"Demons?" Zhao Tianhao scoffed. The world he'd stumbled upon was that of *Hanson and the Beast*.
The background story is that tens of millions of years ago, an alien spaceship arrived on Earth. An unexpected chemical reaction occurred between the alien genes and animals.
This caused the animals to mutate, becoming able to transform into humans, and even gaining superhuman strength.
After so many years, demons and humans have long since become indistinguishable, completely integrated into human life.
They live completely like humans in their daily lives. Even the Demon Management Bureau can't tell them apart.
The Demon Management Bureau was initially established to prevent demons from transforming and disrupting normal human life.
After all, it's the 21st century now.
However, since Yun Zhonghe took office, everything has changed.
He thought extremely and believed that the noble bloodline of the demon race should be preserved, strictly prohibiting intermarriage between demons and humans. Anyone found doing so is arrested.
Zhao Tianhao had previously been worrying about when he would advance to Grandmaster. Now he no longer had to worry.
As for whether he could win or lose, he wasn't worried at all.
So many years had passed. The power of the demon race had long been severely weakened; their current strength was only slightly stronger than an ordinary person. Capturing someone still required specialized high-tech weapons.
Erasing memories also required high-tech weapons; there was no fluctuation of demonic energy, no trace of demonic magic.
"World integration successful."
Zhao Tianhao felt nothing had changed, yet he also felt something had changed.
Suddenly, a news headline appeared: popular star Jia Bingbing was cast in "Painted Skin 8"—had she already integrated? Zhao Tianhao left the villa and went to the company.
He ordered his subordinates to collect information on Yuan Shuai, and soon Yuan Shuai's information was on his desk.
It showed that Yuan Shuai went to Hengdian to film, sold his house, borrowed money for the film, and was scammed. He lost everything, owing over two million yuan in debt, and his father was hospitalized.
Of course, it was possible he was faking it.
But whether he was faking illness or not was irrelevant to Zhao Tianhao. According to the latest information, Yuan Shuai is currently going on blind dates. He's decided to find a rich woman and sell himself to pay off his debts.
Is the plot starting this fast?
Thinking of this, Zhao Tianhao couldn't let him meet his pet.
Since he's short of money, that makes things easier.
Zhao Tianhao got in his car and headed to Tuanjiehu Zoo. While Zhao Tianhao was waiting for Yuan Shuai at his place, Yuan Shuai was on a blind date with a rich woman.
"I recently invested in a movie, but the cash flow is a bit tight. My father's health isn't good either. I'd like to ask you for help. Also, I have a small request," Yuan Shuai said awkwardly to the rich woman. After observing her reaction, he carefully added, "After we get married, I hope... I don't want to... that."
"Huh? What do you mean by 'that'?" the rich woman didn't understand.
"You mean, sexual intercourse," Yuan Shuai said awkwardly.
The rich woman looked at Yuan Shuai with a mocking expression.
"I think it's not entirely impossible, as long as we cultivate our feelings for each other,"
Yuan Shuai was interrupted before he could finish speaking by the wealthy woman, who was already furious with him.
The wealthy woman slammed her hand on the table angrily and shouted, "You piece of trash! Do you think you're made of gold or silver? Selling your art, not your body? You're over thirty! How could you even think of that? What kind of shabby school are you attending to? What kind of celebrity are you pretending to be? You're just a janitor in a zoo!"
Yuan Shuai awkwardly glanced around at the crowd drawn by the wealthy woman's voice. After hearing what she said, he couldn't stand it any longer and got up to leave.
Seeing this, the rich woman took out a spoon and poked Yuan Shuai's leg. Looking at his flat crotch, devoid of any curves, she mocked, "The amount you want is just what I'd pay for a game of cards. No problem. But marriage? You're not worthy. Just looking at your pretty face, I can tell you're all show and no substance. But, well, you're good-looking, so all you need is a little service awareness."
The rich woman took Yuan Shuai's phone, saving her number as she said, "Call this tonight, ma'am. I have a special preference. Good service, money's no problem."
Yuan Shuai, as if stung, immediately yelled at the rich woman, "Shameless, huh? You think I'm a gigolo?" Then he left.
The rich woman, enraged, shouted at Yuan Shuai's retreating back, "Go to hell! Looking at your short, stocky body, you're not even fit to be a gigolo!"
Yuan Shuai really wanted to teach this rich woman a lesson.
However, he endured it. After leaving the restaurant, Yuan Shuai had a feeling, whether it was his imagination or not, that someone was following him. And he was right; Zhao Tianhao's men had been monitoring his movements.
However, it wasn't just Zhao Tianhao's men; a stunningly beautiful young woman was also following him. Zhao Tianhao's men noticed the woman, but Zhao Tianhao had ordered them not to disturb her.
Fortunately, the woman left after seeing Yuan Shuai return home.
Back at his residence, Yuan Shuai had a bad feeling when he saw the open door. Had the debt collectors come to his house?
Just as he was about to turn and run, he was surrounded by Zhao Tianhao's men.
Seeing the burly men in black surrounding him, Yuan Shuai gave up on running away.
"Brother, I really don't have any money. Please give me some more time. I promise I'll pay it back."
"Get in." One of the men pulled out a pistol and pointed it at Yuan Shuai's head.
Yuan Shuai's pupils constricted in shock when he saw the gun. This was clearly not the group that had come to collect his debts. Trembling, Yuan Shuai entered the house and saw a man stroking an elephant's trunk.
Yuan Shuai stared at Zhao Tianhao in surprise.
Because he clearly didn't recognize him.
As if sensing Yuan Shuai's surprise, Zhao Tianhao turned and smiled at him.
"You don't need to know who I am. I'm here to help you."
Seeing Yuan Shuai's disbelief, Zhao Tianhao continued, "You owe a lot of money. I can help you pay it all off, and even cover your father's hospital bills."
Yuan Shuai was tempted, but he knew there's no such thing as a free lunch.
"What do I need to give in return?" Yuan Shuai asked.
"Smart, didn't you save a fox at the zoo when you were little? A little boy tried to throw sulfuric acid on her, and you stopped him. You got a scar on your chest."
"Yes, yes." Yuan Shuai had long forgotten about it, but hearing Zhao Tianhao's words, he vaguely remembered something.
"What I need you to do is very simple. Continue arranging blind dates. Tomorrow, if a very beautiful young woman comes to you, tell her the truth: you're doing it for your father's job, not specifically to protect that fox."
"If she doesn't care and insists on repaying the favor, then have her come to me. As long as she meets my needs, the repayment is successful. Do you understand?"
Zhao Tianhao exuded an imposing aura, staring intently at Yuan Shuai.
"I understand," Yuan Shuai replied fearfully, sensing Zhao Tianhao's imposing aura, even though he didn't know it was murderous intent.
For a moment, he truly felt death.
Although Zhao Tianhao's murderous intent wasn't overwhelming, it had still resulted in the slaughter of many people in the world of *Joy of Life*.
Putting aside Zhao Tianhao's strength, his murderous aura alone was something Yuan Shuai couldn't withstand.
Zhao Tianhao gestured to his subordinate.
The subordinate immediately stepped forward, took out 100,000 yuan and an address, and handed it to Yuan Shuai.
"I'm a man of principle. As long as that woman comes as promised, I'll clear your debt and your father's hospital fees. Understand?"
"Understood." Yuan Shuai nodded frantically.
This small matter was worth over two million yuan. Of course, he was willing.
"Don't try any tricks. Think about those debt collectors, think about your father. If you don't convince that woman by tomorrow, you can start thinking about where you're going to be buried." Zhao Tianhao finished speaking and left.
Hearing Zhao Tianhao's words, Yuan Shuai finally snapped out of his joy at being about to pay off the debt.
This money wasn't so easy to get. If he didn't fulfill Zhao Tianhao's demands, this money would be his coffin money.
Just then, Yuan Shuai received a WeChat message.
It was from an agent on Youyuan.com.
Yuan Shuai had been using this dating site for a while, and of course, had messed things up many times. He couldn't get over his inner conflict—wanting to have his cake and eat it too.
He wanted a rich woman to pay off his debts, but didn't want to sell himself.
He was just daydreaming…