Chapter 405 At the Height of His Power

Shen Xuewei asked casually, as if chatting about everyday matters:

"How are your wife and two children? Have they been discharged from the hospital?"

The man in front of him was someone who had given him a ride and helped him before. He lowered his guard a little, but didn't reveal much about his wife and children.

"I'm much better now, and I was discharged last month. The doctor said it was fortunate that I was brought to the hospital in time, and he's been wanting to thank you in person again."

Has the driver who caused the accident been found?

"He's been found. However, he borrowed someone else's car and doesn't have any money to pay compensation..."

He was released from prison two years ago, and his wife waited for him for several years without ever leaving him.

As married life gradually improved and they had a child, they were looking forward to the wonderful life of their family of four.

But this car accident caused his wife and children to suffer.

He had accumulated a lot of debt to pay for medical treatment, and although he worked day and night, it was still far from enough.

"You were just released from prison last year, weren't you? You seem to have done quite a few jobs since your release. What made you decide to become a bodyguard?"

"Yes, I've done all the jobs I can to make a living, but they're not very stable. My wife and kids were just discharged from the hospital not long ago, and expenses are high. We can't afford to go hungry. I want something more stable. If I get the chance, I'll give it a try."

After asking a series of questions, Shen Xuewei had learned almost everything she needed to know.

She closed the resume and carefully examined the person in front of her.

His short hair was neatly trimmed, his face looked slightly weathered but very resolute, and his broad shoulders, thick back, and muscular body made him look very strong.

Aside from his criminal record, he basically met her requirements for a bodyguard.

She picked up the next resume and said calmly:

"You can go out now."

He was not selected again, and a sense of disappointment swept through the man's heart, but he also felt it was only natural.

Yes, who would choose someone with a criminal record as a bodyguard?

"OK."

He responded, got up and went out, closing the door behind him for Shen Xuewei.

Manager Meng couldn't figure out what Shen Xuewei meant; she seemed somewhat satisfied, yet also somewhat dissatisfied.

Next, I conducted several more interviews until I had reviewed the last resume.

Shen Xuewei has not yet expressed her opinion on which person to choose.

As Manager Meng saw Shen Xuewei off from the office, the two passed through the lobby and saw several bodyguards sitting there.

Upon seeing the two emerge, the people in the hall immediately stood up, ramrod straight.

Shen Xuewei's gaze fell on Peng Zhiyun, then turned to Manager Meng.

Manager Meng tactfully stepped forward, and Shen Xuewei whispered something to him.

He nodded and began calling out names, "Wu Jianhua, Lu Yuming, Fu Qiu, you all come up together and test his skills."

The three people whose names were called were stunned for a moment, then simultaneously threw punches at Peng Zhiyun.

Peng Zhiyun dodged in time and seized the opportunity to grab the arm of the person who was striking him directly, controlling the other person and delivering an elbow strike to the chest.

Shen Xuewei watched the three fighting from the sidelines as Manager Meng kept giving her advice and recommendations.

“Miss Shen, you see, I told you Peng Zhiyun is very skilled. The other three are from martial arts schools and are even younger than Peng Zhiyun, yet they still managed to fight him to a draw…”

Shen Xuewei checked the time; it was almost noon, and she wanted to go back for lunch.

"Alright, let them stop. We'll take another look later."

"Okay, whatever you say."

He watched Shen Xuewei leave, then quickly called for the four people who were still fighting to stop.

"Stop, stop, stop! You all need to stop."

Looking at Peng Zhiyun, who was looking at him with a hint of expectation, he shook his head and did not give him a definite answer.

After all, he himself wasn't sure what Shen Xuewei meant.

After leaving Dingwei Security Company, Shen Xuewei asked a private investigator to help her investigate Peng Zhiyun's information.

Two days later, Peng Zhiyun's detailed information appeared on her desktop.

From height and weight to home address and economic situation, nothing is missing.

Looking at the incredibly detailed information, Shen Xuewei realized that Peng Zhiyun's situation was a little worse than she had imagined.

His parents have passed away, but he has a childhood sweetheart and a long-time lover, who is his wife, Yu Rong.

In addition, there are two twin daughters who are a little over a month old.

Unfortunately, one of the daughters has a congenital heart disease that seems impossible to treat with surgery in one go, and may even be a lifelong condition.

In addition, due to previous hospitalizations, there is a large amount of debt that needs to be repaid.

He works two or three jobs a day, doing whatever is available, such as carrying bricks on construction sites and delivering heavy goods.

He has a criminal record, and most jobs on the market don't want people with criminal records.

Shen Xuewei stared at the more detailed information, lost in thought.

On the first day, she arranged to meet Peng Zhiyun alone.

This time, she got straight to the point, "Mr. Peng, if I could provide your family with stable accommodation, introduce you to a better hospital, and even help you settle your previous medical bills..."

"So, if I hire you, what can you do for me?"

Peng Zhiyun was initially overjoyed, but quickly understood the implication behind Shen Xuewei's words.

His lips pressed into a steady, straight line. After careful consideration, he spoke calmly:

"I will not traffic drugs, I will not commit treason, and I will not kill anyone. I can do anything else for you."

"If something really happens to me, I hope you can make arrangements for my family."

He looked serious, but Shen Xuewei laughed, her expression relaxed and carefree.

“Mr. Peng, relax. I’m a good citizen. How could I be associated with such extreme things as murder, drug trafficking, and treason?”

She might need Peng Zhiyun in some situations in the future.

She extended her hand to Peng Zhiyun, "Then I wish us a pleasant time together in the future."

She doesn't need a bodyguard with no weaknesses.

People like Peng Zhiyun, who have vulnerabilities, concerns, and loyalty, are easier to use.

Peng Zhiyun reached out and shook her hand briefly before pulling away.

"Yes, Miss Shen."

From that day on, Shen Xuewei had her own bodyguard.

He was a man of good manners, and when they were out together, he always kept a distance of two steps from Shen Xuewei.

This distance allows for timely interception in case of emergencies, without making Shen Xuewei feel oppressed due to being too close, and without affecting her social life and work.

Winters in Shanghai are very cold, while Guangzhou only has winter after summer, but it is still warmer than Shanghai.

With nothing much going on at the company, Shen Xuewei stayed in Huacheng, spending her time at home trading stocks.

He grinned foolishly, staring at the screen full of red stock charts.

Lunch was ready, and her aunt called her to go out for lunch.

While the two were eating, Shen Xuewei scrolled through her WeChat Moments, liking the posts she liked and skipping the ones she wasn't interested in.

After scrolling through her WeChat Moments, she turned to check her friends' updates on QQ.

She saw a post from a friend a few days ago, and her hand froze on the screen after reading it.

The girl in the photo is smiling smugly and brightly, and the caption reads:

Haha, the long-awaited novel adaptation is finally here! They've cast a super handsome star as the lead, and I even got his autograph! So happy (*^▽^*)

Shen Xuewei stared at her words for several seconds before opening her chat window with her.

May you become a rich woman soon: Qiyue, I heard that one of your novels is going to be adapted into a TV series? Congratulations in advance, and I look forward to seeing your work broadcast soon.

Shen Xuewei no longer writes novels, but her QQ friend list includes many novelists.

They were all added back when I was writing novels.

Some are from the Dreamweaver Book Gallery website, some are from other websites, some are well-known authors, and some have been unknown for a long time.

This author, Qiyue, is skilled at writing contemporary romance and campus youth novels.

She is a newly emerging female author from the Dream Weaver Book Gallery who has become a rising star since the pen name Shen Xuewei Huayunbi was discontinued.