The security room was simple, vastly different from the luxurious blue villa just a few meters away. But Ye Qiu didn't mind at all. Compared to his years in the mountain village, the conditions here were heavenly.
Although he had experienced the extravagant lifestyles of the rich and noble during his travels, Ye Qiu preferred the simple and leisurely life of the village. As Uncle Wang used to say: "As long as you have food and clothes, what else is there to worry about?" The simpler one's thoughts, the happier one's life.
Besides, Ye Qiu was confident that it wouldn't be long before the blue villa's doors would open for him.
Though he had already enjoyed Tang Guo's private whirlpool bath during the day, the sudden appearance of Tang Guo had forced him to hurriedly put back on his dirty knock-off Adidas. After running around in the mountains with that crazy woman at night, the cold mountain wind had left him dusty and disheveled.
Ye Qiu decided to break his rule and take another shower. Stripping down completely, he stepped into the shower, letting the cold water rain down on him. Despite the chilly September weather in Beijing, Ye Qiu found the cold water invigorating.
Though he appeared thin and weak, Ye Qiu's physique was surprisingly impressive. His wheat-colored skin gleamed like the finest silk from Suzhou and Hangzhou, flawless and smooth like a baby's. The cold water gave his skin a healthy pink glow. His muscles were perfectly proportioned, neither too bony nor overly bulky, as if meticulously sculpted by a mathematician.
"How else could I hide my unparalleled charm without wearing shabby clothes?" Ye Qiu mused as he applied soap while admiring himself in the bathroom mirror. "This body mustn't be seen by those women. It would be too dangerous."
After his shower, Ye Qiu didn't bother changing into clean clothes. He donned a pair of briefs, made some herbal tea he brought with him, and sat comfortably by the window, like a dutiful gatekeeper watching over the three girls inside.
The blue villa's lights were still on, and Tang Guo and Lin Bao'er's laughter and playful banter echoed through the night. It seemed they weren't planning to sleep anytime soon.
Ye Qiu recalled Shen Mo Nong's thoughtful gaze as he left the living room, making him wary. She was a smart woman, a challenging adversary. It seemed she had noticed something.
But why was such a mature, knowledgeable woman living with two young girls? His task was to protect Tang Guo, but now he had three to worry about. This wasn't a simple job. A bodyguard couldn't protect three targets simultaneously unless they stayed together constantly.
Unless he used his looks to seduce them. But Ye Qiu considered himself a professional with principles and wouldn't resort to such measures unless absolutely necessary.
Thinking about the three girls reminded him of Lan Kexin, whom he had met on the train. He had a better impression of her—gentle and seemingly naive, easy to deceive. Men liked marrying such women, while the cunning ones became mistresses or nuns.
The black briefcase on the table contained the girls' profiles and a card Tang Buyi had mentioned. Ye Qiu wasn't interested in reading the profiles; he preferred getting to know them personally.
He found the card and a phone, probably for convenient contact. Ignoring the profiles, Ye Qiu decided to call Tang Buyi. With a bit of information, he could unravel the truth. He stroked the cold platinum ring on his finger, confident.
Tang Guo, determined to maintain her figure, started her day with yoga, followed by a walk in the yard to enjoy the fresh air. Today was no exception.
After half an hour of yoga, she stepped into the yard in her red tracksuit, remembering the beast in the security room.
Curious, she tiptoed to the window, intending to peek inside, only to lock eyes with a mischievous pair.
"Ah—" Tang Guo exclaimed, startled. Covering her mouth, she was stunned. Was this guy awake all night? Why was he shirtless by the window so early?
Ye Qiu stretched, displaying his perfect physique to Tang Guo, and smiled. "What do you want to see? If the price is right, I might consider it."