The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert
Chapter 340 - 336: The Assassin Who Won’t Give Up

Chapter 340: Chapter 336: The Assassin Who Won’t Give Up

Ling Chen briefly explained the situation, and Jiang Yunkai thought for a moment and frowned, "It shouldn’t have been done by someone from the Martial Arts circles, most likely a local faction. We’ve just taken over so much territory from Dongyi, there’s bound to be jealousy."

Ling Chen nodded and asked, "What do you mean?"

"The priority is not to find the Assassin, but to enhance our own strength," Jiang Yunkai glanced at the fierce-looking brawny men wandering around the hospital corridor and frowned, "These guys are only good for street brawls, they get passive when facing someone a bit stronger."

"We can’t just hire a bunch of Martial Arts experts, can we? They’re not cabbages that you can just wholesale," Ling Chen said, understanding his meaning and spoke irritably.

Jiang Yunkai showed a strange expression, "Why would we need Martial Arts experts? These are just street fights for territory. As long as we improve the individual abilities of the people we have, that will be enough to cope. It’s not a big deal!"

"You make it sound so easy. Fine, since you’re in charge of the security company, do as you see fit. I won’t get involved. Discuss with them yourselves," Ling Chen conceded.

Jiang Yunkai nodded in understanding, thought for a moment, then asked out of curiosity, "Originally, Dongyi’s security company was almost an empty shell apart from some not-so-valuable equipment. Why did you still take it over? Starting anew wouldn’t cost too much."

Ling Chen hadn’t spoken yet when Zhao Zhengxiong passed over a cigarette and began to explain, "Kai, you don’t understand, the domestic security industry isn’t easy to handle."

Jiang Yunkai had formally objected to the nickname ’Kai’ at the dinner table, but to no avail, as everyone continued to use it. It was actually Ling Chen who came to his rescue, telling everyone to stop calling him ’Kai’, or else they might as well call him ’Old Virgin’.

Comparatively, ’Kai’ sounded nicer.

"I see quite a few doing business under the name of security, why is it difficult?"

"The domestic security industry has experienced a roller coaster trend in the past ten years," Ling Chen interjected with a smile.

Jiang Yunkai was even more confused, but Zhao Zhengxiong, watching his bemused expression, couldn’t help but burst into laughter a few times before explaining.

The private security industry was not recognized by the state at first. Twenty years ago, trying to register a private security company was sheer fantasy. Even with real needs, it was mostly handled by the relevant government departments, subordinate to various police units, and the heads of the companies were often government officials.

Later, with more favorable conditions and the winds of reform and opening up having blown, some began to enter this area. For the domestic scene, it was an emerging industry. Although there’s a history of at least three thousand years of escort agencies out of five thousand years of history, hadn’t they been banned in the last hundred years?

This first group of people caught the right time when policy support was leaning in their favor, approvals were quick, and they set high standards. They were at the peak.

Since it was still immature, more and more problems began to arise, with frequent cases of inadequate regulation. The control and management then tightened again, which is also why it has been impossible to apply for new licenses in this field in recent years.

After such a long explanation, what’s needed is essentially just a facade. The security company under Dongyi Group has been approved through regular channels, having such a cover makes many things much more convenient! This is why Ling Chen was willing to invest money to take over the security company.

Now Jiang Yunkai understood. He nodded and promptly left a comment, stating that he would personally select a few dozen people to join the security company, and have Old Zhao assist him.

Ling Yun clearly grasped his intention; it was to build the foundation for combat capability. Zhao Zhengxiong also understood internally. He nodded repeatedly. Having tasted the bitterness of insufficient martial force earlier, he was more than eager to have a powerful backup.

The three swiftly made clear divisions of labor and plans for the future on the spot. Ling Chen still would not involve himself in any specific affairs or make any substantial commitments, but his people clearly understood that, acting as the boss or not, Ling Chen would always be their boss in their hearts.

The conversation was heating up when Ling Chen suddenly felt something was amiss behind him. He abruptly turned around to find the plump-faced, big-eyed nurse standing behind him, puffing up with anger.

"You men, how can you be so oblivious? Smoking is not allowed here! You started again as soon as I turned away!"

Ling Chen gave an awkward smile and hurriedly tossed his cigarette butt away, saying, "I’m sorry, Miss Nurse, it won’t happen again!"

The nurse snorted and cocked her head, saying, "Empty promises, and ’it won’t happen again’? Who would believe that?"

Ling Chen noticed her gesture and a flash of insight sparked in his eyes as he suddenly smiled, "I truly forgot. How can I make you believe me then?"

"The smell of smoke is all over your mouth! Hand over the cigarettes first! You can come to the nurse’s station to get them when you leave!" she said, stretching out her fair, delicate hand.

But Zhao Zhengxiong couldn’t bear this sort of treatment. It’s one thing to be scolded, as it was within her job responsibilities, but taking away his cigarettes? Does she think I’m a schoolboy or what?

His eyes widened, about to snap back, when Ling Chen subtly turned his head and covertly shot him a look.

Zhao Zhengxiong was momentarily confused, but being a wily old hand at life, he quickly shut his mouth and said nothing.

Ling Chen chuckled, reaching into Zhao Zhengxiong’s pocket to retrieve the cigarettes and passing them to the nurse with an ingratiating smile.

The nurse smiled triumphantly and reached out to take the cigarettes, her fingertips barely touching the pack when she suddenly let out a sinister smile!

Ssst!

Amidst a faint swoosh, a small and exquisite dagger appeared in the nurse’s hand, as she swiftly aimed for Ling Chen’s wrist!

Such a sudden and close attack would be nearly impossible for anyone to dodge. If it landed, Ling Chen’s hand would be useless.

Ling Chen’s face revealed a sly smile, his fingers loosened slightly, dropping the cigarette pack as he moved forward a few steps, flipping his hand into a claw, aiming straight for the nurse’s soft hand!

The nurse felt the attack go awry halfway through and immediately drew back, slicing the dagger’s blade horizontally towards Ling Chen’s fingers!

Though it sounds complicated, it all happened within a few breaths. Zhao Zhengxiong hadn’t even reacted yet when the two of them had already exchanged a couple of moves face to face.

Jiang Yunkai was the first to respond, bellowing loudly as he punched towards the nurse’s back with no hint of chivalry or restraint.

Facing the coordinated assault of two masters from front and back, the nurse eerily twisted out of their grip, retreating a few steps and then casually asking, "How did you figure it out?"

"Old habits die hard!" Ling Chen sneered, "Seems like it’s time for you to change your name, Bai Huanjun."

The person nodded silently but persisted, "I believe I left almost no flaws this time, how did you still notice?"

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