Actually, Li Yan just wanted to help her fulfill this dream. Even with the willingness, the reality posed many problems; accomplishing everything is difficult. Achieving five or six tenths would already be very good—eight tenths is quite hard to reach!

Li Jie originally thought about this point, but she always felt Li Yan was a lustful person. So when he mentioned the "kiss" condition, she lost her rag a little, thinking he was trying to take advantage of her. Instantly she sneered, "Then be prepared to lose a lot of money!"

Li Yan blinked his eyes, "Of course, I'll prepare to lose. But shouldn't you also prepare for the kiss? Don't purposely eat garlic then! Just to be clear, that won't count."

Li Jie snorted angrily and ignored him.

"By the way, last time I went to Beihai Country, I bought you a gift, but I've been busy and didn't find time to give it to you. I'll give it to you when I return someday."

"Like I care!" Although Li Jie said that, she was a little surprised inside, not expecting he still remembered her.

"Not something precious, just some cheap trinkets. But a light gift carries heavy affection. Regardless of whether or not you care, I think you should care."

"..."

Looking at Li Yan standing in front of her, Li Jie's feelings were complicated. Although she always thought of him as a mysterious person, she couldn't deny that they had a connection. In less than six months, they had encountered each other many times. Besides, he had saved her and even carried her...

Although she had been irritated and teased by him more often, when he nonchalantly mentioned bringing her a gift, her heart softened, and it was hard to get angry.

"Li Yan..."

"Hmm?"

Li Jie softly said, "You should move to another place to stay! I heard... this Intercontinental Hotel isn't good. If you are willing to move, I can go with you!"

Her words surprised and shocked Li Yan. Li Jie thought he didn't know, but he was aware of her intentions—she didn't want him approaching danger and risk getting hurt accidentally. What he didn't expect was that she was willing to offer to stay with him at the hotel to persuade him to make the decision!

This girl… has quite a bit of loyalty!

Li Yan sighed inwardly. Why must you be so loyal? You should despise me and leave; that's how everyone could go their separate ways without any worry. Your loyalty obliges me to consider your well-being!

"Haha! Why isn't it good? Is it haunted?"

Li Jie shook her head, saying indifferently, "I heard the ladies in that hotel are too seductive. If you stay there, you definitely will make mistakes and might become too engrossed. I'm worrying for your girlfriend!"

This excuse... Could it be any worse?

Li Yan, both amused and speechless, deliberately said, "But… if I'm with you, I would have to worry about my girlfriend again, especially with your current long-haired appearance."

"Humph! I'm merely sharing a room, not having any other interaction. I'd even supervise you for Yu Xiaodi!"

"But your earlier words tantalized my curiosity; I really want to see what's so seductive. Of course, I won't do anything, merely critique them!"

"..."

Seeing him joking around, still acting without any seriousness, Li Jie could only smile bitterly. She recalled when she first met this man while secretly protecting Yu Xiaodi at the cinema. At that time, he taught Zhang Antai and others a lesson and let Yu Xiaodi learn to kick people. (Chapter 59)

The first formal meeting was when Yu Xiaodi was locked inside the truck and sent to the repair shop. At that time, she quickly hid atop the truck, using a big garbage bag as cover, awaiting their unlocking to rescue Xiaodi with a surprise attack. His entrance was when the kidnapper Zhang Bin drew a gun, and he came in wearing a helmet, talking about Ultraman and Iron Man—that moment gave her the feeling he was unserious. (Chapter 83)

"Let me be frank, my father is involved in protecting someone who is staying at the Intercontinental Hotel this time, and he said it's a dangerous mission. I don't want you taking such a risk by staying there!"

Looking at her earnest eyes, Li Yan inwardly expressed gratitude and an apology. She could tell him the truth, yet he couldn't reveal the real situation to her. He merely smiled and lowered his voice, "You aren't oblivious to my skills; even if faced with real danger, I would still be unharmed. Besides, the hotel has hundreds of guests; it wouldn't affect me anyway unless my fortune really isn't good. But..."

"But what?" Seeing his refusal, Li Jie frowned.

"But your kind gesture moved me deeply. If you need help, you can reach me!" Li Yan shared his room number with her. "Also, I think you should advise your father to leave. After all, being fifty years old, continuing to fight on the dangerous frontline is a bit too much for his age."

Li Jie sighed lightly, "I think so too; actually, he's assisting this time. We have a top bodyguard taking charge, while my father recognized the severity and proactively came to assist him. I'm here to assist my father… Hopefully, everything will be okay!"

"Spending one person's money for three people's protection, tsk-tsk… Your Jie Rui's service is really excellent..."

Luckily, at this moment, Li Jie wasn't eating, or she would have spat all over him.

With almond-shaped eyes glaring, Li Jie was truly powerless against him, only able to silently hypnotize herself: there's no ivory from a dog's mouth, this guy is just this kind of person; no ivory from a dog's mouth...

Li Yan didn't know if Julian's people had informed the bodyguards about the actual situation. The news of one hundred agents coming for assassination, if spoken out loud, might scare the bodyguards away, or perhaps they weren't told the details. He intended to remind Li Jie, yet couldn't directly convey it.

After some thought, he already found a way to hint at it; he just wasn't sure if Li Jie could understand.

"Speaking of... even with three layers of protection, when faced with large numbers, it still might be dangerous. You all should prepare a second plan, making sure not to really sacrifice your lives."

Seeing her expression, Li Yan knew what he just said was in vain, as she didn't grasp the true meaning.

"Forget it, pretend I didn't say anything."

"Have the nerve to say that! Finished eating? If so, go find your lady; stop being an eyesore here!" Li Jie said coldly.

They had already spent a long time on this meal, eating little while mostly chatting. He figured Li Jie was rushing him because Julian and his people had finished and were leaving, and she didn't want Li Yan following them, risking danger.

Leave?

No, they couldn't leave!

Li Yan realized the situation had changed; streaks of murderous aura surged continuously!

Originally sitting at the table behind, like Li Jie's choice to face Julian's direction, allowed for observation from a distance in case he needed to monitor them. But now, after coming over and sitting with his back to them, he confirmed his speculation—while he couldn't see Julian's target, he could keep an eye on many people in the restaurant watching that table!

When they arrived, it wasn't peak dining time; there were three to four tenths of patrons. Now, after the meal, most had finished and left, while others continued arriving. The total number had halved, making the place look more spacious.

With fewer people, and spread out in different directions, Li Yan's angle allowed him limited surveillance. Yet, from his spot, he could capture the many gazes directed toward his back.

Observing all the way, it was clear there were no foreigners present at the scene, nor anyone among the hundred agents. However, he did notice a few suspicious individuals.

While dining, talking to Li Jie, and chatting, all suspicious people's various actions were furtively analyzed by Li Yan. Due to the distance, he could only see eyes, expressions, actions, but not specifically hear conversations. Yet some looks held a discernible, strong suggestion!

For example, at this moment, the few sitting near the stairway entrance were worth doubting. Li Yan saw they just made a call and paid their bill, their focus on Julian's side more intense than while dining. Now, alternating, they watched the stairway entrance's direction more.

Simultaneously, he sensed faint murderous intent from the stairway entrance.

It's certain the suspicious individuals at other tables were misinterpreted; the real insiders were those at that table—they arrived later like he did, following Julian's group with specific instructions to follow and report constantly. Now... Julian's group also finished dining, and perhaps certain people judged it was time to act!

Li Yan suddenly became serious, looking at the direction of the stairway entrance. Having been fooled once before, Li Jie didn't trust him, assuming he was flirting with some pretty waitress.

"Be careful! There might be danger!" Li Yan whispered a warning.

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