Chapter 9: 0009 Bodyguard Transfer Student
When Ye Qiu returned to the Goddess Villa, Shen Mengchen clamored to go shopping.
"Shangguan sister, please accompany me." Shen Mengchen pulled on Shangguan Hong's arm, shaking it back and forth. Shangguan Hong lifted her black-framed glasses and, unable to resist Shen Mengchen's persistent pleading, put down the book she was holding and agreed to go shopping with her.
"I want to go too," Niu Yinyin said, her eyes sparkling as she saw Shen Mengchen and Shangguan Hong about to go out.
"Let's go, together," Shen Mengchen had no objections.
"Ye Qiu, we're going shopping. You'll be responsible for carrying the things," Shen Mengchen delegated before they even left.
When the three beauties were ready and stood in front of Ye Qiu, he was momentarily stunned.
Niu Yinyin wore a white dress and fuzzy rabbit ears, looking extremely adorable.
Shen Mengchen was dressed in a vibrant and energetic outfit, complete with sunglasses, looking cool and undeniably a beautiful sight.
Compared to the other two, Shangguan Hong's attire was more casual, with black shorts, a stylish short-sleeved top, and a sunhat, exuding a mature vibe.
"Hey, be careful or your eyes might get stuck," Shen Mengchen said, a hint of smugness in her eyes as she noticed Ye Qiu's dazed expression and issued a warning.
The four of them went out the door and walked down the street, with Ye Qiu following behind the three, drawing frequent glances from passersby.
Indeed, the passersby, like Ye Qiu, couldn't help but be drawn to the attire and looks of the three women as well.
The three women, each with their unique style, became a dazzling sight on the street.
Ye Qiu had never shopped with women before, and he had no idea just how terrifying it could be to accompany women on a shopping spree.
The three women looked at various items in the stores, especially those that sparkled, which they particularly loved.
"Wow, this dress is so beautiful!" Niu Yinyin exclaimed upon seeing a dress, immediately dashing into the fitting room to try it on.
Shen Mengchen and Shangguan Hong also tried on clothes they picked out, with price being no issue for them. They kept trying on clothes in every brand store they entered.
Ye Qiu thought that women buying clothes would be a quick affair. He was entirely mistaken, as reality was not at all what he had thought.
The three beauties seemed to transform once they entered the stores, unable to tire of trying on beautiful clothes.
Half an hour later, the four of them came out of the store, Ye Qiu's body draped with numerous bags. Looking at the three women's enthusiasm for shopping, just stirring up, Ye Qiu had a bad feeling. He feared he would have a lot of items to carry back.
"Ye Qiu, just be content. You have three beautiful women accompanying you on a shopping trip. Many people can't even beg for this opportunity," Shen Mengchen said slowly, noting Ye Qiu's lack of enthusiasm.
Indeed, as Shen Mengchen mentioned, along the way, many youths turned to glance at the three beauties and also peeked at Ye Qiu trailing behind with bags.
They appeared somewhat envious, unable to comprehend why this youth dressed in knock-off clothes was fortunate enough to accompany three beauties shopping, with many wishing to replace Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu's main concern was not this, though. He was afraid that carrying bags might prevent him from ensuring the safety of the three women.
Moreover, with the various people on the streets, it was inevitable to avoid mishaps that could compromise their safety.
After a spree in the brand stores, the three women were a bit tired and decided to head back, with Ye Qiu still walking behind, covered in bags.
If three women in a play are a spectacle, then three women shopping together are sheer horror.
Ye Qiu resolved never to go shopping with women again in the future.
When they returned to the villa with large and small bags, the three women were exhausted, lacking the energy they had in the stores.
Ye Qiu set down all the bags and let out a long sigh, feeling that accompanying women on a shopping trip was more exhausting than battling it out with someone.
Meanwhile, in the tallest building of Longjia, Liu Bo was discussing the day's events.
Rong Da United Group had laid off over a hundred employees, and their general manager was also investigating someone.
Hearing about Rong Da's actions, Shen Tianlong was puzzled whether Rong Da Group was gearing up for something big, else why would they lay off a large number of employees.
"According to internal reports, a high-ranking official at Rong Da was threatened today, which I believe is related to this," Liu Bo deduced.
"Who has the audacity to threaten a director of Rongda?" Shen Tianlong could not fathom who it could be.
"Chairman, you seem to have forgotten someone who might dare to make a move." After a moment of silence in the room, Liu Bo suddenly spoke.
"Who?" Shen Tianlong sharply lifted his gaze.
"Speaking of this person, I'm afraid you are no stranger to him…" Hearing this, Shen Tianlong's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly thought of someone.
"Could it be him?" An image of Ye Qiu appeared in Shen Tianlong's mind because just that morning, he had discussed possible enemies with Ye Qiu.
Among them was the Rongda United Group. No wonder Liu Bo would mention it, after all, Liu Bo was present at the time.
"Perhaps it really was him who made the move, otherwise, Rongda wouldn't be so out of sorts." Shen Tianlong increasingly felt it was Ye Qiu's doing.
"Lao Liu, make a call to Ye Qiu and tell him I want to see him to discuss some important matters." Shen Tianlong decided to meet Ye Qiu in person to find out if it really was him.
"Alright!" Liu Bo nodded and swiftly contacted Ye Qiu.
Before long, Ye Qiu appeared again in the chairman's office area.
"The matter with Rongda Group, it was your doing, wasn't it?" Shen Tianlong looked at Ye Qiu, cutting straight to the chase, wanting to hear Ye Qiu's answer.
"Hehe, I really can't hide anything from you." Ye Qiu laughed, his implication clear.
"You're thoughtful, my dear nephew Ye." Seeing Ye Qiu admit it so freely, Shen Tianlong was slightly startled, shocked by Ye Qiu's audacity, but then he remembered that Ye Qiu had gone to Rongda for Shen Mengchen's safety, and for his daughter's sake, he felt grateful deep inside. Still, Ye Qiu was truly unconventional, paying no mind to the hierarchy of a major corporation.
"I just made a trip to Rongda Group and warned that senior executive, that's all." Ye Qiu said calmly.
"Such courage, nephew Ye, to step into Rongda's high ranks, I'm sure you gave that person quite a scare." Shen Tianlong chuckled.
Ye Qiu's mouth twitched slightly, the middle-aged man's demeanour really wasn't great at the time!
"By the way, nephew Ye, to better protect Mengchen, I've discussed with the school authorities and arranged for you to be placed in Mengchen's class. This will also make it easier for you to protect her. You can go report there tomorrow." Shen Tianlong handed over some enrollment materials to Ye Qiu.
"You want me to be a student?" Ye Qiu looked at his file folder, somewhat taken aback.
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"Students, today our class is joined by a new student, his name is Ye Qiu. Come, let's all welcome Ye Qiu." The professor pointed out Ye Qiu during the lecture.
"Hello everyone, I am Ye Qiu." Ye Qiu briefly introduced himself.
Sitting in the front row, Shen Mengchen watched Ye Qiu stand in front of the podium, she curled her lips and thought to herself, "Father really, although it's fine to have a bodyguard for safety, sending one to the class is a bit much."
Shen Mengchen felt that her father had gone overboard, but since it was done, she couldn't change it, and she had to accept Ye Qiu as a 'new classmate.'
"So, it's him!"
Ye Qiu was unaware that at that moment, in another corner of the class, there was a gaze fixed on him.
Chu Yao recognized Ye Qiu's face, she hadn't mistaken, the new student was indeed the man who had helped her drive away the harasser that day.
Ye Qiu had not seen Chu Yao; he stood in front of the podium, feeling somewhat complex emotions. Ah, the campus, a place he had always wanted to visit. He never expected to become a student now in this way.
"Ye Qiu, you can take that seat there." The teacher assigned a seat to Ye Qiu, and following the teacher's direction, Ye Qiu moved to the third row.
He gently sat down, now he was a student!
"Hmm?" Suddenly, his strong perception picked up on a different gaze staring at his back.
Who was it?
Ye Qiu felt he was being particularly watched by someone, a feeling that puzzled him. Then, he looked over, and his gaze instantly collided with that of the other person.
"Oh, it's her?" Ye Qiu saw a slightly familiar face, the owner of the face was a young girl, who blushed upon seeing Ye Qiu looking at her. Yet she didn't avert her gaze from his, holding it firmly.
Looking at the girl's face, Ye Qiu quickly understood why he found her familiar, for she was the girl with bright, spiritual eyes he had met on the bus on his first day in Zhongshan City.
"What a coincidence." Thinking this, Ye Qiu couldn't help but laugh softly. He smiled at the girl and nodded; the girl's cheeks turned an even deeper shade of red.