Chapter 5: How Did You Get In Here

“Yes, that’s the Jiang Family Martial Arts School. In Shangjiang City, the Jiang School is quite a reputable force. The people from these schools train together during the day, and at night, they watch over bars and clubs, collecting protection fees. So this Jiang Yong, because of his father’s connections, is somewhat well-known. I originally just wanted to hook a rich guy for some easy money, but I didn’t expect things to turn out like this,” Tian Li explained.

“That’s far too dangerous for a young woman like you. Don’t do it again.”

“Alright!” Tian Li agreed without hesitation, her gaze sweeping over the man before her, the more she looked, the more he seemed…

A sharp smack landed on her backside, making Tian Li tremble.

The spot where his hand had landed showed no mark, yet her face blushed ever deeper.

Tian Li meant to glare fiercely at Hua Tianyu, but with her flushed cheeks, her gaze only appeared more alluring…

“I’m not your sugar daddy, so stop looking at me like I am,” Hua Tianyu glanced at her, though inwardly he was delighted.

The feel is just right, the elasticity is perfect—I’m afraid I might get addicted…

“By the way, you’re Lin Lin’s friend?” Hua Tianyu continued.

“Mm.” Tian Li nodded.

“So… is she safe now? Can you take me to her?”

“She’s perfectly safe, of course I can find her. But can you tell me why you’re looking for her?”

“If I said I’m a friend of her father’s, would you believe me?”

“I would!” Tian Li stared at Hua Tianyu’s chiseled face, somewhat entranced. “I’ll take you to her tonight.”

…

Swan Tower, 66th floor, President’s Office.

Wei Xueying was deeply engrossed in reviewing a contract, pausing now and then to jot down notes, but her furrowed brow never relaxed—a trace of worry lingered.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk… even with a frown, you look beautiful.”

“Oh!” Wei Xueying was startled, instinctively reaching for the phone to call security.

When she looked again, she saw Hua Tianyu standing quietly in front of her desk, hands in his pockets, smiling as he watched her.

“How did you get in here?”

The president’s floor could only be accessed by a private elevator or through the security at the 66th floor entrance, and she had a personal assistant stationed at her door.

No one could enter her office without her consent.

Yet here was Hua Tianyu, standing before her silently—who knew how long he’d been there.

“How did I get in? I walked in, of course.” Hua Tianyu replied matter-of-factly. “I can’t fly. Those who can fly have wings—those with wings are birdmen.”

“…,” Wei Xueying took a deep breath to calm herself.

“I’m asking how the assistant outside let you in directly. Shouldn’t she have informed me first?” She pressed the issue.

“Oh, that’s what you meant. Simple, really—I’m too handsome. Your assistant was so captivated by me, she forgot to let you know. Alas, being so handsome comes with all sorts of troubles.”

“… Can you be any more shameless?” Wei Xueying took two deep breaths and continued, “What about the security?”

“I’m too handsome. Your security guard was equally captivated, forgot to inform you. See? The burdens of being handsome never end.”

Wei Xueying was at a loss for words.

The phone rang. Hua Tianyu answered it without hesitation.

“Hua Tianyu, do you know what time it is? It’s your first day at work and you’re late?” The voice belonged to Liang Hui, the HR manager.

“Late? Not at all—I’m in the president’s office, talking about life and dreams with President Wei.”

“…,” silence lingered for two seconds.

“I’m coming up—I have something to report to President Wei.” Liang Hui didn’t say more and hung up.

“Xueying, go ahead and keep working. Don’t mind me.” When he was standing at her desk earlier, she was hunched over writing, so the view from her collar was perfect.

This Swan Group president had the face of an angel and the body of a temptress—mountains and valleys, all in plain sight.

Now that she was sitting upright, nothing could be seen.

“Who told you to call me Xueying? Call me President or Ms. Wei.” Yesterday in the elevator, he’d overheard her name, and now he acted overly familiar. Aside from her father and closest friends, no one else called her that.

“Alright, Xueying.”

Wei Xueying suddenly felt a headache coming on…

If Hua Tianyu hadn’t saved her in the elevator yesterday, she would have fired him by now—immediately, not a minute more.

…

Ten minutes later.

“President Wei, here’s his resume as you requested,” Liang Hui glanced at Hua Tianyu, who stood smiling nearby, and handed over a file.

“Hmm…” Taking the file, she read it carefully.

“You served in the military and just retired?” Seeing this detail, Wei Xueying understood why he’d been able to save her yesterday. Soldiers of the Republic were all heroes.

“What did you do in the army?” Wei Xueying asked curiously.

“I was responsible for being ‘handsome.’”

“How exactly does one be responsible for ‘handsome’?” Liang Hui, unfamiliar with Hua Tianyu’s antics, followed up.

Hua Tianyu pondered for two seconds. “Faced with the enemy, I’m so handsome their men feel inferior and surrender. The women rush into my arms—world peace ensues.”

…

Never had they seen someone so thick-skinned. Even Liang Hui was getting a headache.

Wei Xueying waved her hand, not wanting to continue on this topic. “I don’t care what you did in the army. The fact is you served, so you’ll accompany me in a negotiation with the Shangjiang Business Alliance. There’s someone I don’t particularly like.”

To Wei Xueying, Qiu Jinghao was more than someone she didn’t like—she utterly despised him.

Swan Group was facing a crisis, and Wei Xueying hoped to get through it by joining the Shangjiang Business Alliance. Yet Qiu Jinghao, only son of the president of Qiu Group within the alliance, had sent word: if she wanted to join and receive assistance, she, the city’s number one beauty, would have to spend a night with him.

So she didn’t want to attend today’s negotiation, but the funding gap was nearly two billion! On second thought, the negotiation would be in public—surely Qiu Jinghao wouldn’t dare do anything outrageous.

And now, with Hua Tianyu at her side, she decided to go after all. If the negotiation succeeded, Swan Group might come back to life.

Hua Tianyu had figured it out by now: this so-called special security hire for the president was really just Wei Xueying’s personal bodyguard.

Being the private bodyguard of a beautiful president? That’s a job worth having!

Note: To support the Clean Net campaign, some gangs have been changed to martial arts schools in the story. You all know what that means.