138: I will follow you to the death

Seeing this data, Chen Li had a plan: Lu Hui was a perfect fit for the binding conditions—

Follow-up treatment costs, special medication, hiring caregivers... it was practically a bottomless pit, and a bottomless pit was exactly what Chen Li wanted.

Since he couldn't find anyone else suitable to bind with for now, he might as well use that idle slot—the frozen slot would also be unfrozen in a few days.

The more Chen Li thought about it, the more he felt this favor was worth it—not only could he genuinely help this sibling duo in distress,

but he could also profit from it. More importantly, he could make a talent like Lu Jun follow him with unwavering loyalty.

It was truly killing three birds with one stone.

Having made up his mind, Chen Li looked at the siblings before him, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly:

"Lu Jun, I'll help you with this.

Starting today, I will bear all of Lu Hui's medical expenses, including the most expensive special medications.

I'll open a dedicated account for her, and the money in it will only be used for her treatment—whether it's current medication management

or searching for a suitable hematopoietic stem cell transplant in the future, all costs will come out of this account."

He paused, then turned his gaze toward Lu Jun: "But I have one condition—you must become my driver and bodyguard,

responsible for the safety of myself and those around me. The monthly salary will be twenty thousand. What do you think?"

These words exploded in Lu Jun's ears like a clap of thunder.

He froze on the spot, his mind going blank, hardly able to believe his ears.

Did he even need to consider it? This wasn't a condition; this was practically a savior for him and his sister.

Not only did it provide him with a well-paying job, but more importantly, it carved out a path to survival for his seriously ill sister.

For a veteran like him, finding a professional bodyguard job that matched his skills was already difficult enough,

let alone that Chen Li was covering the sky-high medical bills and offering such a high salary.

Thinking back to how Li Weishan had only given him a few tens of thousands and forced him to do things against his conscience, Lu Jun's heart felt as if it were being violently wrenched.

Compared to Chen Li's upright and honorable assistance, the difference was like heaven and earth.

The massive impact made this iron-blooded man tremble slightly. He wanted to say something, but his throat felt as if it were tightly blocked, and he couldn't utter a single word.

The next second, under Chen Li's surprised gaze, this man who had always stood tall knelt on the ground with a 'thud'.

A man's knees are worth gold; Lu Jun had only ever knelt before his parents and his country, never bowing his head to anyone else.

But at this moment, facing this man younger than himself and this kindness as heavy as Mount Tai, he knelt willingly.

"What are you doing? Get up quickly!" Chen Li hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.

"Young... Young Master Chen," Lu Jun's voice choked up, his eyes turning red. "From now on, my life, Lu Jun's life, belongs to you."

He turned to his sister, who was still dazed, and said, "Xiao Hui, come quickly and thank Brother Chen Li."

Lu Hui finally snapped out of it, walked quickly to her brother's side, and knelt down without hesitation,

her crisp voice trembling, "Brother Chen Li, thank you."

[Lu Hui]

[Affection Level: +65]

At this moment, Lu Hui's mind was in a state of chaos.

She knew better than anyone what her condition meant—on countless late nights, she had thought about quietly leaving this world so she would no longer be a burden to her brother.

She knew full well that the astronomical medical bills were simply not something her brother could afford.

But she understood even more that if she truly left, her brother would definitely collapse; she didn't want to take away his only hope.

And now, this Brother Chen Li whom she had just met had not only given her hope for survival but also given her brother a visible future.

"Both of you, get up!" Chen Li said, looking at the siblings kneeling before him, feeling both moved and a bit awkward.

After all, to some extent, he was also a beneficiary—he was helping this pitiful pair of siblings,

while also finding a reliable helper for himself and gaining corresponding rewards through the system.

Only under Chen Li's stern insistence did the siblings finally stand up.

Chen Li checked the time. "Let's go. We'll head to the Bank right now to set up the card. Xiao Hui, remember to bring your ID."

The siblings followed Chen Li back to CCB. With one phone call from Chen Li, Fu Mingyuan soon came out personally to greet them.

Seeing the dignified branch president so respectful toward Chen Li, the last trace of doubt in Lu Jun's heart, which had been slightly apprehensive, completely vanished.

Under Fu Mingyuan's guidance, the three of them entered the elegantly decorated VIP room.

Sitting on the soft leather sofa, Lu Jun looked at everything before him as if he were in a dream.

"President Fu, please issue a card for Lu Hui and deposit ten million first."

"Certainly, Mr. Chen. I'll arrange it immediately," Fu Mingyuan replied without hesitation.

"Ten... ten million?!" Lu Jun's eyes widened suddenly, his voice trembling involuntarily. "Young... Young Master Chen, this..."

He had originally thought Chen Li would provide a few hundred thousand first and then offer more support as needed later.

He never expected that Chen Li would provide such a staggering amount right away.

This unhesitating trust was like a heavy hammer striking Lu Jun's heart.

He clenched his fists tightly, and in the gaze he turned toward Chen Li, besides gratitude, there was an added sense of determination to follow him to the death.

Chen Li didn't explain much.

He knew in his heart that this rare disease required a long-term battle. Finding a suitable bone marrow match was by no means easy, and the annual cost for special medication and care would run into the millions.

This ten million was merely a guarantee to ensure that the treatment wouldn't be interrupted due to funding issues.

Before long, Fu Mingyuan had settled everything.

He handed the ID and Bank card to Lu Hui with both hands. The young girl took the heavy card, her fingertips trembling slightly.

She looked up, staring blankly at Chen Li, her clear eyes churning with indescribable complex emotions—gratitude, hope, and even... a fluttering heartbeat.

[Lu Hui]

[Affection Level: +85]

Watching the rapidly increasing Affection Level in the system prompt, Chen Li nodded to himself.

This was a girl who knew how to be grateful; his choice was not wrong.

He muttered in his mind: System, bind Lu Hui.

[Binding...]

[Binding complete]

[Bound one slot: Lu Hui, current Affection Level: +85]

[Reminder: Another slot is currently frozen]

Chen Li drove the Lu siblings back to the entrance of their rented Residential Complex.

As soon as the car stopped, Lu Jun said softly to his sister, "Xiao Hui, go upstairs and rest first."

Lu Hui nodded obediently, took one last deep look at Chen Li before getting out of the car, and then turned to walk into the Residential Complex.

Chen Li looked somewhat puzzled at Lu Jun, who was still sitting in the passenger seat, thinking he had something to say in private.

But after waiting a while and seeing Lu Jun still sitting upright and motionless, he asked, "Aren't you going back with Xiao Hui? Is there something else?"

"Young Master Chen, from now on, I am your driver and bodyguard."

Lu Jun's expression was solemn. "Since I have officially started my post, wherever you go, I should follow. Moreover..."