Chapter 220: Don't You Remember Me?
But as long as they didn't do anything to harm the Xiao Family or himself, Xiao Ye wouldn't bother with them.
Just then, the phone by his side rang.
He answered, and an unfamiliar voice came from the other end. "Hello, may I ask if this is Mr. Xiao Ye?"
"Hello, this is he. Who's calling, please?"
"Mr. Xiao, I'm Zhang Min, from the diplomatic corps."
'An ambassador?'
"Ambassador Zhang, why are you calling me?"
Xiao Ye couldn't remember ever dealing with them before.
Besides, they wouldn't normally contact him unless there was a major problem they couldn't solve themselves.
Xiao Ye's identity could be hidden from ordinary people, but not from them.
They probably knew the moment he came down from the mountain.
However, these people had once promised Lingxiao Daoist that they wouldn't place him under surveillance, which was why they hadn't shown themselves until now.
"Here's the situation. Princess Ali of Country A has arrived, and she has specifically asked to see you."
"For the sake of friendly relations between our country and Country A, we need you to make an appearance."
"Princess Ali is getting impatient. How about this afternoon at two o'clock, at the Diplomatic Hotel?"
'Ali?'
'Who's that?'
'If she's a princess, it must be someone I've met before.'
But Xiao Ye had met at least five, if not ten, princesses, and he really couldn't remember what any of them looked like.
Just like how some Westerners are face-blind to Easterners, in Xiao Ye's eyes, all those foreigners looked more or less the same.
At the very least, they didn't match his aesthetic tastes.
To Xiao Ye, a beauty with distinct Eastern features like Lin Chuyue was what constituted true beauty.
Xiao Ye pondered for a moment before agreeing. "Alright, I'll go meet her."
"That's wonderful!"
The man on the other end of the line was clearly relieved. "You have to be on time. Otherwise, this Princess Ali might start acting up again."
With that, the other party hung up.
Xiao Ye didn't give the matter a second thought and went back to his own work.
The Xiao Family currently had many assets, with several hundred companies under its name.
However, only about twenty of them were large-scale. The rest were small to medium-sized enterprises, but their annual profits were still substantial.
Added together, it was a considerable sum.
Besides personally handling company affairs for the time being, Xiao Ye also had to manage personnel changes.
If he did it right the first time, he wouldn't have to worry too much later on.
In the blink of an eye, afternoon arrived.
When the person sent to pick him up arrived outside the Xiao Family estate, Xiao Ye finally remembered the appointment. He casually grabbed a jacket and walked out.
The escort saw him and raised an eyebrow slightly.
He had seen photos several times, but this was the first time he'd met him in person.
'A hero's rise from youth indeed,' he thought. 'With looks and a build like that, he's definitely one in a million!'
'No wonder Princess Ali can't forget him. He certainly has the assets to be proud of.'
"Mr. Xiao, please."
The car sped down the road.
The escort spoke in a low voice, "Mr. Xiao, the person you're meeting this time is the princess of Country A, and she is extremely favored."
"Unlike other princesses, Princess Ali is not only highly regarded within the Royal Family, but she's also very famous."
"She has tens of millions of fans on international social media, which is equivalent to over a hundred million fans here in our country."
"So, later, no matter what Princess Ali asks for, as long as it's not too outrageous, I hope you can accommodate her, Mr. Xiao."
Seeing that Xiao Ye remained silent, the escort smiled faintly. "Rest assured, if this matter is handled well, we will certainly open many doors for the Xiao Family!"
Hearing the answer he wanted, Xiao Ye finally nodded. "Fine, I understand."
「An hour later.」
Outside the Diplomatic Hotel.
This was a place specifically for receiving foreign dignitaries. Every staff member was a foreign language expert from Dragon Country.
Xiao Ye and the escort entered, went straight to the elevator without obstruction, and headed directly for the presidential suite.
Inside the suite, there was a flurry of activity.
Ali was constantly checking herself in the mirror, trying to achieve the most perfect look to meet her beloved.
"Quick, come see! Is my lipstick color too dark?"
"No, Princess, this color suits you perfectly."
"What about the glitter on my eyes? Is it too much? I feel like they look like light bulbs."
"Not at all, Princess. It's beautiful, like the color of the Milky Way. Paired with your blue eyes, it's like looking at a starry sky."
Ali checked her clothes one more time, and after confirming everything was alright, she sat down on the sofa in a ladylike manner.
Her two slender, fair calves were pressed together, tilted slightly to one side.
She took a deep breath and looked nervously toward the door.
The interpreter was watching for any movement outside. "Someone's coming!"
Ali immediately placed her hands on her lower abdomen and put on a smile that was the very picture of perfect royal etiquette.
DING DONG.
The moment the doorbell rang, the interpreter immediately opened the door. "Please, come in."
Xiao Ye's gaze went past him and into the room.
Ali was sitting primly on the sofa. The moment she saw Xiao Ye, her eyes lit up. "Ye!"
"You're Princess Ali?" Xiao Ye found her somewhat familiar but couldn't quite place her.
He had never been very interested in foreigners, nor did he care to remember their long names.
Ali stood up. Seeing the expression on Xiao Ye's face, she looked heartbroken. "Ye, you... you don't remember me?"
"About ten years ago, I had a strange illness, and my father and I went to the place where you lived!"
"You saved me there, and you stayed with me every day! We ate together, sang together, and watched the sunset together!"
'The 'staying with her' part was to observe the patient's condition.'
'As for the 'strange illness'... anyone who managed to find us rarely had an easily treatable one.'
'They must have been out of options to risk their lives climbing the mountain.'
Xiao Ye cleared his throat, pretending he remembered. "Ah, so it's Princess Ali."
Ali, thinking he had genuinely remembered, broke into a radiant smile. "Come in, quickly!"
"As for the rest of you, get out. I want to speak with Ye alone."
"I have countless things I want to say to him, and I can't wait any longer!"
The escort glanced at Xiao Ye. He knew this guy was an incredible fighter; a mere princess would be no match for him, so he wasn't worried.
The interpreter looked like he wanted to say something, but one look from Ali and he could only wave for everyone to leave with him.
Soon, only Xiao Ye and Ali were left in the room.
Ali gazed at Xiao Ye's handsome face, her thoughts drifting back to the time they had spent together.
"Ye, do you know? The time I spent with you were the happiest days of my life."
"I've never been so happy. You showed me what the best part of life could be, and I want to be with you!"
With that said, Ali boldly threw her arms around Xiao Ye.
In Country A, hugging and kissing were considered normal social etiquette, nothing to make a fuss about.
She pressed herself tightly into Xiao Ye's arms, pouring out all her longing.