C14 Security Guard and Secretary!

"What?"

"You're Lin Chen?"

Ignoring the throbbing pain on his face, Zhang Changsheng stared at Lin Chen, his expression one of utter astonishment.

On the phone earlier, Director Sun had warned him about this kid's formidable skills, cautioning him not to confront Lin Chen directly.

"Was it Sun Hao who sent you after me?"

Lin Chen's brow creased slightly as he asked pointedly.

A flicker of panic crossed Zhang Changwen's eyes.

Damn, he thought, this kid must have overheard my call with Director Sun.

Now, Lin Chen probably wouldn't let him off the hook easily.

"Lin Chen, don't get ahead of yourself!"

"I'm the General Manager of Ann's Group. You're nothing but a lowly security guard..."

"Smack!"

Lin Chen delivered another hard slap to the other side of Zhang Changwen's face.

His voice tinged with impatience, he warned, "If you utter one more word of nonsense, I won't hesitate to break your legs first!"

Zhang Changwen shivered under Lin Chen's icy gaze.

His instincts screamed that if he didn't comply with Lin Chen's demands, this lunatic might actually follow through on his threat.

"Zhang Changsheng, are you deaf?"

"Didn't you hear my big brother asking you a question?"

Qian Duoduo, standing to the side, chimed in with a few questions after witnessing Lin Chen's forceful slap.

Not giving Zhang Changwen a chance to respond, he landed another slap across his face.

"Wow, boss, I gotta say, there's something truly exhilarating about slapping someone right in the face!"

Qian Duoduo's comment infuriated Zhang Changsheng to the point where he nearly choked on his own rage.

Being a general manager, he could tell that Qian Duoduo was just looking for an excuse to hit him.

Fine, fine, fine!

Lin Chen, Qian Duoduo, you're both on my list now.

Just wait—if you ever fall into my hands, I swear I'll tear you limb from limb.

"Smack!"

Qian Duoduo landed another slap on Zhang Changwen.

He snapped, "What's with that look?"

"Are you bad-mouthing my boss in your head?"

After a series of slaps, Zhang Changsheng finally caved.

"Lin Chen, I had nothing to do with this. It was all Sun Hao—he threatened me into going after you."

"He said if I didn't take you out, he'd kill my whole family!"

Zhang Changwen didn't hesitate to throw Sun Hao under the bus.

Lin Chen let out a cold laugh. He could tell with his eyes closed that this guy was spouting nonsense.

But that wasn't the point. All that mattered was knowing Sun Hao was out to get him.

"Spill it. How could you treat a girl like that?"

"Are you going to cough up a million yuan, or a million yuan?"

Lin Chen nodded towards Zhang Xiaoyu, his tone casual as he addressed Zhang Changwen.

"I..."

Zhang Changwen's mouth hung open. If only he could, he'd love to smack Lin Chen right now.

What business is it of yours if I bullied Zhang Xiaoyu?

"Smack!"

Noticing Zhang Changwen's irritation, Qian Duoduo delivered another slap.

"I've got the whole sordid affair on video," he threatened. "If you don't pay up today, I'll release it to the public."

Despite the stinging pain on his cheek and his reluctance to part with the million yuan, Zhang Changwen knew the consequences of not paying. If the video got out, his reputation would be destroyed, and no company would touch him with a ten-foot pole.

"Fine, I'll pay. Happy now?"

Zhang Changwen begrudgingly produced a bank card.

Lin Chen accepted it and passed it to Zhang Xiaoyu.

"Next time you're job hunting, keep your eyes peeled."

"An old geezer inviting you to a basement for an interview is a clear red flag."

The weight lifted from Zhang Xiaoyu's chest as she heard Lin Chen's concerned words and saw the million yuan he handed her. It was clear to her that Lin Chen and Qian Duoduo weren't the bad guys here.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of securing the million yuan for her.

"Big brother, I can't accept this money."

"It wouldn't sit right with my conscience..."

Zhang Xiaoyu glanced at the bank card, biting her lip firmly as she steadfastly refused it.

Her mother was gravely ill and the treatment costs were steep, but she lived by her own code of ethics. She wouldn't take a penny that wasn't rightfully hers.

"Hey, lady, my boss went through all this trouble to get you that million yuan."

"If you don't take it, isn't that just dismissing his good intentions?"

"Besides, doesn't your mother need money for her medical treatment?"

Qian Duoduo earnestly tried to persuade her, yet Zhang Xiaoyu remained steadfastly unswayed.

Observing this, Lin Chen took a moment to reflect.

Then, with a smile, he turned to Zhang Xiaoyu and inquired, "Since you're here for a secretary position, how about becoming my secretary?"

"I can offer you a monthly salary of ten thousand yuan, with the option to receive an advance on your wages."

"If you're on board, we can sign the contract right away."

Upon hearing Lin Chen's offer, Qian Duoduo and Lee, standing nearby, nearly lost their balance in shock.

Their eyes bulged, staring at Lin Chen in utter disbelief.

Unbelievable, a mere security guard hiring a secretary?

He must be the security world's most formidable figure.

"A secretary?"

"What would my responsibilities entail?"

The prospect of Lin Chen's monthly salary and the advance payment was enticing to Zhang Xiaoyu.

But considering what happened with Zhang Changsheng, she thought it wise to clarify the details first.

If Lin Chen had ulterior motives, she'd rather pass on the lucrative job.

"Ah, you've seen it yourself. I'm just a humble security guard at Ann's Group."

"Your tasks would be straightforward: just serve me tea, water, and occasionally give my shoulders a rub," Lin Chen responded without hesitation.

"Is that all I'd be required to do?"

Zhang Xiaoyu gazed at Lin Chen, her heart stirring with an odd sensation.

A security guard independently hiring a secretary was something she had never encountered before.

"I've got a bit of business on the side."

"If you're good with numbers, you could help me manage the financial transactions," Lin Chen added.

Convinced that Lin Chen had legitimate work for her, Zhang Xiaoyu's concerns dissipated.

"Qian, please prepare an official contract."

"And hang that fellow at the parking lot entrance. As for the reason, say he didn't pay the parking fee."

After sorting out Zhang Xiaoyu's employment, Lin Chen then gestured towards Zhang Changsheng.

"Lin Chen, I've already given you a million!"

"Don't push it!"

Zhang Changsheng shuddered with anger upon hearing this.

"Pushing it?"

"Zhang Changsheng, do you really think I'm that gullible?"

"Listen up, as long as I'm with Ann's Group, taking you out would be a matter of minutes."

"Shape up, and maybe I'll let you keep breathing."

"But if not, given Sun Hao's connection to your brother Zhang Changwen, you'll be lucky to escape with your life."

Lin Chen let out a cold laugh, his gaze utterly devoid of warmth as he responded.

If the old man hadn't drilled into him the importance of not killing unless absolutely necessary...

Well, Zhang Changsheng and his worthless excuse for a brother would have been history by now.

Half an hour later, after finalizing the contract with Zhang Xiaoyu, Lin Chen wired a hundred thousand yuan to her account as an advance on her salary.

Then he stretched out on the grand armchair beside the security booth.

He relished the fruit that Zhang Xiaoyu fed him and the shoulder massages from Qian Duoduo.

Every so often, he glanced at the upside-down Zhang Changsheng, reveling in his own comfort.

"Xiaoyu, remind me, how much did I rake in today?"

Lin Chen asked lazily, eyes half-closed, as he savored a slice of watermelon.

"Brother Qian's buddies stopped by for some meds, and with the million from Director Zhang, we're looking at a cool four million yuan."

"After the advance you gave Xiaoyu, that leaves us with three point nine million."

Zhang Xiaoyu offered another piece of watermelon to Lin Chen as she spoke calmly.

"Nice, nearly four million in just a little while."

"Xiaoyu, make sure you carve out a third of the profits from the medicine sales for everyone."

Lin Chen's instructions to Zhang Xiaoyu were followed by a moment of reflection.

Having a stunning secretary at his beck and call was truly a different experience.

Meanwhile, as Lin Chen basked in ease, a crisis was unfolding in the CEO's office at Ann's Group.

Sun Lili burst in, her voice tinged with panic as she addressed Ann Lan, "Lanlan, I've just heard there's major trouble in the security department!"