Chapter 61: You're the One Who Stole My Woman?
「The Imperial City.」
A lavish banquet was underway.
It was hosted by a famous luxury jewelry brand.
Many A-list celebrities from the entertainment industry and various wealthy business magnates were invited, all to showcase the brand's new seasonal designs.
At that moment, several celebrities were gathered together, chatting idly with wine glasses in hand.
"Have you guys heard? Ye Baiwei has a childhood sweetheart for a fiancé. She went back this time specifically to get married."
"I heard. The news has spread all over our circle."
"I wonder what kind of person her fiancé is, to make her so devoted that she'd actually go back to get married."
How many celebrities didn't dream of marrying into a powerful family, transforming into a phoenix overnight?
Otherwise, no matter how much money they earned or how famous they became, they could never compare to those with real capital.
In the eyes of the rich and powerful, they were nothing more than a troupe of performers.
Just then, a man walked over.
His eyes were dark and menacing. "You were saying Ye Baiwei is getting married?"
The group immediately put on sycophantic smiles. "Young Master Ming, yes, it seems Ye Baiwei is getting married. They say she has a fiancé who's a childhood sweetheart."
Everyone in their circle knew that Young Master Ming was pursuing Ye Baiwei.
Although the Ming Family was a powerful and influential clan, Young Master Ming was not a good person. Rumor had it that he was extremely cruel and prone to violence. Nearly every woman who had been with him had ended up running for her life.
"Fine, Ye Baiwei! How dare you cuckold me!"
Mingtao was so furious he crushed his wine glass in his hand. "Let's go! To Jiangcheng!"
"I'd like to see just what sort of creature her fiancé is. Daring to steal my woman... he's courting death!"
Watching Mingtao's retreating back, the group exchanged gloating smiles.
"Ye Baiwei is finished now. I happen to be the same 'type' as her. Maybe all her resources will fall into my lap."
"I wonder who's unlucky enough to be Ye Baiwei's fiancé. I bet he won't live to see the day after tomorrow."
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「Jiangcheng.」
A convoy of luxury cars with Imperial City license plates drove down the street, attracting countless gazes.
"Someone from the Imperial City is here? Are they headed for the Lin Family?"
"Definitely. I heard the Yuan Family is causing trouble for the Lin Family. The Lin Family will probably be gone in a few days."
After the convoy drove off, another fleet of cars appeared. They had the same Imperial City license plates, but were different luxury brands.
"Another group? They don't need this many people to deal with the Lin Family, do they?"
"Come on, let's go see! Something big is definitely happening at the Lin Family's place today!"
The news that people from the Imperial City had arrived spread through Jiangcheng like wildfire.
When Lin Chuyue heard the news, her expression changed drastically. She turned to look at Huo Wenhao, who was walking out of his room, and only then did she feel a slight sense of relief.
'Yuan Tianrui didn't come to make trouble yesterday, so Huo Wenhao should be able to handle things today as well...'
Soon, car after car pulled to a stop.
A car door opened, and a man stepped out. His eyes were dark and menacing as his gaze swept the area. "Where is Ye Baiwei's fiancé? Get the hell out here!"
Ye Baiwei's fiancé?
Everyone was stunned.
Lin Chuyue was the first to react. She looked at Xiao Ye. 'Could they be talking about him?'
'Offending Bai Xue's fiancé was one thing, but now another one has shown up. And from the looks of it, this one clearly means trouble!'
Huo Wenhao's expression also shifted slightly. He quickly walked to Xiao Ye's side and said in a hushed voice, "That's someone from the Ming Family!"
"Master Xiao, this... I'm afraid I can't get involved."
Even as a member of the Huo Family, he couldn't compare to the Ming Family.
He was, however, quite excited. 'It's not every day you get to see the Ming Family get humiliated!'
The Ming Family was one of the Imperial City's second-rate prestigious families, on par with the Yuan Family.
But the difference was that the Yuan Family engaged in legitimate, above-board business, while the Ming Family operated in the shadows.
Therefore, most people would rather provoke the Yuan Family than offend the Ming Family.
At the same time, another car door opened, and a different man stepped out.
He bore some resemblance to Yuan Tianrui. He was Yuan Tianrui's older brother, the eldest son of the Yuan Family, Yuan Tiancheng.
After getting out of the car, Yuan Tiancheng didn't speak. Instead, his gaze swept over the crowd before finally landing on Xiao Ye, who had just stepped out of the doorway.
'I didn't guess wrong!'
'The one who made Tianrui suffer a silent defeat really is the disciple of the Lingxiao Daoist!'
'That fool, Yuan Tianrui, almost doomed the entire Yuan Family!'
Mingtao turned, saw Yuan Tiancheng, and frowned slightly. "Yuan Tiancheng, what are you doing here?"
"Young Master Ming, I was about to ask you the same question. What brings you to Jiangcheng?"
Mingtao snorted coldly. "Ye Baiwei is my woman. Some blind fool has designs on being her fiancé."
"I came here today to resolve this matter and make him call off the engagement. If he dares to refuse, he'll have only himself to blame for what happens next!"
The Yuan Family was well aware of matters concerning the Golden Saber, and they knew the Ye Family was part of the Golden Saber Covenant.
So, it didn't take a genius to figure out that this fiancé had to be Xiao Ye.
Just then, a voice rang out—it was Lin Yinghao. "Young Master Ming, I know who Ye Baiwei's fiancé is!"
He pointed a finger at Xiao Ye. "It's him! Ye Baiwei came to the Lin Family yesterday and actually said she was going to marry him!"
"Young Master Ming, this country bumpkin has nothing to do with our Lin Family!"
After speaking, he shot a vicious glare at Lin Chuyue.
At the same time, he was secretly gloating. 'Good thing I showed up in time to disavow any connection to Xiao Ye. Otherwise, the Lin Family would have definitely been dragged into this!'
"Lin Chuyue, hand over Xiao Ye right now! Do you want the Lin Family to be ruined along with him?"
Lin Chuyue fell silent. She didn't know what to do either.
'After all, this is the Ming Family—a true behemoth!'
Mingtao stared daggers at Xiao Ye. "You're the one who dares to steal my woman?"
Xiao Ye smiled faintly. "I have no relationship with Ye Baiwei."
He was just stating a fact, but to Mingtao and the others, it sounded like he was scared and desperately trying to distance himself from the situation.
But in the next second, Xiao Ye's tone shifted. "Then again, a piece of trash like you isn't worthy of Ye Baiwei either!"
Mingtao was taken aback. He never expected Xiao Ye would dare to speak to him like that. "Do you know who I am?"
"Who the hell you are is none of my fucking business! Now get lost!"
"You!"
Mingtao was seething. Just as he was about to unleash a tirade, Yuan Tiancheng spoke up. "Young Master Ming, Xiao Ye is a friend of mine. I must ask you to leave immediately."
Yuan Tianrui, who had come along, was stunned. 'When did Xiao Ye become his big brother's friend?'
Mingtao sneered. "A friend? I wasn't aware you had friends who were so... unpresentable."
"Yuan Tiancheng, I'd advise you not to stick your nose where it doesn't belong. Don't think for a second I'm afraid of your Yuan Family!"
"Well, I'm making it my business today!"
Yuan Tiancheng's tone was firm. "Young Master Ming, are you really going to make an enemy of my Yuan Family over a woman?"
Everyone was shocked. What was happening?
Weren't they all here to cause trouble for the Lin Family?
Besides, Yuan Tiancheng's own brother, Yuan Tianrui, had just been beaten by Xiao Ye yesterday. And now his big brother was actually protecting Xiao Ye?
Mingtao's face was as cold as ice. "Are you really going to represent the Yuan Family to protect this person?"
"That's right." Yuan Tiancheng smiled faintly. "As of now, I am the Patriarch of the Yuan Family. And you... you're nothing but a spoiled rich kid."
"Let alone Xiao Ye stealing your woman, even if he slaughtered your entire family, I would still protect him!"