At that moment, Yang Hangtian was truly helpless, even feeling a bit desperate. He didn't even know the name of the person right in front of him, to say something unpleasant, even if he wanted to take revenge, he wouldn't know how to go about it.

Therefore, Yang Hangtian had no choice, as his previous bravado was now completely non-existent, or rather, he dared not show the slightest bit of it anymore. He certainly didn't dare to challenge Ye Xiao's patience, for Ye Xiao was already prepared to break one of his legs. Right now, his foot was in such excruciating pain, he still didn't know what was going to happen. If Ye Xiao broke his leg and then just walked away, who could he even appeal to? Helpless, Yang Hangtian could only write down a guarantee.

The guarantee was rigorously written, obviously, Yang Hangtian had crafted such things quite often before. It stated that within one year, if Zheng Lingshan, Little Mi, Chenchen, Yang Song, and Liuu Erkui were subjected to any malicious attacks, the blame would all fall on Yang Hangtian. This was indeed a very disadvantageous guarantee for Yang Hangtian, but he truly had no other options.

"Very good, Mr. Yang, actually, I also really want to be friends with Mr. Yang," Ye Xiao put away the guarantee and handed it directly to Yang Song, saying, "You keep it. If this guarantee is lost within a year, I will take your life."

Ye Xiao's words were said with a chuckle, but to Yang Song's ears, it sounded so frightening that his heart nearly stopped beating.

What Yang Hangtian wanted to know most at that moment was the name of the person in front of him, after all, how could he seek revenge later without even knowing his name?

Just then, Ye Xiao expressed his desire to befriend Yang Hangtian, seizing the opportunity Yang Hangtian spoke to Ye Xiao, "I ... I was thinking the same, may I know your prestigious name? Let's put everything that happened in the past few days behind us and be friends from now on."

"I am called..." Ye Xiao was about to say.

However, he was interrupted by Zheng Lingshan—she looked at Ye Xiao, frowning and shaking her head, clearly not wanting Ye Xiao to reveal his name.

Zheng Lingshan was very clever. She knew that if Ye Xiao really revealed his name, it wouldn't actually benefit him. The guarantee only mentioned not to touch those five people, but it didn't include Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao looked at Zheng Lingshan, and they shared a smile. Addressing Zheng Lingshan, he said, "Shanshan really cares about me. Alright, I'll listen to you."

Ye Xiao took his shamelessness to the extreme. Zheng Lingshan was only concerned for Ye Xiao because he had helped them, so she did not want Ye Xiao to be hurt. Yet, by phrasing it this way, Ye Xiao led everyone present to mistakenly believe that he and Zheng Lingshan were in a romantic relationship.

Zheng Lingshan frowned slightly. Although she wanted to immediately expose Ye Xiao, that shameless guy, upon reflecting, she remembered that Ye Xiao had indeed helped her. Moreover, any animosity Ye Xiao and Yang Hangtian had was also because of her, so she did not refute.

By not refuting, she made those present believe even more that Zheng Lingshan had tacitly agreed.

At this moment, Yang Hangtian really wanted to know Ye Xiao's real name. Seeing Zheng Lingshan preventing Ye Xiao from saying it, he felt furiously angry inside but dared not show it, forcing a smile, he said, "I didn't mean anything else, I just want to make a friend. You won't refuse, right?"

There was no way Ye Xiao didn't understand Yang Hangtian's intent. Of course, he had no wish to befriend Yang Hangtian, but if he did not reveal his name, it would seem as if he was afraid of Yang Hangtian's revenge. So, chuckling, he said to Yang Hangtian, "Since you really want to know, then I will tell you, my name is Ye Xiao."

Ye Xiao!

Yang Hangtian immediately memorized the name Ye Xiao, vowing in his heart to seek revenge.

However, while he felt this way inside, Yang Hangtian managed a chuckle and said to Ye Xiao, "Brother Xiao, your name is indeed well-known! Brother Xiao, I'm in such pain, I need to get it checked, I'll be leaving now."

"Please do!" Ye Xiao laughed.

By then, those underlings of Yang Hangtian who Ye Xiao had hit in the knees were also able to stand up. They helped each other walk out with Yang Hangtian.

Once Yang Hangtian and his people had truly left.

Yang Song immediately turned to Zheng Lingshan with an apologetic face and said, "Shanshan, I'm really sorry, I had no other choice."

Zheng Lingshan certainly knew, but her heart was still very angry.

"Manager Yang, Shanshan won't be angry with you," Ye Xiao, smiling, looked towards Yang Song and said, "Actually, if I hadn't prepared in advance, I wouldn't have dared to let my legs be kicked."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Yang Song instantly felt grateful, after all, he didn't want others to think he was cowardly, although it was indeed the truth.

At this moment, Zheng Lingshan turned to Yang Song and said, "Manager Yang, I have caused inconvenience to everyone, so, I want to resign."

"What?" Hearing Zheng Lingshan's words, Yang Song was immediately surprised and quickly said, "Shanshan, I didn't mean to blame you at all, or are you angry with me?"

"No, I have already decided. I'm going to change out of my work clothes!" Saying this, Zheng Lingshan went directly to the staff changing room.

Yang Song stood frozen in place; he hadn't expected Zheng Lingshan to just quit like that.

However, Ye Xiao had already anticipated this result. After all, if she continued to stay, the work environment would not be pleasant, as both Yang Song and Liuu Erkui being beaten was related to Zheng Lingshan.

Ye Xiao, smiling, looked at Yang Song and said, "Manager Yang, this money is for you!"

Seeing Ye Xiao handing over a thousand yuan to him, Yang Song hurriedly declined, "Brother Xiao, although I was beaten up, I really can't accept this money."

"I didn't say it was for you, it's for Liuu Erkui. He's not a local and is alone in the hospital. Give this money to him and tell him it's compensation from Yang Hangtian." Ye Xiao, smiling, said, "We are fellow townspeople, just consider it helping him out."

Upon hearing that the money was for Liuu Erkui, Yang Song's face showed a trace of embarrassment, but he nodded and said to Ye Xiao, "Yes, Brother Xiao, I'll make sure to deliver the money to him as soon as possible."

"You are called Ye Xiao?" At this time, Little Mi looked at Ye Xiao and asked.

Ye Xiao looked at Little Mi and replied with a smile, "Yes."

"Shanshan says you are not her boyfriend!" Little Mi said.

Ye Xiao replied, "Women always say one thing and mean another, and you're a woman, so you should know that."

"I…" Little Mi wanted to say more.

But Ye Xiao interjected, "Shanshan has always been protecting you, you should thank her, if not..."

"Got it, got it!" Little Mi dared not let Ye Xiao continue, after all, Yang Song was unaware of this matter.

After a short while, Zheng Lingshan came out wearing a light orange jacket. It was almost winter; the weather had turned quite cold, and many people on the streets were dressed warmly.

After all, the current temperature only reached a high of fifteen or sixteen degrees Celsius.

The light orange jacket fit Zheng Lingshan perfectly, neither too tight nor too loose. Everyone always says that padding makes women look bulky and fails to show off their impressive figures, yet at that moment, Zheng Lingshan was an exception. Although her clothes had some padding, her tall figure was still prominently displayed.

So beautiful!

These were the only two words in Ye Xiao's mind.

"Shanshan, I need to settle your wages. It's only been a few days, but your salary still needs to be paid as usual," Yang Song said earnestly.

Zheng Lingshan looked at Yang Song's swollen face, shook her head, and said, "I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble. Well, I'm leaving."

Zheng Lingshan then immediately left the 4s shop.

Ye Xiao smiled and followed closely behind her!

"Shanshan, where are you going?" Ye Xiao quickly caught up with Zheng Lingshan.

Zheng Lingshan glanced at Ye Xiao and said, "Thank you!"

"Heh, thank me for what?" Ye Xiao asked.

Zheng Lingshan said, "Yang Hangtian is no ordinary person, his family background is something we can't compare with."

"It doesn't matter, at least he won't dare bother you for a year," Ye Xiao chuckled.

Zheng Lingshan frowned and looked at Ye Xiao, "Don't you ever think about yourself? Why does Yang Hangtian specifically want your name? Don't you know?"

"Of course I know, he wants it to plot his revenge better. After all, if one doesn't even know who their enemy is, how can they seek revenge? Yang Hangtian really isn't a fool," Ye Xiao said admiringly.

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Zheng Lingshan immediately replied, "Since you know, why do you still tell him your name? I believe his revenge will be very severe."

"Heh, it's because I wanted you to care about me," Ye Xiao grinned and said, "Now aren't you really concerned about me? Having your concern is worth facing an army of thousands, what can it do to me?"

"You…" Zheng Lingshan looked disdainful and then said, "Illogic!"

"Heh heh, okay, it's past eleven now, you must be heading home, right? How did you come to work, did you bike or…?" Ye Xiao asked.

"Bus!"

"This time, don't take the bus," Ye Xiao smiled and said to Zheng Lingshan, "I'll drive you."

"No need," Zheng Lingshan replied.

Ye Xiao smiled and said, "It seems you're really afraid of worldly judgments. Are you afraid of being misunderstood?"

"Hmph, not at all, for the upright need not fear the crooked shadows!" Zheng Lingshan said in all seriousness.

Ye Xiao immediately laughed and said, "Then since that's the case, what's wrong with me driving you home? If I wanted to do anything to you, you'd at least have to agree."

Though Ye Xiao's comment was blush-inducing, it was indeed true, in matters between men and women, there are two outcomes!

If both agree, it's called a happy life!

If one disagrees, it becomes a crime.

Zheng Lingshan thought about it; she had nothing to fear. What could Ye Xiao possibly do to her? Besides, why should she fear those societal judgments?

Therefore, Zheng Lingshan finally agreed to let Ye Xiao drive her home!

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