Chapter 188

Chapter 188

With everyone's attention on Ye Ye and his mom, Yi Tiantian decided to slip away to take the call.

Fu Chongye must be calling about the Dusk Society, so Yi Tiantian glanced at the crowd who were staring in shock at the mother and son, then turned around and pretended to look for the restroom to step outside.

At first, the cameraman wanted to follow, but Yi Tiantian waved him off. He nodded and gave an awkward yet polite smile, "I'm just going to the restroom, be right back."

The cameraman wanted to stay and watch the drama unfold with Ye Ye and his mother, so he immediately made an "OK" gesture and ultimately didn't follow.

Yi Tiantian headed towards the restroom, but as he walked, he answered Fu Chongye's call.

Soon, the familiar voice with a hint of laughter came through the other end of the line.

"Tiantian, are you available to take the call now? I have something important to tell you."

"What is it?"

Yi Tiantian frowned, slipping behind a wooden door in a corner, and focused on the call with Fu Chongye.

"Is it about the Dusk Society meeting?"

"Why did they schedule it while I'm out?!"

Yi Tiantian frowned, and Fu Chongye on the other end chuckled lightly.

"I didn't expect you to remember that. Yes, I'm calling to inform you that you've successfully passed your probation period. You can officially attend the gathering the day after tomorrow."

Fu Chongye spoke lightly, as if it was a matter of course.

The Dusk Society planned to surprise Yi Tiantian, giving him no time to prepare.

"The day after tomorrow? But I'm still filming the show right now, where is the gathering location?"

Yi Tiantian frowned. If the location was near his home, he would have to leave the show's filming site immediately to prepare, otherwise, he would be late.

"The same place as before."

Fu Chongye's voice sounded unchanged as he answered simply.

"It's at Glory Underground City, where the Dusk Society's leadership will host a party to celebrate the city's achievements since its founding."

"Alright, I got it. I'll be there on time."

"Glory Underground City?!"

"I remember the last time I was there, they locked me in a room deep within the underground city! I didn't get to see much of the rest of the place..."

"I need to use this chance to explore the underground city, get familiar with the layout, and gather intel for the police's future operations!"

Yi Tiantian thought resolutely in his heart.

What Yi Tiantian didn't realize was that Fu Chongye could hear every thought on the other end of the line.

Fu Chongye smiled subtly, his tone undetectable to Yi Tiantian. "By the way, it's just an informal gathering, so you can dress casually."

"Okay."

Yi Tiantian nodded, feeling the weight of the situation.

"If this wasn't an informal gathering, I assume the security would be tighter..."

"I need to get back and buy some gear to document the whole event!"

While on the call, Yi Tiantian quickly made a plan and was ready to act as soon as he hung up.

"Gotta go, see you in two days."

Fu Chongye casually rested his hands on the table in front of him. He looked up and watched Yi Tiantian as he slowly returned to the screen. A smile curled at the corner of his lips.

Just then, a tall figure stepped in from behind Fu Chongye.

A tall man entered, dressed in a brown casual shirt with the top button snugly fastened. His gold-rimmed glasses glinted under the light, and a faint woody fragrance lingered in the air as he moved.

As the President walked in, Fu Chongye could clearly feel the atmosphere behind him turn colder. He clicked his tongue and raised his eyebrows, then very consciously stood up.

"President, you're here."

"How is it? Did he agree?"

In response to Fu Chongye's greeting, the President only nodded slightly and then sat in the seat in the middle of the meeting room. He intently watched the screen in front of him, which was playing the live broadcast of *Special Forces Action!*

"He agreed, but..."

Fu Chongye didn't need to say the rest. The President understood his meaning.

It seemed Yi Tiantian still wanted to use this opportunity to infiltrate the Dusk Society and report everything to the police.

"I understand."

Rather than reacting with anger, the President remained calm, almost as if the organization Yi Tiantian planned to expose wasn't the Dusk Society at all.

"So, what do you suggest?"

At this point, the President sat in his chair while Fu Chongye could only stand in front of him, his tone somewhat cautious.

"For your safety, it's best if you skip this gathering..."

"No, I have to be there."

The President looked up at Fu Chongye, his eyes filled with unquestionable determination.

"But..."

Fu Chongye was about to object but stopped himself.

The President must have his reasons—no one has ever swayed his decisions before. So Fu Chongye didn't want to say more and risk getting into trouble.

Seeing that Fu Chongye didn't continue, the President shifted his gaze to the screen in front of him, where Yi Tiantian was asking for leave from the production team.

Back on set, Yi Tiantian rejoined the live show after ending his call with Fu Chongye.

Xie Yi had noticed Yi Tiantian was missing for the past few minutes and had been scanning the area for him.

When Yi Tiantian emerged from the corner, Xie Yi visibly relaxed.

"Where did you go? We've got a lot of people here, but it's still not a good idea to wander off."

Xie Yi said seriously, frowning as he looked at Yi Tiantian.

Yi Tiantian simply smiled and nodded. "I understand. I just took a phone call, and something came up. I might have to leave early."

"Ah?!"

The shriek did not come from Xie Yi but from his sister Xie Niao beside him.

The Xie siblings had two main goals for joining the show: helping the local kids and playing matchmaker between Yi Tiantian and Xie Yi.

As a dedicated sister, Xie Niao had already planned various ways to assist, such as creating more opportunities for Yi Tiantian and her brother to spend time alone together. The tour of the Holy City tomorrow would be perfect for that!

But now Yi Tiantian was saying he had to leave?!

This was something she absolutely could not accept!

Xie Yi also looked at Yi Tiantian, confused. "Is something wrong? If you need my help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Xie Niao was even more anxious. "Tiantian Ge, what's so urgent? Since the show doesn’t wrap up for two more days, couldn’t you wait until after the recording?"

Yi Tiantian pursed his lips, hesitating, unsure how to turn them down.

"Attending the Dusk Society gathering is very important. It's an opportunity I've been waiting for a long time, and I absolutely can't give it up so easily!"

Yi Tiantian steeled himself. "I guess I’ll have to tell a white lie."

With a determined look, he took a deep breath and said firmly, "I'm sorry, but I have to go home now because my relative..."

As he spoke, Yi Tiantian pretended to be too emotional to continue and even started wiping away tears.

Perhaps his acting was too realistic, because soon real tears began to fall, one after another.

"I'm sorry..."

Yi Tiantian covered his mouth with one hand and waved with the other to show everyone that he was really okay.

But the commotion had already attracted Director Xiao Chen and many of the guest staff, who all gathered around Yi Tiantian.

"What happened?"

Director Xiao Chen pushed through the crowd and was surprised to see Yi Tiantian, who was always so happy, now with tears in his eyes, his face flushed red, crying bitterly.

"Did you encounter something bad locally? Don't worry, the show crew has your back."

Since Yi Tiantian was the star guest of the show, Director Xiao Chen valued him greatly and was concerned.

Yi Tiantian felt a wave of guilt but pushed through, retelling the story to Director Xiao Chen.

The general idea was that a relative of his had been admitted to the ICU due to a serious illness, and he had to rush back to say goodbye before it was too late.

Yi Tiantian’s voice cracked with emotion as he delivered a flawless performance.

The guests and staff around him were also moved by his emotions and felt very sorry for Yi Tiantian. They murmured words of sympathy and support, their faces filled with concern.

Director Xiao Chen sighed deeply and patted Yi Tiantian on the shoulder. "Go ahead and take care of your family. The show can wait, and the Holy City will always be here. You can visit again when you’re able."

Although Yi Tiantian's face was still tear-stained and heartbreaking, in his heart, he was already cheering with joy.

"Perfect! I can finally go back and prepare to attend the Dusk Society party!"

Director Xiao Chen, who had heard Yi Tiantian's inner thoughts, was confused: ……

The crowd, who were just moved, were also confused: ……

However, Xie Yi and Xie Niao looked solemn, as they knew that matters involving the Dusk Society were usually extremely dangerous. This time, Yi Tiantian was going to attend the Dusk Society gathering single-handedly, which made the situation far more dangerous!

Meanwhile, Lan Lan's father and Ye Ye's mother became extremely cautious the moment they heard the words "Dusk Society." Their expressions tightened with unease and… admiration.

The unease was because they hadn't known that Yi Tiantian was a member of the Dusk Society, and they had acted insincerely in front of him!

The admiration came from the realization that Yi Tiantian was actually an elite member who could attend the Dusk Society gatherings!

After all, people like them wouldn't even receive an invitation to such gatherings, let alone attend!

At that moment, both Lan Lan's father and Ye Ye's mother changed. They pushed forward from the crowd and stood in front of Yi Tiantian, their faces alight with anticipation and admiration.