Just then, the villa's main gate opened, and the cool and elegant Su Yinxue walked in.

Following her was a knowledgeable and sweet-looking girl.

The girl had her hair in a ponytail, a sky-blue denim skirt, and was wearing a white shirt with a black blazer.

It was none other than Liang Jiayi.

The moment Liang Jiayi saw Yang Fei, she cheerfully ran over.

With a slap, she hit Yang Fei on the shoulder.

"You stinker, we meet again."

Yang Fei laughed heartily and stood up.

"Wife Jiayi, how come you have time to come over?"

Liang Jiayi had fought countless times against this nickname of "wife Jiayi."

But every time they met, that rascal Yang Fei would still call her as he always did.

Over time, Liang Jiayi had grown numb to it, and even other women had become accustomed to hearing it.

After all, this scoundrel called everyone wife.

Liang Jiayi glared at Yang Fei reproachfully.

"What, seeing me makes you unhappy? Then I'll just leave."

She turned to walk away.

Yang Fei hurriedly grabbed her hand, pressed down on her shoulder, and pushed her onto the sofa.

"I've been thinking about you night and day, how could I be unhappy now that I've finally seen you, here, have an apple."

Liang Jiayi huffed and rolled her eyes at Yang Fei.

"Believe you? That's a joke, all you know is sweet talk."

Although she was scolding him with her words, she still took the apple Yang Fei handed her.

Moreover, her eyes were smiling, and she did not seem angry at all.

Liang Jiayi and Yang Fei chatted warmly and affectionately.

Yet Li Hengkun was staring at Liang Jiayi dumbfounded, like a toad struck by lightning.

This chief secretary of the municipal party committee, though young.

Was well-known within the Yannan Municipal Government, without exception.

Given Li Hengkun's status, it was natural that Liang Jiayi did not know him.

But Li Hengkun was very familiar with Liang Jiayi.

Li Hengkun's father had worked his whole life.

Yet he was just a deputy director of the municipal education bureau, and his career had reached its end.

However, Liang Jiayi's career was just beginning.

This girl in her twenties had just started out as the number one secretary in the municipal party office.

Such a starting point was outrageously high, and her future was boundless.

Not to mention Li Hengkun, even in front of Liang Jiayi, his father would have to be very respectful.

It was just that Li Hengkun really couldn't understand.

Why would Liang Jiayi appear here?

And she seemed to be as familiar with Yang Fei as old friends.

Rumors had it that Liang Jiayi was a young cadre with strong principles.

She, like Secretary Luo of Luo Dicheng, advocated hard work.

Though she was cordial to people, she never had much private contact with others.

But at this moment, seeing her chatting warmly with Yang Fei.

Their relationship was probably not as simple as that of ordinary friends.

Li Hengkun, who had grown up in a family of officials, keenly sensed that Yang Fei's identity was not simple.

After chatting with Yang Fei for a bit, Liang Jiayi turned around and suddenly noticed Li Hengkun.

She felt that he looked somewhat familiar, "Eh, you are... I seem to have seen you somewhere before?"

Li Hengkun stood up with utmost respect, his demeanor restrained and humble.

"Miss Liang, good to see you. My name is Li Hengkun, I'm a teacher at Yannan Polytechnic University."

"The last time Secretary Luo inspected Polytechnic University, we met each other."

Liang Jiayi suddenly realized, "No wonder I thought you looked familiar."

"Miss Liang, you're so busy with work, yet you remember a person like me, I'm truly honored."

Li Hengkun replied with utmost respect.

Liang Jiayi frowned slightly.

"We're just friends gathering here privately, there's no need to be so formal."

The restraint and meticulousness of Li Hengkun indeed made Liang Jiayi feel uncomfortable.

Working during the day inherently requires seriousness and focus, and at this moment, she needed to relax.

At Liang Jiayi's casual remark, Li Hengkun immediately jumped in fright.

"Sure, sure, we'll listen to Miss Liang. Let's not talk about work."

He said they wouldn't discuss work, yet he still appeared humble and restrained.

Even Yang Fei and Xiao Xuanya had become somewhat uncomfortable.

Li Hengkun also clearly felt that the atmosphere in the living room had grown cold.

Being a clever man, he of course knew what was happening.

Thereupon, he exchanged a few more pleasantries, then promptly got up to take his leave.

Xiao Xuanya saw Li Hengkun out of the villa.

Li Hengkun repeatedly insisted it wasn't necessary, his demeanor excessively respectful.

Li Hengkun drove his BMW out of the villa's gate.

He looked back from afar at the slowly closing villa gate.

Li Hengkun heaved a sigh, then wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, murmuring to himself.

"That was close, really terrifying."

Just then, someone gently knocked on the window of the BMW.

Li Hengkun was startled.

Outside stood a short Caucasian man with a long backpack, wearing a black Nike tracksuit with stripes.

He gestured to Li Hengkun, asking for directions.

Under normal circumstances, Li Hengkun would have disregarded such a pedestrian.

However, today, his pride had taken a significant hit, and he was devoid of any haughtiness.

So, he slowly rolled down the car window.

"Hello, do you need help?"

Li Hengkun asked as politely as he could.

At that moment, the Caucasian suddenly made his move and grasped Li Hengkun's neck in a tight grip.

The fingers of the Caucasian felt like iron pincers.

Li Hengkun's vision darkened, and he gasped for breath.

The voice of the Caucasian was deep and resonant, carrying an intimidating power.

"Call Xiao Xuanya," he said, "tell her you have a few words to say to her, and ask her to come to the car."

This Caucasian spoke fluent Beijing dialect, his speech clear and rounded.

"What do you want to do... Are you planning to kidnap Miss Xiao?"

Li Hengkun quickly caught on, panting and struggling to speak.

The Caucasian gave a faint smile.

Without a word, he squeezed harder, and Li Hengkun found himself gasping for air.

In just a few seconds, Li Hengkun's legs flailed wildly, his eyes rolling back.

The agony of asphyxiation felt as if his chest would explode.

The Caucasian didn't release his grip.

He watched as Li Hengkun's pupils dilated, and his complexion turned from purple to gray before finally letting go.

Li Hengkun lay gasping for air like a fish tossed onto a beach.

"Do as I said, or else you'll quickly become a corpse," the Caucasian said calmly and softly.

"Alright, alright, I'll call now, just don't kill me," Li Hengkun begged.

Having grown up in a well-off family, Li Hengkun was accustomed to comfort and had never suffered like this before.

The fear of death immediately made him submit.

The Caucasian nodded, "Don't rush. Regulate your breathing, calm yourself, then call."

"If she notices anything odd in your voice, you know what terrible thing will happen," he warned.

Li Hengkun nodded repeatedly.

In the villa's living room, Liang Jiayi asked curiously.

"Yang Fei, how come this guy is here?"

Yang Fei laughed heartily, recounting the events of the day.

The women all laughed, praising Xiao Xuanya for her clever move.

To handle someone like Li Hengkun, who was pretentious, it took outdoing him at his own game.

To intimidate him to the point where he wouldn't dare continue, cutting off his ambitions at the source.

Liang Jiayi and Su Yinxue still had work to discuss, so they went upstairs.

In the living room, only Xiao Xuanya and Yang Fei chatted sporadically.

It was at this moment that Xiao Xuanya's phone rang.

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