CHAPTER 37: CHAPTER 35: UNLOCKING A NEW VENUE, HMM?

Inside the Lan Family villa.

Xiao Tian didn’t know that a gigantic poisonous snake had its eyes on him.

However, after two encounters with these people, Xiao Tian wasn’t completely without clues.

He had just received some more details from Lan Qi.

Xiao Tian confirmed one thing, frowning as he said, "There must be someone cooperating with them within Shanghai."

"Are you saying these people are not from within Shanghai? But there’s a local power helping them?" Lan Qi asked, looking at Xiao Tian.

Xiao Tian nodded. When he fought with them, he had this feeling, and now after hearing the details Lan Qi just mentioned, he was even more certain.

However, what exactly is this organization, and who is behind it? There was too little information, and Xiao Tian couldn’t guess.

But Xiao Tian quickly thought of a key point.

Since there’s local power cooperating with them, as long as he finds this local power, he can track them down and expose their true identity.

This local force in Shanghai is the breakthrough point.

Who is cooperating with these people?

Xiao Tian frowned deeply, and suddenly he thought of a person and a family.

Ce Shi and the Shi Family!

It’s not baseless speculation from Xiao Tian.

The way the bandit leader looked at him tonight, apart from shock, was more of a hunter’s gaze upon seeing prey.

Zhang Xuan had said that Ce Shi was suspected of making a phone call to find someone to deal with him when in the hospital.

And these foreign fugitives matched perfectly.

Moreover, Ce Shi’s behavior in the police station was always very suspicious; he was likely colluding with these people in secret.

If Ce Shi was doing this, then the Shi Family wouldn’t be unconnected.

Just a mere Shi Family, daring to act so arrogantly.

Xiao Tian’s face was dark; if he confirmed that the Shi Family was colluding with those people, he would not let them go.

After Lan Qi put the documents back in the secret room, Xiao Tian chatted with him for a while.

He helped him re-arrange the deployment of the security personnel, making the defenses more stringent, and advised him to call immediately if anything happened.

During this, Xu Ying called their private doctor to re-bandage Xiao Tian’s hand.

After everything was discussed, an elaborate dinner was set on the table.

Xu Ying called Xiao Tian to the dining room.

From a distance, Xiao Tian already smelled a delicious aroma.

The private chef of the Lan Family was a top chef from a five-star hotel, so the skills were certainly top-notch.

Indeed, upon entering the dining room, the fragrance became even richer. Several dishes, appealing both visually and aroma-wise, were laid out on the table, making one’s mouth water just by seeing and smelling them.

However, besides some side dishes that Xiao Tian loved, the table also had several rare and nutritious dishes.

"You haven’t eaten yet?" Xiao Tian asked.

"We’ve eaten; these are all for you." Xu Ying pulled Xiao Tian to sit down.

"So much, I can’t eat it all." Although Xiao Tian was very hungry and could eat a lot, he couldn’t finish all of this!

"Don’t talk, you should eat more good food to replenish yourself when injured." Saying this, Xu Ying started piling dishes onto Xiao Tian’s plate as if Xiao Tian truly was a seriously injured person.

Xu Ying personally serving dishes left Xiao Tian with no choice but to reluctantly eat, while Lan Qi could only watch with envy.

After a hearty meal, Xiao Tian felt full and kept burping.

After a short rest, Xiao Tian prepared to leave.........

Xu Ying held him back, "I’ve already prepared a room for you, why don’t you stay here tonight?"

Since Xu Ying invited him, given Xiao Tian’s relationship with the Lan Qi couple, there was nothing to be formal about, not to mention he was indeed very tired today, just as he was about to agree, his phone rang.

He took out his phone to take a look.

It was Lin Bingxuan, why wasn’t she asleep yet at this hour?

Xiao Tian walked to the side and answered the call.

"Xiao Tian, you’re injured, is it serious? I’m so worried about you. Can you come over here? I want to see your hand."

Clearly, Lin Bingxuan had seen the news of Xiao Tian saving someone. Many marveled at Xiao Tian’s heroic deeds, but only those closest to him would immediately notice Xiao Tian’s injury.

In the news, Lin Bingxuan saw Xiao Tian’s bloodied and mangled hand at a glance, and her heart ached, so she immediately called Xiao Tian.

"Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious." Hearing Lin Bingxuan’s genuine concern, Xiao Tian comforted her.

Sliding down from such a height and pulling someone else with him, even someone as strong as Xiao Tian couldn’t be unscathed, and Lin Bingxuan wasn’t a naive child to believe otherwise.

It was just Xiao Tian who didn’t care much, but on the other end of the phone, Lin Bingxuan cared a lot. She sighed gently and murmured, "Xiao Tian, I miss you."

Holding the phone, Xiao Tian paused for three seconds, and finally said into the phone, "Okay, I’ll come over soon." When his woman called for him, how could Xiao Tian not go?

"Mm, I’ll wait for you."

Hanging up the phone and returning to the living room, Xiao Tian thought it over and then said to Xu Ying, "I can’t, a friend needs me for something, so I won’t be staying here tonight."

Xu Ying’s beautiful eyes turned on Xiao Tian twice, unmasking him, "What friend, I just heard it, it was a woman." Then she pouted, with a sour tone, "Hmph, I didn’t expect you to hook up with a girl just a few days after coming to Shanghai, your flirting skills are really improving!"

Since he was overheard, Xiao Tian didn’t deny it.

As for flirting skills, he chuckled; he’s always had them, just that he hadn’t used them, otherwise, Xu Ying would have been his already.

Seeing Xu Ying’s expression, Lan Qi next to them said aggrievedly, "Why are you jealous of him! I’m your husband."

Xu Ying glared at him, huffed, "None of your business," then turned and went back to her room.

Although Xu Ying’s attitude towards Xiao Tian was quite subtle, Lan Qi knew it was their unique way of interacting, something he was long used to. Besides, Xiao Tian and Xu Ying weren’t like that; nothing would ever happen between them.

Moreover, Lan Qi loved Xu Ying very deeply, and Xiao Tian had now found a girlfriend too.

Lan Qi watched Xu Ying’s departing figure and could only let out an awkward laugh.

"Bring your girlfriend to meet us sometime," Lan Qi said to Xiao Tian.

"Sure," Xiao Tian agreed and turned to leave.

...

Twenty minutes later.

Xiao Tian arrived at the entrance of Lin Bingxuan’s villa by taxi.

As soon as he got out of the car, a graceful silhouette rushed at him like a whirlwind.

If not for the unique fragrance belonging to Lin Bingxuan, Xiao Tian would have thought someone was lying in ambush.

A soft body collided into his embrace.

Though it had only been a day, Lin Bingxuan held onto Xiao Tian as if she hadn’t seen him for three years.

She reached out for Xiao Tian’s arm, lifting it to inspect the hand wrapped in bandages.

"All wrapped up like this and still saying it’s nothing, I think you’re just being stubborn," Lin Bingxuan gently caressed Xiao Tian’s injured hand, glaring at him with reproach.

It seemed women, when they complained to men, were all the same. Not long ago, Xu Ying had complained to Xiao Tian in the same way.

However, if they were to be compared, Xu Ying was the sister, while Lin Bingxuan was his woman. Seeing Lin Bingxuan worried and reproachful, Xiao Tian’s heart softened more.

Xiao Tian let out an embarrassed smile; saying it was really nothing would be a lie, losing quite a bit of skin and flesh was indeed very painful.

The two of them hugged while walking into the house.

Once inside, Lin Bingxuan fetched some healing ointment for Xiao Tian, something she had specially driven out to buy when waiting for him.

Upon seeing, there were over ten bottles.

"See if there is one you think is best, you can use that one."

Within twenty minutes, it was impossible for Lin Bingxuan to buy the best healing ointment.

Certainly, to Lin Bingxuan, she might not know what the best healing ointment was; she had only one method—choose the most expensive. So, within just those short twenty minutes, she went into multiple pharmacies, selecting only the priciest ones to purchase.

So, these bottles and jars in front of him were all quite costly.

Encountering such a woman who treats you this way, any man’s heart would surely soften.

Xiao Tian picked one up to look at, "This one looks good, I’ll give it a try later."

Lin Bingxuan smiled and nodded.

They curled up on the sofa and chatted for a while.

As they chatted, Lin Bingxuan softly punched Xiao Tian’s chest, speaking with a jealous tone, "From now on, you’re not allowed to risk your life for other women!"

Even though it was still jealousy, when it’s coming from one’s own woman, Xiao Tian found it even cuter, wanting to tease her, he asked on purpose:

"What if it’s a man then?"

"That’s not allowed either!" Lin Bingxuan was almost furious; how could he not understand that she meant he should ensure his own safety before protecting others.

"As you command!" Xiao Tian laughed with a mischievous grin.

Seeing Xiao Tian’s wicked smile, Lin Bingxuan finally realized he was joking.

"You’re hateful! Teasing me on purpose!"

Another bout of soft punches, falling on Xiao Tian without any real force, rather, quite pleasurable.

Especially being so close, while Lin Bingxuan was hitting him, Xiao Tian could see her clearly.

He grasped Lin Bingxuan’s wrist.

Said, "Bingxuan, I think you’re extra cute tonight."

"What are you saying, annoying~"

A woman in love is the most adorable; although Lin Bingxuan was still a swift and decisive CEO outside, with Xiao Tian, she turned into a lovely little woman.

Hearing Xiao Tian’s flirty words, she couldn’t help but blush fiercely, lowering her head.

Lin Bingxuan’s adorable demeanor melted away all of Xiao Tian’s fatigue from the entire day.