"I understand. Next time we go out, you'll take the lead, and I'll recommend you," Jiang Qixin said.
"There's no need. I'm fine as a small team leader. Let's not upset Captain Xin."
"I can have both of you in charge, with him as the leader."
"That could work. Let's leave it at that for now. I'm going to Xiao Xi's place first," Guo Xuyang said, turning to leave.
"Wait for me. I'm going out too," Lü Liang said, following him.
"Mr. Jiang, we'll be heading back now."
"Go ahead, and try to finalize Xiao Xi's situation today."
Guo Xuyang called Li Minxi as soon as he got downstairs.
"Xiao Xi, where are you guys?"
"Still at the Treasure Pavilion. We just arrived a little while ago. Have you finished talking?"
"We're done. I'll come find you," Guo Xuyang said, hanging up the phone.
"You're going to the Treasure Pavilion?" Lü Liang asked.
"Yeah. Xiao Xi is showing my parents around there."
"I'll drive you. I have some business with Mr. Pi," Lü Liang said.
"What is it?"
"Get in the car, and we'll talk on the way."
The two got into Lü Liang's car.
"I saw Li Minyu yesterday with a girl. They seemed a bit off."
"Off? How so?"
"I can't quite explain it. They might have crossed the line of friendship."
"You can tell that?"
"That girl was too alluring."
"What's her name? Where is she from?"
"I think her name is Xin something. She should be part of the special forces in Bureau 14."
"Xin something? Tong Xin?"
"Yes, Tong Xin. Do you know her?"
"I'm not sure if it's the same person. Big eyes, long hair, looks a bit like a high school student."
"Yes, that's her."
"She's also a teammate in Stellar Scavenger. What about her?"
"Her relationship with Li Minyu seems a little too close."
"Isn't Li Minyu also in special forces? Are they colleagues?"
"I saw them leaving a hotel yesterday. Li Minyu's gait was unusual. Also, that Tong Xin seemed particularly interested in you."
"Interested in me? How?"
"She kept urging Li Minyu to go home for Xiao Xi's engagement and wanted to go to your place too."
"Really? That's strange. I'll pay attention when I get back."
"I'm going to see Mr. Pi to tell him to put in more effort, and also to check if Li Minyu's orientation is an issue. If that's the case, we should switch departments quickly."
"Isn't Mr. Jiang very familiar with Xiao Xi's father? Doesn't he know about this?"
"What are you talking about? Old Li might not know about this either. Regardless, ask Xiao Xi if she knows about this."
"No, you'd better spare me. Xiao Xi would go crazy on me. These are personal matters, not our concern. Also, be careful with your wording when you talk to Fatty, don't let him go nuts."
"I know. You still call him Fatty? Fatty has recovered quite well, you know."
"I know. I was the one who helped him. He said Li Minyu found him too fat, so he wanted to lose weight. But he does look much younger now."
"Won't he regret losing the weight he worked so hard to gain?"
"He'll regret it if he can't lose it."
As they spoke, they arrived at Panjiayuan.
"You go to the Treasure Pavilion. I won't be going. I'm going to chat with Mr. Pi," Lü Liang said, driving towards the parking lot.
When Guo Xuyang arrived at the Treasure Pavilion, Li Minxi was chatting with Wu Youzhi upstairs, along with Guo Yiyu and Wu Shangqing.
"So soon? I thought you'd take longer?" Li Minxi said.
"Brother Liang drove me here. He's gone to see Fatty."
"Looking for Fatty? What for?"
"It's about your sister. He wants Fatty to chase your sister quickly."
"When did he become a matchmaker?"
"Brother Liang said he saw your sister yesterday. Didn't your sister say she was going home last night?"
"Yes. What's wrong?"
"It seems a young girl followed your sister home. You'll know when you get there."
"She's going home, fine, but why bring a young girl?"
"Perhaps she's her friend?"
"I've never heard her bring friends home before. Doesn't she know what day it is today? And she's still bringing someone home."
"That's what Brother Liang said, it might not be accurate. We'll know tonight."
"It's getting late. Let's head back," Li Minxi said.
"Let's go, it's better to go early than late," Guo Yiyu said.
So, they bid farewell to Wu Youzhi and Wu Bing and headed to Li Minxi's home.
Meanwhile, Li Minyu had already arrived home with Tong Xin.
"Mom, I'm back," she called out to Xu Yifan.
"It's good you're back. And who is this?"
"My friend, Tong Xin. She's off today, so I brought her over to play," Li Minyu said.
"Hello, Auntie!" Tong Xin said sweetly.
"Hello, hello, please come in," Xu Yifan said quickly. However, she was inwardly puzzled. What was the meaning of bringing a friend home on such a special day?
"Xin Xin, please sit down. I'll go upstairs to change and then come down."
"Okay, Sister Xiao Yu."
"Xin Xin? Are you and Xiao Yu colleagues?"
"Yes, Auntie. But we're not in the same team."
"Oh, this is the first time Xiao Yu has brought a friend home."
"Then I'm truly honored, Auntie. I'm on vacation these days, and Sister Xiao Yu saw I had nothing to do, so she brought me along."
"I see. Did Xiao Yu tell you why she was coming home today?"
"She did. She said it was Sister Xiao Xi's engagement, and she wanted me to come and see."
"This child, why would she want to see an engagement?" Xu Yifan said.
"What are you two talking about?" Li Minyu came down wearing casual clothes.
"Xiao Xi's boyfriend's family will be here soon. What do you look like wearing this? Go upstairs and change quickly."
"I'm not going out. Of course, I'll wear this. It's fine. I've met that Guo Xuyang before."
"His parents are coming too. It's very impolite to be dressed like this. Go upstairs and change quickly," Xu Yifan said, a little annoyed.
"So troublesome. Alright, alright, I'll change," Li Minyu said, turning to go upstairs again.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
Xu Yifan hurried to open the door. She saw Li Minxi holding Guo Xuyang's arm, with large bags and luggage, standing at the door. Guo Yiyu and Wu Shangqing stood behind them.
"Mom, I'm back. This is Yang Zi, and this is Yang Zi's dad and mom," Li Minxi said.
"Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister, please come in. You must be tired from the journey."
"Not tired, little sister. It's our first time here, so we didn't bring much. This is for you," Wu Shangqing said, handing over a jewelry box. This was the Imperial Green necklace that Guo Xuyang had prepared for Wu Shangqing, and he had brought it along.
"Look, you didn't have to bring anything. Xiao Xi, pour some water for your uncle and aunt," Xu Yifan said, accepting the jewelry box.
"No need to be so polite. Xiao Xi, please sit down."
"Mom, why hasn't Dad come back yet?"
"He should be back soon. Something must have delayed him. He said yesterday he'd be back early today."
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