Outside Ping An Hotel.
A flashy red sports car was parked by the roadside. A tall, beautiful woman wearing sunglasses leaned against the hood, her gaze fixed on the hotel as though she were waiting for someone.
"You didn't keep me waiting long. You were more punctual than I expected."
A moment later, a smile appeared on Li Yao's lips. She removed her sunglasses, revealing a carefully made-up, beautiful face. Her dark eyes looked toward Yang Jian, who had just stepped out of the hotel.
Yang Jian glanced to the side. "I thought you'd have someone else deliver the things for you. I didn't expect you to come personally. Being this high-profile—are you afraid your identity won't be exposed quickly enough?"
If Li Yao, the pawn he had planted in the Friends Circle, was discovered, she would lose all value.
Li Yao walked over with a cheerful smile, her long legs carrying her forward. She directly hooked her arm through Yang Jian's. "So what if I'm discovered? Worst case, I'll go back to Dachang City with you. Didn't you set up a company? Do you need a beautiful secretary? I'm free, you just need to provide food and accommodation."
"I already have a free secretary. She's fairly useful, and I don't intend to replace her."
Yang Jian's expression remained calm. Li Yao's teasing did not move him in the slightest.
"I couldn't tell you were such a flirt."
Li Yao narrowed her eyes with a smile. "That's fine. Just add one more. I don't mind anyway. I'm confident in myself. In the end, you'll definitely choose me."
Yang Jian stopped walking and looked at her with a serious expression. "Do you think that if your identity were truly exposed, you'd still be alive to go to Dachang City with me?