Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Traveling with the Bodyguard

Seeing Xu Xiangbei’s animated expression and mischievous demeanor, Gu Xiangyi knew Xu Xiangbei had misunderstood again.

She playfully punched Xu Xiangbei’s firm chest and laughed, "NO, my Dr. Xu, you’ve got it wrong again. I’m not talking about playing in the room, but going to Yanjing Park to have fun, like how we went boating and enjoyed the scenery at Beihai Park a few days ago."

Xu Xiangbei called Monica and said, "Book two tickets for tomorrow morning to Yanjing for me, and book the hotel as well."

Monica’s gentle and pleasant voice came over the phone, "President Xu, should I book one double room for two people or a single room with a big bed?"

Xu Xiangbei tugged at a wicked smile. He originally wanted Monica to book a big bed room, but seeing Gu Xiangyi holding a fork and glaring at him, he had to say, "Book two standard rooms, one for each of us."

"Okay, President Xu, I’ll call you back once I’ve secured the tickets and accommodations."

Gu Xiangyi smiled as she used a fork to pick up a beef and seafood ball, gently feeding it to Xu Xiangbei. Her voice was full of threat and temptation, "Now that’s a good boy. If you dare to book a big bed room, I’m afraid I’ll be using this fork to poke around everywhere at night, and someone might be in danger."

Xu Xiangbei smiled wryly, "I booked two standard rooms, one for each of us. Are you relieved now?"

"I am relieved. I want to rest. Didn’t you say you prepared a guest room for me at the villa? Take me there now."

Xu Xiangbei drove and brought Gu Xiangyi back to the Purple Gold Villa.

As soon as they reached the villa’s entrance, they heard a thumping sound from inside the yard and saw Ah Rong punching a sandbag in the middle of the yard.

In the center of the yard stood an iron frame as thick as a wrist, with a red sandbag hanging from it.

Ah Rong, dressed in a black tight-fitting sports outfit that highlighted her graceful figure, was forcefully hitting the sandbag, blocking Gu Xiangyi’s path.

Although Ah Rong looked like a model with delicate features and elegant temperament, each punch she delivered had more force than a man’s, sending the sandbag flying around wildly on its rings.

Gu Xiangyi stopped in her tracks, afraid of being hit by Ah Rong’s fists and feet or being struck by the spinning sandbag. It was quite terrifying: "Wow, who is this strong woman?"

Seeing Gu Xiangyi enter the yard, Ah Rong wasn’t suspicious. She had already investigated all the beauties Xu Xiangbei knew and recognized Gu Xiangyi at a glance.

Ah Rong stopped punching the sandbag, stepped aside, and wiped the sweat with a white towel, opening a bottle of mineral water and gulping it down.

Gu Xiangyi carefully passed by Ah Rong, smiling, "Thank you."

Xu Xiangbei hummed a tune as he walked into the yard and was surprised to see a sandbag standing there, "Ah Rong, did you set this up?"

Ah Rong, with a cold expression, nodded, "I plan to stay here long-term. I need exercise and training."

Xu Xiangbei hit the sandbag with two punches, finding it heavy and solid, whereas Ah Rong could fly the sandbag with one punch, showcasing her formidable punching power.

However, Xu Xiangbei wasn’t too concerned about Ah Rong’s strength; his gaze remained on Ah Rong, particularly on her well-shaped body outlined by the black sportswear.

"You’ve got a nice figure; keep working out."

Ah Rong finished the bottle of mineral water in one go and threw it into the trash bin, "I heard you’re going to Yanjing tomorrow?"

Xu Xiangbei was somewhat puzzled, "Yes, how did you know?"

Ah Rong smiled faintly, "That’s none of your business. I need to go with you."

Xu Xiangbei thought of something and was already afraid of being monitored, asking in horror, "You’re not monitoring me, are you? Did you tap my phone, or did you install surveillance cameras somewhere?"

Ah Rong’s smile was as icy as the Arctic wind, "You’re right about me monitoring you, but not with surveillance cameras. I have Monica inform me of your whereabouts because I am your security consultant, and I need to know your movements promptly."

Learning that his phone wasn’t tapped, Xu Xiangbei finally relaxed.

Reluctant to bring Ah Rong along to Yanjing as it was a trip planned exclusively with Gu Xiangyi for some alone time, he awkwardly smiled, "I’m just going to Yanjing for at most three days and will return soon. You don’t need to come along."

Ah Rong’s tone was firm, "We have an agreement; I must protect you."

"Yanjing is very safe, and there shouldn’t be any assassination attempts. You don’t have to travel so far to accompany me. Don’t you need to meet with your boyfriend?"

Ah Rong responded coldly, "I don’t have a boyfriend, and I wouldn’t abandon my work duties for a date. I’ve already asked Monica to book an extra ticket, and the ticket will be delivered soon."

Ah Rong was sent by Grandpa to protect him and even took a bullet for him. Since she had already booked an extra ticket and there’s no way to refuse, Xu Xiangbei could only agree to her request.

"Alright, you can come with me to Yanjing. You can share a standard room with Gu Xiangyi."

Delighted by Xu Xiangbei’s consent, Ah Rong smiled faintly, bringing a touch of spring to the icy wilderness.

She wiped her sweat with the towel, entered the house, and left behind a casual, "I’m going to use the first-floor bathroom to shower. Don’t barge in; I usually leave a loaded gun by the bathtub."

Xu Xiangbei felt a chill down his spine, "Other beauties might have a glass of fine Bordeaux red wine by the tub when they bathe, but why would you have a loaded gun? It’s just unreasonable."

Gu Xiangyi liked the Purple Gold Villa very much, much more grand than the Spring Villa back home in Jiangcheng, luxuriously decorated with an internal elevator.

She took the elevator to the fourth floor, where Gu Xinyan’s room was located. Next to Gu Xinyan’s bed, she saw a photo frame, capturing a picture of the two sisters from their school days, preserved to this day.

Having not seen Gu Xinyan for over a month, she found herself missing her a bit, missing the little girl who always cried in her arms, the younger sister who offered tissues and cried with her when she was upset.

The countless scenes with her sister Gu Xinyan flashed before her eyes like movie stills. Touching the cold frame, she felt her eyes a little moist.

Outside, Xu Xiangbei’s footsteps approached, and Gu Xiangyi wiped her eyes, a charming and lovely smile reappearing on her face.

Gu Xiangyi’s voice, filled with charm and allure, asked, "Dr. Xu, are you looking for me?"

Seeing Gu Xiangyi holding a photo with her sister, Xu Xiangbei gave a mischievous grin, "Hehe, of course, I’m looking for you. What’s up, missing your sister Xinyan? She said she could come home tonight, and I assure you two will meet."

Gu Xiangyi blinked her lovely, bright eyes, her smile charming and endearing, "Thank you, Dr. Xu. So, what do you want? If there’s nothing, please leave. I’d like to rest for a while in my sister’s room. Please do not disturb."