Peng Duandao has already met his end, hanging right off the back of the truck.

As he left, Li Yan sighed inwardly. It turns out that even assassins need further training. You can't just self-study homicide; learning psychology, emotional guidance, and control can be really helpful.

When Li Yan returned to the Prince Hotel, he hadn't even gotten close when he saw Yue Yao's sports car. As he got closer, he noticed only the two of them were there. Zhang Yurong's car wasn't parked nearby, nor were the two of them around.

Li Yan got out, and both Yue Yao and Wen Qianyi also stepped out.

"They've left?"

"Hehe, disappointed that two beauties left? Aren't you afraid Yue Yao will get jealous?" Wen Qianyi teased with a smile.

"No way!" Li Yan patted the little sports car. "Here you go, assess it!"

Wen Qianyi suddenly blushed, feeling her cheeks burning all the way to her ears.

"Hmph, I can't be bothered to check. If I find something broken one day, I'll just blame you to fix it." After saying this, she got serious. "Did you catch that person just now? It's too risky!"

Yue Yao looked worried too, "Li Yan, in my heart, you're the best. They have guns, and we were all very worried about you!"

Li Yan chuckled, "Didn't I come back without a scratch? No, the guy got away quickly. Never mind that, let's leave here first! The cops are coming over there?"

"Alright. Would you and Teacher Wen like to come to my house to hang out?" Yue Yao excitedly asked. Although Li Yan had already spent half the day at her house and had been with her all this time, which was more than usual, a girl fresh in love could never have too much time, right?

"I have work tomorrow..."

Li Yan and Wen Qianyi said simultaneously, then Li Yan gestured for her to speak first.

"Yue Yao, it's rare that you still call me teacher after all these years. Haha, I'll visit your house when I have time! After what happened tonight, to be honest, I'm not in the mood to go anywhere."

Faced with Wen Qianyi's warm smile and sincere words, Yue Yao quickly said, "It's okay. Today's events really had a big impact on everyone. So... since Li Yan also has work tomorrow, let him take you back."

Wen Qianyi quickly said, "It's okay, I can go back alone. You have a more special status, and your home is farther away, so let him take you back!"

"I'm fine. My mom already knows and has arranged for someone to pick me up. It's not like the situation was targeting only me tonight. I wouldn't feel at ease if you go back alone..." At this point, Yue Yao slightly embarrassed, smiled. As the younger one, it was clearly inappropriate for her to say that. "How about you help me take Li Yan back! He fell into the water, got wet all over, and his wallet and phone got soaked."

Watching them both politely insist, back and forth, Li Yan found it a bit strange.

"This..."

"It's settled then. I noted down your number, keep in touch by phone." Yue Yao said and then pulled Li Yan aside, whispering, "Let me have a few more words with him."

Li Yan, pulled aside to the roadside, looked puzzled. "What's this little girl up to now?"

"Hehe... Still trying to deceive me! Is that so-called wife of yours really her?" Yue Yao asked in a lowered voice.

Li Yan was stunned, "Of course... not! How could you think that? My wife is definitely not Wen Qianyi."

Hearing him deny it softly, Yue Yao shook her head and said, "There's no need to deny it, swearing won't help. Claiming it's a wife is just an excuse to me. I've already discussed it with her; actually, you like her but didn't dare to pursue her. It's only a secret crush..."

"..." Li Yan was speechless. Secret crush on Wen Qianyi? Afraid to pursue? How could it be!

"Relax! Although I'm jealous, but I'm quite generous, you see, I just gave you a chance! Teacher Wen has those qualities, that charisma. To be my rival, she must be like her or like Zhang Yurong and Yue Yao. With your taste, anything less would definitely be a trick on me."

Li Yan tapped her head, "I have to say, Yue Yao, your imagination is a bit rich. Go home, sleep well, and when you go to school tomorrow, put that imagination to work in your studies!"

Yue Yao touched her head, muttering, "Hit a nerve, didn't I?" Then said, "I've already told her. I'll compete fairly with her, and before you deeply love me, you can pursue her."

Li Yan frowned.

Seeing him seemingly displeased, Yue Yao stuck out her tongue and muttered, "I did this for you, giving you another chance, and you don't even thank me? I'm leaving, you take care!"

...

"Shall we get in the car? Even if I don't want you to drive me, I should at least drive you back!" Wen Qianyi was already in the car.

Li Yan got in from the other side, and with a helpless smile, asked, "What did you and Yue Yao talk about? Why would she think..."

Upon hearing this, Wen Qianyi giggled, "She's so cute. She said you like me, or might even secretly love me, and in front of her, claimed I'm your girlfriend... Haha, a girl in her first love always thinks her lover is the most charming, as if any woman would like him."

Not knowing what they talked about, Li Yan decided it was better not to say much, fearing to say something wrong. Explaining would be difficult, so he just lit a cigarette. "Ridiculous!"

"Heh... Are you actually secretly in love with me? If you like me, just say so. Many people like me. I won't make your work difficult or distance myself from you because of it, I'm very professional." Wen Qianyi looked at him with a playful smile and a teasing tone.

Li Yan rolled his eyes at her, "I'm just a small, idle office worker, and you are a business elite who shines everywhere. You drive a brand-name sports car, while I drive a local small Q. Given the comparison, do you think I'd like you?"

"Haha... Maybe precisely because of that, it made you feel inferior and hence a secret crush!" Wen Qianyi looked at him with mock amusement, then encouraged, "You are actually quite charming, being able to make a beautiful, young, and rich girl like Yue Yao infatuated with you, it's already impressive. Li Yan, you are a wolf in sheep's clothing! The night is long, interested in telling the story of how you charm young girls?"

"..."

"Qianyi, your car isn't suitable for a rendezvous. If you're interested, why not find a place to have a few drinks and chat slowly?"

"Get lost!" Wen Qianyi playfully scolded, starting the car and leaving.

"Where do you live? I'll drop you off first!"

"No need. Take me to your place instead!"

"Hey—, why go to my place? What are you planning? It's not convenient for a single lady like me."

"Not convenient now? How about next week then."

Wen Qianyi playfully pretended to hit him.

"Actually, you misunderstood. I remember having some money left with you; I just wanted to get some to catch a ride home."

"Who would believe that? Aren't there ATMs along the road? Okay, let's drop this. Something came to mind." Wen Qianyi turned serious, "During the mess with the terrorists, where were you? Why didn't any of us four see you? And then you suddenly showed up?"

"I already mentioned, in the restroom! I waited until outside was calm before coming out. You didn't think I was out on a date, did you?" Li Yan gave her a sideways glance.

"Hmm! Your skills seem quite exceptional? Not only reactive but also easily lifting two people..." Wen Qianyi's cheeks got warm again, recalling how he 'carried' her, the strong grip and the sense of being held tight vividly coming to mind.

Her words led Li Yan to immediately recall that moment, and he felt a tinge of regret.

"Hmm... I suspect you might be that mysterious hero who suddenly appeared, took down the terrorists, then vanished!"

Li Yan laughed, "You think I'm mysterious, like a hero?"

"Not exactly! But you were the only one not present! I remember they seemed to have searched the restroom!" Wen Qianyi suddenly stopped at the roadside, turning to stare at him.

"Uh... I mentioned that. Alright, I'll confess, when they searched, I hid in the women's restroom." Li Yan casually fabricated, knowing Wen Qianyi merely had suspicions, and it was now just a momentary amused guess of hers which she'd soon forget.

"Then how do you explain this?"

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