Chapter 273 - 271: Temporary Bodyguard
In the president’s office, four people were seated. One was Hu Meilin, the general manager of the Human Resources Department responsible for the signing, and the other three were Lin Batian, Mr. Hu, and Chen Tianlong.
Hu Meilin looked a bit nervous in this setting. She rarely had the chance to speak face-to-face with President Chen. Being called here today for an important task made her breath slightly rushed.
Seeing the young man opposite, she roughly understood.
"Is this the mysterious shareholder you mentioned at the last shareholders’ meeting?" Hu Meilin asked timidly.
"Yes, is there a problem? This young man has a very strong background and shouldn’t be underestimated, Manager Hu. Just follow the procedure and don’t ask too many questions."
Lin Batian understood what Hu Meilin meant. She thought Chen Tianlong looked young and not like a wealthy person; how could he possibly have so much money to invest? Fifty billion isn’t a small number.
"No, understood, Chairman."
Being spoken to by Lin Batian in this way, Hu Meilin was shocked and almost angered the chairman, which could cost her job.
"Yes, all the contract procedures are handed over to you. Here is Chen Tianlong’s ID. Remember to be quick and absolutely confidential when handling matters. This young shareholder does not want others to know his true identity. You know what to do, right?"
Lin Batian spoke lightly, but in Hu Meilin’s ears, it carried a hint of threat.
"Understood, I will keep it absolutely confidential." Hu Meilin quickly promised, understanding the president’s intent.
"Well, you’ve been added to the list for a raise next quarter. If there’s nothing else, you can leave for now."
Lin Batian was a businessman. To have someone work wholeheartedly for him, there had to be benefits, and for the company’s employees, a raise was undoubtedly the most tempting.
"Alright, then I’ll go now, bye-bye." Hu Meilin didn’t delay for a second and swiftly left the office, smiling inwardly.
After Hu Meilin left, Lin Batian began to speak: "Chen Tianlong, this time I have a request for you. This Wednesday evening, I will attend Huang Ziyan’s fan club meeting at South Sea No.1 Middle School. At that time, I need you to sit beside me as my temporary bodyguard. Is that okay?"
"What? South Sea No.1 High School? Isn’t that our school?"
Chen Tianlong was surprised, then slightly misunderstood. How could someone like Lin Batian, a big president, also chase after a pretty celebrity? However, Huang Ziyan seemed to be only eighteen years old. Could it be that Mr. Lin wanted to be the old cow eating young grass?
Seeing Chen Tianlong’s slightly mischievous expression, Lin Batian immediately said, "Don’t forget, I’m the second-largest shareholder of South Sea No.1 Middle School. How can I not show face when a big star comes?"
"Oh, I see."
Chen Tianlong suddenly understood but then thought of a question: "But if I attend as your bodyguard, won’t my classmates recognize me?"
"Don’t worry, I have arrangements. No one will think you are my bodyguard." At this point, it was Lin Batian’s turn to smile mischievously, making Chen Tianlong feel uneasy.
"Alright, anything else?" Chen Tianlong knew Lin Batian’s style; if he didn’t mention it himself, it was pointless to ask.
Lin Batian shook his head, indicating nothing else, but Mr. Hu, who had been silent, started speaking.
"Chen Tianlong, last time I used your ID to get a driver’s license for you," Mr. Hu said calmly and then stood up, saying, "Alright, President Chen, I’ll take Chen Tianlong downstairs."
"Okay, go ahead, goodbye Chen Tianlong!" Lin Batian smiled slightly and said to Chen Tianlong.
"Goodbye, Mr. Lin!" Chen Tianlong said as he saw Lin Batian, speaking softly.
Ten minutes later, after receiving his driver’s license, Chen Tianlong quickly left the Lin Group to avoid suspicion.
Chen Tianlong never had a driver’s license because of his reputation as a member of a mercenary group. Using an old one would undoubtedly reveal his identity, so he secretly asked Mr. Hu to get him one.
South Sea No.1 Middle School is the top-ranked key high school in the city, so there are also many cars in the parking lot, as wealthy students are plentiful.
After finally finding a decent spot, Chen Tianlong parked the car and just got out when he ran into a middle-aged man, who was the principal, Situ Feng.
"Hey? Isn’t this student Chen Tianlong? When did you get a car? It looks pretty good."
Situ Feng deliberately asked, knowing that Chen Tianlong was important to the Lin Family, as Mr. Hu had spoken to him before. Thus, although unsure of his relationship with the Lin Family, he still showed respect to Chen Tianlong.
"Haha, principal, you’re making a joke. This was bought by someone else for work purposes, just temporarily. I don’t know when it might be taken back."
Chen Tianlong didn’t speak directly, but he was right; once his ties with the Lin Family were severed, the car would likely be reclaimed.
"Haha, I see, no worries. Work hard, but make sure not to let your studies slip, okay?" Situ Feng patted Chen Tianlong lightly on the shoulder and said with a smile.
In truth, Situ Feng always gave him a very kind and approachable impression, but sometimes, Chen Tianlong felt he seemed indifferent. He remembered when he first came to school, and when Mr. Hu helped him with the admission, he inadvertently noticed a sinister smile flash across the principal’s brow.
Victoria Grand Hotel is situated a hundred meters across from Linda Plaza, where the business is very prosperous, offering not only food but also various entertainment, with the most renowned being the accommodation conditions.
In a large hotel room, five people were seated. Three were familiar faces, and the other two were relatively unfamiliar.
Xu Wei, Zhou Qianghan, and Hao Shuai attended this secret meeting, while the two people sitting in front of them were special envoys of the Earth Dragon Organization from Yunfu City, brothers Pan Jie and Pan Shi.
The two were handsome with delicate features, indeed a pair of young studs.
These two were not from an ordinary background; they were the Sixth-in-Command and Seventh-in-Command of the Earth Dragon Organization. Although their personal strength wasn’t much, their authority was solid.
Not for anything else, simply because of their strong leadership abilities, cunning minds, and being both brave and wise.
Despite not being that strong, among the three present, only Hao Shuai could match them, but compared to other leaders in the gang, the two were relatively inexperienced.
"Do the leaders have any instructions?"
Hao Shuai got straight to the point. As the leader responsible for connecting with the Earth Dragon Organization in South Sea City, he needed to take the lead in acquiring intelligence.
"Hao Shuai, right? I heard you’ve done a good job and are worth praising. However, this mission is exceptionally important, involving our Earth Dragon Organization’s relations with the Chu Family in Capital City. You must be cautious and complete the mission. If we fail, none of us will have good outcomes."