"Taxi, taxi."
Ye Li, feeling relaxed and without much luggage, hailed a taxi and headed to the airport.
"What?"
Upon arriving at the airport.
He saw Barbara smiling and waving in his direction...
"What's going on here?"
Ye Li scanned his ticket at the security check while looking at Barbara, who was waiting ahead, puzzled. "I don't recall ordering an escort service."
"Hey~ Vice President, that's really impolite of you to say."
Barbara clasped her hands in front of her legs, bent slightly, and smiled playfully. "Having a beauty like me accompany you on the journey, aren't you happy? Hmm?"
"She's very beautiful, sir." The security officer, a young lady, smiled, seemingly giving a little push to what she thought was a future couple.
"Alright, where you're going is your own business."
After finishing security checks, Ye Li left those words for the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and boarded the plane on his own.
Just before entering his cabin.
Barbara leaned against the doorframe of the neighboring cabin, winked playfully, and said, "What a coincidence, I'm right next to you. Maybe you could come over for a chat? I'd be delighted~"
'Good grief… she even booked the cabin next door on purpose.'
Ye Li had to admit, Barbara's looks were quite remarkable.
Her blonde hair, blue eyes, delicate features, slender arms, long legs, and fair skin bore a resemblance to an older Gwen.
Her figure needed no further comments.
He recalled that she had been a national gymnast in her younger days.
Her body was well-trained, and her waist looked strong and flexible...
However, Barbara was a special agent.
Her approach definitely had ulterior motives.
Naturally, Ye Li wouldn't let her succeed so easily.
He needed to mess with her a bit first… and have some fun.
So.
He spotted a flight attendant down the corridor and gestured for her to come over.
"Sir."
The flight attendant approached with a professional and polite smile. "How can I assist you?"
"Keep an eye on her."
Ye Li pointed his thumb towards Barbara, who was still leaning against the doorframe, flaunting her charm.
"Make sure she doesn't bother me, can you do that?"
Barbara's expression froze...
The flight attendant was momentarily stunned.
She assessed Barbara briefly and then responded formally, "Rest assured, sir, we will do our best to uphold every passenger's rights."
Then.
The flight attendant then whispered, thinking only Ye Li could hear, "If you need, I can contact the air marshal or even report it to the authorities..."
As a woman.
She thought that a man as attractive as him getting harassed was not entirely surprising…
Barbara's eyelids twitched, feeling frustrated—'Do I really look that much like a bad guy?'
Ye Li, on the other hand, nodded in satisfaction.
This time, he smiled and winked at Barbara. "Get some rest, ma'am, it's a long journey~"
After saying that.
He turned around and was about to enter his cabin.
At this moment.
The flight attendant handed him a glass of iced tea from the tray. "Sir, this is a welcome drink~"
"Oh~ Thank you~" Ye Li accepted it politely.
"Ma'am, this is yours~"
The flight attendant kept her smile and handed a glass to Barbara as well. "Let me know if you need anything~"
"Oh, alright…" Barbara took the glass, looking a bit deflated.
"Hey! Ye!"
A surprised voice called out.
Strange, holding a cup in his hand, walked over excitedly. "Didn't expect to run into you here! What a coincidence!"
"..."
Barbara couldn't help but lift her gaze. That was exactly what she had just said earlier…
"Stephen?"
Ye Li chuckled, "Uh, haha… What a coincidence~"
"Come on, cheers."
He held out his glass and clinked it against Strange's.
"Uh~"
Strange drank the rest of his iced tea, placed the empty glass back on the attendant's tray, and asked Ye Li, "Where are you headed? This is a Monaco flight."
Ye Li smacked his lips. "Tsk~ Racing."
"Huh? Me too!"
Strange invited, "Why don't you come over and chat for a bit?"
As he spoke.
He glanced at Barbara, then lowered his voice, "You know her?"
Ye Li also looked at Barbara, noticing the slightly resentful look in her eyes. He didn't want to be too heartless. "Mm-hmm~ I know her."
"Nice taste!"
Strange patted his shoulder. "Alright, let's go together."
Ye Li placed his unfinished iced tea back on the tray and waved at Barbara. "If you're coming, keep up."
Barbara's eyes lit up, and she quickly hugged his arm.
After the three of them left.
The flight attendant was left confused… Hadn't he just said he didn't want to be harassed? Why were they suddenly all touchy-feely?
'Probably just a couple having a little lovers' quarrel…'
'Sigh~'
'No chance for a romantic encounter for me now…'
The flight attendant, who had originally thought Ye Li was traveling alone, walked away in disappointment…
"Thanks~"
Barbara pressed against Ye Li's arm tighter and said playfully, "This is your reward~"
She was quite satisfied with Ye Li's appearance and skills, and didn't mind giving him some 'benefits' while carrying out her mission.
Ye Li: "Thanks for what?"
"Thanks for saving me some face."
Barbara flashed a bright smile, revealing a hint of her teeth. "You're quite the gentleman~"
"Really?"
Ye Li rubbed her slender waist… Even through the smooth fabric, he could feel the tight elasticity of her skin.
"Speaking of which, you've been in the club for quite some time and have helped Skye a lot.
I haven't really had a proper chat with you."
"The Vice President is too busy~"
Barbara took the opportunity. "Why don't we chat in my cabin later? Or I could go to yours…"
"We're here."
Just then, Stephen opened his cabin door and turned back to smile at the two. "Not too far from where you guys are, right?"
…..
After the three of them sat down.
Stephen started chatting with Ye Li, mostly about racing and social interactions.
Barbara occasionally chimed in and sometimes allowed Ye Li's restless hands to enjoy some benefits~
Ye Li also found that she felt great to the touch—it was quite enjoyable.
He liked having someone he could touch while chatting, which was exactly why he let Barbara come over.
It was just a preference, not necessarily about doing anything—it was similar to how some people liked fiddling with jade or walnuts in their hands.
"Tony? Tony Stark?"
Stephen mentioned Stark. "Is he racing too?"
"Isn't that just a rich man's game?"
Ye Li: "But he asked me to keep it a secret from Miss Pepper. Stephen, when we meet him, don't let it slip."
"Don't worry."
Strange: "You know I don't like talking to people I'm not familiar with."
"And you, Barbara."
Ye Li, while keeping his hands occupied, reminded Barbara, "You too, don't… ahem… don't say anything unnecessary."
Barbara's face flushed as she nodded. "I... I got it… but not here~"
"What??"
Stephen's expression turned strange—something about these two was off.
Based on his medical knowledge—this beautiful lady… her capillaries were engorged… her breathing was slightly rapid… her subcutaneous muscles were trembling…
"Ye, have you gotten this playful now?"
"....."
Ye Li raised his hands. "...I think I can explain, Stephen."
Bang!
"It's getting late, Ye."
"Have a pleasant evening~"
In the end, the two were sent out by Stephen…
"..."
"..."
"Where to next?"
Barbara brushed her hand over her lower dress, adjusting her off-white skirt, and regained her smile after the awkwardness. "Wanna come over to my cabin for a bit?"
'Girl… didn't you hear what Stephen said… it's late… what exactly do you want to play…'
Although he thought that.
Ye Li hesitated for a moment but then said, "That might be a good idea…"
His… interest had already been piqued… might as well go take a look.
He didn't believe Barbara would sacrifice herself for her career, but based on her actions earlier… there was certainly some fun to be had.
With some careful coaxing, perhaps he could make S.H.I.E.L.D. lose both their agent and their efforts.
Taming a female agent—such a tough challenge.
But it was an interesting one…
Inside Barbara's cabin.
"Vice President~"
Barbara called out in a sweet, delicate voice.~
Ye Li corrected her, "Just call me Li."
"Li~"
Barbara, feeling closer to Ye Li, smiled happily. "I noticed you didn't bring any luggage. Did you forget? I can lend you mine."
"What do you want to lend me?"
Ye Li sensed that she had some kind of intention.
First-class cabins had everything—toothbrushes, towels… what exactly did she have to lend?
"Wait a moment."
Barbara smiled mysteriously and reached into her suitcase, searching for something…
She still remembered the last time she investigated Ye Li's interests through Skye—drawing beautiful women, martial arts, and… oral hygiene… among other things.
After further investigation.
These were all well-documented habits.
Very credible.
Martial arts? Not exactly practical in a small airplane cabin.
So that only left…
"Ta-da~"
Barbara pulled out a sketchpad and art supplies, presenting them to Ye Li. "Surprise! A little gift!"
"..."
Ye Li's face remained blank, his expression like a dead fish.
'I came out to have fun.'
'And she still wants me to work.'
'This is just evil…'
"Huh? Why do you look unhappy?"
Barbara took off her coat, hung it up, and then lay seductively on the soft seat in the cabin. "Don't just stare, come on~"
'What is she trying to do?'
Ye Li couldn't be bothered to think too much. He decided to fight fire with fire and reached for his belt, deliberately teasing her.
"Alright then, I'm on it."
"Hey, hey, hey?!"
Barbara quickly stopped him. "What are you doing?"
"Didn't you say 'come on'?"
"Not that kind of 'come on'…"
Barbara pretended to be startled, clutching her clothes. "I heard you like drawing beautiful women, that's what I meant…"
As she spoke, she pointed at the sketchpad and pencils in front of Ye Li. "Can't you tell…?"
'Heh~'
'She's all covered up.'
'And she wants a free drawing from me?'
Ye Li replied righteously, "Not interested."
"Huh?"
Barbara was momentarily stunned.
But seeing Ye Li's gaze constantly scanning certain parts of her body… she quickly got the hint…
So—
Barbara rummaged through her suitcase again and pulled out a pair of delicate white thigh-high stockings, putting them on…
A few seconds later.
"How's this?"
She lifted her long, stocking-clad legs straight up and asked confidently, "Looks good, right?"
'Heh~'
'Let's see if I can charm you now~'
Barbara was feeling smug.
Ye Li tilted his head, examining her for a few seconds with his brush in hand, then expressionlessly said, "Too much clothing. Take it off."
Barbara: "..."
'I'm already down to this…'
'If I take off more, there'll be nothing left…'
She struggled internally for a moment.
In the end.
She gritted her teeth…
And revealed her fair, delicate body…
At the same time.
Barbara screamed internally: 'Hill! I've sacrificed way too much for this mission! I better get a promotion and a raise!'
"Finished drawing."
Ye Li handed over several portrait sketches to Barbara.
That's right.
Several of them.
Various poses.
"The security lady was right."
"You are very beautiful~"
Barbara: "Ah…?"
At this moment, someone looked utterly flustered…
Hearing Ye Li's compliment snapped her back to reality.
She took the sketches of herself—ones she had sacrificed quite a lot for…
With just a glance, she was captivated…
'They're beautiful…'
'But…'
'They're way too embarrassing…'
Such a beautiful painting.
She couldn't bear to ruin it...
But if she were to add a few strokes...
That would also ruin it...
So...
Barbara pitifully pleaded, "Can you change it a bit... Don't make it so revealing... I'm begging you..."
"This isn't urgent for now~"
Seeing her alluring posture so close at hand...
Ye Li took the opportunity to pull her into his arms.
And began his conquest...
After a while...
Aside from desperately defending her final line of defense, Barbara had already been utterly defeated, left in complete disarray...
…..
"Wuuu... wuuu..."
The beauty sobbed...
Seeing her own embarrassing state...
She felt like dying from shame...
'How did I so thoughtlessly... end up giving so much... to this man...'
'If it was only for the mission...'
'It shouldn't have gone this far...'
What Barbara didn't realize was that—under Ye Li's charm and intense pursuit, she had actually developed feelings for him...
After all, even spies can fall in love.
She just hadn't noticed it yet and kept using "for the mission" as psychological comfort, even though there was no real need for any of this...
'Forget it...'
'I've already come this far...'
'Might as well go all in!'
Barbara recalled Ye Li's rather private preference and leaned in, whispering softly in his ear with her delicate face...
Ye Li nodded in satisfaction, "Alright, but I need to test your skill level in this area first~"
…..
On the glass porthole of the private room...
Two faint silhouettes leaned their heads close...
And then...
They kissed~
…..
After the test...
Barbara awkwardly began carrying out her task...
If judged solely on her proficiency in this skill...
Ye Li rated it as follows—
Gwen Felicia Skye Jessica
The differences weren't too big; each had their own techniques...
He ranked them based on subtle details in his experience...
As for Cindy... she hadn't developed this skill yet...
Kate Mara wasn't included.
As for Barbara... she still needed a lot of practice...