Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1078 - 1121: Go All Out

Chapter 1078: Chapter 1121: Go All Out

Jiang Ningxiang appeared rather uneasy in front of Li Yifei. Li Yifei smiled and said, "Am I that terrifying?"

"No! Not at all! Brother Li is a really good person," Jiang Ningxiang quickly responded.

"Why can’t you lift your head to look at me then?"

Jiang Ningxiang lifted her head slightly but immediately lowered it again, gently twisting the hem of her clothes, and softly said, "Brother Li is an important person, and I’m just a little girl. Seeing you... I get nervous."

Jiang Ningxiang’s mannerisms reminded Li Yifei somewhat of Su Yiyi; even their temperaments were slightly similar, which evoked a bit more compassion from him. He softly said, "There’s nothing to be nervous about. I won’t scold you."

Finally, Jiang Ningxiang looked up, met Li Yifei’s gaze briefly, then quickly looked away, but at least she didn’t lower her head again. She timidly asked, "Brother Li, what exactly do you do?"

"Me? I’m just doing some business."

"But... I heard that Brother Hu is... from the Underworld, and even he respects you so much."

"Are you afraid I’m involved in the Underworld?"

"No, not at all. Even if Brother Li is involved in the Underworld, you would be the best of the Underworld."

Li Yifei couldn’t help but burst into laughter, finding the girl’s words quite amusing. He said, "People should follow the right path; only then can the money earned be spent with peace of mind."

"Yes, I know. I won’t earn money through wrongful means. I will study hard and work hard in the future."

At this moment, Li Yifei spoke to the doorway, "Brother Hu, why are you just standing by the door? Come in."

After dealing with Guan Gaochao’s matter, Brother Hu returned to the private room’s doorway and heard Li Yifei’s laughter. Guessing that Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang were enjoying their conversation, he waited at the door to avoid disturbing Li Yifei’s enjoyment. But just as he steadied himself, he heard Li Yifei calling him. His respect for Li Yifei deepened; despite his light footfalls and the door being closed, Li Yifei knew he was there, truly a superior person beyond compare.

Pushing the door open, Brother Hu smiled and said, "Young Master Li, am I interrupting?"

"Interrupting? Not at all. Come, have a seat. Ningxiang, you may leave," Li Yifei didn’t want Jiang Ningxiang, a young girl, to know about the matters he was discussing with Brother Hu.

Jiang Ningxiang quickly agreed, stood up, left the room, and closed the door behind her. Brother Hu then sat opposite Li Yifei.

"Thank you, Young Master Li," Brother Hu gratefully began.

"Don’t mention it. What we need to do now is to take back what was lost and also seize Meng Qianjun’s assets."

Brother Hu instantly became excited, saying, "Alright, I’ve been eager for a big action. I’ve been holding back a lot of frustration lately."

Li Yifei nodded and said, "Then go ahead with your big action; don’t hold back. You need to show some power in the initial stage. If there’s any issue, I’ll help you negotiate."

Brother Hu felt even more confident, clenching his fists, eyes gleaming with a ruthless light, and said, "Young Master Li, rest assured, I, Huzi, will not let you down this time."

"Ha, but let me remind you, although I can support you, I won’t openly engage in these affairs. So, the underground power in Mile City will still be led by you, Brother Hu."

Brother Hu quickly said, "How can this be? Without you, Young Master Li, there would be no me, Huzi. From now on, I am your Front Soldier; everything is as you command, Young Master Li."

Li Yifei shook his head, saying, "Firstly, I don’t like the lifestyle of the Underworld; secondly, I’m not short of that income. I want you to control the underworld forces because I need someone I can trust to not trip me up. So, all this is yours."

"Young Master Li... this..." Brother Hu was a bit dazzled, he felt the favor was perhaps too great.

Li Yifei took a sip of tea, said lightly, "Don’t overthink it. I need to accumulate some virtue for my children’s sake, so it’s better to do more good deeds. I also hope you avoid drugs, which I despise most. Also, in doing things, you need to understand limits; do not oppress the good. Especially when managing sex-related places, never force women into prostitution."

Brother Hu solemnly replied, "Young Master Li, rest assured, I, Huzi, am not someone who would do anything for money."

"That’s good to hear. Also, I’ll send a few more people to assist you soon. If there’s any trouble, they will intervene. In such times, you must act decisively and seize all of Meng Qianjun’s assets."

"Give me one month, Young Master Li. Within one month, I, Brother Hu, will settle this matter."

Li Yifei smiled slightly and said, "That will do. I smell something good; it seems Sister-in-law’s cooking is excellent."

At that moment, the door to the private room opened, and Jiang Ningxiang carried in two dishes.

Brother Hu chuckled and said, "When I first took a liking to Sister Lin, it was because of her excellent cooking. Once I tried her food, I didn’t want to eat anywhere else."

Li Yifei tasted a couple of bites and said, "It’s really delicious, totally different from what we usually have here. It seems Sister Lin hasn’t been cooking herself before."

Brother Hu quickly said, "From now on, whenever Young Master Li comes over, I will have Sister Lin cook personally."

Li Yifei laughed out loud and said, "Now that you mention it, I’m tempted to hire Sister as my chef."

Brother Hu quickly said, "That would be great! Tomorrow... no, let her come over today."

Li Yifei was just joking and seeing Brother Hu taking it seriously, he quickly waved his hands and said, "I was just joking, don’t take it seriously. If you really sent Sister over, I’d be too embarrassed."

Brother Hu was quite serious. If Sister Lin could really go to the Li family to cook for Li Yifei, it would strengthen their relationship even more. However, Li Yifei clearly did not mean it, and he could not force her, so he said, "Young Master Li, if you ever feel like eating dishes cooked by Sister Lin at home, just give us a call, and I’ll send her right over."

"Hmm, if I ever do need that, I won’t be shy."

It wasn’t long before Sister Lin prepared six dishes and a soup. Seeing that Li Yifei and Brother Hu were not discussing any business, she and Jiang Ningxiang stayed behind to join them.

Sister Lin helped to keep the atmosphere lively. Everyone enjoyed the meal and drank a bit as well. Encouraged by Sister Lin, even Jiang Ningxiang drank two glasses of beer, her face turning red, and she occasionally held her forehead, appearing slightly unsteady.

"Come on, Young Master Li, let me toast you. Considering your status and you still calling me Sister, I should toast you, and you’re not allowed to refuse. Otherwise, it means you look down on your Sister."

As Sister Lin interacted more with Li Yifei, she realized he wasn’t very pretentious. Acting too nervous around him would make him uncomfortable, so she began to speak more freely.

Li Yifei laughed, "I’ve eaten the dishes Sister cooked; that means I owe you a favor. How could I not drink when you ask?"

After downing a drink, Sister Lin told Jiang Ningxiang, "Ningxiang, Young Master Li has taken good care of you, you should toast him too."

At the rectangular table in the private room, Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang sat on one side, with Brother Hu and Sister Lin on the other. The two beers Jiang Ningxiang drank earlier were with everyone. Now, facing a direct toast, she couldn’t escape it. She picked up her glass shyly and said, "Brother Li, thank you for looking after me. Without you, I would have been bullied long ago. Cheers." She didn’t wait for Li Yifei to respond before she started drinking.

It was somewhat impolite but showed Jiang Ningxiang’s innocence, clearly unfamiliar with the drinking rules. Especially her way of drinking, sipping little by little with a frown, she clearly found it difficult but still tried her best to finish the drink.

Li Yifei laughed, "If you can’t drink, drink less."

"No! I want to drink." Jiang Ningxiang insisted and finished off the rest of her drink, sitting down and wiping her mouth, already seeming a bit unsteady.

Li Yifei simply smiled and also took a drink.

Brother Hu and Sister Lin clapped their hands for her, lavishing praises on Jiang Ningxiang.

Having a few more bites, Sister Lin raised her glass to Jiang Ningxiang, "Ningxiang, you’ve really helped me a lot recently, making things much easier for me. Here, Sister toasts you."

Normally, Jiang Ningxiang would call Sister Lin ’sister,’ but today, Sister Lin had her call her ’Sister,’ linking Jiang Ningxiang and Li Yifei together.

Jiang Ningxiang gently shook her head, standing up nervously and said, "Sister, it should be me thanking you. You’ve taken care of me, otherwise, I would be homeless. Sister, cheers to you."

Sister Lin laughed, "Ha, whether you toast me or I toast you, it’s all the same. Cheers, let’s drink."

They both drank another, and Jiang Ningxiang seemed a bit drunk already, downing this glass much easier in two gulps.

The conversation continued merrily, and Sister Lin occasionally made Jiang Ningxiang drink a little more.

Jiang Ningxiang was a lightweight and soon couldn’t sit still anymore, then she leaned her head on Li Yifei’s shoulder. Li Yifei held her up, called her name, but got no response. He took a closer look and found that she had actually closed her eyes and fallen asleep.

Sister Lin laughed softly, "Ningxiang really can’t hold her liquor. Young Master Li, shall we continue to drink?"

Li Yifei pointed at Jiang Ningxiang, "Maybe not?"

Sister Lin blinked, grinning, "Hehe, let her sleep then. But this position doesn’t seem very comfortable. Maybe... Young Master Li, you can let her lie down with her head on your lap, that would be more comfortable for her." Her face carried a hint of suggestiveness.

And Brother Hu was chuckling knowingly; as a man, he understood what it meant when a girl ends up in such a position on a man.