Beauty Chairwoman's Bodyguard Expert-Chapter 1703 - 1696: Family

"Third Young Master, thank you this time. If not for you, my old bones would have been left here completely," said the Great Elder to Lu Tianxing with a bitter smile after Sima Lingyun left, assisted by the Third Elder.

"Great Elder, you’re too polite. Speaking of which, I should thank you. If it weren’t for your support when I first entered the Lu Family, I might have died back then. Besides, we’re all family, there’s no need for such thanks," replied Lu Tianxing to the Great Elder.

"Family?"

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, the Great Elder and the Third Elder exchanged a meaningful glance, then focused their gazes on Lu Tianxing and Shen Manjun, with a deep and meaningful smile on their faces.

Feeling the strange gaze from the Great Elder and the Third Elder, Shen Manjun rolled her eyes at Lu Tianxing angrily. Just as she was about to say something, a coquettish voice full of excitement came from the room: "Uncle, you finally came to rescue Qiaoqiao. I knew you wouldn’t abandon me."

At the sound of the voice, Lu Tianxing instinctively turned around. Before he could see what had happened, he felt a fragrant breeze blow towards him, and suddenly, a trembling body threw itself into his embrace. Qiaoqiao was clinging to Lu Tianxing like an octopus, resting her head on his shoulder, as crystalline tears uncontrollably rolled down her cheeks, turning her into a weeping figure.

Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, hugged Qiaoqiao with one hand, and gently patted her back with the other. He could sense that this little girl was truly scared. "Qiaoqiao, it’s okay now, don’t worry. Uncle promised you that he would protect you well and never let you get hurt."

"I believe Uncle will protect me, because Uncle is my hero."

Qiaoqiao slowly lifted her head, revealing a young, tear-stained face that emitted an unexpected charm capable of stirring the soul.

"Of course, Uncle will surely protect you. Now, you’re not a child anymore; hurry and come down from Uncle, or you’ll risk being laughed at." Lu Tianxing gently patted Qiaoqiao’s back and said with a smile.

"No, no, I want Uncle to comfort me, or I’ll never come down."

Qiaoqiao squirmed obstinately in Lu Tianxing’s arms, clinging desperately to his neck, her entire soft body hanging off him.

Feeling the delicate body in his embrace, a trace of a bitter smile appeared on Lu Tianxing’s face. Although Qiaoqiao was just a high schooler, she was developing nicely, comparable to a Little Apple. Even though he wasn’t fond of such young apples, he couldn’t help feeling an internal flame ignite, as releasing was the best way for someone who had just survived a massacre.

"Qiaoqiao, come down now."

At this moment, Shen Manjun noticed Lu Tianxing’s embarrassment and coldly admonished Qiaoqiao.

Upon hearing her mother’s words, Qiaoqiao hesitated, reluctantly peeled off Lu Tianxing, and went to join the Great Elder and others. Yet her eyes, black and white, turned around, casting glances between Lu Tianxing and Shen Manjun.

"Qiaoqiao, are you alright?"

Lu Tianxing looked at the quirky little girl, shook his head with a bitter smile, realizing she was tougher than he initially thought.

"Uncle, I’m fine. When the explosion happened, Second Grandpa protected me, so I’m alright."

Qiaoqiao’s eyes darted between Shen Manjun and Lu Tianxing, suddenly recalling something and saying: "Great Grandpa, Second Grandpa, Third Grandpa, the house here is destroyed and no longer livable. But Mom seems not feeling well. How about letting Uncle take Mom to rest at our other house? What do you think?"

The Great Elder was taken aback by Qiaoqiao’s words, then noticed Qiaoqiao winking at him. He immediately understood and nodded slightly, saying: "Lady Qiaoqiao, you’re right. Big Miss, you’ve been worn out these days; why not go and rest first? Leave the matters here to us."

"Yes, Big Miss, you haven’t closed your eyes all day. You’d better go and rest now. Leave the matters here to us. Plus, Lady Qiaoqiao seems a bit dazed, and I happen to be good at hypnosis. Let me help Lady Qiaoqiao overcome this nightmare!" said the Second Elder.

Yet at this moment, as Qiaoqiao’s pretty face became bewildered, her beautiful eyes turned hazy, her whole self appearing dazed.

Seeing Qiaoqiao’s poor acting, Shen Manjun was baffled, was about to say something when Lu Tianxing spoke up beside her: "Great Elder, in that case, I’ll leave these matters to you. Man Jun and I will leave now."

"No problem, leave it to me," nodded the Great Elder slightly.

Lu Tianxing nodded back, said no more, wrapped his arm around Shen Manjun’s waist, and half-forcefully led her away, ignoring her slight resistance.

Watching the departing figures of Lu Tianxing and Shen Manjun, Qiaoqiao blinked her beautiful eyes and said to the Great Elder: "Great Grandpa, do you think I’ll have a little brother or sister in the future? Should I buy them gifts in advance?"

"Lady Qiaoqiao, that depends on what you think."

The Great Elder stroked his beard, watching Lu Tianxing’s departing figure, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief that from now on, the Shen Family would be peaceful and safe.

A relaxed expression also flickered across the faces of the Second and Third Elder. They had watched Shen Manjun grow up, seen her bear the weight of the Shen Family on her tender shoulders, but could do nothing. Though they were adept in martial arts, they were far from leading the family effectively, forced to watch helplessly as Shen Manjun took up the mantle for the Shen Family with no alternatives. But now, with Lu Tianxing’s involvement, Shen Manjun could finally relent, not have to toil daily.

PS: This book has been blocked, banned—let’s see if it can be updated. Meanwhile, the new book "The Close Master of the Gorgeous Female CEO" has been uploaded. Those interested can check it out; the old book won’t become a eunuch either, for it’ll resume updates once formally unblocked. Hope the brothers will support the new book more!!!!