The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 181 - 0181: Happy to Accompany

Chapter 181: Chapter 0181: Happy to Accompany

Mr. Sima appeared to be someone with a rather volatile temper, his face was already flushed with anger.

"Alright old pal," Mr. Ouyang glanced at him and softly persuaded, "Calm down, take a moment to relax."

"How do you expect me to relax?" Mr. Sima pointed at the invitation Ouyang Kangshi had placed on the table: "They want to gut us, how am I supposed to stay calm?"

However, after gulping down several large mouthfuls of tea, Mr. Sima’s breathing slowly steadied, and Sima Ruyun, sitting beside him, quickly picked up the teapot to refill his cup.

"Still, for the Duan Family to do this, I think they are daydreaming," Mr. Sima said, shaking his head after he had collected himself.

"Daydreaming?" Mr. Ouyang let out a cold laugh: "Didn’t they already send the invitations? With things already escalated to this point, do you think the Duan Family has any room for regret?"

Mr. Sima’s eyes widened: "What, do they really dare to defy the will of our Three Major Families and proceed headstrongly?"

"What else?" Mr. Ouyang closed his eyes.

The silent atmosphere lasted for a minute or two, then Mr. Ouyang suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Postnatal, I will go!"

"What?"

Not only Ouyang Kangshi, but also Mr. Sima and Sima Ruyun across from him widened their eyes, some unbelievingly staring at Mr. Ouyang.

"Isn’t the Duan Family asking for a responsible person? I believe I am qualified enough," Mr. Ouyang said, looking at the invitation with a smile.

"Father, if anyone is to go, it should be me!" Ouyang Kang anxiously exclaimed, "If you go and anything happens, the Ouyang Family will be half-ruined!"

This was no exaggeration. Having an elder in the family was like having a treasure. Nowadays, the Four Great Families were actually all being supported by their respective Old Masters. After all, these seniors had all lived through times of war and had amassed an astonishing network of connections.

It could be said that the prestige of these four families in Shanghai was largely due to the efforts of the few Old Masters.

"What’s there to panic about!" Mr. Ouyang glanced at Ouyang Kang, scolded, "Would me going necessarily lead to a problem? If Old Man Sima dares to go, why shouldn’t I?"

Hearing this, Ouyang Kang was taken aback once again. However, Sima Ruyun across from him seemed to have known this news already, and though his face twitched slightly, he did not show much emotion.

The solemn expression on Mr. Sima’s face suddenly disappeared, and he burst into laughter, slapping the table: "Hahaha, Old Man Ouyang, I haven’t mentioned anything to you, right? How could you determine for sure that I would go?"

"Hmph, determine?" Mr. Ouyang gave him a disgruntled look and said, "We’ve been acquainted for most of our lives. How could I not understand your nature? You may act like an unsophisticated tough guy on the surface, but in reality, you’re clearer on the sly calculations than anyone else."

"Hahaha..." Mr. Sima couldn’t help but laugh out loud upon hearing this. He laughed for a while before moderating his expression and nodded: "That’s correct, I have decided to go, but I’ve made full preparations."

With that, Mr. Sima said to Sima Ruyun, "Look at the time, it should be about now, why don’t you hurry them up?"

Coincidentally, as his words ended, the door was pushed open.

A middle-aged man wearing a white training outfit, who looked to be in his forties, entered, saluting from a distance to Mr. Sima: "Mr. Sima, I’m terribly sorry, there were some issues in the academy that needed to be sorted out, which caused a bit of delay."

"It’s alright, Master Wang has arrived at just the right time!" Mr. Sima and Ouyang Ru Yun both stood up, with Sima Ruyun even walking over to pull out a chair for the middle-aged man.

"Let me introduce him," Mr. Sima walked over to the man’s side and said, "This is Wang Lijun from Guangren Martial Arts Academy, Master Wang, 42 years old, with a cultivation at the Postnatal Middle Stage. He has mastered the family-transmitted boxing technique to a divine level, he truly deserves to be called a grandmaster of boxing!"

"No, no, no, the Old Master is too kind!" Hearing Mr. Sima’s words, Wang Lijun quickly waved his hand, saying, "Only those in the Innate Realm are worthy of the title ’grandmaster.’ I am still leagues away from the Innate Realm; I dare not claim such an honor!"

Mr. Ouyang had stood up by now, since he was also somewhat familiar with the martial arts circle.

He was unaware of Chu Ge’s realm, but based on Chu Ge’s several previous actions, Mr. Ouyang judged that Chu Ge should be on par with Wang Lijun, probably at Postnatal Middle Stage or perhaps even Postnatal Early Stage.

After all, Chu Ge was still young, only in his early twenties.

"This is Mr. Ouyang Yunbao of the Ouyang Family," Mr. Sima introduced.

"Turns out it’s Mr. Ouyang, what an honor!" Wang Lijun promptly paid his respects again.

Even though he was a Martial Artist of the Postnatal Realm, given that he lived in this societal circle, he had to show deference to power and influence, unless he was a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm who could truly be carefree and fearless of power.

With a small circle, after introductions, everyone had at least a general understanding of each other.

Upon hearing about the Duan Family’s situation, Wang Lijun immediately said, "Mr. Sima, rest assured, as long as they don’t have firearms, I will make sure you’re safe!"

He truly had the confidence to say this. Postnatal Middle Stage Martial Artists were beyond the effectiveness of mob tactics; it was easy for one to defeat hundreds.

In today’s society, with various sects concealing themselves in seclusion for cultivation, there were very few experts in the cities, and those who reached the Postnatal Realm were indeed rare as phoenix feathers and Qilin horns.

"Good!" Mr. Sima nodded, "Then when the time comes, everything will be in Master Wang’s hands."

Turning to Mr. Ouyang Yunbao, Mr. Sima continued, "Old Man Ouyang, I dare to go because I have Master Wang’s protection, naturally I can be carefree. You should stay honestly at home and send someone else."

"Hmph, I don’t need your concern." Facing the words that idled between concern and mockery, Mr. Ouyang glanced indifferently and then turned his gaze to Chu Ge, "Mr. Chu, I wonder if you would be willing to accompany an old man on a trip to the cruise ship the day after tomorrow?"

Mr. Ouyang’s suggestion was almost exactly what Chu Ge had expected, and even if Mr. Ouyang hadn’t spoken, he would have found a way to go.

Therefore, without any hesitation, Chu Ge nodded and smiled, "Since the old master has asked, I would be delighted to accompany you!"