Chapter 154 - Self-Rescue Manual of a Villainess

Li Yitian's invitation to herself wasn't difficult to guess—it was all about her saving Li Meng. The next evening, Nan Yin arrived at the banquet with White Wolf in tow. The banquet was held at the New York branch of the Bi Building. It was remarkably grand compared to the Tianzhou City's branch. However, Nan Yin soon realized that the interior decorations were similar, diminishing the initial impression of grandeur. "Welcome to the Bi Building. Please hand over all your personal weapons. We apologize for the inconvenience; this is a necessary procedure." It was a familiar scene, similar to that of Tianzhou City. Nan Yin had no intention of putting on airs; after all, even the mayor had to surrender their weapons when entering the Bi Building. She nodded and presented a pistol from her person. White Wolf, standing behind her, also displayed his weapon. At this moment, a gentle voice was heard from the side, "These two are Mr. Li Yitian's esteemed guests; there’s no need to confiscate their weapons." Nan Yin turned to see a beautiful woman in an exquisite evening gown approaching. The woman smiled politely at Nan Yin and then turned to the staff, "Please return the weapons to Miss Nan Yin." The commanding tone didn't seem to anger the staff. They recognized the woman's noble status—she was the heiress of the Longqian Group and the young mistress of the Kangtao Group. Any of these titles sufficed for carrying weapons into the Bi Building. After retrieving their weapons, Nan Yin glanced at Li Sha, Li Meng's sister whom she knew, not personally, but through the intelligence she had obtained from the department. Contrary to the high-profile Li Meng, her sister seemed low-key. Li Sha's beauty was undeniable, inheriting her and her sister's mixed-race good looks from their mother, complemented by her flowing golden hair, making her a stunning beauty. Without much conversation, Li Sha led Nan Yin forward with a gracious smile. As they crossed the hall to the VIP passage, Nan Yin noticed the direct elevator to the top floor. After boarding the elevator, Li Sha finally spoke, "Thank you for what you did for Meng. It means a lot." Nan Yin shook her head slightly, "I did what I could." "Besides, Meng is my good friend. I would do everything in my power to help a friend in danger." Li Sha chuckled, "I'm grateful that Meng has a friend like you. To be precise, it's a stroke of luck for our entire Li family." This statement was thought-provoking. Nan Yin pondered its implications: Was it a casual remark from Li Sha, or was it instructed by Li Yitian? But before she could figure it out, the elevator had arrived at their destination. As the doors opened, they were greeted with an open platform. It was filled with familiar faces—Li Meng, Li Yitian, and even the steward who she had barely crossed paths with. It seemed that tonight's event was just a small family gathering, unlike the previous extravagant banquet. What did this mean? Nan Yin furrowed her brows as she observed the scene. Coupled with Li Sha's earlier comment, it made Nan Yin suspicious of Li Yitian's intentions. "Nan Yin!" Li Meng was the most enthusiastic upon seeing Nan Yin. Perhaps it was because there were no outsiders present, or maybe it was due to her recent successful confession. Nevertheless, upon seeing Nan Yin, Li Meng ran over to her, disregarding Li Yitian beside her, and hugged Nan Yin tightly. This scene was not suspect; anyone who had been saved twice by their savior would be excited. However, being well aware of the situation, Nan Yin could only smile wryly. As Li Meng latched onto her, she sneakily planted a kiss on Nan Yin's cheek. This might have piqued curiosity under ordinary circumstances, but in the present setting, Li Yitian and the others would simply brush it off as playful behavior between girls. "Meng." Nan Yin helplessly embraced the golden-haired girl in her arms, and Li Yitian, who had strolled over, paid it no mind. Li Meng, noticing his approach, stopped her antics and retreated from Nan Yin's embrace. Ignoring his daughter's behavior, Li Yitian's mood was relatively good that evening. He extended his hand with a smile, "Miss Nan Yin, I truly thank you for what you did for Meng. Our Longqian Group, our Li family, owe you a great debt." At his level, expressions of gratitude, even for saving a life, were not usually overt. They often summarized their gratitude with a single sentence. For instance, upon hearing Li Yitian, Nan Yin already knew that he would definitely not skimp on the benefits for her and Ambrella International in this situation. Moreover, Li Yitian's addressing Nan Yin with the addition of "Miss" was intriguing. During their previous meeting, Li Yitian regarded Nan Yin as a junior, yet this time, his address included the honorific "Miss," indicating that he now regarded Nan Yin from the same social strata. After exchanging pleasantries, Li Yitian took the initiative to lead Nan Yin to the center of the platform. Everything required for the evening was already arranged, and once everyone was present, Li Yitian instructed the serving staff to bring out the food. However, despite waiting for everyone to gather, there were only four people present—aside from Li Yitian and the sisters Li Meng and Li Sha, there was only Nan Yin. The steward who appeared earlier had already withdrawn with White Wolf. As everyone took their seats, Li Yitian smiled and introduced Li Sha to Nan Yin. "Nan Yin, the lady sitting next to Meng is Li Sha. You've already met earlier." Li Sha took the opportunity to smile at Nan Yin, "Miss Nan Yin, at such a young age, you've established Ambrella International. I've heard that your company is involved in the development of intelligent light weaponry. We should find time to talk." According to the intelligence, despite being married, Li Sha was still overseeing the Longqian Group's smart weapon development. It wasn't hard to guess that Li Yitian had arranged for her to say this, a small favor for Ambrella International. Nan Yin nodded. With the new guests introduced, the subsequent events were uneventful. There was no business talk during the meal, and the evening concluded with casual conversation. If she were to give an assessment, Nan Yin would only remark that the chefs at the Bi Building were remarkable. After the meal, Nan Yin sensed that Li Yitian intended to have a private conversation with her, but someone acted before him. Li Yitian had picked up his Longqian cane, intending to express his gratitude to Nan Yin; however, he could only helplessly watch as his daughter, like a stubborn child, clung to Nan Yin by her side. "Nan Yin, Nan Yin, please don't leave tonight, okay?" Li Meng looked at Nan Yin, her eyes filled with unusual excitement. Nan Yin: "?" New reader group: 666403941, welcome, readers, to join and encourage more updates!