Female Star's Personal Bodyguard

It turned out that Ye Chen had taken out that little booklet, which astonished both Liu Shihua and Zhang Xinlan. Women's gossip instincts are incredibly strong, and they grilled Ye Chen about his experiences, wanting to know if he was really a hidden big BOSS.

But they ended up disappointed, as Ye Chen said he had gotten the Special Mech Pilot Combat Operation Certificate for 25 RMB from a brother who made fake documents.

However, if it really were as simple as Ye Chen described, Wu Tianhai was a director-level big boss. How could he not see through a fake certificate!

Ye Chen's answer was simple: His brain doesn't work well!

But how could they explain the sight of He Xiangdong and the other two kneeling, which still seemed to play out before their eyes?

Ye Chen's response made both women want to curse: "I am the spokesperson of God, my charm makes the masses swoon!"

In the end, the two women reached a consensus: Ye Chen, this was a magical bumpkin shrouded in a mysterious aura!

Liu Shihua exhausted all means to pry out Ye Chen's secret, as she felt that this bumpkin must be a man with a story.

"Haven't you seen everything? Don't you believe it?" Ye Chen stood somewhat awkwardly in the living room, the lavish surroundings making him hesitant, his bumpkin aura fully on display.

Zhang Xinlan observed Ye Chen's demeanor, wondering if his harmless appearance was deliberate. She had personally witnessed him smashing a bottle over someone's head without even blinking an eye.

Zhang Xinlan was puzzled, as such a cold and ruthless person should have no hesitations.

"Look at your bumpkin self, so funny!"

Liu Shihua suddenly burst into laughter. She didn't have as many complex thoughts—Ye Chen's actions were simply too bumpkin-like. She really wanted to take a few photos and share the essence of this ultimate bumpkin with her friends on social media.

"Alright, enough arguing. Ye Chen, you start work officially tomorrow. Protecting Liu Shihua's personal safety is your ultimate mission from now on!" Zhang Xinlan declared. She figured that since Ye Chen didn't want to talk, any attempt to probe him would be useless.

"Ladies, I want to know how much you're going to pay me a month?" Ye Chen was a pragmatic person and asked the most realistic question.

"Ten thousand!" Zhang Xinlan answered, thinking that this was quite a generous salary.

"Isn't it a hundred thousand?" Ye Chen was surprised.

"What?" Zhang Xinlan was baffled.

Liu Shihua was like a startled bunny because it seemed that she had promised, a monthly salary of a hundred thousand for this bumpkin!

"Do you even understand the concept of a hundred thousand?" Zhang Xinlan laughed incredulously. As a bodyguard wanting a monthly salary of a hundred thousand, are you joking internationally?

"In my hometown to get engaged, this amount is just enough for the betrothal gift, and there's more for the dowry! Besides, there are plenty of people who want to hire me as a bodyguard. If you don't give me a hundred thousand, I won't do it!" Ye Chen explained, his confidence and boldness as a bumpkin apparent.

In fact, in Ye Chen's hometown, there was indeed a custom: a hundred thousand for the engagement gift, and another hundred thousand for the wedding dowry!

Some experts had estimated for Ye Chen that just to have a successful match and get married, he would have to give his fiancée a solid two hundred thousand RMB upfront, not to mention the expenses of building a house, which would require another couple of hundred thousand. On the wedding day, a big feast had to be thrown to entertain friends and relatives from all quarters, with good cigarettes and good liquor, which would come to about five hundred thousand RMB for a marriage ceremony!

Ye Chen's hometown was not extremely wealthy, but this vulgar custom was rampant. How could an average peasant family afford such expenses?

Consequently, there were many such cases: a father would take a loan for his son's marriage, and while the son lived a good life with his wife, the father would end up in jail.

This harmful custom had caused Ye Chen extreme panic, as the money he'd received upon demobilization was not even enough for him to start a family.

However, this was a trend that had only risen in recent years, so Zhang Xinlan, who had been away from her hometown for over a decade, was unaware of it.

Yet seeing Ye Chen's sense of entitlement and his clueless expression, Zhang Xinlan was speechless and thoroughly defeated.

"Zhang Xinlan, ten thousand is indeed a little less. After all, he's a big player who can make all sorts of rich guys kneel and lick his boots, and even cops don't dare to stop him when he's speeding. Give him a bit more," Liu Shihua chimed in, lending support. She had no concept of money, as Zhang Xinlan had always managed her finances, but she knew she was very rich, with her assets now probably exceeding a billion anyway.

"You dare speak? Have you lost your mind? Giving him a hundred thousand a month, why don't you say a billion in a second!" Zhang Xinlan exploded. This girl just had no concept of money!

As a famous beauty broker in the entertainment industry, Zhang Xinlan's ability was widely acknowledged, and she was also very rational.

A hundred thousand could hire a Zhongnanhai bodyguard, a top-tier bodyguard who was worth ten ordinary ones!

"When you were being bullied by He Xiangdong, all I wanted was for him to come rescue you. So I mentioned a higher salary to provoke him. It was all for you, and yet you speak of me like this." Liu Shihua said, looking aggrieved with her little mouth pursed, clearly displeased.

Liu Shihua's words left Zhang Xinlan speechless.

Liu Shihua debuted four years ago; back then, only eighteen years old without a talent agency, her passion was singing, and she dreamed of being a star.

Zhang Xinlan discovered Liu Shihua, who was talented but overlooked, and sensing her potential, through four years of striving, they rose together. Liu Shihua had become a new generation small queen, making strides in film, TV, and music.

Their value had risen dramatically, even surpassing established veterans in the industry. The entertainment circle is full of intrigue, yet she was always well protected by Zhang Xinlan.

Even though Liu Shihua was a national goddess, at heart she was still a simple young girl. She only concerned herself with acting and performing, leaving the social networking entirely to Zhang Xinlan.

They had weathered countless storms together and their relationship had grown as close as sisters, or even better. Like tonight when He Xiangdong unexpectedly caused trouble, Zhang Xinlan would rather sacrifice herself to keep Liu Shihua safe.

And the innocent Liu Shihua felt the same way. Thus, when she saw Ye Chen's impressive skills, she promised him a substantial reward to take Ye Chen to rescue Zhang Xinlan.

She was still so young. What fault did she bear?

Zhang Xinlan's eyes reddened. She thought long and hard, and then she felt she was wrong, looking at Liu Shihua and suddenly bursting into laughter.

"You rich people who live in mansions, crying over such a small salary for me? Fine, less pay it is then," Ye Chen quickly amended, noting that both Zhang Xinlan and Liu Shihua were not in a normal state.

Before arriving in Longcheng, Ye Chen had been purely motivated by money, but after meeting Zhang Xinlan, his focus shifted to people. Bringing this beautiful talent agent home felt more fulfilling than becoming the world's richest man!

"Jerk, shut it!"

Zhang Xinlan and Liu Shihua said in unison, then looked at each other and laughed. This was the sisterly bond between them, beyond the understanding of an ignorant buffoon like you.

"Ye Chen?" Zhang Xinlan lay down on the couch, choosing a comfortable angle to size up Ye Chen.

"Yes," replied Ye Chen, clueless about what Zhang Xinlan might be up to next.

Looking at Zhang Xinlan's seductive body, Ye Chen felt a stir of emotion. If not for Liu Shihua, the third wheel, his and Zhang Xinlan's mutual attraction would surely lead to interesting developments at this moment.

Ye Chen never doubted Zhang Xinlan's interest in him, for he was confident in his infinite personal charm.

"Shihua and I are outliers in the entertainment industry. We don't have a talent agency, but this hasn't stopped us from exploding in popularity," Zhang Xinlan explained, needing to give Ye Chen some basic information about them: "Shihua's popularity is skyrocketing. She's inundated with film offers, endorsements, and concerts booked till the end of next year. Therefore, personal safety has become a top priority!"

"Then give me more money. From fire prevention to theft to fending off petty criminals, with me, an ace bodyguard, even a terrorist attack won't harm you!" Ye Chen boasted as if he was a businessman, talking up his price. Even with his wife-to-be not yet secured, money was still paramount.

"You've military experience, and perhaps you are highly skilled; we acknowledge that. However, the power of fans is boundless. We've hired several retired elite soldiers before, but when endless waves of crazed fans come crashing down, it's like sifting sand in the surf; how can one person's strength be enough?" Zhang Xinlan was a shrewd woman, laying out the situation thoroughly as they discussed the matter.

Zhang Xinlan was rational and thus would not consider that Ye Chen was a fellow countryman, an acquaintance, or that he had once touched her chest.

"An ordinary elite soldier? I could take down ten with one hand. Even if an army were to charge at me, I would hold no fear!" Ye Chen declared arrogantly, brimming with confidence, looking quite impressive.

"..."

Liu Shihua and Zhang Xinlan exchanged a look and burst out laughing. Could you be any more shameless?

"I used to have four assistants, but they weren't capable enough to even stop a fan, so I fired them all. Their skills weren't necessarily weaker than yours; it's just that the entertainment industry is really chaotic. Are you sure you're up to the task?" Liu Shihua looked at Ye Chen with twinkling mirth, thinking he was just too adorably hilarious, a master at making her laugh!

"Are you doubting my abilities?" Ye Chen retorted, somewhat displeased. If he were to reveal his true identity, it would surely petrify them.

"Alright, that's enough. Stop arguing with him, Shihua," Zhang Xinlan intervened, seriousness returning to her gaze as she looked at Ye Chen: "The big star Liu Shihua really needs a personal assistant, which is to say, a bodyguard. Are you sure you can handle it?"

"Don't harbor any doubts about my ability!" Ye Chen asserted proudly.

"Fine, a three-month probationary period, thirty thousand per month! And if you satisfy us, I'll pay you a hundred thousand per month after that!" Zhang Xinlan declared, really going all out this time.

The salary Zhang Xinlan offered Ye Chen was undoubtedly among the highest in the industry!