Chapter 16 - Wang Shenyun's Case

He was usually cold and indifferent in front of others...

Not wanting to be distracted any longer and make a fool out of himself, Xia Jiannan pushed everything at the back of his mind.

Realizing that he was still holding her hand, Xia Jiannan nonchalantly released his hold and ran a hand through his hair.

"Anyway, Miss Rouxi. Are you somehow affiliated with the Wang Empire Estates?"

Wang Rouxi, unaware of Xia Jiannan's internal conflict, perked up after hearing this question. She nodded her head and said rather enthusiastically, "Hmm... Indeed. I work under the CEO's office. How did you know?"

'CEO's office, huh?'

Unknowingly, the corners of Xia Jiannan's mouth curled up into a faint smile.

He was suddenly reminded of the happy-go-lucky man that he had spent most of his childhood with...

The man who would always force him to do the things he dared not do...

The man who would pushed him out of his comfort zone...

That shameless Wang Shenyun...

Noticing Wang Rouxi's inquisitive gaze, Xia Jiannan gave a prompt reply, "I've seen the company's badge at your room."

"Oh." Wang Rouxi remembered then that she had left the badge at her nightstand. She was supposed to give it to Lu Sha earlier, but had not had the chance to do so.

That badge was exclusive only for the Wang Empire Estates Security Forces, but it seemed like Xia Jiannan got the wrong idea.

"I'm really surprised, Miss Rouxi. But if I may ask, why did you choose such a strenuous and dangerous job?" Xia Jiannan could not help but ask.

He was perplexed as to why she would choose to become a bodyguard given her outstanding looks and her godly skills in cooking.

She could have entered the entertainment industry or she could have pursued a career in cooking. Surely, she would excel at both! So why?

But of course, this was all a misconception on Xia Jiannan's part.

Wang Rouxi was still the rightful heiress of the Wang Empire Estates after all.

However, it was understandable for Xia Jiannan to think that way...

Because who would have even guessed that the supposedly dead child back then was actually alive to claim what was rightfully hers?

"I am indebted to the Wang Family, and protecting them is my way of returning their favor." More like I am protecting what is supposed to be mine.

Naturally, Wang Rouxi would keep that under the hat. She did not need someone to ruin her plans.

Besides, she was still far from unravelling the mystery surrounding her 'death' twenty-five years ago. It would be no good for her to reveal her real identity to this man.

Not yet.

Not until they announced her ascension as the new CEO of Wang Empire Estates.

It was actually a good thing that Xia Jiannan had mistaken her as a bodyguard for the Wang Empire Estates. That way, she could observe the situation more before she had to take action.

Don't look at how she could remain civil in front of Xia Jiannan, Wang Rouxi had not yet dismissed her speculations about his involvement in that case even if he was 'his' bestfriend.

Wang Rouxi would not go easy on anyone whom she thought that had a tiny bit of involvement in Wang Shenyun's attempted murder case.

Also, Wang Rouxi was certain that Xia Jiannan knew something about that incident, but she was not sure what it was though.

"Ah! So that's the reason why. How lucky! That shameless bastard actually had you as his bodyguard." Xia Jiannan would not let a chance to tarnish his bestfriend's name pass in front of Wang Rouxi.

However, a sudden wave of nostalgia swept over him as he remembered his childhood bestfriend.

For more than twenty years, Wang Shenyun had accompanied him and his brother Xia Jinhu through thick and thin.

These three were absolutely inseparable!

But it was such a pity that this loyal pact brother of his had met a miserable accident...

Or was it really an accident?

Xia Jiannan's eyes flashed a cold beam.

That accident was definitely premeditated. It's just that, the police was not able to trace any tracks.

However, Xia Jiannan knew some important details about this matter that the police would never get their hands on.

He just needed more evidence.

For his sworn brother Shenyun, he would get to the bottom of this!

But first thing's first!

He must get out of this house with his image and sanity still intact!