My American magical life
Chapter 307 - 307 138 My soul is fragile and my spirit is still troubled

307: Chapter 138 My soul is fragile and my spirit is still troubled 307: Chapter 138 My soul is fragile and my spirit is still troubled The world as seen through different eyes is not the same.

Some say each flower is a step to enlightenment, some say a flower blooms to be plucked merely as an adornment, others say the blooming of flowers is as meaningless as dreams and illusions.

There are too many reasons to shrink back, yet the reasons to persevere are always very simple.

Cheng Daqi saw the undercurrents ahead, but he still wanted to give it a try.

First, let’s test the strength of the undercurrent.

At least, he was no longer the homeless vagrant begging on the streets; now, he had the ability to walk away!

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Danze was actually quite uncomfortable with his new job; although following Daniel was dull, being with companions of the same skin color gave him a feeling of close connection with everyone.

Working as a bodyguard for Cheng Daqi was different, he was not used to Cheng Daqi’s companions, and he even disliked interacting with Sani and Kernor.

In the proud eyes of Danze, Sani and Kernor were blacks doomed to stay at the bottom their whole lives, pitiful “black devils” who couldn’t even speak clearly—he didn’t know that Sani was Daniel’s daughter.

Aside from skin color, I have nothing in common with these “black devils,” Danze thought to himself.

“Danze, this is my new driver, haha, what do you think?

Isn’t he cool?”

Toward evening, Cheng Daqi returned to the big house with Riel, the newly hired driver.

“Cheng, is he two meters tall?”

Little Black Brother Danze was genuinely shocked by Riel’s physique; how could someone be so huge?

“Heh, Riel, you answer that,” Cheng Daqi said with a laugh as he poured tea.

The giant bear Riel was also not quite comfortable with his new work environment.

He rubbed his head and answered with a husky voice,

“Two meters and one…”

Danze’s face twitched violently.

With Riel’s height and build, he was just too unhuman.

Standing next to him, Danze felt like a dwarf.

“You two are actually quite similar, you haven’t known me for too long.

I’ve arranged for you two on the third floor, where you can interact more when you’re free.”

Cheng Daqi was very satisfied with his two bodyguards.

Danze had a cool and intimidating presence, seemingly not someone easy to provoke, while Riel didn’t look quite human—in a way that most people would just walk around him.

With both the “hidden dragon” and “crouching tiger” in place, the next time he encountered a fool like Thor, Cheng Daqi wouldn’t have to worry.

“Cheng, I still want to go home sometimes…”

Generally, in gang employment, there’s no such thing as Sundays or weekends, and Danze was always by Daniel Washington’s side.

Now, however, his service is provided to another, and Danze thought spending some proper time with his family was not a bad choice.

“Of course, three and a half days off each week.

You and Riel will take turns accompanying me.

Riel, what do you think?”

Bodyguards aren’t ordinary labor; the person in this position can influence Cheng Daqi’s life or death, so CEO Cheng of course knew the score and wouldn’t use the same treatment for them as for ordinary employees.

To treat them with sincerity and be generous with money would make them willing to exert their full effort when it was needed!

“Cheng, I…” Riel was a bit bashful.

“Ha, buddy, you’d better not look so daft.

You’ll come off like a damsel!”

CEO Cheng opened a can of beer and pushed it toward Riel.

“Cheng, I can rest for just two days a week, but can you cover the meals?” Riel asked expectantly.

Could there be a less excessive request?

Cheng Daqi didn’t expect Riel’s request to be so modest and instantly responded lavishly,

“Ha, you’ll still work three and a half days, and I remember you like playing video games, right?

In addition to meals, I’ll also arrange a gaming console for you with a 1080ti GPU!”

Even now, Cheng Daqi hadn’t discussed salary, but Riel was already thoroughly won over.

Who else could offer that?

CEO Cheng could not only provide meals but a gaming console as well!

Such employers were few and far between on the West Coast!

“Cheng, then it’s settled.

Whenever you want someone gone, just let me know.

Eris has given me a mental illness certificate, and I have medical records for psychological disorders from childhood on!”

Upon hearing Riel’s words, Cheng Daqi nearly spat out the tea in his mouth!

Eris, you thick-browed fellow, you sure know how to play!

Danze also looked at Riel with envy.

He was genuinely envious.

Mental illness certificates, those in the know, know all about it; Little Black Brother had dreamed of having one.

“Riel, let’s not dwell on the surplus words.

If it really comes to needing you, I will have the best lawyers prepared.

Even if you do end up in prison, I will arrange for you to go to a luxury prison by the Hawaiian beach where you can serve your sentence lying on the sand!”

America is a country of laws, and here, the law means—if you have resources, you can get as much justice as you can afford.

Cheng Daqi didn’t clash directly with any forces, nor would he instruct anyone to commit violent acts.

He was guarding against potential dangers, hoping that Riel would simply help him deal with those dangers.

In such cases, CEO Cheng had the ability to provide a safety net!

Cheng Daqi turned to his Little Black Brother bodyguard.

Realizing that being so explicit was not good, he switched to a more tactful manner of speaking.

“Danze, do you ever think about…

um, have you considered getting a check-up at the hospital?”

Little Black Brother hadn’t anticipated such a good fortune coming his way; Daniel Washington was tough, but he wasn’t one to arrange such matters for his subordinates!

“Chan, I’ve also had mental health issues since I was a kid…

uh, I’m rather insecure, no, introverted.

As for the mental aspect, we’ll talk about it when the time comes, if you need it, that’s available too.”

Little Black Brother and Cheng Daqi didn’t quite trust each other after all, speaking with a touch of euphemism.

“Hahaha, I’ll contact someone and arrange for your treatment in a few days!”

CEO Cheng indicated that Little Black’s expectation was not a problem.

He was going to arrange for hospitalization right away!

CEO Cheng was deeply concerned about his American friend’s mental health!

“Chan, are you in any danger?” Giant bear Riel wasn’t afraid of difficulty, he just needed a preliminary understanding of Cheng Daqi’s troubles, to be able to respond in time when danger arose.

Little Black Brother Danze had a complex expression.

He understood where Cheng Daqi’s danger came from but felt that Cheng Daqi had clearly misunderstood.

Daniel Washington never casually laid hands on ordinary people, and his rash visit the other day might only happen once in a few years.

“Danger?

Not really…

My main concern is the security in Saint Rodu, there are more and more homeless people nowadays, you run into them just by stepping outside.”

CEO Cheng wasn’t really in any danger at the moment; his collaborators were all complicated, but none would easily make a move against him.

Interest is the most reliable bond, his ties with Eris and Gru were binding.

Giant bear Riel was a bit lost for words.

Chan, although what you said about the homeless posing a threat to security is true, how come I remember that not long ago, you were a homeless man too?

“OK, rest assured with me here, Chan, I can take on ten people by myself!”

Of course, Riel wouldn’t say something untimely.

He assured with a pat on his chest.

“Danze, do you have any requirements for the job, like salary or other benefits?”

Having come to an agreement with giant bear Riel, Cheng Daqi asked Danze.

“emm, my concern is that I’m a black dude, and you’re white, standing by your side I’m going to stick out a lot.

I suggest you arrange for a car, and when you go out, I’ll drive and follow behind you, keeping some distance.

That way I can stay hidden.

If anyone troubles you or follows you, I can promptly act from the shadows, maybe better able to change the situation than if I walked with you.”

Danze’s capabilities weren’t actually suited for bodyguard work, so he proposed a plan based on his own abilities.

Little Black Brother’s suggestion was actually quite interesting, and it made Cheng Daqi think of that mysterious Daniel Washington.

He pondered for a while, and just as Danze was about to withdraw his suggestion, Cheng Daqi responded.

“That’s a great idea, Danze, you’ve made a good suggestion.

I’ll take care of the car issue; let’s get ready for dinner.”

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At dinner, Cheng Daqi finally understood why Eris only paid Riel a salary of four thousand Dollars a month.

Riel was like a relentless food grinder, consuming at least three times the amount of food Cheng Daqi did.

In the beginning, the hefty black Kernor wanted to compete with Riel, but he soon admitted defeat.

When Riel let out a burp and declared the end of the meal, he had shocked everyone with the capacity of his stomach.

Cheng Daqi was quietly calculating the cost of room and board—a minimum of fifteen thousand Dollars a month!

The giant bear Riel’s physique was comparable to a real bear, and his appetite was just as unforgiving, making him a true glutton.

“Chan, it’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a meal this much!”

Patting his stomach, the big eater Riel felt that leaving Eris was simply the right move.

Goodbye, cage!

The days of unsatisfying food, joyless play, and a barely alive salary were over.

Giant bear Riel saw his wonderful life ahead!

“Riel, I think you have the potential to be an internet sensation, really,” Cheng Daqi sighed.

Just on the strength of giant bear Riel’s stomach, he could easily get a million followers doing mukbangs!

This talent far surpassed his fighting skills!

“No, I’m not interested in that stuff, Chan, I just want to live a less complicated life.”

People are notably more talkative after a full meal, a fact consistent across races.

“You and Danze will officially start taking turns following me the day after tomorrow, but tomorrow night you two need to come with me to meet Wolf Dracula.”

Cheng Daqi knew that the members of the Dracula Family wouldn’t act like some low-end dirty cops, who would turn hostile and play dirty tricks at the drop of a hat.

Even if he brought many people with him, Dracula wouldn’t respect him a bit more for the competence of his bodyguards.

Yet, having followers, Cheng Daqi needed to give them opportunities and a sense of involvement, even if it was just an illusion.

That was the reason he invited Riel and Danze to come along.

Slowly, through one event after another, to get them used to the identity of being Cheng Daqi’s bodyguards, he aimed for them to develop even a slight sense of belonging.

CEO Cheng always acted like this, putting effort into the details and acting immediately on cost-effective ideas when thought of.

“Wolf Dracula?

Is this guy dangerous?”

Danze fancied himself as someone who had escaped the lower classes, but he was still essentially at the bottom, otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked such a question.

“Hmph, he can’t beat me!” Riel muttered.

He had seen Wolf Dracula while with Eris.

“Not particularly dangerous.

Dracula Bio is just a few tens of billions of US Dollars in scale, would be considered just okay among public companies.”

For the first time, Little Black Brother realized that the man Daniel had him follow was indeed no ordinary person.

CEO Cheng silenced Danze with just one sentence!