Beauty and the Bodyguard

Tonight, Yi Lin would leave. It was late but Chu Pengzhan didn’t go home. He sat in the chairman’s office in Pengzhan Towers, smoking as there was nothing he could do.

Chu Pengzhan didn’t go back to see Lin Yi off because he didn’t want to tell Lin Yi what happened in his office today, making him bear the pressure. He should bear it himself, not Lin Yi.

Chu Pengzhan wasn’t addicted to smoking but at this moment, the ashtray on his table had a small mountain of cigarette butts. Some even fell on the table and ash was everywhere.

Chu Pengzhan wasn’t in the mood to clean up those cigarette butts and ash. All he was focused on was Pengzhan Industry and Yaoyao’s future.

He could give up Pengzhan Industries, but he could not give up his most precious daughter.

Chu Pengzhan was a man who valued feelings and he was completely opposite to those who valued their business more. Some people could sacrifice their children’s marriage for their business and force them to marry people they don’t like, but Chu Pengzhan could give up on everything for the sake of his daughter’s happiness!

Chu Pengzhan wanted to die. If he could solve all these by death, he’d rather be dead!

But he couldn’t die! His death wouldn’t change Chu Mengyao’s fate. There was some room to discuss from House Xiao’s words, and Zhao Qibing’s request was the most reasonable one. He didn’t ask for too much, but what he asked for definitely wasn’t small either. It was within the limit Chu Pengzhan could accept. However, House Yu’s request went overboard. They didn’t only ask for the company’s shares, but they want Yaoyao to marry into their family as the concubine!

If Chu Mengyao didn’t mind, then Chu Pengzhan won’t oppose it. However, the current situation was that it was impossible for Yaoyao to marry into their family. He knew his daughter too well and he knew that she would rather die than being forced to marry!

Chu Pengzhan checked the time and thought that Lin Yi should’ve left already. No matter how helpless Chu Pengzhan felt, he hesitated for a long time and eventually dialed his father’s number.

Chu Pengzhan didn’t want his father to worry for him anymore. He retired already and he should enjoy his later life yet Chu Pengzhan always bothered him with business problems.

This time, House Chu was in extreme danger. If they didn’t think of anything, House Chu would perish!

If House Yu forced him to marry Chu Mengyao into their family, will he have to put on the wedding veil for her?

“Pengzhan, are you troubled right now?” Old Master Chu picked up and asked calmly.

“Father, you know what happened here?” Chu Pengzhan was slightly surprised.

“Some of it. Although you are the chairman of the company, don’t forget that I created it myself. There are still some of my people working there,” he replied.

“Father, what should I do? Pengzhan Industries is over. House Xiao, Zhao Qibing and House Yu are all pressuring me at the same time. It’s time all of the heavy influences came to Songshan. They are all pressuring me!” Chu Pengzhan let it all out, “I’m helpless, I don’t know what to do…”

“If they want Pengzhan Industries, just give it to them. You should know that when I was young, I used to operate a company. But because I didn’t have enough experience, it went bankrupt…” Old Master Chu smiled as he comforted Chu Pengzhan, “Pengzhan Industries is my second company! When I created Pengzhan Industries, I was around the same age as you! So, even if you fail this time, it doesn’t mean that you won’t have another chance in the future…”

“Father, I can give up on my business, but I can’t give up on Yaoyao’s happiness! If I marry her into House Yu, her life would be ruined!” Chu Pengzhan laughed bitterly, “You know Yaoyao’s personality well, she would rather die than marry into House Yu!”

“Why does she have to marry House Yu?” Old Master Chu laughed, “Didn’t I tell you to marry her to Lin Yi?”

“Oh?” Chu Pengzhan was surprised but immediately smiled bitterly, “Lin Yi lost all his kungfu and he wants to go back to his old home to find a way to regain his powers. I tried to make him stay, asking him to be my son-in-law. I offered Pengzhan Industries as dowry and marry Yaoyao to him, but he declined the offer…”

“Pengzhan, that way of thinking is wrong! Pengzhan Industries is nothing to Lin Yi! You need to look further instead of being troubled by the benefits before your eyes!” Old Master Chu said, “Did you forget what I told you before? Our House Chu is trying to seek connection with Lin Yi. We’re definitely not him trying to seize our assets away!”

“I didn’t forget about it and that’s why I’ve always treated him kindly, treating him as my own…” Chu Pengzhan replied modestly.

“Then why is your problem is a problem then?” Old Master Chu smiled.

“Huh?” Chu Pengzhan was still unclear of what his father meant.

“Lin Yi is more important than keeping the company!”

“You mean…” Chu Pengzhan froze for a second. He understood what his father meant briefly but he was unsure.

“Isn’t Lin Yi going home to hide from the mess? Why don’t you just bring Yaoyao alone and go with him?” Old Master Chu smiled, “If Lin Yi isn’t staying, send Yaoyao to him!”

“What? But Lin Yi has a girlfriend… And this time his girlfriend is going with him too. It’s not appropriate for me and Yaoyao to go, is it?” Chu Pengzhan felt like he was being too shameless.

“Who told you to go with him?” Old Master Chu argued, “Don’t tell him first, follow his steps after he leaves first. Once you arrive, it’s not like he can chase you away.”

“Oh, is that so?” Chu Pengzhan asked, “But isn’t this too shameless? Plus Lin Yi has a girlfriend already, wouldn’t Yaoyao be the concubine if she went?”

Although Chu Pengzhan could accept Tang Yun because of his daughter, and he also made this clear when he negotiated with Lin Yi. However, it was under the circumstance that he married Chu Mengyao. His daughter would’ve taken the lead and if his daughter doesn’t mind about Tang Yun, he won’t say anything either.

But if he followed Lin Yi with Yaoyao, wouldn’t she be below Tang Yun?

“Oh, then do you want Yaoyao to marry House Yu or Lin Yi?” Old Master Chu asked.

“I… I understand!” Chu Pengzhan finally realized what he meant. It looked like Old Master Chu was the one who saw everything thoroughly!