Chapter 96

"Handsome guy, beautiful girl, we've arrived at Wanda."

Xiao Bing paid the fare with a smile and then got off the car with Ye Zi.

Walking into the cinema, Ye Zi went to collect the tickets first, while Xiao Bing went to buy popcorn and drinks. Since they entered Wanda, Xiao Bing noticed that Ye Zi's bodyguards were secretly following them. He felt reassured, as the three bodyguards from the Ye family were all quite capable. From their walking, breathing, and the wear on their palms, two of them had at least reached the Bone Tempering stage, and one had even reached the Hidden Strength stage. Two Bone Tempering experts and one Hidden Strength expert, even if the opponents were too strong, they could at least buy some time.

Xiao Bing finished buying the popcorn and drinks and found Ye Zi. They held hands and walked in together. Xiao Bing didn't forget to stop and say to the three bodyguards, "Please find a place to rest for a while. The movie is about an hour and a half, so you don't need to accompany us inside the cinema."

The leader of the bodyguards looked at Xiao Bing gratefully and agreed.

Xiao Bing held Ye Zi's hand and walked into the cinema. Ye Zi smiled sweetly and said, "Brother Bing, we'll be watching 'Devil Angel' with Brother Chao soon."

"Right," Xiao Bing smiled, "Do you really like Brother Chao?"

"Pretty good, he's a bit of a clown, I like him."

Xiao Bing said, "A fool is also a clown."

Ye Zi giggled, "A fool is just a bit silly."

"..."

The two held hands and walked into the dark cinema, found their seats, and sat down close to each other. Although the reviews for 'Devil Angel' were not great, there were still many people watching the movie. On Xiao Bing's left were two high school girls, and next to Ye Zi was a couple.

The movie hadn't started yet, and the screen was still showing advertisements. Xiao Bing idly glanced at his phone, suddenly feeling a pain under his arm. Ye Zi pouted and said, "You're still distracted when you're with me. Tell me, if you and your phone both fall into the water, which one will you save first?"

Xiao Bing winced in pain and, after hearing Ye Zi's question, smiled bitterly and said, "Of course, I'll save you!"

"Hmph, I think you'd save your phone. Oh, right, what do you want to eat after the movie?"

Xiao Bing glanced at the time and smiled bitterly, "It seems we can't eat anything."

"Why, don't you want to accompany me? Then I'll go home."

"Not that, I have a date with your brother tonight, we're going to have a drink."

"Oh?" Ye Zi looked at Xiao Bing suspiciously and asked, "When did you two become so close?"

Xiao Bing laughed, "He's my future brother-in-law, of course, we need to get along well."

"Pfft, you haven't even said you'll marry me yet..." Although she said this, her heart was sweet. The movie started soon, and Ye Zi hugged Xiao Bing's arm while he held the popcorn. They ate and watched together.

The movie was very funny, mainly a parody. Although it wasn't a classic and you wouldn't want to watch it countless times, as a comedy aimed at making people laugh, it achieved its purpose.

The early part of the movie was well set up, and the process of the male and female leads, a pair of underachievers and a high-achiever, falling in love made the entire cinema laugh until the end. When the movie finished, the popcorn was finished, and the drinks were gone, they reluctantly left their seats.

Ye Zi said, somewhat puzzled, "Brother Bing, why is this movie so interesting but has such low ratings?"

Xiao Bing thought of the large number of internet trolls and the strange comments from some big names in the film industry and sighed, "The entertainment industry is dark."

As they left the cinema, the crowd was dense. Ye Zi tightly hugged Xiao Bing's arm, and their bodies often pressed together, touching her soft skin. Xiao Bing kept swallowing saliva, thinking that he should go to crowded places more often...

Outside the cinema, Ye Zi's three bodyguards were waiting. Seeing Ye Zi and Xiao Bing come out, the three of them tactfully didn't disturb them but quietly followed behind. They took the elevator down, and Xiao Bing then said to the three bodyguards, "Please take Ye Zi home. Ye Zi, I'm going to meet your brother, we'll make plans for tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

Xiao Bing and Ye Zi faced each other, looking at her smooth skin. Xiao Bing couldn't resist, leaned in, and kissed her forehead. Ye Zi was stunned for a moment, then felt happy. But thinking about Brother Bing meeting her sister soon, she suddenly opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something. Xiao Bing curiously asked, "What do you want to say?"

Ye Zi hesitated for a moment, then smiled slightly and said, "Nothing, go quickly."

Watching Xiao Bing's retreating back, Ye Zi thought to herself, "Brother Bing, you are my man, no matter what happens, I will protect you."

When Xiao Bing arrived at the barbecue restaurant by taxi, Ye Tianming was already sitting there alone, with two bodyguards standing behind him. Seeing Xiao Bing, he waved and smiled, "Brother Bing, you're here."

"Just finished a date with Xiao Xiao. Big brother, what did you order?"

Ye Tianming chuckled, "I'm waiting for you. Barbecue is quick and doesn't require a rush. Did you go to the movies? Xiao Xi mentioned this morning that you were going to the movies today."

"Right." Xiao Bing sat down opposite Ye Tianming, snapped his fingers, and a waiter immediately came over with a menu, saying sweetly, "Sir, what would you like to order?"

Xiao Bing said, "Give the menu to him."

The waiter said, "Okay," glanced at Ye Tianming, and handed him the menu.

The waiter's expression was quite awkward, glancing at Xiao Bing from time to time and then at Ye Tianming, her heart pounding like a young girl in love.

After settling in Jiangcheng, Xiao Bing had long since changed his ragged clothes. As the saying goes, a man is judged by his clothes, and Xiao Bing was already a handsome guy, exuding a masculine and military aura that was very attractive to young girls.

Ye Tianming had the air of a prince, gentle and refined, equally attractive to women.

With these two sitting together, their appeal to women was evident.

After Ye Tianming finished ordering, he handed the menu to the waiter and said, "Bring six bottles of beer."

"Okay," the waiter replied softly and took the menu away.

Xiao Bing looked at Ye Tianming and smiled, "Big brother, I didn't disturb your work by calling you out, did I?"

"No problem, I've already arranged everything at the company," Ye Tianming smiled, "Although my father is still recovering and not suitable for company affairs, there are many old employees in the company, so my tasks are relatively easier."

"Oh, right, how is Uncle Ye's health now?"

Ye Tianming praised, "Old Zhang is truly the top in the medical field. My father was almost gone, but now he's almost fully recovered."

"Right, you should still be careful and get plenty of rest."

"True, as one gets older, one must be more careful with one's health," Ye Tianming smiled, "I heard from Xiao Xi that your noodle shop has expanded and that you are now the boss."

"Add 'one of'... The big boss is still the Su family, I'm just a small boss."

"Great, Xiao Xiao's noodle shop is doing well. Even our company employees talk about it, and they mention you, the kung fu chef."

"Really? If it's the girls talking, I'm honored."

The two laughed heartily.

Xiao Bing and Ye Tianming got along very well, with no awkwardness. Especially Xiao Bing, who was more cautious around Ye Xin Yi, but with Ye Tianming, he was more relaxed. On one hand, they got along well, and they were both men. On the other hand, Xiao Bing admired Ye Tianming's character. From any perspective, Ye Tianming was smart and kind, and it was hard for anyone to dislike such a person.

After the barbecue and beer started, after a few drinks, Xiao Bing suddenly looked at Ye Tianming and said, "Tianming, since you insist on calling me Brother Bing, I'll call you Tianming."

Ye Tianming said casually, "Sure, let's do it!"

"Right, Tianming, is work usually very tiring?"

Ye Tianming smiled, "Living in this world, what isn't tiring?"

"You're right," Xiao Bing shook his head and smiled, "But if you're doing something and there's a tiger always watching you, ready to take your food if you make a mistake, and then you starve to death in the barren forest, that would be quite tragic."

Ye Tianming laughed, "Brother Bing, your example is inappropriate. There's no tiger around me."

Xiao Bing gently turned the beer glass in his hand, a smile on his lips, and looked at Ye Tianming calmly. Ye Tianming looked up a few times, noticed Xiao Bing was still looking at him, and his expression became a bit unnatural. He pursed his lips and asked, "Why are you looking at me?"

"I heard that when someone has something to hide, they always pay attention to others' gazes, even ordinary looks make them feel as if their secrets are being seen through. I wonder if you feel the same, Tianming."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"It's simple!" Xiao Bing put down the glass, leaned back in his chair, his eyes sharp, and said in a heavy tone, "The tiger I'm talking about is named Ye Xin Yi!"

Some things were now out in the open.