Female Star's Personal Bodyguard

"Alright."

Ye Chen nodded his head, after all, everything had a trial period, even marrying a wife was no exception. If it didn't work out, he could return her.

"Let's make this clear, from now on, you alone will be responsible for Liu Shihua's safety," Zhang Xinlan stated, her meaning was clear, hefty fees would require hefty work.

Originally, Liu Shihua had four bodyguards, but now it was reduced to one. Even if Ye Chen was given a hundred thousand a month, it was no big deal because the price for a high-level bodyguard was around twenty thousand each. The cost for Liu Shihua's previous bodyguard expenses each month had been eighty thousand. Now, it had just increased by twenty thousand in the budget.

If Ye Chen proved capable, then he would truly be worth a hundred thousand, after all, those top-level bodyguards earned a million a year, but such grade bodyguards were only matched with family heads of wealthy houses.

"I should also make it clear, I'm only responsible for security," Ye Chen said.

"Deal!" Liu Shihua agreed immediately.

Zhang Xinlan gave Liu Shihua a look. How could she be so rash? Don't you still need someone to carry your bags when you go shopping?

It seemed like a trivial matter, but what if there really were minor issues later and he absolutely refused to lend a hand?

It must be said that Zhang Xinlan, as an agent, was really competent, taking all these minor details into consideration.

"Should we, perhaps, print a contract?" Ye Chen weakly suggested.

"What do you mean, are you suggesting this big star would default on her payment!" Liu Shihua sprang up from the sofa, glaring at Ye Chen.

Zhang Xinlan didn't react much, since signing a formal contract was part of the process, she felt it was indeed necessary.

"Alright, I will prepare the contract in a couple of days," Zhang Xinlan nodded understandingly.

Even if Ye Chen hadn't brought it up, she would have made sure to get the contract signed and done. Ye Chen was no longer the naive boy he once was; he had become a wild horse that could not be easily tamed. She couldn't feel at ease without some constraints.

"Well then, starting today, I am at the service of two beautiful ladies!" Ye Chen immediately declared.

"You are my own private servant. It has nothing to do with Zhang Xinlan!" Liu Shihua pouted so high, she felt something was off in the way Ye Chen looked at Zhang Xinlan. There definitely was something fishy going on between the two.

"Being your servant comes with a fee, but being Zhang Xinlan's servant is a personal bonus of mine!" Ye Chen shamelessly declared. After such an interaction, the three of them grew familiar with each other, and making a joke was nothing serious.

Zhang Xinlan was suddenly struck by what Ye Chen said. What exactly did he mean by that?

"You are my own ox, my own horse!" Liu Shihua emphasized again, not knowing why, she felt awkward saying those words.

"Alright then, come ride your horse," Ye Chen said coolly.

"..."

Liu Shihua's eyes widened, almost unable to believe that Ye Chen would say such a thing. Eventually, her face turned beet-red, and she found herself unable to respond.

Zhang Xinlan glanced at Ye Chen, wondering how this boy had become so naughty after not seeing him for over ten years, daring to tease a huge star like this.

"Alright, how come you two sound like sworn enemies? Can you stop bickering? Shihua, you should go and rest now. There's an event tomorrow!" Zhang Xinlan stood up and stretched her body, looking at Ye Chen: "Ye Chen, come with me, I'll take you to your room to rest."

A touch of blush appeared on Liu Shihua's delicate face. What was Zhang Xinlan talking about? Who was enemies with this bumpkin? She was the national goddess Liu Shihua, and Ye Chen was just a little country prince. The two of them weren't from the same world at all.

Just as Liu Shihua was about to retort fiercely, Zhang Xinlan had already taken Ye Chen upstairs to the bedroom. Disinterested, Liu Shihua watched the two of them from behind and finally could only go to rest. Adequate rest was her ultimate secret weapon for staying explosively beautiful.

The villa of Liu Shihua was quite large and since it was already late, there were no nearby hotels to stay in, so Zhang Xinlan arranged a room for Ye Chen there.

Looking at the beautiful and charming Zhang Xinlan, Ye Chen undoubtedly was moved.

Zhang Xinlan taking him to his room to rest, this action made Ye Chen speculate wildly. Could it be she still remembered their childhood fondness, and had him in her heart all this time?

At this moment, Ye Chen was thinking about how to get closer to Zhang Xinlan and take this beauty home to be his wife.

Actually, the moment he laid eyes on Zhang Xinlan, Ye Chen felt an inexplicable thrill!

Ye Chen didn't know if it was love at first sight, but he really liked Zhang Xinlan. If this beauty could massage his legs, rub his shoulders, and flirt with him every day, that would be the most beautiful thing in the world.

Of course, Ye Chen had never considered whether he was worthy of Zhang Xinlan, because he knew he was the most outstanding man in the world. If even he wasn't worthy, then who would be?

Zhang Xinlan pushed open a room door, turned on the light inside, and walked in, taking a deep breath.

"Thank you for saving me today!" Zhang Xinlan expressed her gratitude to Ye Chen. If it weren't for Ye Chen's arrival today, she would have definitely not escaped this ordeal.

"Heh, it was just a coincidence," Ye Chen responded nonchalantly, showing a naive smile. Modesty was the true nature a man should have.

"More than ten years ago, you were only seven or eight years old, still a boy. I never imagined that so many years later, you would undergo such an unimaginable transformation," Zhang Xinlan said, looking at Ye Chen, her face showing a hint of reminiscence.

Zhang Xinlan grew up in the countryside, a true rural child. Although now soaring high, that past time was the most beautiful; back then, she was the most innocent and cheerful.

"Everyone grows up," Ye Chen said.

"You really are full of mystery now, not to mention your high level of skill, and it seems your identity is quite extraordinary too," Zhang Xinlan said with an inscrutable smile, her experiences in the world allowing her to sense the hidden sharpness in Ye Chen.

"Is that so?" Ye Chen smiled, then let out a long sigh, leaving others clueless about what he was thinking.

Zhang Xinlan scrutinized Ye Chen intently, trying to uncover his secrets.

However, she couldn't discern any secrets, but she did notice that Ye Chen was quite good-looking.

His sharp-jawline was complemented by a pair of deep-set eyes. Although the eyes of a young man should be spirited, Ye Chen's were somewhat dull, as if he had experienced immense hardships. The light blue stubble added a touch of masculine charm to him, but the old, worn camouflage clothing and his unkempt hair significantly undermined his appearance, making him look like a country bumpkin.

Zhang Xinlan suddenly realized that Ye Chen was also looking at her, his gaze laden with deep affection, causing her heart to flutter.

"Ah, what are you doing!" Zhang Xinlan exclaimed suddenly because Ye Chen had embraced her.

"Lan'er, have you always had me in your heart?" Ye Chen suddenly grabbed Zhang Xinlan's hand, calling her by that affectionate nickname.

"Let go!" Zhang Xinlan snapped. This guy had taken advantage of her when they were kids, and he was still doing it now that they were grown.

"Look into my eyes and tell me, do you like me?" Ye Chen steadied Zhang Xinlan's shoulder and looked into her eyes with his deep gaze.

Ye Chen's eyes were really captivating, as if hiding many stories. In a moment, Zhang Xinlan found herself mesmerized by his eyes, wondering what kind of eyes they were. She felt as if she could see a figure struggling and roaring in pain, achieving immortality amidst a bath of blood!

What exactly had this man been through?

The atmosphere now was really strange. Zhang Xinlan felt a deer prancing around in her heart, a feeling she had never had before!

"Years ago, I said I would marry you when I grew up, and you agreed... do you remember?" Ye Chen recalled the playful promise from their youth.

As a child, Ye Chen was mischievous and loved sticking to Zhang Xinlan, always clamoring to play with her for no reason.

At that time, Zhang Xinlan was already a graceful young girl, while Ye Chen was just a little boy, not even in the same age group, but it seemed like Ye Chen had set his sights on Zhang Xinlan, seeking her company every day for fun and mischief.

Ye Chen was a pitiful child; his mother died from complications at his birth, and his father was electrocuted to death when he was three years old. But at that time, the countryside was filled with simplicity; with both his parents and grandparents gone, the villagers took turns, feeding him a spoonful of rice or half a bun, slowly raising Ye Chen.

Zhang Xinlan knew Ye Chen's circumstances, so she indulged the little troublemaker, often joining him in play despite the age difference.

Back then, Ye Chen once said that he would marry her when he grew up, but at the time, Zhang Xinlan just smiled and agreed, knowing their worlds were too different and they would likely not interact in future life.

Today, that mischievous boy had come seeking her, asking if she remembered her promise to marry him!

Zhang Xinlan panicked. Back then, it was just a joke. Was Ye Chen now proposing to her?

"You were so young back then, and I was immature too; we were just joking!" Zhang Xinlan couldn't bear to look into Ye Chen's melancholic eyes anymore, fearing she might become infatuated.

"So you've deceived me for all these years, and my youth has been wasted just like that?" Ye Chen said with a sense of loss.