Under Cai Yin's lead, Liu Chen and some other security guards, driven by curiosity, headed towards the ring. This challenge spread quickly, and soon, most people at Yongde Security Company knew about it and were filled with curiosity.
It was not just a challenge match but also a promotion battle for a security guard.
According to Cai Yin, Liu Chen was no D-level security guard, no ordinary doorkeeper, but an A-level security guard.
However, this A-level security guard status was merely a claim from Cai Yin's mouth and didn't really count for much. Not only that, many people at Yongde Security Company knew that Liu Chen truly was just an ordinary doorkeeper.
Whether Liu Chen was an A-level security guard or possessed the strength of one wasn't something Chen Tao cared about. What he wanted was simply a promotion.
Liu Chen's expression remained calm. Whether his strength was exposed or not, Liu Chen didn't really mind. However, this little test from Cai Yin sincerely annoyed him.
Soon, a group of people arrived at the ring, and more and more onlookers were hurrying over.
Cai Yin didn't dare to meet Liu Chen's gaze. If not for her earlier test, this challenge match wouldn't have happened.
Moreover, Liu Chen's challenger was one of the top fighters among B-level security guards, Chen Tao, who could be said to already possess the strength of an A-level guard. It was just the number of missions that fell short, preventing his promotion to A-level, but there's more than one way to get a promotion in the security company.
Having enough completed missions is just one way to get promoted. Another way is through demonstrating personal strength.
A D-level guard can challenge a C-level guard; if successful, they can be directly promoted to C-level. B-level guards can challenge A-level guards, and with success, they can be directly promoted to A-level, and so on.
Chen Tao wanted to seize this opportunity. In his eyes, even if Liu Chen was a newly arrived A-level guard, he still lacked any mission experience. His combat experience and various other aspects were inferior to Chen Tao's. If he could use Liu Chen as a stepping stone to become an A-level guard, why not?
However, the earlier incident where Liu Chen neither confirmed nor denied being an A-level guard infuriated Chen Tao, feeling thoroughly toyed with by a new guard.
This caused a great loss of face for Chen Tao, and a seed of hatred was secretly planted in his heart.
Most importantly, Chen Tao knew that Liu Chen was just a gatekeeper, and deep down, he looked down on Liu Chen even more, despising him.
"Liu Chen, I'm really sorry for testing you. I was just a bit curious about you. If you fight well this time, you might directly go from a D-level guard to an A-level one and enjoy better treatment!"
Cai Yin blinked her somewhat enchanting eyes and whispered in Liu Chen's ear, bowing her head.
This action was completely seen by Chen Tao on the opposite side, making him even more furious. Cai Yin was the woman he liked, and seeing his woman being intimate with another man would surely anger any normal man!
Liu Chen sighed helplessly, fully aware of Chen Tao's attitude. His eyes fiercely swept over the fullness of Cai Yin's chest, as if to compensate for his loss.
"It's so hard to be a person, even harder to be a low-key one!"
Atop the ring, Chen Tao's expression was gloomy, wishing the match could start immediately. To him, dealing with a mere gatekeeper was as easy as catching a ball with his hands.
"Liu Chen, isn't it? I hope you don't disappoint me. Otherwise, this challenge will lose a lot of its fun," Chen Tao said arrogantly.
Most of the onlookers recognized Chen Tao and had witnessed his capabilities, while no one knew Liu Chen, which made him a complete stranger to them. Many didn't even know Liu Chen's full name, but most were aware that Liu Chen was a gatekeeper as standing all day at the company's entrance was not a duty of an A-level guard.
Moreover, in the cafeteria, it was clear to the perceptive that Cai Yin had deliberately taken Liu Chen to the A-level guard's dining area. And Liu Chen, from beginning to end, never admitted to being an A-level guard, but constantly denied it. Various signs indicated that Liu Chen was not the A-level guard Cai Yin claimed he was.
Almost everyone doubted Liu Chen's chances.
"Chen Tao, give this kid a good lesson. Let him know who's in charge here!"
"Right, here it is strength that is everything, strength that earns respect!"
The surrounding voices echoed endlessly, while Liu Chen stood in the midst of the ring, silent, his eyes looking clear as if isolated from everything around him.
He looked somewhat foolish, and to the onlookers, he was just like an idiot.
The crowd around the ring grew larger, and the noise became louder.
"I wonder if this test will reveal Liu Chen's true strength. However, if Liu Chen is quickly defeated by Chen Tao, we must intervene to stop the match immediately!" Cai Yin said to Kuang Lei beside her.
Kuang Lei nodded.
"Still, I believe that Liu Chen won't be easily defeated!"
"Why do you feel that way?" Assassin asked.
Kuang Lei flashed a grin.
"Gut feeling!"
Five minutes later, Cai Yin announced the start of the challenge match.
The moment the match began, Chen Tao couldn't help but let out a sinister laugh, looking at Liu Chen as if he were a naked woman waiting for a man's pleasure. His eyes were filled with wickedness and madness.
Liu Chen furrowed his brows.
"It's best to retain my strength if possible. I hope he doesn't do something so foolish he'd feel foolish himself!" Liu Chen sighed inwardly.
"Kid, come on, let's see if you really have the strength of an A-level guard. Otherwise, I might start doubting whether you entered Yongde Security Company by the back door!" Chen Tao was both arrogant and presumptuous, and in his arrogance, there was an air of invincibility.
Hearing Chen Tao's words, Liu Chen still kept a calm demeanor, unruffled by honor or disgrace. Not far away, Cai Yin's expression fell. Considering Chen Tao's vicious and brutal behavior, his standing in Cai Yin's heart plummeted.
"Brother Chen, I'm no match for you. How about I just forfeit this match, okay?"
Liu Chen's expression was rich, making it apparent to anyone that he was frightened, frightened of Chen Tao.
Liu Chen's acting skills made Cai Yin's curiosity about him skyrocket even more.
"What do you think? Don't make me despise you from the bottom of my heart. Winning without a fight isn't my style, Chen Tao!"
After Chen Tao finished speaking, he charged straight at Liu Chen, his fist speeding towards Liu Chen's face. If Liu Chen didn't dodge, his face would definitely be left looking like a swollen pig's head.
Liu Chen could tell at a glance that Chen Tao was being vicious, showing no sense of a friendly sparring match. It was almost like a fight to the death.
And in Chen Tao's heart, he was very clear he had to make Liu Chen lose face in front of everyone.
Liu Chen kept retreating until he finally unleashed his ultimate move.
Lazy Rolling!
Dodging Chen Tao's attack in a somewhat awkward manner, his move brought bursts of laughter from those watching nearby.
Liu Chen's action was just too comical.
"Haha, as expected of a security guard, now let's see how Chen Tao cleans up after him!"
The onlookers spoke with faces full of mockery!
They usually had intense training, so now with a free show to watch, it'd be a shame to miss it!
What Liu Chen needed was exactly this—to conceal his true strength as much as possible so as not to expose himself. Liu Chen didn't care about winning or losing this match at all; what he cared about was leading a simple life.
Liu Chen's avoidance of direct combat further infuriated Chen Tao.
"Kid, don't tell me you're chickening out like this!"
Chen Tao taunted.
Liu Chen's face showed panic as he looked at Chen Tao.
"You're really strong. I admit defeat, okay? I'm no match for you!"
The surrounding crowd watched Liu Chen's pathetic act, filled with even more disdain, and some people began cursing at him, telling him to just get off the stage.
This was exactly the effect that Liu Chen wanted.
Cai Yin sighed while holding her forehead.
"This kid, he really knows how to act!"
Chen Tao continued his assault, his fists packed with power. But no matter how much he struck, Liu Chen simply refused to engage and kept tumbling around on the ground. After a few rounds of this, Chen Tao himself was left in disarray, his rage burning even hotter as Liu Chen kept rolling around, causing him to fall several times.
Chen Tao finally realized that such a pestering and annoying style of fighting could not be from an A-level security guard; he was convinced that Liu Chen was nothing more than the lowest-level security guard suited only for door-keeping.
A simple and sincere smile appeared on Liu Chen's face.
"If you don't fight back next time, don't blame me for showing no mercy!" Chen Tao said, clenching his fists and charging at Liu Chen once more.
"Looks like this kid is persistent. If I can't hide my strength, then why should I keep suffering!" Liu Chen's heart suddenly became enlightened.
Watching Chen Tao's attack, Liu Chen smoothly slid on the ground and then quickly lifted his foot, tripping Chen Tao and sending him tumbling to the ground once more, in a position akin to a dog scratching for excrement, leaving Chen Tao utterly embarrassed.
"You little bastard, always using dirty tricks!" Chen Tao bellowed angrily.
Liu Chen wore an innocent expression.
"No, no, this is just my move. I really didn't want to, but I'm no match for you, and you forced my hand. Brother, please understand!"
Liu Chen's expression was so vivid, anyone else might not have been able to keep acting.
"Understand, my ass! If I don't beat you till you're looking for teeth on the ground, I'm not surnamed Chen!" Chen Tao was utterly enraged, his pride wounded from being toyed with by a mere door-keeping security guard.
Chen Tao attacked again, but Liu Chen was slippery like an eel, completely avoiding him.
Once more, Liu Chen caused Chen Tao to fall to the ground, his teeth nearly flying out, leaving Chen Tao dazed.
The rage in his heart did not diminish one bit, but instead intensified.
"Son of a bitch, I'm going to kill you today!"
The smile on Liu Chen's face froze as a tremendous aura burst forth from him.
What Liu Chen hated most was people bringing up his parents, even though he had no knowledge of who they were since birth.
Parents are always parents, and they are the untouchable sore spot in Liu Chen's heart.
The dragon has a reverse scale, and touching it brings wrath!
"Go to hell!"
As Chen Tao attacked, Liu Chen no longer held back, moving quickly and rushing towards Chen Tao. The onlookers fell silent, watching the scene unfold.
Upon nearing, with astonishing speed, Liu Chen lifted his foot and kicked fiercely in Chen Tao's face.
"This filthy mouth of yours seems like it hasn't been brushed in decades!"
With one kick launched, Liu Chen spun and his other foot lashed out, striking the other side of Chen Tao's face. This motion continued for several rounds, leaving everyone in shock…