Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 82 Su Yiyi’s Trouble

Chapter 82: Chapter 82 Su Yiyi’s Trouble

Xu Yingying had been quite busy these days, and Li Yifei, her personal chauffeur, was running around with her, rarely returning to the logistics department.

However, Li Yifei hadn’t seen Su Mengxin since then. While Xu Yingying was at work, he knew that she got along well with Su Mengxin, who had already agreed to invest in Mile City and had reached some agreements on cooperation with Xu Yingying.

These past few days, Xu Yingying’s main task was to shuttle between the branch and the head office. With such an opportunity, the head office naturally placed significant importance on it—it was like a pie falling from the sky for them.

But Xu Yingying felt somewhat upset because the people from the head office who came over were clearly there to take the credit. They interfered with a lot of things and if their interference had led to some good strategies, it wouldn’t have been an issue. But in Xu Yingying’s view, they were just coming up with bad ideas, trying to benefit from Su Mengxin. If things went poorly and Su Mengxin became displeased, it would all be for nothing.

After being busy for several days, the weekend finally arrived, and Li Yifei could relax for two days. He planned to take a good rest, go out for drinks, and hang out at bars.

But plans never keep up with changes. Su Yiyi called him, wanting to come over to his place.

Li Yifei wanted to refuse, but hearing the suppressed tone in Su Yiyi’s voice, he gave in and told her the address, letting her come over.

About an hour later, Su Yiyi arrived at Li Yifei’s home, carrying a bag of fruit. Li Yifei received it with a smile and said, "If you’re coming, just come. Why did you buy something?"

At that moment, Su Yiyi seemed quite normal, her cheeks flushed as she said, "It’s my first time visiting Brother Li’s home; it would be impolite not to bring a gift."

"What’s all this talk of politeness, just come in and have a seat," Li Yifei greeted Su Yiyi and took out a pair of slippers for her.

After changing into the slippers, Su Yiyi looked around Li Yifei’s home. Li Yifei laughed and said, "This is the apartment I rent. Isn’t it a bit small?"

Su Yiyi nodded slightly and said, "I thought Brother Li, as a manager, would live in a much larger house."

"That manager position is only temporary; I’m actually just a low-level employee with a monthly salary of just over three thousand."

Looking into Li Yifei’s eyes, Su Yiyi said, "I believe Brother Li will definitely become a real big manager in the future, and then you’ll be able to make a lot of money."

Li Yifei chuckled and replied, "You seem to have a lot of confidence in me."

"Of course, I do. Brother Li is so capable. It wouldn’t be surprising if you become not just a big manager but also a big CEO in the future."

Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "You little girl, you’ve learned how to flatter others now."

Feeling a little embarrassed, Su Yiyi hurriedly said, "No, that’s not it! I just feel that Brother Li is impressive."

After some small talk, Su Yiyi stood up and said, "Brother Li, let me help you clean up your room."

Li Yifei knew that if he refused, he might hurt Su Yiyi’s feelings, so he said, "That would be a great help."

"It’s no trouble at all, not one bit," Su Yiyi said with a bright smile, quickly starting to tidy up for Li Yifei.

Li Yifei had been quite occupied these days, so the room hadn’t been properly tidied up and was somewhat cluttered. Su Yiyi busied herself with cleaning and laundry, always wearing a smile on her face.

It was rare to find a girl like Su Yiyi. Setting aside whether she was pretty or not, just her willingness to be industrious could beat ninety-nine percent of girls nowadays. Most girls today are spoiled and pampered; how many of them do housework, and how many could do it as well as Su Yiyi did? Along with her gentleness, considerateness, and her pretty face, it would be an understatement to say she was one in a million; she could well be one in a hundred million.

Su Yiyi was indeed the kind of girl suitable to be a wife, which Li Yifei absolutely acknowledged. He couldn’t deny it even if he wanted to.

"Yiyi, when I heard you on the phone earlier, it seemed like you were in a bad mood. Did something happen?" Li Yifei stood at the bathroom door, watching as Su Yiyi washed clothes by hand in the sink, including his shirt and the underwear he had changed out of last night.

Su Yiyi paused for a moment, then shook her head and said, "It’s nothing, just some friction with a roommate."

"Friction with a roommate, did someone bully you?" Li Yifei would never think that Su Yiyi would pick a fight; if there was friction, it must have been others bullying her.

"Not really bullying. My roommate likes a guy, and their relationship is pretty good now. But the guy always sneaks peeks at me... and then my roommate gets mad, accusing me of... seducing her boyfriend," Su Yiyi said hesitantly, her explanation brief but Li Yifei could sense that the other party must have said something nasty. Otherwise, a gentle girl like Su Yiyi would have normally let it slide.

Feeling pained for her, Li Yifei said, "Yiyi, do you want me to stand up for you?"

"Ah, no need, no need. We’re roommates after all. A little friction isn’t much; she’ll stop being mad at me once she understands," Su Yiyi replied.

Li Yifei sighed. Su Yiyi was simply too kind. Nowadays, some people tend to take others’ kindness for weakness, especially those self-entitled kids.

"Brother Li, I’m not angry anymore," Su Yiyi turned to Li Yifei and revealed a sweet smile, then said, "Brother Li, could you help me find something to hang these clothes on?"

Li Yifei found a clothes hanger, and Su Yiyi hung up the washed clothes and cleaned the bathroom spotlessly before coming out.

"Tired, huh? Have some fruit," Li Yifei handed an apple to Su Yiyi.

Receiving the apple, Su Yiyi thanked him, her eyes brimming with happiness. She opened her mouth gently and bit into the fruit.

Li Yifei couldn’t bear to meet such a gaze from Su Yiyi. The girl was so good that being with her felt almost like desecrating her. He said, "How’s your dad doing lately?"

With a worried expression, Su Yiyi said, "My dad is alright; he hasn’t been gambling recently. But I feel like he’s really struggling to resist, and I’m afraid he might give in one day and start gambling again."

Li Yifei was aware that for someone like Su Yiyi’s father, it wasn’t something a try or two could fix. He would have to deal with him properly someday soon. Otherwise, if he reverted to old habits, it wouldn’t only harm him, but if he harmed Su Yiyi as well, it would be truly regrettable.

At that moment, Su Yiyi’s phone rang. She took out her cheap mobile phone, glanced at the number on the screen, and her face turned sour. Li Yifei frowned and asked, "Whose call is it?"

Su Yiyi bit her lip and replied, "It’s my roommate."

"Then answer it. Let’s see what she wants to do," Li Yifei said, patting Su Yiyi’s shoulder encouragingly.

Inspired by Li Yifei’s support, Su Yiyi pressed the answer button and put the phone to her ear.

"Su Yiyi, you bitch, how dare you seduce my boyfriend. I’m not going to let this go."

As soon as the call connected, a sharp, scolding voice came from the phone, loud enough for Li Yifei to hear.

Su Yiyi’s face turned very unpleasant, yet she still spoke softly, "Cao Yue, I really didn’t, I don’t even like him. He’s the one who’s always talking to me. I only responded because he’s your boyfriend."

"Quit playing the victim! If you’d stayed away from him, would he even talk to you? Humph, acting all innocent and sickening, you’re doing it on purpose to lure him in. I’m right here at the school gate, come here and explain yourself right now, or don’t blame me for being unkind to you."

"I... I’m not at home," Su Yiyi turned and glanced at Li Yifei.

"I don’t care where you are. You have twenty minutes. If you don’t show up, don’t even think about living in the dormitory or attending this university. I, Cao Yue, mean what I say."

Li Yifei was genuinely angry. He patted Su Yiyi’s shoulder and said, "Agree to it."

With a bite of her lip, Su Yiyi nodded and said into the phone, "Okay, I’m on my way."

After she hung up the phone, Su Yiyi’s tears began to flow. She twisted her fingers in distress, tears steadily dropping onto her pants.

Li Yifei wrapped his arm around Su Yiyi’s shoulder, and she immediately buried herself in his chest and burst into tears.

"Alright, don’t cry. I’ll accompany you. I want to see what that little brat can do to you."

Feeling Li Yifei’s anger, Su Yiyi felt both touched and anxious and quickly sat up and said nervously, "Brother Li, please don’t hit her. No matter what, she’s still a girl, and I think... we can talk it over and everything will be fine."

"Hmm, I won’t hit anyone lightly. Go wash your face; I’ll help you settle this. We can’t let others bully you at school, no matter what."

Su Yiyi nodded, washed her face, and then left with Li Yifei.

Su Yiyi’s university was quite far from where Li Yifei lived; it took more than twenty minutes by taxi, and Li Yifei was certain that Su Yiyi wouldn’t normally be willing to take a taxi.

Near the university, Su Yiyi found Cao Yue. Cao Yue was a fairly pretty girl but tended to look a bit gaudy, with dyed blonde hair, a pointed chin, nails painted black, and fashionable clothing that didn’t quite fit the image of a student.

Standing with Cao Yue was another girl, sporting a cigarette between her lips and dressed in leather, exuding the impression of a little gangster girl.

When the two girls saw Li Yifei accompanying Su Yiyi, they exchanged a glance – the presence of an adult male was still somewhat intimidating to them.

However, seeing Li Yifei’s plain dress, Cao Yue didn’t take him seriously and said to Su Yiyi with arrogance, "Su Yiyi, look at you, even bringing someone with you."

The other girl sized up Li Yifei and scoffed disdainfully.

In a low voice, Su Yiyi said, "Cao Yue, I... I didn’t bring anyone; he’s my... friend. I really don’t mean it that way, I..."