"Young master, when your Chu family was annihilated, I was not in Da Chang City either. I was at the headquarters of the Chinese Traditional Medicine Association in the capital for an exchange seminar. When I learned of the incident, I immediately rushed back to Da Chang City. But apart from you, everyone else in the Chu family was burned to death in the fire. The entire Chu family residence was reduced to ashes, leaving nothing behind. Later, the police conducted a series of investigations and announced that it was a fire in the residence, ruling out any suspicion of arson. I also secretly investigated using my own resources but found no suspicious clues."
Qi Sheng replied respectfully.
He was a disciple of Chu Lingtian's grandfather. In his youth, he was impoverished and almost died of illness on the streets. It was Chu Lingtian's grandfather, with his benevolent heart, who saved him, Qi Sheng, and taught him medical skills. Otherwise, Qi Sheng would have died long ago and would not have the prestige he enjoys today.
Therefore, Qi Sheng was grateful to the Chu family. Chu Lingtian's grandfather was his life-giver. Qi Sheng had always addressed Chu Lingtian as "young master." This was why, upon recognizing Chu Lingtian through the ancestral Chu family's acupoint needling technique, he became so emotional that he knelt down.
"It seems that the fire that annihilated our Chu family was indeed caused by an accident from our own family..."
Chu Lingtian paused, his words left unsaid.
His intuition told him that there was an untold truth behind that devastating fire. Especially before the fire, his mother had called him several times, mentioning the ancient medical book that had been passed down in their Chu family for thousands of years. She had also said that many mysterious figures had been visiting the Chu family frequently lately, and they all discussed the ancient medical book...
Could it be that this ancient medical book, passed down from ancient times, was the cause of the Chu family's annihilation?
But for so many years, he had investigated and inquired discreetly, yet he had found no suspicious clues. The facts before him forced him to believe that the family's tragic fire was accidentally caused by someone from within, not by an outsider's arson.
"Young master, the deceased are gone. Please don't be too sad."
Qi Sheng said, seeing Chu Lingtian's melancholic expression.
Chu Lingtian looked at Qi Sheng and said, "You may rise. Do not tell anyone about my return to Da Chang City."
"Yes!" Qi Sheng nodded, stood up, and asked, "Young master, where have you been all these years? I inquired everywhere for news of you, but I couldn't find anything."
"When the family suffered the fire, I had just arrived at the border region from military school and was participating in a bloody battle against a secret invasion by foreign enemies..." Chu Lingtian stopped himself before finishing. These matters were highly classified state secrets and could not be easily revealed to anyone. He changed the subject, saying, "I served in the army for several years, fighting bloody battles, risking my life repeatedly. I've returned to Da Chang City on a secret mission this time."
"Young master, with your abilities and your extraordinary medical skills, it would be effortless for you to become a man of great wealth and status. Why would you come to Baoxue Company to work as a security guard in the underground parking lot?" Qi Sheng asked curiously.
Chu Lingtian smiled indifferently. "Although I possess medical skills, my lifelong ambition was not to be a doctor but to become a resolute soldier who protects the country. As for money, I have no parents to support, nor a wife and children to provide for. A few thousand yuan a month is enough for me to live."
"Young master, if you need anything, please remember to tell me. My life belongs to your Chu family. So, whatever you need, as long as I have it and can do it, I will spare no effort." Qi Sheng said with unwavering loyalty.
"Thank you. If I need anything, I will call you. Also, do not leak any information about me to anyone, especially not to anyone else at Baoxue Company. Our interactions within the company should be like those between ordinary colleagues." Chu Lingtian cautioned.
"Yes!" Qi Sheng nodded.
"Alright, I'll head back to the security booth now."
Chu Lingtian finished speaking, took back the two golden needles from Qi Sheng, and turned to leave.
Qi Sheng watched Chu Lingtian's retreating back, and a trace of malice flashed in his eyes.
At this moment, Su Feifei and Liu Bingxue had finished signing the endorsement cooperation contract.
Liu Bingxue strongly urged Su Feifei to stay for lunch, but Su Feifei declined, citing important work arrangements.
Soon, Su Feifei's slightly plump female agent drove the car, carrying Su Feifei, to the security booth at the entrance.
Whizz!
The sports car stopped, and the rear door opened. Su Feifei got out and walked to the entrance of the security booth. She looked at Chu Lingtian, who was playing games on his phone inside, and asked coquettishly, "Did you feel good when you touched my leg just now?"
"Very good. Tender, smooth, delightful, and I couldn't let go." Chu Lingtian looked up at Su Feifei and said with a smile.
Su Feifei's proud little expression was very cute. She pouted her sexy, rosy lips and said, "Then you can't touch me for free. I helped you out earlier, and then you touched my leg just now. You owe me at least two meals."
"Hey, is this how you mooch meals? I didn't ask you to help me out, and touching your and President Liu's legs was just to quickly test the effectiveness of the new all-body skincare lubricant. It wasn't like I deliberately wanted to take advantage of you both." Chu Lingtian gave Su Feifei a sideways glance. However, he found this super beautiful star quite interesting, at least she didn't have an aloof and arrogant demeanor.
Many big stars in China today were very arrogant and haughty, acting condescendingly and domineeringly because they were popular. Su Feifei, a currently immensely popular actress, a recognized national goddess, had little pretense of self-importance, which was truly commendable. Perhaps this was one of the reasons for her explosive popularity.
"Then let me ask you, if I hadn't helped you out, wouldn't you have been in more trouble?" Su Feifei questioned.
"Yes." Chu Lingtian answered truthfully.
"And regardless of the reason, did you not play with my leg?" Su Feifei questioned again.
"...Yes!" Chu Lingtian was momentarily stunned but still answered truthfully.
A cunning smile appeared on Su Feifei's celestial face. She immediately said, "That's right! No matter the reason, it's always the outcome that matters. And now, the outcome is that I helped you out, and you played with my leg. Isn't it only right for you to treat me to two meals? It's already very merciful of me not to have reported you for indecent assault."
"Stop right there!" Chu Lingtian quickly stopped Su Feifei and said seriously, "I've already made it very clear. You offered to help me out yourself, and besides, touching your and President Liu's legs was to quickly test the effectiveness of the new all-body skincare lubricant. So, your attempt to extort two meals from me is completely baseless."
"Then did your method just now test the effectiveness of the new all-body skincare lubricant?" Su Feifei asked.
"No." Chu Lingtian did not want to reveal his strength, nor did he want to reveal his true identity. He shook his head.
"Then that's right." Su Feifei glared at Chu Lingtian, then with a hint of a wicked smile, she said, "I really didn't expect that a mere security guard like you would have such courage and cunning to claim you could test the effectiveness of the new all-body skincare lubricant within half an hour, and then successfully trick us into letting you touch our beautiful legs. Tell me, how did you come up with this wicked idea?"