Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 430 - 437: Director Qin Asks for a Favor

Chapter 430: Chapter 437: Director Qin Asks for a Favor

Su Mengxin approached Li Yifei and took his arm, laughing, "Let’s go, I’m just Yifei’s cousin. I’m just here to join in on the fun today."

Hearing Su Mengxin say this, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao knew that Su Mengxin didn’t want to reveal her identity. They quickly nodded and followed behind Li Yifei and Su Mengxin. With Su Mengxin there, they certainly didn’t dare to act recklessly.

"Young Master Li!" Qin Handong had driven over and, seeing that Li Yifei and the others had already arrived, was startled. He had invited them over, and yet here he was, arriving late; it was truly impolite. Afraid that Li Yifei would be angry, he stopped the car and hurried over, calling out anxiously before quickly explaining, "I’m not familiar with the roads in Mile City, I took a wrong turn and arrived a bit late. Please, Mr. Li, don’t be angry."

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao were startled to see Qin Handong. To them, the identity of this big-shot director was quite formidable. Usually, Qin Handong carried himself with an air of arrogance in front of them, but now he was bowing and scraping before Li Yifei.

But they soon understood. What kind of figure was Li Yifei, and with Su Mengxin there, this big-shot director Qin Handong could only be regarded as a minor character in front of these two.

After greeting Li Yifei, Qin Handong immediately turned to Song Lianyao and said, "Miss Song, hello, Miss Li, hello."

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao were genuinely surprised this time. It made sense for Qin Handong to be so courteous to Li Yifei, but now he was speaking to them in such a tone as well, akin to how newcomers at the television station tried to please them. What was this all about?

Li Yifei waved his hand, saying, "Let’s not talk here, let’s go inside."

Qin Handong quickly agreed and led the way, bending at the waist like a doorman.

"Yifei, this Qin Handong..." Li Xinyue, more familiar with Li Yifei, fell a step behind and walked side by side with him, softly asking a question.

Li Yifei smiled faintly and replied, "It’s nothing. He’s here to apologize to Lianyao."

"Ah..." Li Xinyue gasped softly, instantly understanding, feeling even more touched inside. Although this matter had nothing to do with her, Song Lianyao had always been a good friend of hers and had been quite fearful after offending Qin Handong last time. Even though Li Yifei had stood up for her then, she couldn’t run to him for everything, nor was she sure if he would always come to her aid.

Not only had Li Yifei intervened, but he had also done so thoroughly. Today, it was clear that Qin Handong was here to offer his apologies.

Considering who Li Yifei was, if he were to call upon any big stars, they would all flock to him. Yet for them, mere local hosts, Li Yifei didn’t look down on them, and whenever they ran into trouble, he’d help them out. Last time she had a run-in with Song Ziqiao, Li Yifei directly drove the guy out of Mile City. She was still unaware that Li Yifei had broken both of Ziqiao’s legs. If she knew, her gratitude would be boundless.

The five of them entered a private room, and Qin Handong promptly pulled chairs out for the four of them, serving them so attentively that one could call it meticulous. Li Yifei and Su Mengxin naturally took the head seats, and Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao, after hesitating for a moment, also sat down. Having a big-shot director like Qin Handong waiting on them was truly exhilarating.

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao might have had a bit of fame in Mile City and seemed like stars in the eyes of ordinary people, but they were acutely aware of their true status. They often had to dine with leaders and businessmen, in front of whom they had no status at all and were always the objects of harassment. This life carried unspeakable grievances, yet sometimes they simply couldn’t refuse.

Now, in the presence of someone like Qin Handong—someone they couldn’t afford to offend on a regular day—they felt vindicated. The feeling was just too good, and all of it was thanks to Li Yifei. Even with Su Mengxin there, they couldn’t help but steal passionate glances at Li Yifei now and then.

After Qin Handong seated everyone, he respectfully handed the menu to Li Yifei and said, "Mr. Li, I don’t know what you like to eat, so I didn’t dare to order in advance. Would you please choose something?"

Li Yifei, not standing on ceremony, casually ordered a few dishes. Qin Handong then hurriedly asked Su Mengxin to order. He was quite sharp; though Li Yifei hadn’t introduced Su Mengxin to him, her closeness with Li Yifei indicated that their relationship must be exceptional.

Furthermore, he’d noticed something else. That such a beautiful woman as Su Mengxin could be with Li Yifei, and the respect Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao showed toward him, sufficiently illustrated that Li Yifei’s identity was no simple matter. Though he hadn’t discovered exactly who Li Yifei was, it was likely that his status was too high for ordinary people to know.

So now, Qin Handong wasn’t just avoiding offending Li Yifei because of the underhanded tactics he had employed; he had truly come to hold a kind of reverence for Li Yifei in his heart.

The food and drinks were quickly served, and Qin Handong immediately said to Li Yifei, "Mr. Li, this time it was me, Qin Handong, who was blind to your greatness and offended you. Here, I apologize to Mr. Li first."

Li Yifei gave a faint smile and said, "You didn’t offend me."

Qin Handong chuckled awkwardly and immediately turned to Song Lianyao, saying, "Miss Song, I, Qin Handong, am not a man, daring to covet you. This is a token of my sincerity. I hope you can forgive my pettiness and not hold it against me." As he spoke, Qin Handong passed a box to Song Lianyao.

Song Lianyao looked immediately at Li Yifei. Li Yifei smiled and nodded, and only then did Song Lianyao take the box and open it, her eyes lighting up as she saw that it contained a diamond brooch.

The most notable feature of the diamond brooch was the extraordinary diamond upon it. The stone was roughly five carats—a considerably large diamond. By current market prices, this diamond alone would be worth at least five to six hundred thousand. Moreover, the value of diamonds increased exponentially with size, and this size was indeed rare, making it probably worth around one to one hundred and eighty thousand.

Song Lianyao did have some money—enough to afford one hundred and eighty thousand. However, she would never dream of spending such a sum on a diamond herself, and even among the polite gifts she had accepted, anything worth eighteen thousand was deemed quite good. Facing a gift worth a million, she wasn’t sure whether to accept it, and subconsciously, she looked to Li Yifei for guidance.

Seeing that Song Lianyao hadn’t immediately accepted the brooch, Qin Handong grew anxious and hurriedly added, "Miss Song, I know this diamond brooch cannot make up for my fault, but I can guarantee you the main female role in my next movie. Moreover, I assure you that no one in the crew will dare to covet you."

Li Yifei smiled slightly and said, "If it’s Director Qin’s kind intention, Lianyao, you should accept it."

Song Lianyao joyfully accepted the gift. If being humiliated could lead to a diamond worth a million, she mused she wouldn’t mind being bullied more often. But she knew such thoughts were foolish—such good fortune only came with Li Yifei around.

Yet Song Lianyao wasn’t foolish, and she quickly said, "Director Qin, I accept your gift gratefully, but as for acting, I’d rather not. I’ve always wanted to go in that direction, but now I feel the industry is too complicated. I’ve lost interest and would rather stick to hosting."

Seeing that Song Lianyao had accepted the gift and her tone was favorable, Qin Handong felt somewhat relieved. He quickly responded, "Thank you, Miss Song. As you said, the entertainment industry is indeed too murky. It’s just as well to stay out of it. With Mr. Li watching over you, whatever you wish to do is but a word away; why bother wading into troubled waters?"

Observing Li Yifei defending Song Lianyao, Qin Handong naturally assumed that she was with Li Yifei. Similarly, Li Xinyue seemed to be in the same boat. For someone as impressive as Li Yifei, having several women was quite normal, so Qin Handong wasn’t surprised.

Song Lianyao, however, felt a burst of happiness upon hearing this, and she cast a meaningful glance at Li Yifei, her eyes brimming with affection, wishing she could throw herself into his arms.

Li Yifei coughed and said, "Alright, let’s eat."

But Qin Handong was far from in the mood to eat. These past few days had been like years to him. As a man, and a famous director at that, countless beauties surrounded him every day. Yet, ironically, during this time, his abilities were completely nullified. He visited hospitals, searched for folk remedies, but alas, nothing helped.

Later, he happened to encounter someone proficient in true martial arts. After one look, the person was shocked and told him that someone had resorted to dark means, cutting off his meridians, which led to his predicament.

Qin Handong begged the person for help, but he was told that although the individual knew of such methods, he merely heard of them and did not understand them at all. In this world, people capable of such means were few and far between.

Qin Handong was terrified by this revelation. He had thought of getting even with Li Yifei once his health improved, but now he didn’t even dare entertain the thought, which led him to seek Li Yifei out.

However, Li Yifei was just dining and chatting softly with the three beauties, with no hint of solving his problem. This made Qin Handong extremely anxious, yet he didn’t dare disturb Li Yifei and could only sit aside, feeling like he was being fried in oil.