"Almost there, almost over~" Li Yang was so anxious he almost broke out in a cold sweat. Damn, this is going to kill me! He couldn't help but pinch his thigh hard, a sharp pain shooting through him, making his whole body shudder. His groin finally tightened. The yellow liquid gushed down, and Li Yang let out a long breath, thinking, "That felt so good! It almost killed me!"
"Phew, peep, peep..." Li Yang whistled as he peed, seemingly in excellent condition. Xue Tao chuckled when she heard him actually relieve himself. She said, "Looks like you're alright. Hurry up, I'll go back the car. Come on down, okay?"
Li Yang thought to himself, "That was close! I almost made a fool of myself and embarrassed myself!" He fastened his belt, left the bathroom, and walked out of the villa, feeling refreshed, heading straight for the front gate.
Chapter 939: Incurring Public wrath
With a "whoosh," a dazzling bright red Ferrari pulled out and came to a perfectly straight stop at the fully automated, camera-equipped gate, showcasing Xue Tao's exceptional driving skills.
"Come on, handsome, let's go for a drive." Xue Tao, wearing sunglasses, snapped her fingers at Li Yang and said provocatively.
Li Yang was momentarily frustrated, then jumped up, executed a graceful side spin, and landed smoothly in the passenger seat. He snapped his fingers and said casually, "Beautiful lady, drive!"
Xue Tao chuckled, then suddenly started the car. With a deep roar, the Ferrari sped off like a sword, leaving only a faint red tail and wisps of smoke in the blink of an eye.
"Where are we going? Do you have a place? And have you decided which movie to watch?" Xue Tao asked Li Yang casually, his eyes fixed straight ahead.
"Let's check out some of the recent blockbusters. I heard 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' is pretty good; it's a breakthrough for Hollywood, and the reviews are great. There's also a big domestic film with a substantial budget called 'The Legend of the White Snake.' It's a reinterpretation of the story of the White Snake, Xu Xian, and Fahai, and I've heard it's alright too. It's also a breakthrough in special effects for domestic films, although the plot is a bit thin, it does have some highlights. You should check it out!" Li Yang explained.
"Looks like you came prepared," Xue Tao said, glancing at Li Yang.
"Yes, of course I need to make some preparations before coming to see you, otherwise how can I show how much I value you?" Li Yang chuckled.
"Oh, I see. Then there's no need. I'm not some little girl who cares about such formalities and expenses. What I care about is a mature heart and rational behavior. As long as you have me in your heart, I don't really care about these formalities," Xue Tao said softly. But a faint joy lingered in her heart. Although she said that, she was, after all, a woman, and couldn't escape the basic boundaries of womanhood. Although she was a strong woman with a powerful aura, she still needed a man who could truly care for her, a man whose presence enveloped her, giving her a strong sense of security. And Li Yang, though young, possessed that ability.
"Really?" Li Yang asked skeptically. He clearly didn't believe Xue Tao's words; after all, he'd been with so many women and understood girls' minds quite well. Xue Tao was just trying to reassure himself.
"Of course it's true, would I lie to you?" Xue Tao glared at Li Yang, but she was wearing sunglasses, so Li Yang couldn't see her. However, he could guess from her expression.
Li Yang chuckled and said, "You're talking about your own decision and ideas. But what I do is my own business, and you have no right to interfere." Li Yang shook his head, disagreeing with Xue Tao's decision.
"It seems you've really grown up and learned to say no." Xue Tao glanced at Li Yang with surprise.
"Of course, I'm so old now. I've done so many things, am I not mature enough?" Li Yang said speechlessly. He couldn't believe that in Xue Tao's eyes, he used to be just a child who never grew up. How pathetic.
"I had some doubts before, but I believe it now," Xue Tao said, nodding.
"Looks like I came to the right place today, I even received such a strange recognition~" Li Yang shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly. He never imagined that he had been so immature.
"However, you recently did something very immature. But I admire it~" Xue Tao turned her head and quietly glanced at Li Yang, saying softly.
"I know what you're talking about. No matter which one of you is involved, I won't let that bastard get away with it. If it weren't for the rule that murderers pay with their lives, I would have already chopped him off with one stroke." Li Yang said with a cold snort, his face terrifyingly cold.
“I knew you would do this. You are perfectly capable of doing something like this. But the consequences of this are truly severe. Have you thought of a strategy to deal with it?” Xue Tao slowed down and asked softly with concern.
"Strategy? What strategy do you want? He's just going to sue me. A case that happened in Jiangdong City will inevitably be sued in Jiangdong City. Do you think he can fight me in Jiangdong City? He won't win a lawsuit no matter what." Li Yang said with a disdainful sneer.
“That’s right. You’re absolutely right. It would be really difficult to find someone in Jiangdong City to deal with you. It’s practically impossible. But what if someone from outside Jiangdong City gets involved?” Xue Tao said hypothetically.
"People from other provinces or cities? Impossible. That leaves only higher up. Which bigwig can the Zuo family get their hands on?" Li Yang asked casually. As the only remaining high-ranking officer in the National Security Bureau, a special personnel, why would he be afraid of anyone? However, Li Yang also had a vague worry. Why, after so long, after Zhou Tong and the others' incident, hadn't anyone summoned him to explain or arrange matters for the National Security Bureau? Had something happened at the top?
"I'm not entirely sure who it is, but Longteng Group is a leading private enterprise in China, a powerful shady empire. Countless people are connected to them. Now that Zuo Tengfei has gotten into such a big mess, Zuo Yongchun will definitely do whatever it takes to make you pay," Xue Tao said worriedly.
"Just tell me, who's behind the Longteng Group?" Li Yang said nonchalantly.
"Many of the most privileged second and third-generation 'red' children in Beijing have very close relationships with these fathers and sons. They have people in the National Development and Reform Commission and the Organization Department of the Central Committee, and they even have dealings with some veteran generals. If Zuo Yongchun mobilizes them, you'll be in real danger," Xue Tao said, frowning as he analyzed for Li Yang.
"What can they do to me?" Li Yang retorted.
"We'll arrest you. Intentionally harming someone can get you a few years in prison," Xue Tao said, stating the worst possible outcome.
"Oh. Is that so? Then are we afraid of them? Our Brilliant Years' assets are no less than theirs, right? You must have powerful backers in Beijing, right? Besides, I have my own backers too. Then let's have a good fight and see who is stronger and who will be the final victor~" Li Yang said without any fear.
Xue Tao's eyes gleamed with admiration. She admired Li Yang's fearless and spirited demeanor; this was true manly courage. "But that's only the worst-case scenario. Don't worry, I think if I put in the effort, I can move as many people as the Longteng Group can. They're all people who get paid to eat; they'll protect you when there's no risk, but once it gets dirty for them, they'll run far away to protect themselves first. That's what politicians are like; the second and third generations of the Red Army are the most typical examples. I think the final outcome will be resolved through underworld dealings. After all, if we fight to a standstill in the open, those backers of the Zuo family will hide and avoid us. In the end, they can't deal with you officially, so they'll have to deal with you covertly. And isn't that what you're best at?"
"Hehe... well said. That's why I've never taken the Zuo family seriously. We'll deal with whatever comes our way, let's see how much trouble they can cause. Oh, we're here, let's go. Let's park the car~" After chuckling, Li Yang realized they were outside the movie theater and reminded Xue Tao to park the car.
Xue Tao parked the car, and they went to buy tickets.
"Hello, two tickets, for Rise of the Planet of the Apes and The Legend of the White Snake," Li Yang said to the ticket seller.
"Couples get a 20% discount, would you like some?" The ticket seller looked at the couple and recommended the tickets. Although Xue Tao was a very mature woman, practically dripping with moisture, her skin was as fair and delicate as a young girl's, and with her outfit, she looked even younger than Li Yang. The two of them truly looked like a perfect couple.
Xue Tao suddenly felt a little shy, as if she had returned to her seventeen-year-old self. She lowered her head slightly, held Li Yang's arm, and remained silent. Li Yang smiled slightly, thinking to himself, "Miss, you have excellent taste. We are a couple."
"Okay. Two couple tickets~" Li Yang accepted the ticket seller's recommendation.
"Two cups of fruit juice and a big bag of popcorn chicken~" Li Yang said, glancing at the window on one side.
After buying the items and movie tickets, the two of them each took theirs. Li Yang pinched a piece of popcorn chicken and placed it near Xue Tao's mouth, smiling slightly, "Open your mouth, ah—"
Xue Tao seemed to be enjoying her current state, her face beaming with a pure and sweet smile, happiness almost etched on her features, her mouth wide open in welcome. Li Yang stared at her small mouth, feeling a little parched, his movements momentarily halting, wanting to linger a little longer to admire Xue Tao's current state. Xue Tao's eyes flickered, noticing Li Yang's burning gaze, and she immediately understood his thoughts. With a quick glance, before Li Yang could even offer her the chicken, she stood up and gulped down the popcorn chicken in one go. At the end, perhaps due to the excessive movement, her small mouth brushed against Li Yang's finger, leaving a faint damp mark.
Li Yang's eyes widened immediately, and he licked his lips, asking, "Is it good?"
"What did you say?" Xue Tao retorted.
"Chicken nuggets. What did you think they were?" Li Yang's heart skipped a beat. Did they mean to ask about your fingers?
"Popcorn chicken, not bad. Good for killing time, huh?" Xue Tao smiled faintly, then turned and left. Li Yang hurriedly followed, asking, "Is this your first time?"
"It's my first time~" Xue Tao replied without looking up.
"Do you know what I mean by 'first time'?" Li Yang said with a wicked grin.
"Isn't it popcorn chicken? Do you mean watching a movie here?" Xue Tao looked at Li Yang suspiciously, wondering what he meant.
"Hehe...yes, I was talking about popcorn chicken. I didn't expect this to be your first time eating popcorn chicken," Li Yang nodded and said.