Chapter 37: Noble Character, the Female CEO Sees Him in a New Light

Chapter 37

Downstairs, in the security room.

"What? He escaped?"

Lin Jian received a call from an unfamiliar number, but as soon as he answered, he recognized the voice. It was Shen Jun’s second oldest sister—the fair-skinned, long-legged beauty, Shen Ke.

She was calling to tell him that the leader of the Nightwalker tomb raiders—the fat stall owner he had caught last night, nicknamed Old Cat—had escaped!

Lin Jian was utterly shell-shocked by the news. How could they let such an important criminal escape after finally catching him?

Shen Ke explained over the phone that because Lin Jian had dislocated both of Old Cat’s shoulders, they had no choice but to take him to an orthopedic doctor specializing in traditional Chinese medicine. They had unlocked his handcuffs at the time because his arms couldn’t be lifted otherwise.

As a result, the un-cuffed Old Cat had suddenly attacked. He injured one police officer, snatched a gun, and shot another, critically wounding him. He then fled from the hospital.

Shen Ke called Lin Jian because there was a high possibility that Old Cat would seek revenge against him, especially since the criminal knew his home address. After all, Old Cat had been present during her conversation with Lin Jian last night.

Thus, Old Cat knew he lived in the Agricultural Bank District. Given his extremely vengeful nature, he would most likely come after Lin Jian. She was calling to apologize and to remind him to contact the police immediately if he noticed any danger.

"Call the police my ass! I’d be a goner with a single shot..." Lin Jian muttered, incredibly frustrated.

Shen Ke could only continue to apologize, stating she still had arrest operations to attend to, before hanging up.

The moment the call ended, Lin Jian’s phone rang again.

He answered impatiently, "Who is it now?"

"Lin Jian, it’s Jin Tao from the president’s office. The president wants you to come to her office." Saying this, Jin was about to hang up.

"Wait, Jin, what’s going on?" Lin Jian was annoyed, his mind still filled with the image of that fat cat.

"It’s a good thing. You’ll know when you get here." Jin teased, keeping him in suspense, and hung up!

Lin Jian thought for a moment, then grabbed his car keys and headed out. As the head of security, he had the freedom to move around. As long as Liu Fei didn’t snitch, there wouldn’t be any problems.

While walking out, he dialed Ye Ziqiu’s number.

Upstairs, Ye Ziqiu was speaking with several vice presidents when her phone rang on her desk. She quickly walked over and was surprised to see it was a call from Lin Jian.

With an odd expression, she answered in a hushed voice, "Lin Jian, didn’t I ask you to come directly to the office? Why are you calling?" She sounded like a thief trying not to be caught.

Hearing the great beauty speaking in such a low whisper, Lin Jian suddenly lowered his voice as well. "Hey gorgeous, did you miss me again after such a short time?"

Ye Ziqiu almost choked. How could this big pervert dare to say just anything?

"What nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and come to my office," she snapped, preparing to hang up.

"What’s the matter? I have an emergency to deal with. Did you really miss me? Let me tell you, although I’m quite poor, I won’t accept being a kept man. My backbone is made of steel!"

"I... you..." Ye Ziqiu was so angry she was speechless. "Who wants to keep you? Keep dreaming, you narcissistic fool!" she thought indignantly.

"Come to my office immediately." Without further ado, she hung up. Resting one hand on the desk, she tried her best to calm the turbulence and irritation in her heart. "Just wait and see how I deal with you!" she vowed inwardly.

However, before she could even catch her breath, her phone rang again!

She glanced at it. To her surprise, it was Lin Jian again.

She was losing her mind. "Lin Jian, you’re really pushing your luck, aren’t you? I’m your boss, and you actually dare to flirt with me over the phone? I..." she fumed inwardly. Annoyed, Ye Ziqiu answered the phone and whispered angrily, "What do you want?"

"President Ye, what exactly is the matter? I’ve gone out to handle some business, and I won’t be back for a while." Lin Jian was actually quite exasperated himself. If Old Cat hadn’t escaped, wouldn’t he already be flirting and chatting sweetly in Ye Ziqiu’s office right now?

"I... you... It’s working hours right now!" Ye Ziqiu was going crazy. He was blatantly telling her that he was skipping work. Wasn’t that way too arrogant?

"President Ye, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now," Lin Jian said, playing hard to get.

Ye Ziqiu tried to suppress her anger. "Did you save two children and a driver in front of the Green City sales office yesterday?"

"Huh? How did you know?" Lin Jian asked in surprise.

"Hmph, what don’t I know?" Ye Ziqiu snorted twice. "President Hong, the general manager of Green City Real Estate, came to see me. In recognition of your brave actions, Green City Real Estate has decided to gift you a three-bedroom apartment. Are you still not coming back?"

She thought, "Once this guy hears that someone is giving him a house, he’ll definitely rush back even if his pants are on fire, right?"

"Is there really such a good thing? Was that phone call last night real?" Lin Jian was astonished. It turned out to be true.

"It’s true. Hurry back." Ye Ziqiu didn’t want to continue discussing it over the phone.

"President Ye, wait a second." Lin Jian was silent for a moment before he suddenly chuckled bitterly. "I won’t be coming back. Please pass a message to that... that President Hong for me. Tell him I didn’t save those people for a reward. Saving lives is just instinct. Actually, I thought about it last night too. If it really wasn’t a scammer, and someone actually wanted to give me a house, should I accept it or not?

"Later, I suddenly realized that although I can be quite a jerk and not much of a decent guy, there are certain matters of principle on which I absolutely will not compromise.

"I said earlier that my backbone is made of steel. In truth, this is the last bit of persistence in the hearts of us ordinary folks.

"I won’t accept the house, because if I do, the meaning of saving those lives will be lost. So, that little security guard you know? His moral character is absolutely top-notch!"

Ye Ziqiu suddenly fell silent.

If she had already acknowledged Lin Jian’s character before, she was completely shell-shocked after hearing these words!

His moral character is absolutely top-notch!

Saving lives without expecting a reward!

Receiving a reward would defeat the purpose of saving them!

A backbone made of steel!

Lin Jian’s words echoed softly in her ears.

At this moment, she suddenly felt as though she didn’t know Lin Jian at all. It seemed she had never truly known him. In fact, right now, she suddenly had the urge to get to know this security guard with his "absolutely top-notch" moral character all over again!

"I understand. I will pass your message to President Hong." Ye Ziqiu took a deep breath and gently hung up the phone.