Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 417 - 416: Are you kidding me?

Chapter 417: Chapter 416: Are you kidding me?

"Haha, your way of putting it is quite appropriate," Ning Weiguo laughed heartily and said, "Show them might, keep the enemy outside the doors. The domestic environment is now stable, and we do not allow bad elements to spoil it."

"So, what exactly do you plan to do?" Lin Tian became even more puzzled and couldn’t help asking, as Ning Weiguo’s words were equivocal, making it difficult to grasp his meaning.

"The Sun Shadow Association, have you heard of it?" Ning Weiguo asked with grave seriousness.

The Sun Shadow Association! Lin Tian was taken aback; it sounded familiar. That’s right, hadn’t Su Wenshan mentioned joining the Sun Shadow Association before? And that day, when he escorted Su Qingqing home, he had encountered a few young people in the alleyways of the urban village; they too were part of the Sun Shadow Association.

Seeing the changes in Lin Tian’s expression, Ning Weiguo said, "It seems you’ve also heard of the organization known as the Sun Shadow Association."

Lin Tian nodded and went on to share what he knew with Ning Weiguo.

"I’m aware of the situation you’re describing," Ning Weiguo said, not surprised, frowning, "That’s just an information consultancy firm; there’s no issue with it."

"Uncle Ning, what I know is, the company doesn’t seem to have committed any crimes. They’re just gathering information," Lin Tian expressed his doubts.

"That is indeed the case. The emergence of unofficial organizations in society is quite normal, such as animal protection groups, environmental protection organizations, and so on, with all sorts of themes. But the Sun Shadow Association that I’m about to discuss is not so straightforward, and the information we have is still rather vague," Ning Weiguo said, shaking his head.

"Then what is this Sun Shadow Association you speak of?" Lin Tian asked curiously.

After pondering for a moment, Ning Weiguo said, "The Sun Shadow Association is a powerful organization abroad, quite mysterious. We don’t have much information, only that it’s a Japanese organization. They operate in peculiar ways, and ordinary people are unaware of their existence."

"What’s your purpose in telling me all this?" Lin Tian asked, not understanding his intention. He was just an ordinary citizen; how could he get involved in such matters?

Ning Weiguo sized up Lin Tian for a moment before saying, "The Sun Shadow Association has been active in Japan all this time and never ventured into Huaxia. We wouldn’t normally need to worry about them. However, according to reliable information, the Sun Shadow Association is planning to send people to carry out activities in Huaxia, and we must stop them. That’s why I’ve come to ask for your help to assist Xixi."

"Help Miss Luoxi? That won’t do. I’m just an ordinary Joe with no power, no influence, no backers—a true ’three withouts’ youth of the new era. How could I dare get tangled in such affairs? It’s better to just honestly make some small money and spend it," Lin Tian said indifferently, his face betraying no particular emotion.

Ning Weiguo wasn’t offended but instead replied with a laugh, "Brother Lin, I do know a thing or two about you, and I witnessed it myself today. With your abilities, do you still need a backer? It’s more likely that you will become a backer for others."

Ning Weiguo knew how to talk. He countered with praise, leaving one unable to refuse. But Lin Tian simply didn’t have such resolve. He had no intention of playing the hero; after all, heroes rarely met with a good end these days.

Lin Tian continued to shake his head in silence. To put it loftily, it was offering one’s service to the country; bluntly, it was being used as a tool by others. There was no way he would agree to be exploited without any benefit. The country had a wealth of talent; it would function just fine without him.

It was as if Ning Weiguo didn’t notice Lin Tian’s expression, and he carried on: "Brother Lin, I originally hoped that you would act alone, but having seen Stone and the others today, I now hope that your men will assist as well. This is the benefit I’m talking about. What do you say?"

"Uncle Ning, you’ve talked so much, and the compensation you mentioned is this? You want the horse to run fast, but don’t want the horse to eat the grass. Expecting people to work without sufficient reward, what kind of good deal is that? You’re cheating me!" Lin Tian said contemptuously, clearly dissatisfied.

Lin Tian’s tone was truly filled with dissatisfaction. This was tantamount to expecting him to work for nothing.

But Ning Weiguo, as if oblivious to his discontent, continued, "Think carefully. Tianxuan Special Security has just been established. As a new bodyguard company, it’s very difficult to get work and quickly make a name for yourselves in the security sector. Anyone can claim they are formidable, but do you think clients will choose to trust a new company? They don’t know you."

He paused, letting Lin Tian fully consider before continuing, "But I know you. You can treat this as a collaboration. Cooperating with the police can significantly enhance the reputation and credibility of Tianxuan Special Security. It’s a win-win, isn’t it? Besides, it seems the Sun Shadow Association might be targeting the Xiao Family."

The Japanese had always set their sights on the Xiao Family, and there was likely no mistake about that. Lin Tian also felt tempted by the collaboration; Tianxuan Special Protection was indeed powerful, but that was not known to others. If Tianxuan Special Protection worked with the police, it would be proof of their strength.

The adage that ’good wine needs no bush’ is outdated and no longer suits modern society. If you have something good, you should let others know, or else who would pay any attention to you?

Though tempted, Lin Tian still kept his composure and said, "That’s true, but if it were just me, it wouldn’t matter if I agreed. However, I have a group of brothers under me who need to put food on the table. I can’t let them work for nothing."

Lin Tian had a thick skin and was certainly not embarrassed to ask for benefits. Since it was an employment relationship, there had to be compensation.

Moreover, Stone and the others were different from Rossi. They were not family servants he had raised himself; they had families behind them, and they were often the main breadwinners for their households. Lin Tian couldn’t possibly disregard this and make them work for free; that would be letting down their loved ones. That wasn’t something a person should do!

"Of course, the compensation will definitely be generous. As for how much exactly, it’s not for me to say. Let them handle those details. As the boss, you can’t possibly take care of everything personally," Ning Weiguo offered Lin Tian some reassurance.

"I still have a question on my mind. Why do you need us civilian bodyguard companies?" Lin Tian asked.

"There are some things where it’s more convenient for you guys to step in, you should understand," Ning Weiguo said.

Lin Tian nodded to show he understood, then said, "I’ll consider it."

Ning Weiguo didn’t press him and just smiled. When he returned to the Xiao Mansion, Ning Luoxi’s car had long been waiting there. The Xiao sisters had already gone inside, but she was waiting outside.

"Miss Luoxi, won’t you come in and sit for a while?" Lin Tianqi was puzzled. The Miss wouldn’t be so rude as to leave someone waiting outside, would she?

"No need, we are on a mission," Ning Luoxi said.

Since they were on a mission, Lin Tian didn’t insist. After exchanging greetings with Ning Weiguo, he too entered the Xiao Mansion.

Ning Weiguo got into his SUV and drove away.

"Dad, did he agree?" Ning Luoxi asked as she drove.

"More or less," Ning Weiguo chuckled.

"Given his personality, it won’t be easy to get his agreement," Ning Luoxi said.

"Brother Lin is a smart man. If he didn’t ask anything or make any requests and just agreed outright, I wouldn’t have sought him out. That sort of person is just a brawler, but what you need is someone smart like Brother Lin. Moreover, being part of the Xiao Family, it’s sometimes impossible for him to stay out of things."

"As for you, you seem to have a somewhat different attitude towards Brother Lin," Ning Weiguo observed, looking at his daughter.

"No!" Ning Luoxi replied very decisively, but then she pressed hard on the gas pedal, and the car shot out. Ning Weiguo could only shake his head and smile wryly, deciding not to probe any further.

In the Xiao Mansion, Lin Tian’s bedroom, he took off his dirty clothes, took a bath, and changed into a clean school uniform. There wasn’t much time left before classes, and Xiao Manxuan, that girl, kept urging him. Without even time for lunch, Lin Tian hurriedly rushed off to class.

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