Rebirth 2010, the best

Chapter 319 Keeping an Appointment
Luo Xuewei could clearly sense the threat emanating from Chen Xiaoqun.

It was a natural sense of unease and instinct that came with petty thieves encountering soldiers.

And... her own mastery of fighting skills, stimulated by the biosignals that seemed to be constantly poised to strike from Chen Xiaoqun.

It also stemmed from the opponent's muscular neck, which demonstrated its ability to withstand blows...

In short, from the moment she discovered Chen Xiaoqun, she tried her best to maintain her "normality" and not reveal the slightest flaw.

Once on the bus, she could no longer suppress her instincts and subconsciously let out a long sigh of relief.

However, he immediately sensed something was wrong, adjusted his breathing, and glanced at Lu Yao, who was fastening his seatbelt.

Fortunately, he didn't notice.

Immediately afterwards, she asked:
"What's the deal with this bodyguard?"

"Doesn't he look like a formidable fighter?"

Lu Yao's expression was somewhat playful and smiling.

Luo Xuewei's lips twitched...

An inexplicable anger welled up inside me.

That's what you call being able to fight?

They're incredibly skilled in combat.

You can tell from his physique that he is in his prime as a man, with both his physical strength and reflexes at their peak.

Trying to maintain an expression of curiosity, she continued to ask:
"Why do you have bodyguards? Did you hire them?"

"How could that be? Why would I hire him?"

As Lu Yao drove, he glanced at Bai Mao through the rearview mirror.

The white-haired man was equally curious, looking at him through the rearview mirror.

"They were sent down by the government."

"..."

"!"

A look of surprise instantly crossed their faces.

Luo Xuewei couldn't help but ask:

"why?"

"Because my research is about to start. I'm one of the chief technical leaders. Didn't I tell you before? My radio frequency chip... is very powerful. During the research, my personal safety definitely needs to be guaranteed. Although I don't think it's necessary... this isn't America, this is one of the safest countries in the world... but they insisted on sending one down here, and I can't refuse. I've been really annoyed these past few days."

As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly, appearing somewhat impatient.

"They won't let me do this, they won't let me do that, they follow me around every day... I have no freedom at all."

"Well……"

Luo Xuewei was momentarily speechless.

The situation Lu Yao described was actually quite normal, and she herself had anticipated it long ago.

But as she said before, although she could have foreseen it, when she actually encountered these national shields, she found that she had underestimated them.

Even though it was just a brief encounter, judging from the other person's reaction...

Can't beat it.

This is the most intuitive feeling.

When experts meet, a single glance can sometimes confirm certain things.

Just like in martial arts novels where two people "communicate" on a spiritual level when they look at each other, after she glanced at Chen Xiaoqun, she knew... she was completely outmatched.

While group attacks might be possible, in a one-on-one fight, running away is the best option.

Invincible.

She fell silent for a moment, pondering a solution.

Chen Xiaoqun's sudden appearance disrupted her plans for the day.

Just then, the white-haired man behind asked:
"Are you coming back with us tonight?"

Lu Yao glanced at her through the rearview mirror.

It must be admitted that the white-haired girl looks quite charming in a black dress.

Because she is very fair-skinned.

Her fair skin and black clothes complemented each other, giving her a natural allure.

And now she's issuing a suggestive invitation; any man would be tempted.

Lu Yao also performed very well.

He nodded without the slightest hesitation:

"I'll go back, but after I finish eating, I need to go home first."

Luo Xuewei gradually came to her senses and asked:
"go home?"

"Yes. They've moved in across the street from my house."

"...them? Not just him?"

"correct."

Lu Yao nodded:
"The two of them take turns, one person per day, I think."

"...Isn't your security level a bit over the top?"

Luo Xuewei's surprise at this moment was completely genuine.

From an industry perspective, being a bodyguard is actually a job.

Admittedly, some people require 24-hour close protection, and a single bodyguard cannot handle this level of protection. Therefore, a security team is usually responsible, with members taking turns on duty to prevent various emergencies and protect the employer.

But under normal circumstances, ordinary people don't have such a high level.

Normally, they work regular hours and leave work on time.

They work with their employers during the day, but in the evening, after the employers go home, their working hours may be a little longer than others, but they will definitely not stay with them all the time.

At most, if the employer has plans to go out today, they'll leave work a little later. And once the employer goes home to sleep, they'll also get some rest.

Accommodation is usually provided by the employer, or one can live in their own home, or something similar...

But Lu Yao's 24-hour shift security level... is really not low.

Upon hearing her words, Lu Yao shrugged:

"I don't know if it's low or high. But it's really annoying that they follow me around... A couple of days ago, my friend invited me to go out for karaoke, so I went. As soon as I stepped out the door and was waiting for the elevator, another person came out and asked me where I was going... I said I was going to karaoke, and they just followed me... It was really annoying."

Upon hearing his words, the white-haired man immediately asked:

"They installed surveillance cameras in your house?"

"No. I've never let them into my house. I opened the door too loudly, and he heard me..."

"Then why did you come to see us today? Did you sneak away?"

Seemingly noticing that Luo Xuewei's thoughts were somewhat stagnant, Bai Mao took over the conversation.

"correct."

Lu Yao smiled slightly:
"This time I'll open the door quietly and sneak away."

"...You managed to sneak out?"

"I've already tried. Last night, I was hungry and went out for a late-night snack, so I secretly opened the door, and he didn't notice. That young bodyguard wasn't good enough; he was very vigilant. This guy seems like a seasoned veteran, and there's no real danger around me... so there shouldn't be any problems. But it's still annoying, you know... It feels like back in school. They wouldn't let me do this, they wouldn't let me do that... I was restricted everywhere. Today they even tried to dismantle my car... Can you believe it…?"

"!"

"..."

The moment Lu Yao uttered those words, the two of them instantly felt cold sweat pouring down their backs.

White Hair instinctively asked:

"Why is it being demolished?...Has it already been demolished?"

"No, how could I let them dismantle my new car? When they came, they arranged a car for me, the Audi from earlier. The problem is, who drives an Audi when there's a Land Rover... This is the first time I've driven this today, and they said... I haven't had it checked yet, so I can't drive it. I thought you guys were here to protect me, I'm not a prisoner, and besides, I'm out having fun with my friends today... All this fuss is so annoying. I just drove off."

"...You're so willful."

Luo Xuewei seemed somewhat speechless, but continued:
"But they mean well, so don't be so resistant. After all, protecting you is the most important thing... If it were me, I would definitely have someone check the car right now. If there's any bomb or something, I'd have someone come and defuse it immediately."

"...Good heavens. A car bomb?"

Lu Yao laughed heartily:
"Then the three of us will all be in heaven..."

"Ha~"

Luo Xuewei was joking with her, but Bai Mao understood what she meant. He took out his phone from the back, quickly sent a message, and then asked Lu Yao:

Where should we eat today?

"There's a newly opened Chaozhou restaurant that's pretty good."

"address?"

"It's near Danyang Road and Yangpushu Road, not far, we'll be there in a bit. Are you hungry?"

"...kind of."

Upon hearing this, as the pink-haired man frantically tapped on his phone, he sped up.

Luo Xuewei turned around and glanced back.

The Audi followed steadily behind the car the whole time.

"...He's following us."

"Hmm, how should I put it, dump him?"

"do not."

Seeing Lu Yao's eagerness, the female spy chief, like a mature and composed older sister, dissuaded him:

"Be careful. You're being taken seriously now, so don't cause trouble for yourself."

"I was just saying it offhand. But it really is quite annoying to follow around..."

"So your research project... is about to begin?"

"I reckon it'll be soon. They've already sent bodyguards... If this hadn't happened, why would they be protecting me, an ordinary citizen?" "So you're going to be busy, aren't you?"

"I guess so... but how should I put it, that model is actually quite mature in my opinion. The next step is to organize people to upgrade, optimize, and iterate it. Remember the concept I talked to you about before? For everything, going from 0 to 1 is the hardest. What I'm doing now is just turning 0 into 1, and how to go from 1 to 2... let others figure that out slowly."

"……I see."

Luo Xuewei understood.

She glanced at Lu Yao driving and her tone suddenly became somewhat alluring.

He reached out and gently rubbed Lu Yao's leg, then asked:
"So, do you want to be the bottom or the top tonight?"

Lu Yao drove with one hand, while covering her hand with his other hand.

But instead of driving them away, they caressed them.

He chuckled as he stroked it:
"You'll have to ask our little Alice."

"..."

Alice, who was fiddling with her phone, looked up at Lu Yao, seemed shy, and then silently lowered her head again.

The atmosphere inside the car gradually became ambiguous.

……

Admittedly, taking two beautiful women out to dinner is quite eye-catching.

At least in the Chaozhou restaurant that Xu Ruochu took him to, when the four of them entered, all the waiters' eyes were fixed on Luo Xuewei and Alice. Then came Lu Yao and Chen Xiaoqun.

Many people are probably looking at this group of four and guessing which of them is a couple.

After entering the private room, Chen Xiaoqun surveyed the room in front of the three of them, looking everything from the windows to under the table. After that, she nodded to Lu Yao.

"Road research is safe."

"Uh-huh."

Lu Yao's attitude was incredibly perfunctory.

There was no indication that he was invited to join the meal.

Instead, Luo Xuewei spoke up:

"Master Chen... shouldn't I call you Master?"

Lu Yao was both amused and exasperated:

"You can't call me 'Master' here, just call me Brother Chen."

"Okay, Brother Chen, let's eat together."

"?"

Lu Yao looked at the female spy chief with some confusion.

Then Luo Xuewei continued:
"With more people, the meal is more lively."

"……it is good."

Chen Xiaoqun nodded in agreement.

Lu Yao, on the other hand, looked somewhat speechless, but since the die was cast, he didn't say anything, and the four of them sat down in the private room together.

Ordering food, eating, chatting.

Because Chen Xiaoqun was present, the meal was essentially a friendly get-together. However, according to Chen Xiaoqun himself, his English wasn't very good. Plus, Lu Yao, Bai Mao, and the female spy chief all communicated in English, making the atmosphere rather awkward.

The three of them laughed and chatted, while Chen Xiaoqun silently ate her rice.

He ate quite a lot.

After finishing the meal, it was already past 9 o'clock.

After glancing at the time, Lu Yao said:
"I'm a little sleepy, shall we go?"

There was obviously another meaning behind those words, which both Luo Xuewei and Alice understood, so they nodded in agreement.

After returning to the hotel and seeing the two off, Lu Yao and Chen Xiaoqun drove directly back to Shengshi Garden.

It wasn't until they turned into the underground parking garage of the residential complex that Lu Yao saw Zeng Ming's Corolla again.

Truly elusive and unpredictable.

After parking the car, Lu Yao got out and heard Zeng Ming say:
"The tracker on the Land Rover has been removed. I've already informed the comrades at the National Security Bureau. Brother Chen, should I go and check the car?"

Chen Xiaoqun waved his hand, glanced at the Land Rover, and said:
"Don't alert them. Theoretically, if they're going to demolish it, they should do it thoroughly, but to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, let's not do it."

"Brother Zeng, have you eaten yet?"

Hearing Lu Yao's words, Zeng Ming shook his head slightly and asked in return:
Are you going to the hotel later?

"Yes, go find them."

“There’s a National Security outpost near the hotel. I’ll just grab a bite there. Take the communicator with you, put it in your pocket, and activate it once we get to the hotel. We’ll keep a close watch on your floor. Don’t worry if anything happens; just stay disguised, and we’ll take care of the rest.”

"it is good."

Lu Yao nodded in agreement and glanced at Chen Xiaoqun:
"Then I went?"

"Not in a hurry."

Chen Xiaoqun glanced at the time:
"Wait about 20 minutes before going. They will have already scouted the distance from here to the hotel. If you go too fast, it will easily arouse their suspicion."

"Okay, let's go up then."

"Ah."

So the three of them went upstairs together.

After entering the room, Zeng Ming said:

"I'll go check the surveillance footage."

Chen Xiaoqun then followed Lu Yao into the house.

Lu Yao asked:

What do you think of these two people?

"Very vigilant."

Chen Xiaoqun recalled everything that happened that night and said:

"Although they disguised themselves very well, they were very nervous towards me. If I didn't know their identities beforehand, from a professional perspective, I wouldn't consider them a potential threat... These two are very professional, Lu Yan, you need to be careful. Although Zeng Ming is protecting you, it takes him 3 minutes and 51 seconds to get from the base to your room floor. If you encounter danger... within 4 minutes, do everything you can to protect yourself."

"...How was it calculated?"

Lu Yao was stunned:
"Accurate to the second?"

“Yes, we did a route simulation. Zeng Ming’s average speed is 3 minutes and 51 seconds, fluctuating by about 5 seconds. Mine is 4 minutes and 2 seconds.”

"..."

For a moment, Lu Yao was at a loss for words.

So... these people put in such meticulous planning and effort behind the scenes...

He was filled with emotion.

Zeng Ming returned quickly and said to Chen Xiaoqun:

"Everything is normal. Did Lu Yan mention it? We live across from each other."

"I've already told them."

"Then they probably won't send anyone here."

Hearing his words, Chen Xiaoqun shook her head:
"Caution comes first."

"clear."

As Lu Yao listened to their conversation, a strange sense of security began to spread through his heart...

Twenty minutes later, around ten o'clock.

The Land Rover and Corolla drove out of the parking lot again.

At 10:30, before getting out of the car, Lu Yao pressed his keychain for three seconds. Then, he received a WeChat message from Zeng Ming:

"Signal is normal, but caution is advised."

After silently deleting the message, Lu Yao entered the hotel.

Soon, there was a knock on the door.

This time, it wasn't Luo Xuewei who opened the door, but Bai Mao.

Upon seeing Lu Yao, she stepped aside without saying a word. After Lu Yao entered, she suddenly changed her usual behavior of wearing a hood and having a ball in her mouth, and took the initiative to cup Lu Yao's face and kiss him.

While kissing him, she pushed him, shoving him directly against the wall.

"Well……"

"Vesna is taking a bath, let me have you for a while."

White Hair murmured and began to undress Lu Yao.

One after another.

He dug and groped around at the same time.

At first glance, all the actions seemed ambiguous, but her hands actually slid through all of Lu Yao's pockets.

Finally, after Lu Yao was completely clean, Bai Mao glanced at the watch on his wrist out of the corner of his eye and casually took it off.

Then he pulled Lu Yao into the bathroom.

In the bathroom, during a bubble bath, Luo Xuewei held a glass of champagne, watching Lu Yao being led in by the white-haired man, her smile alluring:
Hello, my love.

"Ha~"

Lu Yao chuckled and roughly pulled the white-haired boy into his arms.

You helped me earlier, now it's my turn to expose you.

"Wow, our little lamb looks a bit impatient."

Looking at the white-haired man who had voluntarily squatted down, Lu Yao looked at the female spy chief with a provocative expression.

Luo Xuewei didn't respond, but simply held her champagne glass and watched the scene unfold with a smile.

A flame gradually rose in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)