Section 4

Xiao Yi could not help but ask himself: "As a man, what about my assertiveness as the president of the company?"

She closed the car door with a certain degree of force that carried a hint of frustration, yet Xiao Yi still smiled

Words like "love" are not easily spoken by Xiao Yi

The failure of the invitation is not the first time. In the face of He Rao's repeated avoidance, Xiao Yi has shown remarkable patience. Even his cousin, Xiao Yuhang, teased him, "Unprecedented." Of course, this is somewhat exaggerated, but it cannot be denied that in dealing with the issue of He Rao, Xiao Yi is different from his usual silence and forbearance; instead, he is both proactive and measured.

Xiao Yi could no longer maintain his composure and said, "What am I doing so close to her?"

There are too many cars, occupying space

To face you while sealing away the eight years of feelings for you in her heart, the one who is truly troubled is herself

He Ruo's frowning expression seemed to be reproaching him for being overly demanding: "President Xiao!"

Xiao Yi sat in the driver's seat without moving, calling out to her from a distance of one meter: "He Rao?"

On that day, Xiao Yi escorted He Rao home

Whenever Xiao Yi mentioned "favor," He Rao would inexplicably associate it with "offering oneself in return."

She has not returned yet

Xiao Yi smiled: "Does the esteemed President Xiao need to rely on others for such matters as making appointments?"

It is truly exasperating

I was indeed moved by her years of dedication—" At this point, Xiao Yi suddenly stopped, as he instinctively turned his head, and He Rao's tall and slender figure appeared in his line of sight

It seems that he was already well-prepared, and Xiao Yi did not even need to think, effortlessly responding: "I will pass by your police station on my way to the Yiyao Building, and I will pass by your house on my way back to the Xiao family headquarters. If you neither return home nor go to the station, I can conveniently patrol the subsidiaries under the Xiao Group and return to my apartment if I head east. As for heading north, I need not elaborate."

Feng Jinxiao felt it necessary to remind him regarding the books: "The change in your relationship with He Rao, if not handled well, will lead to a compromise. Such an outcome would be harmful to her"

From the warm address of "Brother Xiao" at our first meeting to the now indifferent "President Xiao", what we have experienced is not merely the passage of time, but also the numerous upheavals of life.

It is undoubtedly a caprice of the wealthy

I am merely someone without ownership, thus lacking the right to speak. Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow and said, "You are busy, I shall take my leave."

Xiao Yuhang leaned close to his ear and whispered: "How can one forcefully pursue her without getting close to her?"

The events of the past are not something that should be scrutinized in the present. However, "What she witnessed with her own eyes was your deep affection for others, Xiao Yi, which made it all the more difficult for her to wholeheartedly accept you."

Because she has quietly liked herself for many years

The answer is something that is difficult for him, as a man, to articulate

Therefore, Xiao Yi is in search of answers

Starting with a foundation in finance, later focusing on hotel management while also venturing into multiple industries, this man, after sixteen years of hard work, has a net worth that is difficult to assess. Without even mentioning the countless hardships and pains he has endured that others are unaware of, the number of corpses he has stepped over in his business endeavors may not even be countable. To deny that such dedication to a person is not love may not be believed by anyone

Every time he hears him say this, Xiao Yi always feels a strange emotion rising in his heart. He does not reject it, and even feels a bit of joy. This time is no exception; even though it is not the right moment, he is still pleased by Lu Chengyuan's words. In a good mood, he asks: "Did you happen to pass by again?"

Bias? Xiao Yi believes it is necessary to correct him: "Matters of the heart cannot be measured by time. Moreover, Feng Jinxiao, do you think it is me or her who has six years to waste?"

Because I once missed the opportunity to obtain it

The first battle was a success

Xiao Yu sighed and said, "I just fear that there are too many traps, and I will be powerless to resist."

In response to Hirao's gratitude, he relaxed his brows and said, "As a good friend, it is my duty."

After all, he is someone who has been an undercover agent. Feng Jinxiao smiled and said, "You are so resourceful, you won't easily be deceived."

As an ordinary friend, in the event that the invitation did not materialize, Xiao Yi went to the police station first

Then live like the people around you, without wishes, simply to the point of not needing to maintain it deliberately

Upon seeing him arrive, the duty officer Lu Chengyuan smiled and said, "Xiao Ge, you are a step late; He Rao from your family just left."

At that moment, the woman in the white shirt became a statue under the shimmering shadows of the night

Indeed, unlike me, whose combat power is zero

Fortunately, He Rao is a cultured person, who merely responded with a light retort: "If you don't even know where I'm going, how can it be on the way?"

The fear lies in this: the crux of He Rao's heart is here

What should I do? In the vast starry sky, Xiao Yi slightly tilted his head and said: If what she wants is a lifetime of loving only one person, then it would be difficult for me

Hearing his lament, Feng Jinxiao understood: "You held on for six years with that previous one, yet you seem to lack the willpower here at He Rao? President Xiao, you are being biased."

With abundant wealth and resources: one can follow her path from all directions

As someone who has been through it all, Feng Jinxiao understands this gentleman's mindset to some extent. Instead of answering directly, he counters with a question: "Don't say we are a special task force; even if we were a criminal police team, we have a duty of confidentiality. What is your intention in asking this?"

The deliberately emphasized tone she used was a precursor to Xiao Yi's unfavorable start. He flexibly took a step back: "If you have an appointment, then let's reschedule; I will cooperate unconditionally. Right now, https://m.hetushu.com.com, where are you going? I will take you there." Not giving He Rao a chance to refuse, Xiao Yi opened the car door himself: "We are all friends; isn't it a reasonable request to give you a ride? I have a car."

However, it is not easy to be friends with He Rao. Especially for Xiao Yi, she not only harbors a sense of vigilance but also feels an inexplicable resistance. As a result, despite being old acquaintances, the two have never met alone even after reaching a consensus to be ordinary friends.

However, I always feel that something is lacking

He Rao is not one to show off her verbal skills, so she selectively ignored the change in the title of "good friend" and simply said, "Goodbye, President Xiao," before leaving

If He Rao turned around, he would see the deep and rich smile in Xiao Yi's eyes

The last statement is quite infuriating, making one unable to resist retorting: Is having a car really that impressive?

Feng Jinxiao was not surprised by this answer, but still felt a slight disappointment. "What I mean is, since you want a new beginning, perhaps you should give her a reason, a reason for you to reassess your relationship with her, to make her believe that you are not merely moved by her years of dedication."

Silence is a denial

Discussing confidentiality obligations with him? Xiao Yi said leisurely: "Do my questions involve state secrets, commercial secrets, or personal privacy? Captain Feng, I may not be well-read, but you can't fool me, can you?"

As for the reason, apart from He Rao, he does not need to explain to anyone. He merely pointed out in the context of her refusal to have any interaction with him: "We have known each other for eight years since you entered the police academy. Setting aside the relationship between Yu Heng and Feng Jinxiao, the fact that we can still meet in the same city after two thousand nine hundred days, He Rao, we can be considered ordinary friends, right? Moreover, you have saved me. Indeed, I understand that it was your duty and responsibility as a police officer, but I cannot be ungrateful.

Being ordinary friends? This determination—Xiao Yuhang dismissed the thought of informing him about He Rao's recent thoughts and whereabouts, "Wishing you good luck, President Xiao"

Xiao Yi said two words to her back: "Good night"

In Xiao Yi's view, it is not as difficult as anticipated

Not entirely

Xiao Yi couldn't help but call his future brother-in-law, Feng Jinxiao, to ask him: "Is your team very busy lately?"

This is a meeting that took place one month after the resolution of the Shen Jun case, when He Rao's arm injury from a knife wound had just healed.

Xiao Yi sensed the malicious intent of his cousin who was adding insult to injury

Xiao Yi then went to the He Rao family, setting up camp downstairs until 10 o'clock, but the lights in the ninth-floor room remained off

Xiao Yuhang was anxious and, being on the same flight back to City G as Xiao Yi, she took the initiative to say: "I will help you arrange to meet her."

As the helmsman of the Xiao family, he has always been the one others sought to befriend, including the former president of the Tang Dynasty, Xing Ye. Today, Xiao Yi privately reflects: the wheel of fortune turns. With a sense of unwillingness, he presses on: "Shall we have dinner together?"

He Rao came to a halt

Xiao Yi understood the principle of "seeking help from others requires humility" and readily agreed: "Alright, it's a deal"

In the end, Xiao Yuhang was still rubbing salt into his wounds: "Brother, you keep bothering me when you're fine. I mean, why are you bothering Ye He?"

You now, "Feng Jinxiao pondered for a moment: 'Have you fallen in love with her?'"

Xiao Yi's old face actually turned a bit red, and he raised his hand to tap his younger sister's forehead: "After reconciling with Feng Jinxiao, you have not improved yourself."

Do not mention the slamming of a car door; even if that person were to smash the car, he would not furrow his brow. After all, there are more than one idle vehicles in the garage, so it can be considered as clearing out the inventory

Xiao Yi did not respond

The phrase "ordinary friends" struck a nerve with her, prompting her to remind herself: if there were no lingering thoughts, how could one not even be able to be ordinary friends? Moreover, those who are in love may not last forever; it is the simple relationships that tend to endure.

Xiao Yi smiled silently: "He has a good eye."

In response to her deliberately provocative question, Xiao Yi's answer appeared so calm and composed: "Just ordinary friends"

He can go to the airport in North City and conveniently pick up his cousin, Xiao Yuhang, after work. In addition to this, the number of properties under his name distributed across various districts in City G remains unknown.

Lu Chengyuan laughed heartily: "Xiao Ge is indeed Xiao Ge, possessing the demeanor of a great general"

In order to prove how composed I am, I could only agree to Xiao Yi's proposal of being ordinary friends. However, saying 'thank you' is quite serious; for me, it is merely a small effort. Therefore, Mr. Xiao, please do not mention the matter of gratitude again

Lu Chengyuan gave a thumbs up, praising his keen insight: "That kid Chai Yu seems to be serious now. Setting aside the geographical advantage of being close to the water, his actions have further inherited our police force's excellent tradition of being swift, accurate, and ruthless. Xiao Ge, we must not underestimate him."

The words "harm" struck a nerve with Xiao Yi, and he sensitively sensed a tremor in his heart: "Even He Xi is not my first love. Feng Jin Xiao, do you think I should apologize to her for those past romantic experiences?"

"Being too polite seems a bit pretentious." He Ruo took a seat in the passenger seat, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao."

Lu Chengyuan waved at him and said, "Take care, no need to see you off"

Xiao Yuhang appeared quite pleased with herself, saying, "There’s nothing I can do; our Captain Feng is quite skilled. As a weak woman, it’s not shameful to be conquered by strength, unlike you!"

Xiao Yuhang could not help but strike back at him: "If you were to ask me whether the Xiao family needs to form a marriage alliance, I would certainly not question your confidence. But if the person in question is He Rao, brother, it's not that I look down on you, but can you even get close to her?"