The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 437 - 438: Unstable Foundation

Chapter 437: Chapter 438: Unstable Foundation

Chu Ge’s face also became tense when he heard it.

For a moment, none of the three people in the hall spoke.

Suddenly, someone’s stomach grumbled loudly, breaking the tranquil atmosphere among the three.

Shen Congwen, somewhat embarrassed, smiled and said, "Sorry, I haven’t had lunch today and I’m a bit hungry now. How about this, I’ll treat you both to a meal and we can talk while eating?"

Because of the sudden transportation of Earth Ganoderma, he had been busy with its matters recently, and his eating habits had become somewhat irregular.

Like today, he had just returned from the research base when he saw Huo Tianqian carrying Shen Conghai back. He had been busy at the research base until now; frankly, his eyelids were starting to fight each other.

Huo Tianqian also hadn’t had the chance to eat because he was busy investigating the matter of the Japanese Ninja, and he was feeling a bit hungry too.

He subconsciously looked at Chu Ge. His lips parted, but before he could say anything, he heard Chu Ge say, "You don’t have to look at me; I ate lunch already, so please feel free to go ahead."

Shen Congwen chose a restaurant close to the Shen Family’s house, with Chu Ge also accompanying.

Since it was nearby, Shen Congwen and his group walked there.

As they left the Shen Family’s house, Shen Congwen noticed a few unfamiliar faces suddenly appearing around his home. Those people looked like idlers just roaming around the area.

Shen Congwen instantly sensed something and alertly looked towards Chu Ge, wanting to report, but he saw that Chu Ge had also noticed those people and was frowning, seemingly deep in thought.

Beside them, Huo Tianqian spoke somberly, "It seems they are desperate to get their hands on the Earth Ganoderma; otherwise, they wouldn’t have surrounded Shen Family’s area so soon after arriving in Su City."

Shen Congwen, somewhat worried, asked, "What should we do now?"

Their Shen Family didn’t have any connections in the field of Ancient Martial Arts. If they waited until something happened and then called the police, it would be too late.

Chu Ge looked indifferent, seemingly not taking those people seriously. He had used his Spiritual Power to sense them earlier; these people were not Ancient Martial Artists, it seems they were just sent to monitor the Shen Family for now.

"In the next few days, let Huo Tianqian accompany you. He has reached the Great Perfection stage; these people can’t do anything to him. Remember, don’t go out alone these days."

Shen Congwen nodded and hurriedly agreed, then turned to Huo Tianqian with a pleading tone, "Then I’m really counting on Mr. Huo."

Huo Tianqian did not object to Chu Ge’s order; he felt it was better to have something to do rather than being idle.

The three of them didn’t continue to pay attention to those people and went straight to the reserved restaurant. From afar, they saw a few Japanese wearing kimonos standing at the restaurant entrance, whispering something with their heads lowered.

Shen Congwen suddenly halted, feeling unexplainably nervous. "Mr. Chu, look at those people..."

Shen Conghai was not with them, so he didn’t know who exactly had attacked Shen Conghai.

But in their Su City, there had never before been such vividly foreign individuals openly wearing their nation’s clothing on the streets.

Given their conspicuous kimonos and their striking presence, it was hard for Shen Congwen not to suspect they were the ones who harmed Shen Conghai.

Huo Tianqian also became alert. Seeing that Shen Congwen had stopped, he also halted.

Chu Ge walked a few steps ahead and noticing that the two beside him hadn’t followed, he turned back with a puzzled look, "What’s the matter?"

"Mr. Chu, do you think those people could be the ones who attacked Shen Conghai?" worry was written all over Shen Congwen’s face.

Chu Ge turned his head towards the direction of the restaurant entrance. Those people seemed to notice their presence and looked back towards them.

"If we really could have a clash with these people, it would save us the trouble of having to look for them later."

Chu Ge spoke in a nuanced way, but Huo Tianqian understood.

These Japanese were so desperate for the Earth Ganoderma that they would surely make a move. Knowing neither when nor what they might do, it seemed best to take the initiative!

That was the quickest and most effective strategy!

However, Shen Congwen failed to catch Chu Ge’s meaning. Right then, he had completely forgotten about the two duels he had witnessed Chu Ge fight before; his legs felt like they were filled with lead, and he dared not step forward.

Huo Tianqian, somewhat speechlessly, looked at Shen Congwen, who had always seemed so gentle and refined but apparently was also quite a scaredy-cat.

"Don’t worry, Mr. Shen, with Mr. Chu here, we’ll be fine!" Huo Tianqian reassured him.

Only then did Shen Congwen suddenly remember the grand battle between Chu Ge and Elder Gui, and the contest with the Tang Sect. Thinking of Chu Ge’s extraordinary strength, his anxious heart finally eased a bit.

"Yes, yes, yes, with Mr. Chu here, I have nothing to fear!" Shen Congwen kept boosting his own morale and resumed walking toward the restaurant entrance.

The Japanese seemed to have no intention of entangling or starting any conflict there. As they all arrived, they left the restaurant, with the two groups passing by without crossing paths.

Shen Congwen’s nervous heart relaxed slightly after entering the restaurant.

...

Among the group of Japanese, one person was rather impulsive, believing it was the perfect opportunity to confront Shen Congwen. He had brought it up more than once, but each time it was rejected.

At this moment, he felt somewhat stifled and annoyed.

"Third, did you see that youngest guy among them?" one of them jabbered in Japanese.

The one called Third, being the impulsive person keen to take the opportunity to capture Shen Congwen, looked back and saw only Chu Ge’s back but nodded and grumpily asked, "So what?"

"According to Honda Sakura’s intelligence, his strength in the battle with the Ghost Poison Sect Master Elder Gui was not inferior to Elder Gui’s."

That person narrowed his eyes slightly. He looked back at Chu Ge who had already entered the restaurant fully, no longer visible.

He retracted his gaze, speaking very seriously, "In Su City, it’s their territory. We must have a full-proof plan to act, we absolutely must not act rashly!"

Third couldn’t help scoffing, "I think you are all cowards. We are five and they are only three, one of whom is just an ordinary person, how could we be afraid of them?"

Third hummed dismissively, the anger in his heart still unrelieved, "Even if he managed to defeat Elder Gui, so what! Elder Gui was just a useless pawn of the Black Witch Sect. His strength reached the Innate Grandmaster Realm only by relying on the special trickery of the Black Witch Sect. Enhancing his power through unethical means, his foundation isn’t stable, losing isn’t surprising!"