Female Star's Personal Bodyguard

"Instructor, it wasn't on purpose; the lights were blinding, I really didn't recognize you!"

Xu Zhi wracked his brain, trying to exonerate himself.

"Enough, whatever you say, it doesn't cover up the act of betraying your teacher and ancestors!" Ye Chen said dissatisfied.

Ye Chen pinned him down with a significant accusation, and Xu Zhi's legs went weak instantly; no one knew Ye Chen's status better than he did.

The crown jewel of the military, the invincible King!

Without a doubt, this was the best description of Ye Chen, such a person was truly rare even in all of Huaxia.

All of a sudden, Xu Zhi remembered that he had just shouted at Ye Chen, "Tremble, mortal!"

Those were the exact words Ye Chen used to say to them during devilish training sessions, but Xu Zhi had just echoed these same words back at Ye Chen. Wasn't this like brandishing a sword in front of Lord Guan, simply seeking his own death!

Thinking of this, Xu Zhi's legs trembled even more, almost about to beg for mercy and completely kneel down!

"Enough, stop trembling, I'm not interested in you and I'm not into that!" Ye Chen said with a laugh as he watched Xu Zhi's cowardice.

Listening to Ye Chen's relaxed tone, Xu Zhi finally relaxed a bit, the huge contrast was just too damn thrilling!

"Instructor, it's all my fault, entirely my fault, tonight I shall host a banquet to apologize!" Xu Zhi said, bowing his head.

Ye Chen hadn't expected his joking words to elicit such a huge response from Xu Zhi, but reflecting on his own conduct in the military, he could empathize with Xu Zhi's predicament.

"Let bygones be bygones, as you must have heard, I have retired." Thinking of the past, Ye Chen sighed, patted Xu Zhi on the shoulder—after all, strictly speaking, this guy was also one of his soldiers.

"You?" Xu Zhi somewhat incredulously said. He couldn't believe that Huaxia's military would let go of such a kinglike figure!

"If you want to apologize, just take care of that buffoon for me, insisting on me meeting his boss, whom I don't even know—who is he, and why should I meet him?"

"That buffoon's mind doesn't work well either, insisting on using force to bring me over, so I had to take action. You saw the outcome, but ultimately, this isn't my fault!"

"Looking at your reaction just now, you know him, right?"

Ye Chen's words came across as slightly innocent, even a bit aggrieved, as if he were the one who had been mistreated.

"This matter, it's Li's fault, just leave it with me!" Xu Zhi said.

"Hmm, then I'll leave it to you, don't disappoint me!" Ye Chen nodded in satisfaction.

Xu Zhi looked at that familiar yet strange face of Ye Chen, still somewhat in disbelief. Such a young kinglike figure had retired and now mingled with these extracurricular figures in the entertainment world—what exactly was Ye Chen up to?

Xu Zhi wanted to voice his doubts, but he dared not ask, fearing that Ye Chen might suddenly take a disliking to him and beat him up too—then he'd really be miserable!

The fierce and intimidating Zhongnanhai bodyguard had become a tame little lamb, a sight too beautiful, I dare not look.

Everyone fell silent; the situation indeed seemed rather bizarre.

"Ye Chen, come over quickly, Shihua is leaving!" Just then, Zhang Xinlan's voice rang out.

Zhang Xinlan's figure just flashed before Ye Chen's eyes and hurriedly left again, completely unaware of the awkwardness here—it seemed that this major agent was truly busy.

"Uh, okay!" Ye Chen agreed, watching that graceful silhouette depart, he also prepared to follow her.

However, before Ye Chen left, he patted Xu Zhi on the shoulder, a gesture showing confidence, like a senior leader entrusting a task to a subordinate.

As if understanding Ye Chen's intentions, Xu Zhi solemnly nodded; he would not let his instructor down.

Yet Ye Chen appeared far too young, making Xu Zhi seem more like his elder, which was undoubtedly somewhat bizarre.

In the end, Ye Chen accomplished his tasks and left, his achievements and reputation concealed.

However, after Ye Chen had left, the place exploded into chaos.

"This guy seems to be Liu Shihua's bodyguard, earning the favor of the national goddess, he's no ordinary person!"

"Xu, why did you stop just now? You should have slammed him in the face and beaten him up!"

"Holy crap, who exactly is this guy, that look in his eyes freaked me out!"

"Xu, you called him 'Instructor,' who exactly is this big fish?"

There were exclaims from relatives of entertainment circle artists and inquiries from the king of bodyguards; in any case, Ye Chen's brief appearance had deeply shocked everyone present.

Xu Zhi, what a figure he was, truly a genuine king of Zhongnanhai bodyguards—even major figures in high society treated him with respect.

Because he was essentially a real-life version of a Super Saiyan, but as a Super Saiyan, Xu Zhi had just knelt shakily before a young man who was ten to twenty years younger than him, which truly astonished everyone.

"Li, this is all your fault, you brought this upon yourself, you damn well deserve it, and you almost dragged me down with you!"

Xu Zhi came before Li Weiguo, lowered his head, and resumed his fierce and terrifying demeanor, his tone tinged with anger.

"Mr. Xu, what's going on? Who is he?" Li Weiguo was uncertain.

Li Weiguo and Xu Zhi were comrades from the same batch, who had joined with others in their youth, bonded by a blood oath, and formed a brotherhood. Xu Zhi was the oldest among them, so Li Weiguo and the others always called him Mr. Xu.

However, after Ye Chen had beaten him up, Xu Zhi tried to regain face. Upon seeing the real Ye Chen, Mr. Xu immediately weakened. A suspicion formed instantly in Li Weiguo's heart; Mr. Xu probably knew this Ye Chen. Judging by Xu Zhi's reaction, Ye Chen was definitely a terrifyingly important figure.

"He used to be my instructor, a king-level figure!" Xu Zhi whispered to Li Weiguo.

"What?" Li Weiguo's eyes widened, and a look of fear crossed his face, as if he had seen a ghost.

...

Inside the VIP room at Tianda Plaza, exclusively for Liu Shihua.

"Shihua, well done!"

Zhang Xinlan praised Liu Shihua unreservedly after she came off the stage.

"Of course! Who am I, anyway? National goddess, major celebrity, the hottest artist from heaven to earth!"

With no one eavesdropping and no fans watching, Liu Shihua's personality completely unfolded, bold and free like the wind.

"My three new songs blew away the professor and outshone even the superstar. I basically dominated the universe!" The pride of the great star Liu Shihua was unmistakable.

"Do you think you're some unmatched master now, dominating the universe?"

Ye Chen had just entered the room when he heard Liu Shihua's grand declaration and couldn't help but retort.

"Ye Chen, you idiot!" Liu Shihua snapped in anger.

The two had only recently met, but it was as if Liu Shihua and Ye Chen were old enemies reincarnated, always ready to start a fierce battle whenever they met.

"Would you two cut it out? You start quarreling the moment you see each other. Isn't that annoying?" Zhang Xinlan couldn't help but intervene.

However, Zhang Xinlan noticed that Ye Chen was glancing at her unintentionally since he entered the room, which made her feel uncomfortable, stirring an unexplainable feeling inside her.

"I'm willing to argue with him. He's a super invincible muggins, thinking that by changing his clothes, I wouldn't recognize him!" Liu Shihua's face beamed with a mocking smile.

"Talking to you lowers my IQ!" Ye Chen said indifferently, showing an unwillingness to engage.

"What? You dare act presumptuously with me! I am your big boss, your bread and butter!" Liu Shihua couldn't believe it; didn't this bumpkin fear that she would dock his pay?

"I don't want to talk to an idiot; otherwise, my IQ will drop to an idiot's level. Then you'd use your rich experience as an idiot to easily defeat me!" Ye Chen reasoned systematically.

Liu Shihua: "..."

"Ye Chen, you jerk, I'm going to kill you!" Liu Shihua fumed, flailing as if to attack, calling him the idiot!

Ye Chen didn't say anything and innocently shrugged his shoulders.

This blatant provocation undoubtedly infuriated Liu Shihua even more, clearly flaunting his intention.

You're the idiot!

Seeing the two almost ready to come to blows, Zhang Xinlan had to step in, soothing them lest the situation turned bloody.

"The commercial show is over, we should be going now. Ye Chen, you have to protect us." Eventually, Zhang Xinlan decided it was time to leave since it was already lunchtime. Although Tianda Group had prepared some snacks for the artists, those were just to stave off hunger; they still needed to go find proper food.

However, right after saying this, Zhang Xinlan's cheeks flushed slightly; she had intended to say to protect Shihua but changed to 'us' halfway through.

"Us?" Liu Shihua queried suspiciously. For some reason, that phrasing felt particularly awkward.

"Don't worry, boss, I will definitely fulfill this honorable and great mission!" Ye Chen caught a glimpse of Zhang Xinlan's bashful expression, instantly understanding the hidden affection she held for him, feeling strangely delightful.

For a moment, Ye Chen felt like he was in love, the sweet, sour feeling of a first love!

"Stop dawdling, let's go already. This superstar is hungry, and I still need to catch up on my beauty sleep!" Liu Shihua issued a final command, oblivious to the odd vibes between the two.

The superstar Liu Shihua radiated immense brilliance as she initiated their exit. Zhang Xinlan followed gracefully, with Ye Chen closely guarding them.