Chapter 20: I Usually Don’t Laugh… Unless I Can’t Help It!

When Ye Xingchen arrived at work, he could feel the stares—whispers followed him everywhere.

"It's him! The most flamboyant bodyguard in history!"

"I can't believe he works in our company!"

"I watched that video all night! Laughed so much my depression almost disappeared!"

"Haha! That hip twist—it was like a little electric motor!"

"He almost stripped completely!"

"Unbelievable! A bodyguard who looks so handsome and tough… turns out to be a complete show-off behind the scenes!"

"The security team is truly full of talent!"

"Stop talking, I need to rewatch that video now!"

…

Ye Xingchen wanted to bury himself alive.

He covered his face, hid among the crowd, and sprinted straight to the security department.

But no matter how fast he ran, he couldn't escape fate.

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The security office was already roaring with laughter.

"Damn, I never knew our little Ye had such a sassy side!"

"Bro, you're a full-blown internet celebrity now!"

"If we ever need entertainment at a company event, you're up! Just twist that hip once, and we'll all start clapping!"

"Haha! I already wanna see it again!"

…

Ye Xingchen: "…"

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Just then, the security department manager walked in, his expression serious.

"Enough! We're at work—get serious!"

The room instantly quieted down.

The manager then looked at Ye Xingchen.

"Xiao Ye, come here. About last night…"

Ye Xingchen quickly explained, "Manager, I didn't mean to—"

But the manager waved his hand.

"Relax. Mr. Lin already told me everything—you did it for him. You handled the situation well. Just be careful next time and don't drink too much."

Ye Xingchen let out a breath of relief.

Thankfully, he wasn't getting fired.

If he lost this job, he'd lose his chance to stay close to Lin Beifan—and that would be a huge loss.

"If you have nothing else to do, go assist Mr. Lin. Do your job well, and the rewards won't disappoint you. Got it?"

"Yes, manager!" Ye Xingchen nodded and turned to leave.

But just as he was stepping out—

"Wait, one more thing!"

Ye Xingchen turned back. "Yes, manager?"

The manager's expression suddenly changed.

He delicately raised his fingers, batted his eyelashes, and threw a flirty wink.

"You're so sassy~ I love it~"

Ye Xingchen: "…"

"You're so showy~ I love it~"

The entire security team burst into laughter again.

Ye Xingchen: "…"

He fled the office like his life depended on it.

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Ye Xingchen made his way to Lin Beifan's office.

The moment Lin Beifan saw him, he immediately thought about last night's performance—

His lips twitched, his shoulders trembled—

And then he burst into laughter.

"Haha! Sorry, I usually don't laugh… unless I can't help it! Hahaha!"

Ye Xingchen: "…"

"Give me a minute… I need to finish laughing first! Hahahaha!"

Ye Xingchen: "…"

Ye Xingchen quickly defended himself.

"Mr. Lin! Believe me! I don't normally act like this! I think someone drugged my drink! That's the only reason I lost control and did those ridiculous things!"

Lin Beifan wiped away a tear from laughing.

"Come on, you drank that much—you didn't need drugs. Anyone would've gone crazy!"

Ye Xingchen: "…"

Lin Beifan grinned.

"Still… I never expected you to be so flamboyant when drunk. I almost didn't recognize you! Absolutely hilarious! Hahaha!"

Ye Xingchen looked exhausted. "Mr. Lin, please… I'm really not like that!"

Lin Beifan forced himself to stop laughing.

"Alright, alright, I believe you! You're innocent!"

Then, his grin returned.

"But honestly… you were beautiful! My bar owner friend actually asked me to invite you back. Free drinks. Plus commission!"

Ye Xingchen shuddered and violently shook his head.

"NO! Absolutely not!"

One time was already humiliating enough.

If he kept going, he might as well retire from life.

If the underground world ever found out that the fearsome God of War had been dancing and stripping in a bar…

It would be a legendary humiliation—one that would haunt him for eternity.

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Lin Beifan chuckled.

"Alright, that's all. Now, go get ready! We're heading to Lin Investment Company. Here's the car key."

He tossed the key to Ye Xingchen.

"Yes, Mr. Lin!"

As Ye Xingchen walked out, he spotted Liu Rumei coming towards him.

He figured it was a good chance to strike up a conversation.

Just as he was about to speak—

She glared at him with pure disgust.

"Don't come near me, pervert!"

Ye Xingchen: "…"

His heart took another direct hit.

He sighed but quickly hardened his resolve.

"Forget it. As long as I defeat that big demon Lin Beifan, what does a little humiliation matter?"

Compared to the suffering before his rebirth, these small setbacks were nothing!