The Master Descends the Mountain: My Destined CEO

Huo Wenhao panicked.

'He had gone to so much trouble to get that contract delivered, and it even had Xiao Ye's approval. If it was taken back now, not only would all his hard work go to waste, but what would happen if he pissed off Xiao Ye?'

'That was a responsibility he couldn't afford to bear!'

Lin Chuyue shook her head and looked Huo Wenhao straight in the eye. "Young Master Huo, it seems there are some things we need to get straight."

"You're a nice person, Young Master Huo, but we're not right for each other."

She didn't want to make her words too harsh. "Young Master Huo, you don't need to do any favors for the Lin Family on my account. I won't accept them."

"Right now, I just hope you'll take back the contract. That's the only way for the Lin Family to get back on track."

Huo Wenhao understood in an instant. 'Lin Chuyue thinks I like her!'

He shot to his feet, so startled he nearly leaped into the air.

"Someone! Get in here, quick!"

'I have to get my bodyguards in here as witnesses! I have to prove I didn't say anything, and I definitely have no feelings for Lin Chuyue whatsoever!'

'If Mr. Xiao misunderstands this, the entire Huo Family could be wiped out!'

'He might dare to poach a woman from one of the Four Young Masters of the Imperial City, but he wouldn't dare touch one of Xiao Ye's!'

Lin Chuyue thought Huo Wenhao was about to turn hostile and gave a bitter smile.

'Of course... I really am a curse upon the Lin Family, aren't I...'

'Sometimes, I truly wish I was just ordinary looking.'

Once the room was full of people, Huo Wenhao finally relaxed and hurriedly explained, "Miss Lin, you've misunderstood."

"I don't like you, and I have absolutely no intention of forcing you to be with me."

"The reason I helped you was that I admire your proud and noble character."

Lin Chuyue looked up in disbelief. 'Could I have gotten it wrong?'

Huo Wenhao continued, "Miss Lin, to avoid any further misunderstanding, I think it's best if you leave now."

"Please remember, not in the past and not now, have I ever had the slightest interest in you, nor do I have any designs on you!"

Seeing Huo Wenhao looking like he was about to swear an oath to the heavens, Lin Chuyue felt a little awkward. She stood up to leave. "Alright. I hope Young Master Huo will seriously consider retracting the contract."

"Yes, yes, of course. Miss Lin, please see yourself out."

Once he was sure Lin Chuyue was far away, Huo Wenhao hurriedly dialed Xiao Ye's number. "Mr. Xiao, you must make some time for me, no matter what. There's something I need to explain to you face-to-face."

「Two hours later.」

「Southern Jiangcheng, Tingfeng Tea House.」

Huo Wenhao, his face wreathed in smiles, personally poured a cup of hot tea and respectfully placed it before Xiao Ye. "Mr. Xiao, please have some tea."

Xiao Ye could see right through him. "Just say it. What happened?"

"Well… Mr. Xiao, there's been a little misunderstanding. I kept doing favors for the Lin Family, and as a result, Miss Lin got the wrong idea and thought I might have some sort of designs on her."

"But that's absolutely false! I swear, I have absolutely no improper designs on Miss Lin!"

Huo Wenhao raised three fingers. "She's the woman you've taken a fancy to, Mr. Xiao. I wouldn't dare to covet her, not even if you lent me a hundred backbones!"

Of course, Xiao Ye knew he wouldn't dare. "Since you're the one who caused this mess with the Lin Family, you'll be the one to clean it up."

"As for people like Lin Yinghao, get rid of them all for me."

"However, they are my wife's family, so don't overdo it. Just drive them out of the Lin Family. That will be sufficient."

'If I were to do this myself, Lin Chuyue would definitely misunderstand me again.'

'Using Huo Wenhao's hand was clearly the most suitable path. It was also a chance to let Lin Chuyue sever these troublesome family ties.'

Huo Wenhao immediately agreed with a beaming smile. "Don't worry, Mr. Xiao. I will definitely handle it well!"

After saying that, he respectfully drove Xiao Ye back to the Lin Family residence.

However, he didn't leave immediately. Instead, he summoned his subordinates.

Once his men were assembled, he finally strode through the Lin Family's main gate.

At that moment, Lin Yinghao was ordering people around with great arrogance, looking quite pleased with himself. "Lin Chuyue, hurry and pack your things. Go find Young Master Huo."

"I'm telling you, this is your last chance. Did you hear me?"

Lin Chuyue watched him coldly. "Look at you, a petty man gloating over your success. You should watch out for retribution."

"Retribution? That's a laugh! Everything I'm doing is for the Lin Family! Are you really going to let the Lin Family be destroyed at the hands of a woman like you?!"

Xiao Ye pulled Lin Chuyue back. "Wife, don't waste your breath on someone like him. He'll get what's coming to him soon enough."

Without a second thought, Lin Yinghao shot back, "I'll have you know, you have no right to speak here!"

"Someone, throw this bumpkin out for me! Even Lin Chuyue is getting kicked out of the Lin Family. Do you really think you can stay?"

"Stop!"

Huo Wenhao strode into the villa, his face grim. "Lin Yinghao, you've got some serious nerve!"

With a THWACK, he threw the contract onto the floor. "The contract was signed, the money was paid, and you still don't have a single proposal ready!"

"Th-this…" Lin Yinghao was badly frightened. "Young Master Huo, developing a proposal takes time, wouldn't you say?"

"I've already given you time! A useless piece of trash will always be a useless piece of trash. You can't even do one simple thing right!"

Developing a proposal was supposed to take time, especially when it involved finance.

'Huo Wenhao was obviously here to cause trouble!'

Once Lin Yinghao thought it over, he immediately understood what was going on!

'It had to be Lin Chuyue who angered Young Master Huo! She dragged the Lin Family down with her!'

"You bitch! I told you to serve Young Master Huo well, but you wouldn't listen! I'm going to teach you a lesson today!"

Cursing foully, Lin Yinghao lunged forward to grab her hair.

Xiao Ye's reflexes were lightning fast. He wrapped an arm around Lin Chuyue's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace, then swung his other arm around and landed a backhand punch. "You're courting death!"

"AHH—!"

Lin Yinghao shrieked, clutching his nose as blood streamed from it. "You dare hit me!"

"You damn bumpkin, I'll kill you!"

When Huo Wenhao saw Lin Yinghao was about to attack again, he roared, "Stop!"

But Lin Yinghao thought he was shouting at Xiao Ye. A savage smile spread across his face. "Young Master Huo is furious. Let her go already!"

"Lin Chuyue belongs to Young Master Huo. Stop dreaming, you toad lusting after a swan!"

"Someone like you isn't even worthy of carrying Young Master Huo's shoes! Let go right now, or I'll have your arm chopped off and fed to the dogs!"

'Xiao Ye, carry his shoes?'

'This idiot Lin Yinghao is really trying to get him killed!'

The veins on Huo Wenhao's forehead bulged with rage. "Men! Restrain everyone from the Lin Family!"

His men immediately rushed forward, pinning Lin Yinghao and the others in place so they couldn't move.

"Young Master Huo! What are you doing?"

Lin Yinghao, shocked and enraged, struggled with all his might. "It was Xiao Ye who angered you! This has nothing to do with us!"

"He must have the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard to dare covet your woman! We were sincerely trying to offer Lin Chuyue to you!"

"Shut your mouth, you damn mutt!"

Huo Wenhao looked like he wanted to kick Lin Yinghao to death. "Miss Lin is a person, not an object! You think you can just give her away? Who do you think you are to tell me how to conduct my business!"

"Starting today, every single one of you will get out of the Lin Family home! The president of the Lin Clan is still Miss Lin."

"If anyone dares to stay, don't blame me for being merciless!"

"I'm only giving you one day. Do you understand?"

Lin Yinghao and the others were completely stunned, but not one of them dared to speak out in defiance.

All they could do was glare viciously at Lin Chuyue, their eyes filled with hatred.

'That two-faced bitch!'

'She went on and on about how she would never submit to Huo Wenhao, but in the end, didn't she still go running to him for help?'

'It's like being a whore but still wanting a monument to your virtue!'

Seeing that they had all been cowed into submission, Huo Wenhao looked sheepishly at Xiao Ye, not daring to say more.

It wasn't until he saw Xiao Ye give an impatient wave of his hand that he immediately turned to lead his men away. "Let's go!"

They vanished in a flash, leaving the Lin Family residence in utter disarray.

Lin Chuyue stared blankly at the doorway, not having expected that Huo Wenhao would actually go to such lengths… for her.

'Too bad… I am definitely not the kind of woman who would sacrifice herself for power and status!'

Remembering the look Huo Wenhao gave her before he left, a chill went through Lin Chuyue's heart.

"Xiao Ye, from now on, stay away from me!"

"There is nothing between us, and I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea!"