What was Fang Yi doing?
— He wasn't doing anything!
Of course, stating that would certainly convince no one, not to mention Shen Binnan standing right behind her with a bodyguard; both pairs of eyes were watching, leaving Fang Yi with no advantage in arguing.
Moreover... there were surveillance cameras here.
So, Fang Yi decided to tell the truth.
"I was prying open your office door." Fang Yi answered honestly.
Shen Binnan, who was just about to burst out and continue the interrogation, was shocked by Fang Yi's response. Had this guy actually just told the truth?
Before Shen Binnan could speak, Feng Wenhua, who was standing behind her, stepped forward and sneered, "Do you even know whose office this is? Where you are! You dare to steal here, come to the police station with me right now."
Although Feng Wenhua said this, he didn't make a move.
Fang Yi glanced down at the man's right hand and then recalled something, squinting slightly as he said, "Are you the guy at the airport entrance whose right wrist I broke?"
Feng Wenhua's face immediately darkened, not expecting Fang Yi to bring up the incident right away. He was Shen Binnan's bodyguard and also the captain of the team assigned to protect her.
As Fang Yi mentioned this in front of Shen Binnan, Feng Wenhua became furious. Despite his broken right wrist, his left hand was still functional, so Feng Wenhua clenched his left fist and suddenly aimed a punch at Fang Yi's cheek.
Feng Wenhua's sudden attack was fast—he did have some skill—his fist almost reached Fang Yi's nose... but in the next moment, Fang Yi simply stepped aside.
Fang Yi's sidestep appeared as if he just casually moved to the side, nonchalantly.
Having missed, Feng Wenhua was naturally furious, but at that moment, Fang Yi sighed lightly, "Shen Binnan, is this your bodyguard? Ah, really... I don't even know what to say."
His words sounded almost sympathetic.
"You!"
Fang Yi's words struck Feng Wenhua even harder, who immediately raised his fist again.
"Stop!" Shen Binnan suddenly spoke up, her voice crisp and icy, carrying an air of authority.
Feng Wenhua immediately said, "Miss, he..."
Shen Binnan said, "But what he said is the truth."
Feng Wenhua was stunned, his face filled with disbelief.
"Alright... go to the hospital first," Shen Binnan said.
"But... Miss, I still need to be responsible for protection..." Feng Wenhua wanted to say more, but Shen Binnan suddenly turned her head and just looked at him.
Feng Wenhua immediately lowered his head and then withdrew.
"Phew~~~" Fang Yi whistled.
Shen Binnan crossed her arms in front of her chest, her beautiful face indifferent. She coldly said, "What, are you happy to see me reprimanding my subordinate?"
Fang Yi smiled faintly and said, "Yes, I am very happy, but thinking about having to cooperate with someone so petty, I just can't feel happy." He made a slightly pained expression.
Shen Binnan glanced at him indifferently, walked past him to stand in front of the office door, then pulled out a key from her pocket, unlocked the door, and walked in without closing the office door behind her. Fang Yi hurriedly followed her in.
Shen Binnan's office was very spacious, equipped with bookshelves, a sofa, a coffee table, and there was even a small resting room next to the office.
Behind the desk was a very large floor-to-ceiling window, but at this time the curtains were drawn, leaving only a slight gap, making the office appear somewhat dim.
"The light switch is by the door," Shen Binnan mentioned.
And Fang Yi obediently turned on the lights in the office.
Shen Binnan sat down directly behind the desk, crossing her beautiful legs, resting her back against the chair, slightly tilting her snow-white chin upward, and said, "Alright, explain your purpose here."
Fang Yi sat down opposite Shen Binnan. She slightly furrowed her brows, which Fang Yi noticed, but he was quite familiar.
"Shen Binnan, I've already told you my purpose. Do you have a bad memory?" Fang Yi said.
"Weren't you calling me Miss Shen earlier? Now using my first name, should I take it that... your memory isn't so great either?" Shen Binnan's expression did not change, remaining calm as Mount Tai.
Amusing!
Fang Yi had never met a woman like Shen Binnan before. Even though he'd been abroad and seen all sorts of women, like the beauties of Flame City… well, that's beside the point.
Although Fang Yi had met women with character, he had never met someone with as much character as Shen Binnan, which made him burst into laughter.
However, in Shen Binnan's eyes, Fang Yi's laughter looked completely like a silly grin.
"People who look at me come in all sorts, some are smitten, some are suave, some are boisterous, and some drool, but I've never seen anyone like you…" Shen Binnan said.
"Never seen someone as handsome as me?"
"Never seen someone who laughs as foolishly as you," Shen Binnan stated seriously.
"Oh…" Fang Yi drew out the ending sound, "I must say, you really lack appreciation, but it doesn't matter if you appreciate me or not, I appreciate you… Alright, let me be your personal bodyguard."
At this moment, Shen Binnan felt absolutely shattered. She stared at Fang Yi and said, "Say that again."
Fang Yi earnestly repeated, "Let me be your… personal! bodyguard!" He emphasized the word 'personal' strongly.
And the consequence of this was…
A fierce aura quickly appeared between Shen Binnan's brows as she glared at Fang Yi, as if she was looking at a pervert… Just then, the phone on her desk suddenly rang.
Shen Binnan glanced at Fang Yi and waited for the phone to ring twice before picking it up: "Hello, this is Shen Binnan."
"Daughter, I know it's you." A middle-aged man's voice came from the phone, sounding somewhat weak.
"Dad."
"That Fang Yi has arrived, hasn't he?"
Shen Binnan eyed Fang Yi sitting across from her, legs crossed, a devil-may-care attitude, flicking an electronic lighter on and off, clearly enjoying himself.
Shen Binnan took a deep breath and said, "Yes, he's sitting right in front of me."
"Binnan, I know you have many questions, but letting him be your personal bodyguard is something I've secured with great effort. You must treasure this."
"So, this is final… it can't be changed?"
"Yes, cough cough… Alright, give him the phone, let me speak to him for a moment."
Hesitant, Shen Binnan handed the phone to Fang Yi and said, "My dad wants to talk to you."
Fang Yi smiled slightly, put away the lighter, and took the phone.
"Hello, is this Mr. Fang Yi?"
"That's me."
"Hello, I am Shen Zhengyang, chairman of Longtu Group and Binnan's father. I truly appreciate you making time to help with this matter. From now on, my daughter's safety is in your hands… cough cough."
On the phone, Shen Zhengyang's voice was very weak, very respectful towards Fang Yi.
And in Fang Yi's view, this Shen Zhengyang must have some skills to have gotten him called back from the old man to protect his daughter. So Fang Yi wasn't going to oppose him.
Fang Yi replied coolly, "A trust bestowed requires loyalty in return."
It seemed Shen Zhengyang's mind was eased on the other end of the line, and he hung up. Then Fang Yi looked at Shen Binnan and smiled.
Shen Binnan, with a cold face, paused for a moment then said, "Come to work tomorrow."
Fang Yi smilingly replied, "I'll be there on time."
And so, the matter was settled. Shen Binnan seemed displeased, but still under her father Shen Zhengyang's persuasion, as well as Fang Yi's persistent cheekiness, she reluctantly agreed to Fang Yi.
From now on, Fang Yi officially became Shen Binnan's personal bodyguard.