Xiao Anjing arrived at the restaurant as promised and found that in addition to Ai Yifeng, Xi Xianya was also there.
"So that's why you specifically invited me to dinner. It seems your real intention isn't just the meal," he said to Ai Yifeng with a smile as he sat down.
Ai Yifeng and Xi Xianya looked a little embarrassed. They handed him the menu and said, "Mr. Xiao, please order whatever you like. We are truly grateful to you this time."
Anjing stared at the menu and said without reservation, "Then I'll really order whatever I want, and I'll order the best dishes."
Xi Xianya quickly nodded and said, "I've done too many wrong things to the group, and you're still willing to help me. You don't need to be polite at all."
Anjing ordered a few dishes he usually liked, not the most expensive ones, but he was just joking with them.
Closing the menu, he looked at Ai Yifeng and asked, "I heard from the lawyer that you're quite something. You actually persuaded Zhao Jianhua's assistant at the scene to tell the truth at the police station."
Ai Yifeng lowered his head. He had invited Anjing to dinner today because he wanted to confess that it was actually an exchange with Zhao Jianhua's wife.
But he didn't know how to start, fearing Anjing would be angry if he found out.
"Actually, it wasn't me who persuaded him; it was Zhao Jianhua's wife."
Ai Yifeng asked in surprise, "Why would she help you?"
"She had conditions," Ai Yifeng still didn't dare to look at Anjing and said, "She asked me to help their group with the bid for that online platform."
Anjing then remembered that although Zhao Jianhua was seriously injured and had not woken up, Zhao Jianhua's group still had to complete the online platform project undertaken by the Huangfu Group.
He hadn't expected Zhao Jianhua's wife to think of such a method, making a deal with Ai Yifeng.
Seeing the smile disappear from Anjing's face, Xi Xianya thought he was blaming Yifeng. She quickly took all the blame upon herself and said, "Mr. Xiao, this is all my fault. I shouldn't have trusted Zhao Jianhua so easily and caused such a big disaster. Yifeng did this for me; he never thought of betraying you and President Qin..."
"It's good that he can help you," Anjing was just a little surprised and didn't blame Ai Yifeng. "This project wasn't ours to begin with, so him helping Zhao Jianhua's wife with this project doesn't constitute betrayal."
Hearing him say this, Ai Yifeng and Xi Xianya both breathed a sigh of relief, feeling less tense.
Xi Xianya couldn't help but ask, "What about President Qin? If he finds out about this, will he blame us?"
"Probably not," Anjing understood Tianyi's thoughts and said, "We weren't very interested in this project anyway. Zhao Jianhua getting this project should have involved some private dealings with the Huangfu Group."
Ai Yifeng asked in confusion, "Zhao Jianhua's group's main business is construction, and Huangfu Group is in the financial industry. They have no business dealings, so how could there be a transaction?"
"It has to do with Xie Zhendong of the Xie Corporation," Anjing knew that the Huangfu Group's acquisition of the Xie Corporation would soon be clear, so there was no need to hide it. He told them about some of Zhao Jianhua's dealings with Xie Zhendong.
Xie Zhendong wanted to use a scoundrel like Zhao Jianhua to achieve his own goals, but he never expected that Zhao Jianhua, under the temptation of profit, would betray him and the Xie Corporation without hesitation.
After listening, Ai Yifeng finally understood and said leisurely, "Actually, Zhao Jianhua betrayed Xie Zhendong but didn't gain much from the Huangfu Group. When I helped them with this project, I found that their bid price was too low, but they had to complete the online platform to high standards, with almost no profit. From what Zhao Jianhua's wife meant, she just hoped to complete the project smoothly without losing money."
Anjing couldn't help but shake his head, thinking how formidable the Huangfu Group really was. They took all the benefits and played both sides, giving no advantage to anyone.
No wonder Tianyi didn't want to pursue this project anymore. It was better to stay away from such troubles and protect oneself.
At this moment, the waiter brought all the dishes. Anjing picked up his chopsticks first and said with a smile, "Eat quickly, I'm starving."
Ai Yifeng responded and picked up some food, placing it in Xi Xianya's bowl first.
"You guys, what's going on?" Anjing deliberately teased them.
Xi Xianya was very embarrassed and wanted to return the food in her bowl to Ai Yifeng, but Ai Yifeng stopped her and put more food in for her, saying, "Why are you being so polite with me? Even if you don't eat, the baby in your belly needs to eat."
Anjing couldn't help but laugh, seeing that Ai Yifeng was indeed a straightforward man, openly showing his love for Xi Xianya.
Xi Xianya glared at Yifeng. With Anjing present, she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
Anjing coughed lightly and cleared his throat, saying, "So, you've officially confirmed your relationship. You should take her to Tianyi's house for a meal, and let your sister be happy for you too."
"Sister?" Xi Xianya forgot her shyness and asked, "Yifeng, you have a sister? Why is she at President Qin's house?"
Since he and Xianya had confirmed their relationship, he wouldn't hide it from her anymore. He replied, "Because she is President Qin's wife. We are half-brother and sister, so we don't have the same last name."
"Your sister is the great designer Gu. So President Qin is your brother-in-law," Xi Xianya said, finding it a bit unbelievable.
Anjing smiled and said, "Then you know why President Qin didn't blame you after your incident and even asked me to help you hire a lawyer. That's why he believes Yifeng wouldn't betray him and wouldn't blame you either. But you are still on bail. If you can't be acquitted, have you thought about what you'll do?"
Yifeng said firmly, "If she has to go to jail, I'll wait for her."
Xi Xianya was touched and said softly, "I'm pregnant with his child, and no matter what, I will give birth to it."
"You truly have a love stronger than gold," Anjing raised his drink and said, "Then I wish you both happiness."
They all picked up their drinks and clinked glasses.
Anjing took a sip of his drink and continued, "Fortunately, you've seen Zhao Jianhua's true colors and know who truly cares about you..."
"Mr. Xiao, you mentioned my father last time, and then I got into trouble and was arrested. I didn't have time to ask for clarification." Xi Xianya had invited him to dinner with Yifeng today for another reason: she wanted to find out how Zhao Jianhua harmed her father.
"Yes, I haven't explained the whole thing to you yet. How did you determine that Zhao Jianhua was the mastermind behind harming your father and then took such astonishing actions against him?" Anjing was also curious about this.
Xi Xianya drank the entire glass of beverage. Thinking about this matter still made her feel distressed.
"It was a matter of necessity at the time. Zhao Jianhua is a wolf in sheep's clothing. After he used me, he didn't fulfill his promise and even wanted me to continue being his and his friends' plaything. For self-preservation, I used what you told me to test them. I didn't expect Zhao Jianhua and his assistant's reaction to give me the answer. That's when I couldn't control myself and acted excessively."
Seeing her pained expression as she spoke, Yifeng couldn't help but put his arm around her shoulder, wanting to offer her some comfort.