As evening fell, Li Qianfan received a call from Li Nanfang.
Li Nanfang informed him of three things.
One.
Li Wujiang had already arrived in Modu with Du Junlin and others, and Su Rina would personally escort Shen Yun, who was impersonating Su Nanyin, to Modu.
Two.
Jiao Yin's defection, from darkness to light, had been discovered by the chief executive of the Dark Net!
Given the nature of the Dark Net’s people, Jiao San could be assassinated at any moment, placing her in a precarious situation.
Li Nanfang requested that Li Qianfan ensure Jiao Yin's safety until the matter was resolved.
Three.
Helan Tingmei, the second deputy chief of Dark Blade, was actually the fifth president of the Dark Net!
When Li Nanfang mentioned the first point, Li Qianfan was surprised but didn't pay it much mind.
His surprise was merely because Sister Wujiang was going to personally lead six top experts, using Chong Chong impersonating Su Nanyin as bait, to hunt down the foreign experts rushing to their deaths.
Li Qianfan felt it was overkill, like using a butcher’s cleaver to kill a chicken.
However, since the elders had made these arrangements, Li Qianfan would cooperate unconditionally.
But when Li Nanfang revealed that the Dark Net knew about Jiao Yin's defection, Li Qianfan's brow furrowed immediately.
He instantly suspected that the informant was likely Bai Ziyan, that silver-ringed snake.
However, without any evidence, Li Qianfan couldn't easily call Bai Ziyan for now, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
What Li Qianfan needed to do was to protect Jiao San's safety until Li Nanfang resolved the issue.
What truly astonished Li Qianfan was—
Helan Tingmei was actually the Dark Net's fifth person that Dark Blade was searching for!
The second deputy chief appointed by Dark Blade, an organization established to eliminate the Dark Net, was actually the fifth president of the Dark Net.
This was utterly unbelievable.
Especially when Li Qianfan heard from Li Nanfang that Helan Tingmei’s identity was exposed because she asked if Empress Su was injured after attempting to assassinate Su Nanyin.
Li Nanfang had replied with disdain, saying that with him present, if Helan Tingmei could still harm Su Nanyin, he might as well drown himself in his own urine.
Only then did Li Qianfan feel relieved.
However.
When Li Qianfan heard about the handling of the situation to preserve CEO Zhao's prestige, he was completely dumbfounded.
He hadn't done anything, yet he was being made a scapegoat for CEO Zhao?
This was an outrageous way to bully someone!
Li Qianfan immediately voiced his objection.
Objection overruled!!
In the Li family, once Li Nanfang assumed the role of the clan leader and decided on a matter, everyone from Yang Xiao to Li Qianfan, from distant Longxu to nearby Lijia Village, had to obey unconditionally.
Otherwise, family rules would be enforced—
Li Qianfan was utterly depressed.
He was sullen and unhappy all the way to the airport.
Only after seeing Chong Chong's flight safely land did his mood improve.
He hadn't been with a woman since leaving the Zhizhi Club.
These past few days had been truly unbearable!
Chong Chong was here.
Tonight, Li Qianfan could finally unleash the pent-up desires he had been suppressing for so long.
Heh heh.
But Jiao San, hiding in the car, suddenly asked him if he wanted to listen to the frog's croak tonight.
Damn it!
What was she talking about?
She knew how to provoke him with such vulgar talk.
Was he the kind of debauched scumbag?
Li Qianfan angrily turned his head, looking at Jiao San in the car, about to scold her for talking nonsense.
But as the words reached his lips, he saw her looking listless and unenergetic, and he wisely shut his mouth.
Jiao San's apparent listlessness was actually due to fear.
As one of the six presidents of the Dark Net, she was well aware of the terrible punishment betrayal would bring.
Even though her defection would eventually be exposed, she believed she could handle it if she was prepared.
But now—
Before Jiao San could make any preparations, the Dark Net already knew she was a traitor.
Out of instinct, it was normal for her to be afraid.
"Alright."
To comfort her, Li Qianfan went along with her words, "Wash yourself clean tonight and wait for me."
"Really?"
Jiao San's eyes lit up, and she sat up straight. "May whoever deceives me get pus on their head and sores on their feet. May they be impotent for ten years and have only three minutes for the rest of their lives."
Li Qianfan—
Looking at this woman, he didn't know what to say.
Jiao Yin got out of the car and, looking at him, said softly, "Master, I could be assassinated by the Dark Net at any moment. Do you still need a long period of observation before you'll grant my wish?"
"I, I'll think about it. Cough, that… Chong Chong is coming out soon, let's go to the departure hall."
Li Qianfan coughed a few times and headed towards the departure hall.
With a bang.
Jiao Yin closed the car door and quickly caught up, linking her arm with his. "Men are all hypocrites who desperately desire something but pretend to be gentlemen. Humph."
Li Qianfan ignored her.
Knowing that Jiao Yin had him cornered on this matter, and in a good mood, she didn't bother to belittle him further.
She changed the subject: "With so many people around, don't you dare call her Chong Chong as soon as you see Shen Yun. And don't hug her in public and say inappropriate things. In short, you absolutely cannot overlook her current identity, which is Su Nanyin."
"Do I need you to tell me that?"
Li Qianfan, who had indeed overlooked this point, immediately put up a tough front.
Jiao San knew it was his male pride at play, so she didn't argue with him further.
Instead, she picked up her phone and called Xu Qing to ask if dinner was ready.
Due to the exposure of Jiao San's secret as a traitor, and the constant threat of assassination by the Dark Net, she not only had to consider her own safety but also the safety of Xu Qingjia Yi and the others.
Li Qianfan suggested that Xu Qingjia Yi and the others move into the Li family residence on Jinling Road.
There were only twelve of them.
They could manage in the guest rooms at the Li residence for a short period.
The key was that Xu Qingjia Yi and the others were not only skilled in martial arts but also excellent cooks.
When they were at Liushui Pavilion, they had been working as domestic helpers under the guise of housekeeping. It would be most fitting for them to be free housekeepers at the Li family.
After Jiao San finished her call, passengers began to emerge from the arrival gates.
There were some women who, even when wearing a trench coat, a hat, a face mask, and with their hands in their pockets, blending in with the crowd, could still be instantly noticed.
This was all due to the noble and sexy aura emanating from them, making them so distinct.
"Chong Chong is increasingly embodying Su Nanyin's demeanor."
Looking at Shen Chong Chong, whose eyes were bright as she walked quickly towards them, Li Qianfan sighed inwardly.
Chong Chong, carrying a backpack, successfully passed through the arrival gate and stood before Li Qianfan.
"Deputy Chief Su, welcome back to Modu."
Li Qianfan extended his right hand, bowed slightly, and appeared very respectful.
"Secretary Li is too kind."
After holding Li Qianfan's hand and shaking it gently, Chong Chong released it and then extended her hand to Jiao Yin. "Manager Jiao, thank you for waiting."
"Deputy Chief Su, you've had a long journey."
Jiao Yin, who knew this was Shen Chong Chong, could not treat her as an elder sister and maintained a formal demeanor.
After shaking hands with Chong Chong, Li Qianfan looked up to search for Su Rina's mother-in-law in the crowd.
Li Nanfang had made it very clear that Su Rina, who was escorting Chong Chong to Modu, would be hiding in the shadows.
Anyone who might be paying attention to "Su Nanyin" would never think that such a formidable figure was accompanying her, no matter how hard they tried.
If anyone dared to cause trouble, the consequences would be dire.
Li Qianfan searched for a moment but couldn't spot Su Rina.
He knew.
Once Su Rina saw him normally picking up Chong Chong, her mission would be considered successfully completed, and she would immediately join the flow of passengers, leaving the departure hall to rendezvous with Li Wujiang and the others.
"Deputy Chief Su, let's go too."
Li Qianfan turned, raised his hand, made a gesture to leave, and then, with Jiao Yin on either side, escorted Chong Chong out of the departure hall.
"I'll drive. You two sit in the back."
Jiao San was quite considerate, knowing that Li Qianfan missed Chong Chong, so she let them sit in the back.
The car started.
As soon as it drove out of the parking lot, Li Qianfan took Chong Chong's hand, kissed the back of her hand, and grinned foolishly.
Jiao San, driving, secretly pouted, vowing not to look back for fear of being choked by the excessive display of affection!
But she couldn't control her eyes.
Or perhaps Li Qianfan's manners were too crude. In the presence of a third person, he couldn't resist pulling off Chong Chong's mask, cupping her face in his hands, and kissing her.
"Someone's here—"
A flicker of panic crossed Chong Chong's eyes, and she quickly tried to pull away.
"Just don't treat her as a person, that's all."
Li Qianfan casually uttered a heart-wrenching remark and then, disregarding everything, grabbed her lips.
Jiao San's heart ached!
Secretly cursing the scoundrel, she pressed harder on the accelerator.
Tonight.
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse; it was indeed a beautiful and perfect night.
The little blue sedan slowly stopped in front of the Li family residence on Jinling Road.
Xu Qing and Jia Yi were already waiting at the entrance.
As Chong Chong walked into the courtyard, the twelve members of Xu Qingjia Yi bowed in unison, warmly welcoming Deputy Chief Su back to Modu.
"Everyone, go about your business. We're not outsiders, there's no need for such formality."
Chong Chong smiled and waved her hand gently.
"Judging by her gestures alone, she truly possesses seven-tenths of Su Nanyin's essence."
Li Qianfan nodded inwardly. He suddenly thought that if Chong Chong were to become an actress, with such acting skills, she would definitely win awards.
In the living room.
Ma Rongna was preparing dinner.
After greeting Chong Chong, she picked up a tray and went to the second bedroom to take care of Luo Huayin, who was still unable to get out of bed.
Dinner!
Jiao Yin played on her phone while eating.
Li Qianfan ate very quickly, but Chong Chong ate very slowly.
Li Qianfan ate quickly, naturally wanting to return to his room to "play" with Chong Chong as soon as possible.
Then why did Chong Chong eat so slowly?
Who knew?
After all, a woman's heart is like a needle in the sea, impossible to fathom.
But no matter how slowly she ate, she eventually finished.
"Yawn, I'm sleepy."
Jiao Yin covered her mouth with her hand, yawned, and walked listlessly into a first-floor guest room.
In the living room, only Li Qianfan and Chong Chong, who was dawdling for some unknown reason, remained.
Li Qianfan was no longer going to pretend to be a gentleman.
After all, wasn't a moment of spring night worth a thousand pieces of gold?
He bent down, reached out, and despite Chong Chong's shy struggles, he scooped her up in his arms and quickly went upstairs.