Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 524 - 534

Chapter 524: 534

More than an hour later, everyone had already drunk quite a bit, but apart from Cui Tianwei, the rest were still in high spirits, so there was no intention of ending the gathering.

At this moment, Li Yifei’s phone rang. Seeing that it was Xu Shanshan calling, he stepped out to take the call, as he wasn’t ready to announce his marriage yet.

"Brother-in-law, why haven’t you come back yet?" As soon as the call connected, Xu Shanshan started questioning Li Yifei. However, despite her fierce tone, there was a certain charm to it that made her scolding feel anything but unpleasant.

"Still drinking, probably need a bit more time," Li Yifei replied with a smile, "I promise to the boss, I’ll definitely be home before midnight."

"Hmph, midnight won’t do. You have to be back by ten, or else I’ll be asleep already. I’m so tired today, and my feet are sore."

"Alright, alright, I’ll try to come back earlier."

"Heehee, I knew you were the best, brother-in-law. Also, bring some late-night snacks back for us."

Li Yifei cheerfully said, "No problem, what would you like?"

After a brief chat, Xu Shanshan finally hung up. Li Yifei shook his head; when it came to watching over his outings, Xu Shanshan, his sister-in-law, was much stricter than Xu Yingying, his wife. Anyone who didn’t know better would definitely think Xu Shanshan was his wife.

Just as he was about to go back in, he saw Qian Feifei walking over, presumably returning from the restroom, so Li Yifei waited to enter the private room with her.

However, as Qian Feifei reached the door of a private room, a few people came out. She initially stepped aside to let them pass but then excitedly called out, "Li Xinyue, Song Lianyao!"

It was indeed Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao who emerged, along with several of their friends. Hearing someone call their names, both women habitually smiled, prepared to leave, but their steps soon halted as they looked at Qian Feifei.

Qian Feifei, even more excited, said, "I’m Qian Feifei, we had dinner together last time."

Li Xinyue suddenly recalled who Qian Feifei was and quickly said, "You’re Li... Yifei’s classmate."

Qian Feifei, more thrilled, replied, "Yes, yes, I’m his classmate Qian Feifei."

Li Xinyue squinted and said, "So you’re out dining with Li Yifei."

"Yeah, yeah! Class reunion, having dinner together."

Song Lianyao immediately said with a smile, "You don’t mind if we come over and toast, do you?"

"Toast?" Qian Feifei was momentarily confused. Who were Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao going to toast if they joined them?

Li Yifei heard this from behind and was speechless, so he stepped forward and said, "Xinyue, Lianyao, let’s skip the toasting."

"Li... Yifei!" Upon hearing his voice, both women turned around simultaneously and rushed to Li Yifei, grabbing hold of his arms on either side.

Qian Feifei was stunned, and so were the girls who came with Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao. Who was this guy that made Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao act so inappropriately and affectionately?

Li Yifei bitterly smiled and said, "Can’t we not be so excited?"

Only then did Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao realize they might have overreacted. However, since they were already holding onto him, letting go immediately would seem awkward. Li Xinyue teasingly said to Li Yifei, "We haven’t seen you for so long; can we not be excited?"

Song Lianyao looked at him with a hint of grievance, "It’s been such a long time, and you haven’t even called us. That’s really not fair."

Li Yifei couldn’t blame them and, with a smile, said, "Alright, alright, that’s my fault. I’ll definitely remember to call you in the future."

Li Xinyue playfully said, "That’s more like it, then we won’t blame you."

Song Lianyao glanced at his outfit and said, "Yifei, why are you dressed like this?"

Li Xinyue also noticed, let out a light laugh, and said, "Are you attending a costume party?"

Li Yifei puffed out his chest and said, "I’m currently an excellent security guard."

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao immediately burst into laughter. Li Yifei in a security uniform seemed so amusing, especially paired with his demeanor, which was humorously exaggerated. They didn’t know Li Yifei was indeed a security guard—the manager of the security department.

After joking for a moment, they released his arms and noticed their bewildered companions and Qian Feifei.

"Xinyue, Lianyao, who’s this?" Finally, someone snapped back to reality and asked Li Yifei, staring at him.

Knowing Li Yifei liked to keep a low profile, Li Xinyue didn’t dare reveal his identity and simply smiled, "Yifei is a friend of ours; we get along quite well. You could say he’s our good-guy friend."

"Good-guy friend?" A girl laughed and came over to pinch Li Yifei’s arm, saying, "Not bad, very strong. He’s not your kept pretty boy, is he?"

All of the girls giggled, and another one even touched Li Yifei’s chest playfully, "Really nice, these strong pecs; I bet your skills are quite good too?"

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao were shocked. Their friends often joked around, but their antics could upset Li Yifei, which would be problematic.

Li Yifei, however, laughed and said, "Ladies, I’m a decent person, so please don’t tease me."

Everyone laughed again. Relieved, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao realized he wasn’t upset.

"Alright, alright, you all move on. We’ll go over to liven up things with Yifei," Song Lianyao said.

Although reluctant, seeing Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao’s familiarity with Li Yifei, the others didn’t linger and turned to leave, not forgetting to make a few more teasing remarks.

"Yif... Yifei... you and they are so close?" Qian Feifei finally comprehended and asked Li Yifei, stammering.

Li Yifei smiled and said, "Didn’t you see? We do have a pretty good relationship."

Qian Feifei looked at Li Yifei, especially in that security uniform, and then at the glamorous Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao. It seemed unlikely that they should be so close, but what she witnessed was indeed two glamorous TV station hostesses getting cozy with Li Yifei.

Since Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao stayed behind, Li Yifei couldn’t send them away, so he brought them back to their private room.

As soon as Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao entered, the room fell silent.

Contrary to her earlier excitement, Qian Feifei now proudly said, "What’s wrong? Don’t you recognize them?"

Tao Yizhong swallowed and said, "Li Xinyue, Song Lianyao, why are you here?"

Li Xinyue let out a light laugh, "Last time, we still hosted your wedding. Why so unwelcoming now?"

Tao Yizhong was immediately embarrassed, "No, no, just surprised. We were just talking about you, and you showed up so quickly."

"What were you saying about us?" Song Lianyao immediately asked with excitement. Talking about them in Li Yifei’s presence piqued their curiosity and thrill.

Qian Feifei quickly chimed in, "Last time, you hosted Tao Yizhong’s wedding. Our soon-to-be wed, Cui Tianwei, also wanted to invite you to host his wedding, but we knew you were unavailable that day."

"Unavailable? Who said we were unavailable?" Li Xinyue immediately inquired in confusion.

"August 8th, don’t you have an event at the Provincial Television Station?" Wu Shentong, who was also from Mile City, although he had never met Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao in person, recognized them from TV. He immediately added.

Song Lianyao laughed, "August 8th, it seems there is such an event, but since it’s Yifei’s classmate getting married, we must lend a hand, no matter what."

Li Xinyue also smiled, "Yes, we’ll be there."

Cui Tianwei was dumbfounded, stammering and unable to respond. Initially, Li Yifei hadn’t planned to ask them, but since they volunteered, he couldn’t turn them down. Otherwise, Cui Tianwei would despise him. This, however, made everyone perceive Li Yifei’s relationship with the women was extraordinary.

Li Yifei could only smile and say, "If you take on Cui Tianwei’s wedding, you might not dodge hosting for everyone here when they marry."

Li Xinyue chuckled, "Why do we need to dodge? To be honored with hosting weddings is our privilege."

Song Lianyao also winked at Li Yifei and added, "I’m worried you’ll not invite us to host when it’s your turn."

Li Yifei understood these two used this opportunity to get closer to him, secretly hoping for more of his bachelor classmates.

"Have a seat, don’t be shy now that you’re here," Li Yifei said, pulling out a chair.

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao quickly sat on either side of Li Yifei, comfortably, as if this was a rehearsed routine.

From others’ perspectives, though, it meant something different. These two likely should’ve sat together, yet they flanked Li Yifei instead, obviously centering him.

Wasn’t Li Yifei just a security guard now? How did he warrant Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao’s favor? It was puzzling, making him seem like some top-tier young master, enjoying the best of both worlds here.