Chapter 58: Personal Protection?

Na Yuqing was far from a simple woman.

The fact that she could marry into the Su Family, a top-tier wealthy powerhouse, proved that her status was equally matched with theirs. Rumor had it among the public that anyone with the surname "Na" was bound to be a Manzu Bannerman.

In reality, this rumor wasn’t false. Na Yuqing was indeed a Bannerman, and a descendant of the noble Yehe Nara Clan among them.

Naturally, the moment the Great Qing Dynasty fell, the so-called Bannermen had seemingly faded into the river of history. But while they might have disappeared from historical records, Bannermen still very much existed in modern society. For instance, the wife of the actor who played the Tang Monk, the one who collected red sandalwood furniture, was a Bannerman. Likewise, the Wang family that Princess Qing had married into was also of Bannerman descent. Even many famous television stars were, in fact, Bannermen.

Thus, the descendants of certain Bannermen were highly active in elite circles, sharing resources and advancing hand-in-hand.

The person Na Yuqing sought out was the "Second Brother" of the Bannerman circle.

Second Brother wielded immense power and influence within the Beijing Circle, as well as many other high-society factions. Legend had it that he even had lucrative dealings with several mysterious families. Huaxia had a history spanning over five thousand years. From what Na Yuqing understood, there were certain families and inherited Sects that had been passing down their legacies from generation to generation throughout those millennia.

It was said that these people possessed vast Divine Techniques and were practically omnipotent!

Therefore, Second Brother could definitely find a highly skilled assassin to kill on her behalf. Naturally, she didn’t want anyone else to know about this. It was enough that only she and Second Brother knew.

"I understand, Yuqing. I’ll handle this. You don’t need to show your face anymore. Don’t manage anything, and you mustn’t ask any questions. Just wait for the news."

After Second Brother finished speaking, he hung up the phone. Na Yuqing remained silent. Anything Second Brother promised was set in stone. Nothing would go wrong.

It was already 1:40 in the morning by the time Lin Jian and Ye Ziqiu returned to Jiang City.

"Just make do and spend the night downstairs. Don’t go home. Plus... I still feel unsettled." After Lin Jian parked the car, Miss Ye suggested he stay the night. It was simply too late, and truthfully, she still hadn’t recovered from the shock.

"Alright, I’ll stay for the night."

Lin Jian didn’t refuse, nor did his thoughts wander in any inappropriate directions. In fact, on the drive back, he hadn’t been in the mood to flirt with Ye Ziqiu at all. That was because he had genuinely stirred up a massive hornet’s nest tonight. He had crushed Su Zhiwei’s balls, ripped off Master Si’s ear, and broken his nose.

How could those people possibly let the matter rest?

If they called the police, it would be easy to handle. It would just be a matter of explaining the facts. After all, it was a kidnapping, and it was hard to hold back in self-defense. With a good lawyer, he probably wouldn’t even have to do prison time; a suspended sentence would suffice.

But would the other party really call the police? Nine times out of ten, they wouldn’t. Since they had suffered such a massive loss, their refusal to involve the authorities clearly meant they were going to seek violent retaliation. Therefore, in the coming days, someone was bound to come looking for trouble with him and Ye Ziqiu.

There was a nanny’s room downstairs, though it currently lacked a quilt. Ye Ziqiu fetched a quilt for Lin Jian and even helped him make the bed. Meanwhile, Lin Jian leaned against the doorframe, watching Ye Ziqiu bustle about.

When she finished and turned around, her eyes met his.

In that instant, Ye Ziqiu felt a sudden wave of panic. She didn’t know what was wrong with her. She clearly hadn’t had any complicated intentions, yet the moment she invited Lin Jian into her home, those... those heart-racing thoughts had surfaced! And with that scoundrel Lin Jian looking at her in such a manner, she was an absolute nervous wreck.

"Go to sleep early. You don’t have to work tomorrow, so you can sleep in. I’m going upstairs!" She kept her head down and tried to hurry upstairs the moment she finished speaking!

However, as she rushed past Lin Jian, he reached out and grabbed her arm.

"Lin Jian, stop fooling around." Ye Ziqiu’s entire body tensed in fright.

"I’m not fooling around. I need to talk to you about something. Let’s go to the living room." With that, Lin Jian led a dubious Ye Ziqiu over to the sofa in the living room.

"What is it?" Ye Ziqiu asked.

Lin Jian thought for a moment. "Old Ye, about tonight... if they call the police, everything will be easy to deal with. But if they don’t, have you thought about what kind of situation we’ll be facing next?"

"If they don’t call the police..." Ye Ziqiu’s expression shifted, the color abruptly draining from her face.

Having grown up in a large, prominent household, she knew just how cold-blooded and ruthless such families could be. She was all too aware of the dark, hidden sides they possessed! So, if Su Zhiwei really had been... been stomped into a eunuch by Lin Jian, the Su Family would probably kill him. Even she would likely fall within their strike zone.

Moreover, she couldn’t forget about Master Si. That man clearly wasn’t a good person, and he had a whole gang of thugs under his command.

So, what would they do?

"Then what should we do? Why don’t you go hide somewhere? Get a passport and go abroad to lay low for a while," Ye Zi suddenly suggested.

Lin Jian shot Ye Ziqiu a surprised look. "If I go into hiding, what about you? We’re in the same boat. Besides," he added with a smile, "when this kind of thing happens, the other side will sometimes direct even more of their hatred toward the catalyst of the whole incident. And you are that catalyst. So aren’t you in even more danger than I am?"

"Hah, I’m a major investor brought into Jiang City through their investment promotion program. Who would dare touch me?" Ye Ziqiu’s imposing aura flared up instantly.

Lin Jian rolled his eyes at her. "They wouldn’t attack you out in the open, would they? They could find a few guys to beat you up, or kidnap you to take some scandalous photos. They might even chop off a few of your limbs. If they wanted to take it further, they could just encase you in a concrete pillar. All of it is entirely possible."

"Stop talking..." Ye Ziqiu’s scalp went numb as she listened. Wasn’t that a little too terrifying?

Lin Jian took a deep breath. "How about this, Old Ye. I have a proposal. If you think it’s viable, we’ll give it a try. If you don’t, you can go find yourself another expert. How does that sound?"

"What do you mean, find another expert? You haven’t even told me what it is yet. Why would I look for anyone else? Just say it," Ye Ziqiu replied.

"I may not be much, but I am currently the deputy head of the Recovery Group’s security department. So, why don’t you transfer me to work right by your side? I can provide you with twenty-four-hour close-quarters pampering... Wait, no, protection. I won’t leave your side, ensuring your absolute safety. What do you say?

"As for the wages and all that, just double my current salary as the deputy head of security. It doesn’t have to be too much!"

"How can you be so shameless? Pampering... You..." Blushing, Ye Ziqiu huffed angrily. "I see how it is. You went on that massive tangent just because you want to move into my house, didn’t you? Spill it! What are you really plotting? Tell the truth!"

As she spoke, she raised her small fists, her expression making it clear that if he didn’t tell the truth, she was going to start throwing punches.

Lin Jian blinked innocently. "I swear to the heavens, I just want to protect you. You’re my boss, and we’re comrades who have fought side-by-side. It’s my absolute duty to protect your safety."

"Stop being so glib. Hmph, go to sleep now. I’ll think about everything else later!"

With that, the gorgeous beauty turned on her heel and swayed her hips as she headed upstairs. However, the corners of her lips were curled up in a faint smile. Why had her mood suddenly gotten so good?