Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 980: Chapter 974: Qiaoqiao Running Away from Home

”What are you doing?” Lu Tianxing was startled by Qiaoqiao’s actions.

”Pretending to be your girlfriend, didn’t you notice that everyone here is either family or couples? It’d be so awkward if we’re separated.” Qiaoqiao said unabashedly.

Lu Tianxing patted Qiaoqiao’s little head: ”You being my little sister is more believable. Do you even know what it means to be a couple, little girl?”

”Hmph, how could I not know? Back in ancient times, girls my age were already mothers of several children.”

Qiaoqiao shook her small fists indignantly, proudly puffing out her already developed chest, carefree about the gazes around her, she said: ”See, I’ve got all I should have. Some older ones aren’t as developed as I am, which means I’m totally grown up.”

Feeling Qiaoqiao’s movements, Lu Tianxing instinctively glanced at her chest. Admittedly, Qiaoqiao’s figure was excellent, delicately shaped with a unique youthful charm. Someone with a fondness for Lolitas would definitely go crazy over it.

But Lu Tianxing couldn’t stand the little girl’s boldness and, amused and helpless, pulled Qiaoqiao along into the amusement park.

The little girl’s emotions arrive and depart swiftly. Soon, Qiaoqiao was dazzled by the various amusement park attractions, focusing less on teasing Lu Tianxing and more on dragging him through the park.

Roller coaster, Ferris wheel, pirate ship, haunted house... every kind of amusement ride had to be tried, the more thrilling, the better.

Hearing Qiaoqiao’s screams and seeing her flushed face, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but curl his lips into a smile; his mood lifted unbidden. This was one reason he liked Qiaoqiao. Despite her unreliability, being with her undeniably brightened one’s spirits.

Finally accompanying Qiaoqiao off the drop tower, Lu Tianxing didn’t rush to the newly opened Dream Forest for a jungle adventure. Instead, he pulled Qiaoqiao to a small ice cream shop and ordered a cold drink for each of them.

”Qiaoqiao, can you tell me now why you ran away from home?” Lu Tianxing asked, sipping his drink as he watched Qiaoqiao.

”Uncle, what are you talking about? I don’t understand a word you’re saying. Ran away from home? I’m clueless!” Qiaoqiao blinked, feigning innocence.

”Don’t try to play dumb with me.”

Lu Tianxing flicked Qiaoqiao’s forehead and said, ”Do you think I’m stupid? Your mom loves you so much; would she ever let you out alone? At the very least, you’d have bodyguards with you, but look around, do you see any? And you don’t have a cent on you. Don’t tell me you didn’t sneak out.”

Qiaoqiao blinked, scanning the surroundings like a thief, and said mysteriously, ”They’re hidden and watching over me.”

”Hidden away? Little girl, I forgot to tell you I was once in the army and learned counter-surveillance. I can confirm there are no bodyguards around. Tell me the truth now, or I’ll spank your little butt,” Lu Tianxing said, annoyed.

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Qiaoqiao’s smile vanished; she deflated like a punctured balloon, resting her head on the table: ”What else could it be? I fought with my mom, my wallet got confiscated, and she wouldn’t let me out. So, I snuck out and met you, uncle.”

”Why fight with your mom? And without money, what were you planning? If you hadn’t met me, were you planning to become a beggar?” Lu Tianxing frowned.

Qiaoqiao pouted: ”What’s there to be afraid of? With my beauty, how many men would gladly treat me to a meal with just a bit of flirting!?”

”Stop talking nonsense.”

Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but slap the table: ”Just letting people treat you casually, do you think there are no strings attached? What if someone gets you drunk and drugs you? Your life would be over. Do you understand? If you keep messing around, I’ll send you home right now.”

Seen Lu Tianxing’s demeanor, Qiaoqiao lowered her head, feeling slightly aggrieved, and said cautiously: ”Uncle, please don’t be angry. I was just joking earlier. I had already planned to secretly stay at my classmate’s house if I didn’t meet you.”

Lu Tianxing looked at Qiaoqiao’s upset face and shook his head: ”Tell me, why did you argue with your mom.”

”I don’t want to talk about it...” Qiaoqiao fiddled with the hem of her clothes, murmuring softly.

Seeing Qiaoqiao’s demeanor, Lu Tianxing smiled wryly and shook his head. He considered calling Shen Manjun to have her come and take Qiaoqiao home. But this thought quickly faded; in Shen Manjun’s eyes, his image was no different from a total thug. If Shen Manjun found out he was with Qiaoqiao, she’d surely believe he coaxed her into running away. At that point, he couldn’t clear his name no matter what.

But if he didn’t inform Shen Manjun, was he really going to take Qiaoqiao home?

”Uncle.”

Seeing Lu Tianxing’s silence, Qiaoqiao quietly said: ”Am I causing you trouble? If you’re really busy, you don’t have to look after me. I can stay at my classmate’s place.”

”I’m afraid if you go on your own, you’ll never come back. Do you remember what happened last time in Modu?” Lu Tianxing sighed.

Upon hearing this, Qiaoqiao’s face turned pale. Back in Modu, if it weren’t for Lu Tianxing, she probably would have died in a car accident. She’s not stupid; it’s clear they were trying to kill her directly.

”Uncle, don’t scare me. We live in a harmonious society; it can’t be that sinister.”

”A harmonious society? If it were truly harmonious, would your mom insist on you always having bodyguards when you go out? Plus, looking as beautiful as you do, alone, aren’t you afraid of getting attacked?” Lu Tianxing sighed. ”People’s hearts are unpredictable; you still have a lot to learn.”

”I think I should take you back later! What’s so irreconcilable between mother and daughter? A little tiff, a while later, and it’ll be fine. Do you really want to become lifelong enemies?”

Qiaoqiao furrowed her brows, a bit unwilling, and said: ”Uncle, I don’t want to go back. Can I stay with you for a while?”

”It’s fine for you to stay, but you must tell me why you ran away first. If not, I’ll take you home now.” Lu Tianxing watched Qiaoqiao, speaking with a tone that left no room for compromise.