C2 The Number One Beauty of Blaland

Su Yurou is something of a legend in Blaland. At just twenty-two years old, she has already amassed a net worth exceeding one hundred million. Since diving into the business world at eighteen, she has been consistently performing miracles, significantly expanding her family's enterprise. Despite the constant stream of admirers, she has managed to keep her personal life scandal-free.

"Mmm, thank you," Su Yurou said, her voice as melodious as that of a songbird, a perfect match for her stunning beauty.

"Miss Su, good timing. This young man is adamant about being discharged from the hospital. Despite our attempts to dissuade him, he won't listen," Dr. Liu said, without looking up, perhaps unable to meet Su Yurou's gaze.

"Why do you want to leave the hospital if your injuries haven't healed?" Su Yurou asked Ye Fan, puzzled.

"I... I have many things to take care of, and if I don't leave now, I might lose my job," Ye Fan stammered, concocting an excuse. In the presence of Su Yurou's beauty, his thoughts were a jumble, and his words came out haltingly.

"A job? Forget about it. Stay here and focus on getting better. Once you're healed, I'll find you a great job and even give you a sum of money as a token of my gratitude," Su Yurou offered, her tone somewhat detached. In her eyes, Ye Fan's plea was nothing more than a veiled request for compensation—a scenario all too familiar to her from her time in the cutthroat business world.

However, having grown up in an orphanage, Ye Fan had a particularly strong sense of self-worth, and he detested conversations that revolved around money—his girlfriend had left him over financial issues.

"I don't need it!" Ye Fan's voice turned icy.

The sudden shift in Ye Fan's demeanor took everyone in the ward by surprise. It should have been a welcome offer, yet...

"One million!" Su Yurou, noting Ye Fan's reaction, wasn't fazed. She had encountered many so-called gentlemen before, only to be let down by them in the end. To her, it seemed that their honor was simply a matter of not meeting their price.

"Humph!" With a cold snort, Ye Fan turned his head and strode toward the door, resolute in his decision.

"Two million!" Su Yurou called out, upping the ante once more.

Ye Fan didn't utter a word this time; instead, he hastened his pace.

"Five million!"

Suddenly!

Ye Fan halted, turned around, and retraced his steps deliberately.

As Ye Fan turned and approached, a hint of scorn crossed Su Yurou's flawless face. Here was yet another "gentleman" who had let her down.

She believed Ye Fan's earlier show of restraint was nothing more than a ploy to drive up the price.

"Give me your card number, and you'll have the money within ten minutes. I'll also have someone set you up with a decent job," Su Yurou said, her expression unreadable, betraying neither joy nor anger.

Ye Fan advanced toward Su Yurou, step by step. But as he reached her, he abruptly turned to the nurse beside him and asked, "Excuse me, could you lend me fifty bucks? I promise to pay you back!"

"Uh…" The nurse hesitated, then, realizing what he asked, she pulled out fifty bucks and handed it to Ye Fan.

"Thanks so much. I'm Ye Fan, and I'll make sure to repay you," he said with a slight smile to the nurse before turning to exit the ward.

Dr. Liu and the nurse stood there, dumbfounded. They might have predicted the beginning, but the ending was beyond their expectations.

At that moment, Su Yurou's lips curled into a smile: "Ye Fan, quite the intriguing individual."

Once out of the hospital, Ye Fan hailed a taxi and directed it to his place.

Living on a meager income from part-time jobs meant Ye Fan's home was in a more secluded area. It took the taxi about twenty minutes to arrive at the specified destination.

Back at home, Ye Fan removed all his bandages.

True to his expectations, every wound had vanished, and his skin seemed even more fair and smooth than before...

It all felt like a dream.

Ye Fan took a moment to steady himself. Based on his recent discovery, he realized he had indeed acquired an extraordinary system, but it required a constant supply of energy to function.

He delved into his thoughts, searching for ways to power up the system.

"Bodyguard mission?" Ye Fan's curiosity was piqued as he focused on the option for the bodyguard mission.

In the next instant, a line of text materialized.

Bodyguard Mission: The host must reach the level of an innate warrior to unlock this feature. Upon completing a mission, the host will randomly gain energy. Once all missions are completed, the system will upgrade by one level, and the energy will double.

"This bodyguard mission is incredibly powerful! Completing them all doubles the energy!" Ye Fan was ecstatic.

He tried to calm his excitement, eager to read the detailed mission description. Ye Fan focused his thoughts on it once more.

But this time, no text appeared. Instead, a sweet electronic voice echoed in his mind: The host has not reached the innate warrior stage and cannot activate the bodyguard mission at this time.

Clearly, since Ye Fan hadn't achieved the innate warrior status, he lacked the necessary access.

"An innate warrior stage is required?" Ye Fan felt deflated, like a balloon losing air. His current specialty was... moving bricks.

"Ding! Would you like to expend four units of energy to elevate the host to the innate warrior stage?"

As Ye Fan's spirits were dampened, the electronic voice in his mind chimed in once more.

Ye Fan's spirits lifted instantly: "Holy smokes, my system is incredible, and it can even boost my warrior level! Does that mean as long as I maintain enough energy, I can have anything I want?"

With this thrilling thought, Ye Fan was so excited he nearly leaped for joy.

Without a moment's hesitation, he mentally consented to the upgrade.

Soon after, the electronic voice announced in his mind: The host's realm has been elevated to the innate warrior stage!

At that moment, Ye Fan felt an overwhelming surge of strength throughout his body, a sensation like no other, making his heart swell with excitement.

The status in his mind now read: Innate Warrior.

Simultaneously, the system's energy dropped from nine to five.

Ye Fan shifted his focus back to the bodyguard mission option.

This time, a line of text finally appeared beneath it.

Bodyguard Mission: Protect Blaland's most beautiful woman, Su Yurou. Below were Su Yurou's various details, including her height, weight, and measurements.

"Su Yurou? Isn't she the same woman who tried to hit me with money at the hospital?" Ye Fan mused, finding it strange. What were the odds of such a coincidence? Could there be some destiny at play?

Reflecting on Su Yurou's recent behavior toward him, Ye Fan couldn't help but seethe with anger. Nonetheless, considering his energy needs, he resolved to meet with Blaland's most celebrated beauty.

"Gurgle! Gurgle!"

Ye Fan's stomach sounded its discontent yet again.

"Why am I hungry so quickly?" Ye Fan grumbled to himself before rising to search for something to eat.

Despite a thorough search, all Ye Fan could find in his modest abode was a bowl of instant noodles, which did little to lift his spirits.

Then, a lightbulb went off in Ye Fan's head.

Of course, he had the All-rounded System! With this realization, Ye Fan began to mentally communicate with the system.

"System, I'm famished. Serve up a grand feast of Han cuisine," he requested.

"Sorry, the host can only opt to enhance a specific skill or bodily function. Altering the external world is not possible," the system replied.

"How about this, System? Can you give me a million yuan?"

"Sorry..."

"Then make me the most handsome man on the planet?"

"Sorry..."

"You've got to be kidding me! You're called the All-rounded System, aren't you? What exactly can you do? At least conjure up a stunning beauty for me."

"Sorry..."

Each of Ye Fan's demands was met with rejection from the system.

In a fit of rage, Ye Fan bellowed, "What a joke! You call yourself the All-rounded System? More like a complete letdown!"

"Ding! Please, host, remain calm... remain calm..."

The mantra 'remain calm' echoed relentlessly in Ye Fan's mind, rendering him utterly dumbfounded and at a loss for words.

After some time, Ye Fan managed to regain his composure. It became clear that depending on the system for instant wealth or unmatched power was out of the question. He would have to progress steadily, one step at a time.

With a newfound resolve, Ye Fan decided to begin his journey as a bodyguard.