On the rooftop of the Yan family manor, tensions were rising. Yan Qingwen stared at her personal bodyguard, Tie Si, puzzled by his unusual behavior.
Tie Si wasn't just anyone. He, along with the other Iron family brothers, was adopted by Yan Hongxin when they were only ten years old. From a young age, they were subjected to rigorous training in various martial arts and extreme survival courses. At fifteen, Tie Si was sent to the military by their father, and he returned ten years later at twenty-five to serve as a bodyguard for the Yan family.
For the past five years, Tie Si had lived at the Yan family estate, and to the young mistresses of the Yan family, he was nothing short of a monster. Once, when they were attacked by kidnappers, Tie Si single-handedly fought off more than a dozen armed men without sustaining a single injury. Another time, during a hunting trip in the mountains, a bear attacked them, and Tie Si wrestled with the beast, eventually snapping its neck with his bare hands.
He was that strong.
However, there was one incident where Tie Si felt he had failed—three years ago, when Yan Qingwen went to a bar alone and was surrounded by thugs. Tie Si had not been by her side at the time. Since then, he had been deeply regretful, blaming himself for not protecting her better. Now, whenever anyone with ill intentions appeared near Yan Qingwen, Tie Si wouldn't let them get away without scrutiny.
Through thorough investigation, Tie Si had confirmed that this young man named Liu Di was indeed the person who had saved the third young lady three years ago. But there was something off about Liu Di—something uncanny and even a bit sinister.
He had taken Yan Qingwen on a reckless joyride, which was reckless enough, but this guy had covered a 20-kilometer mountainous road in less than 40 minutes. What kind of physical ability did that require?
This wasn't normal.
No way this guy was just a part-time waiter or a construction worker. He couldn't be just an ordinary person.
Someone like that, who had deliberately sought to be close to Yan Qingwen and had strongly requested to be her driver, surely had other motives.
Tie Si didn't trust him.
"It's absolutely necessary!" Tie Si replied, his cold eyes fixed intently on Liu Di.
"But Tie Si, he's just an ordinary person. How could he possibly beat you?" Yan Qingwen was worried.
To Yan Qingwen, Liu Di's physique was indeed impressive—well-built, muscular, handsome, and strong. But that was it. At most, Liu Di was just a fitness enthusiast with good results. There was no way he could stand against Tie Si, who was a professional bodyguard, practically a living combat machine.
Yan Qingwen still remembered the nightmare she had after witnessing Tie Si break a bear's neck with his bare hands.
"Tie Si, forget it. Liu Di wouldn't dare harm us!" Yan Kaikai and Yan Xinxin, though not fond of Liu Di, didn't want to see him get hurt either.
"Young ladies, you're underestimating Mr. Liu!" Tie Si said as he placed his suit jacket aside and slowly unbuttoned his shirt.
The moment Tie Si took off his shirt, the three Yan sisters were shocked. Standing nearly two meters tall and weighing at least 150 kilograms, Tie Si's body was a mass of solid muscle, crisscrossed with countless scars and even a few bullet wounds—a testament to his formidable past on the battlefield.
"Tsk, tsk... What a devilish muscle man!" Liu Di tilted his head, sizing up Tie Si with interest. This guy was something else.
"Tie Si, take it easy. Just go easy on him, and don't hurt anyone!" Yan Qingwen urged anxiously. She knew Tie Si's nature well—a typical soldier, resolute and unwavering. Once he decided on something, nothing could stop him.
"Rest assured, Miss," Tie Si responded as he calmly stepped into the ring.
The moment he stepped onto the boxing ring, the entire platform slightly sank, even affecting the area under Liu Di's feet.
"Mr. Liu, I joined the army at fifteen, served in the 43rd Division in the northern region of Huaxia as a special forces operative, and completed 136 border missions, including in Vietnam, Myanmar, and Europe. I've captured 206 enemy soldiers and killed 134," Tie Si stated, his eyes sharp and his posture straight as he looked at Liu Di. "I've received two third-class merits, one second-class merit, and one first-class merit."
"Five years ago, I refused the joint request of seven generals to stay in the military and returned to the Yan family with the Iron brothers to repay Old Master Yan's kindness."
Tie Si's eyes were like lasers, piercing through Liu Di as he asked, "So, Mr. Liu, where do you come from?"
Liu Di couldn't help but admire him. Tie Si was an awe-inspiring warrior, a man who not only held his country close to his heart but also knew how to repay kindness with loyalty and courage. He was a true soldier-king.
However, Tie Si's intention was clear. He was demanding that Liu Di reveal his background.
"Brother Tie Si, I really am just a regular citizen who's been fortunate enough to gain some strength," Liu Di replied with a slight bow, his words holding a trace of truth.
"If Mr. Liu is unwilling to speak the truth, then let our hands do the talking," Tie Si said, his knuckles cracking as he clenched his fists.
If you won't tell me, I'll make you talk.
Sensing that the situation was about to spiral out of control, Yan Qingwen hurriedly shouted, "Tie Si, Liu Di is a guest of my father! You can't be violent!"
But Tie Si remained silent. It didn't matter who he was—if he posed a threat to the Yan family, he had to be eliminated.
Just then, the gym door opened again, and the other Iron brothers—Tie Wu, Tie Liu, and the rest—filed in, lining up on either side of the room.
"Tie Liu, what are you doing?" Yan Qingwen cried out in alarm.
"Apologies, Miss. Liu Di is no ordinary person. We've been observing him for a while, and he's likely a threat to you," Tie Liu responded stubbornly, not saying another word afterward.
Well, this was unexpected. Liu Di smiled wryly—he hadn't anticipated being under such intense scrutiny.
The Iron brothers were something else—absolutely loyal, fearless, and fiercely devoted.
Impressive!
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