Chapter 79: Reminiscing Old Times

Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Reminiscing Old TimesLi Yifei drove the car while Xu Yingying explained the local customs and culture to Su Mengxin in the back. Su Mengxin listened intently, her face always adorned with a smile, as if she was very interested. But Li Yifei couldn’t shake the feeling that what truly interested Su Mengxin wasn’t what Xu Yingying was talking about but rather an interest in him.

Especially when he caught glimpses of Su Mengxin looking at him through the rearview mirror, it made him feel uneasy. What exactly did this woman want to do?

Hualong Temple was situated on a small hill over five hundred meters high. The car could only make it halfway up the mountain, and from there, they had to walk the rest. Li Yifei parked the car, and Xu Yingying and Su Mengxin got out.

Li Yifei followed suit, getting out as well. He didn’t want to, but as a member of the Flying Hawk Squad, his sense of security was very strong. With a person like Su Mengxin showing up here, it was likely that some people might target her, and problems could arise.

Moreover, Su Mengxin didn’t bring any bodyguards, obviously because she knew he was following her, which meant she had recognized him yesterday already.

Li Yifei took a hiking bag from the back, filled with some water, then followed behind Xu Yingying and Su Mengxin, making their way up the steps towards the top of the mountain.

The weather was great today, with a feeling of spring in the air, and it was no longer so cold outside. Xu Yingying and Su Mengxin were both dressed in casual clothes with sneakers.

"Can I have a bottle of water?" After ascending over a hundred steps, Su Mengxin turned and asked Li Yifei.

Li Yifei immediately took out a bottle of water from the bag and handed it over.

Su Mengxin took it, thanked him, unscrewed the cap, took a sip, then continued walking forward, holding the water.

Xu Yingying, considerate as ever, said to Su Mengxin, "Miss Su, let him carry the water. It’s still quite a climb ahead."

Su Mengxin glanced at Li Yifei and said, "No need, I can carry it myself. He’s got enough on his plate already."

Xu Yingying quickly said, "It’s okay, really. He’s strong, carrying this is nothing for him."

Su Mengxin smiled slightly, saying, "I still don’t know who this gentleman is. Miss Xu, you haven’t introduced us."

Xu Yingying said, "He’s a driver from my company."

"Oh? Your driver, but I think I saw him at the cocktail party yesterday, didn’t I?"

Xu Yingying said, somewhat embarrassed, "Sorry about that. Yesterday, a man wouldn’t leave me alone, and I couldn’t shake him off. I had to pull him in as my shield."

The corners of Su Mengxin’s mouth turned up slightly as she asked, "So, Miss Xu, you haven’t got a boyfriend till now?"

"Yeah, not yet. Miss Su, it seems you don’t have one either. I’ve never seen any reports about your boyfriend."

"I don’t have one either."

Talking about personal matters with Su Mengxin was something Xu Yingying had prepared in advance, as it was the best way to close the distance between them.

With such conversation, the climb seemed much easier, and after more than half an hour, the three of them reached the top of the mountain and arrived at the entrance of Hualong Temple.

Hualong Temple really was quite large and well-preserved, with bustling incense offerings. Even though there wasn’t a temple fair today, there were still quite a few people here, each of them bringing a sincere heart. It seemed that even the sight of beauties like Xu Yingying and Su Mengxin didn’t draw much attention as if having impure thoughts in front of the Buddha would prevent blessings.

Xu Yingying explained the history and background of Hualong Temple to Su Mengxin, speaking authoritatively as if she were a native of Mile City.

This made Li Yifei couldn’t help but admire Xu Yingying. She truly was capable.

"Ouch!" After touring the temple for a while, Su Mengxin suddenly gasped and then held onto Xu Yingying, saying with a pained expression, "I twisted my ankle."

"How is it?" Xu Yingying was startled. Luo Mengxin’s status was very sensitive, and if she got injured under her escort, she would definitely bear a lot of responsibility.

"It shouldn’t be too serious, I’ll just rest for a bit," Su Mengxin said with a smile, though it was somewhat forced.

Xu Yingying quickly helped Su Mengxin to a nearby stone table to sit down and then asked anxiously, "Miss Su, how do you feel now?"

"It’s not a big deal, I often twist my ankle like this. Just need to apply some medicated oil to relieve the pain, but I didn’t bring any today," Su Mengxin replied.

Xu Yingying promptly said, "They should have some in the temple. Li Yifei, go and find some quickly."

Miss Su Mengxin quickly said, "Miss Xu, could you please go instead? I still need a bodyguard by my side to feel at ease."

Xu Yingying was startled by Su Mengxin’s words and hurriedly nodded, "Yes, it should be me who goes. Li Yifei, take good care of Miss Su, and make sure nothing goes wrong."

"It’s fine, you go ahead," Li Yifei nodded, knowing that Su Mengxin must have something to say to him.

Sure enough, after Xu Yingying ran off, Su Mengxin squinted her eyes at Li Yifei and said, "Hawk Number Two, do you still remember me?"

Li Yifei grinned and said, "I really didn’t expect to see Miss Su here. Thank you for not revealing my former identity."

Su Mengxin smiled slightly and said, "I know your past identity needed to be kept secret, so of course I wouldn’t speak of it. But why have you returned to civilian life? And even as a junior employee? This is what I’m curious about."

Li Yifei took a seat opposite Su Mengxin and said, "It’s nothing much, just feeling a bit tired and wanting to rest. As for being a junior employee, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. I live quite comfortably these days."

Su Mengxin stared at Li Yifei and said slowly, "With your abilities, it’s such a waste to just be a junior employee."

"It’s not a waste. I was with the Flying Hawk Squad for five years, and I didn’t let down the country that trained me, not even once."

"Oh," Su Mengxin looked at Li Yifei and gently shook her head.

Li Yifei didn’t want to dwell on this topic, but changed the subject, "What brings you to Mile City? This small city really isn’t big enough for someone of your stature."

To others, Su Mengxin was someone with a very strong background; the Su Family was one of the most powerful families in Huaxia. Besides, her own abilities were exceptional, especially in the business arena, where she stood out from the crowd.

The last time Su Mengxin was on a mission, there was an accident, allowing the enemy to discover her, leading to a relentless pursuit. If not for Li Yifei, she would have met her end in a foreign land.

Su Mengxin smiled slightly and said, "You’re tired, I’m tired too. After the incident last time, my identity was exposed, and I’m no longer suited for that work. So now, I’m just doing my own thing."

"Then congratulations to you. I’ve always thought you weren’t fit for such work. Plus, you have a good grandfather, so why bother with those things?"

"Maybe it’s because I like facing various challenges," Su Mengxin smiled faintly.

At that moment, Xu Yingying came running back, holding a bottle of pain relief spray. Li Yifei and Su Mengxin concluded their reminiscing.

In fact, Su Mengxin had no real issues; she just wanted to get rid of Xu Yingying for the moment. Pretending to spray a bit and moving her foot around, she declared herself fine, which relieved Xu Yingying.

The trio took a stroll around the temple, and Xu Yingying took Su Mengxin around several spots in Mile City. There wasn’t anything particularly special about Mile City, so it was quite an effort for Xu Yingying to pick out a few places.

After dropping Su Mengxin off at the hotel, the three Zhongnanhai Bodyguards finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then Li Yifei said goodbye to Xu Yingying and left.

Back in the hotel, Su Mengxin looked at some recent information that only had Li Yifei’s current address and the situation of the neighbors around him. Seeing this, a smile appeared on her lips. She then said to her female bodyguard, "I’m going to stay in Mile City for a while. I’ve already chosen a house. You guys can pick out nearby houses to settle down."

Li Yifei and Xu Yingying were on their way back to the company in the car. Xu Yingying, sitting in the passenger seat, turned to look at Li Yifei and said with some concern, "Do you think I entertained her well today?"

"Very well," Li Yifei replied with a smile.

"But... I always feel like she wasn’t very satisfied, like she was somewhat distracted at the last place we visited."

"Our Mile City is just that small. If she didn’t like it, there’s nothing we can do about it. You’ve done your part by showing her the local customs and culture," Li Yifei said.

Xu Yingying nodded and said, "You do have a point. Maybe I care too much about what she thinks, which is why I’m always afraid I might have overlooked something."

Upon returning to the company, Li Yifei had nothing to do for the rest of the afternoon. Xu Yingying didn’t ask him to drive her home that evening, so Li Yifei went straight back to his own place. After spending over ten days away from home, he was finally going to sleep well in his own bed.

A few days ago, Meng Xiaofei called him, saying she wanted to eat the food he cooked, but he was at the warehouse, so she missed out. Today, Li Yifei was indeed considering whether to have dinner with the flight attendant, but when he called Meng Xiaofei, her phone was off, likely because she was working. So, Li Yifei let the idea go.

After a simple meal at home, Li Yifei went to the bar in the evening. He didn’t come looking to pick someone up tonight but just wanted to have a drink and relax. Yet, he saw Lin Qiong, the policewoman, there. She wasn’t in uniform, and she was sitting in a booth with a man in his forties.

Observing the two, Li Yifei knew they were on a mission, their target being a man sitting in a booth in the corner.