The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

At this point, Li Yan no longer needs to go over to help Huang Ying out of the situation, because after the male guests who went to the restroom discovered there was no danger, they fled out from the restroom and relayed the news. The restaurant manager, upon hearing that a guest had been robbed and knocked unconscious in the restroom, quickly called male staff to go check. When the client representative was carried out, it caused quite a commotion, with diners in the hall buzzing with talk.

By that time, Huang Ying had already returned. Other people who knew the boss's intentions began to feel suspicious upon seeing Huang Ying return without them. It couldn't be that the two of them were up to something in the restroom, right? After waiting a while longer, someone clever found an excuse to go look outside, and upon discovering the situation outside, immediately called everyone else out.

The client representative, who had undergone some simple first-aid treatment, awoke and cried out in pain. Everyone thought it was an external injury from his face and back hitting something, but instead, he clutched his lower abdomen, groaning in agony. Only then did everyone realize the seriousness of the problem, and since their partner had come out, they quickly called 120 for an ambulance.

Because there were many people, they did not let the restaurant off, clamoring to catch the assailant and demanding the restaurant view the surveillance footage. On the Paradise Group's business side, mostly women, they were just watching the situation unfold since they couldn't help. But soon they realized something was amiss because their director, Ye Jiahong, was nowhere in sight!

Everyone began urgently calling Ye Jiahong, only to find the phone rang for ages without anyone answering. Worried something had happened, they asked someone to check the men's restroom again, but Ye Jiahong was still nowhere to be found, increasing the tension.

Among everyone, only Huang Ying was dumbfounded; she had a bold guess in her heart— it must be Li Yan! It was Li Yan who had told her to go to the restroom, and she also saw the two of them follow from behind. After exiting the restroom, she hadn't seen them. They must have acted while she was still inside the restroom!

Thinking that Li Yan would violently beat the two, even including Ye Jiahong, for her sake made Huang Ying deeply moved and grateful. But she also started worrying for him. By doing so, he was sure to get arrested, and definitely be prosecuted for intentional harm. If their injuries were serious... If they were willing to spend a little more money to deal with Li Yan... It wouldn't be surprising for him to face criminal charges and even jail!

This made her extremely anxious and worried. At this moment, she wanted to call Li Yan, urging him to flee quickly, leave the scene, and preferably find someone who could testify he wasn't there.

However, she couldn't and didn't dare make this call! Because the scene was chaotic, speaking softly might not be clear enough, and speaking loudly or sneakily hiding would certainly arouse others' suspicion. If overheard, it would be tantamount to betraying Li Yan before the police even approached!

So, despite her worry and anxiety, she could only endure it.

However, at this moment, Huang Ying made a resolute decision in her heart!

Violence and injuring someone is certainly not right, but a man willing to harm others for her sake, and he's not even a rash young lad, but a mature, rational man who usually doesn't take initiatives and is indifferent; it shows his cherish, care, and protection for her. For him, she's willing to do anything! Including making false statements if necessary, and if he really ends up inside, regardless of the future, she will definitely wait for him to come out, to come back!

She had already recognized this man. This time, not for economic, lifestyle, or mental support and reliance, but truly seeing him as the man destined to protect her all her life!

Huang Ying's reaction, in the eyes of others, was one of being scared stiff and paralyzed. Given her young age and being merely an office junior, unfamiliar with the world, everyone felt a bit disdainful but didn't suspect her.

Of course, there was still one person who was suspicious of Li Yan— that was Chen Junwei, who was working as a waiter!

He knew very well that only someone like Li Yan and his associate could so deftly knock out and incapacitate someone while managing a calm getaway. And worried that Li Yan might target him, he also occasionally kept an eye on their table, and their exit matched the timeline.

However... even if he suspected, no, confirmed, so what? Does he know the identities and information of those two people? No. Would he go to the police to report and assist with the investigation in detail? No!

Calling the police, sending to the hospital, negotiating with the restaurant... it was chaos inside with quite a crowd watching. A while later, Ye Jiahong's phone finally got through. A passerby had been attracted by the incessantly ringing phone, and when they saw the situation on the ground, they were startled and quickly wanted to leave. But the persistent ringing kept them there, attempting to check it out. Seeing the person on the ground still breathing, they picked up the call to explain the situation, prompting everyone to call the police again and rush out to find someone.

...

The instigator of the incident, Li Yan, wasn't worried because he and Duan Haibo could ensure they didn't expose their faces. At the time, it was during meal hours— and there were several people simultaneously doing their business while eating, indicating how many guests there were. Coupled with the comings and goings, there were so many people that even with video footage, it would be impossible to investigate and verify one by one.

At this moment, Li Yan was leisurely waiting for Huang Ying to come out with a can of iced tea and a cigarette. During this time, he also sent a text to reassure and instruct Huang Ying not to worry or be afraid, and just blend in with everyone else.

That's when Zhang Yurong's call came in; she probably had a bit of free time after finishing her working lunch to call Li Yan.

"What's going on? Not coming back last night is one thing, but not coming to work today! You didn't answer your phone before either! Yue Yao said you went back, and then seemed to have driven out. What are you up to?" As soon as she heard Li Yan's voice, Zhang Yurong erupted in a burst of complaints.

—For the first time going on a business trip for over a week, coming back and not going home first but meeting a lover, even staying out all night and missing work the next day, it's no wonder a wife and boss would have complaints!

"Nothing much, drank a lot last night, got a headache, got up a bit late today, had my phone on silent. As for the company, just forget it; Wen Qianyi is much more in touch with things than I am. She can update you on anything."

Listening to Li Yan's explanation, Zhang Yurong furrowed her brow. Is this guy really stupid, or is he just pretending? This task, this business trip, was supposed to be an opportunity for him to excel and accumulate experience, and he's letting others take the advantage?

Li Yan continued, "I went back and came out again because... because I bought some gifts, planning to give them to my friends as soon as possible. Don't worry, I just skipped work for one day!"

"Skipping work for a day and you think that's not enough?" Zhang Yurong, being the CEO, felt a bit relieved that this guy wasn't directly under her management. Otherwise, there would definitely be a day when she'd be so mad she'd spit blood.

"Alright, alright, you have a gift too. It's quite unique; I'll give it to you when we get back tonight," Li Yan said with a smile.

"Hmph! Who cares!"

Despite saying so, Zhang Yurong was a bit expectant of the gift, as Li Yan had never formally given her a present before. She was wondering what kind of "unique" gift this guy would choose.

"I got a call coming in, hanging up now!" Zhang Yurong hurriedly ended the call.

Li Yan calculated the time, guessing they might have found Ye Jiahong. The business director had such a big issue, it's probably time to report to the company and the CEO?

...

Perhaps it was sympathy for each other, or perhaps they were both used to lurking. Chen Junwei, that kid, actually found Li Yan, who was waiting for Huang Ying in the parking lot, just by searching around the neighborhood for a bit!

"I knew it was you." Standing by the car, he said to Li Yan inside.

"So what? Did you remember my license plate number? Take a guess, could it be a stolen car?" Li Yan teased with a smile.

Chen Junwei sighed, "What exactly do you want? Are you trying to force me to change jobs again? Next time, I won't go back to a hotel job!"

"Buddy, when did I ever try to force you? Today's thing wasn't a real robbery, but it was a personal grudge between me and them, just a regular disturbance happening at your restaurant. It's got nothing to do with you. What kind of job you like to do, how's that my business? Does it have anything to do with me?" Li Yan chuckled lightly.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, and if he was really targeting him, it wouldn't be such a roundabout way, Chen Junwei started to believe him a bit.

"Go back to being a waiter!" Li Yan said, as he tossed out a business card: "Watch out for the hidden weapon!"

Chen Junwei casually squeezed his fingers, catching the business card. He was not only quick and accurate, but his eyesight was also exceptionally sharp.

"Keep my card, we are somewhat fated. If you need help, feel free to contact me."

Chen Junwei was taken aback, just talking about license plates and now suddenly giving out a business card so willingly? Could it be the card the original car owner left in the vehicle? "Aren't you afraid I'll report you to the police?"

"Whatever, anyway I know some things about you too. If you really report me, you'd better get ready! Not waiting for me to expose you, I'm not interested in that, but for jail time, heh, I've got a lawyer and won't be going to jail!" Li Yan waved his hand, signaling that he could leave.

Chen Junwei felt a bit annoyed; wasn't he here to question him? How did it end up with him being dismissed? And being teased by this guy a few times. He snorted and left quickly!

"Chen Xiaowei, I still think you have a brighter future as a male dancer!"

Hearing this behind him, Chen Junwei stumbled a bit as he walked away quickly.

From a distance, Li Yan watched with a wicked smile on his face. At this time, the phone rang again, and to his surprise, it was Qiao Huanxuan.

"Huanxuan? Aren't you busy? How do you have time to call me?" After three shocks, especially with the music box, Li Yan's memory and feelings towards her changed, and his tone became more familiar.

"Do you still remember what I said? I mentioned hiding certain people away for twelve years..." (to be continued, for more, please log in to www.qidian.com, support the author, read the genuine version!)