Seeing the look in Wang Liang's eyes, Assistant Jin immediately understood.
Without any unnecessary actions, Assistant Jin directly took out the satellite phone.
Moments later, the satellite phone connected, and Xie Fan's voice came through: "What is it? Did you find Wenfang?"
Assistant Jin hesitated, then replied in a slightly sad tone, "I'm sorry, boss, Miss... something has happened to her!"
"All the passengers on the cruise ship perished, only Miss's bodyguard survived."
"But he doesn't believe me, he suspects I'm Songchai's accomplice. So I can only call you to gain his trust."
On the other end of the line, Xie Fan's voice instantly rose an octave: "What? Wenfang... is dead?"
"Did Songchai do it?"
"Where is the surviving bodyguard? Hand him the phone, I want to ask him what happened!"
Assistant Jin quickly handed the phone to Wang Liang.
When Wang Liang heard Xie Fan's voice, he immediately began to cry and choke.
After a barrage of scolding from Xie Fan, he repeated to Xie Fan what he had just told Assistant Jin.
Xie Fan on the other end of the line fell silent after hearing this.
After a long while, Xie Fan said, "Good. You did well. You fulfilled your duty as a bodyguard. Then continue to fulfill your duty, protect Luosongzi and that treasure, and return to Siam!"
With that, Xie Fan hung up the phone.
A faint sigh flashed in Wang Liang's eyes.
It was clear that Xie Fan did not fully believe Wang Liang's words. Deceiving an old fox like Xie Fan was much more difficult than he imagined.
Xie Fan's last words were clearly intended to lure Wang Liang back to Siam, so that Xie Fan could conduct a thorough investigation!
If it were someone else, they might have felt guilty and fled.
But Wang Liang made no move, pretending to be overwhelmed with gratitude, and returned the satellite phone to Assistant Jin.
"Then, on the way back to Siam, I'll trouble Assistant Jin..."
Assistant Jin took the phone and nodded, "It's my duty, don't be polite."
"On the contrary, Brother Wang, if you pass the boss's inspection, you'll be promoted."
"Don't forget our friendship then!"
Assistant Jin indirectly reminded Wang Liang. It wasn't because Assistant Jin was kind, but because Assistant Jin believed that Wang Liang was likely to achieve great success, and it was a good opportunity to build goodwill.
"Alas, Miss is dead. As her bodyguard, I should be thankful I'm not held responsible, how could I have a chance for promotion?" Wang Liang deliberately sighed and waved his hand, appearing unwilling to discuss the matter further.
Meanwhile, the rescue ship had secured the towing device. As the rescue ship set sail, the cruise ship, like a leashed pet dog, followed behind the rescue ship towards Siam.
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Xie Family Residence, Siam.
Xie Fan's two sons also learned of Xie Wenfang's death.
Although their expressions were sorrowful, a hint of schadenfreude flickered in their eyes.
Xie Wenfang did not have the same mother as them, and they did not have much affection for her.
They never wanted Xie Wenfang to find Luosongzi and claim the credit.
Now, Xie Wenfang was dead!
It meant one less competitor for the family inheritance!
They had been remarkably restrained not to open champagne directly!
However, there was still one matter that needed urgent attention.
That was, although Xie Wenfang was dead, Luosongzi was fine and was on his way back to Siam!
Whichever of the two brothers could get to Luosongzi first would not only gain credit, but also earn a good impression with the First Madam!
Therefore, the two brothers, each with their own agenda, found an excuse and headed towards the port via different routes.
In the early hours of the morning.
Assistant Jin and his party finally arrived at the port.
Upon arrival, they saw Xie Family's eldest and second sons emerge simultaneously.
The two rushed forward, vying to help Wang Liang from Assistant Jin's hands.
They put on a show of caring for their subordinates.
"Be careful, don't fall."
"You've worked hard. Don't worry, our Xie family will never mistreat any diligent employee!"
The second son of the Xie family spoke with concern, but his underlying intention was clear: to take Wang Liang away privately and seize Luosongzi and the treasure!
However, what the second son of the Xie family did not expect was that Wang Liang remained unmoved.
He looked ahead with a determined expression and replied, "Thank you for your concern, young masters. But let's not waste any more time. The sooner we see the master and hand over the items, the sooner I can officially complete my duty."
Hearing Wang Liang's words, the two sons of the Xie family couldn't help but curse inwardly.
The eldest son's expression was particularly displeased, and he almost slapped Wang Liang to let him know who was in charge in this household.
However, before the eldest son could make a move, a voice rang out from the dock.
"Very good. Wang Liang, I'll remember your name."
It was Xie Fan!
Xie Fan had also arrived at the dock early and had been observing his two sons' actions from the shadows!
Only when he saw Wang Liang's unwavering dedication and refusal to hand over the items to either son did he calmly appear.
"Dad!"
Seeing Xie Fan, both sons were startled and lowered their heads with guilty consciences.
Xie Fan ignored his sons and walked directly towards Wang Liang.
He first patted Wang Liang on the shoulder, then took the box containing Luosongzi and the dragon blood from Wang Liang.
When Xie Fan opened the box and saw the dragon blood inside, his eyes lit up instantly: "This is... dragon blood?"
Xie Fan also recognized the dragon blood!
He knew the value of this item!
Wang Liang nodded, "Yes, this is a surprise Miss intended for you. I didn't expect... it was precisely because of this that Songchai's greed was aroused, leading him to murder Miss!"
"I failed to protect Miss. Please punish me, master!"
Wang Liang said, kneeling on one knee, head bowed, awaiting punishment.
Xie Fan, however, remained silent, neither forgiving nor punishing Wang Liang.
He seemed to be waiting for something.
A full quarter of an hour passed before a figure completely shrouded in black robes floated over.
He whispered a few words into Xie Fan's ear.
Xie Fan's expression changed dramatically: "Lahukal Evil God? Songchai is truly mad to have summoned the Lahukal Evil God! No wonder he didn't survive in the end. By summoning such a thing, Songchai would inevitably become food for the Lahukal Evil God! He brought it upon himself!"
"However, logically, the Lahukal Evil God wouldn't spare any life. How did he survive?"
Xie Fan pointed at Wang Liang.
The figure in the black robe then replied, "Perhaps, in the Lahukal Evil God's perception, the aura of the dragon blood was too strong, masking his presence. Otherwise, he wouldn't have escaped death."
Hearing this explanation, the last trace of doubt in Xie Fan's eyes finally vanished.
It was replaced by deep admiration.
"Good, good. The Xie family has not wasted their efforts in training you these years!"
"Although you failed to protect the Miss, it's not entirely your fault. After all, you were no match for a Xuanmen master like Songchai."
"Your integrity in not succumbing to greed and taking Luosongzi and the dragon blood when your life was at stake, but instead returning them to the Xie family, is a testament to your character!"
"I declare that from today onwards, you are the head of the Xie family's security department! Not only will you be responsible for the security plans of the Xie family's major enterprises, but you will also be responsible for my personal affairs and daily life!"
With a swoosh!
Everyone present changed their expressions.
They had guessed that Wang Liang would be promoted, but they hadn't expected him to be promoted to such a level!
He had instantly become Xie Fan's confidant!
Wang Liang, upon hearing this, was also shocked.
Even he hadn't expected Xie Fan to entrust him with such important responsibilities.
However, he soon understood: the most important quality in the profession of a bodyguard is loyalty, especially the kind of loyalty that is willing to sacrifice oneself to protect the employer. And he had achieved this. What reason did Xie Fan have not to trust him?
Wang Liang bowed his head in gratitude to Xie Fan, "Thank you, master! Wang Liang will surely fulfill his duties diligently and protect the Xie family as if it were his own!"
"Hahahaha..." Xie Fan laughed with satisfaction.
Wang Liang, this seed, had officially taken root!
And had fertile soil for vigorous growth!
At this moment, everyone, whether they were members of the Xie family or others, seemed to have forgotten the cold corpse of Xie Wenfang on the cruise ship.
It lay on the deck as if it were a stranger, uncared for by anyone.