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

Over the next two and a half hours, Lin Mo truly learned what it meant to be a "woman shopping."

He originally thought that shopping meant going into a store, picking out items, paying, and leaving.

As it turns out, he was still too young.

Lu Linglong picked up a white short jacket and held it up in front of her. Bai Shixue said it looked too cute, while Zhi Jinhua said the shoulder line was alright and she could try it on.

So Lu Linglong went into the fitting room, changed, and came out.

The three of them discussed it with her for ten minutes, took five or six photos, and finally reached a consensus.

Not buying.

Lin Mo stood to the side, his expression calm, but he was deeply shocked.

It turns out that trying on clothes and buying clothes are two completely unrelated things.

Move on to the next company and continue the process.

You might try on ten outfits in a store, but end up only buying one pair of socks.

Of course, it wasn't all a waste of time. Lu Linglong bought a hat, Bai Shixue bought a necklace, and Zhi Jinhua bought two professional books and a new calculator.

There weren't many items.

But it all rests on Lin Mo.

At this moment, he had two cups of milk tea hooked in his left hand, a parasol between his right and his other hands, and seven or eight shopping bags in his hands.

Not only was Lu Linglong's Chanel-style jacket draped over her arm, but a small, limited-edition bag was also hanging around her neck.

The most outrageous thing is that she was wearing a pink teddy bear that Bai Shixue had just bought.

Lin Mo looked down at the little bear.

The little bear looked at him with innocent, bean-like eyes.

He suddenly felt that his role as the Lu family's bodyguard was becoming increasingly abstract.

Lin Mo possesses a century's worth of refined internal energy and top-tier lightness skill, so theoretically he should have abundant stamina.

But at that moment, I suddenly felt soreness in both legs.

A century of inner strength, agile and ever-changing.

Ultimately, it came in handy as a carrying bag.

"Bodyguard Lin, you're in pretty good shape."

Bai Shixue leaned closer, winking with a grin: "Carrying so much stuff, and you're not even sweating. Aren't you tired?"

Lin Mo remained expressionless and tucked the umbrella closer under his arm.

"Miss Bai, you flatter me. As long as the money is right, I not only have great stamina, but I can also give you a demonstration of taking off from the spot."

Lu Linglong's lips twitched.

"Your eyes practically lit up like light bulbs when you heard about calculating overtime pay."

"That's not greed, that's respect for the fruits of labor," Lin Mo corrected earnestly. "I'm just a simple working person."

Bai Shixue laughed so hard her shoulders shook: "I've discovered that as long as money isn't mentioned, he's as quiet as someone practicing Zen meditation. But as soon as money is brought up, he immediately becomes energetic."

Lin Mo calmly added, "Miss Bai, please don't misunderstand. I don't get all excited when money is mentioned."

He paused.

"I only feel energetic when I receive money."

Zhi Jinhua adjusted her glasses and nodded, saying, "Although it sounds greedy, the logic is sound. Extra work, extra payment; the contractual relationship is very clear."

Lu Linglong rolled her eyes.

"Flower, don't give him any more theoretical support, or he'll just become more self-righteous."

Lin Mo didn't reply verbally, but his eyes were constantly scanning the room.

He scanned the mall exits, fire exits, crowded areas, and even a few people who had circled the same floor three times.

A man wearing a baseball cap squeezed through the crowd, his shoulder brushing against the white snow, and his fingers stealthily reached for her bag chain.

The next second, his wrist tightened.

Lin Mo held him with two fingers.

The man's expression changed. He tried to struggle, but found that his wrist was clamped in an iron clamp and he couldn't move it at all.

Lin Mo was still carrying a shopping bag in his other hand, his expression calm.

"Brother, stealing is not within my job scope."

The man was just about to breathe a sigh of relief.

Lin Mo continued, "But protecting the property of your employer's friend counts."

He gently pushed it away.

The man staggered back three steps, clutching his wrist as he disappeared into the crowd, never daring to look back. But the mall security guards had already given chase, and his fate was obvious.

Bai Shixue blinked, looked down at her bag, and then at Lin Mo.

"Great, handsome. Your overtime pay is well worth it."

Although she noticed the thief's movements and was able to easily apprehend him, she also appreciated Lin Mo's professional attitude.

Lin Mo nodded: "Thank you for your recognition. Welcome to continue your business next time."

Lu Linglong snorted but did not refute.

After wandering around for a while, it got completely dark.

Lin Mo stuffed all three of their belongings into the trunk and just breathed a sigh of relief when Lu Linglong stretched.

"Let's go, let's head to the night market food street!"

Lin Mo felt a chill run down his spine and paused, asking, "Still shopping?"

Lu Linglong glanced at him sideways: "What, is that not allowed? Do you still want overtime pay?"

Lin Mo swallowed back the complaint that was on the tip of his tongue.

He stood up straight, his tone firm and resolute.

"Don't worry, boss, I'll lead the way. I'll be your strongest support tonight."

Half an hour later, the four appeared on the bustling food street.

Unlike the sophisticated shops in the mall, this place has a very lively, down-to-earth atmosphere.

The aromas of grilled skewers, grilled squid, and stinky tofu mingled together.

The three girls showed absolutely no signs of fatigue, eating their way from one end of the street to the other, displaying astonishing stamina.

Lu Linglong took a few skewers of freshly made lamb and handed them to Lin Mo.

"Here you go. How about it? This barbecue is amazing, right? I always eat thirty skewers every time I come here."

Lin Mo paused for a moment, then took the lamb skewers.

He was carrying a bag in one hand and had a meat skewer in his mouth, his mouth dripping with oil.

"It's really good."

He commented earnestly, "The main thing is that you're treating tonight, so I don't have to pay, and the taste has been elevated three levels."

Lu Linglong almost choked: "You really can't stop talking about money."

Bai Shixue, who was standing next to him, smiled and handed him a box of stinky tofu: "Handsome, try this, it's super fragrant."

Zhi Jinhua also handed over a cup of lemon tea: "To replenish your sugar levels."

Lin Mo looked down at the food and drink in his hands, and the weariness in his heart instantly disappeared.

Although the boss has a short temper, the pay is indeed good, and more importantly, Lu Linglong's friends are also very nice.

He nodded sincerely:

"Thanks."

After eating their fill, all four of them stood at the street corner to digest.

Bai Shixue patted her belly and waved to Lin Mo.

"No, it's getting late, Hua'er and I are heading out. Good day, handsome."

Zhi Jinhua nodded: "Linglong, let's reschedule for another day. Mr. Lin, please take care on your journey."

Before leaving, Bai Shixue suddenly leaned close to Lu Linglong's ear, her voice just loud enough for Lin Mo to hear.

"Linglong, drive carefully. Although that person loves money, he's not bad-looking. Don't let the bodyguard be blinding you."

Lu Linglong's cheeks flushed red, and she instantly bristled, reaching out to pinch Bai Shixue's waist: "Xiao Bai! Are you looking for death?! Don't joke around like that, or I'll tear your mouth apart!"

Bai Shixue nimbly dodged, giggling as she ran away.

After the two had walked away, Lu Linglong turned to Lin Mo, cleared her throat, and said with a slightly unnatural expression, "Um... Lin Mo, don't misunderstand. Xiao Bai just doesn't know how to keep her mouth shut and likes to make jokes. Don't take it to heart."

Lin Mo opened the car door, his expression even more serious than a judge's.

"Don't worry, Ms. Lu. You are the employer, and I am the bodyguard. During work hours, I am only responsible for safety, and I will not have any unauthorized thoughts or overstep my boundaries."

Looking at his expressionless face, Lu Linglong first breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt a little uneasy.

That's such a straightforward answer!

She was, after all, a well-known beauty in the supernatural community, with both a great figure and a good family background.

Does this guy really need to distance himself from the issue so much?

It's like he wouldn't even accept money from me.

After holding it in for a while, Lu Linglong angrily blurted out, "Drive!"

"Okay, boss."

The car drove smoothly into the night. The journey was quiet and peaceful; there were no bandits from the Quanxing sect, nor any enemies chasing after us.

Lin Mo breathed a sigh of relief. That's more like it. It's not like when someone doesn't have a bodyguard, everything is fine, but as soon as he becomes a bodyguard, all sorts of enemies and troubles come his way.

They made themselves look like some kind of jinx.

It's normal for everything to be peaceful and well.

As they approached the manor, Lu Linglong, watching Lin Mo intently driving, suddenly asked, "Lin Mo, don't you really think it's a bit much that my dad hired bodyguards for me?"

Lin Mo thought for a moment and gave a very practical answer.

"From the employee's perspective, it's not an exaggeration at all."

Lu Linglong was taken aback.

Lin Mo continued, "If Mr. Lu hadn't hired bodyguards, I might still be worrying about rent right now."

Lu Linglong: "..."

She shouldn't have asked.

Back at the Lu family manor villa, the two entered the living room.

Lin Mo glanced at the time, his mind racing as he began to calculate.

"Miss Lu, tonight's schedule is from 7:40 to 10:20, which is two hours and forty minutes. Adding the time spent shopping with your heavy load, it's a little over five hours, but I'll calculate it as six hours for you."

Lu Linglong's temples throbbed as she listened to him calculate even the smallest fraction.

She was too lazy to listen anymore and simply took out her phone to operate it.

next second.

"Ding! Alipay account received 24,000 yuan!"

Lin Mo froze instantly as he listened to the clear female voice and looked at the long string of numbers jumping in his account balance, his fatigue vanishing completely.

Lu Linglong snorted and put her phone away.

"1800 is for tonight. The rest is for overtime pay this month."

She glared at Lin Mo: "Stop nagging me every hour of the day! It's so annoying!"

Lin Mo's smile was as bright as if he had won the lottery.

He bowed directly.

"Thank you, boss! Get some rest, boss. I'll be on duty at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Lu Linglong ignored him and turned to go upstairs.

"Good night."

Lin Mo returned to the bodyguard's private room, took a comfortable hot shower, and lay down on the soft bed.

He took out his phone and sent a message directly to the landlady in the urban village:

"Sister Wang, I'm not going back tomorrow. You can keep the deposit as rent for the next few days, and I don't need the rest of the broken pots and pans."

After sending the message, Lin Mo felt completely relaxed.

With places that offer free meals and accommodation and huge overtime pay, who would want to go back to that rented room where you can barely turn around?

He casually called out to the system in his mind: "System, I'm working overtime tonight, carrying bags while shopping. Is there any extra reward for that?"

The system's cold, mechanical voice immediately rang out:

[Ding! Host behavior detected as paid overtime. This system only records regular daily clock-in and clock-out; paid overtime does not offer additional rewards.]

Lin Mo pursed his lips, not disappointed.

Anyway, the money is in place, so it doesn't matter whether the system gives it to us or not.

He tossed his phone onto his pillow and fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning.

Lin Mo had just finished washing up and came downstairs when he saw Lu Linglong, dressed in casual home clothes with her pink pigtails casually tied, also coming down.

"Good morning, Lin Mo," Lu Linglong greeted him. "Let's go to the restaurant for breakfast."

Lin Mo waved his hand: "Boss, you go eat. I'll just go buy a steamed bun from outside."

Lu Linglong paused and turned to look at him.

"First, don't call me 'boss' so early in the morning, it sounds awkward. Call me Miss Lu."

"Secondly, meals and accommodation are provided, understand? No salary deductions!"

Lin Mo nodded immediately.

"Understood."

He decisively headed towards the restaurant.

"Since Miss Lu is treating, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Soy milk, fried dough sticks, and steamed buns were laid out on the table.

Lin Mo had a good appetite and ate two baskets of steamed buns in one go, plus a fried dough stick.

After we had eaten and drunk our fill, the clock on the wall pointed exactly to nine o'clock.

[Ding! Detected time: 9:00 AM.]

[Host has successfully clocked in for work. Currently at work. Please adhere to professional regulations and remain within 100 meters of your employer during work hours.]

Hearing the notification tone, Lin Mo grabbed a tissue to wipe his mouth, instantly switching into bodyguard mode, and asked, "Ms. Lu, what are your plans for today? Do you need me to plan the route in advance?"

Lu Linglong took a sip of soy milk, her eyes lighting up: "I'm not going out today. My great-grandfather and cousin will be home soon, and I'll stay home with them."

Lin Mo's fingers paused slightly.

Grandfather?

One of the Ten Elders, Lu Jin, whose life was flawless.

cousin?

Lu Lin, the successor of the Three Ones Sect's Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique.

Shouldn't it be my cousin?

I think that's what it's called in the comics too, oh well, whatever.

The Lu family is really lively today.

Lu Linglong, somewhat worried, cautioned, "When my great-grandfather sees you later, he'll definitely ask you about the situation. You'd better not talk about salary contracts right away, like you do with my dad."

Lin Mo nodded seriously.

"Understood. I will be polite when dealing with elders."

Lu Linglong breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Mo added, "But if it involves work-related matters, the contract shall prevail."

Lu Linglong: "..."

She knew it.

At 10 a.m., the sound of a car engine came from outside the villa, followed by the sound of a car door opening and closing.

"Grandpa's back!" Lu Linglong dropped her water glass and ran straight for the door. Lin Mo slowly stood up and followed behind.

The door was pushed open.

An old man and a young boy walked in from outside.

The old man walking in front was tall, with neatly combed white hair, and wearing a sharp black suit.

His back was ramrod straight, exuding an imposing aura without anger, and his presence was extremely powerful.

It was Lu Jin.

The black-haired youth, half a step behind, was dressed in dark casual clothes. He had handsome features and exuded an aloof and unapproachable aura.

It was Lu Lin.

"Grandpa! Cousin!"

Lu Linglong rushed over and grabbed Lu Jin's arm.

Lu Jin, who had been keeping a straight face, immediately broke into a smile when she saw her great-granddaughter.

"Oh my, little Linglong, have you been practicing your martial arts diligently lately?"

Lu Lin also showed a gentle smile and reached out to rub Lu Linglong's hair.

The three chatted intimately for a few minutes before Lu Jin finally looked up.

His gaze passed over Lu Linglong and landed directly on Lin Mo behind her.

Lin Mo stood ramrod straight, a standard professional smile on his face. His century-old internal energy remained as steady as a rock, not revealing the slightest trace of his presence, neither humble nor arrogant.

Lu Jin stared at him for a full five seconds, her gaze slowly sharpening.

A moment later, he suddenly laughed.

"You're Lin Mo?"

Lu Linglong's heart skipped a beat.

Lu Jin continued, "I heard that yesterday... you subdued Linglong in one move?"

Lu Linglong blushed instantly.

"Grandpa! Why are you bringing this up as soon as you get back!"

Lu Jin ignored her, her gaze still fixed on Lin Mo, her smile not very strong.

"Young man, you've got something in your hands."

……