The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 178 Top-Tier Prestige and Professional Bodyguards (4k)

As President Zhou Gang finished speaking, everyone present subconsciously looked towards the entrance of Xingchuan International.

It was a huge convoy that looked like a black dragon, standing out conspicuously in the snow and ice. They all maintained a steady speed, and at the very front of the convoy was a completely black Hongqi Guoyao.

Its 5.7-meter-long off-road body gives it an imposing and domineering appearance.

It drove ahead, like a lead vehicle, while following behind this Hongqi Guoyao were eight brand-new Mercedes-Benz E300s, each with a blue Shanghai license plate (沪A) on the front.

"Everyone, stand at attention!"

Even though Chu Zhengxiong was seething with anger, he couldn't afford to lash out now. He could only sternly warn Chu Zhengnan and the others in a low voice, "Watch your eyes from now on. If I find anyone looking at me with that kind of provocative gaze, don't blame me for gouging out their eyes afterward!"

After speaking, Chu Zhengxiong quickly straightened his clothes, then returned to the front and stood in his place, taking several deep breaths to try to calm himself down.

"Hurry up!"

"Line up and prepare to welcome them!"

Knowing he had gotten himself into trouble, Chu Zhengnan quickly urged the people behind him in a low voice.

The convoy, resembling a black dragon, rolled towards Xingchuan International, while Chu Zhengnan and his group were somewhat flustered.

In the blink of an eye, the black Hongqi Guoyao at the front drove into the Xingchuan International headquarters and stopped directly facing Chu Zhengxiong and his group, while eight brand-new Mercedes-Benz E300s followed closely behind, parked neatly on the right.

The traffic flow continued unabated. After all the Mercedes-Benz E300s had entered, Chu Zhengxiong and the others saw two more Hongqi Guoyao cars slowly drive in, protecting a pure white Rolls-Royce Cullinan in the center.

Upon seeing this, the people from Xingchuan International knew that the person sitting in that pure white Rolls-Royce Cullinan was most likely Gu Heng, the director who was about to become the second largest shareholder of their group.

At this time, vehicles were still continuously driving into Xingchuan International.

After eight more brand-new Audi A6Ls drove in, the convoy was finally brought to a close with a Hongqi Guoyao.

Finally, this is what the people from Xingchuan International saw.

On the left are eight Audi A6Ls, and on the right are eight Mercedes-Benz E300s.

Four Hongqi Guoyao cars, arranged in a "器" (qi) shape, tightly surround the pure white Rolls-Royce Cullinan in the center.

Even Chu Zhengxiong and his group, who were always fond of making a grand display, were stunned by the lineup in front of them. For a moment, the entire scene was silent, and a silent shock gradually spread in the hearts of Chu Zhengnan and the others.

"boom……"

After all the vehicles were parked neatly, the doors of all the vehicles except for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan in the center were opened one after another.

The people who stepped out of the Audi A6L and Mercedes-Benz E300 on either side were all dressed neatly in black business suits and carrying black briefcases. Each of them was radiant and held their heads high, exuding a strong aura of elite status.

After they got off the bus, they stood in a neat row.

In an instant, a majestic and dignified aura swept across the entire venue, completely different from the overwhelming aura formed by the Xingchuan International group led by Chu Zhengxiong.

At the same time, the people who stepped out of those four Hongqi Guoyao cars also attracted considerable attention.

Compared to the group of people who stepped out of the Audi A6L and Mercedes-Benz E300, the group in front of them were all wearing long black cashmere coats. Each of them was tall, had sharp eyes, and exuded an extremely powerful aura.

If Chu Zhengnan gives off a fierce vibe, then the group of people in front of them gives off a cold and ruthless vibe, or rather, an arrogance that only top-tier experts can exude.

This group included men and women, as well as many foreigners.

Their occasional glances made the people from Xingchuan International feel a sense of unease, causing them to instinctively avoid eye contact and feel a deep-seated fear.

Clearly, this group of people were all professional bodyguards, and all of them were top-notch professional bodyguards in the industry.

After they emerged from the Hongqi Guoyao, they immediately dispersed and stood around the pure white Rolls-Royce Cullinan, their eyes like radar, constantly observing their surroundings.

After everyone had disembarked, the driver and passenger doors of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan opened simultaneously, and a man and a woman stepped out.

The man who stepped out of the driver's seat was tall and burly, nearly 1.9 meters tall, with a very neat buzz cut. His bronze-colored face was full of fortitude and toughness, and a sharp glint would occasionally flash in his eyes.

The woman who got out of the passenger seat, though clearly a woman, had a physique comparable to a man's, with a wheatish complexion, thick limbs, and large hands and feet. On the surface, she seemed no different from other Chinese people, but if you looked closely at her eyes, you would find that her pupils were not black, but a deep sea blue.

After the two got out of the car, they opened the left and right rear doors respectively.

On one side are expensive black leather shoes stepping on the black asphalt ground, and on the other side are Valentino shoes with red soles and black shoes, with fair and slender bony ankles.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, Gu Heng, dressed in a light gray Brioni bespoke suit, stepped out from the back of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Today, his hairstyle was meticulously styled, with a simple and refreshing short and choppy cut that complemented his handsome and youthful face. Combined with his tall and slender figure and superior temperament, he looked extremely noble.

On the other side, Jiang Ruan, dressed in an expensive sky-blue custom-made gown, had a pure, pale complexion that was even whiter than the surrounding snow. Her already flawless face was lightly made up, making her look so beautiful that even the heavens and earth seemed to pale in comparison. Paired with the precious jewelry that Gu Heng had given her, her aloof and extraordinary temperament was further enhanced by a touch of nobility.

Although both of them appeared to be dressed very lightly, the moment they stepped out of the car, two bodyguards immediately stepped forward and draped coats over Gu Heng and Jiang Ruan.

Gu Heng was wearing a black cashmere coat from the Loro Piana brand, while Jiang Ruan was wearing a purple mink coat that went all the way to her ankles. The mink used was precious Russian sable, with soft leather and excellent luster.

Handsome men and beautiful women, what a perfect match.

This left Chu Zhengxiong and the others at the main entrance of Xingchuan International's headquarters completely dumbfounded.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse; respect the clothes first, then respect the man.

Gu Heng came prepared for this trip, and he made full use of all available resources, intending to give Chu Zhengxiong and his group a preemptive strike.

Under these circumstances, Jiang Ruan would naturally need to bring her along.

When it comes to saving face, Jiang Ruan has never lost to anyone so far.

Even in Zhonghai, where top-tier beauty salons abound, Jiang Ruan can still place large and small bets anytime, anywhere.

Even though Luo Xiwen's overall score was similar to Jiang Ruan's, he was slightly inferior to Jiang Ruan in the area of ​​saving face. Jiang Ruan was practically born with the divine body of a goddess.

That innate aloofness—any man who sees her will first feel a strong desire to conquer her, and then be enveloped by a sense of inferiority.

When the long purple mink coat was draped over Jiang Ruan's shoulders, it instantly made her look even more noble and elegant.

"Chairman Gu, please..."

The burly man who had just opened the car door for Gu Heng bowed slightly to Gu Heng and then gestured for him to proceed.

Zhong Hua, 34, is a former member of the Chinese Marine Corps. He served in the Jiaolong Commando Unit as an assault soldier and participated in missions such as guarding islands and reefs in the South China Sea and escorting ships in the Gulf of Aden.

After retiring from the military, he joined Longyan, a top international private security company, specializing in providing wilderness security for high-net-worth clients in Africa, South America, and other regions. He has successfully protected clients across war-torn areas on several occasions.

He is proficient in Sanda, grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Israeli close combat techniques. He is skilled in stealth reconnaissance and counter-tracking tactics and possesses extensive international security experience.

Currently, he serves as the Deputy Director of the Security Department at Zhaode Heritage Capital Holdings, whose main responsibility is to take on Gu Heng's personal guard duties and ensure that Gu Heng's personal safety is not violated.

Such high-caliber talent was naturally poached by Gu Heng from Deloitte China's extensive talent pool with a high salary.

As his wealth and net worth have increased, so has his public exposure.

Although the domestic security conditions are very good, Gu Heng felt that it was best not to challenge human nature in the face of absolute interests.

If you lose a bet, you could pay with your life.

Under these circumstances, Zhaode Heritage Security Department was established.

Through careful selection and high-salary recruitment, Gu Heng has now recruited a total of 20 people in the Zhaode Heritage Security Department, including 1 director and 4 deputy directors.

The number of people will increase further if needed in the future.

Throughout the recruitment process, Gu Heng consistently adhered to the principle of prioritizing quality over quantity.

All personnel in Zhaode Heritage Security Department have a history of special operations, special police or special agents, and each has their own strengths and complementary abilities.

For example, Xiang Ling Shuang, who is also a deputy director like Zhong Hua, is the woman who just sat in the passenger seat and helped Jiang Ruan open the door.

She is of mixed Chinese and European descent.

Originally a secret agent, she possesses exceptional adaptability and social skills, and is fluent in multiple languages, including Chinese, German, French, Thai, and English.

They have successfully cracked numerous cases of commercial espionage targeting Chinese companies.

After retiring from the military, he joined the Hong Kong-based security company, Anda International, where he was responsible for providing security for business negotiations with wealthy individuals in the Asia-Pacific region. He also successfully prevented several important clients from being extorted or blackmailed overseas.

At the same time, as a special agent who is sent to work overseas, she is naturally very skilled. She is proficient in Israeli close combat and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is especially good at close combat and quick subjugation.

For a strong, young man like Gu Heng, who is physically robust and has received basic Sanda training, to be able to last five seconds against an opponent who is not armed with a weapon is enough to earn him the title of "real man".

As for the director of the Zhaode Heritage Security Department, he has not yet taken up his post. If the four deputy directors, Zhong Hua and Xiang Ling Shuang, are military generals, then the director, Tan Guoqiang, is a strategist.

Tan Guoqiang, 55, is a former top counter-terrorism expert of the State Special Service and an honorary advisor to the International Counter-Terrorism Alliance. He has been responsible for the planning and execution of national-level counter-terrorism operations on several occasions and has been deeply involved in the security work of major events such as the APEC Summit and the G20 Summit.

He spearheaded the design of a "three-dimensional protection system" specifically for high-ranking political figures, which combined human monitoring, technical prevention, and emergency plans, achieving remarkable results and earning high praise from peers both at home and abroad.

He had recently chosen to take early retirement, and just as Secolida, the world's largest security services provider, was about to hire Tan Guoqiang, Gu Heng intercepted the deal midway, almost infuriating the head of Secolida.

Now that Gu Heng has made up for the shortcomings in personal safety, his heart can finally be at ease.

I recall Machiavelli's view in "The Prince," which used the rise of Napoleon to convey the idea that for power to function smoothly, laws must shape the rules, and force must defend the rules; neither can be lacking.

Law--

Gu Heng now has Juncheng and Deloitte backing him up.

Martial Arts

Gu Heng is now protected by numerous professional bodyguards from Zhaode Heritage Security Department.

Let alone the dusty headquarters of Xingchuan International, Gu Heng would dare to break into even the dens of thugs.

Surrounded by professional bodyguards such as Zhong Hua and Xiang Ling Shuang, Gu Heng gently took Jiang Ruan's fair and delicate hand and walked towards Chu Zhengxiong and the others standing on the steps. The lawyers from Juncheng and Deloitte, who had been standing neatly on both sides, also followed Gu Heng's steps and converged towards the center.

At this moment, although Chu Zhengxiong and the others were positioned on the steps, and logically they should have been looking down on Gu Heng and the others, none of them felt that way. Instead, they had the absurd illusion that the true master of Xingchuan International had returned.

Soon, the two groups of people met.

Despite having a numerical advantage, once both sides were on the same platform, Xingchuan International's overwhelming momentum melted away instantly, like ice and snow encountering scorching sunlight.

Those seasoned veterans who followed Chu Zhengxiong from humble beginnings to where they are today always considered themselves ruthless figures. However, when faced with the gazes of the professional bodyguards around Gu Heng, they all subconsciously avoided eye contact or lowered their heads, just like mice encountering a cat.

Before either side even had a chance to speak, it was already clear who was stronger.

Chu Zhengxiong took a deep breath, trying to compose himself and appear calmer. He looked at Gu Heng, who was standing half a meter away from him, and extended his fan-like hand: "Chairman Gu, welcome to Xingchuan International!"

"I am Chu Zhengxiong, Chairman of Xingchuan International. It is a great honor for Chairman Gu to choose to invest in Xingchuan International. Xingchuan International will definitely continue to work hard and live up to Chairman Gu's expectations."

Chu Zhengxiong looked very sincere.

Faced with Chu Zhengxiong's welcome, Gu Heng stared intently at Chu Zhengxiong for about five seconds, then suddenly smiled slightly at him...

(End of this chapter)