The Male Leads Who Are Becoming Stranger and Stranger [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Past Days.

Even if there was no longer a need to wake up early for business, the biological clock in his heart still drove She Yi to get up early.

At six o’clock in the morning, he stepped out of the apartment precisely on time. Dressed in a loose white tracksuit, he left a vigorous and slender silhouette in the eyes of the elderly people also exercising early in the park.

From time to time, people greeted She Yi along the way; without stopping his jogging pace, She Yi turned his head and responded to each one with a smile. The elderly people nearby all knew this young man; after all, young lads who could persistently come out for a morning run every day were no longer common.

At seven o’clock, She Yi finished his morning exercise; his breathing was steady, not disordered in the slightest. Turning a corner, he walked toward a breakfast shop.

When She Yi had packed his breakfast and walked back to the apartment, he saw several expensive sedans parked downstairs, with two men in black suits standing beside them like bodyguards.

His gaze swept over the logos pasted on the cars. She Yi walked past nonchalantly and returned to his residence, where he indeed saw a group of people standing outside his door.

To be precise, it was a man of some age and five suited bodyguards.

As the sound of footsteps approached, the handsome man turned his head; a flash of pleasant surprise instantly crossed his face when he saw She Yi. He reached out to press down the bodyguards who had become alert and walked quickly toward She Yi.

“Mr. She, I thought you weren’t in.”

She Yi shook hands with him and smiled gently: “I have the habit of morning exercise every day, though I didn’t expect Mr. Qin would come so early.” He opened the door smoothly, “Come in and let’s talk.”

Qin Zhuang smiled, waved to let his subordinates stand by on the spot, and followed She Yi into the interior.

“I’m truly sorry, Mr. She. I was a bit anxious; I didn’t disturb you, did I?”

“Mr. Qin can just call me by my name.”

Placing the breakfast on the table, She Yi invited Qin Zhuang to sit on the sofa while he sat down opposite him, looking at him with a gentle smile.

“Mr. Qin, you needn’t be anxious either. Since I have already agreed to your request, I will naturally do as I said.”

Qin Zhuang hurriedly said: “Then right now…”

“Give me half an hour,” She Yi smiled. “After all, I need to pack some things.”

Qin Zhuang also realized he had been over-anxious and immediately laughed: “It was my discourtesy.”

Yesterday, Qin Zhuang found She Yi and requested that She Yi protect his son for five years, and She Yi agreed. This event should have occurred in the original work as well, but considering She Yi’s status which didn’t even count as cannon fodder — the “him” at that time must have refused Qin Zhuang’s request.

The main reason for this matter was a prophecy Qin Zhuang had received from Master Tianji, saying that within the next two years, the Qin family would surely encounter a disaster of total destruction—

Master Tianji held great prestige in the circle; even Qin Zhuang had to treat him with utmost respect, so he had no doubts regarding Master Tianji’s words.

Then, how could that disaster of total destruction be avoided?

Qin Zhuang humbly consulted Master Tianji, but only received two words—[She Yi].

Thus, there was the scene now.

In any case, his only son was his most valued heir, and inviting She Yi to the Qin family should count as an “Amulet for Avoiding Disaster.”

As for that “disaster of total destruction”…

Qin Zhuang’s gaze darkened for a moment; he would certainly go and investigate it thoroughly!

…

In today’s society, among ordinary people, there still exist unknown superpowered individuals possessing special abilities that ordinary people do not have, surpassing natural existence.

Espers.

The two largest Esper powers are the Chu family and the Mo family. The remaining various family powers are innumerable.

Among them, the Qin family can be considered a family that faintly leans toward the first-rate level, but compared to the Chu and Mo families, it is far from enough.

In real society, regarding matters of Espers, there are regulations; there is a tacit agreement not to demonstrate them in front of ordinary people. However, if accidentally seen by an ordinary person, there are ways to cover it up, the most common being to erase that memory.

Therefore, ordinary people are one world, and Espers are another.

In the Qin villa, in the vast indoor training field, there were two figures, one large and one small facing off.

Suddenly, the smaller figure launched an attack; the offensive struck at a tricky angle. Without any weapons, he engaged in close-quarters combat with the opponent with bare hands.

The larger figure, however, only shifted his steps slightly to easily dodge the fierce attack. Simultaneously, with his arm bent, his elbow struck the youth’s back forcefully and without mercy.

A heavy muffled groan sounded; ignoring his burning spine, the youth swept out a leg, and the violent attack entangled the opponent again.

Every move was fierce; every step pressed closer.

Until his whole body was covered in injuries and the man called out “Time’s up,” the youth lay on the ground spread-eagled from exhaustion, his chest heaving violently, dripping with sweat.

He did not get up immediately; he also ignored the pain that was as common as a home-cooked meal. After staring at the ceiling for a while, he turned his head to look at the man who had been sparring with him.

“Uncle Feng, my dad said he’s going to find me a butler specifically for me?”

Feng Yi lowered his head and answered in a tone neither humble nor arrogant: “Yes, Young Master.”

“Oh.”

Staring at the ceiling for a while longer, Qin Tian flipped and leaped up. He casually wiped the sweat from his forehead and walked into the bathroom.

Coming out with only a towel wrapped around him, Feng Yi, who had been waiting outside for a long time with ointment, immediately walked over, as skillful as if he had performed it countless times.

“The Head of the House has returned and asked you to go over immediately.”

His black eyes flickered. Thinking of that so-called “butler” exclusive to him, a trace of something indiscernible flashed across Qin Tian’s still somewhat boyish face. Putting on his clothes, he walked toward the outside of the training room and said without looking back:

“Then let’s go.”

…

Arriving at the Qin villa, Qin Zhuang led She Yi to the living room. The old butler, over sixty years old, immediately came forward and said:

“The Young Master has already been notified; he will arrive in a moment.”

Qin Zhuang nodded: “Mhm.”

Then he turned and explained to She Yi: “That child is the Qin Tian I told you about. He just turned fourteen this year, the only child of the Qin family.” He paused for a moment and then continued: “Actually, I would prefer you to be the child’s teacher.”

During their previous conversation, the two had discussed this matter: how to provide close protection and what identity would be reasonable to position him by Qin Tian’s side without being noticed.

Initially, Qin Zhuang thought She Yi was just an ordinary person, but considering he was the person designated by Master Tianji, he shouldn’t be simple. After an investigation, the results obtained were quite shocking. It wasn’t complex, nor were there world-shaking events; it was simple to an appalling degree.

Afterward, he sent some people to test him. However, the people who returned weren’t injured; they just brought back a sentence from the person who did the testing. Then, Qin Zhuang knew how far from simple this young man, who looked barely in his early twenties, really was.

Ever since knowing She Yi’s hidden, powerful strength, Qin Zhuang, when proposing how to protect hoped he could serve as his son’s teacher; there was also the intention of binding She Yi to the Qin family. A mentor is like a father; he believed he would be even more meticulous in treating Qin Tian, and at the same time, he could personally teach his son’s cultivation by killing many birds with one stone.

She Yi smiled: “I know Mr. Qin’s plan, but I personally do not wish to take a disciple so early. I promise you that within the specified period, I will surely keep the young master safe. Of course, if there is any need for guidance, I will not be stingy in pointing out a thing or two.”

Since the words had reached this point, even if Qin Zhuang had more regrets, there was nothing he could do, but…

“The position of a butler… doesn’t seem very good, does it?”

As everyone knows, the role of a butler is to plan and supervise the personnel of the manor; even if one only serves as a butler for one person, the duties are by no means few. To use a more appropriate term, it is a full-time nanny.

She Yi = Full-time nanny?

Setting aside whether She Yi could fulfill the obligations of a butler, given his strength, he didn’t need to be so. Moreover, Qin Zhuang had only requested him to protect his son’s personal safety while simultaneously serving as the Qin family’s “Amulet for Avoiding Disaster.”

She Yi: “Mr. Qin needn’t worry. I believe you have already conducted an investigation on me. Could you find anything at all?”

This was something Qin Zhuang also found strange; when investigating him, the materials in hand only had the meager information of She Yi coming to this city three years ago. Looking further back, nothing could be found anymore.

She Yi smiled: “Actually, it doesn’t matter if I tell you. Have you heard of that ancient butler clan, and the surname [She]?”

In his own memories, She Yi understood that his identity in this life was quite impressive. Of course, this “impressive” referred to the past; it had now fallen into decline. However, even if the decline was great and unlike before even to the point where the entire clan had gone into seclusion it was still a presence that rang like thunder in the ears of some.

And She Yi happened to be one of only two direct descendants of the fifth generation of that ancient butler clan.

Qin Zhuang was puzzled for a moment, then his eyes widened in surprise.

She Yi smiled gently again.

“Although I do not know what you are wary of (Qin Zhuang had not told She Yi about that disaster), a butler should be even less likely to be noticed than a teacher. Remember you requested [protection in the shadows], did you not. Of course, I hope you do not involve my family; this is only a matter between you and me. If Mr. Qin feels uneasy, you can pay me monthly wages, just as if I were merely an ordinary butler hired by you for the young master.”

Qin Zhuang was silent for a while, then he raised his head.

“Let it be so, then.”

…

“Father.”

The fourteen-year-old youth was clearly calm and steady; aside from a bit of boyishness still on his face, one could not see the innocence and purity expected of this age at all. Regarding this only son of his, Qin Zhuang was very satisfied in his heart.

He pointed to She Yi standing beside him and said: “He is the butler Dad found for you; from now on, he belongs to you alone.”

The corners of She Yi’s lips held a smile as he bowed slightly: “Young Master, my name is She Yi.”

At first sight of him, the feeling he gave was a comfortable, gentle elegance.

Qin Tian sized up this young man. He looked to be barely in his early twenties. Rather than saying he was to be his butler, Qin Tian felt he should be a son of some noble family—he looked good and had a good temperament.

However, regarding his father’s words, Qin Tian was consistently respectful. Since his father said he was his exclusive butler, then there was no problem.

“Mhm.”

He nodded, giving a response.