Chapter 41

After handling the tedious onboarding procedures, it was already past three in the afternoon.

The newly hired security guards all had a half-month probationary period, and Xiao Chen also planned to use this half-month to assess each person's character!

In his view, the members of the elite team he was building for Su Qing must have impeccable character; otherwise, this elite team would not only harm others but also harm itself!

If he were to stay in Longhai all the time, he wouldn't need to worry about anything else. Even if some members had issues, he could easily resolve them!

However, he wouldn't be staying in Longhai all the time, so he had to be more cautious. Additionally, he planned to have Li Hanhou to keep the team in check to prevent anyone from having ulterior motives!

"Minister Xiao, the files of all the security personnel have been prepared."

The sound of a knock came, and Tong Yan entered from outside, interrupting Xiao Chen's thoughts.

"Um, Tong Yan, you've worked hard today." Xiao Chen smiled, nodded, and stood up: "We still need to report to Assistant Qin, right?"

"Yes."

"Hehe, let's go together!"

"Sure."

Tong Yan smiled and nodded. Although an unexpected incident occurred today, the recruitment was still successful. She should be able to get a permanent position, right?

Thinking about Xiao Chen's ruthlessness at the time, she shuddered again. In the future, she should stay away from Minister Xiao; this person is too violent and terrifying!

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Chen noticed that Tong Yan was staring at him with a strange expression and asked in confusion.

"Ah? Nothing, nothing."

Tong Yan was a bit flustered, shook her head, and quickened her pace to go outside.

Xiao Chen watched Tong Yan's back and frowned. What is this girl thinking? Forget it, let her think whatever she wants. Women have too much flesh on their chests, so their thoughts are hard to fathom!

Arriving at Qin Lan's office, Xiao Chen knocked on the door.

"Come in."

"Assistant Qin, I'm here to report on the work."

"Oh, it's Tong Yan, please sit." Qin Lan smiled and nodded at Tong Yan.

"Thank you, Assistant Qin."

Tong Yan sat down, straightened her back, and prepared to report on the work in a meticulous manner.

Xiao Chen, on the other hand, was much more relaxed, leaning back on the sofa with a pout: "Sis Lan, are you ignoring me? You didn't even let me sit?"

Qin Lan rolled her eyes at Xiao Chen: "I didn't see you standing even when I didn't let you sit..."

"Cough, I'm just more self-aware, right?"

Qin Lan ignored him and said to Tong Yan: "Tell me about today's recruitment."

"Sure, Assistant Qin, today..."

Tong Yan nodded and began to report in detail about today's work, including the unexpected incidents.

As a party involved, Xiao Chen found it a bit boring and took out a cigarette, lit it, and looked around idly.

Suddenly, his gaze fell on Qin Lan's chest, then moved to Tong Yan's chest, secretly comparing which one was bigger.

Hmm, it seems Qin Lan's is a bit bigger!

"What are you looking at!"

Qin Lan had long noticed his lecherous gaze and suddenly asked.

"Looking..." Xiao Chen was about to say "looking at chests" but quickly realized it was wrong and changed his words: "Looking at the scenery outside the window, what a beautiful view!"

Qin Lan rolled her eyes but didn't expose him: "Xiao Chen, I didn't expect you to be so capable. If I had known it would be so exciting, I should have gone to watch!"

"Hehe, what capability? Just a few troublemakers." Xiao Chen laughed lightly. If Tong Yan weren't there, he might have added something like "I'm more capable in other ways, do you want to try?"

"Really? It seems you're going to become the guardian of Inclined City Company." Qin Lan smiled, but her eyes flashed with a hint of something unusual.

"Hehe, should I go ask President Su for a raise?" Xiao Chen asked with a grin.

"You can try."

"..." Xiao Chen shrugged, feeling a bit bored: "Sis Lan, I don't mind not getting a raise, but Tong Yan worked hard on this recruitment... Didn't you promise to promote her early?"

Qin Lan nodded and looked at Tong Yan: "Yes, you did a good job this time. In addition to being promoted early, your salary this month will be paid as a regular employee, as a reward for your hard work..."

"Thank you, Assistant Qin!" Tong Yan was overjoyed and said excitedly.

"Hehe, work hard!"

"Sure, I will work hard and not let you or President Su down!" Tong Yan stood up and expressed her determination earnestly.

"Um-hum."

After staying in Qin Lan's office for a while, they left.

"Minister Xiao, thank you for speaking up for me just now."

As soon as they stepped out, Tong Yan said gratefully.

"Hehe, it's nothing, you did a great job." Xiao Chen smiled: "Congratulations, you're finally a regular employee."

"Thank you, I will work hard. When I get my salary, I'll treat Minister Xiao to a meal."

It was clear that Tong Yan was very excited and even forgot about staying away from Xiao Chen.

"Hehe, sure!"

Xiao Chen readily agreed; having a meal with a beautiful woman was something he would be happy to do.

"..."

Tong Yan regretted her words but, seeing that Xiao Chen had already agreed, could only nod and comfort herself that Minister Xiao probably wouldn't be so violent to her, right?

"Minister Xiao, I'll go back to work now. Thank you for taking care of me these past few days."

"Hehe, no need to be so formal."

"Minister Xiao, goodbye."

"Sure, goodbye."

Xiao Chen watched Tong Yan's back and smirked. Is this girl not going to guard against me like a pervert anymore?

Back at the security department, Xiao Chen saw Ding Li and others gathered around a computer.

"Are they watching porn? That's too much, not even calling me over!"

Xiao Chen was a bit angry and coughed loudly.

Ding Li and others heard the cough and quickly turned around, greeting Xiao Chen upon seeing him.

"What are you watching?"

"Bro Chen, we're watching local news. Something big happened in Longhai again!"

"What happened?" Xiao Chen was taken aback, thinking of something: "Isn't it just a bank robbery?"

"Heh, not just a bank robbery. Just now, another armored car was robbed!"

Xiao Chen was even more surprised: "An armored car was robbed? By the same group?"

"Yes, the four fugitives... Damn, these guys are really bold!" one of the security guards said.

Xiao Chen frowned. Are these guys crazy? First, they rob a bank, then an armored car. They're really out of their minds! This is a declaration of war against the state!

From the equipment of these criminals, they are definitely not ordinary people. Haven't they considered the consequences?

No matter how strong they are or how advanced their weapons, if they keep challenging the state, they will face the full force of the state... Their fate will be hell!

"Probably they've realized that robbing once is a death sentence, robbing twice is also a death sentence, so they keep committing crimes." Another security guard speculated.

Xiao Chen nodded, feeling something was off. This situation doesn't seem as simple as it looks!

But then he laughed. Why should he worry? Let them have whatever purpose they want. As long as they're not targeting the Su sisters, even if they blow up Longhai, it has nothing to do with him!

Besides, there are the police. If the police can't handle it, there's the state's force. Deploy a few hundred special forces, and even the toughest criminals will be eliminated!

"Heh, the bank makes so much money, it deserves to be robbed." Ding Li said with a hint of schadenfreude.

Smack!

Xiao Chen smacked Ding Li on the head and said irritably: "Is it that funny? Alright, everyone, go back to work!"

The security guards grinned and dispersed.

Xiao Chen returned to his office, lit a cigarette, and his phone rang.

He looked at the number on the screen and was taken aback. What a surprise! Why is this little girl calling me?

"Hello, Xiao Meng, what's up?" Despite his surprise, Xiao Chen answered the call.

"Bro Chen, what are you doing?" Su Xiao Meng's sweet voice came through the phone.

"..." Xiao Chen shivered at Su Xiao Meng's sweet voice. Is this girl on drugs?

"Bro Chen, you haven't finished work yet, right? You're not with my sister, right?"

"Cough, Xiao Meng, do you have something to say? Let's get to the point, okay?" Xiao Chen couldn't help but say.

"Alright, Bro Chen, Yin He has challenged you."

"Challenged me? What for? Does he want to fight? One-on-one or a group fight?" Xiao Chen said with a laugh.

"Not a fight, a car race."

"Car race? No time!" Xiao Chen blew a smoke ring and put his feet on the table: "Someone like me, who makes millions every minute, doesn't have time to play with kids!"

"Tsk, are you scared?"

"Scared of what? Haven't you seen my driving skills?"

"Then why don't you accept the challenge?"

"No time, no interest."

"But I've already accepted the challenge for you..."

"..."

"If I don't race, how can I face my classmates?"

"This is your problem, what does it have to do with me?"

"Xiao Chen, you..."

Su Xiao Meng was furious, but then her voice turned sweet again: "Bro Chen, just accept it, okay?"

"Alright, I have to go, your sister is looking for me."

Xiao Chen couldn't stand Su Xiao Meng's sweet voice, which made his skin crawl, and hung up the phone.

Beep beep.

Hearing the beeping in the phone, Su Xiao Meng was furious. How dare this bastard hang up on her? Is he getting too cocky?

"Sis Xiao Meng, did the racing expert agree?"

Beside her, several boys and girls asked.

"Damn, no, but don't worry, he won't escape from my hands!"

"Oh, Sis Xiao Meng, if it doesn't work, you can use the beauty trap..."

A girl with a lollipop in her mouth said with a mischievous smile.

"Get lost, am I the type to sell my charm?!"

Su Xiao Meng rolled her eyes, but secretly considered the idea. Beauty trap? Maybe I'll try it tonight?