This time, not only was Qian Wantong dumbfounded, but even Mad Blade and the two Changfeng bodyguards couldn't help but laugh.

Qian Wantong's plump face twitched uncontrollably.

No matter what, he had never expected Yang Fei to throw this hot potato his way.

Seeing Qian Wantong zoning out, Yang Fei barely suppressed his laughter and gently persuaded him.

"Let me remind you, the bodyguards from our Changfeng Security Company are skilled and highly responsible. Have you considered hiring a couple of them for Miss Ruoxi?"

"This way, once she's safe, you'll be safe too."

Hearing such a sly suggestion, Mad Blade finally couldn't hold back his laughter.

"Great, fantastic, Qian Wantong, if you're looking for bodyguards, you can count on me. I'll give you a discount."

Si Ruoxi and Qian Wantong were both stunned.

With just one sentence, the would-be assassin Qian Wantong had suddenly become the protector.

Qian Wantong clenched his teeth tightly, his eyes seemingly about to shoot fire.

How frustrating.

To think that he would have to pay for bodyguards to protect Si Ruoxi and nevertheless Changfeng Security would profit from it.

This villain!

Si Ruoxi was also somewhat dazed.

She knew Yang Fei would definitely deal with Qian Wantong, but she never imagined that he would force Qian Wantong to protect her this way.

Yang Fei looked at Qian Wantong, smiling like a big bad wolf about to deceive an innocent little rabbit.

"Leader, think about it, if anything were to happen to Miss Ruoxi, you would indeed bear a huge responsibility, but Changfeng Security would also be accountable."

Qian Wantong was, after all, Qian Wantong.

Only after great difficulty did he manage to suppress the frustration and indignation swelling in his chest, letting out a heavy sigh.

"Boss Yang is right,

"That… Boss Yang, let's do as you say. Since this issue started with me, I'll see it to the end."

At that point, Qian Wantong's face turned sour.

"However, Boss Yang, my funds are quite tight at the moment, so the protection period can't be too long..."

Yang Fei grandly waved his hand with an air of righteousness.

"You make a good point. I estimate that by ten or eight years, this current trouble will have blown over."

"So let's set the term for eight years, shall we?"

"What, Boss Yang, you can't be serious, eight years..."

Qian Wantong was almost scared into fainting.

The cost of hiring bodyguards for eight years, that was an enormous sum!

Yang Fei's face turned stern as he narrowed his eyes at Qian Wantong.

"What, you don't agree?"

Qian Wantong couldn't bear to meet his gaze and felt like crying without tears.

"Boss Yang, I'm just a minor civil servant. Where would I get so much money?"

Yang Fei's expression darkened as he spoke calmly, "Indeed, I'm also curious."

"How could you, just a minor civil servant, come up with 1.2 million to hire an assassin to take care of Miss Ruoxi?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Wantong's heart immediately turned cold.

The amount Yang Fei stated was precisely the sum he had offered the assassin, not a penny more, not a penny less.

This Monster, there really wasn't anything he could be deceived about.

Si Ruoxi trembled in fear.

She had already learned of Qian Wantong's intention to harm her.

But hearing Yang Fei reveal the actual details still came as a shock.

Yang Fei looked coldly at Qian Wantong while Si Ruoxi shivered with fear.

Mad Blade and the two bodyguards watched Qian Wantong leisurely, with the anticipation of watching a good show.

The office was silent.

Qian Wantong took a deep breath and after a long while, managed to lift his head with difficulty.

"Fine, Boss Yang is omnipotent. I concede to you. Eight years it is."

Yang Fei's face suddenly brightened up with enthusiasm, as if by magic.

"That's more like it, all that dirty money sitting in your account is of no use."

"The greatest sadness in life is dying with money still in the bank. Why not spend it? It's much better when we all spend it together, haha."

Saying this, he pointed, smiling, at the two Changfeng bodyguards behind Mad Blade.

"I'm not going to rip you off; our Changfeng bodyguards come in four ranks.

These two brothers are just Ordinary S-level, merely costing 120,000 a month."

"So that adds up to 240,000 for the two brothers each month, just 2.88 million a year."

"Eight years then, how much would that be?"

He stretched out his fingers, counting by bending each one.

Such a simple calculation, yet he seemed to struggle greatly with it, muttering under his breath.

There was no need for Yang Fei to do the math, Qian Wantong had already worked it out.

According to Yang Fei's calculations.

Just for Si Ruoxi's bodyguard fees, it would be 23.04 million.

Qian Wantong's face went from white to black, from black to green.

Huge fear and heartache made his breathing immensely difficult, stars dancing before his eyes.

Honestly, Qian Wantong had made a fair amount of money over the years.

He indeed had about 30 million in cash in his accounts.

But this was money that Qian Wantong had worked hard for, wracking his brain and taking huge risks to obtain.

And now, Yang Fei was demanding over 20 million just for bodyguard fees.

Why doesn't this crook just go rob someone?

Qian Wantong looked hopefully at Yang Fei.

At this moment, all he could do was pray that his ancestors would manifest a miracle and make this guy charge less.

Yang Fei fiddled with his fingers, but after a long time still couldn't come up with a specific number.

With a wave of his hand, he crisply reported a figure.

"Anyway, it's nearly over 20 million, Leader, you have the stomach of a Prime Minister that can bear a boat, just round it up to a neat figure, make it 30 million."

30 million!

Qian Wantong's vision darkened, his head buzzing loudly.

Having been a chief for more than a decade, he had only embezzled this much, was he really about to lose it all?

Moreover, it had only been 23.08 million just a moment ago, and now, it suddenly jumped to 30 million.

A full 7 million difference, was he being conned out of that just by a single sentence from this scoundrel?

Qian Wantong trembled with rage but dared not say a word.

He knew how terrifying an underground Great Owl could be.

If he dared to speak out of turn, he might meet with an 'accident' tomorrow, just as he had arranged for Si Ruoxi.

There's just one difference, Si Ruoxi could turn to Yang Fei for backing.

But who the hell could he turn to?

Yang Fei looked at Qian Wantong with amusement.

"Leader, truthfully, what I, Mr. Yang, am doing here is saving you."

"Think about it, you embezzled 30 million, what if someone reports it, do you think you'll really be unaffected?"

"As the saying goes, wealth vanishes like an eggshell in the wind, while the person lives on at peace, think about it carefully."

Hearing Yang Fei's words, Qian Wantong nearly vomited blood.

How could this bastard know that he had embezzled 30 million?

And from his implications, it seemed if he didn't hand over the money, Yang Fei would report him immediately.

At that point, not only would Qian Wantong absolutely not keep the 30 million, but he could also end up in prison.

Thinking this, Qian Wantong felt utterly defeated.

Only now did Qian Wantong realize what was happening.

This scoundrel must have thoroughly investigated him before turning around to shake him down.

Protecting Si Ruoxi was just an excuse.

After realizing this, Qian Wantong felt even more fear.

All his corrupt dealings had been flawless.

But this group seemed to know everything.

What could he do when facing such a villain?

He thought it over and over, finally enduring a pain like his heart was being gouged out.

"Boss Yang, please, no more words, I admit defeat."

"But out of this money, 2 million is my personal savings."

"Could you, perhaps, be magnanimous and leave me a portion of it?"

Yang Fei snapped his fingers.

"One doesn't overdo it when taking a life, I agree to your request."

After hearing Yang Fei's words, Qian Wantong finally breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed weakly.

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