The Beautiful Boss's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 163

Chapter 163: Chapter 163

Zheng Xinru sat on the living room sofa, scrutinizing the young man standing before her. The European-origin Walain sofa didn’t offer her an ounce of relaxation. As Chen Pingrui’s wedded wife, she had the responsibility to shoulder the remaining Chen family, for Chen Pingrui and for herself.

Many men must have imagined pressing a Chen family woman beneath them.

"Ye Tian?"

"Yes."

Zheng Xinru set down her teacup, sat upright on the sofa looking at him, her expression calm, not even a ripple disturbing it. She smoothed out the folds in her dress, picked off some tiny threads that clung to it and then raised her head to look at Ye Tian before speaking again, "My name is Zheng Xinru, you can call me Mrs. Chen or Sister Zheng if you like."

"Alright, Mrs. Chen."

"Mmm. Please, have a seat."

Ye Tian glanced at her and sat opposite to her, separated by a dark colored coffee table. On it was a traditional Chinese painting, an old pine tree featured with a monkey on its branches and an old man with a straw hat resting beneath it.

The nanny that came with Zheng Xinru was tidying up around the house, outside the window there was a patch of open space, adorned with a variety of plants and a large fish tank, altogether gave the illusion of an underwater world, the sunlight reflecting water ripple shadows on the walls of the room.

"I’ve always used people without doubt and not employed those I’ve doubted. Since Zhang Xiayang recommended you, I naturally trust you. However, don’t think too highly of yourself. Truth be told, if time allowed, I would definitely have chosen someone else."

Hmph, quite direct. "I understand, Mrs. Chen."

"Mmm. With Pingrui gone, the Chen family is left with six women, and three of them are mere children who can’t even fend for themselves. From now on, everything will depend on you. You’re more familiar with the ways of the underworld than I am, and how to handle it is your business, I won’t interfere nor do I wish to. As for the business side of things, I’ll gradually bring you into it, there’s no rush at the moment. Once you start taking over Pingrui’s businesses, those big and small bosses will be troublesome, so you’ll need to be alert. The Liu Family’s brat is canvasing the world for his father’s murderer, and they already know Zhang Xiayang is behind it, they can’t find him now but they’ll come after us sooner or later, make sure you’re prepared. Whether to strike first or react, that’s up to you, I’m a woman who craves peace in this life, I don’t wish for hardship or to be harassed in the middle of the night, breaking windows and doors. I won’t deal with those matters, you don’t have to dominate Tianhe like Pingrui did, but at least you must secure a safe haven like Zhang Xiayang could. Understand?"

Zheng Xinru, who had been looking down and smoothing her tea cup, suddenly raised her head and those eyes that hid needles in cotton startled Ye Tian. There’s not a single easy-going person in the Chen family.

"I understand, Mrs. Chen."

"Mmm. Oh, and tonight, come by again. It would be good for you to meet the rest of the Chen family. Do you have a cellphone?"

Ye Tian took out Zhang Xiayang’s phone, "His."

"Mmm, that will do."

"Mrs. Chen, then I’ll take my leave now."

Zheng Xinru watched this man, who kept all his turbulence hidden within, walk out slowly, the drumbeats in her heart pounding more intensely. How could several women possibly take good care of the vast Chen family estate? With Zhang Xiayang present, they could still somewhat suppress those who eyed them hungrily, but now that even he has fled, those lurking in the shadows eager for a piece of the Chen family would tear it apart without hesitation.

Remembering that cold and elegant visage in white clothing, Zheng Xinru couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on; only Chen Pingrui could wield that Butterfly Knife, not so easily bending the temper-hardened iron. Yet unbending could lead the Chen family down an irreversible path. Beheading Liu Laogou was certainly gratifying, but who would clean up this mess after? The Liu Family wouldn’t care for Zhang Xiayang’s head; they wouldn’t give up the whole Chen estate’s prize for a mere lackey. Liu Ping was even worse than his father, revenge? Hmph, he could harbor grudges against anyone but certainly not against money.

After giving Ye Tian his instructions, Zheng Xinru didn’t pause for a moment, calling each member of the Chen family one after another. The Chen family hadn’t yet scattered; though Chen Pingrui was gone, a few women remained. Their numbers were few and their strength small, but they couldn’t just watch the Chen family fall.

After all, the bond between her and her husband had not yet been severed; she, Zheng Xinru, was still Chen Pingrui’s only wife.

"Come over tonight. Yes, at Fengyue Lake. You should fly back. Don’t bring the child. Don’t ask too much now, you’ll understand once you’re here."

"Are you there? Mhm, it’s me. Come over tonight. Yes, by Fengyue Lake."

Although the two women on the phone couldn’t manage any major affairs, the affairs of the Chen family were their concern after all. Not for the Chen family, but for their own sake. Chen Pingrui marrying them didn’t upset Zheng Xinru, but since they hadn’t added any heirs to the family, they should do something else now.

Zheng Xinru’s status in the legitimate world was under scrutiny by many. She couldn’t meddle in Eunuch Rui’s mess, or else she would end up empty-handed.

She racked her brain and went through all her social connections, but still couldn’t find a satisfactory solution. Not to mention other issues, she couldn’t even ensure the minimum safety right now. Previously, Zhang Xiayang with his Butterfly Knife could keep the peace, but now the Chen family had not a single man, and others would bully them without hesitation.

Only at this point, she realized how important it was to have a man in the house.

On the surface, Tianhe City remained the same, but beneath, this modest piece of land had already undergone a revolution.

Zhang Xiayang beheading Liu Laogou had paved the way for Dog Liu, Liu Ping, to assume his position proper. With Sichuan’s hardy rogue blood coursing through his veins, Liu Ping was even more ruthless and cunning than Liu Laogou. The whole big pie of Tianhe City was right before him. Liu Laogou’s old territory that he’d dared not touch was diligently accounted for in Liu Ping’s mind. Tianheng Industry’s personnel had already spread word; they wanted to capture Zhang Xiayang alive and light sky lanterns in front of his father’s grave as a tribute to his deceased father.

Everyone was secretly smacking their lips over how audacious the Liu family had become. Even with a cause like avenging a father, given Liu Ping’s sinister and venomous nature, it would have certainly been a stealthy trip, a stab in the dark. Such overt posturing and provocation was indeed rare.

No one was clear, no one understood, had Liu Ping’s hatred truly clouded his reason?

To the east of Tianhe City, the old Liu family mansion, a Qing Dynasty King Mansion, a great quadrangle courtyard.