The fourteenth arrived in the blink of an eye.
Before heading to the Feida Factory, Song Xi went to Yunji to see her brother.
Unexpectedly, she ran into Ye Hai.
Their eyes met, and the atmosphere turned awkward.
Song Xi naturally remembered her promise to Ye Sen, so she turned to leave, appearing cold and heartless.
The more she acted like this, the more Ye Hai struggled to control his emotions. After a long internal debate, he still rushed forward.
"Song Xi!" he rasped, "Can we talk?"
Song Xi could no longer pretend to be oblivious, so she turned around. "Alright."
Song Xi wasn't sure if Ye Sen's people were observing from the shadows, so she chose a place with a lot of foot traffic. This way, their relationship would appear transparent and something that could be openly discussed, putting Ye Sen at ease.
Even if Ye Hai was a blockhead, he understood her intentions with this move, and a hint of bitterness welled up in his heart.
"Long time no see, how have you been lately?"
Ye Hai, accustomed to bravery on the battlefield, was rarely this tentative.
"I heard about the kidnapping."
Song Xi's brows furrowed. "How did you know?!"
Although this matter was unknown within their circle, the Ye family had extensive connections. Without needing to inquire, someone delivered the news. Of course, it was also thanks to his sister-in-law, Liu Xingyan, that he overheard it.
Once, she let it slip unintentionally at the dinner table.
Ye Hai feigned composure, but his grip on his chopsticks tightened.
After dinner, he immediately called the police station and learned that the kidnapping was real!
Ye Hai had always believed that with Lou Yuming protecting her, Song Xi would be safe. He never expected her to be harmed!
If that were the case, why should he back down!
So Ye Hai had been looking for an opportunity to meet Song Xi, and today, he finally did!
"Were you injured?" Although asking this question was too late, he was still very worried about her.
Song Xi's attitude was distant. "Mr. Ye, thank you for your concern. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
"Song Yang!"
Just as Song Xi turned to leave, he suddenly uttered that name.
Song Xi's pupils contracted sharply. She quickly turned back, her sharp gaze filled with hostility.
Ye Hai said, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to your brother."
Song Xi knew her reaction had been a bit much, but she remained highly vigilant. "Since you already know, you should understand what it means for you to be talking to me right now!"
"Ye Hai, I admit this is unfair to you, but I have no choice. For Yang Yang, I'd do anything. So! Stop talking to me."
Ye Hai's expression was pained. He easily grabbed her fair wrist. "Why don't you trust that I can help you too!"
"Ye Hai, you're overstepping."
But at this moment, Ye Hai was as stubborn as a bull. He insisted, "Why can Lou Yuming, why can Big Brother, but why can't I?"
Song Xi used all her might to shove him away. Her icy gaze deeply wounded Ye Hai.
"There's no why."
She didn't even give him a reason.
"Ye Hai, don't get involved in this mess!"
Ye Hai froze in place, watching the woman's cold retreating back. For the first time, he felt a woman's heart was more cruel and ruthless than bullets on the battlefield!
But he wouldn't give up. The word "quit" didn't exist in a soldier's dictionary!
He would definitely prove to her that he, Ye Hai, could also help her achieve everything she desired!
After leaving the hospital, Song Xi received a call from Lou Yuming.
"Where are you?"
Song Xi's heart was a little flustered. She casually replied, "At home."
The man's arm rested casually on the car window, his well-defined fingers holding a cigarette. He watched the woman emerging from the hospital, his tone lazy yet laced with a hint of authority. "Say that again."