Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 113: No One Believes the Truth

Chapter 113: Chapter 113: No One Believes the Truth

"Didn’t I just say it, the tobacco leaves might have encountered a good batch, but the craftsmanship involved is also remarkably delicate, the process of making this tobacco is definitely top-notch," he said. "Just think about it, would those who counterfeit cigarettes ever go through such a complex process? Moreover, even if they wanted to, they don’t have the technology. So I can confidently say that these cigarettes must have come from Capital City."

The uncle spoke with such certainty that everyone couldn’t help but believe him. Su Peng slapped Li Yifei on the shoulder and said, "Where did you get such good cigarettes and not give me a box, that’s really not cool."

Li Yifei shrugged his shoulders and said, "I really didn’t know these cigarettes were so good. If I had known, I wouldn’t have been so willing to smoke them casually. If I sold them, wouldn’t I have made a lot of money?"

At this point, the uncle was once again eyeing the half-pack in Li Yifei’s hand and said, "How about you sell me those cigarettes?"

Li Yifei shook his head and said, "I’ve already smoked them, why would I sell them to you? Come on, everyone try them out and see what this legendary tobacco tastes like, because I sure can’t tell."

As he spoke, Li Yifei distributed the cigarettes to everyone, leaving two behind, which he handed directly to the uncle, saying, "Since you like them so much, Uncle, I’ll give you the last two."

The uncle’s corners of his mouth twitched as he watched everyone smoke, an expression of extreme heartache on his face, as if what everyone was doing was a waste of good materials. He thanked Li Yifei several times before turning and leaving.

And just like the uncle thought, none of them could really tell what was so good about these cigarettes. They seemed to be less harsh on the throat and even the ladies didn’t mind the taste that much.

"Li Yifei, did you really buy these from the overline bridge?" Zhao Xiaobao asked at this time.

Li Yifei gave a wry smile and said, "You can go check out the overline bridge yourselves; there’s plenty of counterfeit cigarette sellers there."

Some believed him, some didn’t, but at that moment, Tao Yizhong’s father hurried over and said, "Can you see if you can contact a wedding host right away?"

Cigarettes were a trivial matter, but Tao Yizhong’s wedding was the main event. Everyone immediately gathered around, with Cao Yibo asking first, "Uncle Tao, what happened?"

Tao Yizhong’s father said with a distressed look on his face, "Alas, the wedding host had an accident and can’t make it today."

Qian Feifei immediately started to panic and exclaimed, "You can’t be serious? How could this happen? Of all the times to have an accident, it had to be now."

Tao Yizhong said anxiously, "The people from the wedding company are at a loss now too, they don’t have any other hosts available. I was hoping you could help me find another wedding host somewhere else."

A wedding host is extremely important to a wedding; if there isn’t a good host, the whole ceremony will lose much of its luster. With the host encountering an accident at the last minute, it is quite a headache. Inviting another host at this time is not going to be easy.

Many aspects of the wedding were the responsibility of the classmates, like finding the wedding host, which Wang Tao had taken care of. He immediately called to inquire about the host’s condition and found out that although the host wasn’t seriously injured, there was a visible wound. His head had been split open, and he was currently getting stitches, making it impossible for him to make it here.

"No worries, no worries, I’ll handle it."

Cao Yibo saw this as an opportunity to improve his status among his classmates and confidently took on the responsibility.

Wang Tao quickly said, "Yibo, you’re the one with the most connections here, please think of something."

Cao Yibo pulled out his phone and boasted, "It’s a piece of cake, just finding a host, right? I know lots of people at wedding planning companies, I can find another one right away."

As he began making calls, however, with each phone call, his expression grew increasingly ugly. It wasn’t that the others didn’t want to help or that he wasn’t influential enough, but today seemed to be a popular day for weddings, keeping all the hosts busy. Most wedding planning companies had their hands full, and all the hosts were already hosting other weddings. In Mile City, weddings are usually held at this time, and there was no chance of rescheduling.

Watching everyone frantically busy yet unable to resolve the situation, Li Yifei felt he should lend a hand. But since he knew no one from any wedding companies, it seemed like he couldn’t really contribute. However, a thought suddenly struck him, and he remembered Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao. Wasn’t it said just yesterday that having either of them to host would be a prestigious affair? He stepped aside and dialed Li Xinyue’s number.

"Young Master Li, calling me so early." Li Xinyue’s voice was tinged with surprise.

"Sorry to disturb your rest, Miss Li, do you have any time available right now?" Li Yifei asked tentatively.

Li Xinyue giggled and said, "Of course, when Young Master Li is looking for me, even if I’m busy, I have to make time."

Li Yifei didn’t mince words and immediately said, "Then I’d like to ask Miss Li for a favor."

Li Xinyue had thought Li Yifei was asking her out, but listening to his tone, it seemed that wasn’t the case. Yet, she was even more delighted. If she could be of help to Li Yifei, it meant he would owe her a favor, potentially more valuable than sleeping with him. She eagerly said, "Why the formality, Young Master Li? Just tell me what it is."

"It’s like this, my classmate is getting married, but the host had a car accident and can’t come. We urgently need someone to fill in."

"No problem, I’m on my way, and by the way, I am bringing Lianyao with me. We’ve always been partners, so our coordination will have a better effect."

"Even better, then we’ll be counting on you," Li Yifei quickly gave the address.

"It’s no big deal. The place you mentioned isn’t too far from my home. I can get there in ten minutes. Will I make it in time?"

"You’ll make it. The official wedding ceremony isn’t until after nine."

"Great! Then I’ll see you there."

Li Yifei quickly added, "Wait, Miss Li, none of my classmates know about my identity, so please don’t let it slip."

"Giggle..." Li Xinyue suddenly laughed and said, "Young Master Li, you’re quite entertaining. But it’s rare to see a young master like you."

"You’re making me laugh."

"Not at all, I admire you and don’t have enough time to tell you why. I’m still in bed, not dressed yet. I need to get up and get ready quickly."

Her words, laced with a hint of allure, instantly conjured the image of her languishing in bed, sending a ripple through Li Yifei’s heart. This woman, true to her profession as a host, had nearly seduced him with just a sentence.

With a chuckle, Li Yifei said, "Then you better hurry up. I won’t keep you any longer."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yifei approached his group of classmates who were anxiously chattering and brainstorming. Someone had already suggested finding someone eloquent among the classmates to host the wedding.

Li Yifei coughed softly and announced, "Fellow classmates, I’ve already found a host."

Everyone immediately turned to Li Yifei, with Wang Tao the first to excitedly ask, "Li Yifei, really?"

Li Yifei smiled slightly, "Of course it’s true. The host will be here in half an hour."

This immediately relieved everyone, although Cao Yibo felt somewhat uncomfortable. If Li Yifei had managed to arrange what he could not, it was like a slap in his face. He instantly said with a stern face, "Li Yifei, this is Tao Yizhong’s lifetime event. You can’t just casually find an insignificant host. If they don’t do well, it would be a huge loss of face for Tao Yizhong."

Qian Feifei also quickly added, "Right, this is not something to be vague about. Li Yifei, which wedding planning company did you find?"

Li Yifei shook his head, "Not from a wedding planning company."

"What? Not from a wedding planning company?" The classmates all cried out. Qian Feifei’s mouth fired off like a machine gun, "Li Yifei, what kind of joke is this? This is a wedding host we’re talking about. If they’re not from a professional wedding company, how can they be good at it? And there’s no time left for preparation. Can someone cobbled together at the last minute really do the job?"

Li Yifei shrugged, "I think it should be alright?"

Qian Feifei asked anxiously, "What do you mean, ’should’? It either ’is’ or ’isn’t’. We’re all trying to figure this out here. If the one you found isn’t very good, then it really won’t do."

"Right, I’ll keep looking. I refuse to believe we can’t find a single wedding company that has a host," Cao Yibo said, unwilling to give up as he grabbed his phone.

Li Yifei was forced to clear his throat and said, "I’ve hired Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao. I haven’t seen them host any programs before, so I’m not sure if they would have any problems?"

All the people stared at Li Yifei with wide eyes and strange expressions on their faces. Qian Feifei suddenly slapped Li Yifei and scolded, "Are you even serious, Li Yifei? At a time like this, you’re still in the mood to joke around when everyone is so anxious."

Cao Yibo snorted, "Really don’t know what’s important. Making jokes at a time like this."

Everyone else also gave Li Yifei disdainful looks, clearly feeling that it was inappropriate for him to be joking at this moment.

Now Li Yifei was genuinely speechless and said with a wry smile, "Don’t worry. I was indeed joking. I did get someone from a wedding planning company. They just finished a job, so they should be able to make it."

"You really scared me. That’s more like it." Qian Feifei rolled her eyes at Li Yifei, and the rest of the people gave Li Yifei a big roll of the eyes as well, obviously discontent with his jokes at such a time.

Nevertheless, having settled the matter of the host, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, though they still harbored doubts about the host’s abilities. After all, Li Yifei hadn’t been in touch for many years and was now just a low-level employee; they weren’t truly optimistic about his abilities.

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