Chapter 58: Disciplining His Son for Him
Yuan Tianrui narrowed his eyes slightly. "Kid, you dare to be so arrogant right in front of me?"
Xiao Ye smiled faintly. "So what if I am?"
"Alright, stop talking! You think things aren't bad enough already?"
Lin Chuyue grabbed Xiao Ye to shut him up. 'This bastard, all he does is stir up trouble!'
Then she looked at Yuan Tianrui and said apologetically, "Young Master Yuan, he just came down from the mountains. He doesn't understand the ways of the world. I'm truly sorry."
"If there's anything you need, you can talk to me."
Yuan Tianrui's eyes lit up. He hadn't noticed before that a place like Jiangcheng actually had such a beautiful woman.
"Jiangnan truly lives up to its reputation as the home of beauties. To think that a little place like Jiangcheng could produce an absolute stunner like you."
Beside them, Bai Shoucheng's expression changed slightly. Fearing that Yuan Tianrui had taken a liking to Lin Chuyue, he quickly said, "Young Master Yuan, Lin Chuyue is Xiao Ye's fiancée."
'So she's already spoken for.'
Although Yuan Tianrui liked beautiful women, he had no interest whatsoever in other people's women. "Tch, how boring."
"Kid, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll give you one chance. Obediently return the Bai Family's things, then get on your knees and apologize. If you do, I'll let you off the hook."
"Otherwise, when the Yuan Family of the Imperial City makes a move, you'd better weigh your options and see if your pathetic life is enough to be trifled with."
Xiao Ye laughed. He still remembered the last time he met someone from the Yuan Family and how they had bowed and scraped before him.
To think a mere junior would dare to posture and show off in front of him.
He was just about to speak when Lin Chuyue shot him a glare, warning him to shut his mouth.
"Young Master Yuan, I'll make him apologize right now!"
"But his issues with the Bai and Ye Families didn't happen without reason. How about we skip the kneeling and apologizing?"
"As for the Bai Family's things... My Lin Family will return them!"
'That's my wife for you!'
'Look at her, still standing in front of me at a time like this.'
'She says she doesn't like me, but deep down, she's already head over heels in love!'
Xiao Ye's mood instantly improved. He chuckled and wrapped his arm around Lin Chuyue's slender waist. "Don't worry, honey. The Yuan Family wouldn't dare do anything to me."
After speaking, he looked at Yuan Tianrui. "You're Yuan Gang's son, right? Go back and ask your dad if he knows who I am."
"Don't let this turn into a situation where I'm fine, but your dad breaks your legs instead."
"How do you know my dad's name?"
Yuan Tianrui thought for a moment, then it dawned on him. "You punk, you must have seen it on the financial news."
"How dare you use my dad to scare me! Kid, you're finished!"
"Men, teach this clueless fool a lesson!"
Yuan Tianrui waved his hand, and the subordinates who had come with him instantly surrounded them.
Every one of them was burly and broad-shouldered, their gazes hostile.
Lin Chuyue's expression changed slightly. Her gaze toward Xiao Ye filled with even more dissatisfaction. "Apologize! Quickly!"
"It's one thing if you get yourself into trouble, but don't drag our Lin Family into it!"
"Don't worry, honey. He wouldn't dare. If he lays a hand on me, Yuan Gang will definitely break his legs!"
Xiao Ye's dismissiveness left Yuan Tianrui dumbfounded.
This was the first time he'd ever met someone who dared to use his own elder to suppress him!
The Yuan Family was a prestigious family in Shanghai. His father knew only top-tier bigwigs. How could he possibly know a mere Daoist?
"You punk, you really won't cry until you see the coffin. What are you all standing around for? Get him!"
The Yuan Family thugs surrounding Xiao Ye didn't hesitate, swinging their fists at him.
Xiao Ye pulled Lin Chuyue behind him with one hand and stuck out his long leg.
THUD!
THUD!
Clean and efficient.
The burly men were kicked down by Xiao Ye one after another, sent rolling all over the ground.
Seeing this, Ye Zude hurriedly shouted, "Young Master Yuan, this kid is a really good fighter!"
"A good fighter?" Yuan Tianrui scoffed. "Perfect. I happen to have studied under a famous master for a few years."
"In that case, Xiao Ye, I'll test you myself!"
With that, he took a step forward, his fist swinging toward Xiao Ye's face!
Originally, out of respect for the Yuan Family, Xiao Ye hadn't planned on hurting him.
But he never expected this reckless kid to actually try and fight him. In that case, he shouldn't be blamed for what came next!
'I'll just help that old bastard Yuan Gang teach his son a lesson!'
Xiao Ye raised his hand and effortlessly grabbed Yuan Tianrui's arm.
Then, before his opponent's shocked eyes, he sent a fist flying.
POW!
Yuan Tianrui stumbled back a few steps as a warm stream flowed down from his nose.
"You... you actually dared to hit Young Master Yuan!"
On the surface, Ye Zude was furious, but inwardly, he was blooming with joy.
'This Xiao Ye is really courting death, daring to lay a hand on someone from the Yuan Family.'
'This is great! With the Yuan Family dealing with Xiao Ye, my Ye Family's crisis will be over!'
Yuan Tianrui had never suffered such a loss before. He stared daggers at Xiao Ye. "You..."
"You what?" Xiao Ye crooked his finger. "Come on."
Yuan Tianrui took a fearful step back. An expert knows the score; from that one move, he knew he was no match for Xiao Ye.
He had come here planning to use his status to intimidate people, so he hadn't brought many men.
"Kid, if you've got the guts, don't you run!"
"I'm going to get more people! You just wait! I swear I'll beat you so bad you'll be looking for your teeth on the floor!"
After saying his piece, Yuan Tianrui left in a hurry with his men.
Seeing this, Bai Shoucheng knew what was good for him and followed them out, lest he be caught and beaten violently by Xiao Ye.
Ye Zude's eyes were full of venom. "Xiao Ye, you just wait!"
Watching the group leave, Lin Chuyue's heart grew unusually heavy.
"Xiao Ye! You actually dared to attack Young Master Yuan! Do you have any idea you're courting death?!"
"Did you think you'd be fine just because you know Chu Yan? Let me tell you, compared to the Yuan Family, the Chu Family is nothing!"
"I'm done! You can solve this yourself!"
But Xiao Ye didn't seem to care at all. "Honey, you can rest assured. The Yuan Family won't dare to do anything to me."
"You!" Lin Chuyue was too angry to speak. She stalked straight into her room. "You're hopeless!"
SLAM!
The door was slammed shut.
Although Lin Chuyue was angry, when she thought about how Xiao Ye had saved her from danger several times, she knew she couldn't just stand by and watch him die.
Right now, the only one who could possibly help was Huo Wenhao.
She took out her phone, thinking to herself, 'Xiao Ye, I swear, this is the last time I'm getting involved in your business! After this, I won't owe you anything anymore!'
The call connected quickly.
"Miss Lin, what can I do for you?"
"Young Master Huo, could I trouble you to come to the Lin Family estate? I have a matter... that I'd like your help with."
Huo Wenhao had also heard about the incident with the Yuan Family. "Is it because of the Yuan Family?"
"Yes. That guy, Xiao Ye, is just too reckless. He actually hit someone from the Yuan Family. I'm afraid this matter won't end well. I was hoping Young Master Huo could help put in a good word."
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
Huo Wenhao, of course, knew the Yuan Family wouldn't dare do anything to Xiao Ye, so he agreed readily. "I'm on my way."
「A short while later.」
Lin Chuyue walked out of her room and saw Xiao Ye. He was actually eating fruit without a care in the world!
And here she was, so worried about him she was about to explode from anxiety.
"Xiao Ye, I've invited Young Master Huo over as a guest. You'd better be polite to him! Right now, he's the only one who can help you."
Xiao Ye shrugged. "Suit yourself."
'This little thing still doesn't believe in my strength.'
'But that's alright. When the Yuan Family people arrive, I'll prove it to her.'
'Her future husband, Lin Chuyue's future husband, is no weakling for others to bully!'
An hour later, Huo Wenhao arrived at the Lin Family estate with his men.
Of course, his thugs weren't qualified to protect Xiao Ye; they were there to protect the Lin Family.
"Young Master Huo."
Lin Chuyue went to greet him with a bright smile, giving Xiao Ye a shove in the process. "What are you standing there in a daze for? Hurry up and greet Young Master Huo!"