Chapter 13: The Second Protagonist Appears—A Terrifying Man!

Lin Beifan was driving, accompanied by his newly-appointed, stunning secretary, heading towards the corporate tower.

Just as they arrived at their destination, his secretary, Liu Rumei, got out of the car without a second thought. "Mr. Lin," she said, "I'll go ahead to handle some investment matters. Feel free to choose your own bodyguard!"

With that, she sauntered away with a captivating sway in her steps.

Lin Beifan chuckled, "She's as saucy as ever!"

Parking his car, Lin Beifan leisurely made his way towards the security department. The department's manager had already been waiting for him at the entrance.

Upon seeing Lin Beifan approaching, the manager greeted him warmly with a slight bow. "Young Master Lin, welcome!"

"Don't call me 'Young Master' anymore. I'm now serving as the Vice President of the investment division. You should call me Vice President Lin from now on," Lin Beifan said, quite earnestly.

"Very well, Vice President Lin!" The manager was exceptionally eloquent. In the short walk of just a few dozen steps, he had managed to shower Lin Beifan with a plethora of compliments.

It was flattering, but Lin Beifan found it a bit too much. 'Although I enjoy praise, too much of it can be nauseating,' he thought.

The two of them, chatting and laughing, walked into the bustling hall of the security department. Inside, a variety of tall, imposing bodyguards were busy—some were exercising, some were monitoring security feeds, and some were adjusting security equipment.

The security manager clapped his hands to gather everyone's attention. "Everyone, gather around!"

Except for two who were busy with surveillance, the others quickly jogged over, forming three neat rows.

"I'd like to introduce you all to the dashing and talented young man standing beside me. He is none other than the son of our Group Chairman Lin, and the heir to our corporate group, Mr. Lin Beifan!"

"Now, he is about to assume the role of Vice President in our investment company. As per the company policy, he has the privilege to choose one among you to serve as his personal bodyguard. This is an extraordinary opportunity, so seize it and give your best performance! Understood?"

"Yes, understood!" the security personnel responded in unison.

"Now, let's welcome Vice President Lin to say a few words. A round of applause, please!"

With that, a ripple of applause filled the air.

Lin Beifan raised his hand, signaling for the applause to cease.

Smiling, he said, "I don't have much to say, just this: if you follow me, you'll live a life of luxury."

"Excellent! Though your statement is brief, it's thought-provoking and invigorating," said the security manager, who initiated another round of applause.

Lin Beifan merely raised an eyebrow, seemingly unimpressed.

"Vice President Lin, how do you plan to make your selection?" the security manager asked. "Most of these individuals are retired veterans with excellent skills and strong security capabilities. They're also proficient with various types of vehicles."

Lin Beifan offered a slight smile, "Everyone here looks quite capable, but is there anyone willing to step forward? I prefer individuals who take the initiative."

"Me!"

"Me!"

Two security personnel promptly stood out.

One of them was precisely the formidable and loyal strongman Lin Beifan had come to seek out.

But the other man...

Why was he here?

Wasn't he supposed to be the second protagonist, working as a security guard for Li City Group? Wasn't his role to serendipitously meet a beautiful CEO and play out the classic tale of 'The CEO's Close Bodyguard'?

Why had he appeared here?

Lin Beifan scrutinized the man, maintaining a poker face but sensing that something was off.

The other man was also sizing up Lin Beifan, his face equally expressionless but his emotions running high.

His name was Ye Xingchen, 28 years old, and currently just another regular security guard at the Lin Corporation's security department.

However, unbeknownst to most, he was also the infamous 'Mercenary King,' a super-soldier in the underworld! Having successfully completed hundreds of missions, with a body count reaching into the thousands, he had grown tired of a life filled with violence. Hence, he had decided to transition to a quieter life as a security guard in the city, immersing himself in its complexities.

In addition to the aforementioned identities, Ye Xingchen held a third secret.

He was a reincarnated individual!

Originally, his destiny had been scripted to involve working at Li City Group, where he would encounter the stunning CEO, Chu Ruoxue, and dive into a passionate romance with her.

However, his path crossed with Lin Beifan—a man who seemed almost undefeatable.

On the surface, Lin Beifan appeared as a carefree, hedonistic rich young man with no significant accomplishments to his name. However, beneath that facade was a man of immense power—a man who made others tremble in his presence.

His strength was simply astounding, verging on the terrifying.

He excelled in every aspect and domain!

Even the prowess Ye Xingchen took pride in paled in comparison when standing before Lin Beifan.

With an array of remarkable capabilities, Lin Beifan had, in just a few short years, amassed assets worth trillions, standing unchallenged atop the world.

Yet, what angered Ye Xingchen the most was that Lin Beifan had stolen Chu Ruoxue from him.

Lin Beifan also destroyed all the forces that stood behind Ye Xingchen, crippled his martial arts abilities, and banished him from the nation, rendering him a destitute wanderer.

He became universally reviled, pursued and attacked by all.

Upon reincarnation, Ye Xingchen vowed to reclaim everything he'd lost and repay every slight a hundredfold.

However, Lin Beifan's strength and perfection posed an immense challenge: how could he possibly defeat such a man?

After much thought, Ye Xingchen came to a realization.

"The only way to defeat him is to get close, to remain by his side covertly. By gaining his trust, I can uncover his vulnerabilities. Only then can I fully annihilate him and quench the burning vengeance in my heart!"