Shuang Qiao really wanted to know how Luo Yang's negotiation with Wang Yunxiong turned out.
It was very important to them.
If no agreement had been reached, they would still be in a dangerous situation.
"By the way, how did your talk with Wang Yunxiong go? Why didn't you tell us?" Qiao Zai Shui couldn't help but ask.
This matter was related to the personal safety of the two sisters.
Luo Yang briefly recounted the events that had occurred at Jinpeng Hotel, concluding with, "Haste won't help, he's asking for too much. I couldn't possibly agree to his terms. Big Sister Qiao, Little Sister Qiao, don't be afraid. I'll take care of it."
Upon hearing this, both of the Shuang Qiao sisters pursed their red lips.
They had still hoped that Luo Yang would achieve something; instead, he had gone with empty hands and come back the same.
"Did he mention when we need to repay the debt?" Qiao Yousi asked.
"No," Luo Yang replied.
Seeing the look of worry on Shuang Qiao's faces, Luo Yang gently stroked Qiao Yousi's back.
Qiao Yousi gently pursed her red lips and made no outcry.
Luo Yang reassured them, "Big Sister Qiao, Little Sister Qiao, I will protect you."
If the three of them lived closer, it would be more convenient.
Unfortunately, they lived a fair distance from each other, with Shuang Qiao in the county town and Luo Yang in the countryside.
If they were to be abducted on the way home, Shuang Qiao wouldn't know how to promptly let Luo Yang know.
"You should just be our bodyguard," said Qiao Yousi, batting her eyes.
Luo Yang laughed when he heard this.
"After all, you have free time," Qiao Yousi said with a light smile.
"You're not afraid to take liberties. I am your master, and yet you dare to ask your master to be a bodyguard," Luo Yang laughed.
The Shuang Qiao sisters giggled too.
In fact, Luo Yang could act as their bodyguard, but only if Hong Jiaxin was with him.
A short stay of a few days was not a problem.
But to live there for several years, that wouldn't be appropriate.
In Luo Yang's opinion, for Shuang Qiao to achieve real safety, aside from repaying the debt they owed to Wang Yunxiong, they also needed to improve their fighting skills.
With the ability to protect themselves, they wouldn't be afraid of a few petty thugs.
With the current level of Shuang Qiao's fighting skills, even two ordinary hoodlums could likely abduct them.
"Niu Zai, we're your senior sisters, can't you protect us?" Qiao Yousi implored emotionally.
"Huh?" Luo Yang snapped back to reality.
Traveling back and forth every day between the county town and the countryside would be quite tiring.
Luo Yang hadn't decided yet.
"Big Sister Qiao, I will protect you," Luo Yang said.
"Then from tomorrow on, you will be responsible for protecting us," Qiao Yousi suggested with a renewed smile.
This posed a dilemma for Luo Yang.
He didn't mind personally, but An Yuying and others might have their objections.
Moreover, if he truly agreed to Qiao Yousi's request, he would have to bring Hong Jiaxin to live with them.
Hong Jiaxin might be unwilling.
Ever since driving away those two strangers, Luo Yang had been both curious and puzzled about Hong Family's affairs.
Where had Hong Zhong gone? Why hadn't he returned? It was baffling.
Hong Jiaxin herself didn't seem to understand the reasons behind it.
And then there was that square foot block of charcoal, shrouded in mystery.
Luo Yang had many questions he wanted to clear up but could find no one to ask.
Unless Hong Zhong returned, there might be a chance to probe for more information.
With negotiations breaking down with Wang Yunxiong, the personal safety of Shuang Qiao was indeed not assured.
Luo Yang was also worried for them.
Glancing at Qiao Yousi, who was looking expectantly in his direction, Luo Yang knew that if he refused, she would be very disappointed.
"Niu Zai, it's settled then. You protect me and my sister," Qiao Zai Shui pleaded as well.
A junior brother should readily agree to a senior sister's request.
But as the saying goes, one is not always free to act as they wish when involved in Jianghu affairs.
Luo Yang also had his own affairs to deal with, and if he only stayed in the county town, he couldn't take care of the others.
If the Lin Family went after the Tang Family siblings, he wouldn't be able to get to the scene in time.
Tang Guihua would have her grievances.
Seeing Luo Yang deep in thought and silent, Qiao Yousi pursed her lips and said, "Forget it then. You obviously don't care about our lives and deaths."
This was a challenge to provoke him.
Luo Yang flashed a grin and said, "Big Sister Qiao, don't provoke me. If you provoke me, I might really agree to your request."
Caught out, Qiao Yousi replied with slight embarrassment, "Who's provoking you? We don't need your protection."
This issue still required consideration.
"Big Sister Qiao, I will give you an answer tonight, okay?" Luo Yang negotiated.
"If it's inconvenient for you, forget it. You're our master, after all, and we wouldn't dare to press you. Although we're your senior sisters, we don't have the right to force you to do so," Qiao Yousi responded indifferently.
From her tone and her expression, Luo Yang could see her reluctance.
Who doesn't value their life?
When faced with danger, everyone hopes for help from others.
Right now, the one who could truly help Shuang Qiao was Luo Yang. Who else could they turn to?
The most crucial point was that they knew Luo Yang was a person who enjoyed helping others.
"How about this, for the time being, you two move in and stay with me. How's that?" Luo Yang suggested.
This compromise was more favorable to Luo Yang.
If Shuang Qiao didn't stay in the county town, going to work at the company wouldn't be too much trouble, albeit a bit of a longer journey.