"Does the Chief think he'll join the Dragon Group? He rejected it so decisively!"
Under the grape trellis, Secretary Liu poured tea for the old man and asked.
The old man took a sip of the tea and smiled, saying, "He'll consider it. The reason he's refusing now is simply that he feels the Dragon Group is a cage and he doesn't want to be bound."
Secretary Liu nodded, then chuckled, "But this kid is truly lawless. He's only been in the capital for two days and he's already provoked the second young master of the Yuwen family. He shows no fear in front of you."
"Isn't this exactly the kind of person the Dragon Group needs now?"
The old man sighed after speaking, "It's time for the Dragon Group's sky to change!"
As they were talking, footsteps were heard from the courtyard entrance.
Xu Weiwei returned from outside, still maintaining her cold demeanor. She paused when she passed the grape trellis.
"This is the Chinese medicine I just got from outside. Boil it for two hours before drinking; it can treat rheumatism!"
She tossed the brown paper package of Chinese herbs she was holding and went back inside without looking back.
Secretary Liu caught it and looked at the old man joyfully, "Chief, Xiao Wei she..."
"Good, good..."
The old man suppressed his excitement, his eyes slightly moist.
This was probably the first time in three years his granddaughter had spoken to him proactively and shown concern for his chronic ailment.
He had sustained many injuries when he was young, causing him unbearable pain every time it rained.
In the past, his granddaughter would always buy him Chinese medicine from outside and personally brew it for him.
Until that incident happened later...
...
That night, in the hotel room.
Tang Xinwan was processing company matters on her laptop, while Ye Cangtian leaned on the sofa, smoking.
"Did you talk about any leads on your parents when you visited your Uncle Cheng today?"
"It's not that easy!"
Tang Xinwan stopped her work and frowned slightly, "I suspect Uncle Cheng definitely knows something, but he refuses to mention anything about my parents."
Ye Cangtian nodded. This matter involved the mysterious Group A, so they naturally wouldn't reveal it.
It seemed that Uncle Cheng was someone from the old man's faction. Perhaps he knew a great deal about the disappearance of his wife and daughter.
This old man was truly something. Tang Xinwan was his daughter, yet she had no right to know anything.
As for letting him join Group B for a chance to enter the mysterious Group A?
Ye Cangtian couldn't bring himself to do it. Although he was quite interested in the mysterious Group A, once he joined an organization like the Dragon Group, it would be difficult to withdraw later.
He disliked being constrained and preferred to be free and unfettered.
Like now, spending his days with his fiancée and occasionally flirting with police sirens—life was so leisurely, why bother joining the Dragon Group and being disciplined by others?
He hadn't told Tang Xinwan about these things.
So, at this moment, Tang Xinwan was unaware of Ye Cangtian's true thoughts. She shook her head and said, "Let's talk about these things later! By the way, there's something I want to ask you."
"Saudi Princess Hibiya, what is your relationship with her?"
"Wh-what?" Ye Cangtian's expression changed instantly.
"Don't play dumb with me!"
Tang Xinwan let out a snort. Although Hibiya had never discussed Ye Cangtian with her,
based on her woman's intuition, she suspected that the Saudi princess's visit to China, and even to the same hotel in the capital, was likely directed at Ye Cangtian.
"Moreover, when the company called me today to report on work, they mentioned that a foreign VIP motorcade had visited the company a few days ago and then left!"
After speaking, Tang Xinwan looked at Ye Cangtian questioningly, "So, this Saudi princess came looking for you, didn't she?"
Ye Cangtian gave a wry smile.
Who said women have long hair but short knowledge, or brains as empty as their chests?
Looking at Tang Xinwan's sharp gaze, Ye Cangtian knew he couldn't hide it any longer. His eyes darted around, and he quickly explained:
"I admit, she did come looking for me. When we were abroad, she fell in love with me at first sight and pursued me relentlessly..."
"I resisted with all my might, I fled desperately, and finally escaped her clutches to come to you!"
"But I've tried my best to hide my advantages, yet I couldn't conceal my charm. She still found out I was in China."
"But don't worry, I will uphold my chastity and absolutely won't let her succeed. I will defend our love with my life!"
Ye Cangtian delivered his speech with righteous indignation and impassioned fervor.
He was just short of raising his hand to swear an oath!
"What love, don't go off track!" Tang Xinwan couldn't help but blush and retorted.
She frowned and gritted her teeth, "She's so beautiful, and she's a princess of the Saudi royal family. Aren't you tempted? If you marry her, you'll never have to worry about money again."
Ye Cangtian said earnestly, "Am I that kind of person? Money is nothing to me! Beautiful? Is she as beautiful as my wife?"
Tang Xinwan was flustered by his words. Although he had taken advantage of her again, it felt good to hear him say that.
After a moment's hesitation, Tang Xinwan looked at him skeptically again, "Are you telling the truth?"
"Absolutely true!"
Ye Cangtian was more serious than ever before.
Tang Xinwan nodded, her mood seemingly improving. She had felt inexplicably down when she heard that Hibiya was pursuing Ye Cangtian just moments ago.
"Knock, knock..."
There was a knock on the door from outside.
Upon opening the door, she found two Saudi female guards again.
"Miss Tang, Her Highness the Princess invites you to chat!"
"Tell Princess Hibiya that I'll be there shortly!" Tang Xinwan replied.
After the two female guards left, Ye Cangtian looked at her with a strange expression, "Are you still going?"
Tang Xinwan took out her makeup and touched up her appearance, then said with a cold smile, "Yes, why wouldn't I!"
Not only was she going, but she would also meet her in her best state.
Would she, Tang Xinwan, be intimidated just because the other party was a princess?
Watching her apply makeup and specifically change into a beautiful outfit before leaving, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but touch his face.
This felt like two rivals meeting, didn't it?
Smiling on the surface, but with daggers hidden in their smiles?
Speaking of which, when women engage in a silent battle with a rival, would they end up pulling hair and scratching faces during their conversation?
"Thinking about it this way, I'm a bit worried!" Ye Cangtian scratched his head and then chuckled.
They probably wouldn't fight! After all, although Hibiya had many guards around her, being in China, she wouldn't cause trouble without reason.
And Tang Xinwan, being a strong woman, wasn't lacking in self-control and wouldn't initiate any physical confrontation.
"Alas, dealing with just two of them is already so troublesome. If I were to have three wives and four concubines, wouldn't the house be turned upside down?"