One person: Lu family bodyguard, who shattered Longhu Mountain with a single palm strike.

the next morning.

Lu Family Manor Restaurant.

The early autumn sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and fell on the long dining table.

Lin Mo sat at the dining table, with shrimp dumplings, millet porridge, and meat buns in front of him.

He ate very attentively.

During working hours, the benefits of free meals and accommodation must be fully enjoyed.

Lu Linglong sat beside her, holding a bowl of porridge, and the more she thought about it, the more something seemed wrong.

She suddenly turned to look at Lin Mo.

"Lin Mo, did you deliberately buy me two fewer skewers of candied hawthorns yesterday in Tianjin?"

Lin Mo didn't even lift his eyelids, swallowed the shrimp dumpling in his mouth, and said matter-of-factly:

"Boss, the bills were all deducted from the special funds you allocated to me before you left."

"If you think it's too little, you should talk to the supplier, not me."

Lu Linglong slammed her hand on the table. "You dare talk to me about suppliers?"

Lin Mo silently moved the millet porridge a little further away.

To prevent the boss from getting emotional and affecting the quality of breakfast.

Lu Jin sat in the main seat and slowly glanced at the two of them.

Is Tianjin fun?

Lu Linglong immediately swallowed her words and obediently drank a mouthful of porridge.

"It's pretty fun."

"We just ate and drank, and did some shopping."

"The snacks there are pretty good."

Lin Mo nodded in agreement.

"The route is normal, the consumption is normal, and the invoice is normal."

Lu Linglong's lips twitched.

"Who asked you for an invoice?"

Lu Lin sat down to the side with a teacup in her hand, her eyes darting between the two of them, a slight smile on her face.

"Linglong, she was out all day yesterday and didn't even reply to a single message."

"I thought you two had lost contact in Tianjin."

Lu Linglong blushed. "Who lost contact with him? I was on a business trip with bodyguards!"

Lin Mo immediately responded, his tone very professional.

"Young Master Lu, rest assured, the entire process is within the scope of the accompanying security measures stipulated in the contract."

"No accidents occurred, no extra expenses were incurred, and there were no budget overruns."

After he finished speaking, he paused and added another sentence.

"It's purely a working relationship."

Lu Linglong took a deep breath.

"Shut up."

Lu Lin was so taken aback by the phrase "purely a work relationship" that she almost burst out laughing.

This guy, he can't stop talking about his profession.

While we were eating, a cell phone suddenly rang in the restaurant.

Lu Jin put down her chopsticks, glanced at the caller ID, and frowned slightly.

He pressed answer and casually turned on speakerphone.

His tone was calm, though.

"Mr. Xu, what brings you to this old man's phone so early in the morning?"

Xu Xiang's slightly hoarse voice came through the phone shortly after.

"Mr. Lu, what you're saying..."

"I was just showing you some concern."

Xu Xiang chuckled twice, his tone very polite.

"Things haven't been peaceful in North China lately; those Quanxing bastards are getting a bit restless."

"The company has found several leads, saying that someone has also included the Lu family in their list of targets."

"Mr. Lu, is everything alright on your end?"

Lu Jin's eyes darkened.

He'd known Xu Xiang for so many years, he knew exactly what kind of person he was.

One doesn't visit the temple without a reason.

Xu Xiang is usually so busy that he can't even spare a moment to call and check on things.

"I'm perfectly fine here."

Lu Jin said calmly, "A few petty thieves who don't know their place can't cause any trouble."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

Xu Xiang seemed oblivious to the meaning behind Lu Jin's words and continued to laugh:

"That's good."

"But Mr. Lu, have you had some new faces here recently?"

"If you need the company's help with registration or to check your background, please feel free to ask."

The moment those words were spoken, the area around the dining table fell a little quieter.

Lu Linglong subconsciously looked at Lin Mo.

Lu Lin also put down her teacup.

Lin Mo paused slightly in the hand holding the steamed bun.

Then, he continued eating as if nothing had happened.

Lu Jin glanced at Lin Mo, her tone unchanged.

"Mr. Xu, you're too kind. The Lu family has indeed hired a new bodyguard. He's quite skilled and capable enough to protect Linglong."

"This is a small matter, no need for the company to worry about it."

Xu Xiang chuckled on the other end of the phone.

"Old Lu is right."

"However, we found that some of Quanxing's affairs involve the Lu family, and I can't pretend I don't know about it."

"How about this, I'll personally take some people over to take a look later."

"Firstly, I need to deal with the clues related to Quanxing, and secondly, I also want to greet you in person."

Lu Jin tapped her fingers lightly twice on the table.

He knew that once things had been said to this point, there would be no point in refusing anymore.

"OK."

"Come on in."

The phone hangs up.

Lu Jin put her phone back on the table, her gaze sweeping over Lu Linglong and Lu Lin before finally settling on Lin Mo's face.

"Who exactly did you run into in Tianjin yesterday?"

Lu Linglong looked completely bewildered.

"Who is it?"

"We really didn't do anything."

"All I do is eat and shop; I never even argue with anyone."

Lin Mo also put down his chopsticks, his expression innocent.

"Indeed."

"From last night until today, apart from paying for her, carrying her bag, and protecting Ms. Lu, I haven't lifted a finger to help her."

Lu Jin looked at him.

"Xu Xiang is no idle person."

"He came all this way in person; he definitely didn't come just for tea."

"The whole thing is just a pretext; it's probably really aimed at you."

Lin Mo was taken aback and pointed to himself.

"Charge me?"

"I've never even seen who Xu Xiang is."

"What does he want from me?"

Although he said that, Lin Mo was already cursing in his heart.

No way?

Yesterday in Tianjin, he brushed past Zhang Chulan.

He didn't speak, didn't linger, and didn't even give her a second glance.

How could the company have noticed this?

Does NaToTong have surveillance radar installed?

I just went shopping with my boss after get off work, and they had to check my household registration?

If this affects my ability to clock out at 5 PM today, it must be considered mandatory overtime.

We also need to apply for compensation for emotional distress!

Seeing that his expression was a little off, Lu Linglong couldn't help but laugh.

Are you scared?

"no."

Lin Mo answered quickly.

Lu Linglong snorted and slammed her hand on the table.

"Let him come, what's the big deal? Lin Mo is a bodyguard I hired, he hasn't done anything wrong."

"No matter how powerful a company is, it can't just come to the Lu family and arrest people at will, can it?"

Lu Lin nodded, her tone gentle, "If the company really wants to ask, we'll cooperate."

"But if you want to surpass the Lu family in terms of talent, that's simply not going to work."

Lu Jin waved his hand, signaling the two to be quiet.

He looked at Lin Mo and said seriously:

"No matter what Xu Xiang's purpose is in coming today, you don't need to panic."

"Do what you're supposed to do."

"With me here, you don't need to deal with them."

Lin Mo immediately stood up straight and gave a standard professional smile.

"Thank you, Professor Lu."

"Thank you, Miss Lu and Young Master Lu."

He remained calm and composed.

I was acting in legitimate self-defense the night before last.

Quanxing first infiltrated the Lu family and even tried to kidnap Lu Linglong.

The Lu family has witnesses, and their elimination of the Quanxing sect also gives them a foothold in the rules of the supernatural community.

Moreover, he possesses a century's worth of refined internal energy, the ability to move with incredible speed, and the Iron Palm skill.

He's not afraid of the company if things really come to a head.

Of course, it's best not to take action if possible.

After all, it's one thing to fight during work hours.

If it drags on past 5 o'clock, then it's considered overtime.

……

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

A regular black Hongqi sedan slowly drove into the Lu Family Manor and stopped in the open space in front of the main building.

The car door opened.

Xu Xiang slowly walked down.

He was wearing an ordinary suit, and his hair was unkempt, making him look like an ordinary old man.

But Lin Mo knew at a glance that this old man was no ordinary person.

It's not that Qi is suppressing people.

Rather, it is the kind of composure that comes from years of sitting in charge of a region and having seen all kinds of situations.

Old fox.

An absolute old fox.

Immediately afterwards, the other car door opened.

A young girl with long, flowing hair got off the bus.

She was wearing a large coat, her hands in her pockets, her eyes vacant, her expression blank, as if she hadn't woken up yet.

Lin Mo glanced at it and immediately recognized it.

Feng Baobao.

She is indeed beautiful.

This style of dressing is somewhat random.

Lu Jin, along with Lu Linglong and Lu Lin, stood on the steps to greet them.

Lin Mo consciously lagged behind by half a step, standing to the side and behind Lu Linglong.

Clasp your hands together and stand up straight.

A statue that perfectly embodies the qualities of a qualified bodyguard.

Xu Xiang stepped forward, smiled, and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Lu Jin.

"Mr. Lu, I apologize for disturbing you."

"Why did you come out in person?"

Lu Jin smiled as well.

"Since Mr. Xu has come in person, I can't just stay home and not even step out."

"Please come in."

Xu Xiang's smile remained unchanged.

"There have been a lot of things going on in the North China region these past few days. I heard things haven't been peaceful here lately, so I came to check on things and put my mind at ease."

The two of them spoke back and forth, very politely.

Lin Mo stood behind, shaking his head inwardly as he listened.

It's exhausting for an old fox to chat with another old fox.

Even though they clearly know the other person has something to do, they still insist on going around in circles.

He still prefers bosses like Lu Linglong.

Pay me, and I'll get things done.

Clearly and distinctly.

The group was about to walk towards the villa's living room.

Feng Baobao, who had been silently following behind Xu Xiang, suddenly stopped.

Her hands were still in her pockets, and her head was tilted slightly.

Those ethereal eyes passed over Lu Jin and Lu Linglong, landing directly on Lin Mo.

Just then, their eyes met.

Lin Mo's professional smile paused.

The air fell silent for a moment, for no apparent reason.

Feng Baobao stared at him for a few seconds, as if trying to confirm something.

Then, she spoke very seriously.

He speaks fluent Sichuan dialect.

"You're so fierce."

"It gets even more ferocious when you get closer."

The scene fell silent.

Xu Xiang's foot, which had just stepped onto the stairs, froze in mid-air.

His temple twitched slightly, and he lowered his voice to remind him:

"Awu, don't talk nonsense."

Feng Baobao did not look away.

She kept staring at Lin Mo, her expression calm.

"I'm not making this up."

"He's a little scary."

Xu Xiang almost couldn't hold back his smile.

With Feng Baobao saying this in front of Lu Jin, the fig leaf for his "polite visit" was basically torn off on the spot.

However, Feng Baobao was completely unaware of this.

She pointed at Lin Mo, then turned to look at Xu Xiang.

His tone was very serious.

"That's Gouwazi, he's the one who can grab my skin with one slap."

For an instant.

The entire entrance was deathly silent.

Lu Jin's polite smile froze.

Lu Linglong and Lu Lin turned their heads at the same time, looking at Feng Baobao and then at Lin Mo with shocked expressions.

Xu Xiang also looked a little embarrassed.

Lin Mo stood behind Lu Linglong, his professional fake smile almost cracking.

His lips twitched slightly.

This girl...

Why are they completely unpredictable?

Do you even know what social etiquette is?

……