The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 472 - 0474: Speaking of Chu Ge Again

Chapter 472: Chapter 0474: Speaking of Chu Ge Again

Shen Congwen was taken aback, the corner of his lips twitching. What did she mean by the impossibility of them two being together?

Could it be there was no chance for them two?

Although Shen Congwen didn’t want to get married too soon, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing Tang Xin say that.

But his good upbringing prevented him from showing it, and he continued to sit there, quietly listening.

Tang Xin took a deep breath, she really couldn’t figure it out, what on earth were those two old men thinking to come up with the idea of her being with this numbskull Shen Congwen!

"Shen Congwen, over the years we have been constantly competing against each other, and we both know each other very well. I also know that Shen Family is going through a critical period right now, and you are not in the mood to discuss these things..."

Shen Congwen nodded slightly, as he indeed had no other thoughts to consider these issues. However, hearing this directly from Tang Xin’s mouth still made him want to retort.

"I’ve given it serious thought, and it’s quite unlikely that we’ll get married. But you know what those two old men are like; they are stubborn and will use any means to achieve their goals. So, I came up with a plan!"

Tang Xin suddenly winked at Shen Congwen, chuckling hee hee, which made Shen Congwen feel a bit uneasy.

"I think we can pretend to agree, pretend to be dating, and after some time, we can tell them that we really aren’t suitable for each other and that it’s totally impossible to continue!"

Tang Xin said this after thorough consideration, believing it to be the best solution.

Shen Congwen fell silent, not uttering a word.

Tang Xin continued, "After all, our being together would just be to appease the two elders, at other times we wouldn’t interfere with each other’s lives. What do you think? Isn’t this plan perfect?"

Shen Congwen remained silent, his eyes cast down, the emotions hidden behind his lashes, leaving it unclear what he was thinking.

Suddenly, he lifted his head to look at Tang Xin, startling her and causing her heart to skip a beat.

"I don’t think this is a wise choice!" Shen Congwen said loudly, "When it comes to feelings, what’s real is real. If there’s no feeling involved, why would we put on an act and deceive the elders?"

Shen Congwen’s voice was so loud that Tang Xin felt confused, not understanding why he suddenly got angry.

She said somewhat speechlessly, "It’s just an act, just an act, can’t you act? Besides, don’t you understand your own Old Master? If you don’t agree, he will surely keep nagging you! If he nags you, you won’t be able to peacefully do what you want, but if we pretend to be together, it will be different."

Shen Congwen watched Tang Xin speak, unsure what he was feeling, then suddenly said hastily, "Why must we pretend to be together? Don’t you think we actually make a good match?"

Tang Xin was stunned, her gaze fixed on Shen Congwen, trying to read something from his eyes, but she found that he was very serious when he said those words.

Tang Xin swallowed with difficulty, "Are you sure?"

Shen Congwen’s lips parted, his mind a bit dazed, and it was only after a moment he realized what he had said. His lips parted again, but in the end, he said nothing and picked up the cup of tea from the table, downing it in one gulp.

Sitting beside their table, there was a middle-aged man dressed in plain white clothes, with white hair and a headdress clearly of ancient style.

His appearance instantly attracted the attention of the people around.

Tang Xin also occasionally glanced in that direction, finding the man’s attire odd, complete with a sword on his back. If this had been ancient times, he surely would have been a swordsman.

The newcomer was Jian Chunqiu; he had just arrived in Su City, starving, as the food on the train was terrible, and the ride left his back sore and in pain.

Chu Ge, this stinky brat, what kind of place has he reached that there’s not even an airport, making it impossible for me to catch a flight!

But when he got off the train and sniffed the air of Su City, he suddenly discovered something very remarkable. That is, the Spiritual Energy here was exceptionally abundant, a particularly suitable place for Cultivation.

No wonder that boy Chu Ge would come here and stay many days without returning.

However, it’s strange to say, Chu Ge’s ability is well known to me. I’m quite curious about the person capable of poisoning him—I really want to meet and ask how they managed to pull it off!

Jian Chunqiu noticed someone kept glancing at him. He looked up and caught Tang Xin’s gaze as she was about to look away; oh, what a refined young lady!

Jian Chunqiu gave Tang Xin a wink and a playful smile, startling her so much that the hair on her body stood on end.

"Old pervert! What are you staring at! Haven’t you ever seen a beautiful woman before!" Tang Xin said somewhat resentfully.

This guy obviously isn’t a local, otherwise how would he dare to flirt with her? Besides, he looked to be in his sixties or seventies, with a head of white hair almost like her grandfather’s, and still behaving so indecently!

Jian Chunqiu had no idea that in Tang Xin’s mind he was being imagined as so youthful. He spoke in a faint voice, "Young lady, if you weren’t looking at me, how would you know I am looking at you?"

"You!" Initially, it was Tang Xin who peeked at him first, and being called out like that, she felt somewhat at a loss.

But who is she? She is the young miss of the Tang Family; how could she swallow her pride.

"Old pervert! I think you should be flattered! Walking down the street dressed like that, aren’t you just trying to get people to look at you?"

Shen Congwen also set his sights on Jian Chunqiu, feeling a strangely familiar sensation from him.

He quickly realized that he had felt this same feeling from Chu Ge.

It was the aura of a superior! Though not sharp, it invisibly exuded a sense of pressure.

Compelling people to be deterred.

Seeing him as an elder, Shen Congwen spoke with a degree of respect, "Excuse me, old sir, I apologize for the disturbance, Tang Xin, sit down."

Shen Congwen gave her a look, and although Tang Xin was still upset, she obediently sat down.

"We can’t afford to offend this man," Shen Congwen murmured in a lowered voice.

Tang Xin was somewhat displeased, "What do you mean we can’t afford to offend him? Are you afraid of him?"

The Tang Family and the Shen Family in Su City were virtually untouchable, how could they possibly fear an old man?

"My intuition tells me Mr. Chu exudes the pressure of a superior, and on this old gentleman, that aura is even stronger."

Shen Congwen went on to say that offending Chu Ge alone was already beyond their abilities, and if this elder happened to be someone even more formidable than Chu Ge, then they would be truly outmatched, like using an egg to hit a rock.

Tang Xin pouted but ultimately remained silent.

Although they lowered their voices, Jian Chunqiu still overheard them.

Mr. Chu?

"Are you talking about Chu Ge?"