The Beautiful CEO's Close Bodyguard

Chapter 1731: Chapter 1717

The Old Gang Leader listened to Luo Qi’s complaints and let out a "huh", "Why don’t you tell me, in what capacity do you think I should go?"

Luo Qi thought for a moment, then suddenly had no idea what to say.

He guessed in his heart that the Old Gang Leader wanted to enlist in the military and was pulling Chu Ge along with him; surely it’s to find the Time-Space Gate.

But using military enlistment to search for the Time-Space Gate, such a method is truly absurd.

"Methods are thought up by people, Old Gang Leader, you really shouldn’t enlist in the military."

Luo Qi genuinely didn’t know how to persuade the Old Gang Leader; for the first time, he felt that his usually eloquent tongue had run out of words.

The Old Gang Leader’s forceful demeanor showed that no matter what he said, it wouldn’t stop the Old Gang Leader.

Finally, Luo Qi had no choice but to turn his attention to Chu Ge. He walked over to Chu Ge, cupped his hands in a bow and said, "Mr. Chu, our Old Gang Leader is getting on in age and acts a bit childishly. Surely you won’t go along with his nonsense?"

Chu Ge didn’t expect Luo Qi to redirect his plea to him. He was stunned for a moment, then said, "I can’t influence the decisions of the Old Gang Leader, can I?"

"You can’t influence him, but if you don’t go, he won’t be able to put on the show alone."

Luo Qi’s pleading look made Chu Ge quite troubled.

In truth, he wanted to go; having finally found a way to return, he didn’t want to delay any longer — now, every minute and every second was torture for him.

However, the words from Luo Qi and Luo Jiu were reasonable enough; he was really worried that the Old Gang Leader might not be able to endure the brutal training inside. What’s more, the Old Gang Leader was accustomed to freedom and couldn’t possibly bear the oppression and constraints of those people!

"Mr. Chu, please persuade our Old Gang Leader."

Luo Jiu also came up quickly.

Chu Ge lightly sighed, looking troubled at the Old Gang Leader.

The Old Gang Leader snorted softly, "What are you doing? It’s my own decision to go, not Mr. Chu’s urging, so asking him won’t help!"

"Old Gang Leader, what will it take for you to give up the idea of enlisting in the military!"

Luo Jiu eventually felt completely helpless. His face twisted in a tangle of features, almost breaking into tears.

"This is no room for negotiation; I must go."

The Old Gang Leader’s tone carried steadfast determination.

"Why?" Luo Jiu was at a loss for words. Why insist on enlisting? Aren’t there other ways to get to Yellow Island?

"Old Gang Leader, isn’t your purpose for going to Yellow Island because of the Time-Space Gate? Rest assured, give me two days, and I’ll definitely find a way to get to Yellow Island!"

Luo Jiu patted his chest with a firm promise.

The Old Gang Leader’s face suddenly changed slightly; he glared at Luo Jiu with an icy look in his eyes.

Luo Jiu was startled, scared by the hostility surrounding the Old Gang Leader, he stepped back, wondering if he had misspoken, yet upon further thought, couldn’t find anything wrong in what he said.

The Old Gang Leader’s purpose for going to Yellow Island was directly aimed at the Time-Space Gate, and bringing Mr. Chu along was even more correct.

Yet Luo Qi understood why the Old Gang Leader was angry, for here, Ye Liang was always Lady Ye of the Ye Family, Marquis Ye Mansion was Prince He Shuo’s reliable aide, if their intent was discovered, it would only become more perilous.

"Alright, anyway, the recruitment deadline is not today, there’s still time to prepare, we’ll discuss this matter later!"

With hands behind his back, the Old Gang Leader strode out of the hall.

Luo Jiu, still not understanding why the Old Gang Leader was angry, looked at Luo Qi in confusion, "Big brother, was there anything wrong in what I just said? Why do I feel the Old Gang Leader is angry?"

Luo Qi slightly shook his head, "You, oh you, usually so sharp, why do you suddenly seem dazed when it matters?"

Ye Liang, silent until now, hearing the word "dazed," was slightly taken aback. This was a modern slang term; how could it appear in ancient times? She glanced at Chu Ge next to her; could it be from him?

But in her eyes, Chu Ge seemed a bit wooden, unlikely to use such trendy slang, right?

In the hall, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit strange, yet Chu Ge seemed oblivious, leisurely sipping tea.

Luo Qi and Luo Jiu exchanged glances, wanted to say something but hesitated due to outsiders present.

Ye Liang wasn’t foolish; she knew she was becoming a nuisance staying here, and she’d heard the content of their conversation just now.

Thinking of last night’s eavesdropped information, she understood that Chu Ge and the Old Gang Leader wanted to enlist to leverage the chance to go to Yellow Island, searching for the Time-Space Gate.

Ye Liang’s eyes glimmered with an imperceptible complex emotion, realizing she couldn’t stay idle, needed to act.

With that thought, she stood up and said to Chu Ge and the others, "Boss Luo, Elder Jiu, Chu Ge, you carry on chatting, I have some matters to attend to, so please excuse me."

Luo Qi nodded, "Lady Ye, please."

After Ye Liang left, Luo Jiu was still perplexed, "Big brother, what just happened? Tell me, I’m really anxious."

He himself had no idea where he had misspoken, making the Old Gang Leader angry.

Now, the hall had no outsiders, Luo Qi finally looked at Luo Jiu with exasperation, "Old Nine, usually you’re quite prudent, what happened today? Did Feng Luo irritate you into a daze?"

"What’s wrong with me, Big brother?"

"What’s wrong? Just now, Lady Ye was here, you mentioned the Time-Space Gate and that the Old Gang Leader wanted to enlist because of it. If you say that and Lady Ye goes back to tell Marquis Ye, and Marquis Ye tells Prince He Shuo, what then?"

Luo Qi felt a real sense of frustration.

Luo Jiu was stunned, then had a realization; he put his hand up to pat his forehead, indeed, why hadn’t he considered it, focusing solely on his anger while forgetting Ye Liang was present.

"It’s over, it’s over, I knew the Old Gang Leader got angry so abruptly. Turns out, I really did misspeak just now; what should we do now?"

Luo Jiu paced hurried circles, "What did we say just now? Did I mention the Time-Space Gate? If Ye Liang does tell her father, and he mentions it to Prince He Shuo, won’t the Time-Space Gate be exposed to the world?"

"More than exposed to the world!" Luo Qi coldly snorted lightly, "The Time-Space Gate is currently encircled on Yellow Island, and Yellow Island is under Royal jurisdiction, serving as a military training base. When they discover it, they’ll surely claim it as Royal property!"

Luo Jiu nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, my mind didn’t work just now, I didn’t think of this point, no wonder the Old Gang Leader is mad at me!"