The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 557 - 0559: Innate Grandmaster

Chapter 557: Chapter 0559: Innate Grandmaster

Watching Chu Ge’s bewildered face, Shen Yaoyao shook her hand, "A gift! Didn’t you think of getting me a gift during your twenty-something days out?"

Chu Ge coughed awkwardly. He did intend to get Shen Yaoyao something, but since Shen Yaoyao had spent so much time in Su City and it was her hometown after all, buying her local specialties from Su City would be like showing off in front of Guan Gong.*

That’s why Chu Ge didn’t prepare any gift for Shen Yaoyao.

Obviously, from Chu Ge’s expression, Shen Yaoyao could tell that he hadn’t prepared a gift for her. She pouted slightly and huffed in displeasure, "Out and about, always favoring Sister, so biased."

Mu Bingtong raised her hand and touched the Jade Rabbit Pendant that Chu Ge gave her last night. A trace of melancholy slowly crossed her heart, but with Shen Yaoyao being upset, she couldn’t appear too pleased, "Yaoyao, do you like this pendant? If you do, I could..."

Before she could finish the words ’give it to you’, Shen Yaoyao waved her hand indifferently, "No need! That’s a gift he specially picked for you. What does it mean if you give it to me?"

At a glance, it didn’t seem like much, but a closer taste revealed a tang of jealousy in those words.

But at this moment, Chu Ge and Mu Bingtong didn’t have the extra mental capacity to ponder these nuances.

Chu Ge just smiled apologetically, "Next time I go out, I’ll definitely prepare a gift for you."

Upon hearing this, Mu Bingtong glanced sideways at Chu Ge with suspicion and asked, "You’re going out again?"

Chu Ge nodded, reached for a piece of bread, and took a bite, "I’ll be heading to Beijing in a few days."

Mu Bingtong frowned upon hearing this, "You’re going to Beijing? What for?"

"I previously promised Nangong Man Sha I’d treat her grandfather’s illness. His condition worsened suddenly a few days ago, so I need to go check on him earlier," explained Chu Ge.

Shen Yaoyao looked up at Chu Ge. She had always maintained her silence regarding what happened in Su City and the unspoken connections between Nangong Man Sha, Tang Xin, and Chu Ge.

But she didn’t expect that Chu Ge would mention Nangong Man Sha in front of Sister Bingtong.

Mu Bingtong looked at Chu Ge in bewilderment. She hadn’t been to Beijing, but being a regular in the upper class, she had heard of Nangong Man Sha—the famed socialite from the Nangong Family, the most famous debutante in Beijing.

Chu Ge had a connection with her too?

Mu Bingtong felt even more that Chu Ge was mysterious. She realized that she really didn’t understand Chu Ge at all.

"When did you meet Miss Man Sha?" Mu Bingtong asked.

Chu Ge glanced at her indifferently, then shifted his gaze to Shen Yaoyao who shrugged, indicating she hadn’t said a thing.

"Just the last time I was out," Chu Ge replied tersely without elaborating on Nangong Man Sha.

Mu Bingtong nodded and did not pursue the matter.

On the other hand, Shen Yaoyao looked curiously at Chu Ge, "Chu Ge, why don’t you take me with you to Beijing in a few days?"

Chu Ge raised his eyes to her, asking in confusion, "What for? Aren’t you supposed to be in class?"

Shen Yaoyao pouted, "Class, of course."

But what she was more concerned about was whatever might be going on between Chu Ge and Nangong Man Sha.

If nobody was around to watch over Chu Ge, what if Nangong Man Sha harbored ulterior motives toward him, and Chu Ge didn’t know how to resist?

The way Nangong Man Sha looked at Chu Ge in Su City was clearly the predatory gaze of a wolf eyeing its prey.

Mu Bingtong also looked at Shen Yaoyao with suspicion, "What are you going to do in Beijing? Don’t you have classes?"

*Guan Gong is a reference to the historical figure Guan Yu, known for his martial prowess. The phrase implies that it’s superfluous or even foolish to boast or do something unnecessary in the presence of an expert.

Shen Yaoyao had absolutely no resistance to Mu Bingtong; as soon as Bingtong said something, Yaoyao caved.

Shen Yaoyao nodded obediently, "Got to go to class."

Mu Bingtong sighed, "If you want to visit Beijing for fun, we can go together after the holidays. But you have classes now, and Chu Ge has his own business to attend to; no one will be there to look after you. I’m not at ease with that."

Shen Yaoyao pouted and muttered, "As if he has business! He’s obviously out to pick up girls!"

Their voices were too low for Mu Bingtong and Chu Ge to hear clearly.

Mu Bingtong looked at Shen Yaoyao in confusion, "What did you just say?"

Shen Yaoyao suddenly snapped out of it and hurriedly waved her hands, "Nothing, nothing, I didn’t say anything. I’ve eaten my fill and I’m off to school."

After saying that, she downed the milk on the table in one gulp and then quickly ran off.

Chu Ge and Mu Bingtong looked at each other, both confused.

"What’s with her?" Mu Bingtong asked, feeling that Yaoyao had been acting strangely ever since she returned from Su City.

But she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was odd.

Chu Ge shook his head and continued eating breakfast.

That morning Chu Ge and Mu Bingtong went to work together, with Chu Ge driving. On the road, Mu Bingtong glanced at Chu Ge and said, "Because our company has expanded, HR has hired a few new colleagues. Later, I’ll take you to meet them."

Chu Ge smiled, "They’re just a few new colleagues, not some big leaders. Is it really necessary for President Mu to make a trip personally?"

"Besides, my title as HR Manager is just nominal. I trust that with our current staff, they will handle the work well."

Chu Ge said proudly.

Mu Bingtong nodded approvingly, "Indeed, you have a good eye for talent. The two deputy managers you picked are particularly capable."

Chu Ge glanced at her, his lips curling up into a smile, "Well, of course, who do I think I am?"

Mu Bingtong playfully rolled her eyes at him, so narcissistic!

The car quickly arrived at the company building. However, just as the vehicle came to a stop, Chu Ge’s phone rang.

It was a call from Mr. Ouyang.

Chu Ge answered the phone, "Hello, Mr. Ouyang, long time no see."

"Mr. Chu, has everything been going smoothly for you?" Judging by Mr. Ouyang’s tone, he seemed to be aware that Chu Ge had returned.

It looked like Huo Tianqian had already delivered the gift to Mr. Ouyang.

Just as Chu Ge thought, right after Huo Tianqian delivered the gift to Mr. Ouyang, the latter called Chu Ge as soon as Huo Tianqian left.

"Generally speaking, it’s been pretty good."

Chu Ge looked up at the sky; Shanghai’s sky wasn’t as blue as Su City’s, it always seemed to have a hazy veil over it.

Although the trip to Su City nearly resulted in the loss of his martial arts, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he met Master Guangde and successfully broke through to become a Mid-stage Grandmaster.

Mr. Ouyang laughed heartily, "That’s good, that’s good. I heard from Huo Tianqian that you’ve broken through to become an Innate Grandmaster. Congratulations are in order!"

Chu Ge smiled faintly, thinking of the newly emerging groups in Shanghai, and then asked, "Where are you at the moment, Mr. Ouyang? I’d like to come over; I want to learn something from you."

Mr. Ouyang replied, "I’m at home. Mr. Chu, do you need me to send someone to pick you up?"