C13 Disguising as a Couple

She was about to snap back, but Huang Wenyu suddenly reached out, gently ruffling her hair. A smile broke across his stoic face as he pulled her into his embrace.

"I apologize. My girlfriend and I had a little disagreement that took up some of your time. I'll make sure to tip you extra for the inconvenience."

The driver, initially annoyed by their dithering, brightened up at the mention of a tip. "No problem at all. Where to?"

"Where are we headed?" Huang Wenyu asked softly.

Lee Bingqian's eyebrows lifted slightly at his tender look. Huang Wenyu's acting skills were truly impeccable; she nearly doubted that this was the same man who had just mocked her for being naive and older.

Lee Bingqian gave the hotel address, and the driver set off immediately.

Upon arrival, Lee Bingqian was escorted out of the car by Huang Wenyu, the two clinging together like conjoined twins until they stepped into the elevator and simultaneously released each other's hands.

"Who have you upset?" Huang Wenyu asked directly.

"Who have I upset? How about considering whether you've upset someone?" Lee Bingqian shot back.

Huang Wenyu replied, "No way. I noticed someone at the bar watching you the whole time. It's clear he was after you!"

"Fine, I'll be honest with you. I did notice someone was following me today, but I'm not sure what they want," Lee Bingqian confessed.

The elevator dinged to a stop, and Lee Bingqian walked into the room with Huang Wenyu following.

She asked urgently, "Can you please just tell me the truth? Did you come to Vushor to find my sister?"

After a moment's thought, Huang Wenyu nodded, "Yes, that's exactly why I'm here. My assignment is to bring Lee Binglian back. Vushor isn't safe right now. You need to go back home tomorrow. I'm here, so you can be at ease. I'll make sure she's returned safely."

"No! I'm not leaving! I can stay and help you. I..."

"Help? I'd be grateful if you didn't make things worse," Huang Wenyu said, exasperated. "Stop being so naive. Think about what just happened. If I hadn't been there, you would've been..."

Huang Wenyu's words halted on his lips as he noticed Lee Bingqian had already seized a mini knife and was pressing it against his neck.

Lee Bingqian admired the look of surprise on Huang Wenyu's face and confidently stated, "I'm not as weak as you might think. If you hadn't been here just now, that guy would have definitely gotten a taste of my devastating groin kick—let him experience the agony of never having descendants."

She put extra emphasis on the words "never having descendants."

Huang Wenyu's expression of shock gave way to a newfound respect as he truly saw her for the first time. He had indeed harbored a poor impression of Lee Bingqian since their initial encounter.

Furthermore, that night had been a misunderstanding.

Unaware of Huang Wenyu's internal thoughts, Lee Bingqian sheathed the knife and spoke with assurance, "My grandfather sent me to train with the military since I was a child. I may not be as skilled as Binglian, but I'm still competent. Rest assured, I won't be a burden to you!"

Observing Lee Bingqian's desperate plea not to be sent back to her country, Huang Wenyu pondered for a moment before asking with a furrowed brow, "This is serious business. I can agree to let you stay, but from this point forward, you must follow my commands. If you don't agree, I'll send you back home tomorrow!"

Without hesitation, Lee Bingqian nodded and responded, "Okay, I'll follow your lead!"

She was willing to do anything to rescue her sister!

"Good," Huang Wenyu said, glancing at his watch. "Now go freshen up and get some rest."

"Understood." After freshening up in the bathroom, Lee Bingqian emerged and was surprised to find Huang Wenyu reclining on the couch, prompting her to arch her eyebrows inquisitively.

Noticing Lee Bingqian with her damp hair and wrapped in a bathrobe, Huang Wenyu quickly averted his eyes to his phone.

As Lee Bingqian casually made her way to the bedroom, Huang Wenyu couldn't help but express his surprise, "Aren't you curious why I'm not going back?"

"Given that we're under surveillance, it's likely that someone is also watching the hotel vicinity. If they saw both of us enter and then you leave alone, it could raise unnecessary suspicion," Lee Bingqian explained, pausing and tilting her head while drying her hair.

Seeing Huang Wenyu nod in satisfaction, she smiled confidently and said, "Like I always say, never underestimate a woman."

Huang Wenyu, lounging on the sofa, didn't even glance up. "I've told you, I've never underestimated women. My... never mind, let's drop it. You should get some sleep!"

"Okay!" Lee Bingqian, drying her hair, turned and walked into the room, securely locking the door behind her.