Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 546 - 557 Are You Stupid?

Chapter 546: Chapter 557 Are You Stupid?

"Hey, hey, what are you daydreaming about, kid? If you catch up with Su Mengxin, then you’ll be Su Mengxin’s man, at that time, you’d be a part of the Su Family. With the resources that Su Mengxin controls from the Su Family, it’s as if you’d have the Su Family in your hands. In Huaxia, do you realize what kind of status that would be?"

The old man spoke animatedly, as if it wasn’t Li Yifei who was pursuing Su Mengxin, but himself.

"Hold on! Wait a minute!" Li Yifei hurriedly waved his hands to stop the old man’s wild fantasies and said very decisively, "That’s impossible."

"What do you mean impossible?" The old man suddenly got anxious and said excitedly, "It’s absolutely possible."

"Grandpa, can we stop dreaming? My relationship with Su Mengxin is indeed quite good, but that’s because I once escorted her back to the country. In the end, it was just me alone protecting her on the way back. She’s somewhat grateful to me. Later, she went to Mile City, started a company there, and we really became friends since she didn’t know anyone there."

The old man was not at all offended by Li Yifei’s irreverent words. Instead, he said with a smile, "If you don’t believe me, let’s analyze it bit by bit. You said you were the only one escorting her back, and everyone else died. That protection must have been a matter of life and death, right? And with just the two of you, you must have had to hold and carry her back, right?"

Li Yifei nodded, "Of course." At that time, not only did he hold and carry Su Mengxin, but he also tore her dress, and when they were underwater, he kissed her.

"See? A girl being held and carried by you like that might seem normal protection to you, a way to save lives, but for a girl, can it be the same?"

Li Yifei did not pay any attention to the crazy old man’s words. As the old man saw that Li Yifei didn’t believe him, he immediately continued, "Let’s talk about the company she started in Mile City. Is there anything special about Mile City? Any unique resources? Convenient transportation? A booming market?"

Li Yifei thought for a moment. Although Mile City was a coastal city, it didn’t have any big seaports, maritime transport wasn’t developed, and there were no unique resources. Su Mengxin’s investment in this place had all departments thrilled, which itself indicated that Mile City didn’t have much to attract foreign investment.

Seeing Li Yifei not speaking, the old man, with his eyebrows dancing, said, "This is already quite strange. Su Mengxin starts a company there but doesn’t manage it herself. Instead, she lets you be the named CEO. Tell me, what’s the reason for that? If it’s not because she wants to find opportunities to be in contact with you, would she go to such lengths?"

Li Yifei’s mouth twitched slightly. With the old man’s analysis, he also felt that Su Mengxin went to Mile City indeed for him. He had had this thought before, but he never truly believed that a woman like Su Mengxin could have feelings for him.

Suddenly, Li Yifei remembered a most important issue, and said urgently, "But... but... at that time, Yingying and I were not married yet. If she had any thoughts, why would she just watch me marry Yingying?"

The old man laughed heartily and said, "It’s normal for you not to understand. A woman like Su Mengxin, how could she force you to be with her? She wouldn’t want to rely on her status to make you be with her either. What she wants is for you to fall for her without even realizing it. That’s the pride of someone in her position, and it’s also an extraordinary thing that an extraordinary person would do."

If Su Mengxin heard what the old man had said at that moment, she would have really admired him. The old man hadn’t seen it, but just by relying on some information, he could figure out her purpose of coming to Mile City. He truly was an impressive character.

Li Yifei gulped down a mouthful of tea, his mind replaying all of his interactions with Su Mengxin. Her arrival in Mile City, their chance encounters, and then becoming his neighbor, coming over to his house for meals every day, always bringing him Special Tribute cigarettes to smoke.

Li Yifei also recalled going out to eat stinky tofu with Su Mengxin, her happiness at the time, their trips to the seaside, crossing the ocean together, the Breathing Transition under the water, hiding from Ning Xin’er by passionately kissing Su Mengxin, pretending to be Su Mengxin’s boyfriend, which led to another passionate kiss, and her taking care of him in the room.

All these memories made Li Yifei realize that Su Mengxin’s feelings for him were truly extraordinary, far exceeding ordinary friendship.

"Haha... kid, got nothing to say now, do you?" The old man was quite proud at that moment, holding his teacup leisurely as he took a sip.

Li Yifei gave a wry smile and said, "Although I don’t quite believe what you’re saying, I also can’t deny that your analysis makes a lot of sense." Li Yifei had always been a person with strong analytical skills. Being Number Two of the Flying Hawk Squad wasn’t something he had achieved through anything less than rigorous training. He had previously convinced himself it was impossible, blinding himself to the reality. Now, with the old man pointing it out, if he still couldn’t see it, then he would be incredibly dense.

The old man laughed heartily and said, "Now that you believe it’s good, what are you waiting for? Go straight for her, take down Su Mengxin, and you’ll not only control the Su Family but also a prominent figure in Huaxia."

Li Yifei, however, just smiled slightly and then slowly shook his head, saying, "Grandpa, that won’t work."

The old man’s laughter came to an abrupt halt. He stared at Li Yifei and demanded, "What won’t work? That’s Su Mengxin we’re talking about, Huaxia’s number one beauty. There’s not another woman in Huaxia who can compare to her. You’re not being foolish, are you?"

Li Yifei lit a cigarette, took a leisurely drag, and said, "How is this foolish? I’ve got a wife. I have Yunzhu. Why would I concern myself with the number one beauty of Huaxia? Am I just idle with nothing better to do?"

The old man’s eyes widened as if he was looking at an alien. Then his face quickly reddened with anger, and he bellowed, "Are you out of your mind? That’s Huaxia’s number one beauty we’re talking about! She has the looks and is the most outstanding talent of the Su Family. Marrying her would be like hitting the jackpot, especially since she likes you, and you still don’t want her? If that’s not foolish, what is?"

Li Yifei blew a smoke ring, poured the old man a cup of tea, and said, "Grandpa, cool down. Even if, as you say, Mengxin likes me, it’s hard for me to feel the same way about her as I do for my wife and Yunzhu. If two people are together just for profit, what joy is there to talk about?"

"What’s there not to be joyful about? When two people are together for a while, feelings naturally develop. Besides, with a woman like Su Mengxin, how could it be anything but joyful to be with her?"

"Alright, even if what you said holds true, but what kind of person is Su Mengxin? Can she humble herself? Wouldn’t that mean I have to divorce Yingying to marry her? That’s something I could never do."

"What nonsense. I never said you should leave your current wife. Just let her give up her formal status. Since Su Mengxin could stand by and watch you marry your wife, she probably wouldn’t delve too deep into your ongoing life with your wife afterward. Nowadays, which man of substantial households doesn’t have a few women outside? This helps to flourish the family. Don’t tell me you don’t know that?"

Li Yifei rubbed his nose and said, "Grandpa, you sure think liberally, don’t you?"

"Nonsense. If I wasn’t open-minded, would I let Yunzhu be with you? Our Ye family is a great clan anyway, and despite how outstanding Yunzhu is, I haven’t forced you to marry her, have I?"

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "Grandpa, I always feel uncomfortable when feelings get entangled with interests. Like with Yunzhu, I’ve never been with her for her being from the Ye family. Plus, the pressure from being with Su Mengxin is too much for me. I can’t handle it."

After a pause, Li Yifei continued, "Being with Yunzhu already brings me so much trouble from you. If I were with Su Mengxin, the problems I’d come back to would be even greater. I really wouldn’t have peace. So, this is something I absolutely won’t do."

The old man, fuming with fury, stared at Li Yifei with his mustache puffing and his eyes bulging, but seeing Li Yifei’s indifferent demeanor, he found himself at a loss, and he could only keep calling Li Yifei a fool and a dunce.

Li Yifei wasn’t upset, though. He truly understood the old man’s mentality. The old man had lived his life for the strength of the Ye family, willing to give up everything personally beneficial if it was good for the family. If Li Yifei were to be with Su Mengxin now, that would be a tremendous opportunity for the Ye family. How could he not be anxious to see the family rise in Mile City during his lifetime? The allure was indeed immense.

Finally, seeing that Li Yifei steadfastly refused to agree, the old man had no choice but to temporarily give up. However, by his demeanor, it was clear he hadn’t truly given up at all, and he was certainly thinking of other methods.

Li Yifei wasn’t afraid of the old man using Yunzhu to threaten him. That would certainly backfire. The old man was cunning as a fox and wouldn’t make such a foolish move.

Noticing it was getting late, Li Yifei suggested leaving. The old man insisted he stay for dinner, clinging to Li Yifei’s arm to keep him there, leaving Li Yifei no choice but to agree.

Today, there weren’t many from the Ye family around. During the meal, the old man was visibly absent-minded, causing those present to worry and repeatedly ask what was wrong. But the old man didn’t answer, just glaring at Li Yifei, making everyone think Li Yifei had somehow offended him.

Li Yifei just kept his head down and ate, determined to refuse the old man’s proposal no matter what.