Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 127 Not even as good as a bodyguard

The old residence of the Xiao family.

"Fourth brother!"

Xiao Ruonan had just returned and was about to go inside when she saw Xiao Shen's car, and her gossipy little engine immediately started.

Xiao Shen got out of the back seat. His shirt, which he always paid attention to, was wrinkled and the buttons were haphazardly fastened. His gaze then went upwards...

Xiao Ruonan's eyes lit up, and she grinned mischievously, "Fourth Brother, did you just get back from a date?"

Xiao Shen turned his head to look at her. "Is it that obvious?"

Xiao Ruonan pointed to his neck, her smile ambiguous, "I thought you weren't interested in that Miss Ke'er, Fourth Brother. It seems I misunderstood!"

Noticing her gaze, Xiao Shen remained composed and unperturbed, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary, like going out for a meal.

"It doesn't have to be her!" Xiao Shen dared to say anything.

Fortunately, Xiao Ruonan was naive and thought he was joking. She followed him around like a little fangirl, saying, "I've met Qian Ke'er. She's just so-so in terms of looks. If it weren't for her status, she would be just average. I just want to know, Fourth Brother, have you really agreed to this marriage?"

"If the old man has already given his approval, does it make any difference whether I nod or not?" Xiao Shen was still angry with the old man because of this.

Xiao Ruonan looked at her brother with sympathy, "Fourth brother, I'm not saying this to be mean, but it doesn't matter who you marry. We scions of wealthy families never have a say in our own marriages. For others, marriage is about love, but for us, it's just one of the ways to strengthen our family and business. Anyway, it's all the same who you marry, so just accept it!"

The tone shifted abruptly, "However, I truly feel sorry for you, Fourth Brother. The Fourth Sister-in-law in my heart shouldn't be as arrogant and domineering as Qian Ke'er!"

Xiao Shen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Then what should it be like?"

Xiao Ruonan really thought about it seriously, and finally her eyes lit up, "She has to be like Miss Nan, with both temperament and beauty, and a likable personality. I wish she were my fourth sister-in-law!" Xiao Shen suddenly stopped, and Xiao Ruonan bumped into his back.

"You like her?"

"That's for sure!" Xiao Ruonan said regretfully, "Oh! Do you think Dad is confused? Why did he have to betroth such an outstanding Miss Nan to that boy Jiayang? She would have been better off as your wife, Fourth Brother!"

Xiao Shen smiled thoughtfully for a moment, then patted her arm, "Good idea, then I'll trouble you to talk to the old man about this!"

"Hey, Fourth Brother, no, I was just saying..." How did you take it seriously?
Everyone knows the old man's temper. How could he allow such an absurd thing to happen in the Xiao family: his future granddaughter-in-law suddenly becoming his daughter-in-law?

Back in her apartment building, Xiao Ruonan tossed her handbag aside, kicked off her high heels, and collapsed wearily onto the sofa.

"Ah Lie, come here and give me a leg massage!"

It has to be said that Ah Lie's technique is even more professional than those of professional masters.

"Ah Lie? Where is he?"

Xiao Ruonan couldn't find him, so she called over the other servants, "Where's A-Lie?"

"Reporting to Fifth Miss, Ah Lie was summoned by the old master this afternoon, and I haven't seen him since. I thought you had sent him out!"

Old man?
Xiao Ruonan immediately called A Lie, but no one answered. She then went to other buildings to look for him, but still couldn't find him.

"Sister-in-law, have you seen my bodyguard?"

"You mean that kid? No, I haven't seen him!" Chen Wanru tucked a stray hair behind her ear to hide her guilt. Seeing Xiao Ruonan about to go upstairs, Chen Wanru stopped her, "Grandpa just finished taking his medicine and was about to rest, what are you doing?"

"Something came up!"

"Could it be because of your bodyguard? Ruonan, I'm not trying to be mean, but you've spoiled him too much. That's why he's so arrogant and doesn't respect anyone in the Xiao family!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruonan's gaze suddenly turned towards them.

Chen Wanru quickly tried to evade the question, "Oh, well, I have something to do, I'll head over now!"

Xiao Ruonan knocked on the door. "Dad, I know you're still awake. Let me in. I have something to ask you."

"Fifth Miss!" The old butler opened the door and bowed to her.

Before she could return the greeting, she rushed in, "Dad, I heard you saw Ah Lie this afternoon? What did you say to him?"

"She's such a grown woman, why is she still so reckless?" The old man took the hot towel handed to him by the old housekeeper and wiped his hands. He frowned, exuding an air of authority without being angry.

Although Xiao Ruonan was very pampered at home, she was still somewhat afraid of the old man.

"I'm sorry, Dad. I didn't mean to disturb your rest. It's just that my bodyguard is missing, so I wanted to know what you talked to him about this afternoon?"

The old man threw down the towel, his face darkening. "Look at yourself! The dignified fifth young lady of the Xiao family, coming to question me in the middle of the night over a mere bodyguard? Do you think I'm less important than a bodyguard?"

Xiao Ruonan forced a smile, "How could that be? He's a grown man, and as his master, of course I have to take responsibility! You don't need to take responsibility. He's gone, he's gone. If you want bodyguards, the Xiao family has plenty. And don't mention this person again!"

Xiao Ruonan's smile vanished instantly. "Why?"

The old man shook his head helplessly. "Ruonan, you need to understand, how can an unmarried girl like you be so close to a bodyguard, and even turn against your family for him? There's an old saying that men and women shouldn't be so intimate. What will the servants think of you doing this? So, to prevent this from happening again, I've kicked him out!"

"What?! How...how could you do this?" Xiao Ruonan stamped her feet in frustration. "You were the one who gave him to me, and now you're kicking him out? Dad, you've gone too far!"

The old man said matter-of-factly, "Don't blame me, I'm doing this for your own good. I know people like him who live at the bottom of society best. They'll never let go of any chance to climb up. And you are just a stepping stone for him to infiltrate the circle of the rich! You're completely infatuated with him now, understand?"

"dad……"

"I know what you're trying to say. Fine, even if I was wrong and he's not that kind of person, it's undeniable that you two are from two different worlds. Unless I die, you two can't be together. Don't worry, he's still your man no matter what. I gave him 500,000 yuan in compensation for emotional distress, so I haven't treated him unfairly!"

Xiao Ruonan couldn't listen anymore, so she turned to leave.

"Stop right there, where are you going?"

Xiao Ruonan gripped the doorknob. "A-Lie is my man. Only I can fire him!"

"you……"

The old butler helped the old man to the bed and straightened his chest. "Master, don't be angry. You know that the Fifth Miss is righteous and kind-hearted. You couldn't stop her even if you wanted to!"

"So you mean, you're going to let her be?"

The old butler gave him an approving look.