The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1104: Terms of Exchange

"Miss Ji, please rest assured. Since I’ve already promised to help you find your companion, I absolutely won’t break my word. I didn’t mention it earlier because I wanted to give everyone a surprise." Zheng Ji changed his tone, and sure enough, the crowd that was lifeless a moment ago suddenly lit up with joy.

"That’s great, Ghost isn’t dead. I knew it; that guy wouldn’t get into trouble so easily." Soul Destroyer exclaimed excitedly, as if Ghost was right in front of him.

"Mr. Zheng, where is he now? When can we go find him?" Demoness also called out excitedly.

"Well... we still need to ask Lang about that." Zheng Ji glanced at Lang, who was standing nearby, with a slight smile.

"Mr. Lang, please tell me where he is, and I will surely reward you generously." Ji Qian quickly inquired, speaking with unusual respect due to the urgency concerning Ghost’s safety.

"Miss Ji, for this matter, I still need Mr. Zheng’s permission." Lang replied with a crafty smile, directing his gaze back to Zheng Ji.

"Mr. Zheng, what do you mean by this?" Ji Qian’s face changed, sensing a bad premonition, and the others also felt a shift in the atmosphere. Zheng Ji seemed reluctant to reveal Ghost’s location.

"Haha, Miss Ji, actually... I want to ask you for a favor." Zheng Ji chuckled craftily. Sure enough, there’s no free lunch in the world. Zheng Ji’s willingness to help the group find Ghost must have its own purpose. Ji Qian had anticipated this point but was more concerned about what Zheng Ji’s request entailed. If it were particularly difficult or troublesome, what should she do? However, knowing Ghost’s location was imperative, and Ji Qian felt as if she were about to engage in a negotiation with Zheng Ji.

"Honestly, this matter is related to my family affairs, but given the circumstances, I need the help of Miss Ji and everyone else."

"Mr. Zheng, speak freely. If we can help, I won’t refuse." Ji Qian’s expression turned solemn. Despite feeling somewhat troubled, they had traveled all the way from Yanjing to East Sea, even missing Ye Shikai’s wedding, just to find Ghost. They had no room to refuse, no matter the conditions.

"Lang, you may go rest." Zheng Ji waved his hand.

"Yes, Mr. Zheng. Miss Ji, I will take my leave first." Lang bowed lightly before turning to leave the private room.

"Actually, this matter concerns my family." Zheng Ji began. "You may not know, my elder sister Zheng Ruo was recently killed in our home, and the assassin left this in the room." Zheng Ji took out the Moon God Temple emblem from his pocket and placed it on the table. Ji Qian was already aware of this incident, but the leaders of Netherworld Palace were still in the dark.

"What, it’s the Moon God Temple emblem."

"How is this possible."

"The Moon God Temple and the Zheng Family are supposed to stay out of each other’s business. Why would they travel so far to assassinate someone at the Zheng Family? This is simply slander." The crowd retorted collectively, indeed, in the eyes of experts, this was the most naive and amateurish method of framing.

"Everyone, don’t get all worked up. I don’t believe Miss Ji or Moon God Temple would do such a thing either." Zheng Ji raised his hand, signaling everyone to calm down.

"If that’s the case, Mr. Zheng, why say anything at all?" Demoness spoke annoyedly.

"This is the perils of the situation; though I don’t believe it’s Miss Ji’s doing, there’s dissent within the family." Zheng Ji sighed deeply. "Truth be told, it’s a bit shameful to admit this, but the direct lineage in our family has dwindled to just my elder sister and me. Now that she’s been tragically murdered, I’m the only one left."

"So, if something were to happen to Mr. Zheng, the position of Family Head could fall into someone else’s hands, correct?" Soul Destroyer said. As Zheng Ji spoke to this point, the crowd seemed to pick up on the implication.

"Yes, that’s the difficulty my father and I face."

"Since Mr. Zheng is the sole heir of the family, surely you have experts protecting you. Besides, the elders within your family should still be your allies, and wouldn’t... dare to act against you, right?"

"It’s another thing to laugh about; according to my trusted investigation, my sister’s death may have been caused by someone within the family." Zheng Ji smiled wryly, shocking everyone, especially Ji Qian, whose head snapped up. If the family elders were behind Zheng Ruo’s murder, it would be an act of treason, the underlings overriding their superiors, a major taboo in any family.

"For a family’s development, there needs to be a stable ’backyard.’ If those under are disloyal, it’s eroding the foundation. Even the largest family can’t withstand such destruction."

"Therefore, the Zheng Family must undergo a ’major reshuffle’ to stabilize."

"Mr. Zheng, you don’t mean to have us help you deal with those disloyal elders, do you?" Demoness caught onto Zheng Ji’s implication; bluntly put, he was seeking allies to cultivate external strength.

"Something like that; rest assured, once my plan succeeds and I become Family Head, I won’t mistreat anyone. The members of Netherworld Palace coming to East Sea will be esteemed guests of the Zheng Family, and Miss Ji, the Ji Family and Zheng Family can form an alliance for mutual support, what do you think?" Zheng Ji’s words were exceedingly earnest, but... this was a significant issue. Whether Ji Qian or Netherworld Palace, a more contemplative approach was necessary. Ji Qian was now the Lady Ji of the Ji Family, and every step represented the family. If outsiders knew Ji Qian and Zheng Ji were collaborating, they would speculate if the Zheng Family and Ji Family were joining forces. Netherworld Palace, being an external force with a sensitive identity, would invite widespread discussion if discovered.

"Everyone, I implore you." Zheng Ji stood up and bowed to the group.

"Please, Mr. Zheng, sit down." Ji Qian promptly responded, "We certainly won’t shirk from assisting Mr. Zheng, but given our identities, we must consider whether it’s suitable for us to become involved in Zheng Family’s internal affairs."

"Don’t worry, I will arrange this matter properly." Zheng Ji answered immediately, "Further, there’s something I haven’t disclosed to everyone."

"Mr. Ghost has been found, but due to injuries, he... lost his memory."

"What, lost his memory!" Everyone shouted in unison.

"Yes, hence he hasn’t contacted anyone, and the woman in the photo is named Gu Xin. She’s a soon-to-graduate student from East Sea University’s Medical School, currently interning at East Sea Hospital, and has become his new girlfriend." Zheng Ji explained to everyone.

"Really? I didn’t expect that kid to have a stroke of luck and found a girlfriend." Soul Destroyer murmured looking at the photo, "She’s quite pretty."

"I know there is a kind of snow lotus on Bai Mountain that can help restore memory. If you all are willing to assist me, I, Zheng Ji, will certainly spare no effort to bring back the snow lotus as a gift for all of you."