Chapter 27: Guarded Security, Been a Bodyguard—Keeping You Safe Is No Problem

Chapter 27: Guarded Security, Been a Bodyguard—Keeping You Safe Is No Problem

Lu Group, President's Office.

The secretary knocked and entered, speaking calmly, "President Lu, the director called, hoping you can persuade Lu Yuanhang."

Lu Siqi, who was reviewing a proposal, looked up, "Persuade him about what?"

"To quit the variety show," the secretary maintained a professional smile.

Lu Siqi frowned, "Is the director crazy? Doesn't he know Lu Group invested five million?"

The secretary replied, "The director said it would be better if Lu Group could withdraw the investment."

Lu Siqi, "..."

"President Lu, over the past few days, Lu Yuanhang’s reputation has been terrible, affecting the company's brand. Many people online are asking if Lu Group is involved with loan sharks." The secretary placed screenshots of comments on the desk.

Lu Siqi picked them up, glanced briefly, then crumpled the paper and threw it away. "Just a bunch of jumping grasshoppers, they can’t make a difference."

"Shouldn’t the PR firm handle this?"

The secretary lowered his gaze to the crumpled paper, speaking in a businesslike tone tinged with a hint of exasperation, "The PR firm has tried its best, but mainly because your brother, Lu Yuanhang, keeps making headlines with his remarks, making it hard to clean up."

Hearing this, Lu Siqi remained silent for a moment.

He had been very busy lately.

Busy with meetings, busy with business trips, busy crushing other companies.

He hadn’t even had time to deal with Jian Li, let alone pay attention to the variety show.

So, it was normal that he didn’t know about his brother’s outrageous statements.

"You go tell the director," Lu Siqi rubbed his brow wearily, "Xiao Hang will behave better. He’s just been spoiled due to his poor health, but he’s actually very kind."

The secretary, "...” You call that kindness?

I really want to slap this so-called kind brother!

"President Lu, I’m afraid that won’t work this time."

He paused for a few seconds, preparing to continue, when his phone rang.

The work call seemed urgent, so the secretary answered it himself, "What’s up?"

"Really?"

"Alright, understood. I’ll report it to President Lu immediately."

After hanging up, he looked straight at Lu Siqi, "President Lu, this time you must intervene personally because Lu Yuanhang’s violent debt collection leading to a debtor’s suicide has been exposed."

Lu Siqi was momentarily stunned, "What?!"

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In the afternoon, after training ended, the rain on the island stopped.

A rainbow appeared at the horizon, reflecting off the sea, creating a beautiful natural scene.

Despite the picturesque view, the director had no heart for filming, standing next to the instructor with a furrowed brow, "There’s really no room for negotiation?"

"Must we evacuate immediately?!"

Feng Dayuan nodded, "There’s a military operation on the island, and the troops need to clear out all civilians."

"Honestly, I’m quite disappointed too, as we were about to start the hilltop battle..."

We were so close to victory,

Sigh,

Tough guy shedding tears!

The director sighed heavily, "Alright, we have enough footage for this season. With some editing, it should be fine."

He turned to his assistant, "Pack up, we’re heading home."

When the news reached the guests, everyone except Lu Yuanhang reacted indifferently.

"What? We’ve only been here a few days! Are you kidding me? Do you know how many events I canceled to make time?" He yelled at the staff.

The staff rolled their eyes, "Be grateful. If not for the evacuation, you’d have to leave alone."

"What?" Lu Yuanhang clearly didn’t understand and was about to ask more, but the staff member had already walked away.

He turned to find some commiseration from the other guests but saw them packing their bags.

"A bunch of lackeys!"

Lu Yuanhang pouted and muttered, standing there for a while before starting to pack his clothes.

By evening, the yacht left the island.

They then boarded a bus directly to the airport.

By the time they returned to the capital, it was already nine in the morning.

Exiting through a special channel, Lu Yuanhang saw a group of fans holding light boards and smirked, "I told them not to come pick me up, but they insisted. Their enthusiasm is a bit overwhelming."

He deliberately tried to provoke the other guests but found that no one paid any attention to him.

Tch, a bunch of nobodies!

Lu Yuanhang cursed in his heart and quickened his pace with his suitcase. As he stepped out through the automatic doors, he heard deafening cheers,

"Brother Li, we're your die-hard fans!"

"Brother Li, will you open a fitness class? I'll be the first to sign up!"

"Brother Li, the topic group is ready, waiting for you to join!"

"Brother Li, when are you and Brother Xiao getting married? We’re waiting for your wedding invitation!"

"Brother Li..."

Jian Li, walking behind, hadn't realized what was happening until he heard the crowd shouting increasingly absurd things.

He opened his mouth in surprise, turned to meet Huo Xiao's inscrutable gaze, and quickly stammered, "Let me explain, I really had no idea about this!"

"What thing?" Huo Xiao’s lips curved slightly, his voice magnetic and clear.

"It’s just...what they shouted about getting married—it wasn’t my idea at all. I didn’t want to stir up any CP rumors with you, so please don’t misunderstand!"

Jian Li frantically waved his hands, looking as innocent as possible.

He knew that in the original story, this antagonist hated celebrities who used him for publicity, and he usually dealt with them harshly.

With such enthusiastic fans, wouldn’t he be in deep trouble?!

Although Jian Li wasn’t afraid of trouble, he didn’t want to deal with it.

"Stirring up CP rumors isn’t bad," Huo Xiao said with a wider smile. "After all, we might have future collaborations."

Jian Li looked bewildered, "?"

Without waiting for a response, Huo Xiao strode over and got into the van.

The tinted windows were likely bulletproof, but as it passed by Jian Li, he still felt like he was being watched.

Just as he stood there stunned, someone approached him with malice, "Don’t think you’ll become famous just because of a reality show. It’s too easy to ruin you!"

Jian Li narrowed his eyes and turned, his usual nonchalant smile playing on his lips,

"Is that so? I’m actually looking forward to it."

As soon as he finished speaking, a Maybach pulled up in front of him.

Lu Yuanhang tiptoed to take a peek and immediately showed a pleased expression, arrogantly saying, "My brother came to pick me up. Bye-bye, then."

Jian Li remained silent, glancing sideways to see a tall figure from the backseat heading straight for him.

Just as he wondered if he should warm up, several people suddenly appeared behind him.

Yuan Feng, "If you’re being forced, just blink."

Shi Huayi, "I’m good at grappling; let me know if you need help."

Zhou Nan, "I’ve been a security guard and a bodyguard; I can protect you."

Luo Xiaohong, "No nonsense, do you need me to whip him?"

Suddenly overwhelmed with gratitude, Jian Li, "...” Aren’t you guys worried about exposing yourselves?!

Damn,

why am I feeling touched?!