As expected, Robert Bennett said awkwardly, “Mr. Carter, your plan is indeed foolproof, we... are truly impressed. However, the The Bennett Family is a large family business. If all family members hide in the shelter, there will be no one to manage the enterprise, and the losses would be too great. Besides, if word gets out, it wouldn’t sound good for our reputation.”

　　So you’d rather have your reputation than your life!?

　　I considered for a moment. “Then it’s fine to change the plan. Let the The Bennett Family little sister…”

　　Ethan Ford prompted, “Emily Bennett.”

　　“Oh, let Emily Bennett go with me to the underground shelter for a year, and we’ll talk after things calm down. After all, I’m only responsible for Emily Bennett’s safety. However many others from the The Bennett Family die has nothing to do with me. This way, you won’t lose your business, and I can perfectly complete my task—a win-win.”

　　“……”

　　Still dead silence. Could it be that the gap between me, an expert, and these ordinary people is so vast that they can’t even understand such a simple explanation?

　　This time, Robert Bennett had nothing more to say, but the eldest daughter of the The Bennett Family (Ethan Ford kindly reminded me again, Grace Bennett) could no longer hold back her anger and mocked, “If she’s going to the underground shelter, what do we need you for!?”

　　What a stupid question. Does she really think an A-class shelter is that safe?

　　“Of course, to ensure absolute safety. The Ravens are a formidable group. An A-class shelter can’t guarantee Emily Bennett’s safety… If you don’t believe me, we can make a bet. You can hide in any A-class shelter, and I’ll find you within three days, cut off your heads, and mail them to the Mars colony.”

　　The faces around the dining table turned noticeably pale.

　　Robert Bennett coughed forcefully a few times, breaking the deadlock and drawing everyone’s attention. He said, “Mr. Carter, I hope these unpleasant matters won’t affect anyone’s daily life.”

　　Ha, of course you can continue your daily life—just don’t cry too loudly when death comes knocking.

　　Ethan Ford whispered to me, “The Ravens aren’t really that terrifying, are they?”

　　I whispered back, “Of course not, but if I don’t say that, how can I ask them for a high salary?”

　　“Damn!”

　　After all, Robert Bennett is a big shot. Maybe he saw through my intentions and said tactfully, “Mr. Carter, I hope you won’t mind the trouble. As for your compensation, you won’t be shortchanged.”

　　“Oh, then that’s settled.”

　　Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Ethan Ford covering her face.

　　“There’s one more thing to clarify. Xiao Yin has never liked professions like mercenaries, and we haven’t told her about this incident. So, if possible…”

　　Protecting the target without her knowing anything? The old man from the The Bennett Family really knows how to set conditions… Why don’t you just ask the Earth to spin backwards?

　　“A weekly salary of one million Huaxia yuan.”

　　“Oh, then that’s settled.”

　　The old man really is a businessman.

Chapter 3: The Sorrow of Experts Lies in the Endless Stream of Idiots Around Them

　　According to the old man’s request, I need to be on guard around the The Bennett Family little sister at all times in case of emergencies, but without her noticing anything unusual. After a brief discussion with the The Bennett Family members in the reception room, it was decided that I would temporarily act as her personal bodyguard.

　　I raised a concern: “As a peerless expert, won’t my outstanding and unique aura make the little sister suspicious?”

　　Grace Bennett agreed wholeheartedly: “She’ll suspect we don’t love her anymore, that’s why we sent you to torment her.”

　　Robert Bennett coughed. “Actually, Xiao Yin has never had a personal bodyguard. As long as Mr. Carter doesn’t act too out of line, she won’t notice anything unusual.”

　　“She’s never had a personal bodyguard? Looks like you really don’t love her.”

　　Grace Bennett snapped, “What do you take our The Bennett Family for? Surrounded by enemies? How many people in Tianjing have personal bodyguards?”

　　Ethan Ford quietly reminded from the side, “Unless you’re a public figure, generally no one in Tianjing hires a personal bodyguard. And even then, a bodyguard is only for preventing ordinary trouble. Assassination by enemies is extremely rare.”

　　I laughed to myself: The people of Tianjing are so lax—how can I not do more business here?

　　Ethan Ford, being my longtime acquaintance, whispered, “Don’t even think about it.”

　　But another problem arose: Since the The Bennett Family little sister has never had a personal bodyguard, wouldn’t she be suspicious if a peerless expert suddenly appeared at her side? Should we tell her it’s a birthday present?

　　Robert Bennett said, “I’ve already thought about this… What a coincidence, early this morning, a professor died in Tianjing. How long has it been since someone died like that in Tianjing? We’ll use concern for Xiao Yin’s safety as the reason to assign you to her.”

　　As I listened, I was secretly trying not to burst out laughing, especially when I saw Ethan Ford’s face, which looked as awkward as if she were constipated. It made me feel inexplicably refreshed.

　　Of course, I couldn’t tell Robert Bennett the real reason, so I just went along: “Mr. Bennett is absolutely right. If someone hadn’t happened to die at this time, I would have had to stir up some trouble myself.”

　　Then Robert Bennett’s expression also became rather interesting.