Nan Yu hadn't even managed to scream "Help!" when suddenly three men rushed out from the corner and quickly subdued the two attackers.
"Get out of here! Who do you think you are kidnapping?"
"Do you think we're easy to mess with? Go back and tell your master!"
"Counting to three. If you don't leave, we'll break your hands!"
"..."
After driving the attackers away, Nan Yu finally got a clear look at the three men who had come to her rescue. They were the same three who had been sent by Shen Suhai before to take her back to the Shen family.
She immediately became on guard and said coldly, "What's this all about?"
"Miss Nan, don't misunderstand," said the leader of the three who had kidnapped her last time, raising his hands above his head. "We were sent by Mr. Tan to protect you."
Nan Yu was slightly stunned.
Sent by Tan Linyuan?
But why were it exactly these three men?
The leader scratched his head and said sheepishly, "Miss Nan, thank you for speaking up for us with Mr. Tan last time."
Another man chimed in, "Yeah, if it weren't for you, according to Mr. Tan's way of doing things, we would probably have been expelled from the Chamber of Commerce by now."
As they said this, Nan Yu suddenly remembered the serious and cold look on Tan Linyuan's face when he learned that her hand was sprained last time.
"Is it really that scary to be expelled from the Chamber of Commerce?" Nan Yu asked.
"Of course. If we're kicked out of the Chamber of Commerce, basically no one in Jiangcheng would dare to hire us," the man shrugged. "After all, if Mr. Tan doesn't trust us, no one else would either."
Nan Yu suddenly understood.
Tan Linyuan's every word and deed were highly respected. Naturally, no one would dare to hire those he personally expelled.
The leader then continued, "A while ago, Mr. Tan said he wanted to send someone to protect Miss Nan. We three volunteered to make up for our mistakes."
"Don't worry, we're not monitoring you. Mr. Tan specifically told us not to report your every move. We just need to ensure your safety."
Nan Yu was surprised.
Although she hadn't seen Tan Linyuan recently, he had arranged for someone to be by her side.
Not to monitor her, but to protect her.
A special feeling slowly spread from her heart, making her heart skip a beat.
If it weren't for this unexpected incident today, how long would it have taken for her to discover his painstaking efforts?
What made her even more uneasy was -
How many such details were there that she didn't know about, but he had taken care of for her?
Nan Yu didn't have much time to think when Min Jie called her.
Looking at the caller ID on the screen, Nan Yu felt a bit nervous.
She didn't know if Min Jie was calling to ask about the situation of her program recording or to scold her.
After all, such a big incident had happened. She didn't believe that Shen Suhai wouldn't cause trouble for her company.
It was only just now that she realized this.
After thinking for two seconds, she braced herself and answered the call. "Min Jie?"
On the other end of the phone, there was only calm breathing.
Normally, Min Jie would get straight to the point. But five seconds had passed since the call was connected, and there was still no sound from the other side.
Nan Yu had a bad feeling and asked carefully, "Min Jie, is something wrong with the company?"
Min Jie's tone was emotionless. "You sure know how to act first and report later. Did you guess that something was going to happen to the company? Why didn't you tell me in advance that your friend was from the Shen family?"
Nan Yu's heart skipped a beat.
Min Jie was really perceptive. She had immediately seen that Wen Ying wasn't Shen Yanche's wife, and her choice of words was very accurate.
Without even having to guess, Nan Yu knew that Min Jie must have already seen through her little scheme. This time, she was definitely here to scold her.
Nan Yu could only apologize sincerely. "Sorry, Min Jie. I was careless and didn't think about the company."
What she was more worried about now was how the Shen family would target Leyu.
The fact that they had sent someone to kidnap her earlier meant that the Shen family knew it was her plan. So, it was only a matter of time before they would try to hold back the company she worked for.
Nan Yu regretted not thinking things through.
Min Jie sighed. "Well, you're lucky. Nothing serious happened."
"That big shot came to our company this morning and signed a share agreement with our senior management. He also injected a sum of money into the company. Currently, he's a shareholder of our company, so no one would dare to mess with us for the time being."
Who else could that big shot be?
Nan Yu didn't need Min Jie to spell it out. She already knew who it was.
Tan Linyuan had really taken care of all her concerns.
"Next time you make a decision, you must report it to the company. If not, at least tell me first. I did say that we're not in the entertainment industry, but didn't I also say the second half of that sentence?"
Nan Yu knew she had made a mistake and obediently took the scolding. "I remember. We still have one foot in the entertainment industry."
"I'm glad you remember. I thought you'd forgotten," Min Jie said sarcastically for once. "Next time, be more careful, or I'll deduct your salary."
Nan Yu was extremely embarrassed. "Min Jie, you can deduct my salary this time. Thank you so much for this."
"Alright, alright," Min Jie finally softened her tone. "You should thank Mr. Tan. He gave us and you a temporary protective shield."
"Moreover, with Mr. Tan's investment, the company will have more resources and better treatment in the future. It's actually a blessing in disguise."
Nan Yu didn't say a word.
Min Jie coughed and said suggestively, but Nan Yu didn't catch on. "From now on, you can just call him the boss."
This "him" was undoubtedly Tan Linyuan.
Nan Yu pouted and whispered, "Mr. Tan is the head of the Chamber of Commerce. He has so many business lines. How could he have the time to worry about our small company?"
Her words made sense.
Just think about it and it's obvious that Tan Linyuan probably didn't really want to invest. He just did it to help her out temporarily.
Just then, a deep male voice came from the phone receiver. "So, am I being a busybody?"
There was a faint smile in his gentle voice. It didn't sound like he was accusing her, but more like teasing her.
Hearing his voice after so long, Nan Yu held her breath, and her face inexplicably tightened. "I... I didn't mean that..."
"Since Miss Nan doesn't appreciate my efforts, I can withdraw my decision now. I haven't left Leyu yet anyway."
Nan Yu: "..."
One second she was full of gratitude, and the next second she wanted to punch him.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
"Thank you, Mr. Tan," Nan Yu said as gently as possible. "I was just out of my mind and talking nonsense. Please just ignore me."
She heard a soft laugh from the phone receiver. "So, how are you going to thank me? I've spent so much money. I don't want just a simple thank you."
Nan Yu knew he was asking for a reward. So, she carefully chose her words and glanced at the time. It was just past two in the afternoon. "How about I treat you to dinner tonight?"