"You're back late today?" Qi Xuan asked calmly.
"Something came up," Ye Zhi said, lowering her arm. After a moment of consideration, she frowned and asked, "Qi Xuan, do you think there's such a thing as a tranquilizer dart that can take down an adult man after being injected, and then dissolve in the body, untraceable? Something that can be hidden in a watch and fired with a mechanism when needed..."
"Conan's tranquilizer watch?" Qi Xuan raised an eyebrow.
"You've seen it too?" Ye Zhi said sheepishly.
"Putting aside other technical difficulties, the dosage of tranquilizer needed to take down an adult man is definitely not something that can be achieved by the volume of a single dart," Qi Xuan said plainly.
"So it's not possible..." Ye Zhi said with regret. She had thought that perhaps some sci-fi concepts could be realized in this world.
"Are you looking to use it for self-defense?" Qi Xuan continued to ask.
"Yes." Ye Zhi nodded, sighing helplessly. "It seems I'll have to consider other self-defense weapons..."
"Why not consider hiring some bodyguards to stay by your side?" Qi Xuan asked, puzzled.
Ye Zhi shrugged. "It's not that I haven't considered it, but it's more convenient to have female bodyguards around. And they not only need to be skilled but also trustworthy. Otherwise, if there's real danger, what if the bodyguards run faster than me? I need to find someone slowly..."
"I do know a few female bodyguards with good character. I can introduce them to you some other day," Qi Xuan said.
Ye Zhi's eyes lit up. "Great, if you vouch for them, then they're definitely reliable."
He said calmly, "However, whether it's a self-defense weapon or a bodyguard, neither can guarantee 100% safety. It's better to train your body well. If you encounter danger, don't choose to confront it head-on; prioritize running away immediately."
Ye Zhi: ...
This made perfect sense! As long as the bad guys couldn't catch her, she would naturally be safe.
"I've learned my lesson," Ye Zhi nodded in agreement. "By the way, there's a business reception next weekend at the Morning Sun Hotel. Will you be attending?"
Qi Xuan shook his head. "I'll be on a business trip abroad next weekend and should not be back."
"That's truly a shame," Ye Zhi said with great regret. "My dad has always wanted to meet you. I was originally planning to introduce you at the reception."
Qi Xuan: ...
He spoke too soon. Was it still possible to take back his words?
"But it's okay, there will be opportunities to meet in the future," Ye Zhi continued.
"Yes." Qi Xuan's gaze deepened slightly, and he said nothing more.
After a few more pleasantries, Ye Zhi returned to her room to rest.
In the following days, Ye Zhi, besides keeping an eye on Feng Le Ju, was also preparing for her new company. The company's registration, site selection, and recruitment all required her personal attention. Fortunately, Feng Le Ju had already been put on the right track and didn't need her excessive focus.
Before leaving for his business trip, Qi Xuan also brought two female bodyguards. Both of them looked strong and capable, so Ye Zhi immediately hired them.
Moreover, Ou Minghan was focusing on healing the injuries on his face, and Ye Qin Ya was constantly accompanying him. For a rare moment, they didn't cause her any trouble, and she enjoyed a period of peace.
However, this period of peace didn't last long. One day, after finishing work, Ye Zhi returned to the Ye family's residence, intending to have dinner with her parents.
She had barely arrived when Ye Qin Ya rushed in.
"Sister, what a coincidence, meeting you at home today," Ye Qin Ya said with a pure and harmless smile. "We haven't seen each other in days, I've missed you so much..."
Ye Zhi's lips twitched. She finally understood. Ye Qin Ya had been finding excuses to stay with Ou Minghan for the past few days to take care of him. Now that Ye Zhi had returned, Ye Qin Ya had rushed over immediately, clearly here to corner her.
It seemed Ou Minghan's facial injuries were completely healed, and he could go out in public. This meant the two of them were up to their old tricks again.
Ye Zhi exchanged perfunctory pleasantries.
"Sister, have you been very busy lately?"
"Yes."
"What have you been busy with?"
"Work."
"What kind of work?" Ye Qin Ya asked persistently. Ou Minghan had specifically instructed her when she came over today to find out what Ye Zhi had been busy with these past few days.
"Company work," Ye Zhi said faintly.
Ye Qin Ya: ...
She really felt like this conversation was going nowhere. Ye Zhi simply wasn't answering her questions directly.
"By the way," Ye Qin Ya forced a smile. "Zhou Cheng Yuan is out of the police station. Did you know?"
"Is that so?" Ye Zhi said with regret. "That's truly a pity."
Ye Qin Ya was taken aback. "A pity for what?"
"Of course, it's a pity he didn't stay in there for ten or eight years," Ye Zhi said coldly.
The smile on Ye Qin Ya's face became somewhat awkward. "Sister, you care about him that much?"
Ye Zhi looked at Ye Qin Ya speechlessly. She was truly amazed that Ye Qin Ya could always say something that could raise her blood pressure.
"If you consider that caring, then would you like me to send this 'blessing' to your boyfriend?" Ye Zhi said mockingly.
The smile on Ye Qin Ya's face instantly froze. Her expression also turned extremely unpleasant. She stammered, "Sister, you're joking again..."
Ye Zhi sneered. Well, she finally understood. Ye Qin Ya wasn't truly unable to understand or comprehend things. Ye Qin Ya understood perfectly well!
It was just that for Ye Qin Ya, her intelligence, like her kindness, only revolved around her and Ou Minghan's 'earth-shattering' love! Anything that might affect their love, she would pretend not to notice.
"Sister..." Ye Qin Ya took a deep breath and said with forced courage, "We're planning a celebration for Zhou Cheng Yuan tomorrow night. You should come too."
"I'm busy tomorrow night," Ye Zhi said faintly. "Dad and I are attending a business reception."
"Ah?" Ye Qin Ya became instantly crestfallen. She asked unwillingly, "What about the night after tomorrow?"
Ye Zhi's eyebrows slightly raised. "Qin Ya, even if I were free, I wouldn't go. You don't need to ask again."
"Why not?" Ye Qin Ya asked with a look of incomprehension.
"What would I go there for?" Ye Zhi said coldly. "To directly bring a group of people to crash the party, or to find another opportunity to send him back in?"
"Sister..." The smile on Ye Qin Ya's face was almost unable to be maintained. "It wouldn't be that bad, would it..."
"Alright, let's not talk about these unpleasant topics anymore," Ye Zhi said, getting up. "Let's go eat."
Seeing Ye Zhi leave, Ye Qin Ya looked at her retreating back with some reluctance.
No, she had promised Ou Minghan that she would find a way to get Ye Zhi to attend Zhou Cheng Yuan's celebration!
Ye Qin Ya had no choice but to get up and follow.