Ning Fuxun had reduced his outings recently. His villa complex was equipped with countless electronic surveillance cameras, and more than a dozen bodyguards worked in rotating shifts, providing round-the-clock security. He believed his opponents wouldn't dare to strike at their home.

However, his family had to step outside at times—him, his wife, his eldest and second daughters. His daughters, especially, needed protection. His eldest daughter was in university, while his second daughter was in high school. He and his wife could stay in the villa all day, even work from home, but this wasn't a feasible solution for his daughters.

Therefore, he had recently assigned Wang Hu to be a security guard at the high school his second daughter, Ning Yujiao, attended. Wang Hu's job was to protect Ning Yujiao constantly and escort her to and from school.

However, his elder daughter, Ning Aoxue, was a concern. She attended Jiangzhou University, which was quite far from their villa complex. It was unrealistic to expect her to commute daily, and even if she did, she would have no protection at school.

"To be your daughter's bodyguard?" Lin Feng was momentarily taken aback. He managed to swallow the words, "Is your daughter pretty?" that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Hmm, you mentioned last time that you're also a student at Jiangzhou University, just like my daughter. So," Ning Fuxun chuckled, "it's quite a coincidence, right? This won't interfere with your studies either."

Lin Feng hesitated, then said, "No offense, Brother Ning, but I don't think I'm suitable. You should find someone more capable. It's getting late; you should head home and rest. It would be troublesome if you ran into assassins again. I'll be going first."

Being a bodyguard? This was a high-risk profession that restricted one's freedom. Lin Feng wasn't afraid of high risks, but he was afraid of losing his freedom. Besides, the daughter of a tycoon like Ning Fuxun was undoubtedly an arrogant and eccentric young lady. Lin Feng had no desire to wait on such a person. With that said, he turned to leave.

Watching Lin Feng leave without a second thought, disappointment flickered across Ning Fuxun's face. But he didn't give up, shouting at Lin Feng's retreating figure, "Brother Lin, consider it! I'll offer you a generous reward!"

"A reward? Do you think I've never seen money before...?"

"I'll give you a monthly salary of fifty thousand!"

"Hmph, Brother Ning, you're mistaken. Do you think I'm the kind of person who is swayed by money? I am a man of integrity, absolutely unswayed by money..."

"I'll give you a monthly salary of one hundred thousand! And upon completion of the mission, an additional bonus of one million!"

"...Well, uh, Brother Ning, helping others is the root of happiness. Let's discuss how to protect your daughter..."

Lin Feng chuckled, immediately walked back, and grinned cheekily at Ning Fuxun.

Ning Fuxun was momentarily stunned, not knowing what to say. This Lin Feng changes his tune faster than it takes to cure constipation!

Still, Ning Fuxun was naturally very happy that Lin Feng agreed. After all, that bit of money was nothing compared to his daughter's safety.

"If you have no objections, to prevent any complications from delays, we can sign the contract now. Your only responsibility is to ensure my daughter suffers no harm whatsoever," Ning Fuxun said after some thought, nodding.

"As long as she's unharmed, the mission is complete? And the one-million bonus will be paid immediately? Uh, and the monthly salary? It has to be in my account by the first of every month, okay?"

Ning Fuxun was speechless. This guy doesn't mention a single word about the protection itself, only about the money...

"I will ensure your salary is credited to your card on the first of every month. As for the bonus, as long as my daughter is fine when the contract ends, the one million will be transferred immediately."

"And how long do I have to protect her?"

"Well, that's uncertain. At most, around four years. My daughter is currently a freshman in university. By her senior year, she can live with us."

"Isn't that too much of a rip-off? Four years?"

"I'm talking about the longest possible time, of course. Naturally, I'll assess the actual situation. If I find the danger to our family has been eliminated, I'll propose terminating the contract, and that would also count as you completing the mission... Brother Lin, rest assured. As long as my daughter is safe, you think I'd still spend a hundred thousand a month to keep you on, right?"

Lin Feng heard this and felt Ning Fuxun made sense. He nodded and said, "Alright then. However, I have three proposals. If you have no problem with these three points and are willing to write them into the contract, then we can sign now."

"You have more conditions? Please, go on."

"First, I am only responsible for protecting your daughter's safety. I will do nothing else. Your daughter cannot order me around like a servant, and I am not her servant."

Ning Fuxun's daughter was most likely a pampered young lady, and thinking of the usual temper of such young ladies, Lin Feng proposed this condition.

"Alright, I agree. What's the second condition?"

"Second, as for how to protect your daughter's safety, I will be solely responsible. No one else, including you and your daughter, can make arrangements. In fact, when necessary, you must have your daughter listen to me and do as I say."

"Fine. This is all for my daughter's safety. If there's anything you can't get her to agree on, you can tell me. I'll be on your side. Tell me the third condition."

"Third, as long as your daughter has no safety issues, unless I quit myself, you cannot fire me. If you do fire me under such circumstances, it counts as me completing the mission, and the one-million bonus must still be given to me."

"This... what if you don't protect my daughter well?"

"That would mean a safety issue has occurred. If your daughter suffers serious injury or death, you can fire me. Of course, rest assured, under my protection, such a problem will absolutely not occur."

Ning Fuxun didn't hesitate. "Alright, I agree to all three points, and they can be written into the contract. Shall we go prepare the contract and sign it now?"

Knowing Lin Feng's abilities, Ning Fuxun believed that if even Lin Feng couldn't protect Ning Aoxue, he probably couldn't find anyone stronger. So, he absolutely trusted Lin Feng and agreed to his demands without hesitation. He even wanted to sign the contract quickly, fearing this fellow might have another change of heart or suddenly demand an exorbitant price, extorting him.

"Hehe, besides these, Brother Ning, I have an additional request," Lin Feng suddenly said with a smile.

Ning Fuxun's heart jumped. Damn, just as I thought! If we don't sign this contract this instant, this fellow will keep having more demands...

"Go on," Ning Fuxun said. He had no choice; he was set on hiring Lin Feng. No matter the cost, he had to sign Lin Feng.

"Um, for the first month's salary, can I get an advance? Hehe, I've been a bit short on cash lately," Lin Feng said, rubbing his chin with a sheepish smile.

Who knew it would be such a small matter? Ning Fuxun was overjoyed. He grabbed Lin Feng's hand and started walking him down from the bridge. "Fine, I promise you! As soon as you sign the contract, I'll give you the first month's salary in advance, immediately!"

"So straightforward? Hehe, Brother Ning, you're making me a bit embarrassed. Um, can I see a photo of your daughter first? Let me get mentally prepared, you know."

"No rush. Once the contract is signed, I'll have you two meet tomorrow..."

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