The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1144: 1144: As Expected

Capítulo 1144: Chapter 1144: As Expected

“Mr. Zheng, during your trip to Yanjing this time, I apologize for not being a good host. Next time you come, please stay a bit longer.” Ji Tao personally escorted Zheng Ji and his entourage to the door. If they didn’t leave soon, people from other families in Yanjing would “block” the door. Although they weren’t coming to cause trouble, Zheng Ji, with his tight schedule, indeed didn’t have the energy to meet with so many people one by one and had to leave quickly.

“Of course, thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Ji.” Zheng Ji cupped his hands in thanks.

“I hope that the next time you visit, you will have everything sorted out.” Ji Tao said lightly. The people on the side seemed a bit confused, but only Zheng Ji understood his meaning. He nodded in agreement; perhaps only the two of them knew what this meant.

“Let’s go, we’re heading to the airport.” Zheng Ji turned to leave and instructed the driver.

“Family Head, I will take action first.” Shortly after Zheng Ji and his entourage left, Chen Ligong turned and said. Ji Tao nodded without a word, and upon receiving the order, Chen Ligong immediately led his people away from the Ji Family estate.

“Young Master, the airport is still thirty kilometers away from here. Are you really confident in your assumption?” The head of the bodyguards looked at Zheng Ji, who was sitting with his eyes closed and meditating beside him, feeling doubtful about his commands. But seeing Zheng Ji’s calm and composed demeanor, full of confidence, he couldn’t find a reason to doubt. That’s what makes a “Boss” different from ordinary people—they are farsighted and can anticipate all possibilities, selecting the most likely option.

“Just follow my instructions, don’t ask too many questions about the rest.” Zheng Ji said calmly. Speaking of this Yanjing trip, although not extremely perilous, the undercurrents were surging. The crisis wasn’t out in the open but in the shadows, which was even more frightening. Zheng Ji’s escort wasn’t large this time, only about twenty people, but besides being loyal, each one of them was skilled. Yet Zheng Ji couldn’t completely relax; if his guess was right, those coming to “cause trouble” must be well-prepared. All he could do now was trust Ji Tao, and if Chen Ligong had indeed followed his arrangements, there should be no problem.

However… no leader would put their fate in others’ hands, let alone their most crucial lifeline. Zheng Ji couldn’t fully rely on Ji Tao, but he had to depend on him. At least in Yanjing, he was a figure who could cover the skies with one hand. If he took action, he could indeed ensure Zheng Ji’s safety.

The convoy consisted of four cars, weaving through the small roads. Zheng Ji sat in the third car. Ten minutes later, just as Zheng Ji was pondering family conflicts in his mind, the car slowly came to a stop.

“Young Master, there’s a checkpoint ahead.” The head of the bodyguards said, looking a bit wary. It was crucial to ensure Zheng Ji’s safety. Zheng Ji looked out the window and indeed saw five or six people in uniforms, seeming to check for drunk driving or something. Zheng Ji wasn’t particularly flustered and gently nodded.

“Tell the brothers to be careful.” The head of the bodyguards immediately got the hint and instructed everyone to be cautious.

“Please show your documents.” Shortly after, the inspection personnel walked to the car where Zheng Ji was sitting. The driver, already prepared, handed over the documents directly. The inspection personnel examined them closely and shone a flashlight into the back seat.

“Hey, dude, that’s enough. We’re not drunk driving, can we go now?” The driver seemed to realize something, reaching out to block the flashlight’s beam.

“Alright, drive safely.” The person put away the flashlight, wrote something in a notebook, and led his team to the car behind.

“Young Master, they’re leaving.” The head of the bodyguards finally felt less tense when he saw the people slowly walking to the car behind.

“Something’s wrong, they’re disguised, hurry up and go.” Zheng Ji suddenly opened his eyes and shouted. The driver instinctively stepped on the accelerator, and just as the words left his mouth, those inspection personnel turned around, pulled pistols from their coats, and started firing at Zheng Ji’s car.

Bang, bang, bang.

The pistols were fitted with silencers, so there wasn’t a full-blown gunfight sound, but the bullets hitting the car still made significant noise. The head of the bodyguards pressed Zheng Ji down, lying on the seat. Bullets hit the windows but didn’t penetrate. These vehicles, all prepared by Ji Tao, showed that he indeed had a foresight as they were all bulletproof cars.

“Quick, quick, drive away.” The head of the bodyguards shielded Zheng Ji with one hand and took out a walkie-talkie with the other, giving orders to the drivers of the other three vehicles. Zheng Ji wasn’t very panicked, as he had anticipated such a situation. Besides his trusted aides and the Ji Family, only the “opposition” within his family knew about this Yanjing trip. If they dared to make a lethal move here, they certainly had the courage to target Zheng Ruo. Zheng Ji became increasingly certain that the attempted assassination of Zheng Ruo and the framing of Ji Qian were the work of the opposition faction within his family. With this revelation, a surge of anger welled up within Zheng Ji.

The four cars sped away immediately. At this moment, a dozen gunmen appeared from the surroundings, firing at the vehicles repeatedly. Even the bulletproof glass was shattered, indicating that the opponents weren’t using ordinary bullets.

The drivers of two cars were caught off guard, hit by bullets and killed. The cars veered off the road, crashing into walls. Yet the assault by the gunmen wasn’t over; bullets continued to pour into the car windows, with no mercy intended.

“Young Master, get out of the car quickly.” Seeing the dire situation, the head of the bodyguards urgently escorted Zheng Ji out of the vehicle. Several bodyguards quickly followed, shielding Zheng Ji in the center, pulling out pistols and firing at the attackers.

“Stay calm, follow me.” Zheng Ji shouted firmly, showing no sign of panic on his face. His escort, loyal and battle-hardened, many with real war experiences abroad, remained composed even under sudden attack. Zheng Ji held a pistol for self-defense, leading his group into a nearby alley.

“Young Master, be careful.” The head of the bodyguards hurriedly caught up, sticking close to protect Zheng Ji. The alley was narrow, which was advantageous for their withdrawal. A few bodyguards hid behind cover to hold the rear as Zheng Ji continued forward with the remaining guards.

“Young Master, there are people ahead.” The head of the bodyguards shouted. Sure enough, at the other end of the alley stood a group of people.

“No need to worry, they’re our reinforcements.” Zheng Ji gradually walked over. This group was dressed all in white, with hoods wrapping their bodies tightly.

“The Ji Family’s White Mist Army lives up to its reputation for being enigmatic and hard to predict,” Zheng Ji said calmly as he approached, a confident smile appearing on his face.