Seeing Jiang Li flatly deny it, Qin Yaoyao raised her eyebrows, and the joy on her face intensified. With a charming smile, she said, "A Yan said that in Huacheng, it's spring all year round. He plans to take me there to ring in the New Year."
"I thought you might know more about it. I wanted to ask you for some travel tips in advance."
Jiang Li nodded. Her expression had returned to calm, showing no obvious emotions on her face. "Yes, it's really a great place for a trip."
Of course she knew.
Because it was she who told Xiao Yanzhi about it.
A few months ago, she had just won the Kaleidoscope Award. Xiao Yanzhi asked her what gift she wanted.
She tentatively said that if Xiao Yanzhi had time, she hoped he could accompany her to Huacheng to celebrate the New Year.
Now the wish had come true. Xiao Yanzhi would really take time to go to Huacheng for the New Year.
It's just that he wouldn't be with her.
Xiao Yanzhi was driving. His eyes casually glanced at the rear - view mirror.
Just then, Jiang Li happened to lower her head, hiding the fleeting loneliness in her eyes.
Seeing her showing no sign of emotion, Xiao Yanzhi's eyes darkened, and his face became even colder.
He tightened his grip on the steering wheel and said in a very cold tone, "When we meet Yu Guangping later, don't say what you shouldn't say, and don't look around randomly."
Reminded like this, Jiang Li paused for a moment, and her expression became serious.
She had met Yu Guangping before and knew what Xiao Yanzhi meant.
Qin Yaoyao didn't understand. She just looked at Xiao Yanzhi blankly. "A Yan, is Mr. Yu a very special person?"
"He had an accident a few years ago. There are burn marks on his face," Xiao Yanzhi said concisely. "If you feel uncomfortable later, you can ask Xue An to take you back in advance."
He was quite considerate and meticulous towards Qin Yaoyao.
But Qin Yaoyao would never feel at ease leaving Jiang Li alone with Xiao Yanzhi. She looked up at Xiao Yanzhi who was driving and said with a generous smile, "I won't. As long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid of anything."
These days, who hasn't had a few scrapes? It's just a scar on the face. What's there to be afraid of?
Taking advantage of the red light, Xiao Yanzhi turned his head and looked at her for a while. Then the corners of his lips curved into a gentle arc.
From Jiang Li's perspective, his eyes were extremely soft, tinged with a bit of indulgence. "Yaoyao is so good."
Jiang Li just watched their interaction indifferently.
From the initial sharp pain in her heart to the current calmness.
It had only been a short month.
In front of the Twilight Hotel.
Before getting out of the car, Xue An was still a bit worried. He repeatedly reminded Jiang Li of the precautions.
"Assistant Xue, Sister Jiang Li is so smart. She definitely won't have any problems. You don't need to keep reminding her," Qin Yaoyao blinked, and her voice rose slightly, sounding very playful.
The man was standing beside the car. It was already 7 p.m. The sky in Beicheng had darkened, and the street lights had been turned on.
Under the white light, Xiao Yanzhi's handsome side - face looked extremely cold. "If you can't even handle this little thing well, it's better to give up your ambition early."
Jiang Li subconsciously looked up and politely thanked Xue An. "Assistant Xue, I've remembered everything you just said. Don't worry."
Only then did Xue An sit back in the car awkwardly.
When they pushed open the door of the private room, Yu Guangping had been waiting for a long time.
When they first walked in, Yu Guangping had his back to Xiao Yanzhi and his group. Because of what Xiao Yanzhi had said in advance, Qin Yaoyao was a bit curious.
How serious were the burn marks to be so ugly that they could make people feel uncomfortable?
The moment they walked around to the opposite side of him, Qin Yaoyao just took a glance and was immediately frightened out of her wits. Her legs could hardly support her.
The man sitting on the chair had scars all over half of his face. The newly grown skin was unevenly piled on his face, and the burned parts were stuck together. One of his eyes was blind. His whole face looked extremely odious.
Qin Yaoyao stiffened all over. The hand holding Xiao Yanzhi began to tremble, and her voice trembled uncontrollably. "Ghost..."
Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, and the private room was very quiet. These two words clearly reached Yu Guangping's ears. His face immediately darkened, and his eyes were cold and full of hostility.
"Yaoyao, don't talk nonsense," Xiao Yanzhi said in a deep voice. There was a hint of command in his strong tone. "Apologize to Mr. Yu."
Qin Yaoyao was so scared that she lowered her eyes. She didn't even dare to look at Yu Guangping. She could only mumble softly, her voice barely audible. "I'm sorry, Mr. Yu. I was offensive."
"Mr. Xiao, may I ask who this young lady is?" Yu Guangping suppressed his temper. He looked at Qin Yaoyao with one eye, and a hint of cruelty flashed across his eyes.
Since the fire accident that year, Yu Guangping had become quite twisted in his mind. He was most taboo about people commenting on his face in person.
Xiao Yanzhi said, "This is my female companion, Qin Yaoyao."
His voice was calm, and his tone was flat, but he was clearly pleading for Qin Yaoyao. "She's just a young girl. She's not very sensible yet. She said the wrong thing just now. Mr. Yu, please be more tolerant."
Yu Guangping squinted his one - eyed and let out a soft snort from his nose. "In my place, girls at the age of twenty would already be working in the brothel. How can you say she's young?"
Hearing the humiliation in his words, Qin Yaoyao bit her lips but didn't dare to raise her head.
She didn't have the courage to look at that face a second time.
Just then, Jiang Li's voice sounded, gentle in tone. "Mr. Yu, do you still remember me? We met at the charity gala last time."
Yu Guangping's attention was diverted. He squinted at Jiang Li and after a few seconds, he recognized her. He grinned and said, "Miss Jiang, long time no see."
"I'm really flattered that you still remember me," Jiang Li said with a faint smile. Her expression showed no sign of fluctuation. She looked into Yu Guangping's eyes sincerely. "It's getting late. We can't do business on an empty stomach. How about we talk while we eat?"
Saying that, Jiang Li sat down beside Yu Guangping without any hesitation. Her smile was appropriate and gentle, and there was no trace of fear or disgust in her eyes.
She had delicate features. Today, she only wore a very simple makeup, making her look somewhat elegantly beautiful.
Her actions pleased Yu Guangping very much. He laughed happily and patted Jiang Li on the shoulder. "Miss Jiang, order whatever you like today. I'll treat you."
"Mr. Yu is so generous," Jiang Li smiled, and her eyes curved into crescent moons.
Seeing that the atmosphere quickly turned from dangerous to safe, Qin Yaoyao finally let out a sigh of relief. She tentatively raised her eyes, but when she saw Yu Guangping's face, she quickly withdrew her gaze in panic.
Xiao Yanzhi was sitting on one side, watching Jiang Li chatting and laughing with Yu Guangping. His eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his fingers unconsciously tightened.
Jiang Li noticed his cold gaze. She slightly raised her eyes and calmly looked back at him.
"Miss Jiang, I remember you used to be a celebrity. Now you've changed your career to be an assistant?"
Yu Guangping's words pulled her attention back.