"Heh, with your abilities, would it be difficult to contact Shangguan Yun?"
Listening to Huang Yi's explanation, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but smile.
In his opinion, this was merely an excuse for Huang Yi to avoid meeting Shangguan Yun.
"This..."
Her words left Huang Yi speechless. She had lived in the capital for many years and had extensive connections; if she genuinely wanted to find Shangguan Yun, it wouldn't be a problem.
Now that Ye Cangtian had exposed her lie, she didn't know what to say.
"Huang Yi, we had a gentleman's agreement, yet you broke your promise to me. You've truly disappointed me!"
"Alright, that's enough..."
Ye Cangtian spoke slowly, about to hang up the phone.
He wasn't just putting on a show; he genuinely intended to give up.
Huang Yi's refusal to contact Shangguan Yun, despite his pressure as the young master, indicated her lack of interest in Shangguan Yun.
As the saying goes, a forced melon is not sweet. Continuing further wouldn't yield good results, so it was better to give up early.
However, before he could finish, Huang Yi's voice came through.
"No, no, no! Young Master, I will definitely fulfill what you asked. I'll find a way to contact Shangguan Yun right away."
Huang Yi quickly said. She was indeed in the wrong regarding this matter.
Most importantly, if her credibility was lost, it would be difficult to regain it in the future.
Considering this, she gritted her teeth and agreed. After all, it was just a dinner, and she wasn't being forced to do anything else. With a bit of determination, she could get through it.
"You don't need to contact him!"
"I don't want you to agree reluctantly just because of my status."
Hearing her hurried tone, Ye Cangtian immediately understood and said coldly.
If she was unwilling, wasn't he forcing her hand?
"No, Young Master, it's not because of the pressure you're exerting. It's because of my credibility. Since I promised, I should do it!" Huang Yi quickly replied.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's expression softened slightly. He said, "I'm meeting Shangguan Yun for dinner tonight. I'll send you the address. Whether you come or not is entirely up to you.
Whatever you choose, I won't blame you."
After Huang Yi acknowledged this, Ye Cangtian finally hung up the phone.
He lit a cigarette and took a few contemplative puffs.
"Brother, your elder brother has really put his face on the line to help you. This is the limit of what I can do.
Whether it succeeds or not, we'll leave it to fate!"
...
In the evening, at a leisure resort in the western suburbs of the city.
It was essentially a countryside restaurant, carefully selected by Ye Cangtian.
If it were just a gathering of the three brothers, they could have chosen a place in the capital.
However, considering Huang Yi's special status, they chose this location.
But Shangguan Yun and Xu Shian had no objections to this place.
Firstly, having lived in the capital for a long time, they were no longer impressed by delicacies. Occasionally eating simple countryside dishes offered a different kind of flavor.
Secondly, the primary purpose of their gathering was for the three brothers to catch up; nothing else was as important.
However, when Shangguan Yun and Xu Shian arrived and saw Ye Cangtian, they were both stunned.
Immediately, a playful smile spread across Xu Shian's face. He had already seen Yun Lan by Ye Cangtian's side.
As brothers, he naturally knew Shangguan Yun's feelings and instantly understood Ye Cangtian's intention.
"Haha, Big Brother, you're truly something!"
Xu Shian burst into laughter and gave Ye Cangtian a thumbs-up.
Shangguan Yun had tried everything to ask Yun Lan out, but she had never even given him a pleasant look.
Yet, Ye Cangtian had managed to get her to come out this time, which only showed Ye Cangtian's influence.
On the other side, Shangguan Yun also saw Yun Lan and subconsciously rubbed his eyes, thinking he was hallucinating. He simply couldn't believe it was real.
Hearing Xu Shian's words, he shot Xu Shian a fierce glare. What if this angered Yun Lan and drove her away?
Sensing Shangguan Yun's gaze, Xu Shian immediately quieted down.
The next moment.
Shangguan Yun walked forward, extended his hand, and said gentlemanly, "Yun Lan, long time no see..."
...
Inside a private room.
The four of them drank and chatted, seemingly at ease, but an awkward atmosphere permeated the air.
Shangguan Yun had tried multiple times to find topics to get closer to Yun Lan.
However, Yun Lan was like an insulator, completely ignoring him and giving Shangguan Yun no opportunity.
Ye Cangtian and Xu Shian watched anxiously, attempting to play matchmaker several times, but all their efforts ended in failure.
Finally, perhaps realizing that getting closer was hopeless and not wanting to ruin the atmosphere, Shangguan Yun began chatting with Ye Cangtian and Xu Shian.
The awkwardness also caused Ye Cangtian considerable distress.
Taking advantage of Shangguan Yun and Xu Shian's brief absence, he glanced at Yun Lan.
"It seems you truly dislike him!"
"I was inconsiderate this time."
Seeing Ye Cangtian's slightly apologetic gaze, Yun Lan shook her head and said, "It's not your fault. He truly left a bad impression in my mind. Rather, I've made things difficult for you. I apologize..."
She had expected to endure the various dinners with gritted teeth, perhaps showing a forced smile to make things less awkward for everyone.
However, upon meeting Shangguan Yun, Yun Lan realized she couldn't even muster a smile.
As she had said, she had no good impression of him in her mind, making it impossible for her to force a smile.
Given the current awkward situation, she felt extremely sorry for Ye Cangtian.
"Heh, perhaps this is a case of first impressions."
"It's not that I'm trying to put in a good word for him, but he is quite outstanding."
"If nothing else, you must know about the incident where the Bright Hall acted against the Dark Association last time, right? He contributed significantly..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and defended Shangguan Yun.
After all, they were his brothers. Even if they couldn't end up together, they shouldn't misunderstand each other like this.
"Hmm?"
Upon mentioning the Bright Hall's operation, Yun Lan's interest was immediately piqued.
During that operation, the Bright Hall had first killed Qing Dao, and Lan Yue had narrowly escaped death under Ye Cangtian's protection.
She knew all of this, but now Ye Cangtian was saying Shangguan Yun was involved, which greatly confused her.
"When the Bright Hall attacked two intelligence outposts of the Dark Association, it was they who led the Dragon Team personnel to capture most of them.
Otherwise, if the situation between both sides had been allowed to escalate, the outcome would have been difficult to control. It was also because of their appearance that I had no worries."
"Moreover, you should know that the time between them receiving the news and arriving at the scene was only ten minutes..."
Sensing Yun Lan's gaze, Ye Cangtian quickly explained. While he tried to highlight Shangguan Yun's abilities, it was essentially the truth.
The fierce battle between the Dark Association and the Bright Hall, if not stopped in time, could have endangered civilians and caused even worse repercussions; this was indeed an unknown.
Furthermore, arriving at the scene in such a short period and defeating both factions was enough to demonstrate Shangguan Yun's capabilities.
"Heh, I didn't realize this stalker actually has some talent."
Yun Lan let out a disdainful chuckle upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words. She couldn't help but admit Shangguan Yun's excellence.
However, she simply couldn't forget his past stalking incidents.
"Sigh, your preconceived notions are too strong."
"Actually, he only stalked you because he wanted to see you a few more times."
"After all, people like us live each day as if it were our last. Perhaps after this glance, it would be goodbye forever."
Ye Cangtian said intentionally or unintentionally.
Just then, Shangguan Yun and Xu Shian returned. Ye Cangtian suddenly thought of something.
He then took out a small porcelain bottle from his Qiankun Bag and placed it on the table, introducing it with great seriousness.
This small porcelain bottle contained nothing other than what he had seized from Ferrav on the Sun Moon Twin Islands.
When the three heard about the miraculous effects of the Enlightenment Pill, their eyes widened, showing a glint of longing and confusion.
While the Enlightenment Pill had the chance to grant the user a moment of enlightenment, it was most practical for those at the peak of the Earth level.
However, this did not mean it was ineffective for the three of them.
The Enlightenment Pill could also significantly enhance one's cultivation.
Even for Yun Lan, taking this pill would bring immense benefits, possibly allowing her to leap from the Yellow level to the threshold of the Earth level.
Precisely because they knew the preciousness of the pill, the three of them felt a hint of confusion, not understanding why Ye Cangtian had brought it out.