"Beep beep beep."
On the way back, Ye Qiu unexpectedly received a phone call.
"Ye Qiu? We have a class reunion the night after tomorrow, are you free to join?" Song Sisi's voice came from the other end of the phone.
Song Sisi was Ye Qiu's middle school classmate and the class president. In Ye Qiu's memory, Song Sisi was a great beauty in middle school, highly favored by classmates, and was regarded as the school's number one queen.
Originally, Ye Qiu wanted to refuse, but before he could say it, he changed his mind, "Since I'm returning to live a simple life this time, attending this class reunion wouldn't hurt."
"Alright! Where is it, and what time does it start?"
"Hyatt Hotel, 7 PM!" At this point, Song Sisi seemed to remember something and added, "Oh, and remember to bring a female companion."
"A female companion?"
Upon hearing these words, Phoenix's figure involuntarily appeared in Ye Qiu's mind, but at this moment...
Originally Ye Qiu wanted to say he didn't have a female companion, but Song Sisi had already hung up the phone, leaving Ye Qiu helpless and worried about where to find one.
While Ye Qiu was troubled, a group of people gathered in a hidden place in Jiangnan.
These people were sitting in a conference room, silently yet exuding an invisible aura, and on the wall of the main seat in the conference room was engraved a large character—Ten!
Strictly speaking, this was not a character, but a symbol.
Blood Cross!
This symbol may not be understood by ordinary people, but in the Mercenary Realm and Assassin Realm, this symbol is legendary, like a mythic existence.
"Creak."
Just then, the conference room door opened, and a middle-aged man walked in.
The middle-aged man carried a serious expression, walked straight to the main seat of the conference room and said: "Just received orders from above, we must be more restrained during this period."
"What's wrong?"
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, everyone present was puzzled.
Blood Cross has immense power not only within Huaxia but worldwide; why such a powerful entity still needs to restrain?
"It's an order from above! We must be careful in handling and protecting that item!" Taking a deep breath, the middle-aged man continued:
"I know you're all filled with disdain, thinking no one in Huaxia can deal with us Blood Cross! But it's different this time because… the Demon King is here!"
"What?"
"The Demon King has come to Jiangnan City?"
"What's he here for?"
Demon King!
Upon hearing these words, every member of Blood Cross could not remain calm.
Blood Cross dares to look down on all of Huaxia, even the world's factions, but they dare not underestimate the Demon King.
Because Blood Cross was almost ruined by the Demon King back in the day!
Thinking about the Demon King's various glorious deeds, everyone couldn't help but shudder, fear covering their faces; in their eyes, the Demon King is simply their nightmare!
"The Demon King suddenly arrived in Jiangnan City; we don't know what he's up to, but one thing is clear, no matter what he intends to do, we should avoid him, never provoke him!"
"Yes!"
The Blood Cross members immediately agreed without hesitation upon hearing the middle-aged man, showing just how weighty the name Demon King is in their minds.
...
The following morning, Ye Qiu got up early and headed to Bai Group.
Upon arriving at the company, Ye Qiu chose a Mercedes in the garage and drove to the address provided by Lan Ying.
Bai Lan's villa was in the southern part of Jiangnan City, in Jiangnan District. Being named after the city level showed its prestige naturally; those who lived here were either wealthy or noble.
"President Bai, this is Ye Qiu, I've arrived outside the villa."
After reaching his destination, Ye Qiu sent Bai Lan a text message.
Soon, a graceful figure stepped out from the villa.
Her figure was curvaceous, a perfect nine-body ratio, and her face was flawless, almond-shaped, long eyelashes, a sexy cherry-lipped mouth, and skin as smooth as silk—all envied traits by countless women.
However, at this moment, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, displaying she was not in a great mood.
Ye Qiu was slightly stunned and surprised upon seeing her.
This woman Ye Qiu had met before; she was none other than Bai Lan, whom Ye Qiu had saved over a month ago.
Ye Qiu didn't expect his boss to be Bai Lan, but he said nothing more.
"Are you Ye Qiu?"
Bai Lan, upon seeing Ye Qiu, felt he was somewhat familiar and asked.
"Yes."
Ye Qiu nodded, then opened the car door for Bai Lan.
Looking at Ye Qiu's figure, Bai Lan found him more and more familiar. Could it be... him?
Bai Lan was a bit dazed; the silhouette was etched deeply in her mind over a month ago, and though vague, it was unforgettable.
She couldn't count how many late nights that silhouette appeared repeatedly in her dreams.
"You resemble a soldier I encountered over a month ago." Bai Lan suddenly said without knowing why.
"Then you must have mistaken identity." Ye Qiu knew Bai Lan was referring to him but didn't admit it.
This time he returned to Jiangnan City to live an ordinary life; if Bai Lan knew it was him, his life would surely change, so he chose not to acknowledge:
"I retired a year ago."
"Oh..."
Listening to Ye Qiu's words, Bai Lan felt a heaviness in her chest, unclear about her emotions—disappointed? Sad? Or something else?
But one thing was certain, she wanted to see the man etched in her mind one more time, even if she could never repay his act of saving her, just one meeting would satisfy her.
"He's fine! But you'll never be able to see him again!"
Suddenly, Bai Lan remembered what the female officer told her that day.
Am I really never going to see him in my life?
Bai Lan felt inexplicably restless but deeply powerless.
"Alas!"
She sighed, got into the car, and said to Ye Qiu, "Let's go to the company."
Bai Lan's change in mood was all seen by Ye Qiu, but during this process, he remained silent; since he chose not to recognize, there was no need to say more.