Lin Chuyue was cold and haughty, but instead of getting angry, Xiao Ye just chuckled.
He knew that his little fiancée was a complete spitfire.
And he just happened to love seeing her get all fiery and feisty.
Xiao Ye took a half step forward, wrapped an arm around Lin Chuyue's slender waist, and declared with a laugh, "There's no need for such formalities between us. The Lin Family's affairs are my affairs."
"Even one day as a couple creates a deep bond. It's only natural for me to stand up for my wife."
"So from now on, don't mention anything about repaying me or owing me. After we're married, I'll do whatever you say."
Lin Chuyue's ears flushed red.
'What nonsense is this shameless rogue spouting?'
'When did I ever agree to marry him?!'
Meanwhile, Lin Aoshan, who was standing to the side, saw how close the two were, and the heavy weight on his heart finally lifted.
'It seems Chuyue wasn't violated by Han Fei. Instead, by a strange twist of fate, she and this boy...'
'Everything is fated; we have no control over it at all!'
Lin Aoshan couldn't help but shake his head in wonder. Destiny is truly inescapable!
"Chuyue, since you two have already pledged your lives to each other, then the wedding..."
Before Lin Aoshan could finish, Lin Chuyue's phone suddenly rang.
She answered immediately. A choked sob came from the other end. "President Lin, save me!"
"Liu Dan?"
Lin Chuyue froze for a second before it clicked. She roared into the phone, "Han Fei, don't you dare hurt her!"
Last night, she had attended a commercial event on a yacht, accompanied by her secretary, Liu Dan.
After a few drinks, her entire body had felt uncomfortably hot, as if it were on fire.
Liu Dan had rushed her to the lower deck of the yacht, allowing her a narrow escape. Otherwise, Han Fei would have devoured her completely!
"Lin Chuyue, that waste of space Ding Yin still hasn't brought you here. I'm done waiting!"
"Your secretary is in my hands. Get over to Night Bar right now, or I'll chop her up and feed her to the fish!"
"If you're late, you won't even find a bone fragment, let alone a complete body!"
Han Fei shouted arrogantly.
Liu Dan was terrified and wailed, "President Lin, save me! I don't want to die!"
SLAM!
The call ended.
Lin Chuyue clutched her phone, her face deathly pale.
'Liu Dan was dragged into this because of me. I can't just stand by and do nothing!'
"Grandpa, I have to go out. I'll be back soon."
As Lin Chuyue spoke, she tried to leave, but Xiao Ye grabbed her wrist. "Idiot, if you go now, you'll be walking right into a trap."
"Let go! Liu Dan was captured because of me. I have to do something!"
Lin Chuyue's mind was made up; she had to go.
A smirk played on Xiao Ye's lips. 'As expected of the woman fated to be mine.'
'She seems as cold as frost, but she's actually loyal and righteous, clear about her debts and grievances, and willing to risk her own life to save someone.'
'She—has passed the test!'
Xiao Ye took a pill from his pocket and pressed it into Lin Chuyue's hand. "Your grandfather is injured. This pill will help him recover quickly."
"You stay here and look after him. Leave the rescue to me."
"But..."
Lin Chuyue wanted to refuse, but then she remembered what Xiao Ye was capable of and nodded reluctantly. "Alright. You have a better chance of saving her. This debt..."
"Hold on. You can thank me when I get back. After all, you're my woman."
Xiao Ye gave Lin Chuyue's cheek a light pinch, then turned and left, his figure cutting a dashing profile as he walked away.
Lin Chuyue glared at his retreating back, her cheeks puffed out in frustration. She could feel them burning.
'I should chop his hands off! That'll teach him to take liberties with me again!'
「Night Bar.」
Inside a lavish private room, Han Fei was sprawled on a sofa.
A beautiful woman in black stockings sat on his lap, feeding him wine from her own mouth.
"Young Master Han, don't worry. I was Lin Chuyue's secretary for three years. I know her better than anyone. She'll definitely come."
"Hmph! If you weren't so useless and hadn't lost her, I would've had my fill of her last night!"
"Young Master Han, how was I supposed to know Lin Chuyue had such high tolerance? She was afflicted with Gu poison and drank that spiked wine, but she still managed to get away."
Liu Dan quickly sidled up to him. "Don't worry, this time I'll make sure to hold her down. I absolutely won't let her run away! I even tripled the dose in her drink."
"Then... Young Master Han, you can have the pleasure of both of us!"
Han Fei was finally somewhat satisfied. He gave Liu Dan a rough squeeze. "You're not as dumb as you look. Hold her down for me later, and you'll get what's coming to you!"
Liu Dan pressed herself against him. "Ooh, Young Master Han, you're so naughty!"
"After this is done, don't forget what you promised me... that ten percent of the company shares..."
"Look at you, what a little tramp. I always keep my word."
Han Fei's interest was piqued. He roughly pushed Liu Dan down onto the sofa.
BANG!
A tremendous crash echoed through the room!
The door slammed into the wall so hard that cracks spiderwebbed across its surface.
Han Fei shuddered in fright, then turned around furiously. "Fuck! Who the hell dares to ruin my fun!"
Xiao Ye strode into the room. "It's your grandpa!"
"Who the fuck are you? You dare act all high and mighty in front of me? Do you have any idea who I am?"
Han Fei opened his mouth to curse, but Xiao Ye hauled him to his feet and slapped him across the face.
SLAP!
"You deserved that for having such a filthy mouth!"
"Fuck, you dare to hit me?!"
Han Fei clutched his stinging face, his expression one of utter shock.
'He's the great Young Master of the Han Family! In all of Jiangcheng, who would dare to lay a finger on him?!'
SLAP!
Xiao Ye slapped him again. "Damn right I'm hitting you! You've got a death wish, lusting after my woman!"
With that, he followed up with a heavy punch that knocked Han Fei out cold.
Liu Dan's face was ashen. She trembled as she looked at Xiao Ye. "I... I'm President Lin's secretary. I was forced to do this."
"Forced? Forced to demand ten percent of the company's shares? You've got quite an appetite!"
Seeing that Xiao Ye already knew, Liu Dan stopped making excuses. She unbuttoned her shirt, revealing a large expanse of pale skin, and leaned in.
"Hey handsome, just let me go, and I'll do anything you want."
"I have no interest in damaged goods like you!"
Xiao Ye's face was full of contempt. He felt that even looking at her would dirty his eyes.
'I'm a man who's been with a goddess. Why would I pick up trash from a dumpster?'
'Still, I can't let this scumbag and this bitch off so easily!'
He grabbed Liu Dan's chin with one hand, picked up the glass of wine from the table, and forced it all down her throat.
Then he looked toward the door. "You lot, get in here!"
The thugs who were supposed to be protecting Han Fei shuffled in, bruised and battered, not daring to raise their heads.
"Sir, we were blind before. We beg you, please don't hit us anymore."
"Shut up!"
Xiao Ye snorted and tossed Liu Dan toward them. "She's all yours."
With that, he effortlessly lifted the still-unconscious Han Fei with one hand and strode out the door.
The thugs didn't dare to stop him. Staring at the disheveled Liu Dan, they slowly closed in.
They finally had an outlet for the frustrated rage from the beating they had just taken.
Soon, Liu Dan's horrified screams filled the room. "No, don't come near me! Aaaah—"
CLICK!
Xiao Ye locked the door from the outside.
'A taste of their own medicine!'
'Anyone who dares to plot against my wife must face the consequences!'
Meanwhile, the Han Family estate was brightly decorated with lanterns and banners for a grand banquet. The entrance was lined with luxury cars.
Han Buqun stared toward the entrance, his expression sour. "Why isn't Han Fei back yet? He was supposed to publicly announce his marriage to Lin Chuyue. If he ruins this, I'll break his legs!"
Nearby, Ding Shan Jia set down his teacup and said with a smile, his eyes narrowed, "Patriarch, there is no need to rush. That Lin Chuyue possesses the destiny of a Nine Heavens Phoenix Maiden. Her eminence is beyond description."
"As long as she marries into our family, she is certain to help the Han Family soar to new heights! As for who the groom is... that is not important."
Han Buqun froze for a few seconds, then a look of intense greed flashed in his eyes.
"It seems my worthless grandson isn't fated to marry the number one beauty of Jiangcheng!"
With that, Han Buqun waved over a subordinate. "Go to the Lin Family at once. Bring Lin Chuyue to me!"
"Whatever it takes, she is marrying into the Han Family today!"