Xibiya and Tang Xinwan chatted about something, but Ye Cangtian didn't know what it was.
However, judging from Tang Xinwan's demeanor after she returned, they likely hadn't discussed him, otherwise Tang Xinwan would have questioned him long ago.
Ye Cangtian mused, truly wondering what that girl Xibiya was up to.
...
The next day!
In the morning, Tang Xinwan received a phone call and then prepared to go out.
She hesitated for a moment, then said to Ye Cangtian, "Yanran invited me for coffee, so you should come with me! That way, you won't complain later that I didn't bring you."
"Your best friend? You mean the young lady from the Shangguan family?"
Ye Cangtian smiled brightly. Of course, he had to go!
He hadn't seen her clearly from a distance last time, but he was certain she was also a great beauty. How could he miss such an opportunity to feast his eyes?
As soon as the two left the room.
A Saudi female guard arrived at the presidential suite.
"Your Highness, Miss Tang and Mr. Ye have gone out!"
"Oh?"
Xibiya thought for a moment, then smiled, "Prepare a set of casual clothes for me. It's time for me to go for a walk too!"
The female guard was shocked, "Absolutely not! The culprit who attempted to assassinate Your Highness a couple of days ago has not yet been found. What if Your Highness encounters danger..."
Xibiya snorted with displeasure, "I already know who the culprit is, so you don't need to worry! Besides, China wouldn't want anything to happen to me."
Given her status, if she were to encounter real danger, China would be hard-pressed to avoid blame. Therefore, even if she said nothing, China would try its best to ensure her safety.
The female guard hesitated for a moment, then stopped trying to dissuade her.
Xibiya pondered, then suddenly asked, "Has the Crown Prince been behaving himself lately?"
"We contacted the royal family yesterday. They said the Crown Prince has been quite calm recently, and the guards are watching him daily to prevent him from sneaking out again!" the female guard replied.
Xibiya finally nodded in relief. She had truly worried that during her absence, the future heir to the throne might sneak out again.
With their father King gravely ill, if anything were to happen to the future heir, the Saudi royal family would likely fall into chaos.
...
At a coffee shop!
Ye Cangtian finally met Tang Xinwan's best friend. As expected, she was breathtakingly beautiful, her charm no less than Tang Xinwan's.
She wore a white short-sleeved shirt, a floral-print pleated skirt below, and had long, flowing hair. In her hand, she held a book entirely in English.
Her delicate features exuded an aura of scholarly refinement.
To put it more directly, this woman looked like a "top student"!
After Tang Xinwan introduced them, this long-haired beauty with a scholarly demeanor extended her hand to Ye Cangtian with a smile.
"Hello, my name is Shangguan Yanran. Xinwan has mentioned you before, Mr. Ye!"
Ye Cangtian smiled and teased, "Miss Shangguan truly lives up to her reputation as a young lady from a prominent family. Your demeanor and looks are both outstanding. I suspect the people pursuing you could form a line all the way to the Forbidden City."
Shangguan Yanran chuckled, covering her mouth, "Mr. Ye is indeed humorous. I don't have any suitors!"
Tang Xinwan smiled and said, "Yanran has been studying abroad. If she lived in the capital long-term, she would naturally have many suitors."
Shangguan Yanran smiled demurely. She brushed a strand of hair from her forehead and said, "I asked you to meet today because I wanted to spend more time with you, Xinwan, before I leave."
Tang Xinwan was surprised, "You're leaving?"
Shangguan Yanran nodded, "My teacher and I have been researching a project, and it has recently yielded results. So, my teacher wants me to return as soon as possible."
Her teacher was of Chinese descent and possessed considerable fame both domestically and internationally as a research expert.
The project they were working on was very important, and she had been involved in it with her teacher from the very beginning. Therefore, as soon as it showed results, she was immediately asked to rush back.
Upon hearing that her friend was going abroad again, Tang Xinwan felt a sense of regret.
The two cherished their brief time together and soon began chatting animatedly.
Ye Cangtian, meanwhile, did not interrupt. He sat on the side, sipping his drink, and watched the two beauties converse. Especially since they were both beautiful women with distinctly different styles, it was a very pleasant sight.
Not long after, a voice suddenly sounded, "Yanran, so you were here?"
Then, Shangguan Yun walked in smiling from outside.
He saw Tang Xinwan and Ye Cangtian and couldn't help but smile, "What a coincidence! Brother Ye and Miss Tang are here too?"
Through Shangguan Yanran's introduction, Ye Cangtian learned that Shangguan Yun was her brother.
While Ye Cangtian was surprised, he also found it understandable. After all, judging by Shangguan Yun's impolite attitude towards Yuwen Hao last night, this guy must have a high standing in the Shangguan family.
Now it seemed, Shangguan Yun might have spoken up for him yesterday out of consideration for his sister, Shangguan Yanran.
"Yanran, I heard from family that you're leaving again? You only just returned a few days ago!" Shangguan Yun said with a sigh.
Shangguan Yanran nodded, "Yes, I'm booked on a flight tomorrow, so I wanted to chat with Xinwan before I go."
Shangguan Yun didn't say much more. After all, their Shangguan family was very lenient with the education of their younger generation. Whatever they did, the family would fully support them, so he felt it inappropriate to interfere with his sister's choices and academic pursuits.
He glanced at Ye Cangtian, then smiled at the two women, "Alright, you ladies chat. Brother Ye and I will go out for a stroll."
Ye Cangtian looked disgusted. He finally had two beautiful women by his side to feast his eyes on, and who the hell would be in the mood to wander around with a man like him?
However, Tang Xinwan accepted on his behalf, and Ye Cangtian had no choice but to follow Shangguan Yun out of the coffee shop.
As they walked down the street, Ye Cangtian, holding a cigarette, asked with great interest, "Your Shangguan family is quite prominent. Your sister, after all, is a young lady of the family. Why would you let her go so far away to study abroad?"
Shangguan Yun sighed, "Our family's educational approach is different from other families. My sister and I have always been given a 'free-range' upbringing. The family doesn't interfere with whatever we do!"
Ye Cangtian suddenly understood. No wonder Shangguan Yanran was studying abroad, while you, who have been idle and stirring up trouble everywhere like a troublemaker, are not disciplined by the family!
This Shangguan family's educational approach was indeed extraordinary.
Although other families also had their share of spoiled rich kids, they exuded a strong aura of being from wealthy families.
In contrast, this Shangguan Yun guy showed no trace of being a pampered young master.
Shangguan Yun said, looking at Ye Cangtian vigilantly, "Don't you dare have any ideas about my little sister!"
Ye Cangtian smiled brightly upon hearing this, "Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person!"
Shangguan Yun snorted, "Why do I feel like you are exactly that kind of person?"
However, he knew about the relationship between Tang Xinwan and Ye Cangtian, so he no longer worried about this guy seducing Yanran. He then resumed his smile, "Come on, let's go find a place to have some fun!"
"It's the middle of the day, what fun places can there be?"
"You wouldn't know, would you?"
Shangguan Yun smiled mysteriously and lowered his voice, "Some high-end establishments are open during the day as usual. Come on, you'll know when we get there."
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