Reward? Increase Your Salary!

In the past, many people considered fighting to be crude and disrespectful.

But now, Ye Liuyun, dressed in a crisp suit with an air of elegance, was proving otherwise.

His sharp, precise movements demonstrated the true artistry of combat.

Grace! Absolute elegance!

This was the epitome of a refined warrior—a true "thug in a suit."

Not only was Qu Yingmeng captivated, but even Yao Huaimeng and You Yu, who were secretly watching from a distance, found themselves mesmerized.

"So handsome! I've never seen anyone fight with such style!"

You Yu, unable to contain her excitement, exclaimed out loud.

Even Yao Huaimeng, who usually remained reserved, nodded in agreement.

He really was breathtaking.

"No! This is impossible!"

Long Tian couldn't believe what was happening.

He had fought seriously this time, yet the result was the same—he was utterly powerless against Ye Liuyun.

He could only take the blows without any chance of retaliation.

Could it be that his opponent's strength far surpassed his own?

No, that was impossible!

His combat skills were the one thing he took the most pride in.

There was no way someone could defeat him in a one-on-one battle!

Still, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't land a single strike on Ye Liuyun.

His counterattacks were nothing but wishful thinking.

"Hell's Three-Point Strike!"

This was one of the deadliest finishing moves in Bajiquan.

Perhaps lost in the thrill of battle, Ye Liuyun executed the technique flawlessly.

With lightning speed, he struck three key acupoints—Hunmen, Pohu, and Shentang.

The impact sent Long Tian flying across the room.

"Ugh!"

He spat out a mouthful of blood upon landing.

Meanwhile, Ye Liuyun took a deep breath, adjusting his stance.

[Ah, this feels amazing. When it comes to combat, nothing beats the main protagonist! If nothing else, he definitely has endurance!]

The feeling of unleashing his full strength was exhilarating.

Only now did he finally notice Long Tian's condition.

[Wait… he's coughing up blood?]

Glancing at his defeated opponent, Ye Liuyun saw Long Tian glaring at him with venomous eyes, like a viper waiting to strike.

"Do you need me to take you to a hospital?"

[Don't just collapse here!]

"I don't need your help!"

To Long Tian, this offer was nothing but an insult.

He rejected it outright and forced himself to stand up again.

Thanks to his strong physique, even after spitting blood, he knew he would recover quickly.

"I'll remember this humiliation!"

Now fully sober, Long Tian knew that continuing to fight would only result in another beating.

There was no point in dragging this out.

However, he swore to take revenge and reclaim his dignity.

[Ugh, not this again!]

[Such a hassle…]

[Oh well, I suppose I'll just let the foolish young master take the blame!]

Ye Liuyun had no interest in getting caught up in such troublesome matters.

With a smirk, he confidently walked up to Long Tian.

"Young Master Zhao has given strict orders—whenever I see you, I'll have to teach you a lesson. And when you see him, you had better lower your head in obedience. Understand?"

Long Tian's eyes widened.

In an instant, he realized who Ye Liuyun was referring to.

"Zhao Haoqian!"

That's right!

The last time he was humiliated outside Yao Huaimeng's company, Ye Liuyun had been acting as Zhao Haoqian's bodyguard.

So… was this all orchestrated by Zhao Haoqian?

Long Tian's expression darkened further.

"Ye Liuyun, Zhao Haoqian—neither of you will escape my wrath!"

With that, he turned and stormed out of the bar.

Although Zhao Haoqian came from a wealthy family with assets worth hundreds of billions, Long Tian had his own trump card.

It was time to call in the favors and connections he had accumulated over the years!

[Perfect!]

Watching Long Tian leave, Ye Liuyun nodded in satisfaction.

[If you have a problem, take it up with Zhao Haoqian. I'm just a humble bodyguard!]

[As expected of a foolish young master—he makes the perfect scapegoat!]

Qu Yingmeng, who had been silently observing, couldn't help but laugh.

Meanwhile, You Yu, who had been listening from nearby, frowned.

"This guy is so devious!"

He caused trouble, and yet someone else would take the blame.

Zhao Haoqian was truly unlucky—he was probably relaxing at home, unaware that he had just been dragged into a mess.

But then…

"I kind of like it!"

Despite how cunning Ye Liuyun was, You Yu found herself drawn to him even more!

Yao Huaimeng, standing beside her, noticed her reaction and narrowed her eyes slightly.

Even though You Yu was her best friend, she had no intention of backing down!

With that, the chaotic bar scene finally came to an end.

Although the spectacle had drawn the attention of many women, their excitement quickly faded when they saw the ethereal beauty standing beside Ye Liuyun.

None of them felt worthy of competing.

They simply couldn't compare, so they chose not to embarrass themselves.

"Madam, are you alright?"

[That should be the end of this little drama.]

[Now, I can finally go back and check in for my next reward!]

[Looking forward to it!]

Ye Liuyun couldn't wait to see what he would receive this time.

As he snapped out of his thoughts, he turned his attention back to Qu Yingmeng.

"I'm fine," she replied, shaking her head slightly, a gentle smile playing on her lips.

"You did well just now. Tell me, what kind of reward would you like?"

"A reward?"

Ye Liuyun hadn't expected that.

After thinking for a moment, he answered tentatively.

"How about a small raise in my salary?"

"...…"

Qu Yingmeng's smile froze.

Here she was, standing right in front of him—a stunning beauty offering him a reward—yet he asked for a salary increase?

Could anything be more ridiculous?

[What else could I even ask for?]

[I can't just say I want you, can I?!]

Ye Liuyun genuinely couldn't think of anything else.

Qu Yingmeng took a step closer.

Now standing right in front of him, she gazed into his eyes.

"I thought you'd ask for me instead."

"H-Huh?! M-Madam?!"

[Oh crap…!]