"He's my bodyguard!"
Liu Shihua answered, but her spirit quickly deflated when the bumpkin was subdued with a single move, and here she was, claiming he was her bodyguard. Wasn't that just humiliating herself?
"Who are they, and why did they attack me?" Ye Chen, held down by a burly man, asked Liu Shihua with a puzzled look.
"Are you stupid? They were plotting against me. Aren't you supposed to be the bodyguard? Come on, knock them down. I'll give you a raise!"
However, seeing Ye Chen's thick bumpkin aura, Liu Shihua just rolled her eyes. This Ye Chen really wasn't reliable—just a bumpkin laborer, thinking a bit of muscle was enough to be a bodyguard. This job required outstanding personal abilities!
"What! A raise!" Ye Chen instantly perked up like a cat that smelled fish.
Looking at Ye Chen's bumpkin demeanor, Liu Shihua was too exhausted to comment further.
"Let me go, or I'll knock one down in a second, believe it or not!"
Ye Chen told the bodyguard holding him, truly serious now, because it concerned his financial future.
However, the bodyguard holding Ye Chen kept mum. His big hands gripped Ye Chen's body even more tightly, thinking to himself that this bumpkin laborer, even if grouped in threes or fives, couldn't get close to him.
Bang! Bang!
Liu Shihua suddenly heard two muffled sounds, and two tall bodyguards were knocked down by Ye Chen, passing out.
"These guys really can't take a hit. It only took me 1 second to lay you all out!"
Ye Chen rubbed his stubble and struck what he thought was a cool pose in front of Liu Shihua.
"Damn, this guy must be possessed by a god, a laborer laid out two strong men!"
A rich young man embracing a beauty, who was checking in at the reception, suddenly witnessed Ye Chen's display of power and was astounded.
In fact, the dispute involving Liu Shihua and the two bodyguards had already drawn quite a bit of attention, considering Liu Shihua was the nation's darling, the hottest celebrity of the moment.
However, those affluent enough to patronize the Emperor Hotel were social elites, so their faces didn't betray excessive astonishment—an artist and celebrity was no big deal, as they were used to encountering such stars.
Yet seeing a laborer display such mighty prowess, knocking down two robust bodyguards, caused a stir among some people in the lobby. Patrolling security guards also approached Ye Chen, ready to handle any disturbance this unidentified laborer might cause, given that everyone present was a respected figure in society.
"You!"
Liu Shihua widened her beautiful eyes, looking at the two strong men lying on the ground, then back at Ye Chen, who was posing coolly, her face filled with disbelief.
The signs of a true expert are immediate, and Liu Shihua now understood that Ye Chen was a capable person!
"You dare ruin my favorite phone, I'll kick you to death!" After a brief moment of shock, Liu Shihua went on the offensive, furious that they had damaged her beloved phone,
Liu Shihua's relentless kicking of the bodyguard lying on the ground left Ye Chen marveling that such beauty could exist even in someone kicking,!
"Boss, how much will you pay me a month?"
Ye Chen asked, his primary concern being the compensation; if he made big money by the end of the year, he could buy a car when he went home. Winning a wife would then be a cinch, and he could even marry the village belle!
"One hundred thousand!"
Liu Shihua declared loudly. Generous pay roped in talented people;, her mood was: with a bodyguard like this, the world was hers!
"Really!" Ye Chen exclaimed, overjoyed.
Yes, Ye Chen felt he had found his patron, and his future was looking broad and bright!
Moreover, he made up his mind that when he went home at the end of the year, he wouldn't even settle for the village belle; he'd aim for the town beauty!
"Come with me to rescue Zhang Xinlan!"
Liu Shihua pulled Ye Chen's rough hand and ran back, she was determined to save Zhang Xinlan!
"Miss, this man's identity is unclear, he cannot enter!"
Several security guards from the Emperor Hotel came over, brandishing batons and glaring threateningly at Ye Chen. The Emperor Hotel hosts countless societal elites daily, and an unexpected attack from this laborer could greatly harm the guests.
"He is my bodyguard, why can't he enter? Don't provoke me, or else tomorrow I will expose the special services you provide to the media!"
Liu Shihua spoke forcefully, undaunted by the security guards attempting to stop her.
With her fierce words, the security guards all showed fear on their faces.
They naturally recognized the famous star and were aware of Liu Shihua's influence on numerous television channels.
The Emperor Hotel was a gathering place for social elites, but indeed had some shady dealings; if this celebrity stirred up media investigation into their misconducts, even their big boss couldn't suppress the public opinion.
"Ye Chen, follow me and see who dares to stop you! Today, if you can rescue Zhang Xinlan, a million annual salary is guaranteed!"
Liu Shihua's commanding words made Ye Chen obediently follow behind her, ready to serve her loyally!
In one of Emperor Hotel's VIP rooms, Zhang Xinlan was running for her life inside the room, with a predatory man chasing after her.
"He Xiangdong, do you know what you're doing? Aren't you afraid I'll expose you!" Zhang Xinlan was close to tears, now she fully saw the true nature of this beast in human clothing!
"Haha, expose? Longcheng is my domain; who can do anything to me?" He Xiangdong laughed loudly.
"Shihua has already escaped, she will call the police, and even if they can't bring you to justice, they will tarnish your reputation. It will even drag your father into this, affecting your whole family!" Zhang Xinlan said fiercely, this was her only leverage, hoping He Xiangdong would consider the social backlash.
"Mr He! What's going on, you haven't handled this yet, shall your brothers help you out?" At that moment, two men walked out from the adjacent room, friends of He Xiangdong.
"You two are of no help at all, this woman is tough; I haven't even touched her yet!" He Xiangdong was startled, seeing his stylish friends walk in and couldn't help but complain.
"Haha, maybe you're just not skilled enough!" one man laughed.
They weren't as wealthy as He Xiangdong, but they got along well because they shared similar temperaments.
"Damn it, stop making snide remarks, help me handle this woman!" He Xiangdong yelled.
Zhang Xinlan was too defiant, and He Xiangdong's repeated failures had made him irate.
"If Mr He speaks, we naturally comply!" a man snickered, clearly willing to abet.
"Zhang Xinlan is a great beauty of the entertainment industry, prettier than many top actresses, not to mention her figure and demeanor; she's truly a rare gem!" Another man, ogling Zhang Xinlan, also showed great interest.
They had been with many third-tier stars, but none compared to Zhang Xinlan.
However, Zhang Xinlan was a rose with thorns, lovely but not easy to grasp.
By now, Zhang Xinlan was powerless to fight back, completely devastated as if foreseeing her tragic fate...
At that moment, Zhang Xinlan contemplated suicide.
Boom!
A loud crash, the VIP room's door was forcefully knocked open, breaking free of its frame and hitting the large circular table inside the room.
"Zhang Xinlan, don't be scared, I've come to rescue you! Mortals, tremble!"
Liu Shihua, full of swagger, made her entrance, followed by a fierce ruffian, which was the source of her confidence.