Only then did Jiang Li realize that Xu Tingyu wasn't in the dark at all. She was just standing up for Qi Shifeng.
He quickly explained, "All these were ordered by the boss. The colleagues in the PR department have been walking on eggshells. They've asked many times if they should handle it."
They were really wronged. This matter was indeed Qi Shifeng's decision.
The colleagues in the PR department endured a great deal of pressure. During that period, they even had to be on guard in the company, afraid of getting beaten up.
"Why did he do that?"
Xu Tingyu was confused.
Qi Shifeng had always been low - key and valued the company highly. How could he allow such negative news to linger for so long?
"At that time, he didn't know your situation either. Using this kind of news as a gimmick would attract more attention, and the higher the probability of you and Youyou being found."
"Moreover, he thought that Qi Ye probably wanted to see his joke, so he didn't mind being a laughingstock."
"In this way, at least Qi Ye would treat you and Youyou better and stop bothering you."
Jiang Li sighed.
Qi Shifeng never said these words explicitly to him, but he knew that's what he was thinking.
The boss was like this. He never said much, but he really treated Xu Tingyu and Youyou very well.
Xu Tingyu was a bit shocked.
She had cooperated so well with Qi Ye and even attended the party with him. Yet, Qi Shifeng still worried that Qi Ye would abuse her?
Didn't he even have a moment of doubt?
If it were her, she might not be able to trust completely.
Most likely, she would suspect if all this was just a well - orchestrated play.
If it was a comeback for revenge and to snatch Youyou's custody?
But Qi Shifeng, this man who always suspected her and Qi Ye after marriage, actually trusted her completely at the critical moment.
Just thinking about it made her feel a bit guilty.
"However, it really took a lot of effort to come to the UK this time. Qi Ye has deep roots and a wide - reaching influence here."
"The boss went there in person to find an old acquaintance of his father. Finally, with the help of this acquaintance, they managed to avoid Qi Ye's surveillance."
"This house now also belongs to that acquaintance. Otherwise, we might not be able to live here in peace."
Jiang Li sighed again, with a hint of worry on his face.
Jiang Li had never met that acquaintance, but he roughly knew that this person was very powerful here, even more so than Qi Ye.
But the business he was involved in might not be entirely clean.
On the day they arrived, when the driver sent by the acquaintance lifted his hand to put the luggage away, Jiang Li saw a gun tucked in his waist.
You know, although the UK doesn't ban guns, gun control is very strict.
Not only are most gun models prohibited for personal possession, but it's also very difficult to apply for a gun license, and a reasonable reason must be provided.
Jiang Li couldn't think of a reason for a driver to carry a gun.
But he didn't dare to tell Xu Tingyu these things.
Because Qi Shifeng wouldn't allow it either.
Fortunately, Xu Tingyu didn't dig deeper into the matter of the acquaintance.
After all, the Qi family had a wide network of connections. It wasn't rare for them to find friends for help here.
So she nodded. "We should thank that person properly then."
Just as her voice fell, Qi Shifeng came out of the room.
He was awakened by a nightmare. When he woke up, he found his arms empty.
For a moment, he couldn't distinguish between reality and dream. He didn't know if Xu Tingyu had really returned to his side.
So he hurriedly got out of bed to look for her. When he came out, he even bumped into the doorframe because of his unsteady steps.
Hearing the sound, Xu Tingyu quickly came over to check on him.
Seeing his messy hair and pale face, she immediately stepped forward to support his arm. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Seeing her, Qi Shifeng relaxed. He stretched out his long arm and pulled her into his arms.
"Why did you come out?"
He rubbed her hair and kneaded her waist twice.
Xu Tingyu guessed what he was thinking and smiled. "I'm hungry. Let's have dinner. You come and join us too."
After saying that, she took his hand and sat down at the dining table.
After a nap, the red bloodshot in Qi Shifeng's eyes had improved a lot. Seeing Jiang Li, he asked, "How's the arrangement?"
"They're already on their way to the airport. If there are no accidents, they'll be back in Kyoto tomorrow."
Jiang Li lowered his voice and handed over his phone with the latest received message on it.
"Then we should also go back as soon as possible."
Qi Shifeng said.
Staying here was fraught with uncertainties, especially that upcoming wedding. Just thinking about it made him angry.
Jiang Li responded.
While they were talking, Zhang Wan came out of the room.
As soon as she appeared, the three people at the table fell silent.
Zhang Wan didn't say a word either. She just gave Xu Tingyu a rather subtle smile.
"Miss Xu, there's a charity auction tomorrow night. The boss invites you to attend. He has already donated two famous paintings in the name of you and your husband."
Ignoring Qi Shifeng's presence, she spoke directly.
It was hard not to feel annoyed. Qi Shifeng paused as he held the chopsticks, frowned, and looked at her coldly.
"Since it's a one - week period, she's mine for this whole week."
He didn't like Zhang Wan. To be precise, no one around Qi Shifeng liked her.
Zhang Wan was a bit afraid of him, but for Qi Ye's sake, she didn't back down.
"Mr. Qi Shifeng, as the boss's fiancée, Miss Xu also has the obligation to accompany the boss to these occasions."
"Moreover, it won't take more than three hours. Why are you so nervous? If you're not at ease, you can go with her. I can get you an invitation."
The more she talked, the more complacent she became. She completely forgot that this was Qi Shifeng's territory.
Even though he had "lost his memory", he was still the current head of the Qi Group.
Even Qi Ye had to bide his time for years before daring to act against him.
And when Qi Ye held Youyou and Xu Tingyu in his hands, he still had to be in awe of Qi Shifeng.
This Zhang Wan was really courting death.
So Qi Shifeng wasn't polite to her. He gave her a cold look and said, "You? Who do you think you are?"
Then he didn't say another word to her.
And Jiang Li quickly got up and dragged Zhang Wan out.
Did she really think Qi Shifeng was an easy - going person?
Even if he had a strong sense of morality and wouldn't attack a woman, he wouldn't allow her to humiliate him like this.
Moreover, there couldn't be any good people around Qi Ye.
It was easier to deal with her without any psychological burden.
After Zhang Wan was thrown out, Jiang Li didn't come back. Obviously, he left some space for the two of them.
"Jiang Li has checked. There are no listening devices."
Xu Tingyu gave a charming smile.
After a pause, she added, "Before we go back to Kyoto, do you want to visit the friend you asked for help from?"
Now that Youyou had been found and sent back to Kyoto, she was definitely going back too.
"No need," Qi Shifeng was slightly stunned. "He's not feeling well recently. Let's not bother him."