Chapter 12: Maple Enters the Provincial Capital

Chapter 012: Maple Arrives in the Provincial City

When Huang Wei heard the phone ringing, she was momentarily stunned, then quickly took the phone from her small handbag and pressed the answer button. “Hello, Dad, what’s up?”

“My daughter, listen to your father. I was planning to take you to the provincial city to celebrate your aunt’s birthday with me, but something urgent has come up and I need to go out for a while. So you’ll have to go to the provincial city in my place!” Huang Tianba sounded anxious, and it seemed as though he was already setting off.

“Alright, no problem, Dad. You go ahead, I’ll be heading out soon,” Huang Wei replied, realizing that her father must be dealing with something big again. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be so hurried to call about this. Every year, her father personally visited her aunt for her birthday, but this time he couldn’t make it—there must really be an emergency.

“Okay, take care of yourself. And remember to bring that boy, Ye Feng. He’s a good kid,” Huang Tianba said. Last night, he had his men investigate Ye Feng, and found him to be upright and honest, much like Xiao Zhuo. He was said to be pure, as innocent as a blank sheet of paper, though that was before he joined the army.

Hearing her father mention Ye Feng, Huang Wei glanced at the idle young man sitting nearby. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she agreed. Though she was usually arrogant, domineering, and even spoiled among her subordinates, none of this seemed to faze Ye Feng at all; he simply ignored her, which wounded her heart. It’s often said that those with fragile hearts tend to show a tough exterior.

“Alright, Dad, you be careful too,” Huang Wei said. After all, those who live that kind of life are always in danger—one careless move and it could all be over. She hadn’t often joined her father on missions, but she knew well enough of the darkness that lurked in that world, and couldn’t help but worry, especially knowing her father was probably out running some business.

“I will. Wei’er, your father hopes you’ll grow up soon. I’m starting to get old,” Huang Tianba said, a little helplessly, as if he too felt the danger in this business. Huang Wei said nothing, only nodded in response, thinking of her father’s aging face, and she couldn’t help but choke up. Yes, she couldn’t rely on her father forever.

“That’s all for now, Wei’er. I’ll hang up. When you get to the provincial city, buy something nice for your aunt. I’ve transferred half a million to your card,” Huang Tianba said, then hung up. Things were already busy on his end; boarding the plane, his expression solemn, Huang Tianba could only pray silently for a safe return.

“Master, are you sure it’s safe to bring only a few dozen brothers with you this time?” a trusted aide asked with concern, knowing how dangerous the business was. Huang Tianba said nothing, simply shook his head, signaling everyone not to worry.

===================== Astounded to hear the contract application has been approved!

Ten minutes later, two figures—a man and a woman—walked out of the Golden Star Hotel. Huang Wei’s face was filled with pride, especially now that she was the hotel’s general manager; she appeared even more aloof. This wasn’t her true self, but she believed it was necessary to protect herself. “Hey, can you drive?”

“Auntie, I’m not ‘hey,’ I’m Ye Feng!” Ye Feng shot Huang Wei a glare. This woman really was all chest and no brains, he thought, as his gaze swept over her ample figure.

“Hmph!” Huang Wei snorted heavily. Auntie? She was clearly still young! Was he blind? And when she turned, she saw Ye Feng staring intently at her chest, which made her even angrier. “You pervert!”

“Who are you calling a pervert?” Ye Feng snapped. So what if he looked at her chest? Big deal—he could just take his shirt off and show her his eight-pack abs. Honestly.

“Who knows who I’m calling? Pervert!” Huang Wei muttered angrily to herself. If he dared to look, he should dare to admit it—what a rascal.

“Hmph, fine, I won’t call you auntie anymore. Call me by my name, and stop with the ‘hey.’ Alright?” Ye Feng decided to back down. He had indeed stared at her chest, and those assets were truly alluring. Such beautiful scenery shouldn’t be hidden away. Though he relented outwardly, he still felt a bit irritated inside.

“Fine, Ye Feng, let’s go,” Huang Wei said. If this little rascal stared at her, it meant she had some appeal to him. “Oh, do you know how to drive?”

“A little,” Ye Feng answered modestly. Back in the army, he was a skilled driver—he loved speeding around for fun. The trucks there weren’t as flashy as sports cars, but their quality was guaranteed.

“Good, then you can drive for me later. I’ll enjoy being escorted by a bodyguard.” Ye Feng nearly fainted. What kind of talk was that? Hadn’t she ever had such an experience before? It was almost laughable. Still, he kept his thoughts to himself; if the young lady threw a tantrum, it wouldn’t be fun. Besides, he really did want to check out the provincial city.

In the garage, Ye Feng took the car keys from Huang Wei and slid into the driver’s seat of the Porsche. “Hey, what are you waiting for? Get in the car.” Did she expect him to be a full-time bodyguard? Ridiculous.

Wei glared fiercely at Ye Feng, pouting as she got in and sat down with a disgruntled expression. “Drive! What are you waiting for?” Her mood was foul, and this bodyguard seemed utterly indifferent to his employer.

“Off we go!” As soon as Ye Feng finished speaking, the Porsche sped away. Along the way, the two barely spoke; Huang Wei sat brooding, annoyed that Ye Feng didn’t seem to care about her at all. Everyone else fawned over her, but this young man was different. The heiress of the Justice Gate wasn’t used to such treatment. At the same time, she developed a strange feeling toward this masculine man.

After an hour, the car slowed as they entered the provincial city. Huang Wei directed Ye Feng to head to the central jewelry store to buy gifts. Ye Feng acknowledged and turned toward the city center.

Arriving at the largest jewelry city in the province, they got out of the car, immediately attracting envious gazes. The man wasn’t as handsome as some, and his clothes were shabby—how did he land such a beauty? But when they saw the car, their doubts vanished. Just another pretty boy, nothing special. Ye Feng paid no mind to these glances.

As they were about to leave the garage, a discordant voice sounded, causing Ye Feng to frown deeply.