Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 480 - 490 This Boyfriend Is Not Easy to Be

Chapter 480: Chapter 490 This Boyfriend Is Not Easy to Be

It wasn’t long before two cars pulled up in front of Li Yifei, and as the rear window rolled down, there was Susanna’s peerless beauty, saying, "Get in, my boyfriend."

Li Yifei smiled generously, got in the car, and sat next to Su Mengxin. This car was one of those bullet-proof, stretched Mercedes, very spacious at the back, and separated from the driver by a partition. So unless a switch was pressed, the driver couldn’t see what was happening in the back at all.

Su Mengxin looked at Li Yifei with a beaming smile but didn’t say a word, which made Li Yifei somewhat uneasy. He gave a dry laugh and said, "Do I not quite meet the standards?"

Su Mengxin shook her head and said, "It’s not about not meeting the standards—it’s that you meet them too well. Someone like you is exactly the standard I’m looking for in a boyfriend."

Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "Really? Your standards might be a bit too low then."

Su Mengxin gave Li Yifei a disdainful glance and said, "Then what kind of man do you think I should be looking for?"

"That would have to be... the child of a major leader, right?"

"Forget it, we no longer need to rely on marriage alliances to secure our family’s interests. Besides, Central Government leaders aren’t allowed to engage in such things, only the big families like to use marriage alliances to consolidate their status."

Without missing a beat, Li Yifei continued, "Then it should be someone ridiculously handsome, right?"

"What’s the use of being handsome? The most important thing for a man is to have a manly spirit. From a genetic point of view, a strong man with a smart brain is the real assurance for better offspring. Being handsome is the least useful attribute."

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "The way you put it, I seem to be quite up to scratch..." He paused, looking at Su Mengxin with a puzzled expression, "You don’t really fancy me, do you?"

With a suppressed smile, Su Mengxin replied, "What do you think?"

Li Yifei laughed and said, "I’d say that’s definitely not possible."

Su Mengxin gave Li Yifei a scornful glance. How could he not feel her affection for him, considering how well she treated him? However, Su Mengxin wouldn’t admit it outright; she wanted Li Yifei to truly feel and understand, to be drawn to her heart through her actions.

The car soon stopped, and Su Mengxin and Li Yifei got out. They were at an upscale shopping mall where nothing was priced below a thousand, and items often cost tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands. Li Yifei had been very familiar with this place when he was in Capital City.

Li Yifei himself was quite wealthy, but he didn’t pay much attention to his attire, so he had never shopped here before. Today, Su Mengxin’s visit was clearly intended for buying him clothes.

"Hehe, we’ve got some time, so accompany me for a bit of shopping, will you? I haven’t gone shopping without you for a quite some time," Su Mengxin said naturally as she took Li Yifei’s arm and headed straight into the mall.

Even if Li Yifei didn’t want to admit it, every time Su Mengxin got close to him like this, he felt a sense of accomplishment. She was Huaxia’s number one beauty, the dream woman of countless men, and here he was, arm in arm with her, undoubtedly the envy of countless others.

In Mile City, people were mostly struck by Su Mengxin’s beauty without knowing who she was, but in Capital City, Su Mengxin was a household name. Moreover, the clientele here in the high-end mall were all either rich or noble, and most of them recognized her.

Those who knew Su Mengxin were aware that she had always been single, never even having had a boyfriend. Now here she was with a man, intimately clutching his arm. This sight aroused immense surprise and curiosity among the onlookers, all wondering who this man could be to Su Mengxin.

Nevertheless, the majority of them instinctively assumed Li Yifei was just a relative of Su Mengxin. After all, Li Yifei wasn’t particularly handsome and dressed rather plainly. Standing beside Su Mengxin, they seemed like an improbable match, unlikely to be boyfriend and girlfriend.

Fortunately, no one came over to disturb the two, as people were generally wary of approaching someone of Su Mengxin’s stature.

Su Mengxin was having a great time shopping, frequently picking out garments to try on and then asking Li Yifei for his opinion. A beauty like Su Mengxin could make a burlap sack look chic, let alone the clothes here, designed by top-tier global designers, which only accentuated her loveliness.

Li Yifei was dazzled by the sight. Even if he had no designs on Su Mengxin, watching her showcase her beauty before him was intoxicating, and he found it impossible to tear his eyes away from her.

Su Mengxin was quite satisfied with Li Yifei’s behavior, yet she didn’t attempt any seduction. As a woman of her caliber, her approach to conquering a man was certainly different from that of ordinary women.

During this time, Su Mengxin also picked out some clothes for Li Yifei, but she didn’t select any suits that cost hundreds of thousands. Instead, she chose two sets of ordinary casual outfits for him, which still amounted to over ten thousand yuan each in that place.

"You’re really stingy, you know that? I thought you were going to buy me clothes worth a few hundred thousand, but in the end, you only spent a bit over twenty thousand," Li Yifei teased Su Mengxin with a laugh after they came out.

With a light chuckle, Su Mengxin said, "Those suits don’t suit your style, do they? If I bought them and you wouldn’t wear them, what would be the point?"

Li Yifei felt very relaxed around Su Mengxin, partly because even though she was wealthy, she had taste and understood him. In his heart, Su Mengxin did indeed feel like a close female confidant.

When the time came, Li Yifei and Su Mengxin arrived at a clubhouse, which usually gave off the impression of a place where the wealthy went to find entertainment. However, this clubhouse had class and was situated on a hillside with an excellent surrounding environment. There was no loud music or scantily clad women, only serene courtyards dotted throughout the premises.

This clubhouse had some similarities to the Yiyun Clubhouse in Mile City, but it was certainly more atmospheric and classy.

Su Mengxin led Li Yifei to the most secluded courtyard inside, where there was a gazebo. Three young women and a man were sitting inside, drinking tea in the gentle breeze. The courtyard, blooming with flowers, exuded a fragrant aroma that was indescribably charming.

"Mengxin, you finally arrived," the group greeted her with beaming smiles as they approached. Seeing Su Mengxin holding Li Yifei’s arm, the three women looked at him in surprise. A girl with short hair and a short skirt blurted out, "Mengxin, who is this?"

With a slight smile, Su Mengxin replied, "This is my boyfriend, Li Yifei. Yifei, let me introduce you. This is Su Mengfei, my cousin, this is Xiao Ling’er, and this is Zheng Yuling, all good friends of mine."

Li Yifei quickly smiled politely and said, "Hello everyone, it’s a pleasure to meet you all."

The short-haired girl, Xiao Ling’er, frowned slightly and said, "Mengxin, this is your boyfriend? How come I don’t recall ever seeing him? He’s not from Capital City, is he?"

With a slight smile, Su Mengxin said, "He’s from Mile City."

"Mile City? That sounds like a small town. Hey, handsome, what do you do for a living? And what does your family do?"

The question was somewhat impolite, but Li Yifei, already familiar with the temperaments of Second Generation Officials, didn’t take offense and replied calmly, "My parents have passed away, and I’m just an ordinary citizen."

"What?" The three girls exclaimed, giving Li Yifei a once-over. Nothing about Yifei’s appearance gave off the impression of wealth, meaning he truly was an ordinary person.

Xiao Ling’er pulled Su Mengxin aside, saying discontentedly, "Mengxin, this isn’t right. I came today to be your matchmaker, and now you suddenly bring out a boyfriend. Aren’t you slapping me in the face?"

Su Mengxin quickly apologized, "Ling’er, I’m really sorry, but you never believed me when I said I had a boyfriend. If I hadn’t brought him, you’d still be worrying about my future. Is this the one you wanted to introduce to me?"

Xiao Ling’er pouted and said, "Yes, this is the person I wanted to introduce, Wei Ziang from the Wei Family in South Su, the most distinguished person of his generation."

Wei Ziang stood about one meter eighty-five, with a tall build and a handsome face. He was an extremely attractive man; based on looks alone, he matched Su Mengxin very well. His expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he still politely said to Su Mengxin, "Miss Su, I have long heard of your name, and having the honor to meet you in person is truly my privilege."

Extending her hand, Su Mengxin shook hands with Wei Ziqiang, smiling as she said, "Mr. Wei, I’ve also heard about some of your accomplishments in South Su. With the Wei Family’s growth over the years, your contributions are undeniable. I’m very happy to meet you as well."

Modestly, Wei Ziqiang replied, "Miss Su flatters me, the little that I’ve done hardly compares to your achievements."

At this moment, Xiao Ling’er giggled and said, "It seems you two do have a kind of mutual admiration. There might still be a chance for something to happen between you. Oh, and this Li... what’s his name again? Don’t be mad, I’m just joking around." The remark carried no respect and clearly dismissed Li Yifei as insignificant.

However, Wei Ziqiang reached out to Li Yifei at that moment, "Mr. Li, it’s a pleasure to meet you." He wore a smile, but Li Yifei knew he wasn’t really pleased—Wei Ziqiang clearly saw him as a rival.