The Beautiful Boss's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 153

Chapter 153: Chapter 153

"Has he gone mad?" This was Ye Tian’s first thought. Although he didn’t know much about Chen Pingrui, he could guess a thing or two. Otherwise, why would a person emanating such killing aura as Zhang Xiayang follow him, if not for some significant reason?

Everyone had the same thought as Ye Tian. It was one thing for Chen Pingrui to act arrogantly outside, but this was a governmental venue. The usual contenders would be Zuo Zhengyang and Tang Guoqing. What was he doing getting involved? Recklessly courting death was not the usual approach. Everyone avoided drawing trouble and meddling with governmental matters, thus many faces remained expressionless while inwardly they were taking pleasure in the misfortune, waiting for the drama to unfold.

"Mr. Chen offers ten thousand yuan," the auctioneer finally found a way to divert the conversation, though he hadn’t anticipated that a painting from Tan Xiao would start at such a low price, which was truly unreasonable.

"I bid fifty thousand."

"One hundred thousand."

"One hundred and fifty thousand."

Soon, those who were just there for the excitement started to take part. They understood that they were merely stepping stones, the real heavy hitters were yet to come. Being a stepping stone wasn’t that bad, given only so many were available, if you don’t snatch it up, someone else will. Quickly, the price soared directly to five hundred thousand yuan.

Five hundred thousand was offered by Zuo Zhengyang, that was already his limit, a municipal party secretary should only have so much money. No need to worry, someone would buy his wife’s painting.

"I bid one million."

One million, for some well-known masterpieces, this amount wouldn’t be considered much, but for a painting meant for show, it indeed wasn’t low.

Tan Xin’s face remained calm, a painting from someone in the Tan Family obviously needed to be reclaimed by the Tan Family, that one million bid just earlier was called by Tan Xin. The Zuo family, the Tan Family, suddenly both families were being dragged in, now there was a spectacle to watch.

Ye Tian didn’t care about this, his bride was secured, whatever others did was of no concern to him, but when he once again observed the situation in the venue, he couldn’t see Chen Pingrui anymore.

"Susu, have you seen Chen Pingrui?"

Tang Su shook her head, "He might have gone to the bathroom. What’s up?"

It was like a moment of dizziness, Ye Tian’s body suddenly felt empty, then he regained normalcy, "Oh, it’s nothing." Glancing once more at Zhang Houtu, who waved at him and pointed towards the door, signaling him to go out, they needed to talk. Ye Tian casually blinked twice before Zhang Houtu headed out first.

"You have things to handle, go ahead, later, just arrange someone to pick me up."

"I... don not live in a nice place."

"Staying at a hotel will do, we’ll buy a house later. They say, marry a rooster follow the rooster, marry a dog follow the dog, I’ve said it in front of so many people, definitely from now on I’ll follow you. You can’t ditch me."

With both hands, Ye Tian clasped one of Tang Su’s hands between his, enveloping it with warmth, "Don’t be afraid, I’ll be back soon."

The charity auction continued, the cutthroat competition persisted, NO_ONE_WOULD notice two insignificant figures leaving, nor would they be interested to know.

Tianhe Hotel, fifteenth floor, in the men’s restroom.

"What’s going on? Both people are missing."

"Zhang Xiayang left after hearing a sentence."

"What sentence?"

"It seems someone at our table who is his nemesis unintentionally said, ’Strip Lin Jingran’s clothes and throw her on the bed until she bleeds,’ after a while, Zhang Xiayang silently walked away. Though I’m not sure the exact reason, it likely had something to do with that sentence."

Zhang Houtu is an elite King of Soldiers in the military, and Ye Tian certainly trusts his judgment, but what does this sentence mean?

"Who is Lin Jingran?"

"I don’t know."

"When did Chen Pingrui leave?"

"He received a phone call and then left."

A phone call? Ye Tian scratched his head and thought for a long time, but couldn’t figure out why. Ultimately, he’s just a small security guard, like a bottom-tier organism in the food chain, knowing nothing.

"Ye Tian, is this considered our negligence?" Zhang Houtu was somewhat embarrassed, it seemed he had wanted to ask this question for a while, "Didn’t you say that the girl from the Mo Family asked us to keep an eye on this old man?"

Ye Tian waved his hand, "I was just guessing. Since she arranged us there, there must be a purpose, and so far, the most suspicious person is him. I only said he’s suspicious, not that it definitely has to do with him. Don’t worry, our legs are on our bodies, if worse comes to worst, we can just run."

Thinking of running, Ye Tian felt a chill in his heart, he had been chased around ever since returning to the country, damn his bad luck!

He washed his hands, patted his cheeks, looked in the mirror at his crew cut, grimaced for a long time before sighing, "Let’s go, my wife is still waiting for me inside."

Zhang Houtu seemed still worried about Chen Pingrui leaving abruptly, his naively honest face showing a bit of concern, he stopped Ye Tian who was walking ahead as they approached the door.

"Um, what’s up?"

"Ye Tian, should we, maybe tell the old man, honestly I’ve never heard of the Mo Family, and I’m a bit worried..."

Ye Tian frowned and thought for a moment, then waved his hand, "We can’t bother the old man anymore. Old Zhang, listen to me, Old Hu has said it, the Beijing and Tianjin area is my lucky place, I belong here like a dragon in water. Don’t worry, nothing will happen."

Zhang Houtu was a whole head taller than Ye Tian, but at that moment, the sense of security seemed to come entirely from Ye Tian, who was shorter. Zhang Houtu, one of the few real combat soldiers left in Huaxia, the spearhead of them, could only be truly impressed by someone who had fought more battles, bloodied his hands more often.

"Understood."

"Hehe, relax, it’s easy to burp when you’ve just eaten."

The tense atmosphere often vanished after a word or a gesture from Ye Tian, Zhang Houtu smiled and returned to his seat with Ye Tian.

"Everything good?"

Gently patting Tang Su’s leg, Ye Tian smiled down and said, "Don’t worry, nothing’s wrong."

The painting by Tan Xiao has been raised to a price of 1.2 million. Unless something unexpected happens, this painting will be the most expensive auction item tonight.

"Little Tan, your painting is really something, it’s already over a million now," Zuo Zhengyang watched Tan Xiao with a smile, his face exuding benevolence.

"It’s Aunt Shen’s marvelous craftsmanship that truly shines, otherwise, my strokes would only be a joke in everyone’s eyes."

"The girl is getting better at speaking," Shen Xuepei looked at Tan Xiao and smiled faintly, her voice neither strong nor light, just an ordinary tone of concern for a junior.

Everyone present knew that the time was ripe; although there were many wealthy people here, this was the moment to showcase skill in spending. The party boss had spoken, a reasonable price was enough, face has been saved, and money was not important. Moreover, strict requirements towards party conduct and discipline were a must, extravagance and waste were absolutely prohibited, no exceptions.

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