The Beautiful CEO's Close Bodyguard

Chapter 674: Chapter 0676: the Nangong Family

"Elder Jian, do your disciples know how shameless you are?" Nangong Man Sha teased.

Jian Chunqiu wasn’t angered by Nangong Man Sha’s words; he smiled and said, "I’m just telling the truth. By the way, girl, did you bring the invitation? You can’t just send it straight to the Sword Pavilion, right?"

Nangong Man Sha coughed awkwardly, "I didn’t know you’d be here, so... I didn’t bring it."

If she had known Jian Chunqiu was here, she would have definitely brought the invitation along.

As Jian Chunqiu mentioned, the Sword Pavilion holds significant weight within the realm of Ancient Martial Arts; it would be inappropriate to exclude them.

Jian Chunqiu didn’t seem bothered and casually raised his hand, saying, "No worries, I can send it over another day."

Nangong Man Sha was even more speechless; this old man...

With the invitation delivered, and now with Jian Chunqiu present, Nangong Man Sha naturally did not want to stay here any longer.

Nangong Man Sha said to Chu Ge, "Mr. Chu, I’ll be heading back now."

Saying so, she got up and picked up her bag, ready to leave.

Chu Ge also stood up, ready to see her off.

Jian Chunqiu remained seated on the sofa and said languidly, "Leaving already? It’s almost noon, why not stay for lunch before going?"

Seeing no progress in the relationship between these two, the old man was getting anxious.

Chu Ge, like a block of wood, doesn’t flex when needed, but how could Nangong Man Sha not seize the moment to spend time alone with Chu Ge?

Jian Chunqiu quickly realized his own presence was an extra, he coughed lightly, smiled and said, "I’ve been in the Capital for a few days but haven’t wandered around yet. I was planning on taking a stroll later. Chu doesn’t have anyone to accompany him for lunch, so, Miss Man Sha, you don’t need to leave, just stay and keep Chu Ge company."

Nangong Man Sha was obviously happy to comply. Just as she was about to turn back, she heard Chu Ge nonchalantly say, "No need, I was just going to grab something simple for lunch."

Jian Chunqiu: ...

Nangong Man Sha: ...

With Chu Ge having said that, Nangong Man Sha felt too awkward to stay any longer. As she left, Jian Chunqiu looked at Chu Ge helplessly and shook his head, "Oh boy, how can you be so dense?"

He was trying hard to create an opportunity for the two, but Chu Ge was not playing along. It’s like the saying ’the emperor isn’t in a hurry while the eunuch is.’

Chu Ge looked at Jian Chunqiu blankly, "I was just speaking the truth. If Miss Man Sha stayed for lunch, we’d have to go out, but I don’t feel like going out today. Besides, the food at those fancy restaurants is hard to digest. I was planning on just making some porridge for lunch, surely I can’t ask Miss Man Sha to stay just to have porridge with me, right?"

Jian Chunqiu looked helplessly at Chu Ge, shook his head and said, "Alright, alright, as you wish. I mentioned going out just casually and didn’t really plan on it, so just make extra porridge when you do."

...

Meanwhile, in the busiest downtown area of the Capital, inside a coffee shop, a middle-aged man dressed in a security guard’s uniform sat there, his face etched with the marks of hardship.

He seemed to be waiting for someone, his hands tightly clasped, occasionally glancing towards the door.

A moment later, the door was pushed open, and a man in a black suit entered.

The security guard saw the man, quickly stood up, and began nodding and bowing as if fearful, "Assistant Shang, this way, this way."

The newcomer was the personal assistant of Nangong Sanli of the Nangong Family, Assistant Shang, while the man sitting opposite him was Lin Zhang, father of Lin Zhao who was recently imprisoned by Chu Ge.

Lin Zhang sat there nervously, "I have no idea why Third Old Master Nangong wanted to see me."

When he learned that Nangong Sanli was looking for him, he was genuinely frightened—even knowing that Nangong Sanli would not appear in person, he was still terrified like a dog.

Assistant Shang looked at Lin Zhang indifferently and said, "Third Old Master asked for you regarding your son’s situation."

Thinking of his son who had not been long in prison, tears welled up in Lin Zhang’s eyes, he sighed heavily, shaking his head continuously, "It’s all my fault, I’ve been too indulgent with him. This time he even dared to offend the Nangong Family, it’s utterly shameful. Since he’s been incarcerated, it’s best to let him reflect on his actions in there."

Lin Zhang thought the other party was here to hold him accountable, and his heart was filled with bleakness. He was even prepared for the possibility of being fired.

But Lin Zhang wasn’t foolish. He hadn’t made any mistakes at work, and furthermore, he had a contract with Nangong Group, so they had no right to fire him.

With this in mind, Lin Zhang felt a bit more staunch, and he looked up at Assistant Shang, his gaze firmer than before.

Assistant Shang did not notice this subtle change in demeanor, nor did he care. He continued, "Do you really have the heart to watch your own son suffer in there?"

Lin Zhang was taken aback, not understanding why he would ask that.

"If I gave you an opportunity, an opportunity to rescue your son from prison, would you take it?"

Assistant Shang asked again. noveldrama

Lin Zhang was completely shocked. He stared wide-eyed at Assistant Shang and blurted out, "Are you not here to dismiss me?"

Assistant Shang shook his head, "I don’t have the authority to dismiss you. That’s a matter for the company, and it’s not within my jurisdiction."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhang suddenly became anxious, straightened up and looked at Assistant Shang expectantly, asking, "Can you really help get my son out of prison?"

Assistant Shang nodded, "It’s not me who can, but the Nangong Family can."

Most of the reasons for Lin Zhao’s imprisonment were due to factors involving the Nangong Family. Now, if the Nangong Family were to intervene again, it would obviously be a simple matter, so Lin Zhang, without a second thought, immediately agreed.

"As long as you can get my son out, I’m willing to do whatever you ask."

Lin Zhang said hastily.

Thinking of his son suffering in prison, his wife at home arguing with him daily, and even himself feeling heartbroken—having lived more than half his life with only one son, who ended up in prison—the thought of their future life was unbearable.

Assistant Shang’s face remained expressionless as he spoke, "You need to understand one thing, it’s not me coming to help you, but the Third Old Master Nangong, and what he needs you to do is related to your son’s imprisonment."

Lin Zhang nodded earnestly, that much he understood clearly. Assistant Shang was representing Third Old Master Nangong, who had long withdrawn from dealing with business affairs. Old Master Nangong managed family affairs, thus leading to a leisurely life for him. Hence, many matters including those of the group were represented by Assistant Shang.