As Ye Cangtian emerged from the parking lot, his expression turned considerably colder.
These individuals indeed intended to use the election assembly as a pretext to strike at him and Tang Xinwan. Yes, Tang Xinwan was also among their targets.
Xuan Shi Wu had his sights set on the potential of Haitian Pharmaceuticals. After all, Haitian Pharmaceuticals had developed rapidly recently and, by securing the advertising endorsement of superstar Han Feifei, its fame had even surpassed that of the Tao Corporation.
Therefore, this time, in addition to assassinating Ye Cangtian, they also wanted to control Tang Xinwan to gain control of Haitian Pharmaceuticals as a whole.
This was also the reason why Xuan Shi Wu had brought so many people with him.
A hint of coldness flickered across Ye Cangtian's face as he muttered to himself, "Since you've come, you'll all stay behind then!"
He walked along the road, pulling out his phone and making a call.
"Brother Zhang, the time and place for their operation are set. Tomorrow night, Mingyue Villa!"
"Alright, Tie Ta and I will deploy in advance and ensure these scoundrels are caught in one fell swoop," Zhang Liang replied into the phone.
Not only had Zhang Liang brought his team, but Tie Ta, the burly man he had met in the capital previously, had also arrived.
The fact that two teams had quietly infiltrated Yangzhou simultaneously was something Xuan Shi Wu would never have expected, nor could he have possibly guessed that there was a mole among them.
After a brief conversation with Zhang Liang on the phone, Ye Cangtian hung up and lit a cigarette.
As if recalling something, he couldn't help but look up at the surveillance camera directly facing him. It was because Xu Weiwei had discovered him before that he was apprehended by the police.
It seemed he needed to be more careful next time!
He took a deep drag of his cigarette, turned, and vanished into the darkness.
...
At the same moment, by the monitoring screen in the police station lobby, Xu Weiwei couldn't help but furrow her brow slightly.
"Wait, rewind that last surveillance feed and play it again."
"Sure!" a duty officer complied.
Soon, the scene reappeared. The man wearing the silver mask appeared on the surveillance screen. After making a phone call, he unhurriedly lit a cigarette.
Even though he was wearing a mask, Xu Weiwei felt a sense of familiarity from his manner of lighting the cigarette.
The next moment, she couldn't help but grit her teeth. It was indeed that guy!
Xu Weiwei recognized him as Ye Cangtian. No wonder she had felt his back was somewhat familiar during their last pursuit.
She stomped her foot in anger, "This guy even lied to me, he's infuriating!"
...
Ye Cangtian did not return to the villa directly but went to see Huang Wu and Huang San.
"Sir, are we making a move?"
Huang Wu asked with a hint of excitement. He had been feeling restless for the past two days.
He much preferred to take direct action rather than constantly hiding in the shadows and monitoring targets. If they could win, they'd kill and complete the mission; if they couldn't, they'd run. What's the big deal?
Ye Cangtian nodded, then said to the two of them, "Don't be too hasty to act tomorrow. Although Xuan Shi Wu has brought quite a few people, I don't think this matter is that simple."
Huang San looked confused, "Sir, do you mean that even with so many people, they still might not be able to take down that Ye Cangtian?"
Huang Wu also chuckled, "I think Sir is being overly cautious. Sir just said that Xuan Shi Wu brought a full nine people this time. With us added, can twelve people not deal with that guy?"
Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Ye Cangtian inwardly sneered.
If it weren't for the fact that these two were still useful to him, why would he bother warning them? Wouldn't it be better to let them go to their deaths?
He sighed and shook his head, "Caution is the mother of safety. Lord Zilong once warned me that the other party is very likely someone from the Dragon Group."
Seeing the two fall silent, Ye Cangtian added, "Also, you've been monitoring him for so many days. Haven't you noticed anything at all?"
This statement made both of them pause, especially Huang San, who frowned at this moment.
"Sir is right. With my abilities, if I had tracked the opponent once or twice and they hadn't noticed, it would be normal. But after these few days, it's really hard to say whether the opponent has noticed or not."
"So, Sir is worried that this will be a trap?"
"Yes, that possibility cannot be ruled out!"
Ye Cangtian nodded, then added sternly, "Of course, we also have to guard against Xuan Shi Wu. Who can guarantee they won't make a move against us in the end? They are not Lord Zilong's people."
The Dark Association was not a monolithic entity; there were also internal competitions.
After hearing Ye Cangtian's reminder, the two finally agreed. It was fine as long as they didn't rush to the front. If there was a trap, they could retreat safely.
Huang San suddenly asked, "Sir, aren't you coming with us?"
Of course I can't go with you, otherwise how would I become your target? I don't have a clone!
Ye Cangtian smiled wryly in his heart, but outwardly, he said seriously, "I will observe from the shadows. Once there is no trap, I will seize the opportunity to act."
Soon after communicating with the two, they parted ways again.
Ye Cangtian also quietly returned to the villa. It was almost one in the morning. He directly climbed over the balcony of the second floor from the outside.
As he stealthily made his way back to his bedroom and turned on the light.
The next moment, he was startled because someone was lying on the bed in his bedroom.
"Why is this girl sleeping in my room?"
Ye Cangtian was somewhat speechless. If he hadn't looked carefully at the room's arrangement, he would have thought he had entered the wrong room.
Tang Xinwan was currently lying on the bed, wearing pajamas, her hands propping up her head, without even covering herself with a blanket, her phone placed beside her.
Could she have waited for me until she fell asleep?
Ye Cangtian let out a wry smile, then gently approached the bed, reached out, and picked her up, intending to put her back to sleep.
A pleasant floral scent wafted into his nostrils. Gazing at the exquisite, beautiful face so close to him, his breathing couldn't help but falter.
Especially those alluring red lips, which made Ye Cangtian unable to resist the urge to kiss them.
He slowly lowered his head, inching downwards, but at the next moment, the person in his arms suddenly opened her eyes and stared at him without blinking.
"Ahem, you're awake?" Ye Cangtian looked stunned.
"What do you want?" Tang Xinwan asked, staring at him.
"I... I saw you sleeping in my room and was going to carry you back."
"You want to kiss me?" Tang Xinwan questioned.
"Well, I was a bit overcome just now, and you woke up before I could kiss you. How about you go back to sleep? And I'll continue kissing?" Ye Cangtian seemed unfazed, grinning.
"You wish!"
Tang Xinwan rolled her eyes and said, "Put me down."
Ye Cangtian, with a helpless sigh, released her.
Tang Xinwan sized him up, frowning, "You went out just now? Doing what to come back so late, and your phone was off!"
She had originally intended to come find Ye Cangtian to discuss something. However, after knocking for a long time with no response, she opened the room door only to find it empty.
Since his phone was also off, Tang Xinwan was a little worried, so she waited in the room but ended up falling asleep.
Ye Cangtian thought for a moment and then said, "There's something wrong with tomorrow's election assembly. Do you really plan to go?"
Something wrong?
Tang Xinwan blinked in surprise, then looked at him, "You'll accompany me, right? Then I won't have to worry about anything. If there's a problem, you can solve it, can't you?"
"But even with me there, you'll still be in danger!"
"That's your problem. If something happens to me, it will only be because your protection was inadequate! Alright, I need to sleep. We'll talk tomorrow!"
Tang Xinwan yawned and turned to go back to her own room.
Ye Cangtian was left speechless.