Chapter 377 - 252: You Really Are a Bad Person

Chapter 377: Chapter 252: You Really Are a Bad Person

"Good. That’s good news, great news."

"Okay, let’s do dinner. You pick the place. Make sure everything suits his tastes and dining style."

A smile couldn’t help but appear on Lin Chu’s lips. He chuckled. ’This is the first piece of good news today.’ It was just as he always said: money sitting in an account is useless. Only when you spend it and buy real, tangible assets does it truly become yours.

Commercial office buildings were one example.

The tangible and intangible assets of the Security Group, and its people, were another, of course.

"Alright, I’ll reply to him then."

"What’s the schedule for today?"

"The media is already in a frenzy. The news about the Zhuang Family is front-page headlines. Both Zhuang the Third and Zhuang the Second have made statements."

"Zhuang the Third is pointing the finger at Zhuang the Second, saying this was all his plot."

"Zhuang the Second says Zhuang the Third colluded with foreign capital, staged a self-harm ploy, and had Boss Zhuang killed—it’s a conspiracy, all of it."

"Anyway, it’s a dog-eat-dog fight now, and they’re just tearing each other apart."

"It’s not even nine-thirty, so the stock market hasn’t opened yet. I’m keeping an eye on it. What do you want for breakfast?"

Gao Haitao summarized the information and asked with a smile.

Lin Chu’s eyes flickered.

He suddenly had an idea...

So he took out his phone and showed Gao Haitao the message Jackie Chan had just sent him.

When Gao Haitao saw it, his expression tightened slightly.

A bodyguard’s duty is primarily to protect the client’s safety. It’s mainly defensive; direct attacks are rare. According to company policy, such actions are prohibited and considered a violation. Even if there’s compensation afterward, it’s still strictly illegal.

Last time, there was no other choice.

But now...

"Relax. I’m just showing you so you can be prepared. I, Lin Chu, don’t have a habit of selling out my brothers. I’m the one who gave the order... If they come for anyone, they’ll come for me."

"Let’s get breakfast first. Anything is fine. I’m going to take a shower."

Lin Chu said calmly as he walked toward the bathroom.

Watching his retreating figure, Gao Haitao felt his own confidence swell.

Then again...

’There’s nothing to be afraid of.’

’Worst-case scenario, a brawl or a fight is just a matter of ten days to half a month in jail. If I really go in, when I get out, I’ll have completely solidified my position as the Security Group’s "second-in-command."’

’—I did time for Brother Chu!’

「In the bathroom.」

As Lin Chu was enjoying his shower, the virtual panel suddenly appeared before his eyes again.

Prompt: Eighth friend slot unlocked.

Gao Haitao.

Intimacy: 100.

Huh.

’For a thirty-six-year-old man, his heart is already weathered by experience. Getting completely through to him should be nearly impossible.’

’But now, I’ve managed to do it.’

’Of course, it’s mainly due to our shared interests, but character is definitely a crucial part of it too.’

’Money can indeed buy many things.’

’But it can’t buy absolute loyalty.’

’That has to be earned with heart.’

Tsk.

Nice.

Unlocking this friend slot felt damn good to Lin Chu. After all, in a way, Old Gao was his sharpest blade. Especially once the security company grew and expanded—that was no fucking joke.

’Now, the blade has a sheath.’

...

"Sorry, I think I have to bail today. I’m being questioned by the police at noon, and I have a business meeting tonight."

After his shower, while eating fried eggs and toast for breakfast, Lin Chu sent a message to Mo Xiaorou. It couldn’t be helped. With important business at hand, he couldn’t just go chasing girls without a care in the world, could he?

’Wouldn’t that make me a true profligate son of a rich family?’

At that moment, Mo Xiaorou, who had just finished her morning workout and was also eating breakfast, was slightly taken aback by the message. She quickly replied, "Huh? You’re being questioned? About what? Is it about the Zhuang Family matter?"

"Yeah. A couple of days ago I beat up Boss Zhuang, and yesterday I beat up Zhuang the Third... and then they both get into car accidents. I have such bad luck, seriously."

Thinking about it, Lin Chu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

’Damn it.’

’What the hell does it have to do with me?’

Mo Xiaorou: "Oh, don’t say that. It’s their own internal strife; what does it have to do with you? It’s proof of the contrary, actually. Logically speaking, even if you were to play dirty, you’d do it secretly, right? You’d act as cordial as possible on the surface. Why would you beat them up beforehand? Besides, I think it’s possible someone is using this to frame you."

Seeing her message, a smile crept onto Lin Chu’s lips. ’This girl actually has some logic and brains,’ he thought.

"Mm, probably. But it’s fine, it’s just a routine inquiry. I have to go now, I just wanted to give you a heads-up."

Lin Chu ended the chat at the right moment.

"Okay, bye-bye then. Take care."

Mo Xiaorou replied cheerfully.

After ending the chat, she couldn’t help but search online for news about the Zhuang Family. She spent some time catching up on the drama, then couldn’t resist searching for Lin Chu as well.

When she saw the recent string of gossip, her eyes widened in an instant.

Whoa!

Whoa whoa whoa!

’This man...’

’A female celebrity confessed her love for him in public?’

’A secret rendezvous with a Korean star?’

’This is a pretty messy private life. Not much different from those other young masters from wealthy families, with all kinds of scandals, love triangles, even quadrangles.’

’No wonder he was so aloof with that Miss Hong Kong at the party. Turns out he’s already suffering from aesthetic fatigue.’

’He’s probably a player, too.’

’He’s young and successful, after all.’

Thinking this, Mo Xiaorou couldn’t help but sigh softly, but she quickly broke into a bright smile again.

’We’re just friends.’

’Why should I care so much?’

...

「Eleven-thirty in the morning.」

Lin Chu arrived at Jackie Chan’s house early. After entering, he found him in the tearoom drinking tea with two other men. Their meeting was scheduled for twelve, and the aroma from the kitchen was already drifting into the living room.