C2 Strength to Save the Ceo!

The sheer force of Yang Wei's kick astonished not only the three onlookers but Yang Wei himself. It was his first time unleashing such power since he had acquired it! And to think, that kick wasn't even him at full throttle!

Yet, even with restrained force, the kick managed to send a burly man, easily weighing around 180 kilograms, flying through the air.

"Boss!"

Upon witnessing their leader being propelled by Yang Wei's kick, the two henchmen abandoned Ye Hua, whom they were about to shove into the trunk.

Ye Hua, bound and powerless, felt a surge of hope when she saw the man in their company's uniform display such formidable strength. She had feared no one would be able to rescue her.

The kidnappers checked on their unconscious boss, who remained unresponsive despite their calls, indicating he wouldn't be waking up anytime soon.

Exchanging glances, it was clear they were contemplating retreat. The man before them was beyond their capacity to handle. They knew they could barely hold their own against their boss, yet here was someone who had knocked him out cold with a single kick! The level of his strength was unfathomable.

Almost in unison, they turned tail and ran, leaving their boss, still slumped against the car window, behind.

But Yang Wei wasn't about to let them get away. He knew the importance of nipping trouble in the bud. If they got away, they might cause problems later on. While he wasn't concerned for himself—ordinary people were no match for him—those close to him were not so invulnerable.

The two men's escape was short-lived; Yang Wei caught up with them in seconds. Without wasting time, he delivered a controlled punch to each of their faces, careful not to deal a lethal blow. Nonetheless, both men were knocked out cold.

After they were incapacitated, Yang Wei dragged them over to the black Volkswagen and proceeded to untie Ye Hua.

"Thank you."

Once Ye Hua was free from her bindings, she immediately expressed her gratitude to Yang Wei.

"It's okay, you should call the police right away. I'm going to head out before these people wake up—I can't be responsible for them then."

Yang Wei was eager to leave the area. He might have played the hero in a daring rescue, but he wasn't naive enough to expect any storybook endings. Those overused tropes were best left to movies and television shows.

"Wait... Are you an employee at our company?"

Yang Wei glanced back at Ye Hua but ultimately chose not to respond, turning away to make his exit. He preferred to keep his involvement under wraps.

Once he was out of the garage, he hailed a taxi on the street and headed back to his rental.

Preferring solitude, Yang Wei lived alone in a small apartment he rented for about two thousand yuan a month. It cost him a fifth of his salary, but the independence was worth it to him. He relished the solitude.

After a meal of leftovers from his fridge, he settled onto his couch to watch TV, his sole post-work leisure activity.

"Game Guide."

"In the Game World and the Real World, life is shared. This means that death in either world results in the death of the host in the other world."

"The game offers immense freedom, with only one mandatory task: level up daily. Failure to do so results in elimination."

"The Miraculous System reserves the right to the final interpretation of all rules and may change or add rules at any time."

The voice of the Miraculous System echoed in his mind again, providing a succinct tutorial on its functionalities.

To Yang Wei, the Miraculous System seemed like a key or portal to traverse different worlds. Now, he had two bodies, potentially with shared abilities. He was, after all, in the mid-stage of Body Refining in the desert world.

After pondering the possibilities, Yang Wei refocused on himself. The Miraculous System had spoken, unlocking certain permissions.

With just a thought, a Light Screen materialized in front of him.

Host's Name: Yang Wei.

Level: 2 (0/100)

Attribute Panel Unlock at Level 10.

That was everything displayed on the Light Screen.

Yang Wei wanted to pose some questions to the Miraculous System, but it seemed to have gone on strike. No matter how much he called out to it, there was no response.

"Ding, ding, ding."

Just then, Yang Wei's phone began to ring. He was reluctant to answer, but upon seeing the caller ID, he couldn't ignore it—it was his mother.

"Hello, Mom, what's up?"

"What do you mean 'what's up'? Can't I call you if there's nothing wrong?"

His mother's voice, tinged with urgency, burst through the speaker, prompting Yang Wei to hold the phone away from his ear. She always made it feel as though he was standing right in front of her, even over the phone.

"Alright, what's going on?"

"Well, you're in Lengjiang City, right? I've recently set you up with a young lady there..."

"What!? Mom, are you setting me up on another blind date?"

Yang Wei felt a sense of resignation wash over him. It wasn't the first time this had happened. He had left home and moved to Lengjiang City, partly to pursue his career and partly to escape his mother's matchmaking.

He had endured twenty years of her well-intentioned interference, and just when he thought he had found the perfect excuse to evade her grasp, here he was, being set up all over again.

"What do you mean 'another'? And what's with your tone?"

"Could you really call the last time a blind date? She's the daughter of a friend. I thought she might be lonely, so I suggested you keep her company. Does that count as a blind date?"

"Keep her company? She knew exactly what was happening. As soon as I arrived, she started inquiring about my family background and income. If that's not a blind date, what is?"

Yang Wei couldn't hide his irritation. The last time his mother called, he was in the middle of a delivery. He had dropped everything and rushed to the girl's place without even changing out of his work clothes, only to find out it was a setup. It was a major blow to his pride!

"Enough already, no more grumbling. Your mom is just looking out for you!"

Yang Wei fell silent.

Mothers around the world all seemed to share the same sentiment, leaving their children feeling resigned and without a comeback.

"Tomorrow, let's meet at that Mocha coffee shop in the center of Lengjiang City. I'll text you the exact location later. Make sure you dress up nicely, not like the last time, okay?"

"You have the gall to bring that up..."

"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'm going to hang up. I've got to join Aunt Wang for some square dancing. Take care of yourself over there..."

With the call ended, Yang Wei slumped onto the couch, his mood heavy. For the moment, he couldn't even bring himself to think about the Miraculous System.