?46: Section 46 Other Tasks 46: Section 46 Other Tasks Looking at Madam Qian among others, who were ready to burst in anger, Jin Xin promptly stepped into the elevator feeling smug.

    Hai Mingzhu, holding back her laughter, burst out in peals of laughter inside the elevator.

    She gave Jin Xin a thumbs up and said, “President Jin, you’re really manly!”

    Not until the elevator doors opened again did Hai Mingzhu stop her laughter.

    For a moment, all three of them did not step out of the elevator.

    It wasn’t because they were trapped on the eerie thirteenth floor, but because a man was standing in front of the elevator doors.

    The person was blocking the door like a plank.

    Hai Mingzhu looked at the man.

    He was in a neat suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and exuded an elegant demeanor.

    She did not understand why someone like him would have a bad habit of blocking the doors.

    Both Shen Yue and Jin Xin seemed to have changed expressions slightly.

    Seeing the three of them, the man politely introduced himself, “My name is Li Jixian, the executive vice president of Giant Industries.” He seemed to recognize all three of them, “President Jin, Advisor Shen, and Miss Hai, am I correct?”

    Hai Mingzhu was left speechless.

    Li Jixian?

    The man holding the real power in Giant Industries, just behind Li Jiye.

    And he has been waiting at the elevator for them for quite some time?

    The expressions of Jin Xin and Shen Yue seemed a bit surprised, but Jin Xin instantly put on his businessman’s demeanor.

    “I wonder what you might need from us, President Li?”

    “Oh, it’s not an order.” Li Jixian seemed to have a completely different personality from his older brother: he was quite affable.

    “I just have some personal matters to discuss with you three.

    Would it be convenient for you to come to my office?

    It’s on the seventy-seventh floor.”

    Right, this elevator is going to be smoking from excessive use.

    Do you folks from the Li Family enjoy keeping people running up and down?

    Hai Mingzhu could not understand why they would do such thing.

    Li Jiye had just terminated the contract with Golden Soup Security, and now Li Jixian came to discuss another agreement.

    Could it be that he is planning to sign a new contract?

    Jin Xin smiled and said, “President Li, you’re really polite.

    It’s not mealtime now, so we are quite free.”

    Li Jixian chuckled, seemingly laughing at Jin Xin’s humor.

    He then led them to the seventy-seventh floor and into his office.

    The office, more than a hundred square meters in size, does not have any semblance of a modern workplace.

    The room was filled with a faint sandalwood aroma.

    There was no traditional boss’s table, but instead a solid wooden writing desk.

    It had sheets of rice paper, a brush holder, and an inkstone on it.

    There was a stone tea table by the window with several root-carved stools.

    On the wall hung a landscape painting with a profound meaning.

    A row of bookshelves stood opposite to the door, filled mostly with old books.

    His office didn’t look like a place for work, but rather a refined study room.

    Li Jixian invited everyone to sit down and ordered his secretary to serve tea.

    After his secretary left and all the necessary arrangements had been made, Li Jixian finally addressed the guests: “You might find it abrupt as I have never met you before and suddenly asked for a meeting.

    It really is somewhat presumptuous.”

    Jin Xin was definitely skilled at handling such situations, “President Li, just get straight to the point.

    We are tight-lipped.”

    Li Jixian gave a forced laugh and kept beating around the bush.

    “I know that my elder brother, President Li, decided to terminate the contract with your company.

    I am a bit upset on behalf of Golden Soup Security.

    Among the six security agencies, Golden Soup Security is undoubtedly the most outstanding.”

    Shen Yue suddenly asked, “Has President Li seen our performance?”

    Li Jixian looked at Shen Yue in admiration, “Not only have I seen it, but I’m also very impressed.

    Given that kind of situation, Advisor Shen performed brilliantly and is simply the best partner for President Jin in the security industry.”

    “Qi Family Security not only put on a show but also secretly recorded the scene?” Hai Mingzhu guessed.

    Li Jixian looked at Hai Mingzhu and praised her as well: “That’s essentially it.

    Miss Hai is very smart to have guessed it.”

    From the moment she entered the office, Hai Mingzhu realized that Li Jixian was following the refined businessman model, which is in stark contrast to Li Jiye’s domineering CEO persona.

    Hearing Li Jixian praising her and feeling that this second son of the Li Family is very affable and likeable, Hai Mingzhu happily replied, “Thank you for your compliment, President Li.

    You are so different from your elder brother.”

    Li Jixian laughed a bit shyly, finally getting to the point: “At that time, we were actually watching the broadcast of the thirteenth floor.

    Given the current troubles of the Li Family, after watching the video, my two brothers and I decided to choose some security personnel for our personal safety.

    The test on the thirteenth floor, on one hand, was to evaluate the overall performances, and on the other hand, to provide us with some references for our decision.”

    “All three of you need protection?

    All three sons of the Li Family?” Jin Xin’s eyes slightly shone, giving Li Jixian a questioning look, who then nodded, “Then the Li Family must be in trouble, right?” He subtly hinted that whoever dared to pick on the Li Family must be quite a formidable opponent!

    Li Jixian picked up the teacup and took a sip.

    His expression showed a hint of unease.

    Setting down the cup, he apologized, “I’d love to discuss some things about the Li Family with you all.

    However, since my elder brother has made his decision, I cannot leak this to unrelated people anymore.

    I hope you can understand.”

    “Then why did you call us here?” Hai Mingzhu felt that Li Jixian was fine in every other aspect, except that he was overly indecisive.

    He had talked for a long time, yet she did not have any idea about his true intentions.

    Li Jixian noticed Hai Mingzhu’s dissatisfaction and said apologetically: “I didn’t put it well.

    I’m in a bind because I want to hire you to protect someone, and it’s related to the Li Family.”

    Hai Mingzhu was almost ready to splash the tea in front of her on Li Jixian’s face to wake him up.

    Shen Yue beside her said, “So you’re saying there are two issues within the Li Family.

    One is the issue handled by President Li, related to you three brothers, and the other is related to the Li Family, not involving you three brothers.

    Hence, you think you can ignore your elder brother’s orders.

    You appreciate our performance on the thirteenth floor and think we are competent.

    That’s why you would like to hire us for this job?”

    Li Jixian sighed in relief, “Advisor Shen is truly Advisor Shen, much clearer than me.”

    “So, who does President Li want us to protect?” Shen Yue felt that if Li Jixian continued to go around in circles, they might have to spend the night in the Giant Building.

    So, he took over the conversation.

    Li Jixian took a photo from the drawer of his desk and handed it to Jin Xin.

    The photo was of a very pure-looking girl who appeared to be a high school student.

    She had a bright smile, and her eyes curved like crescents when she smiled.

    “Who is this?” asked Jin Xin with a frown.

    “This is my Aunt Cui’s daughter, her name is Li Yawei.” Li Jixian looked at Jin Xin, “President Jin should have done some research on the Li Family.

    Do you know that our father had four….” he cut himself off.

    Jin Xin caught on immediately, “So the late Mr.

    Giant Li had four acknowledged romantic relationships, and I heard the woman he was involved with in the fourth relationship was named Cui Xin’ai.

    They had a daughter named Li Yawei. Sёarch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Is President Li referring to this mother and daughter?”

    Li Jixian heaved a sigh of relief and seemed relieved to see that Jin Xin had understood the situation, “Yes, that’s basically the situation.

    For some reasons, Ya Wei has been studying in Australia.

    Recently, she had some issues and is returning home tomorrow.

    So, if you decide to take the job, I will send the details of her flight to your phone, President Jin.”

    “Li Yawei had some issues?” Shen Yue caught on to the subtle details that others may have missed.

    Li Jixian hesitated for a moment before saying: “I’m really not sure about the specifics.” Looking at the three, he solemnly added: “This I truly do not know.

    It’s not that I’m hiding anything, but I could tell there was something wrong from Aunt Cui’s tone.

    While she did not make it clear, she seemed very anxious.

    So I hope that while you guys are protecting Ya Wei, you can also investigate what exactly is going on.”