When a Blade of Grass Wants to Become Immortal

Chapter 71: Chapter 70: The Tycoon’s Little Wildcat 11

”Get down!”

Before Ms. Wu could even react to what was happening, Ji Xiaosong leaned forward and pushed her head down.

Qin Fang’s reaction was clearly the result of extensive training.

”Miss Ji, this car is bulletproof, so don’t worry. I’m going to punch through. Please grab the handle above you.”

Qin Fang’s gaze was sharp and focused. She gripped the steering wheel tightly, slammed on the gas, and the car shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow.

Snipers on both sides of the road opened fire, bullets raining against the car’s body with a series of PINGS.

Ji Xiaosong twitched her fingers slightly, enveloping the entire car in a Barrier.

Qin Fang expertly maneuvered the steering wheel, weaving the car left and right through the narrow street, making it difficult for the snipers to take aim.

With a sharp turn, the car drifted, instantly dodging a dense volley of bullets.

Qin Fang used the car’s bulk to cleverly block attacks from one side while accelerating toward a more weakly defended area.

Suddenly, an obstacle appeared ahead. Without hesitation, Qin Fang pressed a button, and the car instantly rose, leaping over the obstruction and continuing on its way.

Thanks to Qin Fang’s superb driving, the car finally shook off the multiple snipers and entered a safe zone.

Ji Xiaosong and Ms. Wu finally breathed a sigh of relief, but Qin Fang’s face remained on high alert.

”Miss Ji, we don’t know who those people were. You might encounter similar dangers if you go out. Do you still plan to register at F University?”

Qin Fang continued to drive, looking at Ji Xiaosong through the rearview mirror with a concerned and questioning gaze.

”Will things like this happen often from now on?”

Qin Fang’s well-drilled response just now was a clear sign she had been through this many times.

But Ji Xiaosong’s reaction had completely surprised Qin Fang. She had assumed that someone like Miss Ji, who had never faced a life-or-death situation, would be scared senseless. Instead, she had reacted faster and with more composure than anyone.

’Just as expected of the woman Mr. Lu chose.’

”Not often, exactly. At least once a year, I’d say. Mr. Lu hasn’t officially announced your status, but anyone paying close attention would surely know about you,” Qin Fang said honestly. She couldn’t hide something like this.

”In that case, let’s continue on to the university.”

However... Ji Xiaosong’s expression softened as she looked at Ms. Wu, who was cowering by the seat, pale-faced, with her hands over her head.

”Ms. Wu, you heard what Qin Fang said. Studying with me means you might face situations like this again. So, do you still want to be my study companion? With your academic record, getting a medical license shouldn’t be difficult. As compensation, I’m willing to offer you an internship opportunity and cover your expenses while you pursue your master’s degree.”

Ms. Wu lifted her head. Her eyes still held the aftershocks of fear, but they were filled with even more determination.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. ”Miss Ji, I... I’m willing to continue staying with you. I know it’s dangerous, but I can’t give up this opportunity just because I’m scared. You were so brave just now; it makes me feel ashamed. And since you’re willing to help me so much, I can’t back down now.”

’She had to be a study companion to study abroad anyway; otherwise, she’d have to go back home.’

’Ji Xiaosong didn’t even need her help with homework or essays. Where else would she find a boss sent from heaven like this?’

’Besides, although she didn’t know Ji Xiaosong’s exact relationship with the Lu Family, she could make a pretty good guess.’

’With the Lu Family’s backing, as long as she stuck close to Ji Xiaosong, she probably wouldn’t die so easily.’

With a soft sigh, Ji Xiaosong ultimately relented.

By the time the three of them arrived at F University, a call came in from Lu Youheng.

”I’ve arranged two bodyguards for you. Take them with you whenever you go out from now on.”

’It seemed he already knew what had happened.’ Ji Xiaosong didn’t refuse. While she had the ability to protect herself, she couldn’t exactly show it off in front of everyone all the time.

”Okay.”

”My grandmother will be coming to see you soon. Once I’m done with my work here, I’ll stay with you in J Country for a while.”

”Your grandmother? Why is she coming to see me?”

Ji Xiaosong didn’t quite understand. She could comprehend him arranging a new apartment and bodyguards, but why ask his grandmother to come over?

”You’re already carrying our child. As the mother of the Lu Family heir, there are many things you still need to learn. My grandmother is coming to keep you company and, at the same time, help you understand the Lu Family better.”

’What does he mean by that?’

’Don’t tell me he wants to marry me?’

Although she had her suspicions, Ji Xiaosong had no intention of asking directly.

’Asking would make her seem too eager.’

”Mm, I understand. Will Grandma Lu be staying with me? Is there anything I need to prepare?”

”You don’t need to prepare anything; the butler will arrange her room and board. Have the babies been good these past few days? Have they been giving you any trouble?”

”They’re still so small, they can’t really move much. I haven’t had any morning sickness. Everything’s fine.”

”It seems they’re well-behaved children. Truly a testament to our Lu Family genes.”

Ji Xiaosong was speechless.

’How had she never noticed Lu Youheng was so narcissistic before?’

”Uh-huh, right, right. I have to get to class now. We can talk again when you get here.”

’Let him be narcissistic. There was no point arguing about it.’

’After all, the tycoon was giving her a ton of money. That penthouse apartment alone must have cost several hundred million.’

’And it was all in her name, Ji Xiaosong’s name.’

After hanging up, Ji Xiaosong took Ms. Wu to class with her.

At first, Ms. Wu thought Ji Xiaosong was just putting on a brave face. After all, someone who needed to hire a study companion, even if she had some skills, probably wasn’t that exceptional.

She, on the other hand, had been the top scorer in her province’s college entrance exams. If it weren’t for her desire to leave her family, she wouldn’t have traveled thousands of miles to be a study companion.

But to her surprise, by the end of the day’s classes, while she was still struggling to grasp the material, Ji Xiaosong had already finished reading the entire textbook.

’A photographic memory and strong comprehension skills... Why would someone like that need a study companion?’

’Could Mr. Lu have some kind of misunderstanding about Miss Ji?’

Despite her confusion, Ms. Wu knew it wasn’t her place to pry.

The gossip of the rich and powerful was not something she could afford to get mixed up in.

As long as the Lu Family kept paying, and Miss Ji wasn’t difficult to serve, she could keep doing this job.

”Ms. Wu, according to the contract, you’re supposed to live near me. I’ve been thinking, the apartment where Qin Fang and the others are staying is right below mine. Why don’t you live with them? It has a dozen or so suites, so there should be enough room for all of you.”

’It would be good for everyone to live together. They could all look out for each other.’

On the way back, the bodyguards Lu Youheng had arranged were already there, and they provided a full escort.

When Ji Xiaosong arrived home, the apartment had been cleaned and tidied like a high-end hotel, and a hot meal was just being served.

There were also a dozen or so lookbooks on the table, all filled with clothing and jewelry designs created for Ji Xiaosong by designers from top luxury brands.

She flipped through them casually and chose a design from a Chinese designer.

The Lu Family’s butler and Lu Youheng’s assistant had indeed done an excellent job. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, and Ji Xiaosong was very satisfied.

She casually took a selfie in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Her body, nourished by Spiritual Energy, was growing more stunningly beautiful by the day, requiring no photo editing at all.

She sent the original, unedited photo directly to Lu Youheng: ”Thank you, father of our children. I love what you’ve arranged.”

Putting down her phone, Ji Xiaosong stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows.

With a 270-degree panoramic view, she could overlook the most prosperous area of the city.

This was one of the most bustling commercial hubs in the world, with skyscrapers reaching for the clouds, neon signs flashing, and an endless stream of luxury cars flowing through the streets below.

’What a great place. It would be perfect to stand here with Lu Youheng.’

Ji Xiaosong’s mind began to wander, but she quickly shook her head to clear it.

’How could she be thinking of him again right after sending that message?’

Just as she was about to grab a book to distract herself, the doorbell rang.