Chapter 112: I’m Just Here to Get Soy Sauce

Li Yan drove past S University and stopped at the gate for a while.

On a university campus, new things happen every day. Two weeks have passed, and unless he once again performs an aerial stunt at the gate, no one would recognize him standing there.

Sitting in the car, he looked at the school gate, and scenes from that night faintly appeared in his mind. Xiao Di ran out, couldn’t find anyone, and he called her to the gate’s center, then descended from above, creating a prepared rain of petals, picking her up, and slowly flying to the side together...

If this appearance on TV had affected Yu Hong and Chen Mingying, he wouldn’t have bothered to stage this romantic scene. Ordinary and simple is the true reality. Unfortunately, now he doesn’t know where Xiao Di is; he can only start by following Chen Mingying’s whereabouts.

Yurong’s words woke him up, making him realize that even when given respectful time and space, it was already enough. It was time to look for Xiao Di. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

However, for now, he had to settle the matter of the antique auction first.

Driving forward, he soon arrived at the hotel.

Why choose this place?

Li Yan smirked to himself, somewhat affected by the memories attached to it.

He walked into the hotel, slowly heading toward the elevator. Chen Junwei, just a cleaner, could only think of a mediocre plan. He had to be extra careful to avoid the eyes and suspicions of other service staff, cleaners, security, and supervisors.

As the elevator door opened, he smelled a whiff of perfume, slightly glancing aside to see a blonde woman standing next to him.

After the people inside exited, Li Yan went in, and the blonde woman waiting next to him also entered. While she was pressing the elevator button, she whispered with a smile, "Aren’t you planning to go up with me?"

Li Yan neither confirmed nor declined and didn’t press another button.

After they arrived, he followed the blonde woman to a familiar floor.

This floor was where he and Yu Xiaodi stayed last time. But now he was headed not to the same room but the one Sonia had stayed in before.

Yes, the blonde woman was Sonia, and she was still living here.

One after another, when they reached Sonia’s door, she opened it and then pulled Li Yan inside with her.

"Why the blonde hair?" Li Yan noticed that there was no one else in the room.

Sonia smiled and said, "To look more unique."

"Including this?" Li Yan pointed to her face; not only did she have blonde hair, but she also added a mole.

Evidently, it was the simplest disguise, changing her appearance a bit. "I prepared this for you; do you want it?"

She turned around, took a bag from the bed, and handed it to Li Yan.

Li Yan took it and saw it contained a yellow wig and some other items.

"You knew I would come?"

"Even if you were on a business trip and left S City, I believed you would come to check out the excitement if you happened to return," Sonia looked at him, half-smiling.

Being on a business trip, leaving S City, working together later were messages Li Yan sent using the card she gave, breaking it afterward. It seemed Sonia didn’t believe it at all and suspected he would come early, so she waited for him in the lobby.

"Haha, so you prepared my share just in case?"

"Of course, I know you’re still interested."

"Honestly... why must you find me? Don’t you have enough people?" Li Yan sat down and asked directly.

Sonia’s proficiency in Yun Country’s language was quite good. Though she had an accent, her understanding and expression were clear. "Honestly, you’re quite scary."

"Interesting." Li Yan smiled, lighting a cigarette, surprised she understood the proverb about strong outsiders not suppressing local tyrants.

"So, as long as you’re willing to join us, even if you do nothing, we’re willing to give you a share," Sonia said calmly.

Spending money for peace!

Li Yan finally understood. They didn’t need him to participate; they just wanted to bind him to the same boat to prevent him from causing trouble. By offering a share of the interest, they aimed to turn the most dangerous potential obstacle into an ally.

"Your approach is layered in motives when approaching and speaking to me. Is this the ultimate purpose?" Li Yan didn’t trust Sonia at all. From the beginning, she lied, revealing more and more with each step.

Sonia smiled slightly, "Our purpose, what we need you to do, these don’t matter. What’s important is that we dare not deceive you! If you join us, you’ll absolutely get your rightful share of the profits. As for how much you do, it’s up to you."

Li Yan smirked inwardly. People die for riches, birds for food, and assassins exist for money. Just say someone else’s share is up for grabs, and others will surely make a move to take that person down! Moreover, he’s not even on their side. Everything now is just to restrain him, not letting him become an enemy or obstacle. Once things are done and the obstacle risk is gone, will they kindly hand over the money? Would several super assassins dare not handle a King?

"Haha, although I didn’t agree with you before and came now, it’s not because I have designs on these antiques. I’m just here to get soy sauce," Li Yan didn’t agree to cooperate and instead denied having any schemes. To those with heavy suspicion, his words might be understood oppositely?

Although Sonia’s Yun Country language was good, phrases like ’get soy sauce’ were impossible to learn from anywhere.

She cautiously asked for clarification, "Excuse me... what does ’get soy sauce’ mean?"

Sonia clearly sensed the teasing tone, "Forgive me, my Yun Country language is still poor; ’get soy sauce’ isn’t taught anywhere; please explain frankly."

Seeing the international friend so earnest, Li Yan felt a bit shy to continue teasing, "The saying refers to having a bystander’s mindset; it’s called getting soy sauce."

"Let’s talk business. Before I join you all, can you first tell me how many people you have and what opportunities there are? Frankly, because you’ve repeatedly hidden things from me, my trust in you isn’t high."

Li Yan sighed to himself: this originally wasn’t my business, but now Sonia’s side fears I might become a hindrance, inviting me to join their ranks. Chen Junwei invited me to continue as an anonymous vigilante, punishing evildoers. Lao San wanted me to quietly assist Lao Shi in stealing these antiques... Even if the capable handle more work, there’s no need to all fight over me.

Sonia hesitated upon hearing Li Yan’s words; undoubtedly, this was their secret, and it was a core secret. Given her earlier attitude of telling Li Yan as little as possible, she wouldn’t want to reveal everything.

"From what I know, there are six forces paying close attention to these antiques. If you don’t make things clear to me, unless I really do nothing, it’d be easy to mistake targets and accidentally harm allies." Li Yan calmly spoke, smoking leisurely, waiting for her to consider.

"Six forces? Isn’t it two?" Li Yan’s words undoubtedly left Sonia shocked. (To be continued, for more, please log in to www.qidian.com, support the author, and support legitimate reading!)