Chapter 625: Chapter 31: John Woo’s Moment_2
"Hmm, you make a good point. Staying here won’t help much. I’ll wrap up a few things and head out soon."
"Wait, I’ve already left the company. I’m following Lin Fenni, and I saw her enter a private restaurant with a man. Do you want to join me and check it out?" Li Yan recounted the situation.
Hai Fu thought for a moment, then agreed, asked for the exact address, and headed over immediately.
Li Yan had another idea: "Wait, you’re still at the company. I’ll send you some photos to see if you can identify the man. If he’s related to Changhe Group, then we should proceed. If they’re just on a romantic date, it wouldn’t be polite to intrude."
"Uh... alright. Send them over, and I’ll have a look."
Li Yan drove around and sent the photos he had taken to Hai Fu.
After receiving the text, Hai Fu took a while before calling back, excitedly saying, "That man is a vice president at Changhe Group. Your photos will be solid evidence when we confront Lin Fenni, and she’ll have nothing to say! I’m on my way."
A vice president at Changhe Group? Li Yan found it amusing. Did they want Lin Fenni to spread computer viruses? That’s rather childish. Even if the virus was formidable, there are likely other computer experts who could handle it. Even if discovered unexpectedly, the technical team at Paradise Group wouldn’t be entirely helpless, right?
But... that might just be a minor action before she left work. The main discussion would be over dinner. Lin Fenni, despite having her power temporarily undermined due to Zhang Yurong’s intervention, hasn’t been publicly challenged yet. She was still aware of the arrangements for the public relations department and Zhang Yurong. Even if she couldn’t help the rival group attack Paradise Group, leaking internal plans would give the opponent a head start in preparing countermeasures.
Li Yan drove around and returned, parked the car again, and went inside to find a table. Unfortunately, since it was the weekend and dinnertime, many had plans in the evening, so they ate early. By the time he got there, the popular restaurant directly asked if he had a reservation. Without one, there weren’t any tables left!
Since there were no tables, Li Yan had to leave without much regret. In a public setting like this, even if they were meeting about important matters, they would likely choose a discreet table and speak softly. Even if he went in, he could at best observe from a distance, with little chance of overhearing anything.
Upon hearing this news, Hai Fu felt a bit disappointed, but agreed with Li Yan’s reasoning. She didn’t dwell on it, instead focusing on communicating more with Zhang Yurong over the next few days, keen to catch any reactions from Changhe’s side.
Since there were no tables there, once they met up, they found another place to eat. After dinner, they temporarily set aside other matters, heading back to Hai Fu’s place to engage in a fierce battle...
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Around nine in the evening, the two of them showered, lying in bed. Hai Fu rested in Li Yan’s arms, softly saying, "We don’t have work tomorrow, so why not stay the night?"
Li Yan had visited her place many times before, even on weekends, but he only stayed for daytime fun and never overnight. With her physical and emotional needs fulfilled, she longed to sleep beside him and feel what it was like to be in his embrace. Initially, they had rented rooms outside for brief stays until morning, but then, there wasn’t the emotional or spiritual attachment to fully appreciate it.
Men often want to sleep after a busy time. After several rounds, even if they’re not sleepy, their bodies crave rest. Yet, apart from not going home, he had also promised Sun Hui and the others!
Hai Fu waited for his answer. If he refused to spend the night, it would show he defined their relationship clearly, avoiding emotional involvement. If he agreed to stay, it would mean he cared about her beyond physical desires.
"Let me send a text first." Li Yan reached for his phone.
Hai Fu was relieved, never having asked about Li Yan’s personal life and not knowing if the message was for his family. Nevertheless, his willingness to stay was enough to satisfy her.
"Caught up in drinks, I’ll crash at a friend’s tonight."
Li Yan sent this message to Zhang Yurong and Yue Yao, then turned off his phone.
"This time, I’m definitely John Woo."
"Hmm?" Hai Fu, happy that he turned off his phone to be with her, was puzzled by his comment.
"Xu Ping and Sun Hui wanted me for drinks ever since they heard I joined Heavenly Film. You know I’m not stingy, and they’re regular drinking buddies, so of course, I agreed right away. But I forgot, stood them up, then went on a trip for over ten days, leaving them unable to reach me. After returning, I was swamped with work and didn’t even have time for you, let alone to treat anyone to drinks."
Upon hearing this, Hai Fu grinned at "not even time for you," signaling her special place, higher than his usual friends. She was pleased with this.
"Did they invite you for drinks tonight?"
"Sun Hui asked me before leaving work, about grabbing drinks, maybe with Xu Ping’s girlfriend joining. Initially, Xu Ping was supposed to treat, but since I’m feeling guilty, I agreed to treat tonight once he called. By now, they’d be heading out to meet. But I can’t make it, turned off my phone, and they can’t reach me. They’ll definitely call me ’John Woo’ later." Li Yan laughed as he held Hai Fu.
"What’s that got to do with John Woo? Is he famously stingy?"
"Uh... Have you seen John Woo films?"
"I’ve seen some."
"Even if you haven’t, John Woo movies have iconic scenes like the church, doves, and endless gun battles."
"I know. Stephen Chow even spoofed it in ’King of Comedy.’"
"He’s known for his love of doves, whether in Yun Island films or international ones, even inserting them in period pieces like ’Red Cliff.’ Hence, he’s nicknamed ’Wu White Dove,’ the ultimate pigeon master."
Understanding it now, Hai Fu laughed. "Haha, you’ve continuously stood them up, becoming the pigeon king!"
"It’s not my fault I chose love over friendship. I’d do anything for them, but for you, I’d forsake them!" Li Yan joked solemnly.
Delighting in his unique sweet talk, Hai Fu playfully said, "But it feels like... someone simply can’t move due to weak legs?"
"..." Li Yan chuckled speechlessly, "Alright, let’s say my legs are weak, but who’s to blame? Seems like it’s because of you, right?"
"Hehe, are you reluctant? Did I force you?" Hai Fu’s eyes twinkled, and she sat up, throwing off the blanket, with a teasing smile: "As a reward for staying with me, I can let you..."
Li Yan followed her gaze and couldn’t help but feel stirred.
Seeing his eagerness, Hai Fu laughed, "You actually want to? Are you crazy? Go to sleep!"
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