In middle age, one's comprehension becomes extraordinary.

Lai Xin did not expect Xia Zhao to stand up and say such a thing.

She doesn't take other people's opinions about Zhuang Meng not being a good match to her too seriously.

But the one who said this was Xia Zhao.

At the same time, Xia Zhao made a startling little gesture.

As soon as she finished speaking, she reached out and gently took Li Yuan's arm.

It was clear that Xia Zhao's movements were clumsy.

There was absolutely no frequent hand-in-hand interaction between her and Li Yuan.

However, it was truly frightening that Xia Zhao would take such an action on his own initiative.

Lai Xin wasn't the only one shocked by what she saw.

The deputy commander and the others standing next to him also had somewhat blank expressions on their faces.

"I didn't understand it at first, but I should understand it now."

"If you understand, hurry up and leave. Don't waste your time stuck here."

Xia Zhao was urging Lai Xin to leave with her words.

At that moment, she was extremely nervous.

It's even more nerve-wracking than receiving a priceless treasure or facing a life-or-death crisis.

Lai Xin hesitated for a moment, but still followed him away.

If Xia Zhao hadn't stood up and said those words, she would still have some doubts.

But now, Lai Xin really feels that it's impossible.

No matter how you compare them, there is no comparison between them and Xia Zhao.

In terms of physique, appearance, family background, and talent, there is a huge gap between her and Xia Zhao.

How could a man who had the opportunity to meet Xia Zhao possibly still harbor any obsession with Zhuang Meng?

Twenty minutes later, Lai Xin returned to the command post office hesitantly.

At this moment, Xia Zhan, Tang Wenlou, Zhuang Meng, and others were all in the office.

They were waiting for news from Lai Xin.

Seeing that Lai Xin came back alone, the others didn't seem too surprised.

Zhuang Meng, with an air of arrogance on her face, stepped forward to inquire.

Does he want me to go there in person?

I could roughly guess what he was going to say.

Now that he has some ability, he naturally wants to find some sense of presence in my presence.

"It's okay, at worst I'll give him face this time and go talk to him."

Before Lai Xin could even report, Zhuang Meng had already made her judgment.

She spoke with unwavering confidence.

Lai Xin's previous attitude was learned from her.

Only after going there did I realize the difference; it didn't match Zhuang Meng's guess at all.

Where are they now? Are they still in the hotel restaurant?

If you're there, I'll be right there.

Before Zhuang Meng could finish speaking, Lai Xin was already shaking his head repeatedly.

"Have they already left the hotel restaurant?"

Zhuang Meng thought that Lai Xin's shaking of his head was referring to this matter.

Seeing that Zhuang Meng was still lost in her fantasy, Lai Xin didn't wait for her to continue.

"Sister Zhuang Meng, let me finish what I have to say."

I just went there, and what I saw was completely different from what you described.

Li Yuan said he didn't want to see you and told you not to bother him anymore.

His tone was firm; he didn't seem to be saying one thing and meaning another.

Lai Xin's words caused Xia Zhan and Tang Wenlou's expressions to change.

If that's the case, then their previous plans have completely fallen through.

What obsession? Li Yuan has no obsession with her whatsoever.

If this were to happen, it wouldn't be surprising to Xia Zhan and Tang Wenlou.

Actually, they both thought Zhuang Meng was very ordinary.

Why should someone as ordinary as her allow others to be trapped by their obsession?

"Before I came back, a woman reached out and took Li Yuan's hand."

Moreover, that woman was no ordinary person...

As Lai Xin spoke, her brows furrowed deeply.

She felt ashamed.

Especially when he thought about what he had just said, and how he had put on such an arrogant and condescending attitude in front of Li Yuan and the others.

In reality, others were secretly laughing their heads off.

Hesitantly, Zhuang Meng still didn't believe it.

"He's just using some tricks to try and get more money from me and force me to compromise more."

If I'm not mistaken, the woman holding his arm must have been someone he'd asked to help.

Upon hearing this, Lai Xin shook her head repeatedly.

She turned her head to look at Xia Zhan, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.

"I think it's unlikely that I'd like to ask this woman to help him hold his arm."

How could someone like her possibly help like this...?

As Lai Xin spoke, Xia Zhan and the others beside him seemed to suddenly realize something.

"Is the woman you're talking about Xia Zhao?" Tang Wenlou couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, Lai Xin nodded.

Upon seeing her response, the group of people around her were taken aback.

"Who? Who are you talking about?"

Xia Zhao? She reached out and linked arms with that guy named Li Yuan?

The person I distrust the least is Xia Zhan.

As Xia Zhao's ninth uncle, he was even more aware of Xia Zhao's talent and potential, and knew where her future lay.

Over the years, countless men have tried to pursue her.

Moreover, these men usually have unusual backgrounds.

But it's very difficult for them to get close to Xia Zhao and get together.

Needless to say, Xia Zhao reached out and took his arm.

"Commander-in-chief, this is what I saw with my own eyes, it's not nonsense."

Furthermore, Xia Zhao also asked me to remind Sister Zhuang Meng that she was not good enough for Li Yuan and to tell her not to bother her anymore...

It seems so fake. How could Xia Zhao possibly fall for a middle school teacher?

It feels real, even though it's fake.

No one can force a woman like Xia Zhao.

She was willing to reach out and take Li Yuan's arm; it was truly what she wanted.

Regardless of the reason, this at least shows that Xia Zhao definitely doesn't dislike Li Yuan.

"Wenlou, let's leave Zhuang Meng's matter as it is."

We can't go down that path with her.

Think carefully and see if there are other ways to preserve the current situation as much as possible.

Xia Zhan looked somewhat disappointed.

Upon hearing his arrangement, a hint of disappointment flashed across Tang Wenlou's face.

Looking back at Zhuang Meng, there was even more disdain.

Tang Wenlou genuinely believed that Li Yuan had some obsession with Zhuang Meng.

A woman who tries every way to please her son—how many people will truly remember her?

Seeing the rapidly changing attitudes of those around her, Zhuang Meng became somewhat angry and stood up.

"It's just a matter of using some tricks; I'll go find him myself."

Let's see if he can say those rejection words to my face!

Zhuang Meng ignored these thoughts and quickly headed towards the hotel where Li Yuan was staying.

When she arrived at the hotel, she learned that Li Yuan was staying in a deluxe suite.

The suite is located on a floor that ordinary people cannot access.

Even if you have the money, you might not be able to stay in a suite at the Lanying City Hotel.

In places like this, you need to have an identity.

It was Xia Zhao who helped Li Yuan move to a suite.

She felt that Zhuang Meng would definitely come after her.

So let's make some arrangements in advance.

To avoid disturbing Li Yuan, Zhuang Meng went directly to the hotel and knocked on the door.

After resting overnight, Li Yuan went to the restaurant for breakfast in the morning.

Here, Zhuang Meng finally managed to catch me.

"You gave up one chance last night, but I can give you an extra one today."

My wedding with Shuchen has been cancelled.

Starting today, you can pursue me again.

Looking at Zhuang Meng in front of him, Li Yuan felt that today was a bit unlucky.

This bad thing happened first thing in the morning.