811 A Million Times for You 173 (2/2)
Jin Qingyan continued driving again. Along the journey, An Xiaoning said, ”Give me detailed information about the treasure map as soon as possible.”
”Do you plan to go on the quest for it alone?”
”No, I'm bringing four bodyguards with me.”
”I don't think you should bring so many people along. You'll definitely attract unwanted attention by bringing four men with you, especially since you're a woman,” Jin Qingyan cautioned.
”You're right. How about two?”
”Who are they going to pose as?”
”My husband and my brother.”
Jin Qingyan was momentarily speechless. ”Apart from your husband, are there any other roles he can pose as?” Jin Qingyan asked.
Having sensed his jealousy, An Xiaoning asked while smiling, ”Are you getting jealous just because I'm getting my bodyguard to pose as my husband?”
”Do I seem like such a petty person?”
”Are you not?”
After a moment of silence, he answered, ”Don't tell me you're thinking of bringing the bodyguards you bought?”
”Of course.”
Jin Qingyan objected, ”They won't make the cut. I'll send two other ones to you.”
”What kind of bodyguards are you looking at?”
”I'll let you have Shixin and Xiao Bai.”
An Xiaoning was surprised to hear that he was willing to give Fan Shixin to her. She knew just how important Fan Shixin was to Jin Qingyan.
Fan Shixin was his able assistant and his right-hand man.
Yet, he was willing to share him with her.
That would make things much more inconvenient for him.
”Chief Fan has been following you around for so many years. Who's going to help you if you let him follow me?”
”I've got plenty of manpower in my hands. I really want to go with you, but I can't leave the company to fend for itself. I'll feel much more at ease with Shixin following you around. Besides, I won't feel jealous at all if he's the one posing as your husband. I wouldn't have to worry either.”
”Oh, at the end of the day, that's your main reason for letting me have Chief Fan,” said An Xiaoning, seemingly implying something.
”You probably haven't seen how skilled Shixin is in martial arts. Don't underestimate him just because he seems to be nothing more than a butler. I'm transferring Shixin to you mainly because he's the one I can trust the most. I understand him very well. He has a very strong ability to react to unexpected situations quickly. Additionally, he's just as proficient as I am in combat defense. Your people are nowhere comparable to him. Besides, he's smart, quick-witted, and well versed in foreign languages. As for Xiao Bai, just take him as your assistant. This arrangement should make things much easier when you're searching for the treasure map.”
They turned and entered Sanqiao Estate.
After alighting from the car, An Xiaoning held his hand and looked him in the eye while saying, ”We'll go according to your plans. Get Chief Fan to prepare the information. I'll then get ready to set off.”
”Alright.”
——
During the night, An Xiaoning tried to impart her skills to Shi Qingzhou. However, the latter could not seem to acquire them regardless of how much she adhered to An Xiaoning's instructions.
Shi Qingzhou finally gave up after trying several times. ”Seems like I'm not suited to learn this. Let's just not force it,” she said.
An Xiaoning tried to teach her a few more times but to no avail.
”Mother, both Grandma and I could do it, so why can't you? You're naturally gifted and extraordinary too. It doesn't make sense at all.”