Section 2

This certainty instead piqued Xu Jiaoyang's curiosity: "It is precisely because he has always maintained his integrity that I find it hard to accept the sudden emergence of a bombshell regarding an illegitimate daughter. Or perhaps, he took such drastic measures against the weekend journal to demonstrate his innocence?"

Xu Jiaoyang originally intended to ask He Rao for a drink or tea, but upon noticing Xiao Yi approaching, she changed her mind

Originally, he could have asked his subordinates to inquire about the guests at the piano bar tonight, after all, as the owner of the Han Palace Club, this would have been a simple task for him. Unfortunately, the misled man was somewhat anxious; despite knowing that He Rao possessed the ability to protect himself, he still lost the necessary composure

He turned around to glance at the direction of the piano bar and said, "Please feel free."

As soon as he finished speaking, a reporter stepped forward to toast, "It's good to see you again, Sister He Rao. Thank you for your help last time."

As Xiao Yi approached, she took a step forward and spoke with a harsh tone, "What brings you here, General Xiao?"

He left himself hanging like that. Xiao Yi reached up to scratch his brow, as if contemplating his next words

Based on Xiao Yi's understanding of He Rao, she is not someone who would casually enter and exit the Han Palace Club.

After a brief moment of daze, He Rao deftly sidestepped, freeing herself from Xiao Yi's embrace, and warned him with her gaze not to act recklessly

They almost ran into each other; could one still expect him not to see her? Xu Jiaoyang could not agree with her mindset of wishful thinking. She crossed her arms and presented herself in a posture ready for confrontation

It turned out to be her birthday party. Xiao Yi felt sorry for the disturbance, but the goal was to take He Rao away from the bar. His expression softened, and with a sincere tone, he said: "I apologize for interrupting everyone's enjoyment"

Concern leads to chaos? Xiao Yi had no time to think

Is this meant to liven up the occasion for General Xiao? Hetaoru held Xu Jiaoyang's hand with a smile on his face: "Since Yuhang is also here, I will go over to greet him and be back. Can the birthday star grant me a leave?"

Feng Jinxiao's gaze was vigilant, "Even in your territory, Xiao Yi, I can only say that it is a matter of personnel arrangement within our police force"

It was merely a silhouette, yet Xiao Yi had already recognized He Rao. He approached with measured steps, the light outlining the figure of a man in a white shirt, his steady and unhurried demeanor exuding a subtle and refined elegance

Xu Jiaoyang emphasized his tone: "Herald!"

Fate brings enemies together

Gu Nanting always paid attention to his expression, and upon seeing this, he gave Feng Jinxiao a knowing glance, indicating his mockery of Xiao Yi

The relationship between Xiao Yi and He Rao has led to much speculation among the crowd due to her remarks

Only Gu Nanting requires her to be so polite

But with such a vast world, why must they keep encountering each other repeatedly

It was because of Xiao Yi that Gu Nanting paid a bit more attention to He Rao. Gu Nanting smiled faintly and said, "We meet again, He Rao"

Xu Jiaoyang was just about to continue questioning when the elevator door made a "ding" sound, accompanied by the approaching footsteps, and a conversation could be heard.

At this moment, Chen An introduced He Rao to his subordinates: "This is He Rao, a good sister of Jiaoyang, so please do not neglect her." He intended to draw closer to He Rao with the aim of obtaining some information about the police force for an exclusive report

Feng Jinxiao nodded

He naturally understood it as a consequence of last night's dagger incident, nodding in agreement with "yes"

Xu Jiaoyang wished he could remove the arm resting on He Rao's shoulder and sink it into the sea

Feng Jinxiao immediately retorted: "I am here to pick up Yuhang. As for you, if a female pilot from China Southern Airlines got drunk, shouldn't you be responsible for that?"

The man, who was gentle and reserved just a second ago, suddenly became furious

Unfortunately, Xu Jiaoyang is an exception

As Xiao Yi approached closer, he confirmed that she had a task at hand. He took the wine glass held by Xu Jiaoyang with his left hand, while his right hand naturally wrapped around He Rao's waist: "I will take this cup for you"

On the way to the VIP room in the opposite direction, Gu Nanting was filled with unnecessary worries: "What if he confirms that the person is not carrying out the task and comes back to settle the score with you?"

He did not call out the name of He Rao, yet everyone present knew exactly who he was inquiring about. The concern expressed in his words imbued the brief five-word question with an air of ambiguity

Understanding Xu Jiaoyang's thoughts, He Rao pressed her hand: "Don't speak"

Let us put an end to the topic of Xing Tang

Then came the third voice, interjecting with a hint of laughter: "What have you done to her? I have seen her several times coming to drink away her sorrows with Yu Hang."

Xiao Yi ignored him. He turned around and saw a gentleman approaching He Rao in front of the transparent lounge leading to the piano bar, while Xu Jiaoyang deliberately lagged two steps behind. Once He Rao's figure disappeared from view, Xiao Yi tilted his head to Feng Jinxiao and asked, "What are you paying attention to? Is she on a mission?"

Xiao Yi cast a deep glance at Xu Jiaoyang, then turned and put his arm around He Rao's shoulder, leaving.

Comparable to royal elegance, any woman would be moved

Xiao Yi squinted: "When will your police force come up with some new tactics? How can a group of men have the audacity to let a woman charge into battle?"

When He Rao was brought by Chen An to a group of "dazzlingly dressed" men and women, Xiao Yi approached quickly.

Feng Jinxiao wore a nonchalant expression, standing there with an air of calmness and ease

Xu Jiaoyang timely handed a glass of red wine to He Rao, "Xiao Chen, the one whose bag was almost lost along with the interview recording." https://www.hetushu.com

The scene fell silent, with only the music continuing.

He sighed almost inaudibly

Before Xu Jiaoyang spoke again, He Rao turned around, standing face to face with Xiao Yi at a distance of one person: "General Manager Xiao." He neither answered his question nor showed any intention of small talk, then averted his gaze: "Master, General Manager Gu."

Xu Jiaoyang glanced at Xiao Yi and walked ahead, with He Rao closely following. As she passed by Xiao Yi, Feng Jinxiao, who had remained silent until then, quietly reminded her: "Take care of your safety"

Xiao Yimei's brows furrowed slightly

In summary, she is convinced that the magazine incident is related to her. He Riao's gaze slightly darkened: "I never inquire about his matters"

Feng Jinxiao was about to speak when he felt his cuff being tugged by Gu Nanting, and he responded off-topic: "Her alcohol tolerance is low; it is easy to cause problems if she drinks."

Feng Jinxiao is contemplating how to deal with his drunken girlfriend, feeling slightly dissatisfied at being interrupted in his thoughts: "Did I say anything? It must be his misunderstanding, right?"

Xiao Yi was certain that she would not embarrass him in front of others, so she pretended not to see it. Taking advantage of the moment when the waiter passed by to set down his wine glass, she grasped He Rao's hand again: "Have you greeted your friends? Yu Heng is waiting in the private room; let's go over there."

Gu Nanting tactfully stepped back, leaving Feng Jinxiao to face the challenge alone

The nonchalant demeanor infuriated Xu Jiaoyang, who grabbed He Rao's right hand and spoke with hostility: "What is President Xiao doing? He Rao is my sister and a guest; how can you just take her away whenever you want?" She leaned closer to Xiao Yi, enunciating each word: "On what grounds?"

The male voice that spoke first expressed some discontent: "I have already informed Feng Jinxiao, why are you still calling me?"

Gu Nanting smiled cheerfully and said, "Indeed, he was overthinking it."

Although being a police officer, it is not common to frequently encounter robberies. He was deeply impressed by this: "No need to be polite, it's just a small effort." Then he blocked Xu Jiaoyang's wine glass with the back of his hand: "I am on standby, I cannot drink."

Given her close combat skills, Xiao Yi deeply understood the consequences of being caught off guard. Therefore, at the moment he embraced He Rao, he tilted his head and softly whispered in her ear: "It is me"

It is indeed difficult to avoid being in his territory

Although it is inevitable to face it sooner or later, at present, He Rao is still not prepared to explain the circumstances to her and can only clarify his relationship with Xing Tang: "His character, having known him for many years, you should be aware that rumors stop with the wise"

He Rao's vigilance was always present, but she did not expect Xiao Yi to follow her and take such actions in public. Faced with his sudden intimacy, she nearly reacted instinctively.

Her ears and cheeks instantly turned red, but fortunately, the mask provided some cover, preventing her from feeling too embarrassed

He Rao could easily imagine stepping out of the piano bar, away from the gaze of the crowd. Given Xu Jiaoyang's domineering personality, there would undoubtedly be a fierce exchange of words with Xiao Yi. And in speaking, she would inevitably reveal the one secret she held dear.

He Rào did not wish to linger any longer, "There are still friends inside, we will go ahead first"

She took off the mask and handed it over: "I just need to greet Yu Hang, and I will be back soon, no need to be anxious. Alright, that's it." Then she looked at Xiao Yi: "Let's go."

As if worried about what he might promise, He Rao interjected: "As the leading lady of the party, Jiao Yang, you should stay."

The diamond cufflinks on his wrist reflected a faint, cool light under the illumination, and Xiao Yi spoke sharply: "Then make it look good." The implication was not to let outsiders know. After he finished speaking, he turned and left, heading towards the piano bar

Xu Jiaoyang saw three gentlemen walking out of the elevator. On the left was her acquaintance, Feng Jinxiao, the master of He Rao. On the right was Gu Nanting, the stepbrother of Xiao Yuhang, who was cursing "Cheng Xiao, the dead woman." As for the one walking in the middle, it was undoubtedly Xiao Yi.

Could it be that because of this, he has caused such a commotion? It is also quite remarkable that he has resorted to such tricks.

Although that was Xu Jiaoyang's defense of himself

The meaning of clear obstruction

The heart is ultimately too small to accommodate the fact that he has loved others

Good manners allowed Xiao Yi to overlook the hostility embedded in Xu Jiaoyang's words. He spoke politely: "It's been a long time, Editor Xu." His gaze swept past and landed on He Rao's slender nape: "What’s the matter, have you been drinking?"

That familiar male voice is unmistakably...

Gu Nanting raised an eyebrow at Feng Jinxiao, appearing to be an onlooker eager for the show.

It was as if a slow-motion replay, as Xiao Yi recalled a scene from three years ago: in the Tian Shang Ren Jian bar under his name in City A, the girl he had once liked, He Xi, was using the alias Mi Ka, mingling around a man, carrying out a task

At that time, he was still an undercover agent

Xu Jiaoyang certainly understood that He Rao was not favoring Xiao Yi; she simply did not want her to have a conflict with Xiao Yi. However, allowing Xiao Yi to take her away like this left her feeling unwilling: "Forget about taking leave, I will go with you. It just so happens that I haven't seen Yu Hang for a long time, and after all, she should wish me a happy birthday." After saying this, she cast a provocative glance at Xiao Yi.

His voice was not loud; even Xu Jiaoyang, who was closest to He Rao, could not hear him. However, his action of leaning towards He Rao and the deliberately lowered tone of his voice both resembled a declaration of ownership

It was not what He Rao had hoped for, especially the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd made her feel uncomfortable

Unrequited love is already difficult enough, and Helao has no strength to endure her adding insult to injury

"The female pilot?" After a brief pause, the first male voice cursed, "That dead woman, Cheng Xiao!"