Translator: _Min_
Tang Qiao had prepared herself for the possibility of facing enforcement actions.
If not for Si Fuqingâs assistance, she couldnât bear to think of what might have ensued.
Drying her tears, Tang Qiao expressed her gratitude with earnestness, âMiss Si, thereâs not much I can do, but I can assure you that youâll never lack fashion resources in the Great Xia.â
âQingqing, youâve just saved a pretty penny,â Sang Yanqing chuckled. âBorrowing dresses for events will be a breeze with Qiaoqiao taking care of it.â
With âGraceful Beautyâ magazine collaborating with numerous brands, and Tang Qiao being the chief editor, her influence was significant.
Si Fuqing graciously accepted, âThen, I thank you in advance, Sister Tang, for the savings.â
âAll right, youâre flying to Northern State today, arenât you?â Tang Qiao smiled.
âI wonât keep you any longer. Once the antiques are safely with the Heaven Earth Alliance, Iâll give you a call.â
Sang Yanqing nodded, âThat sounds good. Take care of yourself.â
The trio made their way out.
Suddenly, Sang Yanqing turned to Si Fuqing with a curious gaze, âYouâre not part of some intelligence organization, are you? Is your presence in the entertainment circle just a cover for your spy identity?â Si Fuqing, unruffled, replied, âDo I look like it with this face?â
Sang Yanqing conceded in a second, âOkay, fair point.â
Indeed, with such a distinctive face, going unnoticed in the world of espionage would be impossible.
Yuejian, raising an eyebrow, suggested languidly, âYou should tell her we hire based on looks.â
âLetâs not scare Sister Sang, â Si Fuqing sighed. âLetâs go.â
Later, Si Fuqing gathered her belongings for the trip to Northern State, An City.
âYouâre not heading to the airport?â Sang Yanqing asked, puzzled. âAre you planning to take the high-speed rail? Thatâs a long journey.â
âThe boss has a private jet, â Si Fuqing said nonchalantly. âSaves me a ticket.â Sang Yanqing remarked, â⦠You really should be in charge of finances.â
âThen, Iâll be off,â Si Fuqing waved goodbye. âYuejian, try not to scare Sister
Sang too much.â
Yuejian nodded solemnly, âIâll try my best.â
Sang Yanqing was left wondering, her assistantâs demeanor mirroring that of Si Fuqing.
What more could possibly scare her now?
The daysâ events had already been overwhelming.
Thus, they split up: Sang Yanqing and Yuejian by plane, and Si Fuqing aboard Yu Xihengâs private jet.
Upon arrival in An City, Feng San drove them to a villa reminiscent of those in Sijiu City and Lin City.
Secluded and serene, the villa was an ideal retreat, surrounded by the chirping of birds.
Si Fuqing looked around with a complex expression, âHow do you have properties everywhere?â
Yu Xiheng smiled lightly, âBecause there are people everywhere who want me dead. So, it falls to you to protect me, my lady.â
âNo problem,â Si Fuqing declared with determination. âWho wants you dead?
The ones Iâve encountered twice seemed to be the same group.â
âI donât remember who they are,â Yu Xiheng said, opening the door, his tone cool. âI only remember their fate.â
Feng San whispered to Si Fuqing as they followed Yu Xiheng, âMiss Si, after you busted that antiques smuggling gang, Brother Nine arranged a car for you. Itâll make your travels easier, and when not in use, Mr. Nian and others can use it.â
Hearing about the car, Si Fuqingâs eyes lit up.
Indeed, only by fighting crime could she earn more.
âBoss, whereâs the car key?â Si Fuqing asked, her eyes sparkling.
âOn me,â Yu Xiheng replied while preparing tea, his voice warm. âIâm a bit busy, fetch it yourself.â
âOh,â Si Fuqing approached, âthen you canât accuse me of taking liberties.â
After searching him for a while without success, she looked up, âYouâre not tricking me again, are you?
Yu Xiheng added the last bit of tea to the pot, glanced down at her with a slight smile, âAgain?â
âYes, again. Iâve lost count,â Si Fuqing said, unfazed. âBut I suppose youâre just a black-hearted monster.â
With a raised eyebrow and a soft sigh from Yu Xiheng, âItâs in the right pocket, inside. Seems like you didnât search very thoroughly.â
Finally finding the car keys, Si Fuqing quickly hid them behind her back, âThank you, boss. Youâre very generous.â
Back when she was wealthier, she had a passion for collecting cars. Of course, another reason for her collection was that every time she went out, the car would end up wrecked.
Now, she could once again enjoy driving her prized vehicles.
Yu Xiheng looked up, âIs that all?â
Si Fuqing blinked, âShould I work harder? Iâve taken on a new variety show and am planning to find a part-time job.â
Considering a side gig as a contract programmer for Zero.
Yu Xiheng hummed in approval, âYou might want to think of more options..â