Ye Cangtian wasn't surprised by Guo Hai's death.
From the moment he'd thrown the scoundrel out of the villa to face a dozen Tibetan Mastiffs alone, he'd already sealed the man's fate.
Some might consider him cruel, but he didn't see it that way.
Scum like Guo Hai, who had no bottom line, had done countless wicked deeds, causing innumerable families to be torn apart and lives ruined.
Such a person deserved to die.
As the saying goes: "What goes around comes around."
It perfectly described people like Guo Hai.
As for Xu Weiwei, she might have suspected him, or perhaps he was strongly suspected of Guo Hai's death, but Ye Cangtian wasn't worried. He hadn't left any clues behind throughout the entire affair.
From leaving his home to heading to Guo Hai's estate, he had evaded all surveillance equipment. If he had intended for people to discover it was him, he wouldn't have acted in such a manner.
...
At this moment, he returned to Haitian Pharmaceutical. He had been feeling rather idle lately. He even considered finding an opportunity to compromise with Tang Xin Wan.
Women, after all, could be appeased with a little coaxing.
As he approached the security booth, he saw Li Dazhuang spacing out. Ye Cangtian smiled and clapped him on the shoulder. "What are you thinking about, Dazhuang?"
"Big Brother!"
Li Dazhuang turned around. His eyes were slightly red, and his gaze toward Ye Cangtian was fervent. He took a deep breath and said, "Big Brother, that beast Guo Hai is dead!"
Ye Cangtian smiled and nodded. "I heard he was bitten to death by his own Tibetan Mastiffs. Truly, heaven itself wanted his life!"
Li Dazhuang remained silent for a moment before looking up. "Thank you! Big Brother, from this day forward, you are my sworn brother, Li Dazhuang. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west. If you tell me to die, I will never cling to life!"
This was the first time in a long while that Li Dazhuang had made a decision from the bottom of his heart.
Ye Cangtian had helped him before, treating him to meals, arranging work for him, and even helping him find his younger sister. He was grateful and had considered repaying him.
But now, he truly regarded him as family, even willing to die for him with such resolute determination.
Guo Hai was dead, although it was rumored he was bitten to death by his own dogs!
Though Li Dazhuang was simple-minded, he wasn't stupid. If he couldn't figure this out, then he was truly beyond saving!
Ye Cangtian was taken aback by his brother's firm words.
After a pause, he shook his head with a wry smile and punched him in the chest. "Silly giant! Dying for what? We're all brothers, why say such things!"
Sworn brother or not, who knows who's older between us!
"Hehe!"
Li Dazhuang scratched his head sheepishly, letting out a foolish laugh. The punch to his chest didn't hurt at all.
Ye Cangtian felt a sense of emotion. Having a few true brothers in one's life was the greatest fortune.
Li Dazhuang was one such brother, as were the members of the Grim Reaper Squad far overseas.
"Brother!"
A pleasant voice drifted from a distance. Li Ya was walking towards the security booth.
"Xiao Ya, why are you here?" Li Dazhuang asked in surprise.
"I came to see where you work. Big Brother Ye is here too!" Li Ya said with a smile.
Ye Cangtian nodded. Seeing the smile on her face, his heart felt a slight ease. It seemed she had moved past her trauma.
However, he also knew that this girl had a good personality. Perhaps that smile was for Li Dazhuang, so as not to worry her brother.
Looking at the sincere brother and sister, Ye Cangtian smiled.
"Cough, cough!" A clear, cold cough sounded.
Ye Cangtian turned and saw Tang Xin Wan walking out of the company. What did this girl mean by deliberately coughing? To attract my attention?
He couldn't help but find it amusing. She seemed to be no longer angry, yet she was still putting on a cold front.
Ye Cangtian said cheerfully, "President Tang, going out?"
Tang Xin Wan immediately retorted with a cold expression, "None of your business!"
As she opened her car door, she added, "I'm going to check on the new factory. Dazhuang, you'll accompany me!"
Tang Xin Wan knew that Li Dazhuang had been secretly following her these past two days. She also knew that Li Dazhuang's actions were definitely instigated by that guy.
That guy was really something. Did he really expect her to ask him directly?
Li Dazhuang nodded, then said to Li Ya, "Xiao Ya, Brother has to go out with the Chairwoman."
Li Ya obediently replied, "Brother, you go ahead. I'll just chat with Big Brother Ye."
Soon, Li Dazhuang got into the Maserati. Tang Xin Wan glanced at Ye Cangtian, let out a snort from her nose, and then drove off.
Ye Cangtian was amused and relieved. Judging by Tang Xin Wan's demeanor, it seemed she was waiting for him to back down.
"Big Brother Ye, my brother isn't here right now, I'd like to chat with you!" Li Ya suddenly said.
"Hm? What is it?"
"I want to graduate early and then officially find a job," Li Ya said earnestly.
Graduate early? Ye Cangtian was stunned. He knew what she meant.
He pondered for a moment before asking, "Is it because of the rumors at school?"
Due to what happened two days ago, although Li Ya wasn't physically harmed, the incident had still spread throughout the school, and there were bound to be some rumors.
Ye Cangtian hadn't realized this before. Now that he thought about it, even if Li Ya wasn't harmed, the onlookers wouldn't see it that way, so Li Ya would inevitably be affected by these negative sentiments at school.
Li Ya sighed and shook her head. "It's not entirely because of that. I've been considering graduating early for a while now."
Her family was in financial difficulty. Although she received a certain amount of scholarship money each semester, she still had to rely on part-time jobs to earn living expenses.
Therefore, since starting university, she had never given up on her studies, to the point that she was now only in her junior year but had already completed all her required credits.
"I just want to enter society sooner and gain more work experience so I can go further in the future!"
After speaking, Li Ya lowered her head and said, "I haven't figured out how to tell my brother yet. After all, he doesn't understand university life very well, and I'm afraid he won't agree!"
Ye Cangtian couldn't help but smile and nod. "Since you've made up your mind, I'll talk to your brother for you."
This was the path she had chosen for herself, and he believed that this girl had indeed thought it through carefully, so there was no need to persuade her to continue her studies.
With that thought, Ye Cangtian said, "How about this, you and your brother move into my place. I still have a few months' rent on that apartment, so you won't have to rent a new place."
Although Li Dazhuang lived in the company's security booth, there were still inconveniences. Normally, security guards, unless on night duty, would go home.
Although his apartment was a one-bedroom, Li Dazhuang could make do sleeping in the living room, which would be much more convenient than staying in the security booth.
Li Ya hesitated. "But what about you, Big Brother Ye!"
Ye Cangtian smiled. "I was planning to move out anyway. I'll be staying at your sister-in-law's place. The apartment will be empty, so you can move in directly!"
He was telling the truth. He had considered this very idea just moments ago.
Tang Xin Wan seemed to be waiting for him to compromise, so he might as well try to appease her. A man should be able to bend and flex, so what was wrong with a little compromise?