C17 The School Belle's Invitation

Lin Hu's expression kept changing. He was used to navigating the complexities of life, and he had a bit of a tough streak, but only within what he could understand. Now, this was completely beyond his comprehension. How could someone walk out of a painting?

"Mr. Chen! You have to save me!" Lin Hu pleaded again, his words sincere. "I'll do anything if you save me!"

"Alright!" Chen Ping emerged from the master bedroom and sat on the living room sofa before speaking. "Since I'm here, I'll help you. The situation may look strange, but it's really not that big of a deal. If I encounter it, it's just a matter of a slap. If one slap isn't enough, then two!"

"But..." Chen Ping hesitated slightly.

"Mr. Chen, is there a problem?" Lin Hu, quick to notice, immediately asked.

"It's not exactly a problem," Chen Ping considered for a moment before continuing. "The opponent's strength might not be weaker than yours, and I can't protect you all the time!"

"Mr. Chen, I'm willing to pay you for protection!"

"Your money doesn't interest me! My time is valuable, and I can't waste it all on you!"

Lin Hu grew anxious, but Chen Ping added, "However, there is a way to solve this!"

With that, Chen Ping took out a specially crafted charm and tossed it to Lin Hu. "I made this charm when I had some free time. Keep it close, and it might just save your life in a critical moment!"

Lin Hu was thrilled and didn't ask many questions. He quickly tucked the protective charm into his chest, keeping it close. This was a lifesaver.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen!" Lin Hu expressed his gratitude.

Chen Ping replied, "No need to thank me. Since you're following me, I'll naturally protect you. All you need to do is carry out every task I assign."

"Also, think carefully about whether you've wronged anyone in the past. Whoever's targeting you must have a deep grudge."

"If we can figure out who it is in advance, we might gain a slight advantage."

With that, Chen Ping stood up and walked out.

Thirty minutes later, Chen Ping arrived home. As he got out of the car, Xu Tianshou suddenly handed him a card, saying, "Mr. Chen! Hello! This is a Diamond VIP card for the Drunken Immortal Lounge. You can spend freely with no limit!"

"Free food and drinks?" Chen Ping was surprised.

"Exactly!"

"That's thoughtful of you!" Chen Ping took the VIP card and casually slipped it into his pocket.

"Mr. Chen, you're a man of great abilities. I hope you can look out for me in the future," Xu Tianshou said, bowing even more respectfully than he had with Lin Hu.

Once Chen Ping went upstairs, Xu Tianshou drove off and called Lin Hu.

"Boss! I gave the Diamond VIP card for the Drunken Immortal Lounge to Mr. Chen!"

"You did well!"

On the phone, Lin Hu's voice was urgent, "Get some people over here right away. Have some stay downstairs and others in the living room!"

"And make sure to send a team to clean up Villa No. 1. Move all my personal belongings out because tomorrow I'm giving the villa to Mr. Chen! This can't wait! Do it now!"

"Got it!"

"By the way, has that boss been taken care of?"

"Yes, he's been dealt with."

"Remember! Whatever Mr. Chen instructs must be done flawlessly. This is an opportunity for both of us. If we seize it, success is within reach!"

Lin Hu had seen more of the world than Xu Tianshou, and at this moment, he could see further ahead.

The next day.

As Chen Ping came downstairs, he saw Lin Hu with Xu Tianshou, Achao, and several men in black suits standing guard.

"What's going on...?"

Chen Ping was puzzled. He had gone straight to bed last night without any training and had just woken up, unaware of what was happening downstairs.

"Mr. Chen!" Lin Hu handed over a set of keys and a stack of documents. "I've had the villa cleaned up. Here are the keys, and you can move in anytime! Also, the property is now officially in your name!"

"And the leave of absence you asked me to handle last night? It's all taken care of and right here!"

Lin Hu was very respectful. Chen Ping nodded slightly, quite satisfied. This was Lin Hu's true value; some tasks were better handled by Lin Hu than by himself. Most importantly, it saved a lot of time.

"What do you have there?" Chen Ping noticed Xu Tianshou holding a newspaper and said, "Let me see that!" Xu Tianshou immediately handed over the newspaper.

"Nanyang City Businessman Zhao Yan Falls into River..." Chen Ping's eyes caught the headline right away, and he chuckled, "Well done. Let's consider yesterday's events as water under the bridge."

Xu Tianshou felt a wave of relief wash over him and quickly added, "Mr. Chen, you have such keen insight, immediately seeing Zhao Yan for what he was! Last night, I even called some friends over in Nanyang City, and it turns out Zhao Yan had been causing trouble for a lot of female college students!"

"Now that Zhao Yan is gone, it's a bit of justice for those young women he wronged!" Chen Ping smiled but said nothing. The matter with Zhao Yan was just something he happened upon and dealt with in passing. For people like that, Chen Ping didn't have the time to go out of his way to target them, but if they crossed his path, he didn't mind taking them down.

Just then, Lee Jiayao called. Chen Ping waved his hand, signaling to Lin Hu and the others that they could leave. "Chen Ping! Are you okay?"

Chen Ping answered the call as he walked outside, chuckling, "I'm fine. I meant to call you last night, but something came up, and I completely forgot!"

On the other end, Lee Jiayao sighed with relief, "It's all my fault for yesterday. If it weren't for me..."

Chen Ping interrupted her self-blame, "It wasn't your fault. You don't need to feel guilty!"

Then, recalling the car accident from a previous life, Chen Ping earnestly advised, "Jiayao! There's something important you need to remember: for the next week, don't go out, and definitely avoid using any form of transportation!"

"And make sure to keep the good luck charm I gave you with you at all times!"

"Okay!"

After hanging up, Chen Ping breathed a sigh of relief. Even though the charm would protect Jiayao in the event of an accident, it was best to avoid such situations altogether.

5:30 PM.

Chen Ping took a shower and got ready to head to the Dragon Villa at Misty Mountain to meditate and absorb the natural energy.

However, just as he stepped out, his phone rang. It was the campus beauty, Su Hanxue.

"Chen Ping! You haven't forgotten what you promised me last night, right?"

Su Hanxue's voice came through the line, "I'm at the school gate. Hurry up and pick me up! Let's go grab dinner together!"