CHAPTER 110: SECURITY TEAM!

Getting back to the mansion, Lin Xuan Qi got a pleasant surprise.

Sima Long was waiting for him with his wife, Zhang Jie.

A man whom Lin Xuan Qi had never seen before was also with them.

The man, who was around their age, was well dressed like a young master and had dark eye rings around his eyes.

"Brother Sima Long, I was about to pay you a visit later." Lin Xuan Qi greeted Sima Long and bowed to Zhang Jie.

Zhang Jie slightly bent her knees to return the bow.

Sima Long quickly held onto her and said, "Be careful, my dear..."

The difference in Sima Long’s attitude towards Zhang Jie made Lin Xuan Qi perturbed.

He got his answer very soon.

"Heh. My wife is..." Sima Long rubbed Zhang Jie’s tummy and Zhang Jie smacked his hand away.

"Ouch."

"What if you hurt your child?" Zhang Jie shook her head and lectured Sima Long.

Well, at least some things remained the same.

"Congratulations, brother Sima Long."

Lin Xuan Qi gave them a smile and congratulated them.

"Quick, take a seat." He gestured with his hands for them to take a seat.

"It’s less than three months and we are not supposed to tell anyone.

"The elders think that by doing so, the child has a higher chance of survival." Sima Long took a sip from his teacup and said.

Lin Xuan Qi nodded and was glad that Sima Long treated him as someone close enough to know of this news.

"Oh, and do meet my friend here, Liu Shao." Sima Long introduced the young man to Lin Xuan Qi.

"Pleased to meet you, young master Liu." Lin Xuan Qi bowed to the young man.

"It’s a pleasure for me too." Liu Shao returned his bow and kept quiet.

Sima Long gave out a sigh and explained, "Liu Shao’s father is now in secluded cultivation.

"Their whole clan’s future depends on his success, so he is stressed over it.

"His clan deals with many businesses in Hong Feng City, feel free to seek help from him if you must."

"Then, let me give you thanks in advance." Lin Xuan Qi said and proposed a toast to Liu Shao.

"A friend of Sima Long is my friend too."

Liu Shao said and picked up the teacup in front of him.

Lin Xuan Qi downed his cup of tea and put it down onto the table.

He didn’t mind making new friends and it would be great if Liu Shao could help with his business later.

And speaking about business...

"Zhang Jie, the first batch of soap shall be ready in three days’ time.

"It will be great to have your sisters and friends notified." Lin Xuan Qi said.

"Really? I am bothered by them constantly about the soap and finally I would be able to get them off my back." Zhang Jie said and gave out a sigh of relief.

They went on and discussed the details of the opening.

Liu Shao offered some advice now and then, which impressed Lin Xuan Qi.

"Here’s to a successful launch."

When everything was settled, Lin Xuan Qi picked up his teacup and proposed a drink to them.

They did the same and downed the tea in a mouthful.

Lastly, Lin Xuan Qi glanced at Sima Long and said, "When the business is settled, maybe we can go for an outing?"

"That’s a great idea." Sima Long was excited about the suggestion.

"Liu Shao, come join us to help get rid of your anxieties."

Liu Shao nodded at Sima Long’s suggestion.

They picked a date that was four days later.

Lin Xuan Qi felt that it would be safer for him to go with Sima Long and his entourage of bodyguards.

After that, Sima Long, Zhang Jie and Liu Shao bid him farewell and left.

Lin Xuan Qi sat and thought about the outing and fun things he could be doing.

He was one to work hard when required, but he wouldn’t mind enjoying the rewards for his hard work.

Otherwise, what’s the point of it all?

Even giving birth was risky here in the Da Qian Dynasty.

So, it was best to live life to the fullest.

While he was in his thoughts, Xue Cong, who was standing not too far away from him, glanced at him and felt a sense of fulfillment.

Master Lin has become more and more like a young master.

...

"Master Lin, there you are."

Liu Shi Shi’s voice took him out of his thoughts.

He glanced out of the main hall and saw that she was with a group of men and women.

They were dressed ruggedly, with a weapon slung on their waist.

Their glances were menacing, and the servants didn’t dare to be in their path.

Even though five of them were women, they also exuded a menacing aura.

"These are my friends who were previously from the Yi Mei and Storm Fist Thunder Sect."

Lin Xuan Qi glanced and inspected them carefully.

They were burly, with scars all over their bodies.

Thick calluses covered their knuckles.

A sign that at least they were tough and physically much stronger than an average adult.

"Master Lin." They bowed and greeted him.

"You know the terms I’m offering?" Lin Xuan Qi asked.

They glanced at each other, lowered their heads and said, "Yes, Master Lin."

"Then, let me brief you on the rules we have here."

Lin Xuan Qi stood up and recited the list of rules he had for the security team.

"If any guards are found to be negligent... the team leader shall also be implicated.

"If any guards take bribes or bully anyone... the team leader shall also be implicated."

As he went on, the men and women’s expressions became more and more anxious, especially the face of Liu Shi Shi.

She was the team leader that would be implicated.

Liu Shi Shi wasn’t sure if he had thought of it on the spot to pick on her... especially after what had happened.

When he was finished with the rules, the men and women gave out a long sigh and said, "Yes, Master Lin. We agree to the rules and are willing to join."

"Welcome to the Lin Clan." Lin Xuan Qi said and glanced over to Xue Cong.

Xue Cong nodded at him and went to get the payment for their service.

It didn’t take her long, and she returned with a tray that had ten taels of silver on the tray.