Chapter 2026: The Surprise She Brought

Is it interesting?

Wei Yangyang does not think so.

She only feels it is a waste of brain cells.

Really, if she had this time, she would love to go home, take a hot bath, and rest early.

However, thinking of the person beside her still looking at her expectantly, Wei Yangyang had no choice but to force a smile and say, "That makes so much sense, but I still need to practice and practice."

"Mm, take your time, I believe in you."

"What do you believe in Yangyang for?"

Li Xingyan walked over and happened to hear Su Kexuan's last sentence.

Su Kexuan did not answer him, but checked the time instead.

Then she said helplessly, "No way, you said ten minutes, and you really gave ten minutes?"

"I am very punctual."

"Fine, fine, fine, you are the most punctual," Su Kexuan said, then winked at Wei Yangyang, "I'll ask you out alone another day!"

Wei Yangyang smiled, then nodded.

Having received her agreement, Su Kexuan also revealed a smile.

But when she saw Li Xingyan, her smile faded a little.

And the look in her eyes when she looked at him carried a bit of disdain.

It was as if...

She was annoyed that Li Xingyan had interrupted her chat with Wei Yangyang.

Li Xingyan noticed the strange look in the depths of Su Kexuan's eyes.

This made him frown.

And when he saw Wei Yangyang's current state, his brow relaxed again.

At this moment, Wei Yangyang had light in her eyes, and she was no longer wilted.

She looked up at Li Xingyan and asked, "Xingyan, did you see the people arguing over there?"

"I don't care who is arguing, but you... were chatting very happily with Su Kexuan?"

"Mm, she is quite interesting."

"Interesting? Once you witness the methods this person uses to make money, you'll know just how 'interesting' she is!"

Uh...

Seeing Li Xingyan grinding his teeth, Wei Yangyang tentatively asked, "Were you swindled by her?"

"No, it was just mutual exploitation!"

Li Xingyan did not admit it.

But he was just being stubborn.

He was not only stubborn himself, but also issued a warning to Wei Yangyang: "Keep some distance from her, be careful she sells you off!"

"It doesn't matter if I'm sold, anyway my boyfriend has money and can redeem me."

When Wei Yangyang spoke, her eyes curved into smiles.

That cute appearance made Li Xingyan not have the heart to pursue the fact that she was changing the subject.

In the end, Li Xingyan decided not to talk about disappointing topics, but instead said, "Let's go, I'll take you to meet my business partner."

Someone who could be introduced by Li Xingyan must be very impressive in some aspect.

Wei Yangyang felt curious.

However, just at this moment...

The originally muffled crying suddenly became sharp.

Wei Yangyang followed the sound and looked over, only to see that lady wearing the fake brooch covering half of her face.

Clearly, she had been slapped.

The crowd directed accusations at the lady's husband.

The man had just been impulsive.

At this moment, he felt he had lost all face.

He glared viciously at his wife, then dragged her away with him.

Wei Yangyang saw that man's gaze.

The ferocity within it made her unable to help but feel worried: "Will she be alright?"

"In this circle, everyone has their own way of resolving things, don't worry."

Li Xingyan's explanation left people feeling confused.

Wei Yangyang did not understand.

Li Xingyan did not explain either; he smiled at Wei Yangyang, then took her hand to go meet an elderly gentleman with white hair.

And this person was exactly the Finance scholar Su Kexuan had mentioned.

This person was indeed learned.

But he would not show off his knowledge; even when facing an outsider like Wei Yangyang, he was very patient.

The old gentleman would even use common language to explain some obscure Finance principles.

Once Wei Yangyang heard it, she accepted it very quickly.

It just so happened that Wei Yangyang had been cramming Finance knowledge a while ago; using her existing knowledge plus what she had just learned, she actually chatted with the old gentleman quite vividly.

At this very moment, Wei Yangyang suddenly understood why Su Kexuan would hold this old man in such high regard.

He really was an elder worthy of respect!

However, the old gentleman spoke too much and coughed a little.

Wei Yangyang then took the initiative to go and get a glass of water for the old gentleman.

Taking advantage of Wei Yangyang's absence, the old gentleman smiled and said to Li Xingyan, "You, you even told me not to scare your girlfriend, yet she is clearly very steady."

Wei Yangyang's performance also surprised Li Xingyan a little.

He looked at Wei Yangyang's back and murmured with a faint smile, "She is growing very fast; sometimes, even I feel pleasantly surprised."

"May I take that as you complimenting your girlfriend?"

"You may understand it that way."

"Sigh, then your compliment is too subtle; you could be appropriately more enthusiastic."

Li Xingyan looked at the old gentleman and asked, "What, do you also have research in the field of love?"

"This isn't research, but experience. I have been married for thirty years, and my wife and I hardly ever quarrel."

The old gentleman and his wife are a model couple in their circle.

This point is beyond doubt.

Just then, Wei Yangyang walked back carrying the water and handed it to the old gentleman.

"Thank you, young lady."

"You are welcome."

After Wei Yangyang finished speaking, she heard Li Xingyan say, "We should be going too."

Upon hearing this, the old gentleman hurriedly said, "Leaving so early?"

"The purpose of us coming here today was just to make our relationship public. If it weren't for wanting to introduce Yangyang to you, we would have left long ago."

Hmm, Li Xingyan's second half of that sentence did make the old gentleman feel comfortable inside.

However, comfortable as he was, the old gentleman still had to remind Li Xingyan, "There is an awards segment later; it is said that the organizers want to invite you to go on stage to present an award."

"No one has communicated that to me."

"Perhaps they want to act first and report later."

In fact, this was the organizers playing a little trick.

They wanted to use Li Xingyan's fame to add prestige to the winners.

But if they asked in advance, Li Xingyan would refuse nine times out of ten.

That is why they had to act first and report later.

And Li Xingyan leaving early would certainly disrupt their plan.

Li Xingyan said indifferently, "How they arrange things has nothing to do with me."

"Sigh, you young man, you really are as domineering as ever."

The old gentleman actually quite liked the domineering air about Li Xingyan.

But in a relationship, if one were also this domineering... that would cause trouble.

The old gentleman looked at Wei Yangyang and asked with a smile, "Does this kid bully you?"

"No, he treats me very well."

"That is for the best, but if he dares to bully you, come find me, and I will use him as a negative example during my next lecture tour and spread it far and wide!"

The old gentleman's words made Wei Yangyang laugh.

She curved her eyes and said, "Don't worry, if he dares to bully me, there will be no need for you to take action; I will solve it myself first."

"Oh, how do you intend to solve it?"

Wei Yangyang's lips moved, but her wrist was gripped by Li Xingyan.

Afterwards, Li Xingyan said in a deep voice, "Our affairs need not trouble you; farewell."

As his voice fell, Li Xingyan took Wei Yangyang and left.

The departure of the two naturally drew the attention of the crowd.

Wei Yangyang pursed her lips and asked Li Xingyan, "Are we just leaving like this?"