The Beautiful Boss's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 217

Chapter 217: 217

Entering the main topic? Tang Su was startled, then realized what was meant. With a forceful twist of her two fingers, Ye Tian’s complexion changed dramatically, the pain from his ear spreading through his entire body; his mouth twisted, begging for mercy right away, "Wife, my good wife, haven’t I admitted my mistake? Please, let go."

In the midst of Ye Tian’s pleading, Tang Su gave one final hard twist before letting go, "That’ll teach you to behave from now on."

After the joyous moments passed, what followed was a bout of silence. Tang Su took a seat first, choosing a stone bench that was relatively intact in appearance and patted the one next to her, "Come and sit."

Ye Tian obediently went over and sat down.

"How do you think Chen Pingrui is?" Tang Su asked.

"Cunning indeed, but when it comes to dealing with people and handling affairs, he still falls short. Doesn’t know when to hold back and is unable to learn trust. With the turmoil that has arisen in the Chen family, I have truly not seen anyone step forward to take charge, not a single person offering verbal support or even lip service. Not even one. If it weren’t for the die-hard Zhang Xiayang, the Chen family wouldn’t have been able to last until now."

"What else?"

"...I want to take over the Chen family."

"That’s impossible." Tang Su immediately interrupted, "Zheng Xinru is not much worse than Chen Pingrui. She will not just spit out the meat that has landed in her mouth; she’s not that kind of person and won’t let anyone benefit from it."

Ye Tian gave a wry smile, "Of course, I know it’s impossible. Otherwise, why would she kick me out of the game."

"Ye Tian, in fact, the official scrutiny system in Huaxia isn’t as lax as the rumors among the common people suggest, it’s even stricter than any other country’s. Stop looking at me like that. You know full well who my father is. Growing up immersed in this bureaucratic circle has afforded me some insight."

Ye Tian withdrew his somewhat surprised gaze and continued to listen to Tang Su speak.

"How Chen Pingrui died, everyone knows deep down. It’s nothing more than the higher-ups betraying him, sacrificing a car to save a bishop. While it may damage the muscles and bones, it’s still better than losing a life. If the muscles and bones are hurt, we can find another person to take over. But if life is lost, the entire system would have to be dismantled and rebuilt. The cost is too great, and the loss outweighs the gain. Ultimately, all of these moves are for money. I am familiar with Zuo Zhengyang; my father said he’s worse than a skinflint disguised as a farmer. He enjoys a good reputation among the people, after all, not every vice-ministerial-level official would stoop so low as to wear a coarse cloth suit in front of a camera, nor would they use their shoulders to carry manure for mountain villagers."

"A clean official, huh?"

"’Three years as a prefecture head, one hundred thousand taels of snowy silver,’ besides, he has been an official for more than ten years," Tang Su brushed her slightly wrinkled floral skirt and continued, "If he really were a clean official, he wouldn’t have become enemies with you over the Liu Family; he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to take your life, even getting Zheng Xinru involved."

"That’s true. What am I in compare."

Ye Tian muttered unintentionally, also feeling that Tang Su was right, but his words inadvertently caused Tang Su a pang of heartache, "I didn’t mean to denigrate you, you know that."

"Of course, I know. Sigh, I’m just a security guard, I’m well aware."

Tang Su admired Ye Tian’s self-deprecating spirit. No matter how high one’s status, even when acting as the proxy for the Chen family, he never once lost his temper with the people around him or within the company. He still smoked the nearly out-of-production Red Mountain Tea cigarettes that cost two yuan and fifty cents a pack, ate from an enamel bowl with chipped porcelain that bore the phrase "Serve the People" in large characters, got his hair cut in a crew-cut style for five yuan, and even haggled the price down to four yuan and fifty cents.

Those who recognize their place will never completely fall into destitution.

"Ye Tian, what I mean is, you might as well learn from Chen Pingrui. Putting aside what you just mentioned, he does have many strengths. At least he is able to seize every opportunity that comes his way and successfully makes use of them. You shouldn’t dismiss all his achievements because of his one mistake. Absorb the strengths of others to offset your own weaknesses."

Ye Tian nodded thoughtfully, "I know what to do."

"And then there’s Zhang Xiayang by his side."

Ye Tian was taken aback, "I’ve already killed him."

The autumn wind swept the fallen leaves, spreading a layer of golden yellow across the ground, and Tang Su’s thin floral skirt fluttered in the wind. She brushed her skirt and after a long while finally said, "I won’t get involved in your affairs. I trust you’ll handle your own matters well. Just remember, I want nothing from you, only the wish to share the beauty of this country with you."

Ye Tian neither nodded nor shook his head; both of them just silently stared at the distant sky, the blue skyline mingling with white clouds. So beautiful, just like a painting.

Li Jing still couldn’t reach an understanding with those two, and the strange pairing of Zhang Daniu and Xu Qingyang also felt odd, not only due to the disparity in their physiques but also because their innate personalities clashed.

"Not leaving?" Xu Qingyang held a nameless blade of grass between his lips as he crouched on the steps, staring intently ahead at a cricket, lost in thought.

Zhang Daniu sat beside him, his bulky frame entirely obscuring the handsome face next to him. The two of them, one big, one small, did indeed make a peculiar sight.

"Not leaving. Where else could I go if I left? Best to just stay put."

"Hmph, easy for you to say. Big guy, you’re not thinking about taking that kid down, are you?" As if suddenly realizing something, Xu Qingyang’s eyes widened, but his gaze never left the cricket chirping away in the grass.

Zhang Daniu scratched his head, but this time he didn’t chuckle stupidly or reveal his row of big white teeth. Since Zhang Xiayang had left, no one had seen the simple, earthy smile of Zhang Daniu with his big white teeth.

No one ever saw it again.

"I thought about it. But then I thought... nevermind. It was Xiayang who went too far, he was too foolish. He chose the wrong side and even did wrong by following it. Grandpa used to say, ’Man does as heaven watches; commit too many sins and even in your next life you won’t find peace. Karma comes full circle, you can’t blame others, and it’s not worth it to let others pay for your wrongdoings.’"

"What about you?"

"Me? Ha, I don’t care. Ye Tian is not bad; he was at least the one who cleaned up after Xiayang, and if it weren’t for him, this mess would’ve fallen apart long ago. I’ve seen many so-called talented people, those who are bold and shrewd, but to me, they’re all beasts. You can’t expect a person who doesn’t even take care of his own mother to achieve anything great. Not to mention working for them, even if I were worshipped and offered incense three times a day, I wouldn’t agree."

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