Chapter 1086

The bustling high-end club remained loud and vibrant, its noise still ringing in the ears.

Zimo stared at the words “call ended” on her phone screen, still unclear about what Baili Xia had just said.

It was probably just a reminder for her to be careful of the bad people around here.

Watching the phone screen go dark, a hint of a smile flickered in the depths of Zimo’s eyes.

In this cold world, having friends like Xiaxia and Xiaoxiao was all she could ever ask for in life.

She put away her phone and returned to the VIP seats, continuing to stand by Mu Lingchuan’s side.

“Sit down and take a break,” Mu Lingchuan turned around and glanced at her.

“No need, Mr. Mu, I’m fine standing,” Zimo shook her head, still standing by his side, the perfect embodiment of a professional bodyguard.

Actually, being a bodyguard was quite good, albeit a bit too rigid.

Miss Ye, who had been discussing a cooperation with Mr.

Mu, had not returned yet.

Zimo hesitated for a long while, but couldn’t resist saying to the side of Mu Lingchuan’s face, “I have a feeling something’s off about Miss Ye, Mr. Mu. You should be careful.”

Mu Lingchuan turned his head to look at her, his brows lifting with a pleased expression.

“I thought you were like a wooden statue, just standing there the whole night. I didn’t expect you to speak.”

Zimo’s face slightly reddened, unsure what he meant by that.

Was he complaining that she was being nosy?

Considering he was her boss, if something happened to him, it wouldn’t be good for her either.

That’s why Zimo, sensing something amiss, couldn’t help but speak up.

Miss Ye’s two bodyguards were both highly skilled.

Although she believed she could handle them, she wasn’t sure if they had brought more people outside.

Just for business purposes, was there really a need to bring two hostile bodyguards?

Having practiced martial arts for years, she was especially sensitive to signs of danger.

If it were just simple protection for Miss Ye, she wouldn’t find anything amiss.

But the way those two bodyguards looked at Mr.

Mu, it was as if they were eyeing their prey.

That kind of look was all too familiar to her.

She just didn’t understand why such a look was necessary for a business deal.

“A grown man like me, afraid of others harboring ill intentions? It’s not like I’m a girl.”

Mu Lingchuan knew what she was worried about, and smiled lightly, leaning back in his chair.

He still wanted to persuade her to sit down, but this girl, stubborn as a bull when she decides to be, wouldn’t be swayed.

So he gave up on trying.

“Don’t worry, the discussions about the partnership are going well.

We’re not involved in any shady businesses; there’s no need for violent conflicts.”

“Why did Mr.

Mu specifically ask me to come?”

Wasn’t calling her out to prevent being deceived?

Mu Lingchuan was momentarily stunned, looked at her again, the smile at his lips deepening slowly.

Why he called her, he didn’t know.

Perhaps he had just grown accustomed to having this girl by his side, so he called her before leaving, even though he knew she was off duty.

Although she was a personal bodyguard, her working hours were still limited.

She couldn’t possibly be expected to protect him 24/7, all year round.

Moreover, given his own capabilities, what danger could he be afraid of?

Accustomed?

He didn’t know when this habit had formed.

Zimo had only been by his side for such a short time; how could any habit be established?

Seeing his indifferent attitude, Zimo also thought that perhaps she was just being overly cautious.

Just as he said, what danger would he, a grown man, really need to fear from others?