Chapter 21

In the instant when the entire estate fell into darkness, Lin Aoxue's heart tightened! A fear she had never experienced before appeared in her mind and gradually spread! Lin Fuzhang was also very nervous; he was now truly in the midst of the situation! The room was pitch black, and in the darkness, people often magnify their inner fears! "Boss, Miss, stand against the wall! I'm here to protect you!" The security captain was also very afraid, but he had to put on a brave front. So many of his subordinates had been eliminated; what could he do to turn the tide? "Even if the wind is strong, it won't blow your tongue off. What use are you here?" At this moment, a mocking voice suddenly sounded in the room! "Who!" The security captain's hair stood on end, and his hand holding the gun trembled! How did the other person get in when he was guarding the door? Lin Fuzhang and Lin Aoxue clearly recognized the voice as Su Rui's! Their hearts were filled with intense disbelief! Indeed, this voice really scared them! "Don't move, or I'll shoot!" The security captain stood in front of the Lin family, pointing his gun at the source of the voice! "You should have shot immediately, not just threaten. This is completely useless." Su Rui's voice suddenly came closer, right next to the security captain's ear! The latter felt as if he had encountered a ghost, his whole body shuddered, and he didn't hear any footsteps at all. How did he get so close? The security captain quickly tried to raise his gun to shoot, but at that moment, Su Rui said, "Don't shoot. In the time it takes you to do that, I could have killed you dozens of times." After saying that, the security captain felt a pain in the back of his neck, his head tilted, and he fainted! Su Rui clapped his hands, walked to the main switch, and pulled it up, restoring the brightness to the entire villa! "This bodyguard is really weak, he doesn't even know there's a main switch in the surveillance room." Su Rui smiled at the shocked Lin family and said, "Well, the war is over. You're all dead." Looking at Su Rui, who handled the situation with ease, Lin Aoxue's gaze was complex. The events that just happened gave her a strong visual impact, which would probably not fade for a while! At this moment, Lin Aoxue's mind was completely focused on the shock, not on the bet! From the moment the first surveillance screen showed static to the lights coming back on, the entire process did not exceed five minutes! What kind of physical condition and combat awareness must one have to achieve such a level! Lin Fuzhang was so shocked he couldn't speak. He was really glad this was just a drill! Otherwise, the entire Lin family would have been completely wiped out! The so-called ironclad security setup was like paper in front of Su Rui! Thinking about the confident look he had when mentioning the security system, Lin Fuzhang felt his face turn red! "Little Brother Su, I never expected you to..." Lin Fuzhang thought for a long time but couldn't find the right words. "I've said it before, why else would I bet with Aoxue?" Su Rui said with a smile. Mentioning the bet, Lin Aoxue's expression immediately became complicated. She had always been a person who kept her word. Was she going to back out this time? But how could she bear to let Su Rui spank her? How could he be so strong? She had already given the order for the bodyguards to use their guns! It seemed Su Rui saw through Lin Aoxue's thoughts and said with a faint smile, "I won't give them the chance to shoot." "Little Brother Su, you're truly bold. Can I ask what the bet between you and Aoxue was?" Lin Fuzhang asked with a smile. Lin Aoxue's face immediately turned black. Su Rui glanced at Lin Aoxue and chuckled, "Old Brother Lin, Aoxue said that if I lost, I would pack my things and leave Bikan, never to return." "That can't be!" Lin Fuzhang was immediately alarmed. Such a capable person was hard to find, and Su Rui was definitely a distinguished guest. What was wrong with Aoxue, trying to drive him away again and again? It was really too much! Lin Aoxue looked at Su Rui in surprise. She almost thought he would blurt out the "spanking" bet, but instead, he used another bet to divert her father's attention. Fortunately, if Lin Fuzhang knew she had to be spanked for losing, Lin Aoxue wouldn't dare stay in the Lin family villa. "Aoxue, Little Brother Su is our distinguished guest. You must not say such impolite things again," Lin Fuzhang said sternly. "Whatever," Lin Aoxue replied coolly. "By the way, Little Brother Su, what happened to the security personnel?" Lin Fuzhang was very curious about how Su Rui dealt with those high-level bodyguards silently. "They all fainted, but they'll be fine. They'll wake up in half an hour." Lin Fuzhang nodded and said with some embarrassment, "It seems the security setup of my villa needs to be improved a lot." Su Rui waved his hand, "Actually, your people are pretty good. They can handle regular assassins, after all, not everyone is as strong as me." Lin Fuzhang agreed, but Lin Aoxue coldly said, "Boasting." Su Rui glanced at her, not responding, thinking: When I spank you, let's see how you cry and beg me. I said I would spank you once, but I didn't specify how many times! "I brought some equipment. I'll install it in the surveillance blind spots to improve the early warning capability." Su Rui didn't forget today's purpose and said, "We shouldn't delay. I'll start checking for eavesdropping devices now." To Lin Fuzhang, Su Rui was now a distinguished guest. Hearing this, he quickly said, "No rush, no rush. We can check after the meal. Let me introduce you to my wife... no, my sister-in-law." Lin Aoxue's face turned black again, realizing Su Rui's seniority would definitely surpass her. "Uh, sister-in-law..." Su Rui thought it was funny. Lin Fuzhang's wife, Lin Aoxue's mother, was named Wei Shuling. She had been with Lin Fuzhang since he was a poor young man, always by his side. Later, when he succeeded in his business, Wei Shuling finally became Mrs. Lin and lived a life many envied. Over the years, the Lin couple's relationship had always been good, and they rarely had even the most common arguments. Wei Shuling looked like a very kind and slightly gossipy middle-aged woman. The moment she saw Su Rui, his image lit up her eyes. Although Su Rui sometimes seemed a bit rogue, his handsome appearance and the aura he exuded were quite captivating, especially to middle-aged women, who would definitely like him. The meal was ready, and Wei Shuling kept serving Su Rui dishes, asking him questions. "Little Su, what did you do in America?" "I did some small business, not always staying in America, traveling between different countries." Su Rui spoke the truth, not lying, but he left out important details. "How long do you plan to stay in China this time?" Wei Shuling glanced at Lin Aoxue, who was eating silently with a blank expression. Wei Shuling understood that over the years, Su Rui was the first young talent Lin Fuzhang had brought home, which showed his status in her husband's heart. Such a man was indeed very excellent and matched Lin Aoxue well. Thinking about her daughter's future, Wei Shuling started to worry. No matter how successful a woman's career was, marriage and having children were the most important things. Who would dare marry such a cold and distant woman? However, if Aoxue could develop a relationship with Su Rui, it would be great. Once she thought this, Wei Shuling found Su Rui more and more appealing. There was a saying, "A mother-in-law always likes her son-in-law more and more." Of course, this might also be because Wei Shuling spent too much time at home, making her more gossipy. "I'm here to help... assist Old Brother Lin with some issues in the group. Once the matters here are resolved, I'll have to return to America." Su Rui, entrusted with a task, would be loyal to it. Although he didn't know how long it would take, he would do his best. "How long will it take to resolve the matters here?" Wei Shuling hoped Su Rui would give a longer time frame. This young man really seemed quite good. "At least a few months, I guess." Su Rui scratched his head. The patent for "Synthesizing Tricyclic Amine at the Microscopic Level Using High Molecular Methods" was a hot potato. Holding it was like holding a pile of shining gold bricks in the dark, inviting others to come and take it. From this perspective, saying it would take a few months was short. It would be best to convince Lin Aoxue to sell the patent rights, at least to divert some attention. Being watched by international gangs was not a pleasant experience, and Su Rui had experienced it. "That's great. You can come over more often. I'll cook for you." Wei Shuling thought that a few months was enough time for this young man to develop something with her daughter. She loved her daughter and wanted to keep good young men as a backup. "Certainly, certainly." Su Rui focused on eating. Communicating with such a Chinese auntie was really tiring. Her eyes looked at him like he was "prey." Oh, when did the great Sun God become prey for middle-aged women? It seemed Chinese aunties were invincible and would eventually conquer the world. Finally, the meal was over. Seeing Su Rui's awkwardness in front of her mother, Lin Aoxue found it strangely amusing. She thought no one could handle this guy. "Now, let's start checking the rooms, starting with Aoxue's." Su Rui put down his chopsticks, looked at Lin Aoxue provocatively, and said with a smile.