PS: Transition chapter.
This is the chapter I owe the Alliance Master. I've been too busy to pay it back. It seems like I haven't finished paying it back yet …
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"After the party, are you going to spend some alone time with Soyeon?" Li Juli changed the topic when she saw that Tang Jinyan was deep in thought again.
Tang Jinyan came back to his senses and shook his head. "No, I can't.
I've been away from Jeju Island for a few days now. There's a lot of stuff waiting to be done. I'm going to Jeju Island tomorrow morning. I'm going back to Kwang Liang tonight to make some arrangements for Seoul. "
Li Juli said softly, "Don't work too hard."
Tang Jinyan smiled. "I have to do it anyway."
Otherwise, how could he get it?
Li Juli knew what he was going to say. She whispered, "You're alone in Jeju Island … We don't have much to do recently. Let's see when we can go to Jeju Island to accompany you."
"It's fine if you come with everyone. But if you come alone, you have to be careful."
Li Juli smiled. "I'm not afraid of you."
*****
When the party ended, it was already past nine o 'clock in the evening.
Tang Jinyan sent the guests away and arranged for people to protect T-ara's van. He took Song Ji-hyo back to Kwang Liang.
It was worth mentioning that the van was no longer driven by him. It was driven by his old subordinate who had been stationed at his house for a long time. His nickname was Crow, and he was very familiar with Song Ji-hyo.
In addition, there were cars in front, behind, left, and right of his car. They were all filled with bodyguards.
Nowadays, Tang Jinyan was no longer as casual as before. God knows where the dazzling bloody light would appear.
Song Ji-hyo sat next to him in the back seat. She didn't care about Crow's presence in front of her. She leaned lazily on Tang Jinyan's shoulder and stretched comfortably. "Look at you guys today. Are you finally not hiding your entanglement with Li Juli anymore?"
"You saw through it?"
"I saw it the first time I saw T-ara …"
"Are you stupid? Is it really okay to act like Conan?"
Song Ji-hyo laughed, "How is it, Wuli Ninth Masters? When you have too many entanglements with women, are you pleased with yourself, or are you physically and mentally exhausted?"
Tang Jinyan snapped, "Don't you understand?
Are you making fun of me? "
"Why don't you just point a gun at them and take them all?"
"…" Tang Jinyan turned his head away and ignored her.
"Seriously, look at how your head is filled with rotten accounts …"
"Why? Are you jealous or heartbroken?"
"My heart doesn't waver at all. I even feel like laughing."
"Pfft …" Crow, who was driving, couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The veins on Tang Jinyan's forehead were popping out. "Your artistic sense is getting better and better."
"Well, seeing you all like this, I'm very glad that I made the decision back then.
It seems to be a famous saying in China?
I can't remember the specifics, but I think it's about love and marriage. These things are like a besieged city. "
Tang Jinyan had never heard of this saying before. He asked with interest, "What does it say?"
"Well … it seems to say that the people outside the city want to enter, and the people in the city …"
"You really know how to play?"
"Pfft …" Song Ji-hyo almost choked. She pointed at him for a long time before saying, "Your artistic sense is actually much better than mine. Really, are you interested in developing your career in the art world?"
Tang Jinyan didn't respond. He asked, "Your movie will be released on the 15th?"
"Well …" Song Ji-hyo's expression became serious. She looked at him softly. "Can you make it back in time to watch the premiere with me?"
Tang Jinyan didn't hesitate. "No matter what, I'll be back."
It wasn't a matter of the movie. It was because this movie, which they had waited more than half a year for to be released, was actually a medium for them to meet. For them, it was no longer just a movie.
Song Ji-hyo leaned gently on his shoulder. "That's good.
Don't work too late tonight. I'll wait for you at home. "
*****
Stepping into the meeting room of their headquarters in Cool Breeze, Tang Jinyan's old backbones had already gathered and were chatting.
Lee Eun-suk, Takeshi Tamazawa, Long Ya, and the others were all present. Of course, Lee Yoon-rim, who had rushed back from Incheon, was also present.
The moment Tang Jinyan entered the room, his gaze fell on Tang Jinyan's face.
Lee Yoon-rim was stunned. He subconsciously touched his face, only to see that Tang Jinyan's gaze quickly shifted away. He strode into the room and sat on the main seat.
"Everyone is aware of the recent situation."
Tang Jinyan said, "On the surface, we've accomplished a lot of things. However, it's easy to be caught when we're at our most complacent. Therefore, we have to make preparations in the near future."
"Cool Breeze is still our top priority. This is our true foundation. We can't lose it even for a day. As long as we have Cool Breeze, even if we're badly injured outside, we'll be able to make a comeback sooner or later.
Eun-suk … "
Lee Eun-suk said solemnly, "Yes."
"Everything in Cool Breeze is entrusted to you.
In the near future, instruct everyone to be alert and guard against suspicious things of unknown origin. Whether it's Pusan or the remnants of Second Brother's gang, directly chop them into the Han River to feed the fish. Don't be soft-hearted.
As for the Vietnamese, Third Brother has already reconnected with them. Those people are like mothers to us. There's no need to worry too much. "
"Yes."
"Crow is still in charge of everyone's safety, especially Yoon-rim and Ji-hyo. Make sure to have reliable brothers follow them closely." Tang Jinyan paused. "I have Jin Yi-guang in Jeju Island. You don't have to worry."
"Yes."
"As for Incheon, Yoon-rim and Attorney General Lee should be close to each other. Make sure to get first-hand information. We can't let anyone find any breakthrough. For the time being, don't do any trade expansion. Keep a low profile."
"Yes."
"Zesheng, strike.
I'll leave the cooperation with Kim Zhexiu to you. Putting aside the Pusan gang for the time being, at least eliminate Second Brother's gang for me. With Kim Zhexiu's cooperation, both the good and the bad will strike together. They won't be able to hide. "
"Yes."
"I'll pay close attention to the Pan-Western affairs.
When Jintae Village is notified of a critical illness … we'll discuss it again. "
"Understood."
"Phew …" Tang Jinyan sighed deeply, and then suddenly smiled, "I'll go to Jeju Island tomorrow, and they'll know what the seemingly empty shell of the New Village Group that was established today is in fact.
Let's see what happens next. Everyone, go back and rest.
By the way, Yoon-rim … "
Lee Yoon-rim had just gotten up and was about to go home to rest. She was taken aback, "What's wrong?"
Tang Jinyan didn't seem to care, "The weather's getting cold. I'm planning to go to the sauna.
Want to go together? "
Lee Yoon-rim smiled, "The new ship is unloading today. I'm exhausted after a busy day, and I want to go to bed early.
Let Eun-suk accompany you. "
Tang Jinyan nodded, "Oh, alright.
Take care of your body and rest more. "
Naturally, they didn't go to the sauna.
After the meeting, Tang Jinyan returned home and lay down in the bathtub, looking somewhat exhausted. He stared at the ceiling for a long time and fell into deep thought.
Song Ji-hyo walked in with a towel wrapped around her waist. Then, she unwrapped it naturally and stepped into the bathtub to embrace him, "What are you thinking about that's so engrossed in your thoughts?"
"I'm thinking that once I'm determined to find out the truth, it probably won't be too difficult.
But … if it's true, then so be it. But if it's false, then he's already suffered enough. Shouldn't I be forcing him like this? "
Song Ji-hyo didn't understand.
Tang Jinyan hugged her tightly and murmured, "Should I continue investigating?"
Song Ji-hyo knew that he wasn't asking her a question. Rather, he was simply muttering to himself.
She didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she gently helped him wash up. Gradually, the two of them became one.