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Li Xiaoyao curled his lips; it turned out that the call was about Lin Yuanyuan's matter.

After all, what else could it be, if not to chat with him?

"Since Director Lan has asked, I'll definitely go," Li Xiaoyao did not want to put Lan Cai in a difficult position, and after all, Lan Cai was his leader, and a leader's request is an order.

"Mhm," Lan Cai nodded lightly. After a few seconds, she suddenly said softly, "It's been cool in the mornings and evenings these days. Take care of yourself and don't catch a cold."

After saying that, Lan Cai hung up the phone.

At this moment, Lan Cai was standing on the balcony of a villa, her cheeks flushed and a hint of shyness in her eyes.

Even she didn't understand why she'd said what she just had.

"Honestly, that's so embarrassing. Now that big rascal is sure to get the wrong idea," Lan Cai bit her red lips and thought to herself.

On the other end, Li Xiaoyao also froze on the street after hearing Lan Cai's final words of concern.

"Could it be... Director Lan... has feelings for me?" Li Xiaoyao blinked and pondered over Lan Cai's words, feeling more and more that it was possible.

As he walked towards the company building, Li Xiaoyao touched his chin and mumbled to himself, "Well, can't help it, being handsome comes with its troubles."

Arriving at the company, Li Xiaoyao took the elevator directly to the security department and walked into the office where Zhao Ge was reading a book.

"Back?" Zhao Ge put down the book and looked at Li Xiaoyao.

Li Xiaoyao nodded and asked, "Where's Zhang Meng?"

"Secretary Zhuo took them out to eat."

Zhuo Yi was a woman and was more meticulous in her work, so Li Xiaoyao didn't have to worry too much.

Li Xiaoyao inquired, "Where are Zhuo Li and the others?"

Zhao Ge replied, "Resting at the hotel."

"Have them come over; I'm going to make a phone call," said Li Xiaoyao.

Zhao Ge called Zhuo Li and the others, while Li Xiaoyao made a phone call to Zhao Si.

Zhao Si had not felt the sensation of nervousness in a long time, but these past few days, he was truly anxious.

Not only had Li Xiaoyao taken care of Hu Zhi, but the measures he employed were ruthlessly efficient!

They were no strangers to the society's underworld, but in this day and age, who doesn't join the society to make money?

Conflicts occasionally arose between sects, but physical fights were rare; normally, the respective leaders would step forward to mediate.

Li Xiaoyao, on the other hand, had simply eliminated Hu Zhi, and because of Hu Zhi's murder, the other two big shots of San Tiao Alley received special attention from the police.

At that moment, Zhao Si realized that Li Xiaoyao was not only bold and fierce, but also a man who used his brains and possessed a strategic mind.

Such a man was the most terrifying.

And just three days ago, Zhao Si heard that another big event had occurred in San Tiao Alley.

The thug Wang Xiaomao, with over a hundred people, blocked the Huaqing Pool, claiming he was going to teach someone a lesson.

But as it turned out, Wang Xiaomao and the hundred-plus men he'd brought were beaten up by the other side.

Zhao Si effortlessly found out that the man who had beaten Wang Xiaomao was Li Xiaoyao.

At that moment, Zhao Si gained a new understanding of Li Xiaoyao's personal strength.

Strategic, calculating, and capable of fighting. Anyone who provoked such a person was really asking for trouble.

Upon learning of Li Xiaoyao's formidable capabilities, Zhao Si's heart filled with increasing excitement and apprehension.

He had always wanted to actively reach out to Li Xiaoyao, but when he contacted him that one time, Li Xiaoyao had said he was busy and would get in touch when he had some time.

As a result, he ended up waiting for several days.

Just when Zhao Si could hardly wait any longer, Li Xiaoyao's phone call came through.

Zhao Si quickly pressed the answer button and said cheerfully, "Little brother, you're quite the busy man now, aren't you?"

"Brother Si, you're joking. I'm just fooling around, nowhere near on your level," Li Xiaoyao didn't waste words and got straight to the point, "When are you free, Brother Si? How about we go to the Chaos Beauty for a drink?"

"If little brother wants to drink, I'm available anytime," Zhao Si was good with words and subtly flattered Li Xiaoyao.

"Brother Si, that's very forthcoming of you. Let's make it today then. It's three o'clock now, let's meet at the bar at five. But I'll have to trouble you to reserve a spot, Chaos Beauty is popular, and this nobody wouldn't be able to book a good one."

"Little brother, you're too modest. Alright, I'll take care of the booking."

After hanging up, Zhao Ge said, "They'll be here soon."

Li Xiaoyao nodded, took a sip of tea, and then suddenly remembered something, asking, "Brother Zhao, has something happened at home?"

Just as Zhao Ge was about to speak, Li Xiaoyao said, "If you think of me as a brother, tell me. If you don't think Li Xiaoyao is qualified enough to be your brother, just pretend I never said that."

Zhao Ge let out a bitter laugh; Li Xiaoyao was pressing him to speak. Shaking his head, he said, "It's not a big deal."

After a few seconds of silence, Zhao Ge continued, "A comrade of mine died in a mission, leaving behind a wife and a son. His family's financial situation wasn't good; his wife and child are from the countryside. After I retired, I went to see them and planned to leave some money, but once I was there, I knew I couldn't leave."

At this point, Zhao Ge took out a pack of cigarettes from the drawer, cheap ones that cost three Xuan Country Currency.

"Give me one."

Zhao Ge looked at him in surprise and handed him one.

The two men puffed on their cigarettes in silence, and Zhao Ge ended up sharing the rest of the story with Li Xiaoyao.

It turned out that Zhao Ge's comrade's wife had contracted uremia and their son was only five years old. The parents on both sides had also passed away.

These poor mother and son relied on the small government subsidy they received each month, which wasn't enough for medical treatment, let alone for a living.

Zhao Ge was a special forces soldier, a national weapon. He could be ruthless and disregard personal safety when facing enemies. However, when confronted with his comrade's destitute widow and child, he simply couldn't turn a blind eye.

After explaining his intentions to the woman, Zhao Ge took on the responsibility of caring for them. That care had now lasted two years.

The money Zhao Ge received upon retirement was all spent on the woman's medical treatment. In fact, he hadn't dated anyone himself because he was busy taking care of the mother and child.

When the other comrades learned about this, they too offered generous donations. Some had even advised Zhao Ge not to go to such lengths, suggesting it would only hold him back.

But Zhao Ge remained firm in his conviction because he couldn't abandon this widow and child. If he did, his conscience would reproach him.

After hearing the story, Li Xiaoyao stared at Zhao Ge stunned. He simply couldn't imagine that this iron-blooded man, Zhao Ge, could have such a compassionate side.

Li Xiaoyao was relieved about his past decision to keep Zhao Ge close. Such a man was utterly reliable; Li Xiaoyao could confidently entrust him with any matter.

"Zhao Ge, no more words needed, you're a real man!" Li Xiaoyao said admiringly.

Zhao Ge gave a bitter smile and shook his head, saying nothing.

Li Xiaoyao's mind was racing; he thought of a plan that might make Zhao Ge into his trusted confidant.

"Zhao Ge, when you're free, take me to visit that big sister. Maybe I can cure her illness," Li Xiaoyao suggested.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ge first expressed surprise, then doubt, and finally, his emotions became complicated.