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{Chapter: 119 Beautiful killer? I'm not here to play with a woman!}
Boss Xue's figure is indeed very attractive.
Boss Xue's figure was undeniably alluring.
The proportions of the mixed-race beauty, Qiao Siying, were already stunning, her youthful body a perfect balance of elegance and charm. However, the mysterious Boss Xue carried a more mature allure, her curves refined and sculpted to perfection, exuding an aura of experience and sophistication that set her apart.
The difference between the two was striking. Qiao Siying had the air of a privileged young lady—fresh, lively, and untested by the world—whereas Boss Xue carried the grace of a seasoned woman, one who had walked through the flames of life and emerged even more captivating.
Yet, despite her striking presence, Lin Yuan's expression remained as calm as still water.
He had encountered countless beautiful women before. While he knew that beneath Boss Xue's intricate grimace mask lay a face that could shake nations, beauty alone was not enough to move him.
In the original novel, Boss Xue played a significant role, one of the key female figures, though her appearances were mainly in the middle and later stages, often entangled with Ye Feng. The fact that the system option hadn't been activated meant this was not yet her time.
Her so-called mystery was not a mystery to Lin Yuan.
The allure of her mature figure, the enigma surrounding her, and the air of authority she carried—none of it held much sway over him.
Even Long Wu, whose demeanor was usually colder than ice, a man whose sole purpose was to protect Lin Yuan, dared not look directly at Boss Xue. Instead, he chose to ignore her presence altogether.
Lin Yuan, however, remained entirely unfazed.
Seeing this indifference, Boss Xue's eyes flickered with curiosity beneath her mask.
She found it intriguing.
For a man of Lin Yuan's age—an age when men were typically at their most fervent—it was practically unheard of to remain so composed in her presence. Even if he was merely putting on a front, it was still impressive. But no, this level of detachment was too natural. It had to be genuine.
A strange thought crossed her mind.
Could it be… that Lin Yuan, the young master of the esteemed Lin family, was impotent?
It was an absurd idea, considering his striking appearance—his sword-like brows, deep starry eyes, and the powerful aura of nobility that made hearts tremble. Yet, his utter lack of reaction piqued her curiosity even further.
With that thought in mind, Boss Xue took a step closer to Lin Yuan.
The intoxicating scent of her perfume grew stronger, her warmth radiating through the fine silk of her cheongsam as she moved closer, her presence nearly overwhelming.
Still, Lin Yuan's face remained placid. Instead, he spoke first, cutting through the tension effortlessly:
"Boss Xue, tell me about them. I need a bodyguard who is particularly strong in close combat and hand-to-hand combat."
Boss Xue had initially intended to tease him a bit more, to test if he truly was as impervious as he appeared.
She had not expected him to cut through her advances so directly.
Still, she recovered quickly, her lips curling into a seamless smile. "Of course. For Young Master Lin, I will personally select the most qualified candidate."
She then began introducing the bodyguards.
Long Wu had been instructed by Lin Yuan to wait elsewhere, and once he was gone, Boss Xue continued her introductions, all the while inching closer to Lin Yuan, as if testing the limits of his indifference.
With a soft exhale, she gestured toward a middle-aged man with a hooked nose. "This is Fang Hua, forty-five years old. His greatest skill is killing, and—well, his favorite hobby is also killing. Over the course of his life, he has taken the lives of approximately a thousand people… and thoroughly enjoyed every single one. He would make an excellent bodyguard."
As she spoke, she watched Lin Yuan closely, hoping for a flicker of reaction.
But to her disappointment, Lin Yuan remained as unreadable as ever.
He responded in an even tone, "What does Boss Xue mean by this? I came to find a bodyguard, not a murderer."
Boss Xue let out a charming chuckle. "Oh, don't be so quick to judge. Just because he enjoys killing doesn't mean he can't protect—"
"Next." Lin Yuan cut her off without hesitation.
Boss Xue was momentarily taken aback. It had been years since someone had dared to interrupt her so bluntly. Yet, after a brief pause, she simply smiled and continued.
"This is the infamous assassin Wu Liuqi, ranked 17,369th on the Kyushu Assassin rankings. He is a senior hairstylist at a major health salon, particularly skilled at cutting bangs…"
"Next," Lin Yuan interrupted once more.
Boss Xue was silent for a moment before breaking into a laugh. "It seems Young Master Lin has high standards. But don't worry, I believe this next one will meet your requirements. Follow me."
She led Lin Yuan to a striking young woman.
The woman appeared to be around twenty-four or twenty-five, her sleek ponytail accentuating her delicate yet fierce features. Even by Lin Yuan's rigorous aesthetic standards, she was a solid 90 out of 100.
However, her face remained as cold as ice, her expression devoid of emotion. She stood completely still, unmoved by Lin Yuan and Boss Xue's presence, her eyes frozen over like an unyielding glacier.
"This is Chen Yu," Boss Xue introduced, a hint of pride in her voice. "I personally trained her. She has been a top assassin for the past three and a half years. Before that, she was a mercenary abroad for six months, emerging from warzones unscathed, like an unstoppable machine of death. Her record is flawless, her skills impeccable. And, of course, she possesses both beauty and a perfectly proportioned body. She's a little cold, but surely someone as handsome as Young Master Lin could melt her icy heart? Isn't she perfect?"
Lin Yuan studied Chen Yu carefully before nodding. "Yes, she is indeed perfect."
"Her abilities, experience, and appearance—flawless."
Boss Xue was about to respond when Lin Yuan spoke again, interrupting her.
"But, Boss Xue, didn't I make it clear from the start? I am looking for a bodyguard, not an assassin."
No matter how exceptional she was, a killer was still a killer. And that was not what he needed, at least not quite.
"What I require is a bodyguard, someone skilled in close combat. Not a trained killer."
His words, so blunt and unwavering, caused a rare shift in Chen Yu's icy gaze, as if for the first time, a ripple of emotion flickered beneath the surface.
Boss Xue, on the other hand, was left momentarily stunned.
Then, an expression of realization dawned upon her face as she eyed Lin Yuan with renewed amusement.
She was now about seventy percent certain—Lin Yuan was impotent.
Even in the face of a woman as striking as Chen Yu, one who carried both deadly skill and an irresistible, cold allure, he remained unmoved? Was he even a man?
And to top it all off, he was adamant about seeking a bodyguard skilled in close combat.
Was he… gay?
Only Lin Yuan knew the truth.
First, Chen Yu was not for sale, even if he wanted to buy her. Boss Xue valued her too much to part with her easily.
And second… well, the real reason was something Boss Xue could never guess.
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