The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard -
Chapter 222 - 0222: They Have Arrived
Chapter 222: Chapter 0222: They Have Arrived
After everyone left, Duan Congxing did not head back to the accommodation area directly. Instead, he followed two black-clothed men straight into a secret room near the third floor.
The cloaked figure from before was sitting cross-legged in the room.
"Mr. Futu!" Even the previously unyielding Mr. Duan showed a respectful demeanor in front of the cloaked man, bending over and carefully calling out.
Those familiar with Duan Congxing would be greatly surprised to see this because among the old masters in Shanghai, Duan Congxing was actually known to be even more temperamental than Mr. Sima.
Of course, the fundamental reason was the poison left in his body to stimulate his life potential in exchange for vitality, which over the years had made it increasingly difficult for him to control his temper.
"Hmm, how did it go?" The man known as Mr. Futu nodded slightly, his tone indifferent.
"Just as Mr. Futu predicted." A chill flashed in Duan Congxing’s eyes as he clenched his teeth and said, "Those old fools, not a single one agreed with me. Hmph, but that’s fine. Since the soft approach doesn’t work, let them truly experience the pain of despair!"
"Hmm." Mr. Futu nodded lightly.
Seeing the cloaked man nod, excitement flickered in Duan Congxing’s eyes as he said, "Hehe, with Mr. Futu personally taking action, no matter what Mr. Chu or Mr. Wang think, they are nothing but clowns!"
Others may not know, but he was well aware that the man in front of him was none other than the hidden Supreme Elder of the Ghost Poison Sect: Gui Futu, a true Innate Grandmaster!
Moreover, Gui Futu was extremely skilled in the use of poison. Two Innate Grandmasters of the same realm had fallen to him in the past. With him personally taking action this time, there was absolutely no possibility of any mishaps!
However, just as Duan Congxing was about to say something else, Gui Futu suddenly spoke up, "By the way, a disciple under me has sent word that there seems to be an assassin from Japan lurking on this cruise ship."
"An assassin from Japan?" Duan Congxing was startled. "What are they here for?"
"Of course, to secretly assassinate the leaders of your families." Gui Futu sneered. "The Yamamoto family is a well-known hawkish clan in Japan."
At that point, Gui Futu glanced at Duan Congxing and added, "I heard that the one who came is Yamamoto Tarou, the Yamamoto family’s top assassin. He possesses the strength of Postnatal Perfection and has mastered Ninjutsu, excelling in the art of assassination. It’s said that even an injured Innate Grandmaster died at his hands!"
"Ah?" Hearing this, Duan Congxing couldn’t help exclaiming in surprise, muttering, "Then... am I also his target?"
No wonder he was shocked; not even an Innate Grandmaster could escape the fate of being assassinated, so how could he, an ordinary man, evade it?
A scornful look flitted across Gui Futu’s eyes, but he reassuringly said, "Rest assured, since you have chosen to lead the Duan Family to align with our Ghost Poison Sect, I naturally won’t let anything happen to you. Just put your mind at ease."
"Then my thanks to Mr. Futu," said Duan Congxing, relieved.
However, Gui Futu suddenly changed the topic, "Actually, this might not be such a bad thing."
"Oh?"
"If this Yamamoto Tarou really manages to kill those old men, it will save us a lot of trouble. In the end, the matter has nothing to do with us, we can just blame it all on the Yamamoto family. Without those old men, when you return to Shanghai, won’t those other families fall right into your hands?"
...
On Chu Ge’s side, after Mr. Ouyang went back to his room to sleep, Chu Ge did not return to his room either, heading instead to the end of this small corridor.
There was a transparent partition on the wall here. Through it, one could see the turbulent waves outside. Chu Ge stood in front of this partition, quietly watching the roaring waves.
"Mr. Chu, it’s so late, yet you’re not sleeping?"
Just then, a charming voice came from behind.
Chu Ge turned around in surprise to see Nangong Man Sha in her pajamas, "What’s the matter, Miss Man Sha? Have you come here for me specially?"
"If Mr. Chu would like to think of it that way, I’d be happy to say so," Nangong Man Sha walked over to Chu Ge’s side, covering her mouth and laughing lightly. "It’s quite a coincidence, I just happen to live in the room next to Mr. Chu."
This accommodation area was different from other places; it consisted of a small corridor with three rooms per corridor. Nangong Man Sha’s room was right in the adjacent corridor.
"It seems I really am fated with Mr. Chu. How does that saying go? ’Fate brings people together no matter how far apart they are.’" Nangong Man Sha looked at Chu Ge and started to laugh.
Chu Ge turned his head to look at the sea, saying indifferently, "Perhaps it’s ’an ill fate that brings us against each other when we are not meant to meet.’"
Hearing that, Nangong Man Sha couldn’t help but shoot Chu Ge a look, "Mr. Chu really is a man who doesn’t appreciate romance."
Right then, Nangong Man Sha was wearing a loose, sleeping robe bathed in the moon’s silvery light, giving it a frosted sheen. Despite the robe’s size, the elevations at her chest were prominent, hinting at the grand scale concealed within.
Even Chu Ge, known for his stability, couldn’t help but feel somewhat parched at the sight.
"Are you waiting for someone here, Mr. Chu?" Nangong Man Sha suddenly asked.
"That’s right." Chu Ge nodded, smiling, "Waiting for some unexpected guests."
"Oh?" Nangong Man Sha let out a soft exclamation, "Someone Mr. Chu knows?"
"Don’t know them," Chu Ge shook his head, "But when they arrive, I’ll greet them. It’s just that the manner of greeting will be somewhat special."
Watching Chu Ge, Nangong Man Sha didn’t ask further, and the two fell silent.
After about ten minutes or so, Nangong Man Sha stretched lazily, showing off her splendid figure before laughing, "Then Mr. Chu can wait here alone. Staying up is the enemy of a woman’s beauty; I’ll go rest first."
However, just as Nangong Man Sha turned to walk towards her room, she suddenly felt a tightness around her waist and found herself falling backwards uncontrollably.
"Ah—" Even she couldn’t help but cry out in shock from the sudden attack.
Then, she felt herself being caught in a warm embrace.
A flash of panic crossed Nangong Man Sha’s eyes; although she had been teasing Chu Ge, she did it believing he would not touch her. However, the woman quickly composed herself and laughed, "Mr. Chu, you too..."
But before she could finish her sentence, Chu Ge cut her off decisively, "They’re here."
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