Ye Xiao said, "Now listen to me. From this moment on, stay at Uncle Ling's place and don't go anywhere, just wait there until I show up."

"Ah?" On hearing Ye Xiao's words, Ling Shuya was very puzzled and asked, "Wait until you come back? Where are you now?"

"Han City!"

Ling Shuya immediately said, "You are in Han City now, and you're telling me to wait for you to come back from there? Do you know how far it is from Han City to Minghai City? How could I possibly wait for you?"

Just then, Ling Hengyu, who was nearby, heard Ling Shuya's words and felt something was off. Very confused, he asked, "What's happened?"

Ling Shuya quickly pulled the phone away and told Ling Hengyu, "Dad, don't you think that Ye Xiao has too little regard for me, his employer? He's in Han City and he expects me to just wait here until he shows up. Isn't that nonsense?"

"Give me the phone!" Ling Hengyu said to Ling Shuya.

Although Ling Shuya was clearly reluctant, Ling Hengyu could sense that there was definitely a problem, and a serious one at that!

Ling Shuya handed the phone to Ling Hengyu, who then spoke into the phone, "Ye Xiao, what's happened?"

"Someone has sent an assassin to capture you, and as it turns out, I know this assassin. He and I are planning to trick the mastermind behind the scenes. So, for now, Shuya must stay with you!" Ye Xiao told Ling Hengyu.

Ling Hengyu was also puzzled and said, "Isn't that very dangerous?"

"Uncle Ling, I won't say much; just listen to me, and I guarantee that both you and Shuya will be safe," Ye Xiao said.

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, what else could Ling Hengyu say? He nodded and replied, "Alright, I'll keep an eye on Shuya."

"Mm!"

The call ended!

Ling Shuya looked at Ling Hengyu and asked, "Dad, what exactly is going on? Why do I have to stay here? What is he thinking?"

Ling Hengyu said, "I don't know either, but you must stay here until Ye Xiao comes back. You're not allowed to go anywhere!"

Ling Hengyu didn't give Ling Shuya the real reason, nor did he want his daughter to know things she shouldn't. After all, he thought it was not beneficial for her!

Meanwhile...

The plane from Han City to Minghai City was about to take off, in the first-class cabin!

Li Sitong was sitting at a table seat in the first-class cabin, next to her by the window was an empty seat that was still unoccupied. She really wanted to sit there, but unfortunately, when she bought the ticket, the seat had already been sold.

Thinking back to when she purchased the tickets today, Li Sitong felt quite annoyed. How could she encounter such a person at such an upscale place like the airport? To go out smelling sour is already rude to others, but this guy was not only oblivious to his discourtesy, he didn't care in the slightest. If that had been all, Li Sitong could have generously forgiven him, after all, she considered herself a well-bred young lady!

But to her dismay, this sour-smelling fellow dared to flirt with her, causing her such embarrassment in public was simply unforgivable!

Thankfully, although they both purchased tickets, Li Sitong believed that such a person could never afford to be in first class unless, of course, the plane was hijacked!

Of course, in these peaceful times, hijacking seemed like something she only saw on TV. Li Sitong was convinced that it would never happen to her. However, just as she finished this thought, in the very next second, she widened her eyes, which were as beautiful as exquisite black gems, and stared in disbelief at the person she least wanted to see entering first class. This guy entered first class and began looking for his seat.

How could he appear in first class? At that moment, Li Sitong felt like she was about to lose her mind; she couldn't understand how such a rustic guy could possibly show up in first class. How had he gotten there? Was he even there legally?

Numerous scenarios flashed through Li Sitong's mind, but none could slow down the pace of this man as he approached her.

Ye Xiao, holding his ticket, found his seat and finally, stood in front of Li Sitong!

"Beautiful lady, what a coincidence!" Ye Xiao said to Li Sitong, who was glaring fiercely at him, completely unfazed by her hostility, and, instead, spoke with a smile.

Li Sitong felt something was wrong with her thoughts and, after hesitating for a while, she pointed to the seat next to the window and asked, "That's not your seat, is it?"

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Yes, it is. Otherwise, why would I say it's a coincidence!"

Li Sitong, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, immediately felt like she had forgotten to check the almanac before leaving home. What was happening today? Was this guy a minion of King Yan? Why couldn't she shake him off?

Li Sitong didn't even know what to say at this point. She even doubted whether she had made the right decision by falling out with her family, as this was the first time she questioned a decision she had made!

"Hey, beautiful, could you let me sit down first?" Ye Xiao pointed to his seat and said, "The plane is about to take off. You don't plan on having me stand the whole time, do you? I paid for this seat!"

Li Sitong imagined that this guy might keep walking out, thereby coming into contact with her, so she made a decision.

Li Sitong immediately stood up from her seat, then walked over to the spot belonging to Ye Xiao and said, "I'll sit here; you take my seat!"

Ye Xiao, upon hearing Li Sitong's words, was momentarily stunned, but didn't think too much of it and sat down right away. This was much better than standing for three or four hours.

"Thank you!" Ye Xiao suddenly turned to Li Sitong with a look of gratitude.

Li Sitong, hearing Ye Xiao's words, immediately said with a look of disgust, "Thank me for what?"

"You warmed up the seat and then let me sit here; it still has the warmth of your butt, so thank you!" Ye Xiao said to Li Sitong with a sincere face!

However, after Ye Xiao said this, Li Sitong felt like she was on the verge of collapse again. How could someone be so shameless? But at the airport, she had experienced the sharpness of Ye Xiao's tongue. Most of the occupants in the first-class cabin were from high society, so Li Sitong didn't want to lose her composure too. She picked up the beverage she had gotten from the flight attendant earlier and drank it furiously, as if trying to wash away the fury in her heart.

Ye Xiao watched Li Sitong's expression, unable to hide the smile on his face, occasionally glancing at her.

Although Li Sitong was looking out the window, her attention was still on Ye Xiao. She could see clearly that he kept looking her way!

"Have you had enough?" When the plane was flying smoothly, Li Sitong couldn't hold back any longer and yelled at Ye Xiao!

Suddenly, everyone in the first-class cabin turned to look at Li Sitong, and of course, at Ye Xiao too!

Ye Xiao looked innocently at Li Sitong and pointed out the cabin window, saying, "I was admiring the vast sky, I really wasn't looking at you – though you are beautiful – constantly looking would be the behavior of a pervert."

Ye Xiao's justification sounded both righteous and serious, making it really hard to accuse him of being a peeping tom!

At once, almost everyone in the first-class cabin turned their gaze to Li Sitong!

Li Sitong took her seat again, regretting that she had switched seats with Ye Xiao. But now, if she switched back, wouldn't it mean she'd have to sit where that filthy guy had been? There's a chance that her own butt might end up smelling the same!

"Hmph!" Li Sitong once again huffily turned to look out the window, continuously sipping water as if the cup was Ye Xiao and she wanted to drain his blood dry.

As for Ye Xiao, he was pretending to look out the window, unabashedly watching Li Sitong. Li Sitong's beauty was definitely on par with Ling Shuya and Zhou Yuyan, perhaps even surpassing them with an added delicate elegance that highlighted her noble character.

Li Sitong kept drinking water, but she forgot that drinking too much meant she'd need to use the restroom. So about forty minutes into the flight, Li Sitong's bladder finally reacted.

The need to hold in urine was incredibly uncomfortable, the same for both men and women!

But Li Sitong didn't want to walk past Ye Xiao, as that might involve contact with him. If she didn't go, there were still two or three hours left in the flight. Holding it in for that long, who knows what could happen if she couldn't hold it any longer—this made her feel extremely troubled.

What to do? At first, Li Sitong chose to endure, but after another five minutes, she felt she couldn't take it any longer. If she kept holding it in, she might damage her bladder, so she stood up!

"Move!" Li Sitong glared at Ye Xiao and said.

Ye Xiao asked, "What's wrong?"

"I need to go to the bathroom; move!" said Li Sitong in a low voice.

"Oh, need to pee?" Ye Xiao responded immediately.

Li Sitong's face reddened with anger, she snapped, "I don't want to say it a third time!"

"Don't get so agitated; getting worked up isn't good for your urinary system," Ye Xiao said with a chuckle!

Nevertheless, Ye Xiao stood up, and Li Sitong hurried off to the restroom. She went quickly and returned just as fast. When she came back, Ye Xiao was still in his seat, but now he wasn't with open eyes; instead, he seemed to be sleeping—with his eyes closed and his legs leaving a small gap, just enough for Li Sitong to pass through.

Li Sitong thought of waking Ye Xiao, but then on second thought, why should she bother with such a smelly guy? So, she carefully tried to pass through the gap Ye Xiao had left to get to her seat. However, as she moved between his legs, two burly men suddenly walked into the entrance of the first-class cabin, and upon entering, they immediately howled twice.

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