Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Unlocking a Bodyguard’s New Skill

"Miss, if you need information on that person from yesterday, I might be able to help."

Ling Er approached after Yun Zijin hung up the phone.

It wasn’t that he was eavesdropping. Yun Zijin had been on the phone right there at the dining table, speaking so openly it was impossible not to overhear.

The truth was, all of them had this ability, but Ling Er’s skills in this particular area were simply more outstanding.

"You can investigate the boy who poured my drink yesterday?"

’If Ling Er can look into it, then Su Mengyao won’t need to act. That would avoid tipping him off.’

"Yes, I can."

What Ling Er didn’t mention was that with his abilities, he could traverse any part of Blue Star with an internet connection at will, without ever being traced.

"Alright, investigate him. Send me whatever you find, but don’t act rashly for now."

’If this really is related to Xia Jiajiao, then I’ll have to reconsider my approach to her.’

"Yes, Miss!"

Ling Er returned to his room to grab the computer Yun Zijin had provided. His slender fingers began to fly across the keyboard, though Yun Zijin had no idea what he was actually doing.

Meanwhile, Yun Zijin took the opportunity to message Su Mengyao, telling her to hold off on looking into the boy for now; she had another way to get information.

As for who was doing the investigating, there was no need to tell her that.

Yun Zijin didn’t go out today. To her surprise, she received an invitation from Lu Yunque.

It was for a privately held auction, not generally open to the public, only to insiders within their circle.

The items at this auction were mostly treasures put up by collectors, and if one was lucky, they might even encounter some one-of-a-kind pieces.

’Lu Yunque’s grandfather’s birthday banquet is in two days. Is he planning to buy something at this auction as a gift for the old gentleman?’

Although she didn’t understand why Lu Yunque would invite her to the auction, especially since she had snatched a plot of land from him last time, Yun Zijin agreed without much hesitation. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Yun Zijin understood that since this was a private auction for their circle, the attendees were bound to be the movers and shakers of Dijing.

Although she was wealthy, she wasn’t yet well-established in Dijing. Without someone bringing her along, she would never have gotten an invitation to an auction like this.

And Lu Yunque’s invitation was her ticket in.

’When I make a splash at the auction, I refuse to believe these prominent figures won’t remember me!’

’Ah, Lu Yunque. What a good person he is!’

It was too late to go out for hair and makeup, so Yun Zijin sought help from one of the new maids.

That’s right—the new maid was just that multi-talented, possessing both a clever mind and deft hands.

"Sister Jun, can you do my hair and makeup for an auction? I need to leave at 5 PM tonight. That should be enough time, right?"

"Plenty of time! Your skin is amazing, Miss. The makeup will go on fast, it won’t take long at all."

Cheng Jun’s eyes lit up the moment she heard Yun Zijin ask her to do her hair and makeup.

She loved doing makeup—not on herself, but for others.

But these days, it was hard for a makeup artist to find good work without some name recognition. She had tried for three years without success and had to give it up just to make a living.

She had originally applied for this position for the good pay and light workload, not to mention the included room and board.

She never thought she’d get the chance to do hair and makeup for the young lady of the house. This was right up her alley.

Moreover, the young lady—from her face and figure to her head of glossy black hair—was so perfect Cheng Jun suspected she wasn’t real.

But the truth was, some people are just born lucky; God doesn’t just open a door for them, He opens a window too. It’s impossible to be jealous; all one can feel is pure envy.

Lu Yunque had originally wanted to take Yun Zijin out to get styled, but she declined, simply telling him to come pick her up at the appointed time.

After all, she was attending the auction as Lu Yunque’s companion. It wouldn’t look right if they arrived in two separate cars.

At 4:30, Lu Yunque drove to Xingyu Mansion.

At that moment, Cheng Jun was doing Yun Zijin’s hair, so she couldn’t greet the guest. The task fell to Wang Minli.

Lu Yunque drove into a temporary parking spot in the courtyard outside the villa. After he got out, Wang Minli led the way.

The moment he stepped into the villa, Lu Yunque suddenly felt a little nervous.

This was the first time he had ever been to a woman’s home alone.

He knew about Yun Zijin’s background and that she lived here alone.

The bodyguards and maids didn’t count; their relationship was purely one of employment.

Yun Zijin was still in her room getting ready and hadn’t come out yet. Lu Yunque wasn’t anxious; he simply found a sofa in the living room and sat down to wait.

"Please have some tea, sir."

Wang Minli retrieved a sterilized cup from the tea room and brewed a cup of tea for Lu Yunque.

The tea was a common brand Yun Zijin had bought. She barely had enough of the system-rewarded Lingwu tea for her own consumption, so ordinarily, Wang Minli wouldn’t serve it to guests without explicit orders from Yun Zijin.

Lu Yunque lifted the teacup and took a sip, but didn’t drink any more after that.

As expected of an experienced makeup artist, Cheng Jun’s timing was impeccable. They were supposed to leave at five, and she finished the hair and makeup right at five o’clock.

When Yun Zijin opened the door and emerged, Lu Yunque could hardly hide the look of stunned admiration in his eyes.

He knew from the moment they first met that Yun Zijin was a budding beauty, but they had just been introduced, so it wouldn’t have been right for him to keep staring at her.

Now, as she stood just a short distance away, he could practically hear his own heart pounding.

"What are you staring at? Didn’t we say 5 o’clock? It’s time to go!"

Yun Zijin lifted her hand and pointed to the watch on her wrist.

The watch was covered in dazzling, magnificent diamonds. It was less a timepiece and more a piece of jewelry in the form of one.

But even a diamond watch that dazzling couldn’t outshine the radiance emanating from Yun Zijin herself.

Lu Yunque smiled faintly. "You look stunning today. For a moment there, I was completely captivated."

’When you’re with a woman who makes your heart skip a beat, you have to be bold and admit it.’

’If you don’t say anything, she can’t read your mind. How is she supposed to know what you’re thinking? Guys who keep quiet like that are destined to be the second male lead, and I want to be the male lead.’

Yun Zijin met his gaze, her own eyes brimming with amusement. "Thank you. You’re looking quite handsome yourself."

A smile tugged at the corners of Lu Yunque’s lips. He was clearly pleased by Yun Zijin’s compliment.

Knowing it would be difficult for her to walk in high heels, he offered her his arm. "Shall we? The car is parked outside, so there’s a bit of a walk."

Yun Zijin didn’t stand on ceremony. She graciously placed her hand on Lu Yunque’s arm, leaning on him for support as they walked.

Just as they were about to reach the car, someone got out and opened the door for them.

Lu Yunque helped Yun Zijin into the car, then slid into the back seat beside her. After the driver closed their door, he walked around the front of the car and got in.

As the Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled away from Yun Zijin’s Villa No. 1, the Randomly Spend-brand support van followed close behind.