Demonic King of the Metropolis

Yes, what do I need? Tang Jie thought for a while with his head down, then looked up slowly and said, “Uncle Chen, I don’t really lack anything right now. Protecting Miss is what I should do.”

“Alright, let me know when you think of something!” Chen Jiankai did not insist and laughed heartily, ending the topic.

“Tang, to be honest, I’ve already used my connections to get Zhu Nan’s father removed from his position as the deputy director of the police station. According to the information I received, Zhu Nan is very likely to target Shuran because that night, Shuran told him that she wanted his father to step down.

The next day, his father fell from the position of deputy director, which led Zhu Nan to associate it with Shuran. He holds a grudge, and during this time, Zhu Nan is likely to seek revenge on Shuran, so I want you to protect Shuran personally.”

Finally, Chen Jiankai revealed his true intention, and upon hearing this, Tang Jie perked up but then maintained his composure, saying, “Uncle Chen, is this the purpose you brought me here for?”

“Yes,” Chen Jiankai nodded.

“Well… Uncle Chen, as my employer, of course I’ll listen to you. It’s just…” Tang Jie hesitated.

“Just what?”

“It’s just that the old man’s rule is hard for me to clear. He told me from the beginning to distinguish between master and servant, and that I shouldn’t overstep…” Tang Jie expressed his ‘concerned’ thoughts.

In reality, he was inwardly ecstatic, hoping that Chen Jiankai would make a decisive call and say, “Don’t worry about this minor issue, I can take charge.”

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Chen Jiankai laughed heartily and said, “Tang, you said I’m the employer, so as the employer, don’t I have the authority to make adjustments to this task?”

“Uh… that’s true,” Tang Jie nodded, agreeing with Chen Jiankai’s reasoning.

“Then it’s settled. I hope you’ll protect Shuran closely from now on, so I, as a father, can be at ease,” Chen Jiankai said with a smile.

Tang Jie had no objections and nodded. In fact, he was already overjoyed inside. With Chen Jiankai’s words, he could now appear in front of Chen Shuran openly, and he could say anything he wanted-haha!

Thinking about the schoolgirls he saw today at No. 2 High School, Tang Jie, who had never been in a relationship or even held a girl’s hand, felt a burst of joy in his heart.

Suddenly, Tang Jie thought of a crucial issue and asked, “Uncle Chen, Miss Chen is in high school, so if I am to protect her closely, I must accompany her to school, but I…”

The implication was that he wasn’t a student at No. 2 High School. If he were to be her personal protector, he would need the identity of a high school student to justifiably be by Chen Shuran’s side.

In another sense, Tang Jie’s request wasn’t absolutely necessary. Over the past decade, following the old man, Tang Jie had learned many things. If he wanted, he could conceal his presence entirely, even at school. As long as Tang Jie didn’t want to be seen, it was unlikely anyone could sense his presence.

However, Tang Jie had his reasons for making this request. After wandering around the school today, he suddenly discovered that campus life was vibrant and colorful.

Although he had the incident with fat Zhou, it didn’t affect him. On the contrary, the incident with fat Zhou had long been forgotten by Tang Jie.

“That’s exactly what I mean. I want you to blend into Shuran’s school as a high school student so you can protect her well, and also look after her for me,” Chen Jiankai said with a smile.

“Oh, school!” When Tang Jie realized it, his eyes widened in disbelief, “You might as well kill me!”

To him, the word “high school student” was terrifying, and school was nothing short of a nightmare. He would rather go to Africa with the old man to fight rebels, or to the Middle East to fight terrorists, or to the Golden Triangle to trouble drug dealers, than step into a school!

Chen Jiankai lightly patted Tang Jie’s shoulder and said firmly, “I’ve arranged everything for you. Just report in on time tomorrow morning.”

As a bodyguard, the employer’s request must come first. Tang Jie had accepted payment and now had no choice but to comply.

After Tang Jie finished talking with Chen Jiankai, Uncle Zhao drove him back to the apartment, telling him on the way that he would pick him up before 7 a.m. the next morning.

Knowing that he was about to become a student, Tang Jie felt a bit of excitement and anticipation in his heart because he was looking forward to the fresh campus life, like a misguided youth getting a second chance.

Of course, what Tang Jie anticipated wasn’t the pursuit of knowledge but experiencing that kind of life and enjoying that feeling. Although he had never been exposed to formal school education, he was no illiterate, possessing knowledge from astronomy to geography.

In the afternoon, Tang Jie stealthily visited the school again, secretly observing Chen Shuran’s activities, but everything seemed normal.

That night, Tang Jie didn’t sleep very well. Every time he closed his eyes, he dreamt of a wonderful future life, but somehow, he was always startled awake at the most crucial moments by a faceless demon.

Before 7 a.m. in the morning, Uncle Zhao arrived in a brand-new BMW to pick up Tang Jie. The extended Lincoln they had used the day before was badly damaged and had already been sent for repairs.

“Tang, these are your books, backpack, and school uniform, all issued by the school. There’s also some information about No. 2 High School that you might want to familiarize yourself with, so you can know your enemy and win every battle,” Uncle Zhao said, handing Tang Jie a large, bulging bag upon seeing him.

Tang Jie took the bag, pulled out the school uniform, and quickly put it on. The uniform fit perfectly, almost as if it were tailor-made for him.

“Tang, wearing that school uniform, you look just like any other student. I don’t think anyone will notice anything,” Uncle Zhao said with a smile.

“Hehe, really? It feels alright,” Tang Jie replied nonchalantly. After all, he was only eighteen or nineteen, not looking prematurely aged. Since he wasn’t an old man playing the part, there naturally wouldn’t be any issues.