Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 922 - 963: Confession

Chapter 922: Chapter 963: Confession

The saintess was dressed in a floor-length white gown, her golden hair elegantly swept up high. A casual glance from her seemed to land on everyone, making them all feel as if she was looking right at them, igniting an impulse to bow down in worship.

Li Yifei hadn’t expected the representative from the foreign conglomerate to be the saintess. The conglomerate, indeed based in the United States, was known as the Angel Group, with assets of no less than fifty billion dollars. Such a large group in Huaxia could easily match a super wealthy family, if not surpass them.

This was the reason Xu Yingying regarded it with such importance. Even if the major group couldn’t focus its primary efforts on Mile City, a mere gesture from them could mean an investment of several billion dollars—a significant opportunity for development.

Before coming, Li Yifei had reviewed the dossier on Angel Group, but he didn’t expect it to be associated with the Holy War Organization, nor did he anticipate the saintess herself presiding over the event.

What Li Yifei now found somewhat alarming was that Xu Yingying was unaware of the saintess considering him to be her personal demon. Should Xu Yingying confront the saintess, could that lead to unforeseeable complications? He genuinely didn’t know.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Allow me to introduce someone to you all," Song Zhentao cleared his throat, and immediately the hall quieted down. Just like when Su Mengxin had come to Mile City, the event was organized by the city, so Song Zhentao, the Municipal Party Secretary, had taken on the role of host.

"This time, Angel Group will be investing in our Mile City. This is Miss Yanzi, the Chief Executive Officer of Angel Group. Now, let’s give Miss Yanzi a few moments to speak."

The saintess took a step forward, her gaze sweeping over the crowd once more, and when her eyes passed over Li Yifei, he smiled at her—an obviously unnatural smile. But the saintess’s gaze merely brushed against Li Yifei’s and didn’t linger or show any additional reaction.

"Friends of Mile City, I am joyful to come to this beautiful coastal city and pleased to meet everyone here," the saintess said in fluent Chinese, followed by a bow, prompting warm applause from everyone.

"Our Angel Group has been growing domestically, and for this overseas expansion, as the Chinese Chief Executive Officer, I am committed to developing in Huaxia, here in Mile City. Our initial goal is an investment of one billion dollars. I hope we can forge sincere business partnerships to progress and innovate together."

This was met with another round of enthusiastic applause.

The saintess spoke with humility, leaving no impression of arrogance from a large financial group. Her speech was also notably brief and, upon finishing, she stepped back with a gesture.

Then Song Zhentao said a few more words, and the reception officially began.

At that moment, Xu Yingying tugged at Li Yifei, saying, "Let’s go greet Miss Yanzi."

Although Li Yifei was reluctant to interact with the saintess, he had no choice but to bravely accompany Xu Yingying toward her. Su Mengxin and Ning Xin’er followed suit, and while others were eager to communicate with the saintess, they stepped aside, knowing better once Su Mengxin approached.

"Hello! You must be the renowned Miss Su Mengxin—your reputation precedes you. I’ve long heard of you but never had the chance to meet. Finally seeing you in person, you indeed live up to your title as Huaxia’s most beautiful woman, exemplifying the essence of Chinese beauty, which makes me feel quite self-conscious."

The saintess unexpectedly took the initiative to greet Su Mengxin, making it seem as though it was their first meeting.

To outsiders, there was no hint that the two women had known each other previously, clearly indicating that the saintess also wanted to keep her relationship with Li Yifei under wraps.

This eased Li Yifei’s mind, while Su Mengxin responded with a smile, "Miss Yanzi, you’ve shown me the ultimate grace of Western beauty. Compared to you, I feel there’s much I lack."

After exchanging compliments, Su Mengxin continued with a smile, "Miss Yanzi, let me introduce you. This is my cousin Mr. Li Yifei, and this is his wife, Miss Xu Yingying."

"Nice to meet you, Li Yifei!" the saintess said, extending her hand to Li Yifei for a handshake before letting go, and then she turned to Xu Yingying, "And Mrs. Li, hello."

As Li Yifei shook hands with the saintess, it appeared quite normal, but as they released, the saintess’s pinky subtly hooked Li Yifei’s palm.

Li Yifei remained calm. The saintess’s presence here was undoubtedly for him, something he was absolutely certain of. Setting aside the matter of personal demons, a large financial group like Angel Group wouldn’t normally opt to invest in a mid-sized city like Mile City.

Yet Li Yifei still didn’t understand why the saintess had brought Angel Group into play—wasn’t it an unnecessary complication? What exactly was she planning? That was something he just couldn’t figure out.

At this time, Xu Yingying looked at the saintess and said, "Miss Yanzi, why do I feel I have seen you somewhere before?"

The saintess just smiled lightly and said, "Is that so? I also feel a sense of familiarity with Mrs. Li. It seems we must have communicated in spirit. In the future, we must indeed interact more. I hope Mrs. Li won’t come to dislike me."

With a radiant smile on her face, Xu Yingying replied, "How could I dislike Miss Yanzi? I hope we might collaborate on something in the future."

"Of course, that would be no problem," the saintess said with a sweet smile.

After a brief exchange, Li Yifei and his group parted ways with the saintess. Such receptions were all about social mingling, and Li Yifei also needed to network with the influential figures of Mile City.

"Husband, be careful with the saintess in the future. Don’t get too close to her," Xu Yingying whispered to him after some time, as they had grabbed some food and sat in the resting area at the side.

"What’s wrong?" Li Yifei met Xu Yingying’s gaze.

Xu Yingying gave Li Yifei a sideways glance and said, "I feel that Saintess is very dangerous. If you hang out with her too much, I’m afraid you’ll get hurt."

Li Yifei’s heart skipped a beat and said, "Have you forgotten who your husband is? Can a woman really hurt me?"

"Hmph, I just won’t let you have any dealings with her. Xin’er, you keep an eye on him too. If he meets with this Saintess, you must follow him and not give them any chance."

Ning Xin’er quickly said, "Okay, I will definitely keep an eye on him."

Li Yifei probed, "Wife, do you remember something?"

Xu Yingying immediately said, "What do I remember... I don’t remember anything. It’s just that when I see that woman, I feel uneasy. What about it?"

"Do you really not remember her?" Li Yifei asked again.

Xu Yingying pinched Li Yifei’s leg and said, "So what you mean is... I should know her, you should know her too, is that because you have something to do with her?"

Li Yifei was initially suspicious of Xu Yingying, but her words deflated his anger instantly, and he hurriedly said, "I have nothing to do with her... but during the time you were in a coma, it was she who cured you."

Su Mengxin was startled for a moment, not expecting Li Yifei to reveal this at this time. She quickly understood that if the Saintess came here looking for Li Yifei, it would be impossible not to get in touch in the future. If the Saintess revealed this, it might easily cause a conflict between him and Xu Yingying. By speaking out now, it would appear more honest and be more likely to receive Xu Yingying’s forgiveness.

Ning Xin’er looked at Xu Yingying somewhat panicked, while Xu Yingying frowned and stared at Li Yifei for a while before slowly saying, "You said she cured me? Why did she cure me?"

"At that time, I consulted countless doctors, but none could wake you up. Luckily, she had a way, and after treating you for a while, you woke up."

"Why did she pretend not to know me just now? Does it have to do with you?"

Li Yifei shook his head and said, "She has practiced a certain martial art and chose me to be her inner demon."

"What’s this inner demon thing all about?"

"It means that she has to fall in love with me, and I have to fall in love with her, then she will dump me. For your sake, I had to agree."

"So, have you fallen in love with her?"

"No!"

"Does that mean you have to fall in love with her to fulfill your promise to her?"

"No, I just promised her I wouldn’t avoid her, but I can choose not to fall in love with her."

"That’s settled then. She saved me, and I can’t be ungrateful and forbid you from seeing her. But when you meet her, whether you bring someone along or not, she didn’t say, right?"

Li Yifei couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Right, she didn’t say. From now on, I’ll bring my wife or Xin’er with me."

Xu Yingying looked up and said, "That’s not an unreasonable request, is it?"

Li Yifei said with a beaming smile, "Not at all unreasonable. My wife is truly brilliant and valiant."

"Hmph, that woman even pretended not to know us—that’s too cunning."

Su Mengxin coughed dryly and said, "Yingying, by saying that, you’re criticizing me too. I was there at the time, and I also know her."

Xu Yingying chuckled and said, "I know you were just covering for our family’s guy here. This fellow may not be great, but he’s quite popular, and everyone is willing to help him. It’s as if I’m the bad one."

Li Yifei chuckled, "How could you be bad? You’re simply the best wife in the world."

"You dare say I’m not good? Hmph, I just let you take a big advantage—dare to say I’m not good and I’ll immediately retract this promise. Then you’ll have to just drool over Little Xin’er, the big star, without the chance to have her, starving for her."

Ning Xin’er and Su Mengxin both laughed, with Ning Xin’er’s laughter containing a hint of embarrassment. Xu Yingying saying this meant that she would no longer blame Ning Xin’er for anything that happened between her and Li Yifei in the future.