Chapter 36

The voices of Liu Bin and Zhou Ying came from the speaker.

Liu Bin:

"Damn it, the more I think about it, the angrier I get! Last time at the hotel, I got slapped by that little girl and kicked out by security! When have I ever suffered such a grievance!"

Zhou Ying:

"Brother Bin, don't be angry, that kind of person like Qin Ze only has a little money now, he won't be able to show off for long."

Liu Bin:

"I sent someone to find out clearly. This kid is just from a small county, graduated from Jiang University, parents are ordinary employees, no background at all."

Zhou Ying:

"I was with him for four years, how could I not know? He used to be so poor that he had to save for a month just to buy me a lipstick. I don't know what kind of dog luck he had recently, but deep down he's still a poor loser!"

Liu Bin:

"I'm a dignified corporate executive, and I'm going to let a few kids bully me?"

"I've already found people on the street and found out clearly that this kid has been living at the Fusheng Hotel, I even know his room number."

Zhou Ying: "Brother Bin, are you going to take action?"

Liu Bin: "I'll make him learn a lesson in these two days. If I don't break one of his legs, I'll write my name, Liu Bin, backward!"

Zhou Ying: "Then be careful, don't make too much of a scene."

Liu Bin: "Don't worry, I have a sense of proportion. I'll leave right after hitting him, I've already thought about how to handle the hotel surveillance."

The audio ended here.

The office was dead silent.

Xiao Ya's face turned pale:

"Brother Qin, they... they want to mess with you?"

Qin Ze didn't speak, staring at the phone screen.

A chill ran down his back.

If he hadn't met Shen Jingshu in advance, if Shen Jingshu hadn't happened to install surveillance, he wouldn't have known the danger was approaching until now.

"In this world, people who want to harm you will never give you a heads-up."

He took a deep breath and looked up at Xiao Ya:

"You go down first, I can handle this. You have to work tomorrow, get some rest early."

"But Brother Qin..."

"Go."

Xiao Ya hesitated, but finally nodded and left the office.

After the door closed, Qin Ze immediately called Chen Ming.

"Manager Chen, come to my office, now."

Two minutes later, Chen Ming knocked and entered.

"Mr. Qin, what's the matter?"

"Sit." Qin Ze motioned.

"I want to ask, do you know a reliable security company? I want to hire a bodyguard."

Chen Ming was stunned: "A bodyguard? Mr. Qin, are you in trouble?"

"You could say that." Qin Ze pushed his phone over, "Listen to this first."

He replayed the audio.

After listening, Chen Ming's face darkened:

"Mr. Qin, do you need me to call the police?"

"Calling the police is useless." Qin Ze shook his head:

"He hasn't taken action yet, the police can't do anything."

"Then..." Chen Ming thought for a moment, "Our hotel has dedicated drivers and security guards, how about I send two people to follow you for these few days?"

"No need, the hotel staff have their own work." Qin Ze said, "I want to formally hire a bodyguard to follow me long-term. Once the business grows, it's inevitable to offend people, better safe than sorry."

Chen Ming nodded: "I understand. Please wait a moment."

He took out his phone, flipped through it for a while, and found a WeChat ID.

"This is the person in charge of Taishan Security. Among those doing high-end security in Jiangcheng, this company ranks in the top three."

"The bodyguards are all retired soldiers, and many have undergone special training at overseas bases, their professional quality is beyond reproach."

Qin Ze wrote down the number: "Thank you."

"Mr. Qin, you're too polite." Chen Ming hesitated, "Do you need me to go with you? I have some friendship with their boss."

"No need, I'll go myself." Qin Ze stood up, "By the way, don't spread the word about this for now."

"Understood."

After Chen Ming left, Qin Ze added the WeChat ID directly.

The other side accepted instantly.

"Hello, Taishan Security, how can I help you?"

Qin Ze typed:

"I want to hire a private bodyguard, the 24-hour kind."

"Okay, sir. Our bodyguards are divided into three levels: standard level is thirty thousand a month, intermediate is fifty thousand, and senior is eighty thousand. All are retired soldiers with professional qualifications. Do you have any specific requirements?"

Qin Ze thought for a moment and replied:

"No other requirements, just need to be able to fight."

"Able to fight?" The other side seemed stunned for a moment.

"Sir, all our bodyguards have a foundation in combat, but if you have special needs, we can arrange more professional ones."

"Right, the especially good at fighting kind."

"Understood. How about this, sir, is it convenient for you to pick a time and come to our company? We can let you choose on-site, or arrange a live combat demonstration."

"Going now."

"Okay, I'll send you the address. My surname is Wang, just ask for me when you arrive."

Twenty minutes later, Qin Ze drove to an industrial park in the west of the city.

The "Taishan Security" sign hung outside a three-story building, the building was plain and looked more like a warehouse. But walking inside, Qin Ze felt the difference.

The first floor was the front desk and reception area, decorated simply but cleanly. Various qualification certificates, banners, and photos of employees at domestic and foreign training bases hung on the walls.

A man in his thirties wearing a black polo shirt came up to meet him.

"Are you Mr. Qin? I'm Manager Wang."

"Hello, Manager Wang."

"Please come with me." Manager Wang took Qin Ze to the second floor, "What industry is Mr. Qin in?"

"Investment."

"That does require security." Manager Wang nodded, "Business matters nowadays are sometimes more complicated than the underworld. Many of the bosses we serve are in your situation."

Arriving at the second floor, he pushed open a heavy door.

Qin Ze's vision suddenly opened up.

This was a huge training room, at least two hundred square meters.

The floor was covered with professional shock-absorbing mats, and sandbags, punch targets, and weapon racks hung on the walls all around.

More than a dozen men were training.

Some were hitting sandbags, their fists making a thumping sound.

Some were practicing with equipment, their muscles bulging.

There were also pairs sparring, their movements fierce and clean.

"Stop for a second!" Manager Wang shouted.

Everyone stopped immediately and quickly lined up.

Qin Ze scanned them.

All were burly men, each over 1.8 meters tall, with solid muscles and sharp eyes. They were clearly trained.

"Mr. Qin wants to find a bodyguard, the requirement is very simple, must be able to fight."

Manager Wang said to the group.

"Be sharp, whoever performs well can go on a mission today!"

There was a stir in the ranks, and many people's eyes lit up.

Qin Ze's gaze swept across each face.

At the end of the line stood a woman.

To be precise, a girl.

She looked to be twenty-five or twenty-six, about 1.7 meters tall, and against the backdrop of a group of burly men, she appeared exceptionally slender.

But her stance was very special.

Her feet were shoulder-width apart, her body leaned slightly forward, and her center of gravity was on the balls of her feet. Her hands hung naturally, but her fingers were slightly curled, as if she could strike at any time.

Most importantly, Qin Ze saw a line of information floating above her head:

【Ning Wei, Rating: SS】

【Occupation: Bodyguard, Retired Soldier, Martial Arts Champion; Emotion: Expectant】

【Wish: Expecting to be chosen by a boss, meet a good boss, and revitalize her family's traditional martial arts hall】

【Dilemma: Just joined the bodyguard company, savings bottomed out, hoping to be chosen by a boss to get a base salary】

SS rating?

And a martial arts champion?

Qin Ze's heart stirred.

Manager Wang noticed his gaze and hurriedly introduced:

"Oh, that's our new recruit, Ning Wei. Retired not long ago, still in the adaptation period."

"Retired soldier?" Qin Ze asked.

"Right, served in the special forces before." Manager Wang lowered his voice, "But Mr. Qin, I suggest you choose these few instead."

He pointed to a few of the burliest men in the front row.

"These few have all carried out security missions in the Middle East and Africa, have seen blood, and have rich practical experience."

"Although Ning Wei's kung fu is not bad, she is a woman after all, her physical strength might..."

"Have her come over." Qin Ze interrupted him.

Manager Wang was stunned: "Huh?"

"Have that Ning Wei come over, I want to see."

"Fine."

Manager Wang shouted to the ranks.

"Ning Wei! Step out!"

Ning Wei walked over quickly and stood still in front of Qin Ze.

"Hello, Boss." Her voice was crisp, with a hint of nervousness.

Only then did Qin Ze see her appearance clearly.

Not the soft, beautiful kind, but a handsome, spirited kind.

Oval face, wheat-colored skin, long and slender eyebrows, clean and sharp eyes.

She had a high ponytail and wore a black tight-fitting training suit, which revealed well-proportioned muscle lines, like a cheetah.