Chapter 30: "It Was Him? I Almost Didn’t Recognize Him With Clothes On!"

After the jade auction, many wealthy and influential figures approached Lin Beifan, eager to exchange business cards and build connections with him.

After all, he was someone that even Old Master Huang personally favored.

Amidst the admiration and praise, Lin Beifan humbly pushed Ye Xingchen forward and said, "Honestly, I don't have any special skills. I don't know the first thing about stone gambling. Everything I have today is thanks to my dear brother!"

"If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have made this much money! He's the real star!"

The crowd was deeply impressed.

Look at this mentality!

Look at this generosity!

Look at this level-headedness!

He made a fortune but remained humble, giving full credit to his bodyguard brother!

This young man… he's got real character!

Compared to him, the so-called bodyguard brother seemed utterly lackluster.

Ye Xingchen stood there, expressionless, looking as if his entire family had just died.

He didn't even have the strength to argue.

Could someone as miserable as him really be of any value?

Clearly, people have different destinies.

Ye Xingchen: "..."

Just then, someone in the crowd frowned, staring at Ye Xingchen in curiosity.

"This guy… he looks kinda familiar."

"Now that you mention it… yeah! I feel like I've seen him somewhere before!"

"Who is he?"

…

Lin Beifan smiled proudly.

"Of course, he looks familiar! My brother isn't just my bodyguard—he's also a famous internet celebrity!"

"A big one, too!"

The crowd gasped.

"An internet celebrity?"

"Which one?"

"I still don't recognize him!"

…

Lin Beifan chuckled slyly.

"Let me give you a hint…"

Then, in a deliberately dramatic voice, he quoted,

"You're so seductive… I like it!"

Silence.

Then, suddenly—

"Ohhhh! It's him!"

"It's that guy!"

"It's the stripper!"

"Man, I almost didn't recognize him with clothes on!"

"No wonder he looked familiar!"

"Mr. Lin, your bodyguard brother is really talented!"

"His dance moves are legendary! Hahaha!"

…

Ye Xingchen: "Pfft—!"

He nearly coughed up blood!

---

After making a fortune and gaining powerful connections, Lin Beifan and his group finally left the casino in high spirits.

As they walked, Lin Beifan said gleefully, "Meiniang, we made a total of 490 million today! Adding the 100 million we had before, that makes a total of 550 million!"

"With this much, we can do a lot, right?"

Liu Rumei's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Nearly 600 million yuan! We can execute multiple plans now!"

"Mr. Lin, your luck today was incredible! You actually picked two top-tier jadeites in a row!"

But Lin Beifan simply smiled and patted Ye Xingchen's shoulder.

"All of this… was thanks to Brother Ye!"

"If he hadn't suggested coming here, I wouldn't have bought that 90 million stone!"

"If he hadn't helped me choose, I wouldn't have won this 400 million treasure!"

"He is my lucky star!"

"Without him, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

"Thank you, Brother Ye! When we get back, I'll make sure to reward you well!"

Lin Beifan's words were completely sincere.

But in Ye Xingchen's heart, it was like being stabbed repeatedly.

Each word was like a blade, slicing away at his sanity.

If he could turn back time, he would never have suggested coming here.

He would never have helped Lin Beifan choose those stones.

He would never have brought himself this misery!

He clenched his fists and screamed in his heart:

"Damn it! You're too cruel, Lin Beifan!"

"Too cruel!!!"

---

Liu Rumei, on the other hand, just pouted in mild disdain.

"Him? Forget it."

To her, it was all just dumb luck—a case of a blind cat stumbling upon a dead rat.

Besides, Ye Xingchen's performance today was awful.

As Lin Beifan's personal bodyguard, he represented his employer's image.

Yet, throughout the day, he had:

A lifeless expression

Zero charisma

Zero presence

Zero social skills

In contrast, Lin Beifan was the complete opposite.

He was eloquent and charismatic.

He knew how to make connections.

Even when he lost money, he remained calm.

Even after making a fortune, he stayed humble.

He didn't forget to share credit with his allies.

Liu Rumei's impression of him shifted slightly.

"Maybe… this playboy isn't completely useless after all."

---

At that moment, Ye Xingchen suddenly spoke, his voice tired and lifeless.

"Mr. Lin, I'd like to request a half-day leave."

Lin Beifan looked surprised.

"Brother Ye, what's wrong?"

Ye Xingchen forced a weak smile.

"I drank too much last night… My body still feels terrible."

"I need some rest. Please… grant me this leave."

In truth, he just wanted to be alone.

This day had mentally destroyed him.

In the morning, everyone had mocked him for being a stripper.

In the afternoon, he had personally helped his greatest enemy make a fortune.

He needed time to recover from this devastating humiliation.

Lin Beifan nodded understandingly.

"Brother Ye, you've worked so hard today!"

"Go on, get some rest—I approve your leave!"

"Thank you, Mr. Lin…"

Holding his chest, Ye Xingchen walked away weakly.

As he disappeared into the distance, Liu Rumei frowned.

"What's wrong with him?" she scoffed.

"He's a bodyguard—he should be on duty at all times, ensuring your safety!"

"How can he just leave halfway through? What if something happens?"

"Where's his professionalism?"

"You shouldn't let him get arrogant just because he got lucky today!"

…

But Lin Beifan simply waved her concerns away.

"Don't be too hard on him. He's exhausted, and he still pushed through until now."

"Let's just let him rest."

"It's getting late. Let's go."

Liu Rumei raised an eyebrow.

"Where to?"

Lin Beifan smiled.

"To the hospital."

"We're visiting Brother Xiao Chen."

…

Shortly after, they arrived at the hospital.

Holding a bouquet of pale flowers, Lin Beifan walked into the ward, his expression solemn.