It was seven o'clock in the evening!
The sky had already darkened when Ye Cangtian finally got out of a taxi.
Tang Xinwan hadn't taken him, and it was difficult to get a taxi from the industrial park. After waiting for a while, he managed to flag down a taxi heading back to the city center.
After getting out of the car, the agreed meeting place with Xu Weiwei was not far away. Su Dan Novel Network
"Why are you only arriving now?" Xu Weiwei walked over anxiously. She had already paced back and forth in front of the restaurant many times.
She pulled Ye Cangtian and said solemnly, "Pretend to be my boyfriend for a while. If they ask what you do, just say you're a manager at Haitian Pharmaceuticals."
Ye Cangtian chuckled, "Don't worry, when it comes to impersonating a boyfriend, I'll give a truly authentic performance!"
Seeing his confident demeanor, Xu Weiwei couldn't help but feel relieved. She had sought out Ye Cangtian precisely because of his shameless personality.
"Alright, then let's go in!" Xu Weiwei nodded and turned to walk forward.
After taking a few steps, she turned back and saw he wasn't following, a hint of confusion in her voice, "Why aren't you coming?"
Ye Cangtian asked, "Are we starting now?"
Xu Weiwei replied, "Yes! From now on, you are my boyfriend."
Ye Cangtian rolled his eyes, speechless. "Do you think anyone will believe we're a couple like this?"
This indeed stumped Xu Weiwei. "Then how should it be?"
Ye Cangtian grinned and gestured in another direction, where a couple was walking towards the restaurant.
Xu Weiwei's pretty face blushed after glancing at them. She took a deep breath, walked back, and linked her arms with Ye Cangtian's.
The two then walked towards the restaurant.
"You need to hold my arm, not grip it. Yes... just like that, a bit more intimate, lean your head over..."
As they walked, Ye Cangtian, with a smile, placed a hand around her waist. Just as he was about to move it lower, his arm was met with sharp pain.
Xu Weiwei glared at him and gritted her teeth, whispering, "Don't push your luck!"
Ye Cangtian chuckled dryly and removed his mischievous hand.
Hmm, quite springy!
...
This restaurant was considered relatively high-end. The decor wasn't luxurious, but it had taste, and the patrons were mostly urban white-collar workers.
Elegant piano music was playing in the restaurant at this moment.
"Weiwei, over here!" a voice called out.
Near a window, a man smiled and waved. However, when he saw Ye Cangtian beside Xu Weiwei, his smile froze.
Ye Cangtian was also puzzled. He had initially thought Xu Weiwei wanted him to pretend to be her boyfriend to deal with her family, but he hadn't expected it was to fend off a suitor.
She was using him as a shield!
He recalled that the last time someone used him as a shield was his fiancée, Tang Xinwan. That incident had made He Chuan resent him.
Would this time have the same outcome?
Xu Weiwei led Ye Cangtian over and greeted with a smile, "I'm sorry, Brother Yang, I'm late!"
The man appeared to be in his early thirties, with a well-proportioned build and tanned skin. While not handsome, he possessed a rugged aura.
He looked deeply at Ye Cangtian, then said to Xu Weiwei, "I just arrived not long ago either. Weiwei, you've become even more beautiful after two years!"
After speaking, the man hesitated and looked at Ye Cangtian, "And who is this?"
Xu Weiwei explained, "Brother Yang, this is my boyfriend, Ye Cangtian."
Upon hearing this, the man's expression turned even more displeased. He looked at Xu Weiwei with some confusion and said sternly, "He's your boyfriend? Weiwei, he's not good enough for you!"
Ye Cangtian felt annoyed upon hearing this!
What did he mean he wasn't good enough for Xu Weiwei? As if that made him worthy of her?
Xu Weiwei was also a bit embarrassed. She hadn't expected him to be so blunt and said, "Brother Yang, matters of the heart aren't about who is good enough for whom. Ye Cangtian is a senior executive at my company, his job is stable, and I like being with him. That's all that matters!"
The man fell silent for a moment, then extended his hand to Ye Cangtian, "My name is Yang Li. I apologize for my previous blunt remarks!"
Seeing the man apologize, Ye Cangtian didn't hold a grudge and reached out to shake his hand.
However, the other man added, "But I stand by my words that you're not good enough for Weiwei, it's the truth!"
"..."
Ye Cangtian was speechless and, not backing down, smiled and said, "Even a toad can eat swan meat, and that's pretty impressive too!"
Yang Li's face darkened further upon hearing this. He tightened his grip on Ye Cangtian's hand.
Ye Cangtian was somewhat surprised by the strength conveyed by the man's grip. This guy was indeed not simple!
Is he a soldier?
Just from the strength in his hands, it was evident that this Yang Li was not weak. Even in the army, he was likely a person of considerable standing.
But would Ye Cangtian back down?
The more pressure the other party exerted, the more disdainful he became!
Trying to intimidate me? You're still too green!
As the two men were locked in a silent contest, Xu Weiwei, who had noticed the tension, coughed and tugged at Ye Cangtian's sleeve.
"Ye Cangtian, Brother Yang, let's sit down and talk!"
Only then did Ye Cangtian release his grip.
Yang Li also let go and, as he sat down, placed his slightly trembling hand under the table.
When Yang Li looked at Ye Cangtian, a hint of solemnity appeared in his eyes.
As the youngest major in the army, and a multiple champion in military combat and other events, he was very confident in his own abilities.
Apart from a few individuals who had come to Yangzhou with him this time, he had few equals even within the military.
He hadn't expected to encounter someone here whose grip was stronger than his.
Is this Xu Weiwei's boyfriend? Is he really a senior executive at some company?
Yang Li gave a wry smile, perhaps to himself, and said, "Weiwei, I didn't expect you to have a boyfriend after only two years apart."
In his memory, the sunny girl who used to follow him, watch him practice shooting, and cheer him on, seemed to have grown up.
Not only had she become more beautiful, but she had also reportedly become a deputy director.
"By the way, the Commander, he..."
As Yang Li spoke, he glanced at Ye Cangtian and changed his wording, "When the Old Man learned of your promotion to Deputy Director, he was extremely pleased. It's clear that the Old Man actually cares about you a great deal!"
Xu Weiwei's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. She then took a deep breath and said, "Brother Yang, let's not talk about this. Is there a mission bringing Brother Yang to Yangzhou this time?"
Yang Li nodded, "There is a mission. One is for Li Xiaoyang, and the other... is classified!"
Xu Weiwei wasn't too surprised, as Li Xiaoyang had been in their detention center for quite some time. The reason for not resolving the matter was to wait for personnel from the capital to take over.
Ye Cangtian, however, was somewhat surprised!
Li Xiaoyang wasn't that guy who claimed to be the successor of 'Flying Dagger'?
As a top assassin, China would not easily let such a person go. Now it seemed he was to be transferred elsewhere.
And this Yang Li, as expected, had a non-ordinary identity!