Female Star's Personal Bodyguard

When Zhang Xinlan finished her last sentence, she couldn't help but laugh, finding it hard to believe that such a humorous line had actually come from her.

"Ms. Zhang, you're so annoying, getting all sentimental out of the blue," Liu Shihua complained before she couldn't help laughing as well.

The two women playfully sparred with each other, teasing and making each other laugh—this was their unique way of communicating.

"Right, sis, you need to hurry up and buy me a phone!" Liu Shihua suddenly said.

Yesterday, her phone had been crushed by He Xiangdong's bodyguard, and all she was able to pick up was a SIM card and memory card.

"Alright, I'll go buy one for you right now!" Zhang Xinlan nodded her head and asked, "The gold version?"

"Yeah, apart from the gold version, do I even have another choice?" Liu Shihua said somewhat helplessly.

The gold version had already become the standard for entertainment stars; it was practically ubiquitous, but it was still a trend in this circle.

There was a saying in the entertainment industry: "A star that doesn't use the gold version isn't worthy of becoming a king or queen!"

"Okay, I'm off to buy it now," Zhang Xinlan said, her decisive and efficient manner revealing her strong-willed nature.

"Thank you, my dear cotton-padded jacket," Liu Shihua praised.

"Alright, you just said you were tired, go take a rest!" Zhang Xinlan urged.

"Ok," Liu Shihua obediently agreed and comfortably snuggled onto the couch.

Zhang Xinlan looked at Liu Shihua's inelegant sleeping posture, and couldn't help shaking her head; this girl, even if she became a queen of entertainment, was still an immature little girl at heart.

"Ms. Zhang, buy Ye Chen a new phone too, he's still using that old Nokia model, it's so embarrassing!" Liu Shihua suddenly remembered Ye Chen's antique phone and yelled out to Zhang Xinlan, who was about to leave.

"Got it," Zhang Xinlan agreed without turning her head.

"Owww~~ So sleepy, time to sleep!" Liu Shihua, seeing Zhang Xinlan leaving, let out a yawning howl and then fell fast asleep on the plush couch.

Ye Chen, while driving his car, kept stealing glances at Zhang Xinlan, who was sitting in the passenger seat.

Shopping?

This was Ye Chen's first date, so he was looking forward to it.

"Concentrate on driving," Zhang Xinlan chided, obviously noticing Ye Chen's occasional glances.

"Yes, ma'am," Ye Chen obediently complied.

For some reason, he felt a strong sense of belonging with Zhang Xinlan; when he was by her side, his restlessness calmed.

Zhang Xinlan turned her face and glanced at Ye Chen, who was obediently following her instructions, and that peculiar feeling rose in her heart again.

It seemed, having someone listen to you, care for you, and be attentive to you felt really nice.

Although Ye Chen's arrival was brief, it made Zhang Xinlan's heart skip a beat in a way she had never experienced before.

The two of them didn't talk much during the trip, but the atmosphere between them was subtle. Ye Chen, following Zhang Xinlan's directions, drove to a nearby shopping mall.

After parking the car, Ye Chen met up with Zhang Xinlan, and Ms. Zhang naturally hooked her arm through Ye Chen's.

What does this mean, has she taken a fancy to me?

This gesture secretly thrilled Ye Chen, making him feel ecstatic.

Winning over a rich beauty and reaching the pinnacle of life, easy peasy!

"Men accompanying women on shopping trips always do this, don't overthink it, we're just putting on an act," Zhang Xinlan's words poured down like a bucket of cold water, dampening Ye Chen's warm heart from just a moment ago.

The corner of Zhang Xinlan's mouth twitched slightly; she had deliberately said that just to prevent this simpleton from getting too proud and carried away.

Winning her favor was no easy task!

"I wasn't overthinking, not at all!" Ye Chen said with a forced smile, but being the clever one he was, he added, "Let's take it slow, we're still young, and there's plenty of time!"

Ye Chen's smart hint showed that he was not going to give up!

He was truly looking forward to the day he could take Zhang Xinlan home and have her wash his feet!

Dreaming of this wonderful future life, Ye Chen was even a bit excited!

"Hmph!" Zhang Xinlan snorted coldly, her noble and cool demeanor unmistakable.

Seeing the fleeting look of rascality on Ye Chen's face, she could tell he was definitely thinking of something inappropriate, which inevitably annoyed her.

Zhang Xinlan was quite famous, but her fame was confined to the entertainment industry, so their journey had been safe and uneventful.

"Take out your phone, I want to see it!" Zhang Xinlan, arm in arm with Ye Chen, suddenly demanded while they were walking.

"My phone?" Ye Chen was taken aback.

"Take it out!" Zhang Xinlan urged impatiently, and seeing Ye Chen's hesitant look, she was dissatisfied, so she let go of his arm.

That girl Liu Shihua saw it already, what's the harm in me taking a look?

It must be said, Zhang Xinlan's angry look seemed more like coquetry, the kind displayed by a woman who has fallen in love.

"Alright," Ye Chen relented after a moment of hesitation and took out his antique phone.

"Pfft! Hahaha~~!"

At the sight of the small phone Ye Chen held, Zhang Xinlan's usually cool expression collapsed, and she burst into unrestrained laughter.

"Is this the phone you're using? It's ancient! The age of this phone might even be older than you!" Zhang Xinlan took the antique phone, toyed with it for a moment, and teased.

"This is my beloved, most precious phone. You must take good care of it," Ye Chen said with caution, fearing that Zhang Xinlan would damage his phone.

"Go away!" The cautious look on Ye Chen's face drew a roll of the eyes from Zhang Xinlan.

"Xinlan, don't you dare drop our treasure!" Ye Chen said affectionately.

Because he felt that his relationship with Zhang Xinlan had made some breakthrough progress.

"Jerk!" Zhang Xinlan was a mix of embarrassment and anger.

This guy was still addicted to flirting with beauties. Too fickle! No, she had to correct this behavior at all costs!

Zhang Xinlan admitted to herself that she did have some feelings for Ye Chen, a kind of heart-flutter that seemed both reasonable and unexpected. They shared a bond since childhood, and even made some reckless promises.

Now that Ye Chen had grown up, and she had long hair reaching her waist—an unmarried man and an unmarried woman...

Wait a minute, what's all this about?!'

Zhang Xinlan didn't know why, but she started to get tangled up in those confusing thoughts again. After her moment of reverie, she cast all thoughts aside and strode toward a mobile phone store.

"Ye Chen, hurry up and follow me. I'm going to buy you a new phone!"

Watching Zhang Xinlan's graceful figure, Ye Chen smiled proudly.

The momentary daze of Ms Zhang earlier had been fully captured by him. He knew this beautiful woman's heart had been quietly stirred by him.

"Wasn't it supposed to be buying a phone for Liu Shihua? I don't need a new phone. Just give me back my little gadget!" Ye Chen called out as he followed her.

At this moment, in the phone store, Ye Chen was making a spectacle of himself, exuding total country bumpkin vibes.

"Holy moly! This phone is over seven thousand!" Ye Chen was shocked to the point where he nearly wet himself.

A little metal lump, and nearly ten thousand at that; are you kidding me?!

Ye Chen might have been a bit of an internet worm, but his online activities were limited to following political news, casually studying female celebrities, and... Japanese action blockbusters.

"Ye Chen, why are you pulling on my clothes?" Zhang Xinlan felt like he was taking advantage of her.

"Let's go. This is a rip-off. Back in my hometown, you could get a phone like this for just a few hundred bucks!" Ye Chen whispered, taking Zhang Xinlan's soft hand and trying to make a run for it.

Zhang Xinlan: "..."

Out of nowhere, Zhang Xinlan started to laugh; he was so adorably foolish!

"Stop messing around. The phones back home are all knock-offs! These are all genuine goods. The gold phones have a standard price throughout Huaxia!" Zhang Xinlan stopped in her tracks and said earnestly.

Ye Chen: "..."

A bumpkin goes to the big city. You must have heard this story.

Under the disdainful gaze of a few sales assistants at the counter, Ye Chen's face bore stubbornness as Zhang Xinlan dragged him back.

He was unmatched in martial arts, his medical skills were profound, and he was the ultimate king of the Huabei Military Region!

But, Ye Chen swore to heaven, he had never paid any attention to this damn gold phone, and he had always supported domestically made products, alright?!

Zhang Xinlan swiftly swiped her card and paid 14,000 RMB, the halo of a female tycoon shining brightly on her.

Seeing her grandeur, Ye Chen wanted to shout: Let's be friends, tycoon!

But then Ye Chen reconsidered. Maybe they shouldn't just be friends, because they were destined to become husband and wife!

Zhang Xinlan took Ye Chen to a department store, bought some snacks, pre-cooked food, and some other random stuff, then they headed back to the parking lot.

"This gold phone is for you to use; let's not use the antique one anymore!" Zhang Xinlan said as she put the things they bought into the car, whipping out the gold phone and handing it over to Ye Chen.

"It's too expensive. I can't afford it," Ye Chen tried to give it back, but was stopped by Zhang Xinlan's gaze.

"This is for your work. It's to make things easier for you, and we won't deduct it from your salary!" Zhang Xinlan explained.

As if understanding Ye Chen's concerns, Zhang Xinlan emphasized that the gold phone was for his work and was free!

"That's great," Ye Chen replied with a smile.

It must be said that the radiant Ye Chen was actually quite a petty man.

The perfect change in Ye Chen's attitude made Zhang Xinlan cover her mouth and laugh. After leaving her hometown, what on earth had he been eating to grow up so adorably dumb?!

All the men who approached Zhang Xinlan always showed off, pretending to be tycoons, and she was tired of all that.

Ye Chen, this silly fellow, gave Zhang Xinlan a sense of genuine realness that was different from the rest.

"Xinlan, by giving me such an extravagant gift, do you mean this is an engagement token?" Ye Chen pocketed the gold phone and asked his belle.

Zhang Xinlan: "..."

Seeing Zhang Xinlan's shy demeanor, Ye Chen rubbed his hands together and went for the kill again: "My lady treats me so well, I have nothing to repay you with, except to offer my body in return!"

Ye Chen's affected, silly expression caused Zhang Xinlan's hair to stand on end, and she felt a cold shiver down her spine.

"Ye Chen, get the hell out of here!" Zhang Xinlan barked.

Zhang Xinlan had always been a ladylike figure, seldom resorting to foul language.

But for some reason, when dealing with Ye Chen, her mindset became very relaxed, and she spoke frankly, enjoying this feeling.