Chapter 146: Meeting Jiang Lele

Before leaving the police station, Lin Yu deliberately discussed countermeasures with Hu Rongqiang, planning to use high-pressure tactics to intimidate the two female celebrities once more. He hoped they would see the light, abandon darkness for the light, and step forward to testify against Liang Tian, who had committed all sorts of wickedness. He wanted to restore a simple and pure world to the straightforward Xiao Qiangwei.

Having settled this troublesome matter, Lin Yu drove the three young women home and then dialed Jiang Lele's phone number, eager to acquire the burned disc and certain technical methods from her.

Arranging to meet at the Geren Western Restaurant, Lin Yu bid farewell to Qi Yue and the others, heading out alone to the rendezvous.

Knowing that Lin Yu was going to meet Jiang Lele, Qi Yue kept a sullen face long after he left, clearly showing her displeasure.

At that moment, Yang Zhilin, who was helping Xiao Qiangwei remove her makeup, clearly noticed her best friend's unhappiness and suggested, "How about the few of us follow them and take a look? After all, we know their meeting place is the Geren Western Restaurant."

"Right! Why should we stay at home? Let's go, right now!" Upon hearing this, Qi Yue instantly regained her spirit.

This poor arrangement spelled disaster for Xiao Qiangwei, who had just removed her makeup. Her bare face had barely been exposed for a single minute before she was doomed to be painted in gaudy colors once again.

Feeling rather awkward, Xiao Qiangwei unhappily suggested, "I don't want to put on makeup! Let's just go out like this. At worst, I'll wear a hat, a pair of large glasses, and change into a high-necked turtleneck sweater."

"Won't it be very easy to get exposed like that?" Yang Zhilin asked with concern. Yet she also understood how uncomfortable it was for a pretty girl to be forced to look ugly every single time she stepped outside.

"What's there to be afraid of! We're not thieves. Besides, who would ever expect to run into Sister Qiangwei on the street? Even if someone thinks she looks familiar, they'd never have the nerve to walk right up and peer closely at her!" Qi Yue said offhandedly, and immediately began tidying up her appearance.

Xiao Qiangwei also started humming a tune while cheerfully doling herself up. Although her face would still be hidden behind a high collar and dark sunglasses, she remained utterly delighted.

Three women make a crowd. While the three girls began their bustling preparations, Lin Yu had already arrived in a taxi at the entrance of the Geren Western Restaurant.

Jiang Lele had not yet arrived. Habitually glancing at the time on his Patek Philippe, Lin Yu drifted into memories of the past. He recalled the previous injury and classmate Qi Xiaoyue's extraordinary care, filling his heart with a sweet and comforting warmth.

Immediately afterward, he called Lian Jin, learning from the conversation that the latter had successfully subdued the retired king of mercenaries, Hai Long, and his gang of brothers. Because those punks lacked basic discipline, Lian Jin was currently having Hai Long put them through some militarized training.

Highly satisfied with Lian Jin's efficiency, Lin Yu offered a few words of praise, briefly inquired after Ye Ruoshui, and prepared to hang up.

Yet at that moment, Lian Jin suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Brother Yu, I heard from Hai Long that some notorious street gang bosses—acting on whose orders, I don't know—are planning to wreck the Auntie's shop. The timing seems to be set for next week."

"A notorious gang boss? Who?" Having previously received a warning from Zhang Yang, Lin Yu was not at all surprised to hear Lian Jin bring this up, but anger flared to the absolute extreme within his heart.

Sensing that Lin Yu was furious, Lian Jin patted his chest and guaranteed, "Anyway, I don't have much on my hands right now. Next week, I'll go over to the Auntie's shop to help out. If I run into anyone looking for trouble, I'll just take care of them directly. I suspect this matter is connected to that Municipal Party Committee Secretary Jia Quan. Since he fell from power, a lot of people's interests have been compromised."

"Then I'll have to trouble you. This situation is indeed complicated, so be careful. It's likely just as you said—malicious retaliation from certain individuals," Lin Yu instructed before hanging up the phone.

After ending the call, Lin Yu knitted his brows in thought for a moment, and then a wicked smile gradually bloomed at the corners of his lips. He murmured softly, "Want to cause trouble, do you? You've come at just the right time. I couldn't care less whether you're the Northeast Gang or whoever else."

That wicked smile of his was happenstance caught by Jiang Lele, who had just driven up in a white BMW. After parking the car in a stall, she stepped out.

Smiling, she said to Lin Yu, "You looked so evil when you were smiling just now. Were you thinking of some mischievous things you got up to with your little girlfriend last night?"

"No, I was just thinking of some interesting people and events, and anticipating a turbulent future. Let's go inside," Lin Yu said, making a polite gesture of invitation.

The two of them walked into the Geren Western Restaurant together. Since they hadn't booked a private room, they were seated at an open table in the main hall.

The pale purple sofa was somewhat long, and feeling that sitting directly opposite each other left too much distance, Jiang Lele smilingly shifted to sit on the same side as Lin Yu.

To this affectionate gesture, Lin Yu said nothing—or rather, showed no reaction whatsoever, merely looking calmly toward her and speaking, "You order. I've basically never eaten Western food, so I don't have much experience with it."

"Heh, one look at you tells me you spend all your time eating with young girls and only have experience dealing with little girls," Jiang Lele joked with a smile as she took off her yellow overcoat.

Yet Lin Yu remained utterly devoid of romantic sentiment, merely uttering softly, "Hurry up and order. Once you're done, I have something else to discuss."

Casually ordering some steaks, caviar, and red wine, Jiang Lele handed the menu back to the waiter, then looked at Lin Yu with a confident smile and said playfully, "I know what you need. Besides, I've realized something."

"What is it?"

"Lin Yu, originally I even wanted to pursue you! But after experiencing a few things, I, Jiang Lele, know my own limitations and realize my charm is lacking." Jiang Lele feigned a sigh.

"Heh, how so?" Lin Yu asked with a light smile, his eyes exceptionally dark, bright, and full of vitality.

"Let's not even mention the first two little beauties, Qi Yue and Yang Zhilin, whom you've hidden away in a golden house. Just take the big star Moli, whom you've also collected—she is someone this older sister can only look up to with despair~" Finished speaking, Jiang Lele looked at him with keen interest.

However, Lin Yu's reaction thoroughly disappointed her. Because he showed virtually no reaction at all, merely replying indifferently, "Oh."

"Don't you even want to know how I recognized Moli?" Jiang Lele persisted, unwilling to give up.

"Spit it out." Lin Yu's reaction remained lukewarm, calm, and steady.

"It was because that day we recorded the entire piano duel competition. Afterward, this disc happened to be seen by an assistant of the famous manager Liang Tian. She's usually responsible for everything concerning Moli, so she recognized her at a single glance! What do you think? Quite a coincidence, isn't it?" Jiang Lele said excitedly.

"What? Liang Tian!" Upon hearing this, Lin Yu felt an immediate shock ripple through his heart.

He hurriedly pressed, "Then what happened next? What was Liang Tian's reaction afterward?"

Seeing the previously composed Lin Yu suddenly display a look of nervousness, Jiang Lele spread her hands and said, "As for the aftermath, I genuinely don't know. After all, I can't possibly come into contact with grand managers and big bosses like him."

"Bad! No, I have to go back. I'm sorry, let's meet again next time." Uttering an apology, Lin Yu grabbed his jacket and strode quickly toward the restaurant entrance.

At that moment, however, Jiang Lele suddenly stood up and shouted, "Lin Yu, if you don't come back, you will definitely regret it! Because I have something to say. And it's something you will definitely be interested in!"