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Due to the failed assassination attempt on Xue by Lu Chun, Jufeng placed great importance on Xue's security. He instructed Lezheng to send six capable and reliable bodyguards to protect Xue, while he himself took Tong Bailong to Gentle Land for some leisure.
Of course, if this truly was Gentle Land, it must be the most gentle and fragrant place.
Today marked the end of military training at Huan City University. The Five Sisters Group gathered to celebrate Sister Xue's successful completion of the training experience. Lu Qijia invited Jufeng over under the pretense of needing a bodyguard, which inevitably led to teasing remarks from the sisters.
As night fell, Jufeng arrived at Azure Waterside with Tong Bailong. Having been a bodyguard for over a week, Jufeng was already quite adept at his role and had grown accustomed to the five charming ladies in this luxurious residence.
However, despite his familiarity, he still pulled Tong Bailong in as a shield; at that moment, brotherly camaraderie had to be set aside as he found it difficult to resist the allure of these five beauties.
Upon entering, the Five Sisters were taken aback by Tong Bailong's imposing figure. Under the gaze of five pairs of enchanting eyes, Tong Bailong rarely showed a shy expression.
"Wind... Brother Jufeng, I think I should go back. I... I'm feeling a bit..."
Seeing Tong Bailong's reaction, Jufeng secretly rejoiced. It seemed that bringing someone along as a buffer was indeed effective; now he wouldn't have to face these five delicate girls alone.
Since he had already tricked Tong Bailong into coming, Jufeng couldn't easily let him leave. With an arm that seemed disproportionate, he firmly pulled the burly man into the villa.
"Brother Feng, is this the friend you wanted to introduce us to? He looks so tall! Hello, I'm Liu Xiao; you can call me Mei."
Mei was the most vivacious among them. After spending several days together, she had clearly bonded with Jufeng and held no reservations about his friend. She approached him cheerfully to greet him, leaving Tong Bailong stunned and unsure how to respond.
"Um... hello, I'm Tong Bailong, a... friend of Brother Jufeng."
"Just a friend."
Just as Tong Bailong was about to speak, Jufeng quickly interrupted him. Romain didn't want to expose his connections to the Underworld, and since he wasn't short on money these days, he would have decisively given up this job if it weren't for the good rapport he had with these sisters.
"Since you're a friend of Feng, that makes you our friend too. Come in and have a seat; the food will be ready soon."
Lu Qijia welcomed Jufeng and Tong Bailong inside and arranged for them to sit down. Romain glanced around and noticed that in the kitchen were Second Sister and Eldest Sister. He couldn't help but feel curious; he hadn't expected these young ladies to know how to cook—wasn't it supposed to be the case that they never touched a drop of water?
Sister Four, Jiang Xue, noticed Romain's confusion. As she took dishes from the cupboard, she explained, "Feng, you might not know this, but Eldest Sister has a Michelin Three-Star Chef certification, and Second Sister is quite skilled in cooking as well. So the three of us are very fortunate; we usually cook for ourselves when we go out for events. You’re in for a treat this time; this is something many men can only dream of enjoying."
Jufeng knew Jiang Xue was speaking the truth. From their interactions, he could tell that these five sisters were not just pretty faces; they were genuinely talented individuals and not at all pretentious or arrogant. Being able to taste the culinary skills of the Five Sisters Group would surely make most men feel fulfilled. Moreover, Romain was enjoying a luxurious dinner with beautifully arranged dishes served at the table—something even the Chairman of the Earth Federation might not experience.
This was another reason why Romain continued with this job. Aside from Eldest Sister being somewhat aloof towards him, the others were very understanding, completely different from the typical wealthy heiresses. Romain was someone who knew how to be grateful; they had generously helped him when he needed money the most, so he certainly wouldn't turn his back on them.
After listening to Jiang Xue's explanation, Romain feigned ignorance, which he had found to be the simplest and most effective way to interact with girls during these days. Sure enough, after a couple of playful huffs from Sister Xue, she stopped pressing him.
The table soon filled with fragrant dishes prepared by Second Sister and Eldest Sister after they quickly freshened up to remove any lingering smell of oil. The dinner officially began.
There were about a dozen dishes on the table; each one was small in portion but exquisitely presented. Romain was fine since he didn't have a big appetite, but Tong Bailong felt somewhat troubled. A quick glance made him feel that even if all the food were left for him alone, it might still not be enough—let alone having to share it with six others. Reluctantly, he had to suck in his stomach and pretend to eat politely.
Romain knew all too well about Tong Bailong's voracious appetite. Seeing him tiptoeing at the dining table made Romain curse himself for being foolish. However, since they were guests at someone else's feast, it would be embarrassing to shamelessly ask for more food.
Sister Five was happily eating at the table while the two men exchanged glances filled with silent communication; Tong Bailong was clearly complaining while Romain kept trying to reassure him.
Before long, one attentive sister noticed something unusual about Romain and Tong Bailong—it was none other than Eldest Sister Wen Yun, who usually maintained an air of coolness.
“ Jufeng, what are you two doing? If my cooking isn't good, just say it. Why whisper under your breath?”
Wen Yun's words drew the attention of the other four sisters, who looked at Jufeng in confusion. Could it be that the dishes from the Michelin Three-Star Chef weren't satisfactory? Then what was all the fuss about?
Jufeng felt the gaze of five beautiful women on him, and his heart sank.
This is bad; I've really messed up.
“No, no! Eldest Sister’s cooking is exquisite, unparalleled in the world—it's simply amazing! It's the best meal I've ever had!”
“Then what were you whispering about?”
“Uh…” Jufeng thought to himself, Sorry, buddy, but I have to throw you under the bus.
“Well, my friend has a big appetite, so I was worried this wouldn't be enough for him.”
…
The situation unfolded simply: amidst the laughter of the Five Sisters and Tong Bailong's embarrassment, Lu Qijia called for an extra-large fruit cake to be delivered. However, during the rest of the dinner, Tong Bailong never lifted his head again.
The dinner ended quickly. The five sisters worked efficiently together and soon transformed the messy table into a clean one. After tidying up, Second Sister and Eldest Sister went off to rest early, while Lu Qijia and Jufeng sat down in the Green Grass Courtyard to share their thoughts. As for Sister Xue and her younger sister, they were full of curiosity about Tong Bailong as a novelty and happily pulled him onto the sofa to play.
Near Washing City by the sea, a gentle sea breeze blew in during the evening. The faint tang of fresh grass mixed with the delicate aroma of wine wafted away in the cool breeze.
Cool Breeze had a message, but what did the lady mean?
Jufeng saw Tong Bailong looking somewhat awkward amidst two quirky sprites, and for some reason, he felt quite pleased. Lost in thought, he didn’t even notice when Lu Qijia approached him.
“I must say, your friend is quite popular.”
Lu Qijia sat gracefully across from Jufeng, following his gaze to the three people inside who were playing around, a look of inexplicable affection in his eyes.
Hearing this, Jufeng turned his head with a smile, neither confirming nor denying it. However, the topic shifted as he asked about something concerning himself.
“You called for me earlier; what’s going on? Is there something you can’t handle?”
Lu Qijia picked up a tall glass, her slender fingers wrapping around the delicate stem as she gently swirled it, causing the deep purple liquid inside to ripple.
“So, what do you think of today’s Bai Mei Ban?”
“Ah?” Jufeng was taken aback by the sudden question. He thought to himself, why is she asking me this? “It’s great! Your sisters’ skills are truly top-notch. Didn’t you see Tong Bailong drooling non-stop?”
“Mm-hmm, that’s good to hear. Since we’ve treated you to such a lavish meal, don’t you think you should repay us somehow?”
So they were waiting for me here. Jufeng understood; indeed, there’s no such thing as a free dinner!
“We are essentially in a contractual relationship. If there’s anything I can help with, I’ll certainly do my part.”
"Just a little extra work," Lu Qijia said, finally lifting his glass to take a sip of his drink. He continued, "Tomorrow we will be going out of town for a performance, probably for about a week. I would like to ask you to accompany us for protection. Of course, the payment will be calculated separately."
Jufeng pondered for a moment. During this time, Washing City should be Peaceful and Clear. Xue's health had also recovered quite well, and the hurricane had entered a stable phase. There shouldn't be any major issues for now, so protecting them while they were out shouldn't pose much of a problem.
"Sure, no problem. But I would like to bring Tong Bailong along with me. That should be fine, right? As long as food and accommodation are provided, there won't be any additional charges."
"Alright, it's a deal!"
"Ding!"
In the tranquil night, two glasses clinked gently together, blooming like a beautiful flower in full bloom!
(To be continued)
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