Villain? No, I'll catch up with the protagonist after passing the civil service exam.

Lu Jingyan strode out of the office building, only to be met head-on by that dazzling, diamond-encrusted Ferrari.

Under the midday sun, the car looked like a giant disco ball, so bright it was hard to open one's eyes. A long line of police cars and vehicles belonging to people on business were blocked behind it, horns blaring incessantly, but this did nothing to dampen the female driver's spirits.

Leng Qingqiu leaned against the car door, a slender cigarette between her fingers. Amidst the swirling smoke, her eyes, adorned with delicate eyeliner, brazenly scrutinized Lu Jingyan.

From her broad shoulders to her narrow waist, and then to her long, straight legs, her eyes were like those of someone examining a rare treasure about to be acquired, full of aggression and possessiveness.

"Officer Lu, you've finally come out."

Leng Qingqiu exhaled a smoke ring, her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was languidly husky, "I thought you were going to make me wait all day in this dirty and chaotic place."

Lu Jingyan frowned, ignoring her teasing, and walked straight to the Ferrari, reaching out to tap the rhinestone-covered hood.

"Madam, this is a police vehicle lane; parking is prohibited for civilian vehicles. Also, smoking is prohibited in front of the police station."

His tone was businesslike, cold and hard like a stone.

However, this aloof demeanor became a unique kind of allure in Leng Qingqiu's eyes.

She chuckled lightly, casually tossed the cigarette, which she had only taken two puffs of, onto the ground, and crushed it out with her expensive red-soled high heels.

"Has a unique personality."

Leng Qingqiu removed her sunglasses, revealing a strikingly beautiful face. She approached Lu Jingyan step by step until the distance between them was less than twenty centimeters, and they could even smell each other's scent.

"Yesterday at the bank, when you kicked that robber away, you were just as ruthless. You know what? No one has ever dared to be so arrogant in front of me, except you."

yesterday?

Lu Jingyan searched his memory.

There was indeed an armed robbery at a multinational bank yesterday. He happened to be passing by and dealt with one of the robbers who was trying to take a hostage. The hostage seemed to be a woman, and she kept screaming, which gave him a headache. So after rescuing her, he turned around and left without even seeing what she looked like.

So that screaming soprano was the one right in front of me?

"Saving lives is the duty of the police, you're welcome."

Lu Jingyan took a half step back, creating a safe distance. "If there's nothing else, please move your car immediately. You've seriously obstructed traffic."

"Thank you? Who said I was going to thank you?"

Leng Qingqiu scoffed, her eyes radiating an arrogant disdain. She turned around, took a brown paper bag from the open car window, and slapped it directly onto Lu Jingyan's chest.

"I'm here to give you a chance."

"An opportunity?" Lu Jingyan glanced down at the file folder but didn't take it.

"I've investigated Lu Jingyan."

Leng Qingqiu crossed her arms, adopting a commanding posture. "You're the second young master of the Lu family, but your family is a complete mess. Although you're a branch captain, your meager salary can't even buy a single wheel rim for my car. Living a life within that system, bound by all those rules and regulations, don't you feel stifled?"

She extended a finger and gently tapped Lu Jingyan's shoulder.

"Man, you've successfully caught my attention. Your skills and courage are exactly what I'm looking for. Therefore, I've decided to make an exception and hire you."

The police officers who were watching from the surrounding area—including Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Tiezhu, who were watching the show from upstairs—all gasped in shock.

Is this the legendary domineering CEO quote?

Although the gender has changed, the overwhelming sense of greasiness and self-confidence is exactly the same as Gu Yanchen's!

Lu Jingyan was so angry he laughed.

He looked at the woman in front of him, who had an extremely high opinion of herself, and asked, "Hire me? For what?"

"Be my personal bodyguard."

Leng Qingqiu snapped her fingers, her tone so arrogant it sounded like she was bestowing a favor, "On call 24/7, responsible for my safety, and also... my mood. Once you sign this contract, this check is yours."

She took out a pre-filled check from her bag and waved it in front of Lu Jingyan.

"Ten million. After tax."

"This is just your first year's salary. If you perform well, this Ferrari is yours too."

Leng Qingqiu tossed the car keys into the air, caught them steadily, and said with a teasing look, "How about it? This is more money than you could earn in your entire life as a policeman. As long as you agree, I'll have someone write your resignation letter for you, and I'll pay the penalty for breach of contract. From today onwards, you belong to me, Leng Qingqiu."

The entire room fell silent.

All eyes were on Lu Jingyan. A ten million annual salary, plus a limited edition Ferrari, just to poach a policeman as a bodyguard?

This isn't just poaching talent; this is throwing money at someone's face!

Any ordinary person would probably have given in to such temptation long ago.

But Lu Jingyan just looked at her quietly. In his eyes, hidden behind his glasses, there was no greed, no surprise, not even the slightest fluctuation.

There is only a deep sense of helplessness, like looking at someone with intellectual disabilities.

"Are you done talking?" he asked casually.

Leng Qingqiu was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting his reaction. According to her script, this man should be overjoyed or impressed by her wealth, and then obediently submit to her charms.

"What...do you mean?" She frowned. "You think it's too little? Lu Jingyan, don't be too greedy. Ten million is already the ceiling in the industry."

"Miss Leng, you may have misunderstood something."

Lu Jingyan sighed, reached down to take the file folder off his chest, and without even glancing at it, tossed it back onto the passenger seat of the Ferrari.

"First, I'm not short of money. Although the Lu family's money isn't mine, the money I earn myself is enough for me to spend."

"Secondly, and most importantly."

He slowly reached into his jacket pocket.

Leng Qingqiu thought he was going to sign a document, and her lips were about to curl into a smile, but she saw Lu Jingyan pull out a black leather document holder.

"Smack."

The police officer's ID card was opened, and the silver badge gleamed in the sunlight, stinging Leng Qingqiu's eyes.

"I am a People's Police Officer of the People's Republic of China. I have my beliefs and oath. My duty is to safeguard national security, maintain social order, and protect the personal safety, freedom, and legitimate property of citizens."

Lu Jingyan's voice wasn't loud, but every word was firm and resounding, carrying an inviolable righteousness.

"I belong only to the country and the people."

"It does not belong to any one person."