The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard

Luo Jiu saw that he didn’t want to talk, so he didn’t ask any more questions. He knew that Luo Qi would speak when he wanted to, and pressing him wouldn’t help.

Prying couldn’t open Luo Qi’s mouth.

Feng Luo didn’t notice Luo Qi’s change in mood, as she was too focused on eating.

No, to be precise, she was competing with the Old Gang Leader!

"I say, girl, leave some for me." The Old Gang Leader complained impatiently, "You cooked this meal, aren’t you tired of eating it every day?"

"How could you ever get tired of your own cooking?" Feng Luo’s mouth was stuffed full.

"You, you, you, leave me that piece of meat!" The Old Gang Leader watched her snatch his beggar’s chicken breast and hurriedly reached out to grab it back.

In the end, he still couldn’t beat Feng Luo to it, and she quickly stuffed it into her mouth.

The Old Gang Leader looked at Feng Luo exasperatedly, "You little brat! You have no respect for the elderly at all!"

Feng Luo scoffed, "Old Gang Leader, your logic is flawed. Although you are the oldest here and everyone should respect you, I am the youngest! Shouldn’t you let me have my way?"

The Old Gang Leader was taken aback by her words. He pursed his lips, suddenly not knowing what to say.

He coughed awkwardly and said, "Fine, fine, fine! I will let you have the meat."

He looked at the meat on Feng Luo’s plate with reluctance, his eyes glowing with greed. His beggar’s chicken was snatched away by Feng Luo just like that, and who knows when he could have it again?

Chu Ge observed them fighting over a piece of meat, yet without losing their camaraderie. Honestly, that kind of atmosphere made him a bit envious.

Throughout the feast, Ye Liang was the quietest. She sat quietly next to Chu Ge, eating with her head down—neither fast nor slow. When everyone laughed, she joined in silently, almost as if she weren’t even there.

Chu Ge took a sip of wine and glanced at Ye Liang. She was unusually quiet today, "Ye Liang, is the food not to your taste?"

He asked.

Ye Liang shook her head lightly, "It’s quite delicious. Miss Feng Luo’s skills are really good."

"Indeed, quite impressive." Chu Ge nodded, "She’s so young and already so skilled, that’s rare."

Ye Liang heard the praise in Chu Ge’s words. She smiled and nodded slightly, without speaking.

During the meal, almost everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts, except the Old Gang Leader and Feng Luo who ate with great pleasure.

Luo Qi was the first to leave when the gathering broke up after the meal. Chu Ge noticed his forlorn figure and glanced at Feng Luo, sighing softly.

After filling herself, Feng Luo wiped her mouth with her hand, stood up, saw Chu Ge looking at her, and curiously asked, "Why are you looking at me? Do I have something on my face?"

She walked up to Chu Ge and stopped, then said: "Or have you also been deeply impressed by my cooking skills?"

Chu Ge smiled and shook his head, "Your cooking skills are indeed good, but I’m rather puzzled that you enjoyed yourself so much but didn’t notice that your father seemed troubled and didn’t eat much."

Feng Luo was stunned by Chu Ge’s question, "What did you say? What’s up with my father?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "I don’t know, I just noticed that he seemed to have something on his mind and didn’t eat much at the table."

"..." Feng Luo pursed her lips. She had been too focused on competing with the Old Gang Leader for food and hadn’t paid attention to Luo Qi.

"I’ll go find him and ask right away."

Feng Luo lifted her skirt and rushed out.

Chu Ge watched her hurried silhouette and slightly shook his head. Just as he was about to leave, someone appeared next to him.

Ye Liang looked at Chu Ge and said, "Chu Ge, how about I treat you to something else?"

Chu Ge was puzzled, "Aren’t you full from earlier?"

Ye Liang shook her head slightly, "I am full. I just think you might not have eaten enough, and you didn’t drink much either, so you might not be satisfied yet."

Chu Ge smiled, "Talking about satisfaction, drinking too much can harm your health. It’s better to drink moderately. No need to trouble yourself, go rest."

Ye Liang’s eyes flickered. Her purpose wasn’t really to invite Chu Ge to drink and eat; she wanted to take the opportunity to act.

If Chu Ge didn’t go, then she would have no chance, wouldn’t she?

"If you don’t want to drink, having some tea would be nice."

Ye Liang smiled gently, "You’re going to the military camp soon. We’ve shared some time together, so consider this a farewell gesture from me."

"I’m not leaving right now, a farewell seems a bit early."

Chu Ge laughed heartily.

Ye Liang’s face stiffened, she didn’t respond and lowered her gaze slightly, hiding the disappointment in her eyes.

Although she tried to hide it, Chu Ge noticed it. He didn’t know whether she did it on purpose or if she was genuinely disappointed, but her lips were pressed downward, standing in front of him like a wronged little wife.

Chu Ge felt a bit guilty and quickly spoke, "Having some tea sounds good, come on, let’s go to our side house and have some tea."

Seeing Chu Ge agree, Ye Liang’s face brightened a little. She looked up with a smile, "I’ll go prepare then."

The crescent moon hung high, and the moonlight was gentle.

In the side house, Ye Liang brought the prepared snacks and tea to the courtyard. She looked around—Chu Ge hadn’t arrived yet. She gazed at the snacks on the table, her eyes deepening slightly.

She had already laced these snacks with medicine powder earlier. Now it all depended on Chu Ge’s fate.

She knew that Chu Ge’s martial arts skills were formidable, but the poison she prepared was dried pufferfish powder. This powder was colorless and tasteless, yet once consumed, it would severely damage one’s internal organs within moments, ultimately leading to bleeding from the seven orifices and death!

Ye Liang pressed her lips together tightly, looking up at the sky with a heart full of melancholy.

Chu Ge, don’t blame me, this isn’t my intention!

If I had met you without being on this task, I think we could have become good friends!

But reality is so cruel!

Ye Liang looked at the snacks with downcast eyes, her sorrow gradually fading away, eventually turning into indifference.

Chu Ge, don’t blame me for my cold heart, I’m doing this for myself!

As the saying goes, if one is not for oneself, Heaven and Earth will destroy them!

Before long, Chu Ge returned, his face still carrying a smile.

Ye Liang quickly composed herself and greeted him, "Chu Ge, what made you so happy?"

Chu Ge waved his hand laughingly, "Oh, nothing. I was just sparring a bit with the Old Gang Leader. Didn’t expect this old guy to be so good."

Ye Liang’s eyes glimmered a bit and she smiled, "Really? That wasn’t obvious to me."

Chu Ge looked at the snacks Ye Liang prepared and said cheerfully, "Wow, you’ve set up quite a feast here! Luckily the Old Gang Leader didn’t see this, otherwise, these snacks wouldn’t end up in my belly."

"Then why are you still standing there? Sit down and eat. If the Old Gang Leader smells it and comes over, there’ll be none left for you."