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Chapter 1300: Chapter 1156: This heavy? (Please subscribe!)
Zhongyu Special Guard.
The scale of their operations in Japan really wasn’t that large.
Only less than a hundred people.
Their main business was not bodyguarding, but rather serving as security consultants, providing protection plans for clients in need, such as for exhibits, events, escorts—he work was neither too big nor too small.
At present, they could only manage to break even.
There was no helping it.
It was the situation that pressed them so.
While Japan had more criminal cases compared to Huaxia, kidnapping cases were not frequent, especially the kidnapping of tycoons. In this respect, Japan possessed a ’self-discipline capability’ that many countries envied.
And when it came to security in general Japanese companies, they were accustomed to handling it themselves. The solidified class system and entrenched concepts also led to a rigid economic structure. If it weren’t for some friends who helped out by introducing some business,
this branch would definitely be operating at a loss.
These vehicles.
Their brands were Japanese.
But the people and the cars had been teleported over just two days ago.
They were all Tang Qing’s ’guards.’ For this trip, the Command Room devised a security plan that included roughly two hundred and thirty personnel. They would be armed and prepared to provide emergency rescue along Tang Qing’s route.
This scale.
Was akin to that of a presidential motorcade.
Aside from personnel.
Every vehicle in the convoy was equipped with a small attack drone.
It wasn’t that Tang Qing feared death.
But fearing loss.
In his past life, he had lost his parents, lost the person he loved, and had no idea what had become of his uncle’s family, but certainly, it wasn’t a good outcome. In this life, by all means,
he was determined to protect them.
At all costs.
"It’s no trouble at all; it’s my honor," Maruyama Takeshi said cheerfully upon hearing Tang Qing’s words.
Ge Feng and his group approached.
"Master Ge, Sister Ling Ya, let’s head to the venue first. We can make introductions individually later," Tang Qing proposed. It wasn’t suitable for small talk by the roadside. Even if introductions were made now, they would probably be forgotten at the dinner table later.
"I didn’t expect you to be so well-prepared."
Ge Feng glanced at Tang Qing’s bodyguards and felt only one thing: they were elite.
"Better to be safe than sorry."
After boarding the vehicles.
The long convoy set off toward the suburbs. This time, the reception was to be held at a vacation hotel owned by the Maruyama Clan—a villa-style resort that even boasted a hot spring, quite famous locally.
...
Inside Maruyama Takeshi’s vehicle.
"Father, Tang Qing is Ge Feng’s friend, a guest of the Ling Family. Is there really a need for you to be so deferential?" Maruyama Miyuki saw her father’s behavior earlier and couldn’t make sense of it.
Their business had no connection with Tang Qing at all.
Upon hearing this.
Maruyama Takeshi smiled and shook his head.
"There are things that aren’t just about appearances, my daughter. Remember, toward Tang Qing, we must show the utmost respect and caution. In any case, during this hosting, we should not show any negligence."
"Does he have Huaxia government backing?" Maruyama Miyuki asked curiously.
"I don’t know, and I don’t want to know," Maruyama Takeshi shook his head.
"...Understood."
...
Twenty-something minutes later.
The convoy arrived at a resort hotel.
The hotel was built on the side of a hill.
With a serene environment.
Of course, it was just a small hillock. Besides the twenty-some villas in various styles, there were also numerous entertainment facilities. Though called a resort hotel, the most frequent visitors were actually the locals.
They rented it for parties or to entertain important guests, etc.
Entering the main gate.
Tang Qing was actually surprised to see over twenty men and women bowing in welcome on both sides of the gate.
Such a display.
Maruyama Takeshi had certainly gone to great lengths. Suddenly, Tang Qing received a piece of information in his ear and chuckled to himself, not expecting something like this to be installed here. Right after, Maruyama Takeshi received a phone call.
"Boss, those six Mercedes-Benz vehicles are all overweight."
"How much?"
Maruyama Takeshi was curious; when the hotel was constructed due to a weird taste, he had installed a weight sensor at the gate. It had no other functionality but to measure how heavy a vehicle was—quite a useless feature.
But.
It was effective in identifying bulletproof vehicles.
Today’s security head was one of his own seasoned men, which was why he took the trouble to call.
"6.7 tons," came the grave reply from the other end.
"So heavy? Are you sure?" Maruyama Takeshi was surprised. Normally, armored cars weighed between three to five tons. The heavier it was, it meant thicker bulletproof armor. Six and some tons were almost as heavy as the vehicle used by the United States’ President.
He had no doubts about the defense capabilities.
The American car was an extended version of a Cadillac, and the vehicles belonging to Tang Qing’s subordinates were originally smaller in stature. Quite possibly, the defense capability of these vehicles might not be weaker than the American Cadillac Number One ’Beast.’
"No mistake, all are bulletproof vehicles weighing over six tons. Moreover, among the Mercedes-Benz models available for sale, there are no armored versions of these models—all listed as standard vehicles," his subordinate said with an air of disbelief.
"Privately modified?"
"That’s right."
"I understand, pay attention to confidentiality."
"Understood."
After hanging up the phone.
Maruyama Takeshi glanced at Tang Qing’s vehicles through the rearview mirror and thought that perhaps he should also get a few to beef up his own presence. Tang Qing’s international trip contained such ’refinement.’ It was quite the display.
"Father, what’s going on? What about 6.7 tons?" Maruyama Miyuki asked curiously.
"Vehicles."
"Whose vehicles?"
"Those belonging to Tang Qing."
"They brought armored vehicles? Do they doubt our security here?" Maruyama Miyuki speculated.
Maruyama Takeshi shook his head.
"No, perhaps this is simply their norm." Remembering the trail of fire that shot up into the sky, Maruyama Takeshi suddenly understood Tang Qing. The world through Tang Qing’s eyes likely differed from theirs.
"Could their bodyguards be armed?" Maruyama Miyuki suddenly considered a possibility.
Maruyama Takeshi swallowed.
Unsurely, he said,
"Perhaps."
...
After a while.
The convoy stopped in front of a villa.
Because there were so many vehicles, half of the road in front of the gate was occupied. As Tang Qing got out, five of his fighters immediately entered the villa, taking positions in every corner to keep watch, while the others scattered outside.
This action left the Ling Family stunned.
Was all this necessary?
"Sorry for the fuss; this is their professional habit. They’re always like this, don’t take it amiss," Tang Qing said with a smile. Apart from these people, nearby within a three-kilometer radius, there were dozens of others lurking.
"No problem, it’s good to be dedicated," Maruyama Takeshi said hurriedly, waving his hand. With bulletproof vehicles and possibly everyone armed, he even felt an inexplicable sense of security, which made him think his own bodyguards seemed somewhat inadequate by comparison.
"Please, everyone."
Inside the villa’s great hall.
A large round table was already set for dinner.
The Ling Family hailed from Huaxia descent.
Hosting Tang Qing, they naturally couldn’t adapt to local customs; even if they did, it would be Huaxia’s customs. To accommodate everyone’s taste, half the table was dedicated to Chinese food, a part to Japanese cuisine, and a small section to Western cuisine.
Next.
Was time for introductions.
The Maruyama Clan only brought two people, but there were many from the Ling Family. Ling Ya’s parents, two uncles, and several siblings; this wasn’t even the whole family—the other half hadn’t arrived.
Otherwise, the table wouldn’t have been big enough to seat everyone.
