When everyone else was out of sight, he stepped forward. "Mr. Jin, are you alright?"
"Useless! You’ve embarrassed me this much—it’s all your fault." Jin Yu glared at him fiercely.
Xiao Long pressed his lips together and silently endured the employer’s tirade.
These rich people—they always have an unbelievably bad temper. They call you a brother in normal times, but when something goes wrong, they take it out on the bodyguard by their side.
Fortunately, he’s already gotten used to it over the years.
He never takes their words seriously; keeping his position clear is more important than anything.
At that moment, his phone suddenly chimed with a notification, and Xiao Long became instantly alert.
He took out his phone and opened the hidden system.
Thirty seconds ago, a message from his friend Huang Xiao had come through.
[Long Long, I’ve got a little tidbit for you. The new leader is currently in Spring City. You’d better seize this chance—new officials always make their moves with a bang, and surely they’ll be in need of people.]
Huang Xiao was his close brother, someone he had entered the organization and climbed the ranks alongside. The two of them had a life-and-death bond; last year, they took on an assignment as bodyguards for the heir to a prominent family in Qingzhou.
Huang Xiao had a sharp mind and a smooth personality, earning the trust of his employer. If nothing went wrong, he’d planned to see the assignment through to retirement.
Additionally, because of his wide range of connections, Huang Xiao could always glean tidbits of information from numerous channels. Although Xiao Long doubted the credibility of this piece of news, he still believed it partially in his heart.
So, Danhuang is in Spring City now?
[Also, I’ll share with you a piece of classified information that I risked a lot to get—Danhuang is a very young woman. Damn, I was shocked when I found out. A real iron-willed woman—she’s even taken down Bo Jiao. Rumor has it that Lord Bai Ze trusts her immensely; it’s clear she’s being used to sideline Lord Gouchen.]
[Surviving the non-trial month and walking out of the trial grounds alive—that’s strength beyond comprehension. I seriously doubt the truth behind this intel though.]
Danhuang is a young woman...
Xiao Long suddenly lifted his head.
In his mind, fragments of the skirmish he’d just had with that young girl resurfaced—those extraordinarily familiar moves.
And the extraordinary presence emanating from her.
His hand tightened around the phone.
In his ears, Jin Yu was still furiously ranting. Xiao Long stared coldly at him.
Jin Yu was startled. When he realized a mere bodyguard had dared to yell at him, he immediately jumped up, jabbing a finger at Xiao Long’s face as he cursed.
"Who do you think you are? You’re just a damn bodyguard, and you dare show me attitude?"
"Please remember, this is a mutually respectful employment relationship. You pay me, and I ensure your safety. Beyond that, you have no right or qualification to humiliate my character."
Xiao Long’s stern words left Jin Yu stunned.
For the past two years, Xiao Long had always obeyed him without a word. This was the first time seeing Xiao Long this intense and confrontational.
It had to be said—it was a little alarming...
"Shouldn’t you be worrying about the tax bureau investigating your accounts at this moment, Mr. Jin? Right now, you may have no idea what kind of terrifying person you’ve offended."
At the mention of a tax investigation, Jin Yu instantly panicked and frantically left the scene.
"Mr. Jin..." Wu Mei’en pitifully tugged at Jin Yu’s sleeve.
"Get lost! This is all your fault. I’ll deal with you later." Jin Yu kicked Wu Mei’en aside and hurried downstairs.
Xiao Long walked past Wu Mei’en indifferently.
After leaving Fisherman’s Joy, Shen You’an found a decently renovated restaurant.
She recalled Manager Zhao’s earlier comments—it seemed the business of this restaurant was being squeezed and wasn’t doing well.
Even during lunch hours, there weren’t too many customers.
Once the three were seated, Qi Baotan patted her chest. "That really scared me. Fortunately, everyone’s okay."
"I would never let anything happen to you."
Shen You’an slid the menu to Qi Baotan. "You guys order. I’m not picky—anything’s fine."
After speaking, she lowered her head and fiddled with her phone.
After some thought, Shen You’an looked up and spotted a young man behind the cash register engrossed in playing a competitive online game on his desktop computer.
Shen You’an got up and walked toward the young man.
Li Xu was absorbed in his fierce battle and hadn’t noticed someone standing behind him.
The jungler had just finished clearing a set of monsters, and now both teams’ ADs were locked in an intense battle on the bottom lane, while their supports sprinted around in chaos trying to protect them.
Meanwhile, mid-lane creep waves were about to collide. Both the mid and bottom lanes were embroiled in conflict at this moment, putting the jungler in a tough spot.
If he helped bottom lane, mid might fall into disadvantage, but if he assisted mid, the enemy jungler could take the opportunity to flank, causing his bottom lane to collapse.
Li Xu was hesitating in indecision when a calm voice suddenly dropped into his ears, cutting through the haze like sunlight piercing the fog and striking him deeply.