Although he was very annoyed about someone interrupting his romantic moment, when Xiao Yufan saw that the caller was Yu Yihan, his anger instantly melted away. He knew that if his wife called at a time like this, it must be something important.
“Hey, baby, you’ve only been gone a few days—already missing me, huh?”
Xiao Yufan’s voice was soft, yet carried a hint of mischief. While he tried to maintain a good image in front of Senior Sister Shi Yun, he didn’t feel the need to hold back with his wife.
“As if I can’t manage without a man—please! I only called because I wanted to tell you that Director Guan received a death threat. They said they’re going to kill him tomorrow. It must be those people he’s been afraid of all along!”
Yu Yihan’s tone was teasing but carried a hint of irritation. Xiao Yufan could almost picture her pouting face. Ever since she’d been spending time with Lin Jiayao, she had become even more charming—and even more passionate in bed.
“These fools are practically slapping me in the face. Who dares to touch him in Beijing? I’d like to see who has the guts to mess with my territory!”
Xiao Yufan’s brows slightly furrowed as anger crept into his voice. Dark Gate was the undisputed underground power in the capital. Whoever dared to challenge him was essentially signing their own death warrant. He didn’t really care whether that guy lived or died, but since he had personally brought the director out of retirement, he couldn’t let him get killed off so easily—it would be a huge embarrassment.
“Why don’t you come back for a while? It’ll be safer. Director Guan doesn’t trust anyone else—he only believes you can protect him.”
Yu Yihan had full confidence in Xiao Yufan’s abilities, but distance was still a problem. She hoped he would return in person to ensure everything went smoothly.
“Protecting some guy? I don’t really like the idea…”
He had no interest in men, and at the thought of being asked to protect Guan Tiansuo, Xiao Yufan immediately felt displeased. There were only a handful of people he would personally protect.
“Just do it for Jiayao’s sake. The company is just starting to find its footing, and we need Director Guan. If anything happens to him, it’ll be a huge blow to us.”
Hearing his reluctance, Yu Yihan chuckled softly and brought up Lin Jiayao’s name. She knew Xiao Yufan would do anything for her.
“Fine, I’ll do it for my wife’s sake. I’ll protect that guy for now, but if he can’t prove his worth later, I’ll hand him over to whoever wants him dead.”
His irritation finally eased. After all, Beijing wasn’t too far from Linjiang—it would take no more than three hours to get back. Plus, he could also visit Marilyn and Jiayao while he was at it. That didn’t sound so bad.
After hanging up, Xiao Yufan noticed Nie Shi Yun’s slightly puzzled expression. She could tell he wasn’t talking to Qingluan or the others, but this “wife” named Yihan—so this little playboy had another woman?
Nie Shi Yun wasn’t the jealous type. Her feelings for Xiao Yufan were still in the early stages of affection, not yet deep enough for possessiveness. But hearing the man she cared for speaking intimately with another woman still stirred an unfamiliar emotion within her.
“Are you leaving…?”
Soon after, Nie Shi Yun’s expression returned to normal. Her pale, delicate face curved into a faint smile as she softly asked, showing her concern for him.
“Something came up in Beijing, so I need to go back for a bit. But I’ll be back tomorrow. If you miss me, you can always call!”
His eyes lingered on her slim figure for a moment before he answered. Being with Nie Shi Yun always made him feel relaxed and at ease—he didn’t want to leave her even for a moment.
“Then you should hurry and go, don’t keep them waiting. I can explain to Qingluan and Xuan’er for you!”
Looking at Xiao Yufan’s handsome profile, Nie Shi Yun said without thinking. She assumed Qingluan and Tianxuan didn’t know about her, but she had no idea that Xiao Yufan was already enjoying the company of multiple women, all of whom got along surprisingly well.
“They already know about Yihan. We were all in Beijing together. I’m sure they know why I’m going back.”
Xiao Yufan didn’t want to hide anything from Nie Shi Yun, nor did he want her to think he was being secretive. He explained directly. Nie Shi Yun was first surprised, but then quickly understood—if Qingluan and Tianxuan knew each other, then why couldn’t Xiao Yufan have more than one woman?
Though Nie Shi Yun was just as beautiful as Tianxuan and Qingluan, she couldn’t help but feel a little inferior. Perhaps it was because she was a bit older. For the first time, she felt a pang of regret—wishing she had met this man sooner. Maybe things would have been different…
Unaware of Nie Shi Yun’s thoughts, Xiao Yufan said his goodbyes and set off for Beijing. There wasn’t much going on in Linjiang anyway, and going back for a while would be a good chance to visit the old man.
Meanwhile, at the Reincarnation Film Company, Director Guan had been restless all day. Ever since receiving the threatening call, he had been consumed by fear, terrified that those ruthless people might actually come after him.
“Don’t worry, Director. Brother Fan will be back today. With him around, you’ll be safe.”
Guan’s abilities were unquestionable, but his nerves were clearly weak. A mere threat had shaken him badly. If someone really wanted him dead, he might die of fear alone.
“I’m not worried, I’m not worried…”
Guan’s voice trembled slightly, though he tried to sound calm. His body language, however, betrayed his anxiety. Still, he had full faith in Xiao Yufan’s strength. If Xiao could protect him, he should be safe.
“Man, are you even a guy? You’re scared by something so small? You’re a famous director—maybe only cowards can watch your movies!”
Just then, a teasing voice broke the tension. Both Yu Yihan and Guan looked up, but with very different expressions—Yu Yihan’s eyes softened, while Guan looked like he had just spotted his last hope.
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