Chapter 99 Quickly Transmigrated! Going Bankrupt Overnight and Becoming the Young Master’s Bodyguard (Part 8)
Shen Haoxuan's words were like a stone, stirring up ripples in my heart. I tried hard to control my frantic heartbeat, but my face remained expressionless. The sweat from my palm soaked his hand, but I didn't dare to pull it back. The room was terribly quiet. I could hear my own rapid breathing and the ticking of the wall clock, and every sound seemed to strike at my tense nerves.
I secretly glanced at Manager Zhang standing beside me. He had a smug smile on his face, as if he had foreseen my elimination. That look was like a sharp knife, stabbing my self-esteem. I clenched my fists, my nails dug deep into my palms, and the pain kept me awake.
Shen Haoxuan did not announce the result immediately. He let go of my hand and walked to the French window. With his back to us, his slender figure looked a little lonely in the sunlight. My heart was hanging. This kind of waiting was more painful than a direct rejection.
"Feng Ziang," he said, with his back to me, his voice devoid of any emotion, "your conditions... don't quite meet our requirements."
My heart sank. Was it really not going to work? Would all my efforts be in vain? I lowered my head, trying to hold back the tears welling up in my eyes. My nails almost pierced my skin.
At this time, I saw Manager Zhang approaching Shen Haoxuan and whispering something in his ear. I couldn't hear what they were saying, but judging from the sinister smile on Manager Zhang's face, it was definitely not a good thing. My heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, and I could hardly breathe.
Shen Haoxuan listened quietly, with no expression on his face, making it impossible to see what he was thinking. My breathing became more and more rapid, as if I was going to suffocate in the next second. Could it be that I was going to be eliminated like this?
Time seemed to freeze, and every second seemed to be infinitely long. I felt my body had become stiff, and I could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.
"Manager Zhang," Shen Haoxuan suddenly spoke, interrupting Manager Zhang. His voice was still calm, but it carried an unquestionable majesty. "Regarding the candidate for employment, I have already made a decision."
My heart skipped a beat, and a fire of hope ignited in my chest. He turned around and looked at me, his eyes were deep and complicated, and I almost drowned in his bottomless eyes.
He paused, then opened his thin lips and said something I didn't expect: "Feng Ziang, from today on, you are my personal bodyguard."
"...Close to the body?"
"...close bodyguard?" I almost suspected that I had heard it wrong, and I repeated these two words in a daze. Close bodyguard? This means that I will follow him closely, which means... I raised my head suddenly and bumped into his deep eyes. Something seemed to flash past there, so fast that I couldn't catch it.
A huge joy surged from the bottom of my heart, instantly dispelling all the previous uneasiness and anxiety. I felt like I was dreaming, and a sense of unreality surrounded me. I pinched my thigh hard, and the real pain made me sure that this was not a dream, I was really hired, and I was a personal bodyguard!
I secretly took a deep breath, trying to suppress the urge to cheer, and tried to look calm. I glanced at Manager Zhang standing next to me. The expression on his face was very interesting. First, he was shocked by disbelief, then he tried his best to hide his anger, and finally he turned into a helpless defeat. That frustrated expression made me feel very happy, and all the grievances and resentment before disappeared at this moment.
"Mr. Shen..." Manager Zhang wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Shen Haoxuan.
"My decision does not need to be questioned." Shen Haoxuan's voice was still calm, but it was full of unquestionable majesty. He looked at me with a barely perceptible smile in his eyes, "Feng Ziang, report to the company on time at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning."
"Yes!" I straightened my back and answered loudly, my voice full of confidence and strength.
Walking out of Shen's Building, I felt like I was walking on clouds, light and floating. The sun shone on my face, warm and the breeze blew, bringing a breath of fresh air. I couldn't help but raise the corners of my mouth, revealing a brilliant smile.
I did it! I finally did it!
I took out my cell phone and called my mother, eager to share the good news with her. The moment the call was connected, my voice choked up a little, "Mom, I was hired! I'm the... personal bodyguard of the Shen Group!"
The mother's surprised voice came from the other end of the phone, "Really? That's great! Yuxuan, I knew you could do it! Mom is proud of you!"
Listening to my mother's gratified voice, my eyes became moist. I have paid so much for this opportunity, and now I have finally received the reward. All the hard work is worth it.
Thinking that I will officially start working tomorrow, my heart is full of anticipation and excitement. Bodyguard... This will be a brand new journey, full of challenges and unknowns.
I looked up at the top floor of Shen's Building, where Shen Haoxuan's office was. My heartbeat suddenly quickened, and an inexplicable feeling came over me.
"Tomorrow..." I whispered, "See you tomorrow."
At this moment, a rough voice came from behind, "Boy, stop right there!"
I turned around and saw Li Dali walking towards me with an angry look on his face. He was tall and muscular, standing in front of me like a small mountain, casting a shadow.
"Boy, what tricks did you use? Are you worthy of being Mr. Shen's personal bodyguard?" His tone was very aggressive, and his fists were clenched so tightly that they made a clattering sound, as if he was going to swing at me in the next second.
I subconsciously took a step back and looked at him warily. Although I had learned some self-defense skills, I was not completely confident in facing such a tall and strong man.
"Li Dali!" A clear voice rang out, and Secretary Wang appeared behind us without us noticing. She walked quickly to Li Dali and stood between him and me.
"Secretary Wang..." Li Dali seemed to be a little jealous of her, so his tone softened a little, but his eyes were still full of dissatisfaction, "This boy is so delicate and tender, it's obvious at first glance that he's not a bodyguard. How can he be Mr. Shen's personal bodyguard?"
Secretary Wang glanced at him coldly, "This is Mr. Shen's decision. What qualifications do you have to question it?"
"I..." Li Dali wanted to say something but was interrupted by Secretary Wang.
"This is the Shen Group, not a place for you to act wildly! If you don't want to be fired, just behave yourself!" Secretary Wang's voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable majesty.
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