Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

45: Chapter 44 A Phone Call 45: Chapter 44 A Phone Call “True, with your strength, those small-time thugs are like ants, easily crushed.”

Lin Qianru thought for a moment, didn’t say anything more, and yelled towards the kitchen, “Sister Hua, are the dishes ready yet?

I’m starving.

Oh, and Sister Hua, the usual, put more chili peppers for me, and bring me two more bottles of wine.”

“Got it.

Don’t I know your taste?”

Sister Hua just happened to come out with a dish.

The thugs arrived quickly and left just as quickly, without catching Sister Hua’s attention.

“Drinking?

President Lin, you want to drink?”

Lu Tianxing’s eyes widened.

As the saying goes, no drunk woman, no chance for a man.

Was Lin Qianru hinting at him that there might be a chance tonight?

Lin Qianru clearly understood what Lu Tianxing was thinking and glared at him fiercely, “Xiao Bing was right, your thoughts are really dirty.

I just thought we should celebrate since you saved my life today.

Don’t get the wrong idea.”

“I didn’t think crookedly; I’m just curious why you like this kind of wine.”

Lu Tianxing looked at the glutinous rice wine brought by Sister Hua.

Although this type of wine was not strong, it could easily go to one’s head.

Following that, the dishes served, thanks to Lin Qianru’s suggestion, almost all the meat dishes were paired with chili peppers, which together created a pungent yet uniquely flavorful combination, complemented by the side of glutinous rice wine.

Once all the dishes were served, Lin Qianru poured herself a drink and looked at Lu Tianxing, asking, “Would you like a drink?”

“Sure, I’m all in today to accompany a beauty and have a big binge,” Lu Tianxing nodded, not refusing.

Lin Qianru gave a faint smile, poured another drink for Lu Tianxing, then lifted her cup and drank it all in one go.

Seeing this, Lu Tianxing furrowed his brows but didn’t say anything, only accompanying her as she drank.

Sister Hua was busy attending to other guests, chatted with Lin Qianru for a bit, then went back to the kitchen to keep busy, leaving only Lu Tianxing and Lin Qianru sitting in the corner, eating the spicy dishes and drinking the glutinous rice wine.

As the bustling, lively atmosphere filled his ears, Lu Tianxing’s gaze gradually became distant.

Wasn’t this the life he wanted?

Eat whatever he wanted, drink whatever he desired, and have a beauty by his side; no enemies, no death, and no killing, without having to worry about dying confusingly in his sleep.

It was only after a long while that Lu Tianxing came back to his senses, looking at Lin Qianru across from him, and couldn’t help but start.

Lin Qianru had already finished off two bottles of glutinous rice wine on the table, and her eyes had started to look blurry.

A few flushes of drunken red crept up her delicate face, which under the light, looked enticingly like a ripe peach, seemingly oozing juice when pinched.

Seeing that Lin Qianru was still trying to ask Sister Hua for more wine, Lu Tianxing frowned, grabbed her wine glass, and said with a scowl, “President Lin has drunk enough, no more drinking.

Didn’t you know that drinking too much is bad for your health?”

“It’s okay, I know my own body.”

Lin Qianru let out a light breath laced with alcohol, appearing slightly drunk, and chuckled, “I hardly ever drink, usually just a glass of red wine at most.

But today I drank more because you’re with me.”

Lu Tianxing’s expression stiffened, and he smiled wryly, “You really trust me.

I can’t guarantee that I’ll remain indifferent facing a drunk beauty.

If anything happens, I won’t be responsible.”

Lin Qianru burst into laughter, bright as a blooming flower, “I trust you, because you’re a good man.”

You’re a good man!

Lu Tianxing’s face was full of black lines.

Was this the infamous ‘nice guy card’?

He never thought he’d receive one someday.

Seeing Lu Tianxing’s frustrated expression, Lin Qianru giggled playfully, “Don’t be unhappy.

You know, many people would love for me to say that to them, but they never get the chance.”

“I guess I should feel quite honored then.”

“Of course, so you should feel happy about it.”

Lin Qianru raised her head proudly, just about to say something, when the phone on the table suddenly vibrated.

Elegantly, she picked up the phone, checked the number, and her smile briefly froze before she silently answered the call.

“I am telling you, you are delusional if you think I will agree to this.

I am a human being, not a piece of merchandise you can trade.

You can’t use me as a bargaining chip, so you might as well give up on that idea!”

Lin Qianru yelled into the phone, then hung up abruptly.

Her body trembled slightly, her face turned somewhat pale, and she picked up her glass to down the remaining wine in one gulp.

Her eyes reddened, filled with sadness.

Lu Tianxing watched this scene, puzzled, and asked, “What’s wrong, what happened?”

Lin Qianru glanced at him, shook her head, and managed a forced smile: “I’m fine.”

“But you look like something is wrong.

Is there anything I can help with?

Maybe I could solve it.”

“It’s not necessary, this matter doesn’t concern you.”

“If you encounter any trouble you can’t solve, you can tell me, and I will help you.”

Lu Tianxing did not press further but simply looked at Lin Qianru, saying, “I’m full, how about you?”

“Me too, let’s go.”

Lin Qianru nodded her head, stood up, and walked towards the kitchen.

Despite Sister Hua’s repeated reluctance, Lin Qianru eventually gave her some money and specifically handed her a few extra hundred-dollar bills, saying it was advance payment for the next time she would come to eat.

Seemingly aware of Lin Qianru’s temperament, Sister Hua reluctantly accepted the money and told Lin Qianru that she would cook something delicious for her next visit.

After the two left the restaurant, Lin Qianru seemed somewhat distracted and walked ahead silently.

When they reached where the car was parked, the dim streetlights cast a quiet glow around them.

Suddenly, Lin Qianru turned around, her eyes watery as she stared fixedly at Lu Tianxing, her delicate face looking more worn in the darkness.

“What’s the matter?”

Lu Tianxing always felt that Lin Qianru had been off ever since she received that phone call.

“Can I hug you?”

“What did you say?”

Instead of responding, Lin Qianru embraced him fully.

Lu Tianxing did not dodge.

When Lin Qianru’s arms wrapped around his neck and the scent of wine mixed with her delicate fragrance hit him, he sighed, displaying pity as he opened his arms to hold her waist and gently patted her back.

Under the enchanting night sky, the two embraced like a couple in love, savoring the romance of the evening.

“Actually, you shouldn’t keep things bottled up inside.

Maybe I can help, just like today,” Lu Tianxing said softly, stroking Lin Qianru’s hair.

Lin Qianru’s head rested on Lu Tianxing’s chest, murmuring, “Don’t talk.

I just want to hold you for a while, that’s all.”

Lu Tianxing did not ask further; strictly speaking, he and Lin Qianru were just acquaintances who had had a close encounter, and this occasion was perhaps only their second meeting, so prying would do no good.