Chapter 167: This is an Order from the Boss

"He is also a member of the Shen family." Shen Lanzhi interrupted him.

The old man was no different from the rest of the Shen family.

Back then, it was he who had personally given the order to banish him from the Shen family.

As Shen Lanzhi's voice trailed off, Zhou Bei froze for a moment before nodding in response.

"Yes, I understand."

"You may leave." Shen Lanzhi then said in a cold voice.

Zhou Bei nodded and silently turned to leave.

Only after hearing the sound of the bedroom door closing did Shen Lanzhi raise his hand and pour himself another cup of tea.

Yet the hand holding the teacup seemed unable to calm down entirely.

He lowered his gaze to look at the tea inside the cup, his eyes gradually turning complex.

...

The next day.

Ron and the studio crew returned to City N early in the morning. Shen Lanzhi's work had concluded ahead of schedule, so he headed back in the afternoon.

Lin Nanxun accompanied him.

However, after emerging from the airport, Shen Lanzhi instructed the driver to take her back to the lakeside villa while he and Zhou Bei rushed off to the company to continue working.

As soon as Lin Nanxun stepped through the front door, she was pulled by the hand by Aunt Xu, who wore a warm smile as she affectionately asked,

"Miss Lin, how were the past few days? Did you have a good time?"

Lin Nanxun nodded obediently and replied,

"I had a great time."

Hearing her say she had a good time, the smile on Aunt Xu's face blossomed even brighter, and she eagerly began to probe with a subtle question.

"So, did anything special happen between you and Sir?"

"Special?" Hearing this question, Lin Nanxun thought about it seriously for a moment before nodding and answering.

"Yes, the bad guy played hide-and-seek with me."

"Hide-and-seek?" Hearing this, Aunt Xu was somewhat startled.

Sir played hide-and-seek with her?

That was a scene she simply could not imagine.

Before Aunt Xu could continue questioning her for details, a burst of footsteps suddenly sounded.

A woman wearing a black suit just like Zhou Bei's, with short hair and bangs covering one of her eyes, appeared before Lin Nanxun's eyes.

"Aunt Xu, is this Miss Lin?" The short-haired woman's voice matched her appearance—unlike the gentle and soft tones of ordinary women, it carried a slightly neutral edge.

"Yes, this is Miss Lin." Aunt Xu turned to look at the newcomer and nodded.

Seeing this, a look of curiosity crossed Lin Nanxun's face. She stared at the woman before her, a trace of puzzlement emerging on her small face.

"This is Subei. Like Zhou Bei, she has always worked under Sir. She went abroad for business a few days ago and only just returned." Aunt Xu hurriedly introduced her.

Hearing this, Lin Nanxun nodded, instantly understanding.

The short-haired woman stood straight, her gaze sweeping over Lin Nanxun from head to toe, after which a hint of disappointment appeared on her face.

This was the Miss Lin Zhou Bei had spoken of.

She didn't seem to have any remarkable qualities; how could she possibly be the boss's...

Yet, recalling the boss's orders, Subei still looked at the girl politely and introduced herself.

"Miss Lin, from now on, I am your personal bodyguard."

"Bodyguard?" Hearing this, Lin Nanxun was stunned and instinctively shook her head.

"I don't need a bodyguard."

However, no sooner had she finished speaking than Subei stated bluntly,

"This is the boss's order. You have no right to refuse."

"..." Lin Nanxun froze, looking at the woman before her in utter astonishment.

What a fierce older sister...

Aunt Xu instinctively pulled Lin Nanxun closer to protect her and reminded Subei,

"Subei, don't speak to Miss Lin like that..."