The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 213: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes (2)_1
Chapter 213: Chapter 213: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes (2)_1
Old Deng had a conversation with Adelaide and, after connecting with each other’s feelings, he excused himself to go upstairs to rest, citing ill health. Before Old Deng left, however, Adelaide offered to assign some bodyguards to him to ensure his safety.
But Old Deng refused them all. He had arrived early this time because he wanted to really see Xiangjiang, to see this place that had been away from the embrace of the motherland for so long. If he brought along other people’s subordinates, it would definitely make his affairs inconvenient.
Moreover, he didn’t come with a small entourage himself, and that didn’t even count the members of his organization hidden in the shadows who were there to protect him. Not only that but without boasting, Old Deng was confident that the subordinates he brought were much more skilled than those Adelaide provided.
Old Deng firmly believed that if his own subordinates couldn’t protect him, then there was even less need to mention Adelaide’s.
Adelaide felt helpless about Old Deng’s refusal, but he couldn’t force Old Deng to accept his men. He could only pray in his heart, hoping that Old Deng would have a safe time in Xiangjiang.
"Xiao Xin, girl, keep up." When Old Deng bid Adelaide farewell and was about to leave to go upstairs to rest, he didn’t forget to call out to Situ Xin, who was standing behind the secretary and guards, ready to act as an invisible person.
And with Old Deng’s call, everyone’s gaze was drawn to Situ Xin.
When Adelaide’s group saw Situ Xin, they were all surprised. They never expected Old Deng to bring such a young child with him this time.
While Situ Xin, under Old Deng’s cheerful demeanor and the attention of so many people, bit the bullet and walked to Old Deng’s side, following him upstairs.
"Girl, you and your two brothers will stay in the room next to mine," said Old Deng, who was staying in the presidential suite of the hotel. Naturally, he arranged for Situ Xin to stay in the suite next to his.
But Situ Xin had other plans. "Grandpa Deng, I want to stay with you," she pointed to the other rooms in the suite, and said to Old Deng, "Grandpa Deng, look, you have so many rooms here, just let me stay here with my brothers. That way, my Brother Che and Brother Jie can also protect you." What Situ Xin left unsaid was that this would also allow me to protect you, to nip any danger in the bud the moment it arises.
Old Deng didn’t mind either way; he found living alone lonesome, and having company wasn’t a bad thing. So he agreed to Situ Xin’s proposal.
With Old Deng’s consent, Situ Xin, looking delighted, picked a room and went inside, carrying Baibai.
Old Deng’s trip this time wasn’t about making a friendly visit, so there were no banquets or anything of the sort in the evening. Dinner consisted of having the hotel deliver meals to their rooms.
Aside from Situ Che and Loo Jie, who were lucky enough to dine with Old Deng thanks to Situ Xin’s connection, the rest of the group who came to protect Old Deng were on their own, eating downstairs in the hotel restaurant.
"Ding dong, ding dong." Not long after they ordered the dishes, the doorbell rang.
"I’ll get the door," Loo Jie, hearing the doorbell, stood up first to answer it.
As Loo Jie was about to reach the door, Situ Xin felt Baibai, who was in her arms, go on full alert, "Master, that person outside is dangerous."
At Baibai’s warning, Situ Xin, whose hand was already on the doorknob, called out to Loo Jie, "Bro, wait a sec."
"Baby, what’s wrong?" Loo Jie, hearing his sister’s words, stopped what he was doing and turned his head with a puzzled look to ask.
The others in the room looked at Situ Xin with confusion as well, waiting for an explanation.
Situ Xin, however, ignored the puzzled looks and the expectant gazes wanting her explanation. She simply said, "When doing things, it’s better to be cautious and careful." It wasn’t that Situ Xin didn’t want to give a clear answer, but she truly didn’t know how to start explaining the danger outside the door.
After she finished speaking, Situ Xin no longer paid attention to the expressions on the faces around her, but instead moved aside Loo Jie who was standing by the door, while she released her Divine Sense. Although Loo Jie and Situ Che didn’t know how powerful their sister truly was, they had utmost trust in her. So when Situ Xin pulled Loo Jie aside, he obediently stepped away.
The person standing outside the door was dressed as a waiter, with downcast face that made it difficult to discern their features. While others might not be wary of such a person, Situ Xin, with her extensive experience from a past life, knew at first glance that this was no ordinary person. This aura of murderous intent, though blocked by a door, could still be felt by Situ Xin through her Divine Sense.
"Baibai, the moment I open the door, pounce on that person," Situ Xin knew it was unrealistic not to open the door today, and always hiding wasn’t her style either. Therefore, right after retrieving her Divine Sense, she instructed Baibai.
"Master, I understand," Baibai, hearing Situ Xin’s instruction, glanced at his small stature, wondering if he should revert to his original appearance.
Situ Xin noticed Baibai’s thought and quickly added, "The way you are now is just fine, don’t start trouble for me." There were so many people watching in this room, and should Baibai suddenly get bigger, who knows what trouble that could cause.
While Situ Xin interacted with Baibai, Old Deng and the others watched her with wide eyes, but because of the previous incident at the airport, everyone subconsciously didn’t dare to make any sudden moves.
Old Deng wanted to say something several times, but he opened his mouth without uttering a word each time.
After Situ Xin communicated with Baibai, she reached out to open the door. And as Loo Jie and Situ Che saw Situ Xin’s movement and wanted to speak out to stop her, it was too late. The door swung open.
The waiter standing outside initially worried whether he had given himself away, making the people inside suspicious. He relaxed seeing the door open, ready to proceed with his next move.
But before he could rejoice, before he could even push the cart into the room, he sensed something lunging at him. As soon as he realized something was flying towards him, before he could clearly see what it was or make any move, he was already overpowered and pinned to the ground.