The Master Descends the Mountain: My Destined CEO

At her words,

the entire room fell silent.

No one had expected Chu Yan to be so protective of Xiao Ye.

Ding Qi's expression darkened, but he still managed to force a smile. "Fine. We'll do as Miss Chu says."

"I'm a magnanimous man. I don't squabble with uncouth individuals, and I certainly wouldn't want to disappoint a beautiful woman."

"Cut the crap. Who the hell do you think you are?" Chu Yan scoffed, not holding back in the slightest. "Get lost. You're an eyesore!"

'If it weren't for the fact that I want Lin Chuyue to see just how ridiculously wrong she is, I would've thrown this annoying guy out long ago.'

At this thought, a smile crept onto her face. 'I can't wait to see the look on her face when she learns the truth.'

'She'll be sick with regret!'

"Miss Lin, I hope you don't regret this later."

"Miss Chu, stop talking! I won't regret it!"

Lin Chuyue's tone was decisive. In the past few days, she felt she had seen Xiao Ye for who he truly was.

It was true that he had saved her, but he had also nearly plunged the Lin Family into crisis several times.

She had once thought Xiao Ye was a good person, someone who had saved her time and again. But now he was slandering Ding Qi so viciously.

'He has a character problem. He probably only helped me because he's after my looks.'

"Miss Chu, I hope *you* don't regret this later for being such a poor judge of character!"

With that, Lin Chuyue turned to Xiao Ye. "Soon, the funds from the Han Family will be transferred to the Lin Family's account."

"When that happens, I'll transfer a sum of money to you. Consider it repayment for your kindness. After that, we'll have nothing to do with each other. And don't you ever come to the Lin Family again!"

"Excellent, Lin Chuyue. Remember what you said today,"

Chu Yan said with a slight smile, pulling Xiao Ye toward the exit. "Let's go. There's no need to stay here and take this abuse."

Xiao Ye let out a helpless sigh.

'So be it. Time will prove everything.'

He followed Chu Yan out, looking somewhat dejected.

Chu Yan looked at his imposing figure and made a sincere invitation. "Xiao Ye, come with me to Jiangnan."

"You've been so good to her, saving her time and again, you even gave her the Han Family's assets. And this is how she treats you."

"Even I, an outsider, feel indignant on your behalf. You don't have to keep helping her."

But Xiao Ye just shook his head. "Chuyue doesn't know anything. Ding Qi has deceived her."

"She's not stupid. She's just too kind-hearted, and that's why she's a poor judge of character."

"Once she sees the truth, she'll understand my intentions."

"You…"

Chu Yan looked at his handsome profile, a pang of jealousy in her heart.

'Why can't I ever meet a man this good?'

'That Lin Chuyue has all the luck!'

Meanwhile, Lin Chuyue hastily concluded the press conference and returned to the Lin residence.

She sank onto the sofa, exhausted. Suddenly, her phone rang.

"President Lin, the liquid assets from the Han Family's accounts have been transferred. It's not much, though—only 150 million. The rest of their money is all tied up in business investments."

"The earliest we can expect a return on those is the end of the year."

The gloom in Lin Chuyue's heart vanished instantly. After hanging up, she checked the company's account.

In addition to the 150 million, there were several tens of millions more in liquid capital.

On top of that, she had already listed much of the Han Family's real estate and some antiques for sale, which would bring in more funds over time.

'In that case, I should hurry up and repay what I owe Ding Qi.'

'His gaze has been getting more and more intense lately. If I drag this out, who knows what might happen.'

With this thought, Lin Chuyue steeled herself and transferred the entire 150 million into Ding Qi's account.

「In a hotel room.」

Ding Qi had his arm around Liu Dan, puffing on a cigarette.

Suddenly, his phone chimed. He glanced at it, and his eyes shot wide open.

'There's an extra 150 million in my account. Transferred from the Lin Family's account.'

'That foolish woman, Lin Chuyue, actually gave me this much money!'

Liu Dan saw it too, and her face lit up. "Oh, Young Master Ding, congratulations! But I deserve some credit, too, right? If I hadn't mentioned 150 million, she wouldn't have given you that much!"

Young Master Ding cupped her face and gave her a rough kiss. "Of course. Didn't you say you hated Lin Chuyue? We'll spring the trap now, and I'll let you take out all your anger on her!"

They spent the whole night entangled in the sheets. The next day, Ding Qi, looking refreshed and energetic, arrived at the Lin residence.

When the members of the Lin Family saw it was him, they all rushed out to greet him.

Ding Qi beamed at Lin Chuyue, the greed in his eyes barely concealed. "Chuyue, I received your payment from yesterday!"

"I've already transferred the money to the Ding Family. Now all you have to do is relax and wait for the dividends."

Lin Chuyue had felt a flicker of panic when she saw the look in his eyes.

But his words put her at ease.

'If he were really a con man, he would've taken the money and run yesterday. He wouldn't have come back.'

Lin Yinghao's face was beaming. "Young Master Ding, you're incredible! The Lin Family will be relying on your support from now on!"

Everyone crowded around, showering him with praise. Only Lin Aoshan's expression was grim.

He pulled Lin Chuyue to a corner and asked in a low voice, "Why did you transfer the money to Ding Qi?"

"He conceded a lot to the Huo Family so that we could acquire the Han Family's assets. This is what we owe him."

"You...!" Lin Aoshan was at a loss for words. "Why didn't you discuss this with me first?!"

Lin Chuyue's fine brows knitted together. "Grandpa, you don't actually believe what Xiao Ye said, do you?"

"He has no evidence and just slanders people for no reason. He has a bad character. Nothing he says can be trusted!"

"You… You have no idea what his master is capable of! He was an extraordinary man, a master of physiognomy who could read a person's character from their face. Maybe Xiao Ye saw something, too."

"Physiognomy?"

Lin Chuyue was completely unconvinced. "If things like that were real, the world would be in chaos!"

"Chuyue, what are you waiting for? Hurry over and thank Young Master Ding. He came here especially for you."

"It's a good thing we got rid of that Xiao Ye. Imagine if he came back and angered Young Master Ding again."

"That Xiao Ye is a jinx. If you see him around here again, drive him off! Don't let him dirty the grounds of the Lin Family!"

After dealing with the fawning Lin Family, Ding Qi took his leave.

But not long after he left, Lin Chuyue received a text from him.

After glancing at the address in the message, Lin Chuyue helped Lin Aoshan to a seat.

"Grandpa, I have to go out for a bit. Don't worry about it, just get some rest. Relax, I'll handle everything."

With that, she followed the directions Ding Qi had sent and went to Number One Chunjiang Road.

When the car stopped, she stared at the extravagant sign before her, somewhat bewildered.

Zunlong Clubhouse?

'No matter how you look at it, this is a nightclub.'

'Why would Ding Qi invite me to a place like this?'

She was just about to call Ding Qi when, unexpectedly, he called her first. "Chuyue, have you arrived? I'm in private room 4."

"Come on over as soon as you get here. I've invited a few friends. We're going to have some fun."

'Right. Most rich young masters like coming to places like this. He's probably just hosting his friends.'

With that thought, Lin Chuyue strode through the magnificent doors.

Private Room 4.

Lin Chuyue slowly pushed the door open.

Three people were sitting on the sofa.

Ding Qi, Liu Dan, and another man.

When she saw the man's face clearly, Lin Chuyue's pupils constricted in shock!