"I've practiced martial arts with some old masters, and I also went to Shaolin Temple. However, for various reasons, I didn't become a monk. Then I was sent to a welfare institution until I reached adulthood."
Li Chonglou fabricated a story, trying to establish himself as an unsophisticated, peace-loving, and solitary master of reclusion.
It was said that women were emotional creatures. After hearing Li Chonglou's words, the attitudes and expressions of the two women immediately underwent a 180-degree turn.
Zhang Yu even stated directly, "I didn't expect you to be an orphan. I've agreed to Ya Lili's request for you; you're the best choice!"
Although it was about the bodyguard position, Zhang Yu's tone at this moment was as if she were talking about something else entirely. Ya Lili immediately blushed, her voice delicate, "Xiao Yu, what are you saying?"
Zhang Yu looked confused, "What's wrong? Isn't this your original choice? Have you changed your mind now?"
"No, I mean what you're saying..."
Li Chonglou couldn't bear to watch any longer and interrupted, "Does this mean I can continue with this job?"
The two women nodded immediately, and Li Chonglou felt a wave of relief.
Afterward, the two of them chatted with Li Chonglou in a scattered manner, trying to test the truthfulness of his words or understand his background better. However, Li Chonglou deflected all their inquiries.
By the end of the meal, Li Chonglou had not only secured the job with Ya Lili but also left a good impression on Zhang Yu. The progress was quite smooth.
However, as the three of them walked out the door, laughing and talking, they were suddenly blocked.
"Feng Zheng? What are you doing here?"
This person was the one who had stopped his car in the underground parking lot, Feng Zheng, one of the "Four Young Masters of the Commercial World" as referred to by the Fourth Uncle.
This was the first time Li Chonglou had a good look at the man who had caused him to lose his security guard job.
Around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a fair and clean face, he looked quite handsome at first glance. His clothing was all designer wear, exuding the aura of a rich second-generation heir.
However, his expression was rather unpleasant at the moment.
"Lili, did you hire him as your driver because I got him fired? Fine, I'll let him go back to work right now, and you can't contact him anymore. How about that?"
Ya Lili frowned, "Feng Zheng, who I hire as my driver is none of your business. Besides, he's not related to you in any way. On what basis do you think people will do whatever you ask them to?"
Feng Zheng said anxiously, "Lili, you know I don't mean it like that."
After speaking, Feng Zheng turned to face Li Chonglou, extended his hand, and said sincerely, "Friend, I apologize for what happened before. However, I didn't hold you accountable for injuring my hand, so I hope you can forgive me as well."
Zhang Yu slapped her forehead and quickly stepped forward to pull Feng Zheng aside. Then, she said to Li Chonglou and Ya Lili, "You two go ahead. I'll handle this."
Ya Lili didn't say another word and walked directly to her car, looking somewhat unhappy. Li Chonglou glanced at Feng Zheng curiously before quickly following.
After all, he was the driver now; he had to do his job.
"Xiao Yu, why are you stopping me! You can't let Lili go with this kid."
Feng Zheng looked anxious, but Zhang Yu held him firmly.
Zhang Yu said sternly, "Behave yourself. Those two will be fine."
...
In the car, Li Chonglou glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, "Where are we going next?"
Ya Lili calmed herself down before saying, "Let's go change you into some better clothes first. You'll accompany me to a party tonight."
Li Chonglou nodded and remained silent.
During dinner, Ya Lili had explained her background.
She was the illegitimate daughter of a certain group's boss, and her mother had passed away from illness when she was very young. Since then, she had lived a life where neither her grandfather nor her grandmother cared for her, with only her good friend, Zhang Yu, by her side.
Although relatively lonely, she had never lacked money in her life, and Ya Lili was quite content with her life.
However, things had changed a month ago: the group's boss had fallen ill and was bedridden. He had also publicly acknowledged Ya Lili's identity.
Li Chonglou understood this when he heard it.
When a wealthy man was on his deathbed and suddenly had an heir, his original heirs would naturally have some reservations.
Therefore, Zhang Yu had been helping to find suitable people for Ya Lili's protection, but their network connections hadn't extended to this area, and they hadn't been able to find a good candidate.
Until they met Li Chonglou.
The compensation offered by Ya Lili was also generous: one million US dollars, starting from now until her inheritance concluded or the wealthy man recovered.
What Li Chonglou valued was Zhang Yu and the persuasion of Ya Lili to accompany him to the auction, so he could only work as a temporary bodyguard for now.
In fact, Li Chonglou's job wasn't too strenuous. Ya Lili was absolutely safe when she was with Zhang Yu, but Zhang Yu couldn't be by her side twenty-four hours a day. Therefore, Li Chonglou's responsibility was to protect her when she was alone.
Such as at the party tonight.
When Li Chonglou drove Ya Lili to their destination, a luxurious villa, it was already evening.
Li Chonglou changed into a fine suit, and his demeanor immediately improved. Even Ya Lili couldn't help but praise him repeatedly.
Ya Lili was also dressed beautifully in a light blue dress, looking both elegant and noble. Li Chonglou marveled that she was a beauty nurtured by wealth.
As the two of them got out of the car, Ya Lili reminded him again, "Don't act rashly at the party!"
Li Chonglou responded helplessly, "I know, you've said it many times."
Ya Lili was also a sensible person. She had anticipated that she would be deliberately obstructed tonight. She had brought Li Chonglou along mainly to ensure her safety on the way back.
However, what she didn't expect was that they would encounter trouble right at the entrance.
"Third Miss, I'm sorry, this gentleman cannot enter."
Ya Lili asked in confusion, "I, as the Third Miss, cannot bring someone in?"
The person blocking them was a middle-aged man, dressed as a servant, but with little respect on his face.
Facing Ya Lili's questioning, he calmly said, "Third Miss, you only have one invitation card."
At this moment, several guests attending the party had also arrived. A group of five people walked past Li Chonglou and the two of them, but they only presented three invitation cards.
Ya Lili, with sharp eyes, also noticed this and questioned him again, "Then why can they bring people in?"
A flicker of impatience flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes. He said, "Third Miss, please don't misunderstand. Those are friends of the master. They do not require invitation cards."
Ya Lili's expression immediately changed.
After a long pause.
"Let's go. We don't need to attend this party anyway." Ya Lili said, then turned and left. Li Chonglou raised an eyebrow and followed Ya Lili.
"Third Sister, Father has finally recovered a bit, and invited everyone to celebrate. Why are you coming and going as you please?"