Chapter 1517: 1516 Troublesome Friend

After Xiao Mo left, Zhuang Liu kissed Tan Rou on the lips, primarily because there were surveillance cameras around, and Kas could return at any moment. Zhuang Liu didn’t want strangers to see him kissing Tan Rou.

Tan Rou also kissed him back, then smiled and said, “We can save the rest of our kisses for next time.”

Zhuang Liu nodded and replied, “Yeah, I understand.”

“We haven’t finished picking the flowers yet.” Tan Rou said as she crouched down, “Let’s each choose a bouquet for the other, make the arrangements ourselves, and see whose is prettier.”

Zhuang Liu smiled and said, “Yours will definitely be prettier.”

As they picked flowers, they discussed various matters. Tan Rou asked about the situation back home, and Zhuang Liu gave simple answers. After wrapping up the topic, Tan Rou shifted the conversation to the current state of Country J.

She glanced towards the door, then whispered to Zhuang Liu, “The King has been sick and unable to deal with state affairs. That Prince we met earlier can’t handle official duties either; he can only do simple tasks. So, it seems the King’s sister is the only one who can succeed the throne.”

Zhuang Liu wondered, “I remember that society in Country J discriminates against women. It’s rare for women to achieve political success there. If the princess ascends the throne, wouldn’t that cause social unrest?”

Tan Rou smiled and said, “Do you think society is stable now? The King has enacted many unreasonable laws. While society seems stable, unrest has already begun.”

In a lowered voice, she said, “In this royal city, there’s a Dawn Society. They have strong armed forces and many members. If they go to war with the nobles, it’s hard to say who will lose.”

Zhuang Liu thought about some of the revolutionary organizations from his country’s ancient history, “When a country’s governance falters, another organization will emerge to take over.”

Tan Rou nodded, “I didn’t ask you to come here to get involved in the war, but to bring some people to protect our own. They are all delicate scientists. If a war breaks out, they won’t have the means to protect themselves.”

Zhuang Liu had already brought people over, and he told Tan Rou, “Don’t worry, those I’ve brought are the best of the best. Each one of them is highly skilled in combat; each one capable of protecting someone.”

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Tan Rou believed in the strength of the people Zhuang Liu brought. She said, “Zhuang Liu, you also need to watch out for your own safety. If you encounter danger, find a place to hide.”

“It’s you I’m worried about,” Zhuang Liu said with furrowed brows. “You’re always with the princess, and you’ll definitely be seen. What if people consider you part of her faction?”

Tan Rou laughed, “I’ve always been part of the princess’s faction. Samiyi is my friend; that’s why I decided to help her. Plus, don’t you think it’s cool to be friends with a princess? If I could witness the reform of a country’s history, that would be even more thrilling.”

Zhuang Liu knew Tan Rou enjoyed challenging work, but he was truly afraid of the friends she made. Her friends were indeed good people, but they always brought a great deal of trouble to Tan Rou.

“Tan Rou, promise me, okay?” Zhuang Liu said with heartfelt sincerity, “Don’t make friends too easily.”

Tan Rou didn’t understand what Zhuang Liu meant, and she asked, “Isn’t having more friends a good thing?”

Zhuang Liu sighed, “Others make friends, but it’s not the same for you. You don’t make friends; you attract trouble. Look at your friends, which one hasn’t asked you for help? There’s also the matter with Jiang Min; I haven’t finished solving her issues yet.”

Tan Rou took Zhuang Liu’s hand, patiently explaining, “I also want Jiang Min to collaborate with my company, but our businesses don’t overlap much. Even if we wanted to collaborate, there are no suitable projects.”

“I know,” Zhuang Liu said, “I’m not blaming you. I’ll do well in any job you arrange for me. Jiang Min’s case is a small issue, but your trouble-attracting nature is a big problem. Why don’t we find a place to pray, to ward off the bad luck?”

Tan Rou couldn’t help laughing, “Zhuang Liu, you’re so superstitious.”

Zhuang Liu wasn’t superstitious at all, but he had been scared by the troublesome friends Tan Rou had made. He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he feared that one day, this trouble would affect Tan Rou.