The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

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Do you still remember Xia Yuhe by Daming Lake?

Nian Yufei really wanted to ask something similar in her heart, but she restrained herself, fearing it would make him disappear faster, so she decided to use tonight's lifeline to get close to him.

When she saw him in the restaurant tonight, she was instantly stunned—it was him! His appearance hadn't changed, but he was more mature, more commanding, more charismatic. Although she sat quietly and elegantly, giving the impression of a gentle young girl, her heart was tumultuous. In that short moment, she completely forgot everything around her; she wanted to look but was afraid to, so she pretended to focus on the food while stealing glances at him from the corner of her eye.

Because of this, while other professionals didn't notice Li Yan's move, she saw the sudden flight of the beef. Intrigued, her gaze followed the beef, then she saw the gun aimed at her. She couldn't see the situation of others and only saw the beef knocking the gun off slightly, followed by Grandpa Mu standing in front of her.

At that moment, she wasn't worried about her safety at all; she firmly believed that as long as he was there, nothing would happen—pure psychological effect, and she couldn't even consider if he recognized her. Her gaze moved away from the gun and towards him, only to see others dodging and hiding, while he sat there calmly enjoying his meal, exuding an aura as strong as a mountain.

Seeing Li Yan about to leave, Nian Yufei hurriedly grabbed him: "If everyone has a place to stay together, would you still need to ask? Surely, everyone else has a place to stay, except for you. It's so late, don't be overly polite."

Li Yan noticed she was young but quite observant, though her persuasive strength wasn't enough to sway him.

As he was too lazy to say more and ready to leave, the serious old man grabbed his clothes again, "Sir, we three look like three generations of a family; if you leave, it will give the impression of abandoning your family... Anyway, it's just lodging, we'll just be considerate and not disturb you."

Three generations in a family? Abandoning family?

Darn! Am I that old? Li Yan glanced at the old man, then at the loli girl slyly smiling, feeling like kicking them away.

"Let's go!"

The two flanked him, leading him towards the elevator.

In facing fierce thugs and assassins, Li Yan could act decisively, but confronting the old and young, he couldn't really kick them away. After all, it was just one night, so he let them fulfill their wish.

Li Yan was assigned to a room opposite Nian Yufei, while the old man stayed next door. He didn't hesitate, locked the door upon entry to keep them out.

The room should belong to the foreign assassin's bodyguard; once inside, Li Yan spent a few minutes checking every corner, ensuring everything was fine before calling Yue Yao, detailing the events of the night, and also sent her a facial photo of the foreigner he was tracking using his mobile, asking her to verify who he was.

Yue Yao had absolute confidence in him, unafraid of unexpected situations, and had no objections to him staying one night and returning tomorrow. Yet, she conveyed another matter to him at the end.

"If it's all right... you better come back early tomorrow, Yurong received news today about a factory staging a mass protest strike, and she's considering going in person. It's inconvenient for me to accompany her; I fear unexpected situations."

Upon hearing this, Li Yan's brows furrowed immediately. Paradise Group is vast, with manufacturing plants but doesn't significantly contribute to the group's profit. Such matters requiring her president's personal involvement indicate considerable trouble, with crowds posing risks and inciting possible radical actions. Given Zhang Yurong's habits, she would likely only bring Ke Yunyun, maybe Xiaoyan, just a few girls, what good would that do?

"I understand, if that's the case, I'd rather not worry about them, I'll just return tonight."

After hanging up the phone, Yue Yao felt a bit relieved and envious of his attitude. With King's status in the underworld, knowing other assassins come for a challenge, he naturally wouldn't shy away; staying and handling them declares strength. He initially intended to stay, but upon hearing Zhang Yurong might have trouble, he immediately gave up.

One day... would he give up 'them' for Zhang Yurong?

This thought saddened Yue Yao, because as long as Li Yan considered 'them' most important, she, even as only his partner, assistant, would be crucial, always having the chance to accompany him. Zhang Yurong represented his changes over the past two years, as family, lover, friend in ordinary life. Once Zhang Yurong became most important to him, it would mean he'd fade out. When that time comes, he might entrust 'them' to her, which she didn't desire and couldn't refuse.

This issue might be approaching, but it hasn't arrived yet, right?

Yue Yao consoled herself, at least she could still often see him now, be with him; what future holds, leave it for the future, cherishing the present is the most important.

…

Li Yan hadn't thought so much and didn't know Yue Yao's association; he simply felt, even if assassins come to Cloud Island, even if Clover Organization recruits others and leaks information, very few can truly track them, one God is already somewhat famous, the next should surpass God; dealing with two somewhat deters.

These problems need not be solved quickly, whether staying a night, another day or two, it's just baiting for a rabbit. Comparatively, Zhang Yurong's issue is more pressing.

Looking at the time, Li Yan washed his face and tidied up a bit, then prepared to leave.

Just as he opened the door, he saw Nian Yufei standing outside, holding two food boxes. The door to Old Man Mu's room was also open. He was standing at the doorway and only retreated a little when he saw Li Yan open the door, but he didn't close it.

"I know you haven't eaten properly, so I specifically got some takeout." Nian Yufei said as she tried to come in.

If she knew he was leaving, she would surely cling to him, so Li Yan had to endure it. "Thanks, just put it here."

"I haven't eaten enough either, how about we eat together?" Nian Yufei went over to put the boxes on the table and immediately opened them.

Li Yan frowned slightly, "I'm not used to eating with strangers."

To this obviously rejecting statement, Nian Yufei paused for a moment, then smiled, "Haven't we already met? So, we're not strangers anymore. Eating together will make us familiar."

For this young girl, Li Yan couldn't hit or scold her for no reason, yet she wouldn't leave despite his clear refusal, making him a bit helpless. Seeing her expectant look, he grabbed a box and started eating quickly.

Seeing him eat so hurriedly, Nian Yufei didn't know that he just wanted her to leave quickly; she thought he was genuinely hungry, so she hurried to pour him a glass of water.

"Eat slowly, if it's not enough, I'll share more with you."

Li Yan, being stared at as if she admired his dining posture, felt a bit embarrassed.

"Miss Nian Yufei, you're not a child. I see that you are worldly and not immature. Can you please think more rationally? Whether you truly want to thank me or have other motives, consider the consequences. I'm not a good person; being near me won't bring you any benefit. I'm formally warning you, don't provoke me anymore, otherwise... I'll eat you up without leaving a bone!" He tried to warn her.

"Wow!" Nian Yufei pretended to be scared, then laughed and said, "I'm really scared now, lend me your phone, I'll let Grandpa Mu come to pick me up."

"Don't try to get my number; I won't give it to you. I'll throw away your business card too." Li Yan lowered his head back to eating.

Seeing through her plan, Nian Yufei felt a bit awkward, quickly said, "Alright, alright, I won't try to get your number, and you can't throw away my card, you promised me."

Having no choice, she also started eating, but she ate very little and slowly, without taking her eyes off Li Yan for even a moment. Having such a close opportunity to observe him, she certainly wouldn't miss it, wishing to see and remember every detail of him clearly.

"What's your name?"

"Where do you work?"

"Do you have a girlfriend?"

"Say something, I'm just trying to make another friend."

Sitting there eating, Li Yan ignored her barrage of questions, his silence akin to being impermeable.

After a while, Nian Yufei had only eaten a little, while Li Yan had finished.

"Even if you say I saved you, I only threw a piece of beef. Your treating me to a meal has already repaid me. From now on, everyone moves along their own path, I want to sleep now, you can leave."

Hearing Li Yan's words, the phrase 'everyone moves along their own path' made Nian Yufei's heart tremble. She bit her lip gently and said softly, "Can I... finish my meal here before I go back?"

"Of course. Take your time eating, I'll go take a shower." Li Yan said as he stood up and walked outside. However, instead of heading to the bathroom, he went straight to the door, opened it, and swiftly ran out!

Looking at the door that opened and then closed again, Nian Yufei felt a bit dazed. Did he just run away like that? Did he really escape in such a manner? Was it her enthusiasm that scared him off?

Stunned for a moment, a tear fell from her eye. Over the years, he had completely forgotten the past, yet she could never forget that tall figure. Countless hopes culminated in this reunion, but alas, it was not to be, again missing the chance!

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