Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 525 - 535: Can’t Keep a Low Profile Even If I Wanted To

Chapter 525: Chapter 535: Can’t Keep a Low Profile Even If I Wanted To

Everyone took their seats, and Qian Feifei, curious, asked, "Can you really host Heaven’s Might’s wedding that day?"

Li Xinyue replied with a smile, "We promised we would, so naturally we must follow through. Otherwise, Yifei would blame us later."

The meaning of her words couldn’t be more obvious, they were doing this because of Li Yifei. It was all for the sake of Li Yifei’s face.

At this point, Wu Shentong’s face darkened as he said, "Yifei’s face is really something, isn’t it? Just now, my uncle called you, and you said you had to attend an event in the province on the eighth."

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao had always been at the TV station, and they attended many social events. Once Wu Shentong said this, they understood that their actions had offended Wu Shentong, as well as Wu Shentong’s whatever uncle. But they were not afraid, for the sake of Li Yifei, they were not afraid to offend anyone.

However, they didn’t know what Li Yifei’s stance was, whether he had a grudge against this speaking man, or if the conflict between the two was unintentional. So, they all turned to look at Li Yifei.

Li Yifei shot Li Xinyue a reproachful look, and she immediately got the hint. She said to Wu Shentong, "I’m sorry, we really have been busy lately. There is an event on the eighth, and we’ve recently announced that we won’t be taking any wedding hosting jobs for now. It’s been the TV station and our friends who have been making excuses for us. We didn’t receive any calls looking for us today, otherwise, how could we refuse to give face?"

This statement finally gave Wu Shentong a way to step down, but the more calculating could understand that if it weren’t for Li Yifei, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao would still have refused. That is to say, in their hearts, Li Yifei was more important than any bureau chief.

With Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao there, the class reunion seemed like a fan gathering for the two of them. Most of the conversation revolved around them, and then there was the puzzling relationship between them and Li Yifei.

Qian Feifei was the first to bring up the question, "Li Xinyue, Song Lianyao, how did you two famous hosts get so close to Yifei?"

Wu Shentong, seeing Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao stealing his limelight, wasn’t bothered. After all, being known as close to the two celebrity hosts was something to be proud of. However, their good relationship with Li Yifei annoyed him. No matter what, he couldn’t be inferior to a security guard, could he?

So he immediately voiced his confusion, "Yeah, I’m quite puzzled too. Yifei is just a security guard. You’re not exactly on the same level."

This was somewhat derogatory towards Li Yifei, but since it was also a fact, an issue everyone was curious about, no one took offence.

Li Yifei didn’t mind either. It was normal among classmates to joke and tease each other. Besides, with his mindset, he wasn’t going to argue with someone like Wu Shentong who clearly lacked worldly experience.

But when Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao heard this, it sounded rather unpleasant to them. However, both being experienced in social matters, their faces didn’t betray their feelings. Li Xinyue said with a beaming smile, "Yifei is someone you need to get to know well to appreciate his worth. Don’t just see him as a security guard now— I guarantee that sooner or later, he will soar high. We’re making a long-term investment by building a relationship with Yifei early on, so we won’t come off as purely sycophantic when he makes it big and it’s too late to get to know him."

Song Lianyao placed her hand on Li Yifei’s shoulder with a beaming smile, "Yifei, you can’t forget about us when you strike it rich in the future, or we’ll be upset."

Song Lianyao’s voice was soft and seductive, coupled with a gentle sway, her expression was playfully charming, endearing her to everyone. But all this attention was directed at Li Yifei, stirring up a mix of admiration and envy among the others.

Li Yifei laughed, "You’re looking at me all wrong this time. I’m a simple guy with no grand ambitions; I’m quite content being a little security guard."

At this moment, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao secretly admired Li Yifei. That was style, that was magnanimity. To be so high in status yet remain so calm and collected, such composure was not common, and their affection for Li Yifei deepened.

Wu Shentong felt even more frustrated. What were these hosts thinking? Seeing something worth in Li Yifei, a nobody security guard, baffled him. He really didn’t see what was so great about Li Yifei.

"Look, Yifei, everyone values you so much, how can you be without ambition?" he said. "You gotta strive harder and not just be a security guard. After all, being a security guard is a dead-end job, which essentially means spending your whole life just opening the door for others."

Wu Shentong’s statement was straightforward, clearly targeting Li Yifei, and all eyes turned to him, concerned whether he would react, especially in front of the two beauties, where men tend to be more sensitive about losing face.

Just then, the door opened and someone came in, chirping, "Who wants to spend their lifetime opening doors for others?"

"Yunzhu!"

"Why have you just arrived?"

Ye Yunzhu was the one who entered. She had heard Wu Shentong’s comment at the door but hadn’t realized it was about Li Yifei. Thinking it was just classmates joking around, she said it while entering.

Everyone was greeting Ye Yunzhu, even Wu Shentong stood up, since Ye Yunzhu was going to be his immediate superior in the future. It was essential to foster a good relationship. Moreover, upon seeing Ye Yunzhu’s beautiful face and elegant figure, which were even more appealing than during school days, his eyes lit up, and his heart became more spirited.

Eagerly speaking to Ye Yunzhu, he said, "Yunzhu, long time no see, do you still remember me?"

"You... oh, Wu Shentong, how could I forget you? You were always the top student in our class, a true nerd," Ye Yunzhu chuckled, half-jokingly.

Wu Shentong felt even better upon hearing this and said, "I’ve also come back to start working, and I’ll be working in your township, too."

"Really? That’s great. The township is really a good place to gain experience."

Ye Yunzhu seemed very warm to Wu Shentong; after all, they were classmates.

But to Wu Shentong, it was as if Ye Yunzhu was looking at him in a new light, and he said even more proudly, "I’m being dispatched this time, likely as a deputy township chief or something. If there’s anything you’re not sure about, Yunzhu, you’ll have to give me plenty of advice."

"Oh my, the old classmate is doing quite well, aren’t you? Reading a few more years of books really makes a difference," Ye Yunzhu said with interest.

Wu Shentong laughed heartily, "Haha, but I’m still not as good as you. Back in school, you were our class president, and now you’ll be my leader. You’ll be leading me for a lifetime."

After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Yunzhu turned to Li Yifei. She had seen Li Yifei come in and noticed Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao by his side, which really irked her. This jerk was bringing two beautiful hosts to a class reunion; it was simply infuriating.

However, seeing Li Yifei’s uniform took her by surprise, as she was unaware that Li Yifei had gone to the security department. Smiling at Li Yifei, she asked, "Hey Yifei, what’s this about? Why did you become a security guard?"

Though others might think Ye Yunzhu was joking and cheerful, Li Yifei could sense the murderous look in her eyes. However, it wasn’t convenient to explain at the moment, so he just smiled, "I had no choice, I didn’t take good care of the boss, so they demoted me to be a security guard."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yunzhu burst into laughter, thinking Li Yifei had been worn out by her the previous night and had failed to take good care of Xu Yingying, leading to Xu Yingying giving Li Yifei a hard time. No longer concerned about Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao beside Li Yifei, she leaned on Li Yifei’s chair, smiling and said, "I have a good relationship with your boss, do you want me to say a word on your behalf?"

Li Yifei grinned and replied, "No need for that, I think being a security guard is quite nice, much more relaxing than attending to the boss before."

"Well, you’d better be careful. If your boss gets mad next time, you might not even be allowed to work as a security guard, maybe you’ll end up sweeping floors or cleaning toilets."

"That wouldn’t happen, right? You wouldn’t let an old classmate suffer like that, would you?"

"Giggle, that’ll depend on your performance."

Standing up straight, Ye Yunzhu addressed Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao, "You two major hosts, what brought you here to hang out and drink with this scoundrel Yifei today?"

Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao, not fully aware of the relationship between Li Yifei and Ye Yunzhu but sensing the clear ambiguity between them—last time at dinner, Ye Yunzhu and Xu Yingying were subtly confronting each other—naturally didn’t want to cause any trouble for Li Yifei. Li Xinyue replied with a smile, "We just happened to be here today, and Yifei’s classmate needed hosts, so we came uninvited."

Ye Yunzhu nodded, "I appreciate it, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t have the clout to invite you, would I?"

Song Lianyao immediately said, "Mayor Ye, you’re joking. If you just say the word, we’d drop any important work that we have."

"Mayor Ye?" Now that Wu Shentong was also about to embark on his career, he was very sensitive to titles. Song Lianyao’s reference made him exclaim, "Yunzhu, you’re a county head now?"

Ye Yunzhu smiled slightly, giving Li Yifei a glance, "The appointment came down a couple of days ago, and I ended up working in the county somewhat bewilderedly."

Everyone gasped in amazement, and Qian Feifei, in shock, blurted out, "I say, Yunzhu, you’re being too modest. We’re all classmates, but you’ve become a county head, and we’re still nobodies. You’re the big shot now, take care of me, will you?"

Ye Yunzhu giggled and said, "You can forget it, Yifei, but are you interested in letting me take care of you?"

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