Chapter 21 (1/2)

Translator: Larbre Studio  Editor: Larbre Studio

On the broad highway, two cars were engaged in a high-speed chase, both flying by at a dizzying fast speed.

Dong! Dong Dong Dong Dong!

As the Santana passed the speed of 100 kilometres an hour, it started letting out an alarming rumbling sound. Not only that but white fumes began to smoke from beneath the car hood.

As Ling Chen saw the situation was taking a downturn for him, he could not help but curse viciously.

This decrepit old car was already being pushed to its limits. If he continued the chase, the vehicle might just fall apart immediately. Thinking of the possibility of both the car and the driver inside perishing, Ling Chen unwillingly dropped the car speed and watched as the Buick vanishing into the horizon.

When he arrived back at the company, it was already past eight o’clock.

In the gym, Zhong Wei immediately walked over to him, his face was stormy and he seemed like he was about to erupt at any time. “What were you thinking just now?”

“Captain Zhong, I went to apprehend the suspect.”

“Apprehend the suspect? Then where is he now?”

“I lost him. Captain Zhong, can I switch to a better car. My car is simply too decrepit, hence I…”

“Enough!”

Zhong Wei violently cut him off and coldly asked, “I asked you to re-join the squad. Why did you disobey my orders? I said that there were no problems with the car, why didn’t you listen to me? Could it be that my words are bullshit to you?!”

“Zhong Wei, I was just assuming my responsibilities. Moreover, I felt a strong sense of danger from the driver. He was following the Chairwoman secretly, and I suspect that he was harbouring malicious intentions. I think you should ask everyone to be more alert.”

“I don’t believe in intuition, only professionalism. Liang Zhaohui is specially trained as a scout. If there is any danger, he will naturally be the first to find out. I don’t need an amateur giving me suggestions. The chairwoman is a renowned figure in Donghai City, some paparazzi following her around is a common occurrence, similar incidents have happened before. Ling Chen, don’t think that just because you are someone that Liu Kun invited over you have the qualifications to lecture me. If you commit the same mistakes in the future and disobey my orders again, then you can just get lost from my squad. My squad has no room for insubordination. Do you understand me?”

Ling Chen rubbed his nose wryly.

“Captain Zhong, I respect military men, I really do. But people like you… Forget it, since you don’t believe me, I can’t help it. When something happens in the future, then don’t blame me for not warning you.”

Ignoring Zhong Wei’s murderous look that threatened to eat him whole, Ling Chen casually walked out of the gym.

Ling Chen could understand where Zhong Wei was coming from. Military men tended to be more old-fashioned and only knew how to follow orders. Furthermore, for people who came from a military background like Zhong Wei, there was a certain inherent arrogance in them, they had no tolerance towards people who disobeyed them. It was a pity that Ling Chen’s innate character was destined to never meet up to Zhong Wei’s expectations.

After familiarising himself with the work, the following week was rather laid-back for Ling Chen.

The other squad members of Squad 1 still shunned him, but he was indifferent towards them. On the other hand, he became rather friendly with Wei Jun from Squad 2. Whenever he was free, he’d go running over to Wei Jun’s office. After the daily visits, the relationship between them naturally became increasingly close.

Working as a bodyguard in Hongyu Multinational entitled them to one day leave every week, and today it was Ling Chen’s turn to rest.

Ling Chen had to wake up at an ungodly hour daily and could not wait to sleep in on that day. Alas, someone just would not let him have his way.

Looking at Jiang Hao, who was standing at his doorstep, Ling Chen could hardly resist the urge to kick him. The devil, this man is the devil. He’s always the one disturbing my sleep.

“Bro Chen.”

“What is it this time? I’m not free today, don’t come looking for me for everything.”

“Bro Chen, I’m not the one asking you for a favour this time, but rather it’s someone else.”

“Who?”

“It’s someone you know, Zhao Zhengxiong?”