"I wonder what my new task is? Elder Fang, could you give me a hint?" Even though Ye Hao was a bit tipsy, he didn't forget to inquire about where his future might lead him!

Fang Ni was also sitting on the sofa, curious about what Ye Hao's future task would be. If it was related to the Intelligence Department, she planned to provide Ye Hao with more useful information.

In the brief time from last night to this noon, Fang Ni had come to understand what kind of man Ye Hao was: tolerant, generous, unconcerned with trivial matters, and upright—clearly a modern good man.

"Haha! This task, I'm afraid you wouldn't believe it even if I told you," Fang Zhongtian chuckled, because even he initially thought it was just a joke from his superiors.

"What task?" Ye Hao became curious after hearing Fang Zhongtian's words. If even Fang Zhongtian couldn't believe it, it must be something beyond his previous missions.

Fang Ni and Li Yi also looked at Fang Zhongtian, eagerly waiting for him to reveal Ye Hao's task.

"In your new task, you won't have to live under the threat of bullets anymore; there's no need to race against time to complete missions, nor do you have to risk your life by challenging others. This task might change your entire life." Fang Zhongtian paused for a moment and continued under their curious gaze, "You'll be protecting the children of wealthy families, living the life of a bodyguard."

After he spoke, Fang Zhongtian fell silent. Fang Ni seemed to have misheard, and Li Yi looked at him with skepticism.

"Dad, are you kidding? The boss of a mercenary group going to the city to work as a bodyguard?" Fang Ni shook her head incredulously.

"Elder Fang, are you joking with us? Isn't this overkill? Don't you know what kind of person Hao is?" Li Yi asked with doubt.

"You didn't hear wrong! This is indeed his new task!" Fang Zhongtian confirmed again, then glanced at Ye Hao, noticing he seemed thunderstruck, sitting there dazedly.

Finally, after a while, Ye Hao swallowed and asked, "Elder Fang, are you saying my future is to protect those second-generation rich kids in the city?" His eyes were filled with confusion and rage. Wasn't he, after all, a top trainee trained by the country for thirteen years? Now he was being assigned to be a bodyguard? To protect those leisurely rich kids?

"Yes! And you must accompany her to school, eat with her, and watch movies with her. Wherever your employer goes, you must follow." Fang Zhongtian, with his authority as a top national security official, ordered.

Hearing this, Ye Hao's anger surged; he stood up, shouting, "I won't do it... just seeing those wasteful brats disgusts me..." Ye Hao protested loudly.

"Whether you want to or not, you must comply; this is an order from the higher-ups. If you want to defy the leadership's orders, I can take you to their office; you can discuss it with them." Fang Zhongtian knew Ye Hao hadn't yet adapted to the situation! But under the current circumstances, he had no choice but to apply pressure. He believed Ye Hao wouldn't actually confront the higher-ups directly.

As Fang Zhongtian understood, Ye Hao was a very patriotic person! Regarding the nation's leadership, he always maintained a heart of respect.

"I... I... I won't meet them, but I don't want to do this job." Ye Hao stammered, even though he wanted to say he wanted to see the leaders; the words just wouldn't come out! This was all due to the respect ingrained in him from years of national training.

"Since you don't want to meet them, you'll have to follow the arrangement from the higher-ups! Besides, I think this task suits you very well. Furthermore, while you're on this task, you're still part of our national security. If there's a major task for us, we'll call you back." Fang Zhongtian nodded with satisfaction at Ye Hao's reaction! Soldiers who do not defy orders from above are good soldiers. Although he may not want to do this task, it's only because he feels it belittles him.

"But is it suitable for me to, a grown man who has served as a soldier for over a decade, mix with a bunch of kids?" Ye Hao continued to express his dissatisfaction, hoping to change Fang Zhongtian's mind.

"You don't need to tell me all this; whether it's suitable will only be known once you do it! Moreover, this task is a direct order from the higher-ups. Even if you argue excellently, I can't change the fact of this task." Fang Zhongtian spread his hands, indicating that this task had nothing to do with him.

"But! I think I could work as an instructor in a military district or guard at a secret..." Ye Hao wanted to say he could guard at some secret military base, but then he realized it was impossible now that he was leaving Team A.

"Enough! Stop talking about it; the task has already been assigned, and talking more won't help. Of course, I must tell you that this task is appointed by the higher leadership. If you fail or get complaints during the task, you'll face a military court. Because this is a task arranged by the nation." Fang Zhongtian exaggeratedly said, emphasizing this task was appointed by national leaders when he saw Ye Hao's dissatisfaction.

"Hehe! Someone's going to be a lackey." Under her father's repeated emphasis, Fang Ni finally believed in the reality of this task. Moreover, thinking of Ye Hao following some rich kids around to act as accomplices amused her! A mercenary boss now ordered around by others.

"Haha! Young brother, this task might not be disgraceful; at least it reduces the chances of losing your life. So, you should accept your fate!" Li Yi, having thought it through, started to wish Ye Hao well! At least Ye Hao wouldn't live such a dangerous life anymore.

Even though it made him feel slightly regretful, Ye Hao was still a person. If Ye Hao could live happily in the city, he'd still wish him well!

"Sigh! Even if it's not a disgraceful task, what else can I do now? Do I need to meet the people above?" Ye Hao said while pointing to the ceiling. He meant, could he really go question the higher-ups' arrangements?

"Haha! Now that you understand, let's have a drink to celebrate your new task." Li Yi laughed heartily. Ye Hao could only reluctantly raise his glass for a toast with him.

Seeing Ye Hao nod and accept the task, Fang Zhongtian walked outside to report.

In an office in Zhongnanhai sat a dignified middle-aged man! His eyes were sharp, and his fingers lightly tapped on the table.

Upon hearing the message from Fang Zhongtian, his stern face gently twitched at the corners of his mouth, then he picked up the phone on the desk to call Lin Tian.

As soon as the call connected, he said briefly, "We've found the person you need!"

"Haha! That's great news, thank you so much, leader. But I'll still trouble you to send the person to Peng City, Celestial Mansion. I'll catch up with you for a drink once I'm back home!" Lin Tian laughed heartily upon hearing the good news over the phone.

"Alright! Consider it done." The stern middle-aged man didn't ramble on, hanging up the phone immediately after speaking.

However, the slight smile at the corner of his mouth showed everyone how happy he was now.

Lin Tian received the news and immediately dialed his daughter's number. As soon as the call connected, Lin Ruyu's complaining voice came through: "Dad! Aren't you one of the top tycoons in Huaxia? Why is it taking so long to find someone? I'm fed up with this group following me around."

Lin Ruyu's words left Lin Tian a bit helplessly amused. It's only been a few hours, do you think finding someone takes no time? Still, he chuckled and said, "For the safety of my precious daughter, I certainly need to choose carefully! Can't have any trouble arising." Lin Tian completely trusted the person arranging his bodyguard, so he directly said that he chose them himself.

"Have you picked one yet? I'm almost back to school in Peng City! If I continue with these crappy bodyguards, I'll be embarrassed for you..." Lin Ruyu complained to Lin Tian over the phone.

"Of course it's sorted! They'll be at Peng City, Celestial Mansion in the next couple of days, and I'll have the butler bring them to you at that time." Lin Tian chuckled happily, not minding his daughter's complaints.

"Really? Dad! How does he look? How old is he? Is he handsome?" Lin Ruyu squinted her big eyes and asked. Su Qing, who was by her side, also leaned in to listen.

"Uhmm... alright, alright... haha..." Lin Tian was a bit embarrassed, as he hadn't seen the bodyguard yet! However, he had no choice but to give his daughter a vague answer for the time being.

"What does 'alright' mean? Is he anything or not?" Lin Ruyu was dissatisfied with her father's answer and protested.

"Haha! Well... my dear daughter, you're not looking for a husband for me, are you? Sunshine and handsomeness are not important! The key is that he has high competence." Lin Tian laughed.

"Dad... you're awful, who said I was looking for a husband for you." Lin Ruyu's face turned bright red, quickly ending the conversation with her father, thinking of how she wouldn't need to be accompanied by so many people anymore. Even if there's still one person around, he can easily disappear into the crowd.

"Yuyu, how's it? Have you found him?" Su Qing also blinked her pretty eyes and smiled.

"Yes! But there's no information about the new bodyguard." Lin Ruyu was pleased to have found a new bodyguard but was discouraged not knowing whether the guard was an old man or a young guy.

"It's okay! We're going back to Peng City tomorrow, maybe we'll see him then, right?" Su Qing said as she held Lin Ruyu's hand and smiled.

"You cheeky girl, you seem very excited, right?" Lin Ruyu said mischievously, "If he turns out to be a hunk, will you fall for him?"

Su Qing's face instantly flushed red at Lin Ruyu's words, and with a trembling voice, she said, "Yuyu, you're talking nonsense! I'm not speaking to you anymore..."

Lin Ruyu watched Su Qing's embarrassed look and started laughing even harder...

The night passed quickly.

In the morning, when he woke up, Ye Hao patted his slightly dizzy head, shook it, inwardly blaming himself for being careless yesterday. But remembering this was Elder Fang's house, he instantly felt at ease.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The knocking at the door brought Ye Hao back to reality, and Ye Hao shook his head again and rubbed his sleepy face before going to open the door.

Todays Fang Ni was wearing a pink long dress, which outlined a graceful figure! Ye Hao licked his dry lips a little.

This action, however, made Fang Ni blush a little and she asked, "Am I beautiful?"

Ye Hao didn't know how to respond for a moment and could only lick his dry lips and nod his head, mm-hmm-ing.

Seeing Ye Hao so bold, Fang Ni bashfully lowered her head, her little heart pounding away.

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