Beauty and the Bodyguard

Chapter 1176 – Surprising Call

Xiao Ben was a smart man. He wanted to deal with Lin Yi, and he wanted to use House Pi’s strength for that, but he wouldn’t just command them to help. Even if they did help, House Xiao would owe them a big favor! But, if Lin Yi was the one threatening House Xiao or their business, then House Pi helping out would be in their interest, not for House Xiao!

And so, while Xiao Ben thought that this was possible, it would take time and couldn’t be rushed.

Hearing his elder brother agree with all his suggestions made him pleased- he may be the head of House Xiao, but he was the one with the real power! This pretty much meant that he was the head! Xiaoben nodded. “So, we need to plan this whole thing. It’s best if we can get House Chu to threaten us from a business perspective- then House Pi would make a move based on their interests.

“Not bad- We’ll leave it to you then, brother! The revenge for your sis-in-law, as well!” Xiao Ji nodded.

“Then… My lion…” Huli still wasn’t willing- she needed to get it back from that yard. Otherwise, it’d be a big humiliation! She wouldn’t even be able to lift her head around here anymore!

She was walking around showing off just a while ago, and now her lion was trapped in someone else’s yard? What a joke!

“It’s just a lion- buy a new one if you want, or get it back yourself if you’re capable!” Xiao Ji waved away the topic. “That’s it for this matter! We’re busy enough as is, we’ve got no time for your shenanigans!”

Xiao Ji was right- plenty of powerful and rich people were swarming to their house every day, and they had many things to take care of! Even Xiao Ji, who was out of his field, needed to greet the guests- after all, as Xiao Ben made partnerships and deals and signed papers, Xiao Ji had to socialize and treat their guests to meals!

Huli knew that she wasn’t getting the lion back through this route then- she needed to find her way!

Helpless, she waited until nighttime to walk out and investigate…

The lion couldn’t hold on to the tree anymore- it was a land animal, after all, not a bird, and it couldn’t just stay on a tree all day! And so, the lion decided to go ask for peace!

Lin Yi had just finished showering and changed his clothes- he was just about to check on the lion and Weiwu when his phone rang- it was Song Lingshan!

A few days after helping her upgrade her strength level, Lingshan never contacted him again, leaving him with plenty of fresh air. Who knew when she needed some trouble to ask him for help again?

She did need help this time. Chen Yutian came to visit when she just came back to the police station.

Compared to Xie Yufeng, Lingshan realized that Yutian was a lot better to be around. Although that was at a normal level, it was still far, far away compared to Lin Yi! Lingshan felt that the people who loved him couldn’t get any love from her, while she tried to get all her love from the one she loved.

After getting stronger last time, Lingshan assumed that her relationship with Lin Yi would improve- but the guy never called her on his initiative these past few days! After all, Lin Yi only called her a few times before, all of which were important calls. There hadn’t been one casual call.

“Lingshan, what’s with the long face? You didn’t even say hi.” Yutian walked in to see a frowning and bitter-faced Lingshan, thinking about something at her office table.

“I told you, call me Officer Song when we’re at work. You can call me Song Lingshan when we’re off duty,” Lingshan said faintly after seeing who it was.

Yutian’s face changed, but he spoke up. “Lingshan, we grew up together, right? Even if you don’t return my feelings, there’s no need to be like this with me, no?”

“Then what should I do? Act all passionate and lead you on?” Lingshan said flatly.

“I… Lingshan! I admit that I still stubbornly love you, but I already understand your position! If you do marry that person, I’ll be glad and even bless it! I admit that I’m not as good as him, I never will be- my feelings for you are buried deep already, I just want to look after you and hope for your happiness silently, that’s it! Me calling you Lingshan is also from an elder brother’s perspective, like calling you Lil sis- if you don’t want that, then I’ll call you Officer Song in the future,” Yutian said seriously.

Lingshan froze once she heard the words- she didn’t think that he’d candidly say all of these thoughts out to her! He did hint at his admiration for Lin Yi and stuff like that, but she didn’t expect that he would say everything directly like this!

Yutian’s strength wasn’t good enough, but Lingshan knew that Yutian was one who kept his word- this meant that he’d truly given up!

“Alright then- if you truly think that, then alright. I’ll call you Yutian Bro, too.” Lingshan labeled their relationship as brother and sister right away.

“Haha, that’s a bit complicating…” Yutian shook his head. Lin Yi was his teacher, and he might not call him a mentor or Shifu, but he considered him his boss. If Lin Yi did go with Lingshan, then what should he call her then? Sis-in-law?

That was something for the future Yutian to think about.

“What’s so complicating?” Lingshan blinked but remembered something. “Yutian Bro, just what is your relationship with Lin YI?”

“That’s… You should ask him yourself; it’s not my place…” Yutian didn’t want to say anything behind his back- if Lin Yi were here and didn’t stop him, then he’d speak up, but not like this.

“Alright,” Lingshan didn’t press on, only nodding. “Yutian Bro, why’re you here today? We’re still on holiday, aren’t we?”