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

"Young Lin." Lu Jin put down his teacup and cleared his throat.

Lin Mo swallowed the bun in his mouth, immediately sat up straight, and gave a standard professional smile: "Good morning, Mr. Lu."

"Did you see the message I sent you last night?" Lu Jin didn't beat around the bush. "We're signing a new employment contract today."

Lin Mo nodded: "I've read it. Please go on, Elder Lu."

Lu Jin stared at him and said directly, "Your base salary will be increased from 30,000 to 100,000."

Lin Mo's hand holding the chopsticks suddenly paused.

One hundred thousand.

Is this old man launching a money attack so early in the morning?

Seeing his reaction, Lu Jin continued, "Food and lodging will remain the same. During the contract period, if the Lu family has any group missions, you will need to prioritize their cooperation. Linglong's personal safety remains your highest priority."

He lowered his voice at this point: "If you encounter cross-regional or extremely dangerous major missions, the compensation will be calculated separately. As for your sparring, healing, and escort services, they will still be considered your private business. You set the prices yourself, and the Lu family will pay according to your rules."

The restaurant was silent for two seconds.

Lu Linglong pouted and poked at the fried egg on the plate with her chopsticks: "Those greedy merchants have finally raised prices."

She complained, but inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

With a base salary of 100,000 and such good conditions, surely this guy wouldn't go out in the middle of the night to take on dangerous side jobs, right?

Lin Mo put down his chopsticks and took out a tissue to wipe his mouth.

He remained outwardly calm, but his heart was already beating noticeably faster.

A base salary of 100,000 yuan, no interference with side jobs, and the right to charge piece-rate fees is retained.

The brilliant client finally had an epiphany!

"Mr. Lu, I'd be happy to accept a base salary of 100,000." Lin Mo took out his phone, opened the memo app, and instantly switched into business negotiation mode.

"However, since the contract amount has been increased, in order to protect the rights and interests of both parties and avoid labor disputes in the future, I need to add a few detailed clauses to the original contract."

Lu Jin's eyelids twitched: "You tell me."

Lin Mo held up one finger: "First, the basic working hours remain 9 to 5. Overtime pay for daily companionship or general security work beyond these hours will be increased to 3,000 per hour."

Lu Linglong paused, her chopsticks still: "Weren't you never this expensive before?"

Lin Mo looked at her seriously: "Ms. Lu, it's very reasonable to upgrade the staff's capabilities and adjust the service price accordingly."

Lu Linglong choked for a moment, gritted her teeth, and continued poking at the fried egg.

Lin Mo raised his second finger: "Secondly, if we encounter an emergency requiring action at night, the response fee starts at 50,000. The specific price will increase depending on the number and strength of the enemy."

Lu Jin felt a slight throbbing in his temple.

Lin Mo didn't stop and continued, "Third, if you travel with Lu family members on business trips outside the local area, you will receive a daily allowance of 10,000 yuan, with all travel, food, and accommodation covered."

Lu Lin held the bowl of porridge and glanced at Lin Mo silently.

Is this person really negotiating with the Ten Elders?

Lin Mo raised his fourth finger: "Fourth, any damage to personal clothing or depreciation of equipment incurred during the mission will be fully reimbursed upon presentation of purchase records."

At this point, he recalled the new shoes that had been tainted by the miasma of corpses last time, and his tone became noticeably more serious.

"Especially shoes."

Lu Linglong couldn't help but ask, "Are you still thinking about those new shoes that cost 129 yuan?"

Lin Mo said solemnly, "Miss Lu, one hundred and twenty-nine is still money."

Lu Jin's lips twitched, and he picked up his teacup to calm his temper.

Lin Mo added, "Fifth, I have the right to veto any task that is completely outside the scope of a bodyguard's job and is assigned without additional compensation."

"Sixth, I will not sign a non-compete agreement. My off-get off work hours are entirely my personal time. As long as I do not disclose Lu family secrets or harm Lu family interests, I am free to take on jobs."

After he finished speaking, as if remembering something, he added, "Of course, if Miss Lu encounters a security incident, the Lu family has the right of first recourse, provided the price is agreed upon."

The restaurant was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard.

Looking at Lin Mo, Lu Lin suddenly felt a sense of admiration.

This isn't about being bold; it's about having the spirit of contract ingrained in one's very bones.

Lu Linglong, however, felt a burning itch in her teeth.

My earlier sense of relief has completely shattered.

This guy had no intention of giving up taking on freelance get off work after work!

Lu Jin's temples throbbed with pain.

The base salary is already 100,000, but this kid still dares to ask for a starting nighttime appearance fee of 50,000, and also wants full reimbursement for equipment depreciation.

Are these bodyguards, or are they here to raid the Lu family's residence?

But when Lu Jin thought of the vast and pure Yang Qi from last night, he forcefully suppressed his desire.

value.

This money was well spent.

He took a deep breath and slammed his hand on the table: "Fine! I'll sign!"

The butler immediately came up from the side and handed the new contract and a pen that had been prepared in advance to Lin Mo.

Lin Mo was in an extremely pleasant mood. He uncapped his pen and was just about to sign his name in the lower right corner of the contract.

"Lin Mo, wait a moment."

Lu Linglong, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

Lin Mo paused, looked up at her, and said, "Miss Lu, please speak."

Lu Linglong stared into his eyes, her fingers gripping the chopsticks tightly.

Her mind was filled with that bastard's words from the grove last night—

At least during the contract period, with me around, no one can get past me and hurt you.

She hadn't intended to ask any more questions.

But when Lin Mo's eyes lit up when he heard about the base salary of 100,000, and when he thought that Xu Xiang had already contacted him, he suddenly felt a lump in his throat.

Everyone knows that Lin Mo loves money.

But the Lu family wasn't the only one who could provide the money.

If one day, Na Du Tong gives him even more, will he pack his things and leave without even saying goodbye?

Lu Linglong pretended to ask casually, but her fingertips were already gripping the chopsticks so tightly that they turned white.

"If Xu Xiang's side, or the headquarters of Na Du Tong, were to offer you a base salary of 200,000 yuan a month to poach you."

Her voice sounded a little strained, without her even realizing it.

Are you leaving right away?

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