Chapter 45: Cold-Faced Bodyguard

  "I have a female colleague whose mother is ill and urgently needs 100,000 yuan for surgery. I promised to help her think of a way."

  "Who is she to you? Girlfriend?"

  "No! Female colleague." Chu Tian Shu shook his head.

  Wu Mengdie still looked puzzled, so Chu Tian Shu briefly explained the situation of Zheng Xiaomin's family. When he mentioned that Zheng Xiaomin was willing to sell herself to save her mother, Wu Mengdie's eyebrows twitched slightly.

  Chu Tian Shu saw hope in Wu Meng Die's expression.

  However, Wu Mengdie still refused Chu Tian Shu's request. She said: "Little Chu, your approach touches me, but the Ling family should repay you, not let you do good deeds again, that would lose the meaning of repayment. Besides, you are a civil servant, directly giving you money will be unfavorable to you in the future."

  Chu Tian Shu felt somewhat disappointed, but also had to admit that Wu Meng Die had been quite considerate.

  Wu Mengdie hesitated for a moment and then said, "If you insist on the money, then quit your job and join my company. I can pay you an annual salary of 100,000 yuan in advance."

  "No!" Chu Tian Shu refused Wu Meng Die's suggestion. "Eldest sister, I don't need your charity, I promised someone else, I'll think of another way."

  Wu Mengdie said: "I will take what you said to heart, but I must tell you that private enterprises are not charitable organizations. Any investment should generate returns, at least potential returns. If you're not willing to join forces, for now, I still can't find a reason to give you 100,000 yuan."

  "Sister, I understand." Chu Tian Shu said excitedly: "But have you thought about it, my joining your company may be able to save a Zheng Xiaomin's mother, but what about the thousands of laid-off workers in the instrument factory? Who can change their fate?"

  After listening to Chu Tian Shu's words, Wu Meng Die hesitated for a moment before saying: "Little Chu, you have lofty aspirations and are truly precious. Both I and the child's grandfather underestimated you. I think that the Ling family's repayment to you might be able to consider other more meaningful ways."

  Chu Tian Shu didn't fully understand the meaning behind Wu Meng Die's words, so he didn't dare ask more questions. He lowered his head and looked at Ling Rui, asking: "Rui Rui, what did your grandfather tell you to send me?"

  Ling Rui said happily: "A set of house is just this building, do you like it?"

  "Ah..." Chu Tian Shu couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Wu Meng Die.

  Wu Mengdie nodded at him.

  "This gift is too expensive..."

  "Really?" Wu Mengdie smiled faintly: "Do you know that Rui Rui is the only statutory heir of Lingyun Group."

  Lingyun Group

  Buy cake!

  If Chu Tian Shu hadn't done some research in the afternoon, he might not have known the weight of these four words. However, according to the records, this is a listed company with assets worth tens of billions. Although this set of houses is worth at least millions, for a Lingyun Group, it's not even worth a single hair on an ox!

  Chu Tian Shu was shocked and stunned. He looked at Ling Rui, his expression a bit dazed, his feet seemed to be stepping on a cloud, and his whole body felt light and floating.

  At this moment, Chu Tian Shu was even a little scared. If the consequences of yesterday's impulsive behavior were Ling Rui's tragic fate, wouldn't he be torn to pieces by his grandfather?

  Wu Mengdie looked at Ling Rui with encouraging eyes, then turned to Chu Tian Shu and said: "Little Chu, this is Rui's first time making a decision, I hope you can support him and not crush his confidence and enthusiasm."

  "Thank you, Rui Rui, and thank your grandfather for me too." Chu Tian Shu shook hands with Ling Rui.

  "Uncle Chu, if your girlfriend doesn't like it, you can use it to exchange for any building developed by Lingyun Group. However, I need to tell you in advance that it can only be valued as a second-hand house, and the decoration costs cannot be deducted."

  At such a young age, he already has such an economic mind, no wonder he is the one who can be cultivated as the successor of the Ling family.

  Chu Tian Shu deliberately teased: "Rui Rui, we are friends, can't you give us some special discounts?"

  "My grandfather said it, in the business world there are only partners, no friends."

  It's terrible! It's really terrible!

  Chu Tian Shu picked up Ling Rui and held him above his head, intending to spin around in a circle as he usually did with Zhang Yan Yan, but before he could make any move, he felt a numbness in his elbow, lost strength, and a dagger was pressed against his throat.

  She slowly turned her head, revealing an icy face.

  Cold snow!

  What agile movements!

  When did she appear? Chu Tian Shu thought he had a relatively quick reaction, but unexpectedly, he was caught off guard by Leng Xue in an instant.

  Chu Tian Shu struggled secretly for a moment, but it was useless. She then asked calmly: "Leng Xue, what are you doing?"

  "What's going on? I'm responsible for Ling Rui's safety." Leng Xue gave a cold glance, her expressionless face saying: "Mr. Chu, this is a dangerous move, it may put Ling Rui in danger."

  "Leng Xue, don't be rude." Wu Mengdie signaled with her eyes for Leng Xue to let go.

  The dagger was in Leng Xue's hand, and with a flick of her wrist, it drew a knife flower. Before Chu Tian Shu could even see what had happened, it had already been inserted into the leather scabbard at her waist with an incredible speed that was almost unbelievable.

  Let go, retreat, put away the dagger, and finish with a flourish, dazzling the eyes.

  Chu Tian Shu muttered to herself: What kind of life assistant is this? She's purely a cold-faced female killer!

  Wu Mengdie took out a file bag from the study and handed it to Chu Tian Shu, saying: "Take a look, this is all the documents for the house. You have two options: one, transfer ownership, and after completing the formalities tomorrow, the house will belong to you; or two, rent it, we sign a rental agreement, and you pay the rent on time. Think about it."

  Chu Tian Shu flipped through various documents, including property certificates and land ownership certificates, all of which were complete, but she felt extremely conflicted in her heart.

  Young people living in Chinese cities, almost no one does not struggle for a house all their lives!

  How many excellent young people like Fan Yifei have become "house slaves" under the pressure of rising house prices, and their backs are bent at a young age!

  Accepting this house from the Ling family would save me at least twenty years of hard work financially.

  Chu Tian Shu hesitated and lifted his head, meeting Wu Meng Die's sharp gaze.

  He recalled what Wu Mengdie had said earlier, "The Ling family's repayment to you might consider a more meaningful way", he suddenly realized that this was Wu Mengdie probing him again, in the face of great benefits, was the so-called lofty ideals just empty words?

  At the thought of this, Chu Tian Shu patted the document bag and said to Ling Rui: "Rui Rui, Uncle Chu will temporarily take care of this house for you. When you grow up, I'll return it to you."

  Ling Rui regained his mischievous look as a child and smiled, saying: "Hehe, my task is complete, the rest has nothing to do with me."

  Chu Tian Shu stole a glance and saw Wu Meng Die let out a sigh of relief.

  Her eyes were exceptionally gentle and calm, with a hint of relief, saying: "Good. Let's sign the rental agreement, after signing, the right to use this house belongs to you, from tomorrow on, you can move in at any time, however, since it is a rental, as the landlord, I still want to add an additional condition, when bringing women back, please do not stay overnight in the master bedroom.

  "Eldest sister, don't worry, I'll just stay in the guest room and leave the master bedroom for you."

  "That's not necessary, you can stay in the master bedroom. I just don't want any other woman's presence in the master bedroom. By the way, there is also a Lingyun Zhi in the garage, and you can temporarily take care of it for me, consider it borrowed to you, understand?"

  "I understand."

  "Lingyun Zhi" is an automobile brand independently developed and manufactured by Lingyun Group, belonging to the mid-to-high-end sedan series.

  "Alright, I'll have someone send over a copy of the house rental agreement. After you take a look at it later, we can sign it then. Leng Xue, please show Mr. Chu around and hand over the keys to him clearly. Tomorrow early in the morning, we will head back to Linjiang."

  Upon hearing Wu Mengdie's chatter, Leng Xue still expressionlessly said: "Mr. Chu, please follow me."

  Arriving downstairs, Chu Tian Shu followed behind Leng Xue, inspecting the guest room, kitchen, bathroom, and storage room one by one. The decoration of the two-story small building was simple and bright, although not as luxurious as a star-rated hotel, but absolutely comfortable and bright.

  Finally arrived at the garage, inside was a nearly new black Lingyun Zhi, with a Qingyuan City license plate.

  "Listen, this car has been specially modified, don't mess with the equipment inside." As she spoke, Leng Xue tossed the garage and car keys to Chu Tian Shu.

  "Leng Xue?" Chu Tian Shu shouted.

  "Is there something wrong?"

  Yes!

  "Speak!"

  Chu Tian Shu took a step back and asked in a low voice: "Can you smile?"

  As soon as the words fell, Chu Tian Shu's ear was grasped by Leng Xue, and his body shape was so fast that it was unbelievable.

  "Let go, let go quickly." Chu Tian Shu shouted, secretly cursing in his heart. Among the girls he had been in contact with, Du Yu Fei and Xiang Wan Qing were already unreasonable enough, but compared to them, Leng Xue was simply beyond reason.

  Leng Xue let go of his hand.

  Chu Tian Shu muttered: "You can't even ask, and no one is forcing you to laugh."

  "What does it have to do with you whether I smile or not?" Leng Xue said with a straight face.

  "Smile and you'll be ten years younger. What's wrong with that?" Chu Tian Shu tried to avoid her, but still muttered under his breath.

  "Stop wasting words, take good care of the car, when I come back next time, if there's any problem, I won't forgive you."

  "Huh? My senior sister said this car is lent to me, I can use it as I like, what's it to you?"

  "Don't believe me? Try it then." Leng Xue didn't bother to respond to Chu Tian Shu's excuses, and with a swift chop of her palm in the air, Chu Tian Shu pretended to be extremely frightened, exaggeratingly shrinking his neck.

  Looking at Chu Tian Shu's silly appearance, Leng Xue couldn't help but laugh.

  Although it was just a slight smile, Leng Xue's laughing face still looked quite cute.

  Chu Tian Shu said: "Actually, you look pretty good when you smile, did you know that?"

  "I don't know!" Leng Xue quickly regained her usual composure.

  "Can't you see it for yourself by looking in the mirror?"

  "Shut up, I never look in mirrors."

  Chu Tian Shu didn't dare make another sound.

  "By the way, the guest room is where I sleep too, and you're not allowed to bring any women back to sleep either, got it?"

  What? Chu Tian Shu seemed a bit silly.