Is Ye Qiu going to the capital?
Long Ye was stunned for a moment, then seemed to realize something and glanced at Tang Fei.
Tang Fei quickly stepped forward, blocking Ye Qiu’s path.
“The investigation into the base isn’t finished yet. You can’t leave now, or it would be considered abandoning your post,” Tang Fei said sternly.
“So what if I abandon my post? What can you do about it?” Ye Qiu’s tone was unyielding.
“You—” Tang Fei was both angry and anxious, momentarily at a loss for words.
“The wedding date for Bai Bing has been set. When did you find out?” Ye Qiu asked directly.
Tang Fei knew he couldn’t hide it any longer and replied, “My grandfather told me over the phone earlier.”
“Why did you keep it from me?” Ye Qiu demanded angrily. “Do you even consider me a brother?”
Tang Fei hurriedly explained, “I didn’t mean to hide it from you. My grandfather asked me to do it. He didn’t want you to go to your death.”
“Marshal also gave me orders not to tell you this news for now.”
“Ye Qiu, precisely because you’re my brother, I don’t want you to go to the capital.”
Ye Qiu said resolutely, “I’m going to the capital, no matter what.”
“Ye Qiu, why are you doing this? You know there’s danger ahead, yet you’re charging straight into it. This isn’t wise,” Tang Fei said. “The Bai and Pei families are powerful. With your current strength, challenging them is like throwing an egg against a rock.”
“Even if it’s throwing an egg against a rock, I’m going,” Ye Qiu declared. “A true man knows what he must do and what he must not. Bai Bing and I are in love. I won’t let her marry someone else.”
Tang Fei continued to persuade him, “From what I know, the Bai and Pei families have sent invitations to all the prominent figures in the capital. On the day of the wedding, the elite will gather. If you cause a scene, it will be a direct slap in the face to both families.”
“Both families are influential in the capital. Do you think they’ll tolerate your actions?”
“When they come after you, no one will be able to protect you.”
“Ye Qiu, listen to me. Don’t go and disrupt the wedding, okay?”
Tang Fei’s voice was almost pleading.
If it were anyone else, Tang Fei wouldn’t have wasted so many words, but Ye Qiu was different—he was his brother!
He didn’t want Ye Qiu to go to the capital and die.
Tang Fei added, “My grandfather said you’re still young and have a bright future. Given time to grow, you’ll surely become someone like Xiao Jiu. When that day comes, you’ll have the strength to stand against the Pei and Bai families.”
“Ye Qiu, you must not act impulsively.”
“To put it bluntly, there are plenty of women in the world. Why risk your life for Bai Bing?”
“You’re right, there are plenty of women in the world, but there’s only one Bai Bing,” Ye Qiu said firmly.
“Ye Qiu, even if you don’t think about yourself, think about your mother,” Tang Fei said. “Your mother raised you and nurtured you into who you are today. If something happens to you, what will she do?”
Ye Qiu’s stern expression softened slightly.
Tang Fei continued, “This matter needs careful consideration. If you insist on going to the capital, I’ll go with you after the wedding. If the Pei and Bai families come after you, my grandfather can also speak up for you.”
“Thank the old man for me, but this is something I need to handle myself,” Ye Qiu said. “I believe my mother would support my decision.”
“If I don’t go to the capital, I’ll be seen as heartless and ungrateful. My mother would only look down on me and be ashamed of me.”
“As for the Bai and Pei families being powerful, I don’t deny that. They are indeed strong. But I have nothing to lose. If they insist on destroying me, I’ll fight them to the death. At worst, we’ll perish together.”
After saying this, Ye Qiu turned to leave.
“Stop!” Long Ye suddenly shouted.
“What do you want?” Ye Qiu asked coldly, looking at Long Ye. “If you’re trying to persuade me, save your breath. My mind is made up. I must go to the capital.”
Long Ye walked up to Ye Qiu and said earnestly, “Ye Qiu, although we haven’t known each other for long, you’ve saved my life multiple times. To me, you’re not just a brother—you’re my savior.”
“If you die, I won’t have the chance to repay you.”
“So, I’ve decided to go to the capital with you. Even if it’s a den of dragons and tigers, I’ll brave it with you.”
Huh?
Ye Qiu was surprised. He hadn’t expected Long Ye to say something like this, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
Tang Fei glared at Long Ye and scolded, “Are you out of your mind?”
“Old Tang, I’m not messing around. I’m serious. You’ve seen Ye Qiu’s attitude—he can’t be persuaded. In that case, it’s better to go to the capital with him.”
Long Ye grinned and said, “It’s been a while since I’ve been back to the capital. I wonder if my old friends still remember me?”
Tang Fei could imagine the chaos that would ensue once Long Ye, the little troublemaker, returned to the capital. With Ye Qiu added to the mix, the capital was bound to be thrown into turmoil.
“Old Tang, are you afraid of death? If not, come to the capital with us!” Long Ye said with a laugh. “The three of us can team up, punch Xiao Qingdi, kick Bai Yujing, and then take down the Bai and Pei families. How about that?”
Not a good idea!
You’re practically asking for death!
Tang Fei cursed inwardly, then looked at Ye Qiu and Long Ye before saying, “Fine, I’ll go with you and see what happens.”
“Tang Fei, Long Ye, you two are different from me. If you get involved, it’ll cause trouble for your families. This is my own matter, and I can handle it myself.”
Ye Qiu said, “I appreciate your intentions, but as for going to the capital, I’ll go alone.”
“Ye Qiu, since we’re brothers, stop talking nonsense. We live together, and we die together,” Long Ye said.
Tang Fei also said, “That’s right. We share life and death.”
Ye Qiu was deeply moved but reminded them again, “Think carefully. Once you’re involved, there’s no turning back.”
“Enough talk. Let’s hurry to the capital!” Long Ye urged impatiently. “Once we’re there, we’ll sneak into the Bai family at night and rescue Bai Bing. Let’s see how they hold the wedding the day after tomorrow!”
Tang Fei said, “I think this plan could work.”
“Since you’ve made up your minds, let’s go,” Ye Qiu said, leading the way toward the helicopter.
Tang Fei and Long Ye followed behind.
When they were just twenty meters away from the helicopter, it suddenly took off into the sky and disappeared in an instant.
“What’s going on?” Long Ye was dumbfounded.
“Probably on a mission. No worries, I’ll have someone send a plane over right away,” Tang Fei said, pulling out his phone to make a call. After hanging up, his expression turned grim.
“What’s wrong?” Ye Qiu asked.
Tang Fei said gravely, “Ten minutes ago, Marshal ordered all aircraft in the northwest to be grounded.”
