The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 642 - 0644: Improper Thoughts

Chapter 642: Chapter 0644: Improper Thoughts

Mr. Nangong was taken aback. He looked at Chu Ge with surprise and then thought of the Spiritual Liquid that Nangong Man Sha had brought, which was a gift from Chu Ge. A sense of relief washed over him and he sighed, shaking his head helplessly.

"Don’t look at me having battled across the lands for so many years, yet I can’t even recognize the jackals and tigers lurking by my side. I, the leader of the Nangong Family, am truly ashamed."

Chu Ge lowered his gaze, his thick eyelashes hiding the chill in his eyes. The corners of his mouth curled into a subtle smile as he said, "I don’t think it’s that Mr. Nangong can’t see through those jackals and tigers. It’s that you don’t want to face, nor are you willing to face, the fact that those close to you would harm their own for the sake of their interests, right?"

Mr. Nangong looked up, his murky eyes glittering with tears. Chu Ge had struck at the very heart of his thoughts.

Indeed, when a person reaches a certain age, especially someone who lacks nothing like him, what is most precious is family affection.

He didn’t want to see his relatives fighting each other over interests, a problem he had always been afraid to face and even continuously ran away from.

Now that Chu Ge had boldly laid everything out in front of him, he was forced to directly confront it, and he felt somewhat heartbroken.

"Mr. Chu can really see the true nature of matters. I’ve been too narrow-minded. They have already started to make their move against me, yet I still can’t bring myself to be harsh to them. Now, it’s only making my health deteriorate further. Who knows, one of these days, it might even cost me my life."

Mr. Nangong sighed, shaking his head helplessly, then asked, "What do you suggest I do, Mr. Chu?"

Chu Ge shared his thoughts with Mr. Nangong who remained silent for a while before slowly speaking, "Is it really that simple?"

Chu Ge told him to carry on with his daily routines as usual, not to take his illness seriously, and to especially not fuss over the Earth Ganoderma—even though he knew it was fake, eating it every day still made him feel uneasy.

"Mr. Chu, when do I actually eat the real Earth Ganoderma?" Mr. Nangong asked.

"The real Earth Ganoderma isn’t meant for eating, but for bathing," Chu Ge replied. "As for when to bathe in it, we must wait a bit longer as I still need to prepare some things."

Mr. Nangong had his doubts because he already felt his body was completely healed; was there really a need to use Earth Ganoderma for baths?

Chu Ge seemed to see the skepticism in his heart, smiling slightly with a quirk of his lip, "Old Master need not worry, your body is fully recovered. The daily baths with Earth Ganoderma are meant to repair the functions of your internal organs and enhance your body’s resistance."

Chu Ge roughly explained, and although he didn’t say it explicitly, Mr. Nangong understood. What Chu Ge intended was to prevent others from poisoning him in the future.

Though he couldn’t be immune to all poisons, his body could resist common toxins without them immediately threatening his life.

After discussing for a while longer, Chu Ge and Mr. Nangong left the sickroom.

This time, Mr. Nangong emerged with a faint smile on his face, unlike his previously sullen expression.

Chu Ge truly admired Mr. Nangong’s acting ability; if he weren’t head of the Nangong family, Chu Ge might suspect he had been an actor in his youth.

Nangong Man Sha was curious about what Chu Ge and her grandfather discussed, but since her grandfather had asked her to leave, it meant he didn’t want her to know. So, when she saw the two men come out of the sickroom, she didn’t ask any questions and obediently stepped forward, approaching Mr. Nangong, "Grandfather, the car is waiting at the door."

Mr. Nangong turned to glance at Chu Ge who had followed him out and smiled, asking, "Mr. Chu, do you have any plans next?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "It’s my first time in Beijing. I plan to look around everywhere."

Old Master Nangong said with a chuckle, "Mr. Chu wants to check out Beijing; naturally, you need a guide, don’t you? Man Sha, accompany Mr. Chu properly and don’t neglect him."

Nangong Man Sha was startled and then spoke, "But, Grandpa, I still need to accompany you..."

"I’m just an old man; I don’t need your company. You young people go enjoy yourselves. It’s been a long time since I met up with those other old folks. Now that I’m discharged from the hospital, they got the news and are probably waiting for me at the Old Mansion. The entertainment we old men enjoy would seem dull to you youngsters," the considerate Old Master Nangong said.

Seeing Old Master Nangong’s insistence, Nangong Man Sha dared not decline any further. She nodded and said, "Grandpa, please be safe on your way back. I’ll take good care of Mr. Chu."

Nangong Man Sha glanced at Chu Ge, a look filled with subtle charm which she thought was discreet, but to her surprise, Old Master Nangong caught it squarely.

The corners of Old Master Nangong’s lips curved imperceptibly. Ah, these young people...

After Old Master left, Chu Ge and Nangong Man Sha also walked out of the hospital.

But they did not take a car; instead, they walked along the roadside.

Chu Ge had his hands stuffed in his pockets, his face indifferent, gazing straight ahead.

From time to time, Nangong Man Sha looked at him, wanting to say something, but not knowing how to start the conversation.

Chu Ge was not a fool; he could feel that there was always a burning gaze fixed on him. He thought he could ignore it, but after walking a good distance, this burning light went from being furtive to openly staring at him.

He looked sideways without saying a word, meeting Nangong Man Sha’s glassy eyes. Her blood-red pupils shone dazzlingly in the sunlight, like rubies.

"If you have something to ask, just ask me directly," Chu Ge said.

Nangong Man Sha gave a faint smile, her lips curving seductively as she spoke, "Mr. Chu really understands me. I haven’t said a word, yet you already know I have something I want to tell you."

Chu Ge’s expression remained indifferent, but inwardly he couldn’t help but complain—she had all her thoughts written all over her face; even if he wanted to ignore them, it was hard!

"Why not have Mr. Chu take a guess at what I want to say?"

Nangong Man Sha sent Chu Ge a flirtatious look, but Chu Ge remained indifferent.

Chu Ge shook his head lightly, "Not interested in guessing."

Her inner self rolled her eyes at his simple four-word response, but on the surface, she still had a smile, "Mr. Chu, don’t be such a killjoy. Now that it’s just the two of us, is there anything we need to be formal about?"

After their trip through Su City, Chu Ge’s opinion of Nangong Man Sha had indeed changed a bit, but that change was limited to his opinion only, without any inappropriate thoughts for her.