Lu Wanqing wanted to nod when she heard this, but she felt a little uncomfortable thinking that she might always have people following her from now on.
However, she didn't act coy and nodded in agreement, "Mm."
Although she didn't want a crowd of people following her, and the feeling of being fawningly attended to was strange, she had already been tricked twice. This time, she had to be careful.
Lu Wanqing did as she said. After returning home, she quickly began planning to hire bodyguards.
When she thought of hiring bodyguards, Lu Wanqing's first thought was Wei Xingzhou. Wei Xingzhou was a famous movie emperor in the federation. He should have bodyguards, right?
At least Wei Xingzhou should be familiar with hiring bodyguards. Perhaps he could help introduce someone?
However, when Lu Wanqing contacted him and discussed it with Wei Xingzhou, he suggested she find the Zhongli family instead.
Wei Xingzhou said that most bodyguards outside were just for show, useful for appearances but not for real combat. Celebrities like them could only use them to fend off overly enthusiastic fans. But for someone like Lu Wanqing, who might be targeted at any moment, only someone with professional skills could protect her.
Given the Zhongli family's status and connections, even a few retired soldiers they introduced to Lu Wanqing would be a thousand times better than those mere show-offs.
Lu Wanqing thought it made sense. After hesitating for a few seconds, she contacted Zhongli Feiyu again.
She had to admit that when communicating with Zhongli Feiyu, Lu Wanqing felt a bit apprehensive. Among the several families, the Zhongli family's relationships were the most sensitive. A wrong step could easily agitate the other six major legions and cause all sorts of trouble. This was also why she had tried to avoid involving the Zhongli family as much as possible before; she didn't want to cause trouble for them because of herself.
But this time, perhaps it was best to involve them?
While Lu Wanqing was deliberating, Zhongli Feiyu proactively contacted her, saying he would arrange for some people to protect her.
Lu Wanqing was very grateful and quickly accepted the retired bodyguards arranged by Zhongli Feiyu. Not only for herself, but Lu Wanqing also requested Zhongli Feiyu to arrange people to protect Shushu. Zhongli Feiyu readily agreed.
As for the reason for his quick agreement, Zhongli Feiyu also explained to Lu Wanqing that among these families, the Yu family's connections were actually the simplest, and they would not cause much impact on the federal situation. Therefore, even if the Zhongli family was closer to the Yu family, it wouldn't be a big deal.
Lu Wanqing thought it made sense. With the Yu family's straightforward nature, it would be a miracle if they could protect themselves, let alone cause any trouble?
With the bodyguard issue settled, Lu Wanqing finally felt at ease. Should the following days be happy and joyful?
Considering the time, she still had two or three months to stay with the Yu family. Wouldn't it be perfect to spend time with Shushu?
Lu Wanqing became happy as she thought about it.
But no one expected that happiness would be so fleeting. In just a month, the Yu family encountered trouble.
The Academy of Sciences received an anonymous report claiming that the Yu family was secretly hoarding rare plant seeds from ancient Earth.
Yu Nong and Madam Yu were shocked. They insisted that they had not, and that the Yu family absolutely did not possess any rare ancient Earth plant seeds.
However, when search personnel entered the Yu residence, they quickly found a packet of seeds, which indeed turned out to be rare ancient Earth plant seeds.
Yu Nong and Madam Yu were utterly astonished. Lu Wanqing and Little Yu Shu were also dumbfounded. Everyone's minds went blank, unable to comprehend what was happening.
Why were those rare ancient Earth plant seeds found in the Yu residence?
Lu Wanqing, Little Yu Shu, and Madam Yu all looked at Yu Nong instinctively.
Yu Nong furrowed his brow and said in confusion, "I didn't."
Only he worked at the Academy of Sciences in the Yu family, but he could guarantee that he had absolutely not stolen any rare ancient Earth plant seeds from the Academy of Sciences and brought them home!
Lu Wanqing's mind stopped for only a second before she chose to believe Yu Nong.
Those who hadn't spent time with Yu Nong might not understand, but she and Yu Nong had been together for nearly a year. In that time, she had come to know Yu Nong's character well.
Yu Nong was so simple and even a bit naive. If Madam Yu hadn't quietly protected him from behind, he might have been sold and still helped the buyer count the money. Such a Yu Nong, Lu Wanqing could not believe that he would steal rare ancient Earth plant seeds from the Academy of Sciences.
Then, what was the deal with these seeds?
Framed?
That was Lu Wanqing's first thought, but she quickly found it absurd. It was impossible. The An family had only just been convicted. Who would frame the Yu family?
No, precisely because the An family had experienced trouble, they were the most likely to seek revenge and frame the Yu family.
Therefore, the person behind the framing of the Yu family was very likely still the An family?
Lu Wanqing's mood suddenly soured as she thought about this.
"It's okay, we'll investigate. Once we find out the truth, the problem can be solved," Lu Wanqing said, seeing the Yu family looking lost and helpless, trying to comfort them.
Madam Yu asked anxiously, "How do we investigate? Should we find that detective from last time?"
Lu Wanqing thought for a moment, then looked at Madam Yu and said, "Why not give it a try?"
"I think that detective from last time was quite capable. He figured out something that happened ten years ago in just half a month, and he even obtained the evidence," Lu Wanqing said.
Madam Yu quickly nodded, "Mm-hmm."
Lu Wanqing also breathed a sigh of relief. She turned to look at Yu Nong and smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, it will be resolved."
Yu Nong silently wiggled his fingers by his side. He was calculating how much money it would cost for this incident, combined with the previous incident, the two IOUs, and the IOU for finding bodyguards for Shushu. How long would he have to repay it in the future?
"Mm," Yu Nong thought to himself, but he still looked obedient, nodding at Lu Wanqing.
Lu Wanqing was relieved when she saw Yu Nong agree. She was really afraid that Yu Nong would not be able to handle it; this incident was truly despicable.
The seeds were taken away by personnel from the Academy of Sciences. Subsequently, the punishment for Yu Nong from the Academy of Sciences was also announced. Yu Nong was stripped of his position and title as a senior academician. Like An Zhizhi, Yu Nong was also disqualified from taking civil service examinations for life; he would no longer be able to take federal civil service examinations, including those for the Academy of Sciences.
Not only that, but the Yu family had to move out of the faculty housing area of the Botanical Institute of the Academy of Sciences, immediately!
Lu Wanqing was furious. However, realizing that the outcome was exactly the same as An Zhizhi's fate, she suspected even more that An Zhizhi was behind this.
Fortunately, the detective would help them investigate the truth!
Lu Wanqing thought this to herself and was not in a hurry. She had the Yu family pack their things and move directly into her own house.
Her house was not very large, but there were only a few people in the Yu family, so it shouldn't be a problem for them to live there.