Regarding Ding Qing's cooperativeness, Johnny could only accept the commission. After all, there weren't many people left who were so self-aware. Although he would lose a portion of his commission, what did that matter?
However, Li Zicheng had a slightly different opinion. He believed that Ding Qing spending 1.5 million was purely to get closer to Johnny. In his view, this was pure fan behavior, hoping to keep Johnny by his side a little longer.
Li Zicheng's thoughts were not unexpected, but Ding Qing clearly saw the doubt and confusion hidden in his brows.
Don't let his usual carefree demeanor fool you; he is quite cunning and observant. Otherwise, how could he have reached the position of the group's second-in-command?
Admittedly, with Li Zicheng's help, his progress would be faster, but ultimately, he still had to rely on his own ability to read people and his own solid strength.
"Brother, you don't need to think so much, ah, shibal, I naturally have my own plans, don't worry."
Ding Qing patted Li Zicheng's shoulder, saying with a chuckle, but in his eyes, a layer of worry lingered.
After all, his return to the country this time was too rushed. He suddenly received a notice, leaving him unprepared. Coincidentally meeting Johnny, a killer from the High Table, he naturally couldn't let him go, especially since he considered himself a fan.
Then, Ding Qing briefly explained the situation on the way, and Johnny finally understood. This was because Ding Qing knew the habits of killers.
It turned out that Ding Qing's direct reason for returning to the country was to participate in and contend for the chairmanship of the Goldmoon Group. Ding Qing had long been the Goldmoon Group's third-highest figure. Although he was of overseas Chinese origin, this did not prevent him from rising to the group's senior management.
After Chairman Seok Dong encountered an accident, as one of the important forces and bigwigs within the group, he naturally needed to return to the country to contend for the highest power, and also guard against his competitor, Lee Joong-ku.
In Ding Qing's prediction, Seok Dong's life was probably not long, because he had a premonition that this accident was not an accident, but a man-made disaster, which is why he hired Johnny as his personal bodyguard.
Although he was strong himself and the head of a major force, the problem lay precisely there: he couldn't fight a hundred people alone and maintain abundant combat power at all times, could he?
So, the presence of a personal bodyguard was very important.
Especially a killer like Johnny, who was already well-known, was a perfect match for the bodyguard profession.
"If you want a bodyguard, I do have a good candidate, but with such urgent timing, he probably wouldn't be able to make it, right?"
Johnny originally wanted to decline, as he wasn't really good at protecting people.
However, the first person he thought of was Michael, but he quickly dismissed that option. Michael wasn't too reliable.
That guy was nowhere to be found, it's impossible that he just happened to be in Korea, so he'd better do it himself, after all, he did have a little bit of experience.
Meanwhile, Ding Qing was inquiring about Seok Dong's condition, "How is the old man doing now?"
As he spoke, Ding Qing also showed a grave expression, mixed with pain.
"He's not dead yet, he's in the emergency room being resuscitated."
Upon hearing this, Ding Qing immediately dropped his expression and reverted to his previous cynical demeanor.
"Tch, I thought he was dead. That way, I could start the power struggle with that bastard. But now, it seems it's not that simple."
Ding Qing took off his glasses, then wiped them with a cleaning cloth. "Sometimes, I really don't understand why this old man goes looking for girls in the middle of the night. Now look, he's gotten himself into trouble."
Ding Qing looked disgusted. After wiping his glasses, he breathed on them, then looked at Johnny again, "I was talking to him about some things concerning our group. Sorry, I forgot you don't understand Korean."
"Then speak Chinese," Li Zicheng said.
After all, both of them were overseas Chinese from Yeosu, so speaking Mandarin wasn't difficult. However, having lived in Korea for a long time, Korean was more proficient, and Chinese had long become very awkward, but communication was still fine.
To this, Ding Qing also nodded, "The old man is already seventy-something and still controls the Goldmoon Group, not letting us guys take over. So, his death, in my opinion, is inevitable. There must be other people's schemes involved."
In the car, Ding Qing began to share his conjectures, "Going to find young girls in the middle of the night is his habit. A car accident on the way must have been orchestrated by someone."
Then, Ding Qing put on his freshly wiped glasses, "Sometimes I really envy him; he has such good stamina, still able to battle young girls for 300 rounds, completely unlike someone his age. What does he usually eat? Shibal! If he were willing to share his diet, how great would that be!"
Listening to Ding Qing rambling, Johnny's lips curved slightly. This was an interesting guy, at least for now. Li Zicheng next to him wasn't much better, but his brows seemed to hide deep worries.
However, Johnny didn't intend to expose or stop Ding Qing's chatter, and Ding Qing's rambling continued.
But as an outsider, Johnny finally sorted out their relationship. Seok Dong, as the actual power holder of the Goldmoon Group, was old but still clung to his position.
So, someone thought of killing him when he went to find a young girl, but they didn't expect him not to die completely and still be in resuscitation. Thus, they could only summon the two heads to prepare.
This led to Ding Qing's return to the country, and the other, Lee Joong-ku, who was Ding Qing's other actual opponent, was equally powerful.
Neither in strength nor in intellect did he lose to Ding Qing, so it was inevitable that the two would contend for the leadership position.
"Alright, I understand the situation. For the next 72 hours, I will guarantee your safety and stay by your side as your subordinate."
Johnny nodded. After clarifying the ins and outs, the rest was easy to discuss. Johnny chose the simplest and most practical method, which was to become his subordinate.
If such a perfect disguise wasn't utilized, wouldn't it be a waste of resources?
However, because the three suddenly switched to Mandarin, the two people in the front of the car had no way of knowing what they were saying, as there was a language barrier.
However, he currently only had one Pistol and four magazines, and he didn't know if that would be enough.
"Don't worry, don't feel pressured. If you're too busy, I'll call someone else to protect me."
Ding Qing said that domineeringly, not knowing whether he was joking or serious, but it didn't matter.
Anyway, Johnny's mission was to ensure Ding Qing's safety; as for any other intruders, he would kill one if one came, and kill a pair if a team came!
He had nothing to fear anyway.
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