Courtyard House: I Have Countless Bodyguards

She struggled twice but couldn't break free, so she blushed and whispered:

"Stop fooling around, let's get down to business. My dad... his position hasn't changed, he's still the bureau chief, but his rank... he's been promoted to vice-ministerial level."

As she spoke, her voice carried a hint of pride for her father.

Liu Jianguo nodded, happy for Tang Yongsheng, and then naturally asked with concern:

"It's good that Director Tang has been promoted. And what about you? This mission went smoothly, you must have gained something as well."

He looked at Tang Jingxian with gentle eyes, wondering what arrangements the organization had for the daughter of this meritorious person who had actually participated in frontline operations and demonstrated bravery.

Upon hearing this, Tang Jingxian's face revealed a complex smile, a mixture of pride and a touch of helplessness:

"Me? My rank is settled, deputy division chief level."

She started off with a confident tone, filled with the pride of having worked hard to gain recognition, but then paused, her voice lowered, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, "However... the specific job appointment... the bureau said they still need to hold a meeting to discuss it, and it hasn't been decided yet."

Her words revealed uncertainty about the future and a hint of barely perceptible grievance.

Liu Jianguo was an extremely shrewd man, and upon hearing this, he instantly understood the key point.

It was clear that Tang Yongsheng was deliberately suppressing the situation. His mind raced, and he quickly analyzed the situation.

Given Tang Jingxian's qualifications and rank, there are only two reasonable arrangements within the Municipal Bureau.

One option is to stay in the Municipal Bureau's Investigation Division as deputy director, which is a path that aligns with one's expertise and allows for rapid accumulation of seniority.

The second path is to be assigned to a branch office as a deputy director, which is a way to cultivate comprehensive management capabilities.

But given Jingxian's personality, she loves frontline investigation work and definitely wouldn't want to sit in an office at the branch bureau. Otherwise, with her background, she would have been transferred to a leisurely position long ago, instead of working so hard in the investigation team.

So, the most suitable arrangement would be to become the deputy director of the investigation department, but why is Tang Yongsheng hesitating?

It seems that Tang Jingxian's near-death experience last time really frightened Director Tang.

He only has one precious daughter. He is already worried about her even in the relatively safe rear area. If he were to send her to the investigation department as deputy director, she would inevitably have to deal with major cases, and the risks would still exist.

Director Tang was heartbroken for his daughter and was caught in a dilemma. After sorting out his thoughts, Liu Jianguo had a plan in mind.

He stood up and said to Tang Jingxian:

"Walk."

"Huh? Where to?" Tang Jingxian was taken aback.

"Go to the Municipal Public Security Bureau to see your father," Liu Jianguo said calmly.

"To the Municipal Bureau?" Tang Jingxian's heart skipped a beat, and the blush that had just faded from her face returned. She followed him step by step, standing close to Liu Jianguo, and asked in a voice barely above a whisper:

"You...you really want to go...to propose marriage now?"

Seeing her expectant yet nervous expression, Liu Jianguo couldn't help but burst into laughter and reached out to ruffle her hair.

"What are you thinking? I was just teasing you. A marriage proposal is such a big deal, how can it be done so hastily? We should at least choose an auspicious day, prepare generous gifts, and formally visit your home."

Upon hearing this, Tang Jingxian felt a mix of emotions, a slight disappointment at not being able to propose marriage immediately, and a sweet feeling at his attention.

Liu Jianguo then said seriously, "This time, I'm going to talk to your dad first, discuss work, and also... to prepare him mentally for our relationship. Otherwise, I might suddenly propose and scare him away."

Hearing him say that, Tang Jingxian suddenly understood and felt much more at ease. She gave him a playful glare.

"You're always coming up with all sorts of tricks."

As they talked, the two rode their bicycles to the impressive building of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Tang Jingxian, familiar with the route, led Liu Jianguo directly to the director's office on the third floor.

Without any hesitation, she knocked twice on the door and, without waiting for a response, pushed it open and entered.

Tang Yongsheng, who was bent over his desk reviewing documents, didn't even look up, and helplessly chuckled and cursed:

"How many times have I told you? You have to announce your presence before coming in."

In the entire municipal bureau, besides his precious daughter, there's no one else who would dare to enter his office like this.

Tang Yongsheng looked up, about to scold his daughter again, but then he saw Liu Jianguo following behind Tang Jingxian with a smile on his face, and his expression immediately turned to surprise:

"Jianguo, what brings you here? Please have a seat. Jingxian, go get Jianguo a glass of water."

He greeted him warmly, but in his mind he was quickly trying to figure out Liu Jianguo's purpose.

Liu Jianguo sat down in the chair and said with a smile:

"Director Tang, I just heard that you were promoted to vice minister. This is great news, so I came here to congratulate you."

"Haha, it's all because of the organization's trust and the needs of the job."

Tang Yongsheng waved his hand, his tone gratified.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Liu Jianguo changed the subject, his tone becoming more formal:

"Director Tang, there's something else. Are you free to visit me at home tonight? I have some work-related thoughts that I'd like to share with you in person and ask for your advice."

Tang Yongsheng paused slightly, his gaze quickly sweeping over his daughter who was pretending to be organizing documents but actually listening intently. He seemed to understand something, but his smile remained unchanged as he readily replied:

"Sure, welcome. I'm usually home in the evenings, so just come over. I'll have your aunt cook a couple of dishes, and we can chat while we eat."

After exchanging a few more words about the daily work of the municipal and branch bureaus, Liu Jianguo got up to take his leave.

"Director Tang, please go ahead with your work. I won't bother you any longer. See you tonight."

"Okay, see you tonight." Tang Yongsheng stood up to see him off.

As Liu Jianguo reached the door, he whispered to Tang Jingxian, who had seen him off, "I'm going back now. I'll come to your place tonight."

After saying that, he naturally raised his hand and gently patted Tang Jingxian's head, the gesture intimate and natural.

Tang Jingxian blushed, but did not flinch; she simply murmured an "Mmm."

Liu Jianguo smiled at her, then turned and strode away.

Tang Jingxian watched his figure disappear at the top of the stairs, her heart pounding like a rabbit's, filled with both anticipation and nervousness as she looked forward to their meeting that evening.

The clock on the wall pointed to twelve o'clock; the morning had passed quickly in meetings and getting acquainted with the situation.

Liu Jianguo got up and went to the factory canteen for a quick lunch. In the afternoon, he returned to the security office, processed several backlogged documents, and listened to Li Bing's daily report on factory security.

With his official duties temporarily over, he leaned back in his chair and suddenly remembered Ding Qiunan, who worked at the hospital and had a cool and aloof demeanor. It had indeed been a while since he had seen her.

With a thought in mind, he instructed Li Bing beside him:

"Li Bing, find an excuse to invite Ding Qiunan over." Li Bing understood and left as instructed.