The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 384: Trying to recruit me?

"You have a lot of influence, don't you? I originally contacted Ma Qinghe, who usually handles our business, but Ma Wencai, the head of the Ma family, found out about this and wanted to meet with you in person."

Hou Jihu walked side by side with Lin Chen and laughed, "You have no sect or school, yet you became a Grandmaster at the age of twenty-seven. Your future is limitless. Many people have designs on you now."

Lin Chen laughed and said, "I have a master, so whether it's their sect or their family, they can't expect me to join them, can they?"

Hou Jihu replied, "Having a master and joining a sect are not contradictory. If a capable person is willing to join, they will immediately gain a high status. You are a Grandmaster. If you really want to join, you will at least be an elder. Your status in the sect will be like rising to the top in one step."

Lin Chen chuckled and said, "I'm used to being free and independent, and I don't want to join any sect, even an elder. Aren't there sect leaders or innate grandmasters above you? You'd just be bossed around, which is so boring."

Hou Jihu laughed and said, "That's true. No matter how high your status is after entering a sect, you will still be restricted by the sect rules. It's definitely not as good as being free and unrestrained as being alone."

The two chatted casually as they entered a private room in the restaurant.

Two people were already sitting in the room: Ma Wencai, the head of the Ma family, who was in his sixties, and Ma Qinghe, who was in his forties. When they saw the two enter, they both stood up.

“Mr. Lin, hello. I am Ma Wencai. Today, Mr. Lin displayed great prowess, which greatly impressed me. I admire your heroic spirit. So when Qinghe mentioned this matter, I came here uninvited, hoping to meet Mr. Lin and make friends.”

Lin Chen smiled and shook hands with Ma Wencai: "Mr. Ma, you're too kind."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone sat down. Ma Wencai picked up a paper bag from his side and handed it to Lin Chen: "Seeing Mr. Lin vomiting blood today, you must have suffered some internal injuries. I brought some medicine for you as a gift. Please accept it."

Lin Chen smiled and declined, saying, "Mr. Ma, as the saying goes, one should not accept a reward without merit. This gift is unnecessary. Old Hou has already given me a Qi-regulating pill, and I have basically recovered."

Ma Wencai insisted, "The Qi-regulating pill is good for treating internal injuries, but internal injuries also need to be properly cared for, otherwise they can easily leave hidden dangers. There are three Qi-returning pills here, which are more effective than the Qi-regulating pill. In addition, there are some Qi-gathering pills that can assist in cultivation."

"The reason I came to see Mr. Lin is that I have a favor to ask. If Mr. Lin doesn't accept any gift when we meet, then I can't bring myself to ask."

Seeing that Ma Wencai's tone was sincere, Lin Chen couldn't refuse any longer and could only reach out and take it.

"Thank you, Mr. Ma. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Ma Wencai laughed and said, "Let's eat first and fill our stomachs. We can talk about this later."

After a round of drinks and conversation, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and lively under the influence of alcohol. "How is Zhang Yun of the Divine Cloud Sect doing?"

Lin Chen casually replied, "It's alright for now."

Ma Wencai laughed and said, "Zhang Yun is arrogant, and women tend to be petty. If you make her kneel in front of everyone, she'll lose all face and might retaliate against you..."

Lin Chen didn't go into details about Zhang Yun's condition, but simply smiled and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Ma. I will be careful."

Ma Wencai laughed and said, "Zhang Yun bullies Mr. Lin because he has no background. If Mr. Lin had a powerful sect behind him, even if Zhang Yun is a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm, she would have to think twice before making a move against him."

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. Was Ma Wencai really trying to recruit him?

Lin Chen smiled and asked, "What does Mr. Ma mean?"

Ma Wencai smiled warmly: "I wonder if Mr. Lin has any intention of joining a sect?"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "Mr. Ma, could it be that you've taken a fancy to me?"

Ma Wencai warmly invited, "Let's not beat around the bush. I do have this intention. I hope to invite Lin Chen to join the Ma family. Mr. Lin, rest assured, with your strength and superb medical skills, the Ma family will certainly not neglect you."

Before Lin Chen could speak, Ma Wencai continued to introduce Lin Chen's benefits after joining the family: "If Mr. Lin is willing to join my Ma family, he will be an advisor elder of the family, second only to the family's senior elders, and on equal footing with me, the head of the family."

"My Ma family is skilled in refining various pills needed for cultivation. If Mr. Lin joins my Ma family, all the pills needed for daily cultivation will be supplied by the Ma family free of charge. If Mr. Lin has any needs, the Ma family will give priority to fulfilling them to the best of its ability."

“There aren’t many big things happening within the family on a regular basis. The family doesn’t impose any restrictions on the advisors and elders. The advisors and elders only need to lend a helping hand to the family at certain specific times.”

Ma Wencai spoke at length, finally looking at Lin Chen with hopeful eyes: "I know that making this request is a bit abrupt, but I'm afraid that I might miss out on Mr. Lin by being too tactful. If Mr. Lin has no intention of joining any sect or family, then just pretend I didn't say anything. If Mr. Lin is interested in joining, then please give priority to our Ma family."

"Everything I just mentioned is the basic treatment. If Mr. Lin has any requests, please feel free to make them, and we will do our best to meet them!"

(End of this chapter)