The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

Chapter Ninety-One: A One-Man Legend

(Currently, there are three Squad Leaders, three Stewards, and nearly 100 disciples and apprentices. A huge thank you to all the brothers who have rewarded. I just discovered that the Squad Leader "Reader 100207144030020" rewarded 10,000 points to help the indebted old man get another Monthly Pass, which makes the old man very grateful yet ashamed. I can only say thank you, brother. Also, please change to a Chinese name; many brothers who reward are still using numerical IDs, which are not fully displayed and hard to recognize. Finally, I earnestly request brothers who haven't used their Monthly Pass to support us. Rewarding for a Monthly Pass is too costly, so let's have a few more brothers join in to help! Much appreciated.)

The background, for Li Yan, is something he is unwilling to mention. For the past two years, he left his original world and mixed among ordinary people. Like a regular person, he worked a nine-to-five job, rented an apartment, squeezed into buses, and took cabs, experiencing the life of ordinary people. His goal was to calm the side effects of the "Heart Demon." The plan was executed well, and the effects were noticeable, except for one major deviation: his marriage to Yurong.

However, regarding his "background", he still hasn't explained it clearly, so he lives like a man who climbed up the social ladder, living under the shadow of Zhang Yurong. For most people, it might seem humiliating, but for Li Yan, it is exactly what he needs. For the past few months, he has maintained a low-profile life as an ordinary person, blending in at the Paradise Group Headquarters.

Today's decision is quite challenging for Li Yan. That's why he came here so late, as this is meddling in other people's business. The outcome of meddling is trouble. In the past, he wasn't afraid of trouble; any trouble could be dealt with in the most direct manner. But now, having gotten used to the serene life of ordinary people and not completely eliminating the side effects of the "Heart Demon," it is not suitable for him to stir up more trouble.

But the opportunity to meddle presented itself to him, and he couldn't resist getting involved… all because of a girl who had many wealthy bad habits, yet harbored a pure and deep affection for him.

That person made his intentions clear, and Li Yan didn't deny it, because for people like them, such feelings cannot be denied! As soon as he came in, he instinctively sensed this person, but he didn't expect it to be someone from the same place as he is… a kind of compatriot.

"How should I address you?" After a moment of silence, Li Yan blew a puff of smoke and asked blandly.

"Li Tianyu."

"Smoke?"

Li Tianyu shook his head and softly said, "Since you've discovered me, you should also understand that I am on a mission."

"Exactly, so for someone who likes eating, I am not hiding anything. Heh, that's my life."

…

When Li Tianyu came here today, everything was under his control; the target was in the restaurant's VIP room, with several bodyguards sitting at another table in the restaurant. Although those bodyguards are not weak, he didn't see them as a threat. However, an inexplicable sense of danger arose later, making him realize that either there was a fellow expert or someone extremely dangerous had arrived.

He didn't search for the source of the pressure feeling, continued maintaining his original state, but internally doubled his vigilance, even prepared for injuries. Of course, the pressure warning, for him, was just a challenge and wouldn't make him abandon the mission.

When Li Yan approached him, he looked as if he was still earnestly eating, but inside, he knew it was this person! This person had really come over!

At that moment, he vaguely felt the oppressive pressure of an approaching army! He could affirm that this feeling is undetectable for those who haven't had similar experiences.

His back was already sweating, but his face remained unchanged. Even when Li Yan sat down, he could still maintain his standard level of acting.

He felt this somewhat familiar and intimate feeling. Therefore, when Li Yan spoke that obvious excuse, he took out a coin he carried with him. This was the "graduation certificate" from their place.

Sure enough, under his focused attentiveness, he captured the instant expression change on Li Yan's face. This confirmed that he was indeed a compatriot.

…

The two quietly exchanged words, revealing their identities and realizing they were compatriots from the same place. Though still wary, suspicious, and guarded towards each other, there were some open words to be exchanged. Li Tianyu also had no need to hide his target in front of Li Yan.

"How about I pay for this meal?" After casually saying that, Li Yan officially expressed his intention, which the other party understood.

"Hehe, isn't that inappropriate? I can see you're a senior. Perhaps you already have other meals lined up, and if I accept this one, how will I go out and look for more meals in the future?" Li Tianyu felt a pressure from within but still smiled cheerfully.

"Why don't you tell me what you'd like to eat, and let's see if it's something I'm offering?"

"That's against the rules. You should know this better than me."

Li Yan nodded, "Then let me be frank. Your target is likely someone I care about."

Li Tianyu took off his thick glasses, rubbed his temple and eye corner, and softly said, "We grew from the same root, why the rush to harm each other? Don't push me, Senior!"

"Don't worry, I won't break your rice bowl."

Upon hearing Li Yan's nonchalant words, Li Tianyu's face darkened slightly, "Are you threatening me?"

Li Yan blew a smoke ring, gesturing for him to come closer, then softly laughed and said, "This is called communication and negotiation."

Li Tianyu's expression changed, his heart full of conflict.

"Give me some face, moreover, I must commend you, your style remains impressive, keep it up, this meal is on me, take your time eating, don't waste it."

After saying this, Li Yan got up and left.

Li Tianyu watched the VIP room out of the corner of his eye, continued eating. The food was still the same; in such a short time of exchange, it hadn't even gotten cold, and it tasted the same. But what he savored moments before now felt like chewing wax.

This meal, he absolutely didn't want to be treated for!

He felt a bit of regret, yet also noted the situation when Zhou Yunfei went to find Li Yan, which undoubtedly proved that the person Li Yan meddled to protect was indeed the one Li Yan wanted to save.

The door to the VIP room opened, and a few people who finished dining came out, exchanging pleasantries among them, including Yu Xiaodi's mother, Chen Mingying. She had been dining here after discussing matters with clients, along with assistants and subordinates, with Zhou Yunfei dining separately with a few guests' chauffeur-bodyguards.

It had pushed Li Tianyu to the point where he had no choice but to decide. He picked up a drink, sipping while taking out his phone.

"It's me."

"Succeeded?"

"Not yet."

"Hmm?"

Under stress, Li Tianyu whispered his report, "There's someone here self-claiming as Old Seven…"

"What?!" Queen's voice rose slightly.

"I encountered someone from our side here, who wants to intervene. Even said…"

"Mission canceled!" Queen had already decided.

"Queen! Are you sure? This impact…" Li Tianyu became anxious.

"Confirmed! If he says cancel, we cancel!"

Li Tianyu appeared to drink while talking on the phone, one hand toying with a glossy stainless steel spoon, adjusting the angle, which functioned as a rough mirror so he didn't have to turn his head to see what was happening nearby, observing the group escorted by the chauffeur-bodyguards heading toward the restaurant's entrance. He became a bit flustered.

"Your task is to obey!" Queen's voice was cold and unyielding.

Li Tianyu was silent, neither agreeing nor hanging up, silently expressing his protest.

"You won't be punished if you cancel the mission. I can also tell you why, although that means you'll need to accept punishment for disobedience upon returning!" Queen feared he might still try to complete the mission against orders, disrupting Old Seven's arrangements.

Li Tianyu sincerely said, "Queen, I wish to give up, I want to know why."

"Old Seven's intent is known only to me…" Queen's voice inadvertently carried a hint of reverence.

Li Tianyu's spoon clattered on the table, and his hand holding the phone trembled slightly, "You mean…!"

"You still insist on completing the mission?"

"No!" Li Tianyu felt a surge of emotion and excitement.

Li Tianyu was even more taken aback by having the chance for a face-to-face with someone of stature, and him being the one to host! He deeply regretted not accepting his offer for a cigarette earlier.

He sat there in a daze holding the phone but dared not stand or turn his head… (To be continued, to find out what happens next, please log in to www.qidian.com for more chapters, support the author, and support legitimate reading!)