Rebirth 2010, the best

Chapter 316 Security Plan
Before we knew it, we had finished a whole bottle of wine.

However, Lu Yao only drank a little over one cup; the rest was drunk by Yang Ying.

Her alcohol tolerance is beyond doubt; she could easily drink at least two Lu Yaos.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was equally "despicable".

At this moment, a woman who dropped out of school at fifteen, officially entered the industry at sixteen, and has been floating and sinking in the world of young models for many years, has finally made it ashore through her own efforts and is moving step by step toward her childhood dream. Regardless of what she has to pay, she sits across from him and helps Lu Yao analyze everything she can understand, word by word.

She didn't press Lu Yao about anything else, but instead used her own experiences, observations, and even her most authentic personality to tell Lu Yao just how despicable a scheming woman can be in order to achieve her goals.

Yes, it is despicable.

In Yang Ying's account, the method of directly confronting Hu Li was utterly pathetic.

The best way to control a man is through a combination of kindness and severity, a balance of firmness and gentleness. Threaten him, but use that threat to continue providing him with pleasure. Let him wallow in pleasure, just as he might indulge in gambling and prostitution.

Inextricable.

Any attempt to exploit resources to the point of exhaustion is foolish.

But it would be foolish not to have a firm grasp on a man's trump cards.

They don't claim to be good people, nor do they comment on whether men are stupid.

In her words, this is the ultimate challenge for someone from the bottom of society who wants to change their fate.

If you succeed and make it to shore, then all the effort will have been worthwhile.

That night, she laid bare her heart, letting Lu Yao see the colors within.

To put it bluntly, she was having a heart-to-heart talk with Lu Yao.

It's just that this way of connecting is quite unconventional.

But she knew very well that the way she had chosen was the right one.

The two of them could never be together anyway. But... to go from a purely physical relationship to this kind of heartfelt friendship, she knew she had already gained something.

Moreover... just as she had said to Lu Yao before.

It's really comforting to talk about your feelings with someone you can confide in.

It can withstand that heavy pressure to the greatest extent.

Of course, while she was telling her story, she didn't forget the hierarchy of the evening.

The focus is mainly on Lu Yao.

But that's where her perspective is unique. While others are thinking about how to win someone back, she's different.

A mistake is a mistake, and the worst outcome has already occurred. If it cannot be changed, then don't let the enemy have an easy time.

It's not going to get any better.

Whatever pain you've caused me, I will make you feel it tenfold.

It might even be doubled.

To Lu Yao, this viewpoint... seemed strangely reasonable.

Yes, the enemy has already reached our doorstep, how could they possibly let you have an easy time?

Even if you're having a tough time, before you die, if you manage to bite off a piece of flesh from your enemy and cause him unbearable pain, you've still come out ahead.

As for how to salvage the relationship... her opinion is:

"I think you just need to do everything you're supposed to do, and leave the rest to fate. After all, the choice wasn't yours to begin with, was it?"

Seeing Lu Yao's furrowed brows, she shrugged:

"Admittedly, your girlfriend's thoughts are important. But what you did wasn't voluntary, was it? It was a sacrifice made for the greater good. And ethics and morality are actually a rope that binds others, a means to attack you. She may not understand, she may be angry, but there's one thing she must understand: you are not wrong. At least in this matter, you were passive, you are not wrong. The reason you bear this pain is because you don't want more people to be attacked by the enemy. You are not wrong, so it's okay to feel guilty, but don't blame yourself."

"..."

"Of course, I'm saying this from a third-party perspective. It is indeed hurtful to your relationship. But nothing in this world is perfect, is it? There are always gains and losses. Since the choice is not yours, do your best and leave the rest to fate."

"..."

Lu Yao remained silent.

I do not know what to say.

All I can say is that she lives a very clear-headed life.

They are even more insightful than I am in some matters.

"call……"

He tossed the second cigar in his hand into the glass, stared blankly for a moment as the cigarette butt was instantly extinguished by the red wine, and then drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore.

There's no point in thinking about it.

She has a point.

Let's take it one step at a time, and leave the rest to fate.

"are you full?"

Hearing his words, Yang Ying nodded:
"Hmm. Want to take a shower with me?"

"Walk."

A moment later, the sound of running water and singing filled the bathroom.

……

When Lu Yao left, he had an access card in his hand.

He felt a pang of nostalgia for the days when NFC functionality was ubiquitous. Compared to other campuses, this access card did indeed look rather luxurious. Therefore, he dared not let Hu Li see it, lest she become suspicious.

So, after saying goodbye to the female celebrity he had spent the night with, he took the access card and went straight back to the school, tossed it into the research lab, and never looked at it again.

After slacking off in the lab all morning, Zheng Xiaofan called him at noon, asking him to come to the office.

Lu Yao asked him what was going on, and upon learning that his security personnel were already in place, he went over to "claim" them.

This was important business, so Lu Yao didn't dare to delay and drove directly to Guoan.

Then he saw two men in Zhongshan suits stand up after he entered Zheng Xiaofan's office.

The lean young man on the left is Zeng Ming.

On the other side, the square-faced older brother who is half a head shorter than Zeng Ming is Chen Xiaoqun.

Seeing this, without Zheng Xiaofan even needing to introduce him, he proactively extended his hand:

"Brother Chen, Brother Zeng. I'm Lu Yao, nice to meet you."

Faced with Lu Yao's attitude as a junior, the two of them didn't actually react in any other way, simply nodding in a seemingly amicable manner.

"Hello, Lu Yan. I am Chen Xiaoqun/Zeng Ming."

After shaking hands with the two, Zheng Xiaofan said:
"I've explained your situation to them in detail. They understand. For the next period of time, they will take turns providing you with 24-hour close protection. Any questions?"

"Have."

Lu Yao nodded:
What should we do when we meet Luo Xuewei and the others?

"Just bring them with you as usual. You definitely need to let them know you have bodyguards. Only in this way can you intimidate them and also let them know the importance of your research."

"?"

Lu Yao had some doubts:

"So how do we proceed with the next steps?"

"Xiao Zeng and I will determine for ourselves whether you are in danger, Lu Yan, and whether you need to carry out the mission assigned by the National Security comrades. If so, you only need to take one of us with you, and we will handle the situation ourselves."

Hearing Chen Xiaoqun's words, Lu Yao was momentarily stunned:
"Take... Brother Chen and Brother Zeng with us?"

"Ah."

As the two nodded, Zheng Xiaofan added:

“Theoretically, bodyguards don't leave the person they're protecting when performing protective duties. So, this way, they won't arouse suspicion from Luo Xuewei's side. And logically, they'll temporarily reduce their contact with you, shifting from physical contact to communication. Taking them everywhere you go also demonstrates your trust in Luo Xuewei's group. If you're unguarded with them and have security around you, they'll assume you know nothing about their identities, thus avoiding suspicion. As for how you should interact after switching to communication…” He looked at Lu Yao's questioning gaze and said with a smile:

"When interacting with them, you need to show that the security personnel are in a dominant position. Be firm and decisive. For example, if I am Luo Xuewei and I want to chat with you for a while, you should simply tell them to leave... They won't retreat out of your sight because that's a strict rule. But within the rules, they will keep a little distance from you two to give you a chance to communicate directly. You can do the same when Luo Xuewei tries to seduce you. In short, it's about the three of you working together. Procedurally speaking, the security personnel won't interfere with your privacy as long as they don't violate the regulations. But in Luo Xuewei's eyes, you are, after all, having an affair with her, so they will try to find ways to maintain close contact with you. In such situations, please assess the situation yourself when carrying out the mission."

Following Zheng Xiaofan's words, Chen Xiaoqun nodded:

"Yes, we will... To be honest, protecting Lu Yan is indeed more complicated than some of the situations we've encountered before. But please rest assured, Lu Yan, your personal safety will always be our top priority, no matter when or where. We will try our best to avoid any conflict with the mission you are carrying out. However, if an emergency occurs, you must cooperate with us. If necessary, we may take physical action against you, so please understand."

"I understand."

Lu Yao nodded quickly.

Their job is to ensure their own personal safety. If they lose their lives, what mission are they talking about?
Therefore, this point is the red line, and it is inevitable.

Seeing Lu Yao nod, Zheng Xiaofan smiled and said:

"If we work together, we'll definitely succeed. I won't say anything more; let's all have a celebratory drink together after the mission is accomplished!"

"Well, definitely."

Chen Xiaoqun nodded vigorously, then extended her hand to Lu Yao again:
"Lu Yan, it's been a pleasure working with you all these years."

"Okay, Brother Chen. Please bear with me, Brother Chen and Brother Zeng."

"Ok!"

Zeng Ming, who didn't seem to talk much, nodded and shook hands with Lu Yao.

……

"This is your car."

In front of the Guoan parking lot, Zheng Xiaofan handed the keys to an Audi A6 to Chen Xiaoqun and said to Lu Yao:

"From now on, you can drive this car wherever you go. Luo Xuewei and the others would never dare to tamper with this car, so you can rest assured."

As he spoke, he opened the trunk of the A6.

Lu Yao noticed some "equipment," such as a retractable telescopic rod with a mirror hanging on it...

"Is this for inspecting under the car?"

"Yes."

Zeng Ming picked it up, showed Lu Yao how to use it, and then said:

"We will check your schedule against the road plan, including the route, and we will communicate with you in advance."

"All right."

Watching his various professional movements and equipment, Lu Yao inexplicably felt a sense of reassurance.

He looked at Zheng Xiaofan:

"Is there anything else?"

"That's all. Go home in a bit and install some security measures. That's all. As for the 17th floor, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Luo Xuewei and the others shouldn't be going there again. The mission is now in its final stages. Just do your job and leave the rest to us."

"it is good."

"Shall we leave now?"

"Well, let's go."

So, Lu Yao got into the spotless A6, while Zeng Ming drove the car that Hu Li had brought, and they all drove out of the Guoan area and headed towards Shengshi Garden.

To be honest, Lu Yao, sitting in the back row, was quite curious.

So he asked:

"Brother Chen, I want to ask... if someone is following us right now, will you be able to tell?"

"..."

Chen Xiaoqun glanced at him through the rearview mirror and said with a smile:

"Like in the movies?"

"Uh……"

“I spoke with Captain Zheng, and it seems that Lu Yao really enjoys watching movies.”

"..."

Lu Yao's lips twitched.

Then I heard him say:
"The kind of tracking depicted in movies is actually very rudimentary. Not to mention us, anyone who has received counter-surveillance training could detect it. During the day, we identify vehicles by their specific features, and at night we identify them by the outline of their lights. This is the bare minimum requirement; if we can't even meet this, we can't even be called amateurs."

"So... is Brother Chen a good fighter?"

"Ha. That depends on how you distinguish them... If they're ordinary people, they're quite capable. But if there are more than three ordinary people wielding weapons, I'll immediately cover your retreat. Lu Yan, our security personnel's rule is to get the protected person away from danger as quickly as possible. It's not like in the movies, where we shield you behind us and then deal with a multitude of enemies ourselves. No one can predict what might happen at any moment, so the first rule for protecting you is to get you away from trouble. It's quite different from what's shown in the movies."

"..."

Lu Yao has learned a lot.

He nodded subconsciously.
"I see. Well... I'll just listen to you and Brother Zeng then."

Chen Xiaoqun smiled slightly:
"Okay. Don't worry, we've been communicating with Captain Zheng for a whole day, from yesterday afternoon to this morning. We have all the information about you, and the security plan is complete. It won't affect you in any way, so just leave it to us."

"it is good."

Lu Yao was just agreeing when his phone rang.

He took it out and glanced at it; it was a message from Xu Ruochu:
"Let's have lunch together at noon?"

Lu Yao thought for a moment, then looked up and asked Chen Xiaoqun:

Do I need to tell you about my conversations with friends? Like, the content of their chats.

"That's not necessary, but it's still better for us to have a clear understanding of the communication and exchange with Luo Xuewei."

"Oh, okay, this is a message from my friend. Xu Ruochu, you know her, right?"

"Yes, I understand. Captain Zheng has already communicated with us. But don't worry, we are only responsible for security, and we will strictly protect your privacy as long as it doesn't affect the mission plan. So even if we know about your affairs, it won't affect you in any way, so don't worry."

"haha ok."

Lu Yao gave a somewhat awkward smile before lowering his head to reply to Xu Ruochu:
"I'm taking two people with me, is that convenient for you?"

"Two people? Friends?"

"No, they are bodyguards."

"???"

Xu Ruochu sent three question marks to express her confusion.

"bodyguard????"

"Yes, bodyguard. My research project is about to start, so I need to increase the security level. I just asked, and they won't interfere with my private life, but... I think it's better for us to keep a low profile for a while."

Xu Ruochu was silent for about ten seconds before replying:
Are you in danger?

"No way, definitely not. These two are professionals, sent by the government."

"Okay, I got it. Then we won't eat today. I'll ask my dad what kind of security personnel they usually are, and I'll tell you then. Let's see how we can sneak around without being discovered."

Is it possible that someone is watching our chat?

"????"

"Haha, I was kidding."

"Bad guy!"

Upon seeing the two words the mature woman replied, Lu Yao's lips curled up slightly.

Teasing Xu Ruochu is so much fun.

Even through the screen, he could almost see the hint of embarrassment on the face of the mature woman staring at her phone.

what.

It must be very interesting, right?
(End of this chapter)