Could it be that the Su Family's eldest daughter mentioned by Ah Fu is Su Yuxin from the system mission?
Thinking of this, Ye Feng quickly took out his phone and began searching. Sure enough, through news reports, he discovered that there was indeed a Su Corporation, and the apple of its chairman Su Wanli's eye was named Su Yuxin.
It seemed he had every reason to go there. He decided to set off tomorrow.
*Creak*
While Ye Feng hadn't noticed the sound of his bedroom door opening, a pair of deep blue eyes appeared through the crack, scanning the room as if searching for something. It didn’t take long for Xie Yuyan to spot the plastic bag Ye Feng had left by his door, which seemed to contain clothes.
*Creak*
The door opened wider, and Xie Yuyan kept a close eye on Ye Feng’s movements, ready to close the door at the slightest sign of trouble. From her perspective, Ye Feng appeared to be nodding at thin air, which puzzled her. Still, she seized the opportunity to take the plastic bag into her room.
After figuring out the matter with Su Yuxin, Ye Feng decided to tell Xie Yuyan about the strange person he had encountered on the road earlier. However, as he turned around and approached the bedroom, he noticed the plastic bag he had left by the door was gone. It didn’t take much thought to realize Xie Yuyan had taken it.
Forget it, he thought. I’ll wait until she comes out. She nearly scared me to death today—anyone would think she’d been drinking fake alcohol.
*Bang*
Not long after Ye Feng sat down on the sofa, the bedroom door behind him opened, followed by Xie Yuyan’s soft voice.
“Ye… Ye Feng, how do I look?”
Ye Feng initially planned to give a perfunctory response, but the moment he saw Xie Yuyan in the dress, he was stunned.
Xie Yuyan’s fair skin paired perfectly with the pastel-colored dress. Previously, in her black uniform, she had looked intimidating, like a grim reaper harvesting lives, her eyes like a raging sea ready to sweep away everything in sight.
But now, in the light blue dress, she resembled a tranquil, shimmering lake—serene and elegant. It truly was a case of “clothes make the man,” or in this case, the woman.
Most striking was Xie Yuyan’s figure. The dress seemed tailor-made for her, and only she could bring out its true value.
“What’s wrong? Don’t just sit there—say something!”
Xie Yuyan giggled, covering her mouth, and took the opportunity to sit beside Ye Feng while he was still dazed. As a former assassin, she could easily read people’s expressions, and Ye Feng’s reaction clearly pleased her.
So you’re still a man after all. If you kept acting so aloof, I’d have started to think you preferred men.
“Ah.”
It wasn’t until Xie Yuyan sat down beside him that Ye Feng realized the situation had taken a turn.
This woman’s natural advantages were too overwhelming—he had never faced such a situation before! This was dangerous, truly dangerous!
“You look great. That dress really suits you.”
Feeling Xie Yuyan’s body almost pressing against him, Ye Feng quickly scooted over to create some distance.
“Really? You’re the one who picked it out, so I should be thanking you.”
“No need to be so polite. As long as it fits.”
Noticing the strange look in Xie Yuyan’s eyes, Ye Feng quickly changed the subject and recounted his encounter with the suspicious person earlier.
“So that’s how it is. The organization really thinks highly of me.”
Xie Yuyan’s expression turned cold again, and she thought to herself how fortunate it was that she had kept her emotions in check. Otherwise, stepping out now might have exposed her.
Ye Feng noticed Xie Yuyan’s sudden change in mood and, fearing she might do something reckless, quickly reassured her, “Don’t worry. It’ll be safe soon.”
“No… you don’t understand how persistent they are in finding me. There are many assassins in the organization.”
Xie Yuyan shook her head self-deprecatingly. She had thought she had escaped her cage, but now she found herself trapped in another place, waiting for an opportunity. In the past, her personality might have driven her to grab a weapon and fight the organization’s lackeys to the death. But now… she didn’t dare. Life, which she had once considered worthless, was now something she cherished deeply.
The reason for this change was simple: the man sitting beside her.
“Ye Feng, this isn’t good for you either. Maybe we should cut ties, and I’ll find a chance to…”
“What? A little setback and you’re already giving up? No matter how many people come after us, we’ll still live our lives. Honestly, I prefer the version of you I first met—the one who refused to bow to fate and fought for a new life.”
“But… but I don’t want to…”
Lose you.
“Just like how you were willing to get hurt for the sake of your dreams. When I first met you, your face was filled with hope for a better life. So why are you afraid now?”
“I’m not!”
Xie Yuyan retorted, but she couldn’t bring herself to say more as she stared at Ye Feng’s profile.
“Then face them. Don’t be afraid, and don’t back down. We’ll find a way through this, won’t we?”
“I… I really can do it?”
“Of course. You’re always welcome here.”
“Ye Feng… thank you.”
“Alright, but before that, there’s something I need to discuss with you.”
“Sure, I’ll agree to anything.”
“Ahem, that’s a dangerous thing to say.”
Ye Feng cleared his throat, signaling that he was about to get serious.
“My idea is that since so many people are after you, we should lay low for now. Once the heat dies down, we’ll move to a new place. How does that sound?”
“Move? Together?”
“Yeah. Think about it—you can’t keep sleeping on the sofa forever. You need your own room.”
“Hmm… so you’re saying we can still live together?”
“Well… I know this might be a bit awkward for you, but it’s the best solution for now. I’m worried you might do something rash if you’re on your own.”
“Are you worried about me?”
Xie Yuyan’s demeanor seemed to shift entirely. Though her expression remained neutral, she was secretly pinching her thigh to stay calm.
“I guess so.”
After all, Xie Yuyan was a key figure in Ye Feng’s mission. He couldn’t afford to let anything happen to her.
“I’ll agree, but you have to promise to tell me immediately if there’s any danger! I don’t want to be a burden to you.”
Isn’t this more like the real you?
Ye Feng smiled faintly but didn’t respond, which made Xie Yuyan anxious. She leaned in closer, her body almost pressing against Ye Feng again.
“Hey, hey, I promise, I promise. Stop threatening me.”
“Who’s threatening you?”
Xie Yuyan blushed, holding the hem of her dress as she flashed the most beautiful smile she had ever given.
“Thank you, Ye Feng~”