Chapter 4

"Is it you?" Lin Zixian stared with wide eyes, coughing from the tea that had gone down the wrong pipe.

Due to the significant change in his attire, Qiao Yun had not immediately recognized him. However, his demeanor and mannerisms quickly brought back memories of who he was. She frowned, her eyebrows arching with a hint of heroism. "How can it be you?"

From her thin, heroic eyebrows, it was clear that she was an unconventional woman. Most women would pluck and draw their eyebrows, but this woman's eyebrows were naturally bold and spirited, without any trace of makeup, yet they were naturally beautiful. If she were to修饰 them, she might lose her current charm.

Coupled with her stern, cold expression and her deep, bright eyes, she gave off an aura that made people keep their distance.

But her exquisite and unparalleled figure, paired with a face like a celestial being, was a beauty beyond words, truly a top-tier woman.

"What? You two know each other?" Qiao Antian's face lit up with joy. If this were the case, it would be easier to handle. If his daughter and Lin Zixian had a close relationship, perhaps he could get him to help with great effort. He was confident in his daughter's beauty and did not rule out the possibility that Lin Zixian might do something to please a beautiful woman.

"I don't know him." Qiao Yun denied it outright, then said, "Chairman, I hope you will consider this carefully. I don't think the company really needs to hire someone like him." She had no good feelings towards Lin Zixian. In her eyes, he was just a rogue who liked to chase women.

Lin Zixian sat there awkwardly, unsure whether to hold the teacup or put it down.

He could act confidently in front of Qiao Antian, but he had no confidence when facing this cold beauty. After all, he had not only failed to win her over but had also been beaten up by her, losing face all the way to the Pacific Ocean. How could he have the face to protect her? Yet, he had just agreed to Qiao Antian's request...

"Don't know him? How is that possible? Your attitudes clearly show that you know each other!" Qiao Antian was momentarily confused about what was going on between the two. After a pause, he said, "Xiao Yun, Mr. Lin is no ordinary person. He is a personal acquaintance of mine. Asking him to protect you is for your safety."

"An extraordinary person, huh?" Qiao Yun's cold eyes stared at him. "Mr. Lin, right? I had the honor of flying back to the country with Mr. Lin yesterday, and I still vividly remember his every move. May I ask what Mr. Lin did in the United States?"

Qiao Antian was slightly enlightened. It seemed they had met on the plane, and indeed, they didn't have much of a relationship. He looked at Lin Zixian with some curiosity, wondering what he had done to make his daughter so prejudiced against him.

However, this only confirmed his belief in Lin Bao's extraordinariness. A single phone call, and he had immediately sent a disciple from the United States, which showed his influence both domestically and internationally!

Lin Zixian felt a bit guilty. He was really worried that Qiao Yun might reveal his advances to her father. It wasn't that he was afraid of the father and daughter, but the embarrassment of being exposed as a shameless and vulgar person in front of her father was unbearable. The key was that he had indeed harbored improper thoughts about her, which was his weakness.

Men who have experienced meeting their future in-laws can understand this feeling. It's similar, and being nervous is inevitable.

However, when the time came, he had to face it. He wanted to get rid of this woman as soon as possible and mustered his courage to say, "I worked as a dishwasher in a restaurant in the United States."

Qiao Antian was taken aback, thinking he had heard wrong. Qiao Yun, however, remained expressionless and coldly said, "Do you think you have the ability to protect me?" She wanted to remind him directly that she could take care of herself, let alone protect her.

Seeing that she wouldn't expose him, Lin Zixian straightened his attitude and sipped his tea. "If you need it, I can try."

"No need." Qiao Yun rejected him outright. "Chairman, I will not accept protection from someone like him. His character is questionable. I have things to do. If there's nothing else, I won't disturb you, Chairman."

The words "His character is questionable" made Lin Zixian choke on his tea, coughing continuously. He wanted to defend himself, but she had already left, leaving a beautiful back view.

"Mr. Lin, is there any misunderstanding between you and my daughter?" Qiao Antian asked suspiciously.

"There is indeed some misunderstanding." Lin Zixian was honest but tried to downplay it. "I can't deny that your daughter is beautiful. On the flight back, I chatted with her a few times, but she mistook me for a pervert. It's a misunderstanding, truly more unjust than Dou E!"

"Ah..." Qiao Antian looked at him meaningfully, then sat back in his chair. After some thought, he made a decision. "Mr. Lin, how about this! You can take a position in my Minghua Group, as the deputy head of the security department!"

Lin Zixian frowned. "Is that necessary? I don't want to join any company."

"Don't worry, it's just a nominal position. You don't need to do much. I'll inform the relevant departments. Your main task will be to protect General Manager Qiao Yun... Don't misunderstand, you've seen my daughter's temper. It's impossible to get her to accept it without some means. Within the company, I, as the chairman, have the authority to appoint and dismiss positions that do not affect the company's normal operations. Once your position is confirmed, if she wants to reject my appointment, she will need the board's approval, which she won't do for such a trivial matter. Even if it goes to the board, the other members will give me some face. Once a formal decision is made, she will have to accept it." Qiao Antian smiled.

"Alright!" Lin Zixian reluctantly agreed, though subconsciously, he had the idea of finding an opportunity to get closer to her. Otherwise, he might not have agreed.

Qiao Antian made a call, and Ning Lan immediately took charge of the matter, leading Lin Zixian through several departments, taking photos, and issuing him an employee card.

Holding the employee card, Lin Zixian felt a bit amused. If people from another circle knew he was doing this, they would probably laugh their heads off.

Ning Lan then took him to the security department and handed him over to the head of the department, Duan Jiye.

Duan Jiye was initially unhappy when he received the notification that the chairman had appointed a new deputy head of the security department, fearing that the new person might have connections with the chairman and eventually take his job.

However, Ning Lan pulled Duan Jiye aside and whispered something to him, which immediately dispelled his concerns. It turned out that the new deputy head was a dedicated bodyguard who would eventually leave and was not there to take his job.

Despite this, Duan Jiye still did his duty, giving Lin Zixian a brief introduction to the security department and taking him on a tour of the various posts.

The two security guards who had previously kicked him out of the building were very uneasy, never expecting him to become their superior. The two customer service representatives at the front desk were also nervous. A deputy head of security in a large company had significant power over lower-level employees, with a separate office and the authority to enforce discipline. If he wanted to get rid of them, he could easily make them lose their jobs.

After the tour, it was almost time to leave work. Duan Jiye was very enthusiastic and invited Lin Zixian to dinner, which he politely accepted. However, the phone in the office suddenly rang, and Duan Jiye picked it up. "Hello! Security department, who are you looking for? Hmm... Chairman... Yes, yes... Okay!" He turned to Lin Zixian and shouted, "Minister Lin, the chairman is looking for you."

"Qiao Antian is looking for me? Ask him what it's about." Lin Zixian casually replied, continuing to look at the photos of his subordinates in the employee directory.

Duan Jiye was sweating profusely. He realized he had encountered a formidable person. Not only did he not care about the chairman's call, but he also called him by his name. He quickly covered the mouthpiece and said with a bitter smile, "Minister Lin, I have no right to ask about the chairman's business. You should take the call yourself."

Lin Zixian didn't make it difficult for him and came over to take the phone. "Chairman Qiao, what's up?... A welcome dinner?... I'm afraid I can't. Minister Duan of the security department has already invited me to dinner, and I've already accepted... "

Duan Jiye almost lost his balance, wondering what he had done to dare to snatch the chairman's guest. He didn't want to continue working at Minghua Group. He moved faster than a rabbit, quickly coming over and covering the mouthpiece with his hand, sweating coldly. "Minister Lin, have I offended you? Please let me off. I can eat anytime. You choose the place. I just remembered I have something to do today, so I can't accompany you. You should go to the chairman's dinner."

Lin Zixian understood. He dared not refuse the chairman, but Duan Jiye still had to work under him and couldn't afford to offend the boss. He pushed his hand away and replied, "Chairman Qiao, are you there?... Oh, Minister Duan just remembered he has something to do, so the dinner is postponed... Okay, I'll wait for you."

He hung up the phone and continued looking at the photos in the employee directory, estimating that his own photo would be up soon.

Duan Jiye wiped the sweat from his forehead, grabbed the teacup on the table, and drank tea to calm down, then sat down in his chair, still looking at Lin Zixian with lingering fear.

When there was a new employee appointment in the company, the information was immediately sent to the general manager.

Qiao Yun saw the notification of the deputy head of the security department and immediately understood what was going on. She threw it aside without a second glance and continued with her work.

The phone on her desk rang, and Qiao Yun picked it up. Her father's voice came through, and she coldly replied, "Chairman, I have urgent work to handle and can't accompany you for dinner. Next time!" She hung up the phone.

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