Chapter 321: The Hua Family’s Bodyguard

Chapter 321: Chapter 321: The Hua Family’s Bodyguard

Qin Tianxuan rubbed his forehead, a massive headache coming on.

He knew that old man Huang Tian all too well. He was definitely capable of pulling a ridiculous stunt like sending Niannian to the Imperial Capital.

’The kid’s still in elementary school...’

’But the head of Dragon Platform Phoenix Hall was just that absurd!’

Meanwhile, outside, fire trucks and ambulances had arrived.

Qin Tianxuan quietly slipped out the back door. Over by the front of the building, Hua Zhaoxing’s family, along with Li Qingcheng and the others, were waiting anxiously.

If not for their men holding them back, Li Qingcheng and Bai Chuxia would have charged into the billowing smoke of the fire.

Qin Tianxuan waited until the scene had quieted down before stepping out from the shadows.

The moment Bai Chuxia saw him, she started to rush over, overjoyed.

But before the young woman could reach him, another graceful figure shot past her, making a beeline for Qin Tianxuan’s embrace.

Speechless, Qin Tianxuan raised a hand, stopping the charging Li Qingcheng in her tracks.

"My little adjutant, thank you for your concern, but you should have some faith in me. You think a few punks could actually hurt me?"

Li Qingcheng giggled mischievously, shedding all the dignity of the Commandery Princess of the Imperial Capital in that moment.

She had simply wanted to use the chaos as an excuse to throw herself into his arms.

Qin Tianxuan dismissed her with a few short words. "Go back and wait for my news. If you don’t listen, you’ll never see me again!"

Li Qingcheng was fuming, but she was genuinely afraid she’d never see him again. In the end, she led Bai Chuxia away, looking back over her shoulder every few steps.

Over on the other side, Hua Zhaoxing approached, bringing a reluctant-looking Yan Xinyue with him.

The young master of the Hua Family was now profusely grateful, gripping Qin Tianxuan’s hand and refusing to let go. "Mr. Qin, I really don’t know how to thank you! No, I am beyond grateful! You’re my whole family’s savior! You were the one who helped Hua Hua on the plane last time, too. I was in such a hurry then, I didn’t even thank you personally."

From the side, Yan Xinyue begrudgingly added, "Thanks. But when the people from the Police Department ask later, I still have to tell the truth. You used a knife to hurt those people just now..."

’Using a military dagger to hurt someone? I did that to save your daughter!’

’What’s wrong with Yan Xinyue’s brain?’

Qin Tianxuan chuckled dryly. "Brother Hua, you really need to get this wife of yours in line! She doesn’t seem to have her priorities straight, nor does she have any concept of gratitude!"

His words sent Yan Xinyue into a fury. She lifted her hand and slapped her husband, Hua Zhaoxing, right across the face.

"Just you try and get me in line!"

Clutching his face, Hua Zhaoxing was so embarrassed he was at a loss for what to do. He didn’t even dare to breathe a word in protest.

His status in the family was plain to see.

Yan Xinyue was seething.

’The little shop clerk I’ve always looked down on is actually a highly skilled master!’

’How could she ever show her face again?’

With her spoiled-brat temper flaring, her common sense flew out the window. "You saved Hua Hua, but don’t expect me to look at you any differently. Go on, how much money do you want as a reward?"

She arrogantly pulled out her phone. "I’ll include the money for the milk tea delivery."

Qin Tianxuan laughed coldly once more. "A reward? How much do you think your own daughter’s life is worth?"

Yan Xinyue’s face flushed crimson. She knew she’d said the wrong thing.

Gritting her teeth and stomping her foot in a fit of pique, she finally picked up her daughter and climbed into the ambulance.

"I’m taking Hua Hua for a check-up. Hua Zhaoxing, hurry up and call the private hospital. Stop dawdling with this detestable man!"

After the ambulance drove away, Hua Zhaoxing, his face red with embarrassment, apologized once more.

Qin Tianxuan was at a loss for words with him as well. "Forget it. As long as Hua Hua is alright, that’s all that matters."

Hua Zhaoxing grabbed him and wouldn’t let go. "Mr. Qin, my bodyguards are completely useless. Your skills are extraordinary. Working as a simple clerk is beneath you. I sincerely wish to hire you as Hua Hua’s bodyguard!"

Qin Tianxuan was about to refuse outright.

Just then, Hua Zhaoxing’s phone buzzed, and an anonymous message appeared on the screen.

Qin Tianxuan caught a glimpse of it.

It was a threat!

"You got lucky this time, Hua Zhaoxing. You won’t be so fortunate next time. We’re always watching your wife and daughter..."

Hua Zhaoxing trembled all over as he read it.

As a coddled young master from a wealthy family, when had he ever experienced something like this?

An idea sparked in Qin Tianxuan’s mind.

’Since the Black Snake Association is relentlessly targeting the Hua Family, and the mastermind is probably that Qin Zhan Jun, then going to the Hua household to search for clues might not be a bad idea.’

"Brother Hua, don’t be afraid of their threats! I can protect Hua Hua for the time being!" And so, Qin Tianxuan agreed to the bodyguard job.

Hua Zhaoxing was overjoyed, gripping his hand. "Mr. Qin, I, Hua Zhaoxing, will never forget this kindness as long as I live."

He held Qin Tianxuan in high regard. He personally opened the car door, invited Qin Tianxuan to sit in the back, then yelled at the driver to scram and drove to the Hua Family estate himself.

The Hua Family estate stretched for half a block, with rockeries and streams inside. In a place like the Imperial Capital where every inch of land is worth a fortune, being able to afford such a large mansion showed that the family’s influence was clearly astonishing.

The only drawback was its distance from the city center. Compared to the residences of the truly elite families, it was a world apart.

After they drove through the main gate and into the garage, Hua Zhaoxing suddenly lowered his voice. "Mr. Qin, my mother is the one who calls the shots in the family now. She has a bit of a short fuse. If she says something to offend you later, please don’t take it to heart."

Most people wouldn’t tell their bodyguard that their own mother is ill-tempered.

From his demeanor, Qin Tianxuan could tell that the Hua Family matriarch was going to be a handful.

He was only here for the clues, so he just smiled slightly. "I’ll do my best."

Hua Zhaoxing’s face was etched with worry, likely out of fear of facing the old matriarch.

He led Qin Tianxuan toward the living room of the main house.

They hadn’t even reached it when a roar echoed from inside. "I don’t care what happened to him! Even if someone broke his legs, he must attend this family meeting! He still thinks he can be the heir to the Hua Family? Issue my order: Hua Zhaoxing’s family is cut out of this month’s company dividends!"

Outside, Hua Zhaoxing shuddered.

Qin Tianxuan was speechless. "So that’s the matriarch? That’s some temper she has."

Hua Zhaoxing didn’t dare enter the house, instead pacing nervously outside.

Then another voice came from inside. "Matriarch, please calm your anger. With the Hua Family’s current situation, we could be finished at any moment! You must stay strong. The entire family is counting on you."

Hmm?

Qin Tianxuan looked at Hua Zhaoxing. "What’s going on?"

Hua Zhaoxing hesitated for a moment, then clenched his jaw. "Mr. Qin, you’re Hua Hua’s savior, so I can tell you these family secrets. But you must promise to keep them to yourself!"

Qin Tianxuan frowned. "Is the Hua Family having financial trouble?"

Hua Zhaoxing gave a bitter smile.

On the surface, the Hua Family was prosperous, but in reality, it had long been beset by crises.

They had even started selling off assets to repay their debts.

The four major shareholders who had invested in the Hua Family had all pulled their funding!

Nearly all of the Hua Family’s businesses were running into trouble.

The fatal blow was the Golden Sparrow Silver Alliance suddenly cutting off their line of credit and demanding immediate repayment of all outstanding loans!

Was there any business in the Imperial Capital that didn’t rely on the Golden Sparrow Silver Alliance for loans to manage their cash flow?

Especially for a family enterprise of the Hua Family’s scale, their working capital made up a full two-thirds of their entire net worth.

A staggering twenty billion!

Just as Hua Zhaoxing was saying this, an angry roar came from inside the house. "Who’s out there? Is that Hua Zhaoxing? Get your ass in here!"