Chapter 191: Li Yunxi’s Identity

Maybe because Lin Xiao had intimidated him, Le Fangyun didn’t cause any disturbances throughout the charity banquet until it was nearing its end. Since Le Fangyun wasn’t looking for trouble this time, Lin Xiao found no need to single him out for a lesson.

As the charity banquet was drawing to a close, Li Liancheng, the event’s host, took the stage in the center of the hall around ten in the evening.

“First, I want to thank everyone for attending this charity banquet and showing me such honor. I also appreciate your generous donations. The proceeds from tonight’s auction will be transferred to a specific charity foundation, and the details of the foundation’s activities will be fully transparent to the public.”

After Li Liancheng finished his spirited speech and stepped down from the stage, the charity dinner officially concluded.

However, Lin Xiao’s attention wasn’t on Li Liancheng but on someone by Li Liancheng’s side, causing him some surprise.

To Li Liancheng’s right stood the beautiful lady in a black dress whom Lin Xiao had found somewhat familiar earlier, the one who had invited him and Wan Caixuan to sit down. To Liancheng’s left was a girl in a white dress with long, sleek, black hair, a pure face, and looking remarkably serene.

It was this girl who slightly disturbed Lin Xiao’s typically calm expression because he not only recognized her but knew her well.

“Li Yunxi? What is she doing here? And dressed like this?” Lin Xiao was greatly surprised.

He had a favorable impression of Li Yunxi, although her style had always been akin to a rebellious girl blending into the social scene, wearing what she deemed “fashionable” clothes, with her hair dyed in bright colors.

Just yesterday, Lin Xiao remembered Li Yunxi’s hair was red, so her appearance now completely altered Lin Xiao’s previous perceptions of her.

“I didn’t expect Li Yunxi’s father to be the wealthiest man in Jinghai City. No wonder the lady seemed somewhat familiar to me earlier. They’re mother and daughter.”

Observing Li Yunxi standing closely beside Li Liancheng and engaging in conversation with the lady, Lin Xiao had a moment of realization.

Reflecting on it, the behavior of Li Yunxi and the attitudes of those around her made it evident that her family wielded significant influence in Jinghai City. It was no surprise her father was the city’s wealthiest man.

“Lin Xiao, what are you staring at?”

At that moment, Wan Caixuan, noticing Lin Xiao’s distracted gaze, asked.

“Just someone I recognize,” Lin Xiao shook his head and averted his gaze.

Though Li Yunxi’s identity and appearance took him aback, he had no inclination to approach her.

“It seems you know quite a few people,” Wan Caixuan remarked with a touch of surprise after glancing at Lin Xiao.

She might not know the intricate details of Lin Xiao’s enigmatic background, but she was well aware of when Lin Xiao had arrived in Jinghai City. Considering Lin Xiao had been largely by her side during this period, it was unexpected for her that he knew so many high-status individuals.

She didn’t probe further, however. While Lin Xiao served as her personal bodyguard, he also had his personal life.

As Lin Xiao redirected his attention, Li Yunxi, who was conversing with her mother, seemed to sense something and glanced around.

***

“What’s got your attention, Yunxi? Are you even listening to me? I’m telling you, if you don’t start behaving, I’ll have you sent away from Jinghai City.”

Li Liancheng’s words halted Li Yunxi’s scanning. She responded with a slight irritation, “Dad, I get it. I promise to behave.”

“Behave? Is this what you call behaving? I told you to come to the banquet early, and you arrived so late, always up to who knows what. You’re driving me mad.”

Listening to Li Liancheng’s nagging, Li Yunxi couldn’t help feeling a bit helpless.

She gently tugged at her mother’s arm and said coquettishly, “Mom, can you please tell Dad to stop? He’s really annoying.”

“There, there, don’t get upset, my sweet girl,” Li Yunxi’s mother said indulgently, then turned to Li Liancheng with a soothing tone, “Alright, alright, Yunxi understands she was wrong, let’s not harp on it anymore.”

“Just continue indulging her like this, and you’ll regret it later,” Li Liancheng said somewhat helplessly, glancing at his wife’s adoring expression. “You two go on ahead, I’ve still got things to handle.”

“Alright, then. Make sure you come home early,” she responded.

“Will do.”

After Li Liancheng walked away, Li Yunxi playfully stuck her tongue out behind his back and then resumed her scanning of the surroundings.

“Who was it just now? I swear I felt someone watching me,” she wondered after a brief look around, but quickly let the thought go and followed her mother out of the hotel.

***

Meanwhile, Li Liancheng approached Wan Caixuan and Lin Xiao.

“Miss Wan,” he greeted.

“Mr. Li, let’s not beat around the bush. Where exactly is my older brother?” Wan Caixuan cut straight to the chase.

“Miss Wan, you have my word. Since I’ve agreed to our cooperation, I certainly won’t withhold any information from you. Wan Shixun is currently located at the border between Jinghai City and Jiangbei City,” Li Liancheng assured her.

He then took out a slip of paper from his pocket and handed it to Wan Caixuan, “The specific address is noted on this paper.”

Wan Caixuan glanced at the note before handing it to Lin Xiao, her eyes reflecting a trace of iciness: “Thank you, Mr. Li, for sharing this with us. We’ll take our leave now.”

“Miss Wan, don’t forget our agreement.”

“People from the Wan family always honor their promises.”

With that, Wan Caixuan turned and walked away. Lin Xiao nodded at Li Liancheng and followed Wan Caixuan, departing together.

“A storm is brewing,” Li Liancheng murmured as he watched them leave. “I wonder if my decision was right or wrong.”

“Let’s go meet my esteemed brother,” Wan Caixuan said with a cold laugh after they had left the Central Hotel.

Lin Xiao looked intently at Wan Caixuan. Her face was cold and resolute, signaling to Lin Xiao that her decision was firm and unchangeable.

Silently nodding, Lin Xiao didn’t utter a word. He drove the Rolls-Royce out of the parking lot, taking Wan Caixuan toward the address listed on the note.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Wan Caixuan made a series of phone calls, issuing orders.

Following Wan Caixuan’s commands, her concealed forces in Jinghai City were activated, starting to function like a roaring engine, weaving an unseen net toward the specified location.

In Jinghai City’s Zhenjiang district, there was a warehouse.

This warehouse had been deserted for years, surrounded by unchecked growth, and rarely visited.

Recently, this derelict warehouse was purchased by a business owner whose identity and reasons for the acquisition remained unknown and uninteresting to most.

Nearby residents noticed that barbed wire and cameras had been installed around the warehouse, yet it retained its run-down appearance.

During the late hours, several black SUVs would depart from the warehouse, only returning in the early hours of the following day.

Unknown to all, this unremarkable warehouse concealed an elite squad under Wan Caixuan’s command, brought to Jinghai City from the capital after her initial assassination attempt.