Shen Ke Qin was accustomed to Jian Mu Bai's care and service. After the bodyguard was changed, the new one did not understand Shen Ke Qin's preferences.
He did not know that Shen Ke Qin drank a glass of lemon water on an empty stomach every morning after waking up.
He did not know that Shen Ke Qin listened to the latest motorcycle news while brushing her teeth.
Even less did he know that Shen Ke Qin needed snacks to carry with her when she went to school, for her to take out and eat whenever she felt like it.
Clumsy and completely unable to take care of anyone.
In contrast, Han Yu Nuo.
When she wanted to eat fruit, Jian Mu Bai would immediately bring out cut fruit.
When she felt hot, Jian Mu Bai would bring out a small fan that had already been prepared and blow it towards her.
When she felt cold, Jian Mu Bai would take out clothes and drape them over her.
Every time Han Yu Nuo saw Shen Ke Qin, her eyes were filled with pride and provocation.
Shen Ke Qin was fuming, but after two days, she couldn't stand it any longer.
But she was too proud and, coupled with the fact that Jian Mu Bai had not spoken much to her since he started following Han Yu Nuo, even though she was furious, she wouldn't proactively ask to have him back.
Han Yu Nuo, having such a perfect bodyguard as Jian Mu Bai, naturally had to throw a party to celebrate. She specifically invited Shen Ke Qin.
Shen Ke Qin initially didn't want to go, but Han Yu Nuo provoked her, "Scared to come? Don't you want to know what Jian Mu Bai is like when he's by my side?"
Scared?
Heh...
In Shen Ke Qin's dictionary, the word "scared" never existed.
That day, Shen Ke Qin tried on many outfits in her room, feeling for the first time that she didn't have enough clothes.
So she called someone to deliver several dresses.
After looking in the mirror for a long time in a dress, she angrily took it off.
It was just a small party, why should she wear a dress? It felt like she was going to crash the event.
So, she still wore her usual short-sleeved leather outfit.
Upon arriving at the venue, Shen Ke Qin immediately saw Han Yu Nuo, wearing a floral princess dress, with Jian Mu Bai's arm linked in hers.
Jian Mu Bai usually wore casual suits, but today he was in a perfectly tailored black suit, with a black tie over a white shirt.
He didn't look like a bodyguard at all, more like a young master from a wealthy family.
"Qin Qin..."
As soon as she saw Shen Ke Qin, Han Yu Nuo, with a smiling face, pulled Jian Mu Bai towards her.
"I didn't expect you to actually come. I'm so happy."
Seeing Han Yu Nuo affectionately holding Jian Mu Bai's arm, Shen Ke Qin's molars almost ground to dust.
Internally, she was in turmoil, but outwardly, she managed a smile, "Didn't you invite me? What's with the act of surprise."
Han Yu Nuo, instead of getting angry at being retorted, deliberately smiled at the person behind Shen Ke Qin and said, "Brother Yang, Qin Qin is so beautiful. Isn't following her better than following me?"
Brother Yang didn't want to offend either of them and tried to be diplomatic, "Both masters are excellent. It is my honor to be able to protect you."
"Brother Yang speaks so well. What about Mu Bai? Do you think it's better to follow Qin Qin, or to follow me?"
All eyes fell on Jian Mu Bai. Only Shen Ke Qin did not look at him.
Jian Mu Bai's beautiful and deep eyes looked intently at Shen Ke Qin for a moment, then he remained silent.
Shen Ke Qin waited for a long time without Jian Mu Bai's answer, which made her feel even more uncomfortable.
They had been together for so many years, was it less important than Han Yu Nuo's few days?
Han Yu Nuo didn't make it difficult for Jian Mu Bai, and smilingly changed the subject, "Qin Qin, I'm hosting a dance party today. Dressed like this, how can you dance? Should I have someone prepare a dress for you?"
"No need! I don't dance. I'll just watch you all dance."
With that, Shen Ke Qin found a seat, and Brother Yang silently followed her, ready to take her orders.
After a short while, Han Yu Nuo picked up the microphone and began to speak, mainly about everyone enjoying the food and drinks and having a good time.
Afterwards, she handed the microphone to a waiter and, like a lady, slowly walked to Jian Mu Bai's side, "Mu Bai, may I have a dance with you?"
Shen Ke Qin stared intently at the two of them. If looks could kill, her gaze could have pierced a hole through Han Yu Nuo's outstretched hand.
Seeing that Jian Mu Bai made no move, everyone showed playful expressions.
Han Yu Nuo was not in a hurry. She smiled and whispered to Jian Mu Bai, "Shen Ke Qin is watching. Don't you want to know what her feelings are for you?"
The moment she saw Jian Mu Bai stand up and take Han Yu Nuo's hand, Shen Ke Qin felt as if her chest had been hit by a hammer, a dull and painful sensation.
Jian Mu Bai was usually aloof and unapproachable, how could he be so good to Han Yu Nuo?
Did he... accept Han Yu Nuo's confession?
Were they together?
Upon closer thought, it made sense. Han Yu Nuo was also the cherished daughter of the Han family. If he married Han Yu Nuo, he wouldn't have to be a bodyguard anymore, and he might even soar to great heights.
She should have been happy for him, so why did her heart ache so much?
The way they danced together was truly a blinding sight!
Not wanting to stay any longer, Shen Ke Qin got up and left. Brother Yang immediately followed her.
When Jian Mu Bai saw Shen Ke Qin leave, he immediately let go of Han Yu Nuo's hand. He instinctively wanted to chase after her, but Han Yu Nuo grabbed him, "Jian Mu Bai, don't forget you are my bodyguard now. If you abandon me here in front of so many people, how will I be able to hold my head up in the future?"
Jian Mu Bai gently pushed Han Yu Nuo's hand away, "I'm sorry, besides Shen Ke Qin, I don't wish to protect anyone else."
Jian Mu Bai left just like that. Han Yu Nuo stamped her foot in anger.
In this whole affair of exchanging bodyguards, she seemed to have won, yet she also seemed to have lost completely.
As Shen Ke Qin ran out of the hotel, a torrential downpour had already begun outside.
As soon as Brother Yang saw the heavy rain, he immediately said to Shen Ke Qin, "Miss Qin Qin, please wait for me here for a moment. I'll go to the car to get an umbrella."
With that, he dashed out into the rain.
Shen Ke Qin watched him nearly slip on the wet steps as he went downstairs, and a sharp pain shot through her head. Jian Mu Bai never showed such a dishevelled side.
If it rained, he would have an umbrella ready at the hotel entrance beforehand, instead of scrambling to fix things after an accident.
Forget it, it was just a little rain, getting wet wouldn't hurt.
Just as she was about to dash into the rain, her arm was suddenly pulled with great force. She instinctively turned her head and saw Jian Mu Bai's handsome face.
He was holding an umbrella.
See, this was the difference between bodyguards.
Thinking of him dancing with Han Yu Nuo, Shen Ke Qin's face was extremely displeased. She flung Jian Mu Bai's arm away, without speaking to him, and descended the stairs.
Jian Mu Bai followed closely behind her, holding the umbrella to shield her from the rain.
After a few steps, Shen Ke Qin stopped abruptly and turned back to him angrily, "You're not my bodyguard anymore, why are you following me? Go find your Han Yu Nuo!"
At this moment, Shen Ke Qin was unaware of how sour her words sounded.
Seeing Jian Mu Bai suddenly smile, she became enraged. Not wanting to stand under the same umbrella as him, she was about to leave when Jian Mu Bai's hand suddenly landed on her head, "Didn't you agree to the bodyguard exchange? Why are you still angry?"
Shen Ke Qin instantly flared up, batting away Jian Mu Bai's hand, "Who said I'm angry? I couldn't be happier. Brother Yang is gentler, more considerate, and much better at taking care of people than you. I think I'll have Brother Yang protect me from now on, and you can continue to stay by Han Yu Nuo's side."