Originally, we planned to find six people, but one of them is still far away and hasnât arrived yet.
The two people assigned to the teahouse are named Old Lee and Old He. Theyâve both been retired from the team for two years. After returning home, they struggled to find suitable work. Old He lost his job because of his straightforward temper and a leader who preferred flattery. Both are in contact with Hu Xibing, who frequently keeps track of his old teammates. When he writes to Meng Xinian, he often mentions these issues, which is why Meng Xinian remembered them and called them over.
Since theyâre both nearing their thirties, I let Chiang Xiao call them Old Lee and Old He directly, which she didnât mind, finding it more comfortable that way.
However, since theyâre from out of town, they canât find a place to live immediately. After thinking it over, Chiang Xiao asked them to look around for rental houses, and temporarily booked a few rooms for them at nearby hostels for the next couple of nights.
But those guys were really responsible; two hours later, they had already familiarized themselves with the surroundings. The three who stayed to be bodyguards for Chiang Xiao discussed and decided for a young man named Sun Han to come back and find her, while the other two continued to look for a house.
Sun Han is a round-faced young man, about twenty-five years old. Chiang Xiao always thought he resembled Zhao Xin a bit.
When he returned and knocked, it was Ah Liu who opened the door. Perhaps due to his remnants of the Supervisor Guardâs imposing aura, his presence even alerted the Jiang Familyâs bodyguards hidden around the courtyard.
Sun Han, being quite vigilant, also noticed them. When he told Chiang Xiao the specifics of how many people were hiding around, she was pleasantly surprised.
"Nice job, Sun Han."
This showed that Sun Han was skillful, attentive, and cautious.
Ah Liu raised an eyebrow.
He was quite satisfied with Meng Xinianâs decision because if he couldnât always be by Chiang Xiaoâs side, finding reliable bodyguards for her was the next best thing.
This Sun Han gave him reassurance.
"How come a young man with such good skills left the team?"
In a slightly low voice, Sun Han said, "My old father passed away, leaving my aging mother with my sisterâs family and no money..."
Ah Liu and Chiang Xiao exchanged a glance.
Every family has its own difficulties.
Although Chiang Xiao might now live a life of luxury, sheâs also experienced poverty, hardship, and helplessness.
And though Ah Liu comes from a prestigious family, his twenty years of wandering have taught him various sufferings, so both father and daughter understood quite well how a penny can humble a hero.
"You wonât have to worry about finances in the future. Did Great Officer Meng tell you about the salary situation if you come to work for me?" Chiang Xiao asked.
Sun Han shook his head, "No, Great Officer Meng just sent a telegram telling us to come to the Capital, saying thereâs work."
The telegramâs words were concise, so Meng Xinianâs message was just five words.
Come to the Capital, thereâs work.
Thanks to their immense trust in Meng Xinian, they came without asking any questions.
"Then come over for dinner tonight, and we can discuss it together," she continued.
"Do we need to cook?" Sun Han immediately started rolling up his sleeves.
Chiang Xiao: "..."
No way, dude, you can cook too?
Sun Han said, "Growing up in a poor family, you do a bit of everything from a young age."
"No need, no need, Iâll cook," Chiang Xiao quickly waved her hand.
She wasnât hiring a chef, after all.
That night, everyone came over. Besides Old He, Old Lee, and Sun Han, the other two were also around twenty-three or twenty-four years old. One was named Luo Yongsheng, and the other was Guan Tiezhu.