The ownership of Yaoyang Building changed hands.
Top - notch design teams from various places entered the building.
Multiple parties worked together to replace the building's soft furnishings.
"Quickly replace the window frames here with the gilded ones I mentioned!"
"NO! I will never allow such an ugly sofa to be here and insult Miss Zhu's taste!"
"Right, that's it. I want the top - grade crystal chandelier, and I want to see it delivered before dark!"
"All the lighting fixtures in the building need to be replaced too! Jesus, the design of Yaoyang is so dull. Overturn it all!"
The design teams were bustling with activity. Tang Hanxiao, who was going to handle the docking work, stood in the office corridor, feeling as if he were in a dream.
He looked at Zhu Ning inside the room who was talking to Heinrich.
Then he turned to look at the luxurious office environment around him.
They had really returned to the central area.
And it was even the Yaoyang Building!
The sense of unreality in his heart was intertwined with excitement, shock, and elation. In the end, it turned into trembling fingers and a dry throat.
Amazing!
It was truly amazing!
On the first day they landed in Philadelphia, they directly took over Yaoyang Building and recruited the chief legal counsel of the United States to escort them.
They showed their strength so powerfully.
Tang Hanxiao clenched his hands and turned to do his work, his face beaming.
He, Tang Hanxiao, was truly convinced!
Zhu Ning was talking to Heinrich. The old man said, "Miss, we've completed all the work of your acquisition of Yaoyang and taking over LC. From now on, we'll handle all your legal issues in the US. We'll be on standby 24/7 for your instructions."
"Thank you, Heinrich. You've worked hard today. I have two questions for you."
Thinking Zhu Ning was going to talk about some important business matters, the old man immediately straightened his tie, looked at her seriously, and listened attentively. "Please go ahead, miss."
Zhu Ning asked, "Can your safety in Philadelphia be guaranteed at all times?"
The old man's expression froze for a moment. He looked a bit stunned. Looking into Zhu Ning's calm and clear eyes, he knew that her concern was genuine, not for show. A warm feeling welled up in his heart. He showed a bit of a smile. "Thank you for your concern. I've also been equipped with a professional bodyguard team. They're all excellent. The leader is a master on the Dragon List."
Zhu Ning asked, "I've long heard of the Dragon, Tiger, and Leopard Lists. Are these lists very famous in the US?"
Heinrich said, "Yes. The Dragon, Tiger, and Leopard Lists are symbols of masters in the US and even in the world. Top - level billionaires are proud to be able to hire masters from these lists. My bodyguard is called Tian Ying. He's a top - level master ranked tenth on the Dragon, Tiger, and Leopard Lists. He's in the building now."
As he finished speaking, a figure emerged from an unexpected corner. Then he bowed respectfully to Zhu Ning and greeted her.
"Hello, miss."
He spoke in Chinese.
Zhu Ning really didn't expect that there was someone hiding in the ventilation duct of the building's ceiling.
When did he go up there? And how long had he been there?
She subconsciously looked at Xiaomei. Xiaomei just lazily raised her eyes and glanced at her.
"Really? There are quite a few hidden talents around Heinrich." Zhu Ning exclaimed.
Heinrich said, "It's quite normal in the US."
Tian Ying said beside them, "The personal bodyguard beside Alexander is ranked second on the Dragon List. He's Kagetake Hayto from the Kagebu family of the R - country. In Japanese, his name is Kagetake Hayto. He's especially proficient in martial arts and is known as the God of Martial Arts and Swords in the R - country."
Zhu Ning tried hard to recall the Kagetake Hayto beside Alexander that Tian Ying had mentioned. Vaguely, she seemed to remember a face, but she had no real impression.
Tian Ying saw her confusion and explained, "It's normal for you not to remember him, miss. Because the higher - ranked masters tend to be more introverted rather than showy. The more top - level masters are, the more low - key their auras are, making it hard for others to see their true strength. We call this returning to simplicity."
Zhu Ning was enlightened.
"Indeed very professional." She said, "The second - ranked master on the Dragon List is beside Alexander. I wonder who has the first - ranked master on the Dragon List by their side."
Xiaomei sat on the sofa leisurely.
Heinrich said in somewhat stilted Chinese, "With Tian Ying by my side, miss, you don't need to worry about my safety. But what about your safety, miss? Do you want me to send someone to look for the first - ranked master on the Dragon List? Although his whereabouts are uncertain, I think with my influence in the US, I still have the ability to find him."
"No need."
Before Zhu Ning could speak, Xiaomei spoke first. She said calmly, "I'm enough to protect Zhu Ning."
Heinrich looked at her. Xiaomei was still sitting on the sofa. Her shiny long braid fell on the sofa cushion, like a quiet and dormant sickle. Her eyes were bright and mysterious. There was nothing particularly outstanding about her overall temperament. Tian Ying frowned tightly.
Although there were many young combat geniuses in the world.
As a master ranked tenth on the Dragon List, he could easily spot those young masters at a glance. None of them could escape his notice.
Moreover, he was roughly familiar with the top ten masters on the Dragon List except for the first - ranked one. He was sure that this little girl was definitely not among them.
Now that the second - ranked master on the Dragon List had appeared, he was full of tension and alertness.
Zhu Ning said, "I appreciate your kind intentions, but I trust Xiaoman."
Not to mention Xiaoman's unfathomable combat power, just her special identity was not something ordinary people could provoke. She was personally appointed as a royal guard by the old master. Could others just try to provoke her?
Seeing that Zhu Ning was determined, Tian Ying and Heinrich glanced at each other. Tian Ying nodded slightly.
He would protect the miss as well.
And this little girl...
Well.
Tian Ying sighed.
He would protect her too.
After this topic passed, Zhu Ning asked Heinrich the question she really wanted to know.
"Heinrich, there's another thing I want to ask you." Zhu Ning said, "I know your principles and guidelines in the legal field, but I want to know the real reason you accepted my invitation.
A god - level tycoon who can earn 16.6 billion US dollars a year is already at the top in terms of salary whether he works for me or not. Moreover, working for me will make him offend more people.
She wanted to know the reason for his choice.
Or rather, who had facilitated this cooperation.
Zhu Ning already had a guess.
Heinrich showed a bit of a smile when he heard this expected question.
"Miss, first of all, please don't doubt my loyalty to you."
"Every decision I, Heinrich, make is a heartfelt choice. I came to your side because I sincerely want to serve you and contribute a little bit while fulfilling my own ultimate thinking about life."
"Moreover..." He said, "Regarding the truth you want to know... please explore it slowly on your own. I assure you that we'll always follow you."
"Similarly."
"The one is also watching you all the time, waiting for you to grow and discover on your own."
Sure enough!
She knew it!
Zhu Ning tightened her hand for a moment. "She cares a lot about my safety."
"Yes." Heinrich said, "She's the person who cares about you the most in the world."
Giving her tasks and paving the way for her.
Zhu Ning thought, wasn't this just like cultivating her with all one's might?
"I want to see her."
"You will."
On the island.
The woman nestled in the chair. Suddenly, she looked up at the sky and the corners of her red lips curled up.
"We'll meet."
"I'll wait for you at the finish line."