Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 2132 - 2195: I Haven’t Been a Player for Ages

After hanging up the phone, Li Yifei turned to look at Xu Yingying, who gave Li Yifei a strange expression and said, "Looks like we’re going to have another sister."

Li Yifei put away his phone, scratched his head, and said, "How can that be? It was Wu Shuwei on the phone, you know better than anyone, she was just telling me about the Top Ten Young People."

"Hehe!" Xu Yingying responded with a cold laugh, and Li Yifei smiled awkwardly, "It’s just a Happy New Year wish, honey, don’t overthink it."

"I’m not overthinking it; I also know Wu Shuwei. I’ve heard she’s good, just a bit aloof." Xu Yingying said, as she touched her belly.

Li Yifei said, "She is a bit aloof, and also a non-marriage advocate."

"Do you have to be so guilty? Being a non-marriage advocate doesn’t mean not dating or not sleeping together, just not getting married." Xu Yingying suddenly laughed, "Not getting married fits perfectly with your wishes, doesn’t it? No need to take responsibility!"

"Come on, honey, let’s not be sarcastic. I barely have anything with her, just saved her a few times, which you all know about, I haven’t hidden anything." Li Yifei opened his hands and said.

"Alright, I’m not saying anything about you. Why so guilty? Getting the Top Ten Outstanding Young People is a good thing, how could I have ulterior motives?" Xu Yingying held Li Yifei’s hand, which she was quite satisfied with. Understanding him, she wouldn’t get mad, but a reminder was due. The women in the family usually wouldn’t say anything; her reminder was the most appropriate.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "If I really wanted to pursue it, I would have had the opportunity long ago. But I promised you guys, I wouldn’t casually bring newcomers into the family. With you all here, I’m content."

"A wandering heart knows no bounds, but we still feel assured about you, considering you have the mind but lack the ability." Xu Yingying glanced downward, somewhat suggestively.

Li Yifei took action as his wife hinted; how could he not comply?

In the blink of an eye, New Year was over, and the family got busy again; everyone basically had something to do. Even Chu Xiaoyao was constantly tracking the enemy, the one who slandered Li Yifei—Zhao Xu.

On the sixth day of the month, Chu Xiaoyao told Li Yifei that she had tracked down Zhao Xu’s location, which was in a city in Anby Province. Not only did she lock onto Zhao Xu with technology, but she also planted a virus in his phone that refreshed his location every half-hour, provided he had an internet connection.

By this point, the opponent’s motives had failed, not only failing to harm Li Yifei but instead giving him unprecedented prestige. It was unclear whether this was shooting oneself in the foot, as Zhao Xu immediately went into hiding after the incident. It’s unknown how he spent the New Year.

"This person must be dealt with." Li Yifei rubbed his chin, with a fierce look in his eyes, considering whether he should handle it himself or send someone else.

"This person is very cautious. After hiding, he rarely contacts the outside world. Every night he calls two women and orders a set of four dishes and wines, always the same. Only one phone call was made from the hotel’s landline, tracing the clue back to Southern Sky Province."

At this point, Li Yifei interrupted, "Is it really the Zhao Clan of Southern Sky behind this?"

"Yes, and the one behind it is likely Second Master Zhao, the one we clashed with previously," Chu Xiaoyao said.

"Hmph! Good, I thought the previous issue was over. Didn’t expect this bastard to dare still play tricks secretly!" Li Yifei clenched his fist, lightly knocking the table, "In that case, don’t blame me."

"Honey, it’s better to discuss this with the sisters, after all, the Zhao Family is quite significant," Chu Xiaoyao advised.

"Alright, I’ll talk to them, you’ve worked hard, baby!"

"It’s not that hard, but if you could give me a hug and a kiss, I’d feel much better."

Fulfilling Chu Xiaoyao’s small wish, Li Yifei called Xu Yingying and others to discuss retaliation, which must be immediate. As for the Zhao Clan of Southern Sky, the Li family can temporarily disregard their intentions.

The next day, Li Yifei took a few security personnel, flew, and switched to a car, arriving in the City of Wanling in Anby Province, where Zhao Xu was hiding in a local star-rated hotel.

Since the incident before New Year, Zhao Xu has been hiding there, not daring to return to Southern Sky. Second Master Zhao didn’t allow him to return to Southern Sky, and since he was already in Anby Province at the time, he immediately hid in Wanling.

Zhao Xu spent New Year alone in a strange place for the first time, leaving him feeling terrible. The two women he paid also went home for New Year. On New Year’s Eve, he ate two plates of dumplings alone, without any woman around.

With a sigh, he sat up and lit a cigarette, taking two harsh drags. As a member of the Zhao Family, despite bearing the Zhao name, Zhao Xu’s status was quite low. As a clan that developed over decades and weathered storms, the Zhao Family had many members, so merely bearing the Zhao name didn’t guarantee high status. Zhao Xu specialized in such work for the Zhao Family; he couldn’t make big money, but earning a million or two per year wasn’t hard. This time’s task was assigned to him by Second Master Zhao.

Though Zhao Xu couldn’t handle serious matters, he was adept at these shady dealings. He had previously helped the Zhao Family resolve similar online public opinion issues, so he had some knowledge of the industry. After receiving a million from Second Master Zhao, he began to plan this issue. Second Master Zhao had spent some time in Ning Province City, gathering information on Li Yifei. Later, Zhao Xu went to Ning Province, gathering Li Yifei’s "offenses," then organizing them to expose before the New Year. Timing is critical in such matters; based on previous experience, once such incidents break out, they attract attention from relevant departments. Zhao Xu even gathered what he thought were incriminating evidence against the Li family, waiting for the matter to explode at its peak before revealing them.

To his surprise, Li Yifei quickly counterattacked. The damn video flipped public opinion from condemning Li Yifei to supporting him. Zhao Xu and Second Master Zhao didn’t anticipate this. Zhao Xu hoped to further reveal the gathered materials, riding the momentum, but no luck; a broadcast on CCTV confirmed the upper echelons’ stance, making it clear even if exposed, Li Yifei wouldn’t be penalized.

Their plan thwarted, Zhao Xu and Second Master Zhao were very anxious; Zhao Xu was scolded harshly by Second Master Zhao, who ordered him to hide immediately, not to show himself—if found by the Li family, he’d be beyond help.

Zhao Xu couldn’t bear this from Second Master Zhao. Damn it, I worked for you, and now that trouble’s here, you not only refuse to help but also threaten me—what kind of situation is this?

While hiding in the hotel, Zhao Xu felt himself going crazy. He didn’t dare casually contact Second Master Zhao. Apart from the phone call before the New Year, Second Master Zhao hadn’t proactively reached out, making Zhao Xu feel abandoned. He had internet access in the hotel, with overwhelming news about Li Yifei online, even a week after New Year, fading only slightly.

Feeling he made wedding gowns for others, Zhao Xu wanted to smash everything in the room. If Second Master Zhao ignored him, his outcome would be worse, perhaps even unable to stay in the country. Since Zhao Xu had gathered some material on Li Yifei, he knew who he was—seemingly amiable but heartless and ruthless. In short half a year, Ning Province City’s Three Great Clans had dwindled to one, due to Li Yifei and his women. Their ruthless strategies and merciless actions were beyond Zhao Xu’s imagination.

Finally, Zhao Xu couldn’t resist; he took out his phone, switched to a new SIM card, preparing to call Second Master Zhao. The phone rang several times before Second Master Zhao answered. Zhao Xu hurriedly said, "Hey, Second Master, it’s me, Zhao Xu."

"Oh, it’s you. Didn’t I tell you not to call me?" Second Master Zhao’s lazy voice sounded. Although it was noon, he had evidently just gotten up, pushing away the woman clinging to him. Naked, he stood from the bed, poured himself a glass of red wine, and took a few gulps.

"Second Master, I didn’t want to disturb you, but... New Year’s is over, shouldn’t I stop hiding? No matter how formidable Li Yifei is, he can’t find me. I’m calling to ask if there’s no problem, can I return to Southern Sky?" Zhao Xu said.

"Who told you the issue’s resolved? Damn it, keep hiding until I say so!" Second Master Zhao cursed.

"Ah?" Zhao Xu was troubled but said, "Second Master, I did it very discreetly; it won’t be traced. Moreover, I’ve been hiding so many days..."

"Your flying getting bold, disobeying my words?" Second Master Zhao demanded, "Hide because if you’re found, I’m safe. If I’m safe, you have an easier time. Done; I don’t have time to waste with you. Disobey me at your peril; if exposed, I don’t need Li Yifei to deal with you, I’ll kill you myself!"

Beeeep... Busy tone on the phone; Second Master Zhao hung up. Angry, Zhao Xu almost hurled his phone, hands shaking in rage before calming down, cursing, "Bastard Zhao the Second, without your order, would I dare mess with Li Yifei? Now there’s trouble, and you pass the buck!"

"You don’t want me to go out? Then I’m going out today! I refuse to believe Li Yifei is that omniscient to track me here."