After half a cup of tea, he heard steady footsteps outside the door. He slowly put down the teacup and glanced towards the door.

At this time, Lan Guoxiong pushed the door open and came in, meeting his eyes.

He secretly sized this man up and concluded that he was unfathomable and not an ordinary person.

At the same time, Shen Xingzhou was also looking at him. Although he was old, his eyes were not cloudy at all. Instead, they were sharp as if they were sweeping straight at him.

It was as if he was testing me deliberately, with murderous intent emanating from his entire body.

He stood up, chuckled and nodded: "Mr. Lan, I have heard a lot about you."

Lan Guoxiong raised his eyebrows, and his whole temperament changed drastically, becoming a kind-looking old man. He walked forward and sat on the chair, "Sit down,"

"Shen Xingzhou? Really?"

Shen Xingzhou nodded, "Yes, boy Shen Xingzhou,"

Lan Guoxiong then went through a series of pleasantries and probing questions, to which Shen Xingzhou answered flawlessly. When he was about to get to the point, there was a knock on the door.

The man who walked in this time was a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a military uniform. He looked very dignified, tall and strong, and obviously a martial artist. His eyes and brows looked somewhat similar to Grandpa Lan.

Shen Xingzhou narrowed his eyes slightly, and the information about this person emerged in his mind: the eldest brother of the Lan family, Lan Zhuojing. Upon closer inspection, this person was 50% similar to Yi An.

"This must be the person who saved me."

Lan Zhuojing said, his sharp eyes softened, and he stepped forward to shake hands with Shen Xingzhou, and said solemnly: "Thank you,"

The tone is sincere and the attitude is honest.

Shen Xingzhou smiled faintly and shook hands with him.

Lan Zhuojing sat on the chair, looked at Shen Xingzhou, and expressed his doubts: "How did Comrade Shen know that Xiaochi was in Gangcheng?"

He was indeed puzzled. Their Lan family had sent out so many people but couldn't find any trace, but he actually found it. He was a rough man and didn't know how to be subtle. When he had doubts in his heart, he would ask directly.

Shen Xingzhou responded truthfully: “When I was on a mission in Gangcheng, I found the human trafficker who kidnapped Young Master Lan. I kept an eye on him and investigated him specifically.”

Lan Zhuojing smiled with emotion: "So that's how it is. It's all thanks to you. Otherwise, I don't know if I would have the chance to go home."

"Since the Lan family has asked the Ministry for help, this is my job scope."

Although Shen Xingzhou has his own purpose, he will also say high-sounding and beautiful words.

Lan Guoxiong asked sternly, "You have done a great favor to my Lan family. Do you have anything to ask for?"

Shen Xingzhou smiled faintly, "Yes,"

He did take some risks to save people, so it's normal for him to ask for something.

Shen Xingzhou couldn't do such a thing as not expressing gratitude for a great favor.

Lan Guoxiong admired his outspoken nature, which was much better than those people who wanted a lot of things in their hearts but acted awkwardly on the surface.

He smiled cheerfully: "Tell me about it, as long as my Lan family can do it,"

He didn't make any promises and said he would definitely be able to do it. After all, his Lan family was a family with principles.

Chen Xingzhou looked at Lan Guoxiong calmly, "I hope the Lan family will protect me for three years."

Lan Guoxiong was slightly stunned, as if he didn't expect him to make such a request. Protection?

How to protect?

This range is very wide.

Lan Guoxiong subconsciously asked: "How do you say it?"

Shen Xingzhou raised his eyes, and their eyes met. His eyes were dark and hard to understand, and he smiled suddenly, "The kid has a stubborn temper. During the mission, he may offend many people, which will have a great impact on my career."

At this point, the Lan family father and son already understood what he meant.

Lan Guoxiong frowned slightly. This matter was very small if you say it was small, but it was also very big. It was not something that could be agreed to casually.

What if he commits a crime? Or offends someone that the Lan family cannot shake, then...

He said, "How about changing the conditions?"

"How about two promotions in two years?"

In Lan Guoxiong's opinion, he might not be promoted twice in three years, so...

Shen Xingzhou shook his head and smiled: “As long as the Lan family protects me for three years, I will move up on my own.”

Lan Guoxiong was puzzled. He actually refused?

Lan Zhuojing asked: "Why don't you accept another condition?"

Chen Xingzhou raised his eyebrows, "You two should know that if you try to pull up a seedling too high, it won't last long."

Besides, if he were to bear this title promoted by the Lan family, it would be taken down sooner or later. He wanted to take one step at a time on his own.

Down-to-earth.

Moreover, he has confidence in himself.

Before, he didn't want to move up, so he turned a blind eye to those tricks and only thought about making money. He felt that if he had enough money, it would be able to protect the people he protected.

But now he feels that it is not enough. Now that he has other goals, he has to find a way.

To ensure that you walk safely.