"Whatever, regardless if your explanation makes sense or not, I'll pretend to believe you for now. I'm a bit hungry; you're going to treat me to a meal." Jiang Miaoke had a look of forgiving Ye Xiao no matter what.

Ye Xiao was speechless for a moment, thinking that he hadn't done anything that required Jiang Miaoke's forgiveness. However, treating someone to a meal wasn't a big deal for Ye Xiao.

"No problem, where do you want to eat?" Ye Xiao said.

Jiang Miaoke started her Porsche, thought for a moment, and said: "Youle Residence, just at our school's entrance."

"Whatever you like, as long as you enjoy it." Ye Xiao said.

The Porsche quickly left the vicinity of the Flying Dragon Nightclub and sped towards Wenchang District, because Bird University was located in Wenchang District.

"Why don't you ask me why I have a gun?" Jiang Miaoke looked at Ye Xiao, puzzled.

Ye Xiao smiled slightly and said to Jiang Miaoke: "As the eldest daughter of a prominent family, having a gun is naturally for your own safety, so there's no need to ask."

"Seems like you really trust me." Jiang Miaoke said.

"Of course, I'm your man." Ye Xiao said matter-of-factly.

Jiang Miaoke glanced at Ye Xiao when she heard this and said with a grin: "But don't forget, that's just pretend."

Ye Xiao smiled slightly and didn't say anything.

Just at that moment, Ye Xiao's phone suddenly rang. He took out his phone, but when he saw the number on the screen, he frowned slightly.

Jiang Miaoke noticed Ye Xiao hesitating to answer the phone and looked at him curiously, saying: "Why aren't you answering the phone? Is it some beauty calling you? Embarrassed to take it in front of me? It's fine, I'm very open-minded."

Ye Xiao glanced at Jiang Miaoke and said: "This time it's really not."

Then Ye Xiao directly answered the phone.

"Brother Six, what made you think of calling me all of a sudden?" Ye Xiao said with a smile upon answering the call.

The caller was none other than Wu Shengchang, known by the nickname Sixth Master Wu.

Wu Shengchang burst into laughter when he heard Ye Xiao's words and said: "Brother Ye, you handle things so sharply. In Jinling District, no one dares to provoke Tulong Company, but you dealt with it effortlessly as if it was child's play."

"What are you talking about, Brother Six? I don't understand a thing." Ye Xiao had suspected that Wu Shengchang knew about the Tulong Company matter when he saw Wu Shengchang's call.

Wu Shengchang, being so shrewd, clearly had a plan since he couldn't directly deal with Tulong Company. It's very likely he placed some undercover agents inside. With these words from Wu Shengchang, it confirmed Ye Xiao's suspicions.

Wu Shengchang laughed: "Brother Ye, I've planted informants inside the Tulong Company, coincidentally under Zhang Yunhu's subordinates. So, not only did they survive, but they can also report Tulong Company's movements clearly to me."

"Brother Six, you're truly an old hand in the game." Since Wu Shengchang laid it all out, Ye Xiao couldn't keep pretending to be clueless and laughed as he said to Wu Shengchang: "I wouldn't say I handled it - just helped Zhang Yunhu out a bit."

"That move Zhang Yunhu made was truly impressive. Not only does he firmly hold the position of boss at Tulong Company, but Azure Dragon Company won't be overly suspicious either." Wu Shengchang chuckled: "I suppose that scheme was your masterpiece, Brother Ye."

"Brother Six, you're overestimating me." Ye Xiao said with a chuckle.

Wu Shengchang said: "Brother Ye, you're too humble. I dare say the current Tulong Company counts as yours too, so naturally, I'll take good care of Tulong Company. Although I know the inside story of Cao Jinlong and Leopard Head's deaths, we're brothers, so naturally, I won't tell anyone. You can rest assured about that, Brother Ye."

Rest assured?

Ye Xiao couldn't help but sneer to himself. Was this guy trying to make him feel assured? It was clearly a threat.

"Brother Six has a point." Ye Xiao said with a polite smile.

Wu Shengchang said: "If you're free, let's have a meal together."

Ye Xiao laughed: "Today won't do, I have a beautiful lady with me waiting for me to treat her to a meal. Brother Six, I'll treat you another day."

"Haha, so that's how it is. I just heard you went to Flying Dragon Nightclub with a particularly beautiful woman. It seems you're quite lucky with the ladies, huh?" Wu Shengchang laughed heartily.

Ye Xiao said, "Brother Six, you're joking. Being young, it's healthy to date more."

"Haha, you all have fun. Young people should indeed enjoy more," Wu Shengchang said with a hearty laugh.

Afterward, Ye Xiao exchanged a few pleasantries with Wu Shengchang and then hung up the call.

Once the call ended, Ye Xiao's face seemed a bit off.

Clearly, Jiang Miaoke noticed it too and immediately asked, "Are you okay?"

Ye Xiao shook his head and said, "I'm fine."

Ye Xiao didn't say much more. After all, when it came to the underground company's affairs, he really didn't want Jiang Miaoke to get too involved.

Ye Xiao didn't want to elaborate, and Jiang Miaoke didn't press him. So, with idle chatter here and there, they headed to Wenchang District.

Around six-thirty, it was already completely dark. Although the winter solstice had passed, winter days were always short. If it were summer, the sun would still be shining brightly now.

Bird University's Bird City campus is the second-largest university in Bird City and Chu City, surpassing even Chu City University, which is also in Bird City since Bird City is the capital of Chu City. However, while only the second in Chu City, it is a renowned university both within and outside the province. If Bird University is one of the most famous universities in Bird City, then Youle Residence is undoubtedly the best and most popular restaurant near Bird University. There is no comparison because no restaurant around Bird University can compete with Youle Residence.

Youle Residence's decor isn't particularly dazzling, but exudes a scholarly atmosphere. However, the small parking lot outside the restaurant is filled with luxurious cars like Porsches, BMWs, and Ferraris.

This clearly shows that many students at Bird University come from very wealthy families.

At that moment, a Porsche parked in the corner of the lot, Ye Xiao and Jiang Miaoke got out of the car, and walked directly towards Youle Residence.

"The spicy crab here is truly delicious. Once you try it, you'll definitely want to try it again," Jiang Miaoke said to Ye Xiao as they walked.

"Is it really spicy?" Ye Xiao asked, "If spicy crab isn't spicy enough, it's not quite tasty."

"Of course, it's spicy enough! I'm very picky about spiciness," Jiang Miaoke said proudly.

Ye Xiao said, "Being able to handle spicy food means you're in charge. Seems like no one dares to marry you."

"Hmph, I'm not planning to get married!" Jiang Miaoke immediately wrinkled her nose upon hearing Ye Xiao's words.

Ye Xiao chuckled softly, not arguing further. Together, they walked to Youle Residence's entrance. However, just as Ye Xiao and Jiang Miaoke were about to walk inside, they heard a voice calling from a distance.

"Coco!"

Hearing someone calling her, Jiang Miaoke turned her head. But when she saw who was calling her, her expression changed slightly.

Ye Xiao noticed Jiang Miaoke's change of expression and out of curiosity, looked at the person speaking.

Ye Xiao saw two men, or rather, two university students. They were both about six feet tall, with firm features and looked quite decent, the type that fangirls usually admire.

"Coco, where were you this afternoon? Our department was playing basketball against the Federation Language Department. You have no idea how disappointed we were that you didn't come watch," said the leading young man with a graceful smile directed at Jiang Miaoke. Strangely, this person didn't spare even a glance at Ye Xiao, plainly ignoring him.

Jiang Miaoke turned to this soft-spoken young man, but her face displayed a look of disgust despite his attention.

"Kang Xiaokai, why should I watch you play basketball? Besides, what's there to watch? I've already clearly told you, I have no feelings for you. So, please stop with the 'Coco this, Coco that'; it'll cause misunderstandings. I'm a pure girl without a boyfriend yet, how could I let you ruin my reputation?" Jiang Miaoke didn't hold back any words as she spoke harshly to Kang Xiaokai in front of her.

Listening to Jiang Miaoke's words, Kang Xiaokai looked a bit embarrassed but still smiled and said, "Coco, don't be mad. Maybe you were busy this afternoon, that's okay. You know my thoughts. You know my kindness towards you, and I believe I'll win your heart."

At this time, Ye Xiao was also observing Kang Xiaokai, listening to him clearly. Although he often reminded himself and others that to pursue a woman one must be shameless, he couldn't help but admire someone like Kang Xiaokai who took shamelessness to the extreme. Unfortunately, dealing with each type of person requires a different approach. Who was Jiang Miaoke? Such a beautiful and proud noble lady detests flattery and sycophancy.

Just like Princess Jianning from The Deer and the Cauldron, who bossed everyone around except for being interested in Weei Xiaobao. Why? Was it because Weei Xiaobao was a fake eunuch? Obviously not, because Weei Xiaobao, despite being shameless, had a sort of manly spirit — at least, the kind that can conquer a woman.

Thinking of this, Ye Xiao couldn't help but smile slightly.

At this moment, listening to Kang Xiaokai's words, Jiang Miaoke grew increasingly displeased. Looking at Kang Xiaokai, she said, "Kang Xiaokai, enough, my patience has limits. I've told you, I find you very annoying."

Kang Xiaokai felt quite awkward hearing Jiang Miaoke's words. Just then, the person behind him unexpectedly shifted his gaze to Ye Xiao, who was standing beside Jiang Miaoke with a smile on his face!

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