The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 201 - 0201: The Luxury Cruise

Chapter 201: Chapter 0201: The Luxury Cruise

At this time, it was already past seven in the evening. The more prosperous the city, the more colorful the nightlife, and what more for this luxury cruise brimming with beauties and tycoons?

Although it wasn’t the prime time for revelry, a fair number of people filled the passage leading to the entertainment deck.

Chu Ge, hands in pockets, strolled up the stairs when suddenly a whooshing sound attacked him from behind.

Calling it a whooshing sound might not be quite right, as it was so faint that ordinary people wouldn’t notice it at all. Almost simultaneously with the feeling of a breeze behind him, Chu Ge had already lightly turned around, while his right hand reached back, fingers together, directly seizing the attacker’s throat.

"Cough cough—cough cough—" Lin Dong’s face turned red from the inability to breathe as his throat was locked, desperately slapping Chu Ge’s arm.

Fortunately, when Chu Ge saw it was Lin Dong, he raised an eyebrow and let go: "Didn’t I tell you not to suddenly approach me from behind?"

"Cough cough cough cough—" Accompanied by a series of coughs that nearly expelled his lungs, Lin Dong finally regained some breath, frowned at Chu Ge, and managed to say with difficulty: "Was that really necessary? I just wanted to say hello..."

"Don’t. I really don’t want to get entangled with you," Chu Ge waved his hand dismissively and continued walking upstairs.

"Hey brother," watching Chu Ge almost turn the corner of the staircase, Lin Dong hurriedly chased after him in a few steps, but this time he didn’t dare tap Chu Ge’s shoulder from behind. Instead, he walked directly beside him: "Brother, it was really my bad for leaving you behind before, but I had no choice. If I’d stayed, you might’ve ended up worse off..."

Lin Dong suddenly paused here, carefully looked at Chu Ge and then said with confusion: "Hey, you look completely unharmed. Did that nouveau riche let you off the hook? Strange, it’s not like him..."

"I’m fine, but you seem rather disappointed, don’t you?" Chu Ge retorted coldly.

For some reason, Lin Dong shivered looking at Chu Ge’s expression, and a chill ran up his spine. His threat detection was good enough to make him quickly wave his hands and put on a forced smile, "No, no, I didn’t mean that at all. I’m just saying, that nouveau riche is way too petty. Just a little misunderstanding and he made it a matter of life and death, really?"

"A little misunderstanding?" Chu Ge glanced at him: "If seducing someone’s wife is a little misunderstanding, then I can’t imagine what counts as a big deal in your eyes. Best you stay away from me. I hate trouble."

With that, he didn’t wait for Lin Dong’s response and picked up his pace.

In reality, if he had simply revealed his identity, he could ensure that Lin Dong would never bother him again. But Chu Ge’s purpose in leaving Mr. Ouyang and the others behind was to hide his identity and observe the figures lurking in the shadows aboard this cruise ship.

"Hey brother, don’t be so ruthless," Lin Dong seemed to hesitate a bit, then chased after Chu Ge again, chatting incessantly by his side: "At home you rely on your parents, outside on your friends, trust me brother, I won’t let you down."

As they talked, they had already arrived at the entertainment area.

The luxury cruise ship had four decks in total. The bottommost deck was reserved for various crew members and sailors, as well as areas like the control room. The second deck was the residential area, and the third deck was solely for entertainment.

As for the fourth deck, it was not open to the public, even guarded at the entrance by special staff. And the meeting room for the Duan Family was located on this fourth deck.

"Ah—," a lively atmosphere rushed at them head-on, and Lin Dong seemed to thoroughly enjoy it, stretching his arms wide and taking in a deep breath: "I can smell it, the scent of revelry!"

Chu Ge glanced at him, shook his head without a word, but didn’t leave on his own either.

Because he suddenly realized something: this kid named Lin Dong, though his actions were sometimes vexing, was actually quite skilled at gathering information. That much was clear from the fact that he could obtain most of the information about the people on this cruise.

Perhaps he could indeed be of use somewhere.

Just then, a man and a woman came walking over. The woman was not bad to look at; she could be considered a beauty. As for the man, just looking at him could make one feel uneasy, especially when he got closer, Chu Ge unexpectedly smelled an intense aroma of his cologne!

"Dong Gua, did you swindle someone again?"

The woman seemed spirited, coming up to shove Lin Dong directly, and her gaze towards Chu Ge held a hint of warning: "Kid, don’t blame me for not reminding you, but this guy beside you is no good, a master of all cons. You’d best stay away from him!"

Hearing the woman speak, Lin Dong’s face fell instantly: "Ms. Liu, what’s this all about? Attacking me the moment we meet; I’ve never scammed you, have I?"

"Wow, Dong Gua, listening to you, what’s this? Planning to cheat our little Moon Moon?" At that moment, the man with the choking scent of perfume spoke in a shrill voice.

As the words came out, the three people present all broke out in goosebumps.

"Shut your mouth!" Lin Dong and the woman both scolded the man at the same time.

Not bothering with these people further, Chu Ge shook his head and said to Lin Dong: "Give me your phone number. If needed, I’ll contact you."

"Come on, you..." The woman stared at Chu Ge with wide eyes and a tone full of frustration: "How many times do I have to tell you, this guy’s a swindler, if he’s said anything to you, don’t you dare believe it, or else if you end up only with your underwear left, that would be a good outcome!"

"Geez, Ms. Liu, do you really need to crush a friend like this?" Watching the woman relentlessly tear into him, Lin Dong couldn’t help but complain loudly. Yet there was no sign of anger or bitterness on his face, just a touch of indignation.

"I’m helping you!" The woman known as Ms. Liu glared at Lin Dong: "I’m worried you’ll make too many enemies and one day get yourself killed!"

"I..." Lin Dong opened his mouth, a shadow of sadness crossing his face.

However, Chu Ge was indifferent to all this, his extended hand showed no sign of retracting: "Hurry up, contact information. Do you have a business card?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Lin Dong seemed to not have anticipated Chu Ge’s persistence. After freezing for a moment, he nodded eagerly with a delighted face and hurriedly pulled out a business card from his pocket to hand over to Chu Ge.

"Come on, you..." Ms. Liu looked at Chu Ge speechlessly and stamped her foot fiercely: "Kindness taken for a weakness, why bother with you; just you wait and regret it later!"