Chapter 231: Ning Xi in Trouble

Lin Xiao only needed a glance to know that these four bodyguards were far from ordinary. Each of them exuded a heavy aura of menace. They had likely taken many lives. Their hands were calloused from holding guns and training with sandbags over the years.

At this moment, the four bodyguards also noticed Lin Xiao. Their eyes scanned his well-honed physique, and their bodies tensed. Their hands moved to their waists as if facing a dire threat.

To them, Lin Xiao didn’t seem like a man but rather a beast in human skin due to the overwhelming sense of danger he emitted.

Lin Xiao exhaled deeply, his eyes suddenly blazed with intensity. He crouched slightly, and with a powerful push of his legs, he transformed into a blur, rushing toward Room 3.

The moment Lin Xiao launched himself forward, the bodyguards drew their guns from their waists. But before they could aim, Lin Xiao was already upon them. His fists, like massive hammers, struck out.

Boom!

Two bodyguards were slammed into the door of the room, shattering the solid wooden door into pieces. This alarmed everyone inside.

Without hesitation, Lin Xiao followed the bodyguards into the room. He saw Ning Xi sitting safely at a round dining table, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Only then did he realize his back was soaked, not from tension but from worrying about Ning Xi’s safety.

Seeing Lin Xiao burst in, Ning Xi’s eyes lit up with dazzling brilliance. She smiled sweetly, seemingly making all the flowers lose their color.

The other two bodyguards finally reacted, their faces a mix of shock and anger. They raised their guns, aiming at Lin Xiao’s back, ready to pull the trigger if he made any sudden moves.

After confirming Ning Xi’s safety, the fierce aura surrounding Lin Xiao dissipated. He returned to his usual calm demeanor. His hands rested at his sides without making any further moves. But this didn’t mean he lowered his guard. If the bodyguards dared to fire, Lin Xiao was prepared to retaliate lethally.

Aside from Ning Xi, there were other people in the room, all stunned by Lin Xiao’s bold entrance. Their dumbfounded expressions were almost comical.

Lin Xiao glanced at Ning Xi, offering her a comforting look before scanning the room. When he recognized the faces around him, he was a bit taken aback. Among those seated was the troublemaker Le Fangyun, and beside him were the Executive Vice President of Brilliant Aya Chemicals, Lu Pengbo, and his secretary, Wang.

“Sorry about this, Young Master Le. This is my friend. He was worried about my safety, which is why he acted so rashly. I apologize on his behalf,” Ning Xi said, standing up and walking to Lin Xiao’s side, her tone full of apology.

Lin Xiao noticed the scent of alcohol on Ning Xi. On closer inspection, he saw her cheeks were flushed. She had drunk quite a bit. However, she still seemed clear-headed, speaking coherently without any signs of intoxication.

Le Fangyun, however, had no intention of acknowledging Ning Xi. He was glaring at Lin Xiao, seething with anger.

“Why are you here?” he spat out.

Ever since his attempt to frame Lin Xiao at the police station failed, Le Fangyun had been in a bit of a bind. He had to manage the aftermath carefully to ensure his uncle from the Distant Group didn’t find out. His biggest worry, though, was retaliation from Lin Xiao.

Judging by his own standards, he figured that since he had targeted Lin Xiao, Lin Xiao would definitely seek revenge. The thought of Lin Xiao’s formidable combat skills sent chills down his spine. Thus, he hired a professional security company for protection over the past few days.

But he never expected that Lin Xiao didn’t consider him worth his time and wouldn’t go out of his way to seek revenge. Seeing that Lin Xiao hadn’t come after him during this time, Le Fangyun breathed a sigh of relief, secretly vowing to make Lin Xiao pay when the opportunity arose.

Yet here was Lin Xiao, standing before him, and his hired bodyguards had proven utterly useless. They were easily taken down by Lin Xiao.

“What? Do you think I shouldn’t be here?” Lin Xiao retorted with a cold smile.

While Lin Xiao and Le Fangyun were exchanging words, Secretary Wang whispered something to Lu Pengbo, who stood beside him.

“What? He’s Lin Xiao?” Lu Pengbo exclaimed, a hint of surprise in his voice.

As the Executive Vice President, Lu Pengbo had heard of Lin Xiao. His secretary had suffered several setbacks at Lin Xiao’s hands. However, Lu Pengbo had never actually seen Lin Xiao and didn’t recognize him by appearance.

When Lin Xiao barged through the door, Lu Pengbo initially thought he was one of Le Fangyun’s enemies, considering the apparent hostility between the two. So, he stayed quiet, watching how things unfolded.

“That’s right, President. He’s Lin Xiao, the head of our logistics department and Wan Caixuan’s personal bodyguard,” Secretary Wang confirmed decisively.

“Good, good.”

Lu Pengbo was unsure why someone like Le Fangyun would be entangled with a mere bodyguard, but felt reassured upon learning Lin Xiao’s identity. Any hesitation vanished.

A lowly bodyguard acting so arrogantly? He must have a death wish!

Lu Pengbo abruptly stood up and berated Lin Xiao loudly, “What kind of attitude is this? How dare you speak to Young Master Le like that? Apologize immediately!”

Lin Xiao ignored Lu Pengbo. He instead placed a supportive arm around Ning Xi’s waist and asked softly, “Are you okay?”

Outwardly, Lin Xiao appeared calm, but inside, he was seething with anger. He could smell the strong scent of alcohol on Ning Xi. It clearly meant she had been forced to drink a lot before he arrived.

Getting a woman drunk usually has obvious intentions. With Ning Xi’s cautious nature, she wouldn’t drink in this kind of setting unless forced. If Ning Xi hadn’t texted him, or if he had arrived any later, who knows what might have happened after she was drunk?

With these thoughts, Lin Xiao’s anger flared up like wildfire, and he found everyone in the room infuriating. Particularly Le Fangyun, who sat in a prominent position. This spoiled brat was clearly a key figure in this gathering.

“Don’t worry, I’m fine,” Ning Xi said, noticing Lin Xiao’s urge to fight.

She gently grabbed his wrist, shook her head slightly, and led him to sit down in a chair.

Then, she leaned close to his ear and whispered, “You have a grudge against Young Master Le?”

“Young Master Le? Le Fangyun?” Lin Xiao paused before nodding, “Yeah, he’s caused me trouble a few times before.”

Hearing this, although she had already sensed the animosity from Le Fangyun’s words, Ning Xi’s face showed a hint of worry now that Lin Xiao had confirmed it.