Yuanyuan saw Luo Chao not responding, and angrily turned around to rush outside.

"Miss, remember to come home early, don't stay out too late!" A Yuan, wearing an apron with a spatula in hand, anxiously called from behind.

Luo Chao patted A Yuan's shoulder and said, "Uncle Yuan, don't worry, I'll definitely bring the young lady back safely."

With Luo Chao's assurance, A Yuan was finally relieved.

Yuanyuan took Luo Chao to the garage, proudly raised her chin, and said to Luo Chao, "Pick one that looks good to you."

Luo Chao followed her into the garage and saw sports cars, every one of them limited editions, getting a bit secretly excited. For men, a good car is akin to a second lover.

However, after wandering around the garage for a short while, Luo Chao came out, frowning. Yuanyuan saw Luo Chao come out and asked, "What's the matter? Didn't I tell you to choose one? We're going to be late soon!"

Luo Chao looked at the flustered Yuanyuan and said calmly, "The cars all look good, but I don't know how to drive."

"What?!" Yuanyuan nearly jumped out of anger; how could a bodyguard not know how to drive?

Luo Chao said nothing, keeping his head down, looking at his shoe tips. Anyway, the point was he didn't know how to drive. Without him accompanying her, this little girl could forget about going out to play.

After a ten-minute standoff, Yuanyuan finally compromised and picked up a set of keys, sulking as she said, "I'll drive you, but you're going to owe me!"

Luo Chao's eyebrows twitched, and he got into the passenger seat. Yuanyuan started the car, and in an instant, they sped from the garage onto the road.

Yuanyuan drove recklessly, thinking she was going fast. Luo Chao's expression didn't change. To him, the reason he didn't choose a car was that not a single one in Yuanyuan's garage matched his standards. Ever since he was young, he practiced either chasing others or being chased. His driving style was completely different from normal driving.

The way Yuanyuan was "racing" now, Luo Chao could immediately tell she wasn't skilled enough to handle this car well. Her self-assured overtaking skills made Luo Chao a bit dizzy, even feeling as if he were being driven dizzy.

Yuanyuan glanced at Luo Chao's uneasy expression out of the corner of her eye, thinking that her superior racing skills had him stunned. Proudly, she stepped on the accelerator and shouted, "What do you think? If you're scared, it's not too late to beg me; maybe I'll slow down a bit."

Luo Chao rolled down the window, letting the wind in to ease his car sickness. Then he turned to ask, "When will we get there?"

Yuanyuan saw Luo Chao unwilling to concede, becoming even more displeased with him. She coldly grunted and was about to floor the gas pedal when Luo Chao calmly said, "Miss, you just ran two red lights and sped in a speed limit zone. There's another traffic light 200 meters ahead. I'm afraid the traffic police will catch up soon."

Yuanyuan was startled. Although she was annoyed with Luo Chao, she had to admit he was right. A fine was minor, but being interrogated by the police would be utterly embarrassing.

She unwillingly slowed down. Ten minutes later, Yuanyuan's car drove into the back yard of a pub. As soon as she got out, Chen Xiaoqi rushed over, waving at Yuanyuan.

Yuanyuan unbuckled her seatbelt, staring at Luo Chao as she said, "Stay alert later!"

Luo Chao wrinkled his nose, said nothing, and followed her out of the car.

Once out, Chen Xiaoqi warmly hooked onto Yuanyuan's arm and sized up Luo Chao following behind Yuanyuan.

Actually, Luo Chao wasn't unattractive, quite decent in fact. It was just that his coarse linen clothes hid a lot of his demeanor. Additionally, Luo Chao's intention to keep a low profile made him seem like an unsophisticated country bumpkin to anyone.

Chen Xiaoqi finally understood why Yuanyuan didn't like Luo Chao. But upon seeing Luo Chao's face, Chen Xiaoqi's eyes flashed, and she rubbed her nose, leaning close to Yuanyuan's ear to ask, "Yuanyuan sister, where did your daddy dig up this monkey from the hills?"

Luo Chao had excellent hearing and had also learned lip reading. When he heard the word "monkey," his eyebrows slightly furrowed. He glanced at the gentle and cute Chen Xiaoqi, then continued to discreetly follow behind Yuanyuan and Chen Xiaoqi.

Yuanyuan furrowed her brows. She originally didn't want to bring up Luo Chao, but couldn't help leaning close to Chen Xiaoqi's ear and softly asking, "Do you think he can handle Li Junling?"

Chen Xiaoqi covered her mouth, laughing, her dark eyes full of mischief. Then she whispered, "Think of it as a test for him. If he can handle Li Junling, let him be your bodyguard. If not, make him pack up and leave!"

The conversation between the two girls ahead was entirely overheard by Luo Chao. He reevaluated Chen Xiaoqi, noting her long hair, almond eyes, and a dimple appearing at the corner of her mouth when she smiled. Most outstanding were her eyes, sometimes innocent, sometimes sly, much like the fawns he used to hunt in the mountains.

It seemed that Yuanyuan's friend wasn't easy to deal with either. Despite the innocent and gentle appearance, just from those few words she'd said, it was clear she's at least harder to deal with than Yuanyuan.

Luo Chao amusingly watched the two girls in front who were quietly discussing how to intimidate him. It seemed he'd been assigned a test mission for the evening.

The three of them entered the pub through the back door, walked through a narrow passage, and then suddenly opened up to a lively and bustling scene.

Luo Chao had been to a pub before, usually for work. However, he disliked such noisy places; the deafening DJ music and the entwined men and women—it was complete chaos.

But to protect Yuanyuan, he had to tolerate it.

Yuanyuan and Chen Xiaoqi made their way through the crowd to the stairs, heading straight to the second floor, which was reserved for VIPs. From outside, one could see the dance floor below; inside, it was quiet enough to sleep.

Chen Xiaoqi led Yuanyuan to open a door. The room's elegant music contrasted sharply with the chaos of the dance floor outside. Luo Chao quickly entered the private box and closed the door, finally feeling some relief. So noisy!

He lifted his head, carefully observing the room. Inside were a few boys clinking glasses together, one with slicked-back hair and wearing a formal suit. Upon seeing Yuanyuan enter, he eagerly walked towards her with a flattering smile on his face, quietly saying, "Yuanyuan, you're here?"

Yuanyuan disdainfully frowned and evaded Li Junling's touch, asking, "Why are you dressed so formally?"

Li Junling, unfazed, followed beside Yuanyuan and said flatteringly, "I'm here to see you, afraid I'd neglect you."

"Yes, yes, our boss has been picking out clothes at home since the afternoon!" Fang Zhanqing, who was with Li Junling, shouted.

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