturing towards the people who have been staring at us. "Very well then, but if you try to run again Zhan my boy there will be hell to pay" he threatened, his eyes careful.

"We're not going anywhere," I confirmed and he turned towards the SUV's. I rubbed Yibo's shoulders comfortingly as we walked behind him and got in the back of the vehicle.

We drove downtown towards the headquarters; I looked at Yibo the whole way there. He seemed calm and his eyes didn't show fear, but I knew him all too well. His fingers twitched every now and then; something he only did when he was nervous or scared. I didn't say anything, what with the guards that watched us closely in the car.

We arrived and went into the underground offices, Bill ordered the guards away and led us to his office. Everyone stopped to stare at us when we passed the hallway; I guess word got out about agent Zhan betraying the CIA for Yibo.

We reached his office and he sat down on his leather armchair, gesturing for us to do the same. He scrutinized us both for a moment "I heard about your engagement" he started "I don't know whether to say congratulations or what the hell were you thinking," he said.

I waited for him to get it all out; he was furious with me and he should be. "Zhan you've always been like a son to me, when I found you I saw unfathomable potential. I took you under my wing and molded you into the lethal weapon you are today" he said "But never have I seen you this happy, so I guess that deserves a congratulations" he added standing up.

"Now, what the hell were you thinking?" he said, fury returning to his eyes "What is the first rule of being a secret agent?" he shouted. "No emotional attachment to clients" I said monotonously

"Exactly" he said "But you broke that rule, and you deviated from a plan both you and I agreed to. What do you have to say for yourself?" he asked. "This is not something I had any control over, I didn't anticipate this. Do you think I didn't try sticking to the plan? You know me Bill and you know I love this agency and that I'm loyal it" I said.

"Were loyal," he corrected "Now your loyalties lie elsewhere and that's the problem," he said sitting back down again. "I can see you love him Zhan, I only hope you understand the risks of that" he said and I nodded gravelly.

"Question is what do we do with him," he said, and my eyes flashed. "I know that if you had to choose that you'd pick him, am I wrong?" he asked and I shook my head. He knew me too well

"And if I forcibly took him away, you would snap all our necks without thinking twice. I don't want to fight you for him Zhan, because I know I'll lose. I'm a smart man; I know what you're capable of and I know you could take me down" he said smiling slightly.

His confession shocked me; Bill is not one to admit defeat or weakness. That's why he's one of the most feared men in the agency. "You're an exceptional asset to us, the agency is not ready to let you go over this. But your fiancée is a liability and weakness the CIA can't afford" he said.

"What if that part was taken care of" Yibo said, speaking for the first time since we arrived, we both looked at him shocked. "I know I have no business asking this but I'm kind of in the middle of this mess, and I have an idea that could benefit all of us" he told Bill.

I groaned; I knew where this was going. He was going to sell his crazy idea to Bill, I only hoped he wouldn't buy it. Bill eyed me surprised, then looked at Yibo "Really? What did you have in mind?" he asked, genuinely curious.

"That I too become an agent," he said and Bill's eyebrows shot up. He held up his hands "Hear me out first. Instead of being a weakness and a liability, I will become an asset to both the agency and Zhan," he said sure of himself, he was good. Bill thought about it more.

"Furthermore Zhan won't have to lose me, and you wouldn't have to lose him over this either. Think about it Bill, this way everybody wins. Zhan will stay and you won't have to erase my memory because I'll be one of you. The rule will become void." He said. 

I was about to speak when he shot me a 'shut up' look, Bill rubbed his chin deep in thought, and then he nodded to himself. "I hate to say this but your idea could work" he said smiling, Yibo smiled in victory. Bill was a traitor; I was counting on him to turn him down. "No" I said shaking my head "Be realistic here Bill, he is inexperienced and he knows nothing about this business. Its far too dangerous for him" I said.

"Nah, the inexperienced part can be taken care of. Besides he has you, that's an advantage no one else has. You're letting your feelings cloud your judgment," he said and Yibo nodded. I shook my head rolling my eyes in irritation, as Bill stood up eyeing me "As long as he is willing to do this, I wont stand in his way. Besides the agency will benefit in the long run," he said resolved.

I slumped back in my seat defeated as Yibo smiled again "You think you can do this?" Bill asked Yibo, he nodded confidently. "I can," he said. And Bill put his hands together laughing "It's settled then" he said and looked at me 

"Train him first, make sure he's ready for what's coming. I like his determination we can work with that. He has to be as lethal as you are if possible, he is your future bride after all and your enemies will gun for him. Prepare him," he ordered and I nodded stiffly. 

I had to admit, Bill was right. If Yibo was as good as any one of us, that will protect him from people who would want to use him against me. Bill turned to Yibo "The power you wield with your necklace is a big advantage, but I suggest you refrain from using it unless absolutely necessary. And no one else should learn about it, do you understand me?" he asked and he nodded. 

"Learn and train without its assistance, this will be more beneficial for you" he added "You will first have to go through a series of tests, psychiatric, physical, health wise, etc. Then you will be taken to a secret facility where the real training begins and trust me that is not a cakewalk" he said solemnly.

"I never thought it was" Yibo replied in the same tone, and Bill smiled. "I like this one" Bill told me "I can see why you fell for him Zhan my boy, he has a fire" he said. Yibo blushed and I chuckled; he has no idea. Bill told us Yibo will start with his tests next week, the sooner he starts with them the sooner he can get in the group that will be departing next month.

The thought of spending a whole month without him was making me miserable, Bill finished briefing us and we went out of his office.