{Chapter: 120 Reverse the plot! Buy Shi Shengnan!}
The second point to note is that Lin Yuan truly did not come here specifically to find Chen Yu, even though she was considered an exceptional catch in the original novel. He hadn't expected to encounter her in this place at all.
Lin Yuan's actual purpose for coming here was to find a different bodyguard—one with exceptional skill in hand-to-hand combat.
Back when Ye Feng met Chen Yu, there seemed to have been some prior connection between them during his time as a mercenary. However, Lin Yuan couldn't quite recall the exact missions Ye Feng undertook afterward.
That being said, if things unfolded smoothly, Lin Yuan would consider pursuing Chen Yu at a later stage. For now, he had a clear goal and intended to stick to his original plan before entertaining any other possibilities. He wasn't the kind of man who let his dick dictate his every move… well, at least not all the time.
Ye Feng had previously come across the bodyguard Lin Yuan was searching for. The individual was a master of close-quarters combat, boxing, and various hand-to-hand fighting techniques. It seemed that they had crossed paths while engaging in underground fights.
Given Lin Yuan's wealth and influence, there was naturally no need for him to personally seek out such individuals. However, the fact that this particular fighter had not yet been recognized as a bodyguard raised some questions. Was this person truly not qualified? Or had they simply remained undiscovered by the right people?
According to his knowledge, at this point in time, that individual should be in the Scarlet Bar.
Lin Yuan frowned as he mulled over his thoughts.
"Master Lin, are you dissatisfied with the bodyguards we have available?" Boss Xue asked with a slight smile beneath her mask. "If that's the case, I do apologize. If possible, could you be more specific about what you're looking for?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment before replying, "Alright, let's do this. Gather all the individuals who meet two simple conditions—height of at least 1.8 meters and a sturdy build. Let me pick from them. Is that acceptable, Boss Xue?"
Upon hearing his direct request, Boss Xue's expression took on an increasingly peculiar look.
She couldn't help but feel that the probability of Lin Yuan being gay had just increased by another ten percent.
"Of course," she responded in an odd tone before clapping her hands.
Almost immediately, a bartender with a name tag reading 'Xiao Liu' stepped forward and brought out over a dozen people from a nearby room. Each one was tall and powerfully built, exuding a strong presence.
They lined up in a neat row, standing silently, awaiting Lin Yuan's judgment.
Boss Xue gestured towards them and allowed Lin Yuan to make his selection.
Lin Yuan scrutinized them carefully, his gaze sharp and focused as he examined each one individually.
Seeing the seriousness in his eyes as he appraised the men, Boss Xue's expression became even stranger.
Before long, Lin Yuan's eyes lit up as he locked onto one particular figure.
Boss Xue followed his gaze with curiosity.
Lin Yuan's choice was indeed an impressive one.
The individual he had selected was a brawny fighter with short black hair, standing just slightly shorter than Lin Yuan at approximately 1.8 meters. Its skeletal structure was large, with shoulders much broader than Lin Yuan's. Every inch of its body was packed with muscle, and a distinct scar ran along its face.
Despite its fierce features, there was an unexpected delicateness to his overall appearance—an intriguing contradiction that made him stand out.
Without hesitation, Lin Yuan pointed at the muscular fighter and declared, "I've chosen it."
Boss Xue's masked face took on an even more peculiar expression.
At this point, she was almost certain—Lin Yuan was undeniably gay.
Not only had he chosen the strongest-looking person available, but he had also gone for one with a mixture of fierceness and delicate charm.
His taste was truly… unique.
However, she suspected that Lin Yuan might be in for a disappointment.
With an odd tone, Boss Xue spoke up, "Master Lin, are you sure about this choice?"
"I have to tell you beforehand—don't get the wrong idea. That's not a man, but a woman."
"You're not interested in Chen Yu? Are you really choosing Shi Shengnan?"
Boss Xue had originally assumed that Lin Yuan was looking for a rugged, wrestling-style companion who could double as a bodyguard. Yet now, she was completely thrown off by his choice.
What she didn't expect was for Lin Yuan to nod with confidence and say, "I know she's a woman. I still want her."
Boss Xue was stunned.
The unusually tall and powerfully built Shi Shengnan was also taken aback.
He wanted her? Shi Shengnan?
What was so special about her?
Boss Xue wasn't the only one with this thought—Shi Shengnan herself was equally baffled.
But Lin Yuan already knew the truth. Despite being a woman, Shi Shengnan was incredibly gifted.
While male and female skeletal structures shared similarities, there were still notable differences. Hormonal factors such as testosterone typically made male bones denser and muscles larger, which was why, on average, men had greater physical strength than women of the same size.
For most female bodyguards, the primary concern was whether they had enough raw strength to protect their employer effectively. If they were too weak, then who would protect whom?
Shi Shengnan, however, was different.
From childhood, she had always been unusually tall and strong—far surpassing boys her age in physical prowess.
Hailing from a rural background, she had endured malnutrition growing up, yet her strength had never wavered.
Because of her height and muscular build, she had once been mistaken for a boy and trafficked into forced labor in the city.
She spent three years hauling bricks, developing an even more defined muscular structure.
Later, through an introduction, she entered the world of underground boxing, training relentlessly for several years.
After proving her skills in the ring, she was recruited into the Bloody Tavern as a formidable fighter.
It was only after she was brought in that Boss Xue realized, much to her astonishment, that Shi Shengnan was actually a woman.
This revelation had made things awkward within the tavern.
On one hand, she was strong enough to be mistaken for a man. On the other hand, she was still a woman, making her an anomaly that neither side knew how to categorize.
As a result, no buyers had been interested in her.
Yet Lin Yuan understood her true value. Not only was Shi Shengnan physically gifted and powerful, but her mastery of close combat and boxing was second to none. In terms of sheer skill, she was nearly on par with the protagonist, Ye Feng.
In the original novel, Boss Xue, being wealthy and pragmatic, had kept Shi Shengnan around even though she couldn't sell her. She had provided for her for several years until Shi Shengnan grew restless and decided to return to boxing.
It was through this decision that she ultimately met Ye Feng and left the Bloody Tavern.
But this time, Lin Yuan planned to intercept her first.
Shi Shengnan was a bodyguard who was easy to recruit, utterly loyal, extraordinarily talented, unmatched in close combat, and capable of taking bullets if necessary. Aside from the lack of firearm expertise, she was nearly the perfect bodyguard.
After multiple confirmations, Boss Xue finalized the transaction with Lin Yuan and signed the contract.
The price? A mere 500,000 yuan.
Considering that she had been unwanted for years, this was an absolute bargain.
Boss Xue didn't consider it a loss. Meanwhile, Lin Yuan felt as if he had struck gold.
Once the contract was signed, Shi Shengnan turned to Lin Yuan with deep gratitude in her eyes.
She was straightforward by nature, a trait that hadn't changed despite her years in the Bloody Tavern.
Lin Yuan had shown no disgust or disdain for her—he had bought her without hesitation.
To Shi Shengnan, Lin Yuan had become her great benefactor.
[Ding! Purchased Shi Shengnan ahead of schedule! Reversed the plot! Reward: +1000 Counterattack Points!]
When the contract was signed, Lin Yuan had a system prompt in his mind.
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