Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 897 - 938: Neither Servile nor Overbearing

Chapter 897: Chapter 938: Neither Servile nor Overbearing

Golden Eagle’s reputation was known in the military, specifically among special force troops. Ordinary soldiers, even those in the Flying Hawk Squad, were not aware. Of course, the heads of prominent families knew who Golden Eagle was, aware that he was no longer the same person from the military but had become a more dominant and powerful figure. However, for people like Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s mothers, who did not manage foreign affairs within their families, many matters remained unknown to them.

Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling attempting to influence their mother using Golden Eagle’s name was utterly futile.

Zheng Yuling’s mother looked at Li Yifei with disapproval and said, "Don’t think that spending a few days somewhere gives you any status. In our eyes, you’re worthless. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll leave immediately and never come back, and we won’t make things difficult for you."

Speaking of which, Zheng Yuling took out a check and placed it on the coffee table, "Here’s ten million, enough for you to live comfortably, even to find a top model or a rising star."

Xiao Ling’er’s mother spoke indifferently, "You better make your decision now. We don’t want to go too far. Besides, I must remind you that you dared to hit He Zhenyang and Chen Fangzhou; you’ve already gotten yourself into big trouble. If they decide to pursue this, your life could very well be at risk."

Zheng Yuling looked at the check, her expression turning extremely unsightly, and said, "Mom, what are you implying?"

Zheng Yuling’s mother glanced at her daughter and then at Li Yifei, "I think you both understand what I mean. I’ve done all I can. If your father were here, you know what the consequences would be."

Zheng Yuling opened her mouth, but Li Yifei gently pressed her hand, prompting her to immediately close her mouth. It was a small gesture, but it surprised Zheng Yuling’s mother, as her normally unruly daughter was never this obedient at home. This young man was quite skilled at handling her daughter, and it was no simple feat.

Especially with Xiao Ling’er nearby. Even though the two were best friends, jealousy over a man should have been common, but these two girls together with a man showed no such behavior. It seemed Xiao Ling’er was also quite submissive to this young man.

"Auntie, I know you want Ling’er and Yuling to marry into the He and Chen families, which is quite important for prominent families like yours. Being with Ling’er and Yuling, I’ve disrupted the marriage alliances your families planned with theirs."

Xiao Ling’er’s mother frowned, "You know well this is a matter among our four families, so you should also realize the strength these great families possess."

Li Yifei nodded, "I know."

Zheng Yuling’s mother scoffed, "Then you should understand even better, being with Ling’er and Yuling is more than you can handle; our families will never agree."

Li Yifei smiled slightly, "I know it’s very difficult to be with Ling’er and Yuling..."

Xiao Ling’er’s mother interrupted Li Yifei, "It’s not just very difficult, it’s simply impossible."

Li Yifei’s smile did not falter, "That depends on whether I can bring enough benefits to the Xiao Family and Zheng Family. If I can bring you sufficient benefits, then it might not be impossible."

"You... based on what?" Xiao Ling’er’s mother stared wide-eyed at Li Yifei.

Zheng Yuling’s mother laughed, "That’s a huge joke. Tell me, what do you have? Don’t talk to me about grand ideals."

Li Yifei smiled faintly, "I wouldn’t talk about ideals, but I can tell you both, Aunties, that I can help the Xiao Family open up maritime trade routes and secure rich mineral resources for the Zheng Family. Are these sufficient to pique your families’ interests?"

"What?" Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s mothers gaped at Li Yifei as if he were a monster.

Li Yifei smiled slightly, just watching them quietly.

After a while, Xiao Ling’er’s mother glared, "Young man, what joke are you making? Who do you think you are? Are these things that easy to secure?"

Zheng Yuling’s mother shook her head, her look of disdain deepening as she spoke, "Young man, even boasting should have limits. Do you think anyone believes you? Do you think we’re children?"

Wihtout being servile or overbearing, Li Yifei said, "I know you don’t believe me, Aunties. Some issues, even if the state intervenes, aren’t easily resolved. For example, like Somali pirates, which cost the Xiao Family billions annually in shipping losses, or like iron ore resources, with imports from Australia still being insufficient, causing significant operational difficulties for the Zheng Family."

At this point, Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling were looking at Li Yifei in shock, their eyes shedding the previous disdain. As the main pillars of their families involved ocean shipping and the steel industry, what Li Yifei had mentioned were critical matters.

They had always thought of Li Yifei as an ordinary person, but could an ordinary person say such things?

Li Yifei then patted Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s hands and said, "Ling’er, Yuling, go home with your aunties, don’t make it hard for them. I believe your aunties want the best for you, but being born into great families, many decisions aren’t yours to make. Don’t worry, I’ll keep my word, and I’ll surely convince your families to let you be with me."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling genuinely believed in Li Yifei. However, they were somewhat reluctant to return home with their mothers and merely pouted in silence.

"Listen, do you still not trust me?"

Zheng Yuling then bit her lip and said, "Alright, then we’ll go back for now."

Xiao Ling’er pinched Li Yifei and said, "If you don’t take us away, wait and see how I’ll deal with you later."

Li Yifei chuckled and replied, "Then I’ll be at your disposal."

Xiao Ling’er finally agreed.

Zheng Yuling and Xiao Ling’er’s mother took another careful look at Li Yifei. They should have left as soon as they picked up their daughters, but now they suddenly became interested in Li Yifei. Since he mentioned the livelihood issues of both families, whether true or false, they had to be more cautious. Xiao Ling’er’s mother asked, "Young man, what’s your name?"

Li Yifei answered politely, "My name is Li Yifei, I used to be in the national special forces unit ’Flying Hawk Squad,’ and my nickname is ’Golden Eagle.’"

Given this self-introduction by Li Yifei, Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s mother could no longer underestimate him. They might not know about the Flying Hawk Squad, but they were aware that the country had some special forces units that were extremely formidable.

Zheng Yuling’s mother asked, "What are you doing now?"

"I am just running my own business."

Xiao Ling’er’s mother asked, "Oh, do you have a big enterprise?"

Li Yifei smiled faintly and replied, "I don’t have many assets at present, just $1 billion. I will consider what to do in the future."

"One billion!" exclaimed both Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s mother.

For a major family, $1 billion might not seem much as their assets could range in the hundreds of billions, but these families wouldn’t necessarily have much cash on hand. It would be impossible for the Xiao family to produce $1 billion in cash all at once.

Moreover, the assets of a major family are collective to the family estate. If someone decided to start their own branch, they might only receive a few million, which would already be quite generous given the number of people within a major family.

Now, $1 billion was definitely not a small amount even for these great families.

"So is this $1 billion your own or your parents’?" Xiao Ling’er’s mother asked further.

"My parents have passed away."

Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s mothers looked even more astonished at Li Yifei. For someone as young as Li Yifei to possess such a cash reserve without relying on family wealth was truly remarkable. If this $1 billion were to be invested in their families, it would certainly affect both the Xiao and Zheng families.

"Can you really achieve the two things you mentioned earlier?"

Li Yifei nodded and said, "If there is something Li Yifei cannot achieve, I wouldn’t speak of it."

"How exactly are you planning to do it? Can you tell us now?"

Li Yifei gave an apologetic smile and said, "Aunties, I am truly sorry, but I cannot discuss this matter with you. It’s not that I don’t trust you, but this issue involves many complexities, and clearly you both would not be involved in such matters. Even if I told you, there’s nothing you could do."

Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s mothers didn’t get angry at his response; instead, they admired Li Yifei even more. His respectful yet straightforward way of speaking showed the mark of someone capable of significant achievements, especially when compared to family heirs like He Zhenyang and Chen Fangzhou.

In reality, how could they wish for their daughters to marry such wasteful heirs? But sometimes, they were helpless. If Li Yifei really could achieve all this, marrying their daughters to him wouldn’t be a bad idea.

However... what was frustrating was that this young man seemed to be ambiguously involved with both Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling. Could he be trying to kill two birds with one stone? This matter was now causing both mothers some distress.

If Li Yifei, Xiao Ling’er, and Zheng Yuling knew what their mothers were thinking at the moment, they wouldn’t know whether to be happy or troubled.