Chapter 256 Always Willing

Hearing the sound of things being smashed on the other end of the phone, Li Tingxi hung up the phone expressionlessly.

After breakfast, Qin He rushed over and went to the study with him to report.

"President Li, the share transfer agreement for Yitao has been fully processed. Please take a look." Qin He handed a thick stack of documents to Li Tingxi.

Li Tingxi took it and examined it very carefully.

Previously, Yitao Culture was under Li's mother's name. After he and Su Youling successfully revived Yitao, which had been showing signs of decline under Zhao Fu's influence, he decided to transfer the company to Su Youling's name.

But before that, Su Youling was just a figurehead president, because the operations involved were too complicated.

Now that all the formalities have been completed, Yitao Culture and the Li Group have been completely separated. If he handles things properly, Yitao will soon be able to start afresh as an independent entity.

After reviewing the documents in his hand, Li Tingxi was very satisfied with the outcome of Qin He's case.

"Yi Tao is the new home for me and Su Su. After leaving the Li family, I will no longer be subject to anyone's constraints or criticisms. And what I owed Li Fengmin can be considered as repaying him."

Li Tingxi stood up and walked to the window, gazing in the direction of Yi Tao, his eyes blazing with even more intense ambition.

In the past, when he was in charge of the Li family, he was fighting alone.

Things are different now. Yi Tao is the culmination of his and Su Youling's hard work. With Su Youling fighting alongside him, he is full of fighting spirit for the future.

What urgently needs to be addressed now is the mastermind behind Shen Xiyue, whose identity and purpose are unknown, and who could threaten him and Su Youling at any time.

He didn't believe this person was simply helping Shen Xiyue. The propaganda war had come to an end, and this person would probably make another move soon.

This feeling of being out of control gave Li Tingxi a sense of urgency, so he called Li Mufeng directly, "I asked you to investigate Chen Xiyue's whereabouts abroad, what have you found?"

Li Mufeng said helplessly, "The people behind Shen Xiyue are extraordinary. I haven't found her exact whereabouts yet, but it's not like I have no clues at all. I received news that a grand cruise event will be held in F country in three days, and Shen Xiyue seems to be invited because of her ex-husband."

Li Tingxi narrowed his eyes and made a quick decision: "Find a way to get me an invitation. I want to go there in person."

Li Mufeng was somewhat worried: "I have a feeling this is a trap for you. France isn't our territory. What if something unexpected happens..."

Li Tingxi remained calm. "Since this person likes to play mysterious games, how can I know how to deal with him if I don't go and test his strength myself?"

The trip to Country F, scheduled for three days later, was confirmed, but Li Tingxi was still worried about Su Youling.

Su Youling managed to pry out the purpose of his trip to France from him, her eyes flickered, and she smiled inwardly.

Perhaps his real purpose was to bring Shen Xiyue back to China.

"Shall I go with you?" She looked intently into Li Tingxi's eyes, her expression calm, and even managed a forced smile. "I want to settle things with Shen Xiyue."

Li Tingxi was flattered. The refusal he was about to utter was swallowed back when he saw Su Youling's rare smile towards him.

“I promise you,” he said, holding Su Youling’s shoulder with one hand. Seeing that she did not show any resistance, he was delighted and pulled her into his arms. “But you also have to listen to me. This trip to F country may be dangerous. You must stay where I can see you at all times.”

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Three days later.

Li Tingxi and Su Youling landed in Nabonne, a small town in France.

Because of their current high popularity, this trip was kept strictly confidential. The two were accompanied by four bodyguards, but in reality, Li Tingxi had secretly arranged for a group of people to be on standby at any time to deal with any emergencies.

Li Tingxi first took Su Youling for a stroll around the town.

Su Youling, who had been gloomy lately, smiled the whole way and bought a lot of little things with Li Tingxi.

Li Tingxi felt as if he were in a dream, granting her every request and willingly carrying her bags.

This feeling of happiness felt stolen, and he cherished it all the more.

It wasn't until he boarded the cruise ship that Li Tingxi remembered his business.

There were more people on the cruise ship than expected. Most of them were blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners, but there were also quite a few Chinese people.

Li Tingxi and Su Youling didn't stand out much among them, but their exceptional looks attracted a lot of attention.

Li Tingxi unconsciously tightened his arm around Su Youling's shoulder, blocking the interested gazes directed at her from those around them, and then nodded to the bodyguards following behind him.

The bodyguards quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Shortly after, the bodyguard returned with good news, saying that he had spotted Shen Xiyue on the third-floor deck.

Li Tingxi and Su Youling exchanged a glance and went straight up to the third floor.

During this time, many people passed by the two of them. Li Tingxi did not notice that Su Youling took a note from a lady wearing a top hat as they brushed past each other.

When the two reached the third floor, they immediately saw Shen Xiyue, who was being strapped to a wheelchair on the deck.

Behind her, a tall, burly man with a thick beard pressed a sharp Swiss Army knife against her face, gently slicing it back and forth. A cold, bloodthirsty glint flashed in his eyes, as if he were weighing where to begin.

The others on deck were clearly in cahoots with him, all wearing expressions of anticipation.

Shen Xiyue's pale face was covered in tears, and she was trembling uncontrollably. "Please, spare me! I don't want to die!"

Li Tingxi felt a strange sense of unease watching this scene.

Seeing that the tip of the knife was already stained with a trace of blood, he suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, stepped forward, and said in a deep voice, "Let her go!"

Everyone turned to look.

When Shen Xiyue saw him, she burst into tears: "Tingxi, save me!"

Li Tingxi was unaware of the current situation and could only try to negotiate with them first: "What will it take for you to let her go?"

He didn't realize that Su Youling behind him had made eye contact with a pair of eyes in the crowd, and then he quietly moved closer to the railing by the boat.

Suddenly, the crowd of onlookers became restless, quickly separating Li Tingxi and Su Youling.

Just as Li Tingxi realized he wanted to bring Su Youling to his side, he heard Su Youling exclaim in surprise, "Li Tingxi!"

His heart tightened, and he immediately tried desperately to squeeze out of the crowd. However, what he saw was Su Youling being pushed by someone in the crowd, and she fell into the turbulent sea like a leaf in the wind.

"Su Su!" Li Tingxi's eyes were bloodshot. He had already leaned halfway out, but he couldn't even touch the hem of her clothes. He could only watch helplessly as she sank.