Chapter 13: The Second Protagonist Appears—That Man Is Too Terrifying!
Lin Beifan drove toward the company headquarters, accompanied by his newly appointed and stunning secretary.
As soon as they arrived, Liu Rumei stepped out of the car, her every movement exuding grace.
"Mr. Lin, I'll go ahead and handle the investment-related matters. As for your bodyguard, you can choose one yourself," she said briskly before striding off with confidence.
Lin Beifan chuckled.
"Still as headstrong as ever."
After parking his car, he strolled leisurely toward the Security Department.
The department manager was already waiting at the entrance.
Upon seeing Lin Beifan, he greeted him with an enthusiastic bow. "Young Master Lin, welcome!"
Lin Beifan waved a hand dismissively. "No need for that. I'm now officially working as Vice President of the Investment Company, so from now on, just call me Vice President Lin."
The manager nodded with a smile. "Understood, Mr. Lin!"
As they walked inside, the manager wasted no time flattering him, showering him with compliments every few steps.
Lin Beifan sighed inwardly.
"I do love hearing praise… but too much of it gets tiring."
The two of them entered the Security Hall, where numerous bodyguards were busy at work—some training, some monitoring surveillance feeds, and others organizing security protocols.
The manager clapped his hands. "Everyone, gather up!"
At his command, all but two guards—who remained at their surveillance stations—rushed over and formed neat rows.
The manager then introduced Lin Beifan with great enthusiasm.
"Gentlemen, the young and brilliant man standing beside me is Lin Beifan, the son of our chairman and the future heir to our group!"
"He has now assumed the role of Vice President of Lin Investment Company. As per company policy, he is entitled to select one of you as his personal bodyguard! This is an extremely valuable opportunity, so I expect all of you to perform well!"
"Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir!" the guards responded in unison.
The manager clapped again. "Now, let's have Vice President Lin say a few words. Applause, everyone!"
A wave of claps followed.
Lin Beifan raised a hand, and the applause quickly died down. With a slight smile, he spoke.
"I'll keep this short—follow me, and you'll live a life of luxury!"
The manager was the first to react, his face beaming with admiration.
"Brilliant! Such a simple sentence, yet so profound and thought-provoking! Truly awe-inspiring!"
Lin Beifan: "…"
"Can you stop exaggerating everything I say?"
The manager then turned to him. "Mr. Lin, how do you wish to select your bodyguard? Most of these men are former military veterans with excellent combat and security skills. Some are even proficient in handling various advanced weapons."
Lin Beifan smiled. "They all look great, but I prefer someone who takes the initiative."
"I'll do it!"
"I volunteer!"
Two men immediately stepped forward.
One of them was exactly who Lin Beifan had come for—a highly capable and fiercely loyal fighter.
But the other…
"Why is he here?"
Lin Beifan stared at the man in shock.
"You're the second protagonist… but weren't you supposed to be working as a security guard at Belvedere Group?"
"Isn't that where you meet the stunning CEO and begin the classic 'bodyguard falls for the boss' love story?"
"So why the hell are you here?"
At the same time, the other man—Ye Xingchen—was also staring at Lin Beifan, his emotions a mix of excitement and trepidation.
Ye Xingchen, age 28.
On the surface, he was just another low-ranking security guard at Lin Group.
But in reality…
He was a legendary war god, a mercenary king whose name struck fear across the underground world.
Having successfully completed hundreds of high-profile missions and eliminated thousands of enemies, he had grown weary of the bloodshed and decided to retire. Seeking a quiet life, he had chosen to become an ordinary security guard, playing the role of a humble bystander.
But that wasn't all.
He had another identity.
He was a reborn man.
In his previous life, he had worked at Belvedere Group, where he met Chu Ruoxue, the stunning CEO. Their passionate love story had unfolded from there.
But then…
Lin Beifan had appeared.
At first glance, Lin Beifan seemed like nothing more than an arrogant, ignorant second-generation rich kid—the type of man Ye Xingchen despised.
But in reality…
He was an unstoppable force.
Unfathomably strong. Terrifyingly powerful.
His abilities extended to every possible domain.
Even Ye Xingchen's unrivaled combat skills were insignificant before Lin Beifan.
In just a few short years, Lin Beifan had built a trillion-dollar empire, standing at the pinnacle of the world.
And worst of all…
He stole Chu Ruoxue from him.
Not only that, but Lin Beifan had also obliterated every faction backing Ye Xingchen, crushed his forces, stripped him of his martial arts, and exiled him from the country like a beaten stray dog.
Once feared and respected, he had become a man with nothing—hunted, despised, and forsaken.
He had lost everything.
But now, he had a second chance.
This time, he would not fail.
"Lin Beifan… you took everything from me."
"Now, I'll take it all back—a hundredfold!"
Yet, even as he plotted his revenge…
A single thought haunted him.
"But how do I defeat a man like that?"
The answer was clear.
"I have to get close to him. Earn his trust. Lurk by his side like a viper in the dark… and wait for the perfect moment to strike."
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[To be continued...]