Chapter 66: Get Far Away
With that outburst, Lin Chuyue spun around and went back into her room.
BANG.
She slammed the door hard.
Xiao Ye, who almost got his nose caught in the door, shook his head helplessly.
'This silly girl. Always so worried about offending this person or that.'
'I'm such a powerful backer, right here in front of her, and she doesn't even know how to take advantage of it.'
"You'd better put some ice on your face, or it'll probably be swollen by tomorrow."
"I don't need your concern! Get lost!"
Lin Chuyue's furious shout was crystal clear, even through the door.
Knowing she was furious, Xiao Ye sheepishly walked away.
'I'll wait for her to cool down tomorrow, then I'll get to the bottom of this.'
'Who the hell has a death wish, daring to lay a hand on my woman!'
The rest of the night passed uneventfully.
The next day, an honored guest arrived.
Yuan Tiancheng arrived for another visit, bearing gifts.
His last visit had been a rushed one. After dealing with Mingtao's provocation and reining in his idiotic brother, Yuan Tianrui, he had left in a hurry.
For this visit, he had come fully prepared.
The entire Lin Family rolled out the red carpet for Eldest Young Master Yuan from Shanghai.
Only when Yuan Tiancheng saw Xiao Ye emerge did he break into a warm smile. "Mr. Xiao, I brought some local specialties from Shanghai for you."
Xiao Ye nodded nonchalantly. "Just leave them over there."
Lin Chuyue shot him a glare and quickly reached out to accept the gifts. "You can just give them to me. Eldest Young Master Yuan, you're far too kind."
"No, no, no, the honor is all mine."
Yuan Tiancheng continued, turning back to Xiao Ye, "Mr. Xiao, I've already sent Tianrui home. From now on, without my express command, he is forbidden from setting foot in Jiangcheng, much less daring to cause you any more trouble."
"If he dares to pull any more stunts, just let me know. I'll be sure to give him a thorough lesson!"
Xiao Ye, however, said casually, "If there's a next time, don't bother. I'll deal with him myself."
Lin Chuyue's brows knitted together. 'What on earth is he saying!'
'They're his own flesh and blood. Isn't he worried that Yuan Tiancheng will secretly resent him for saying something like that?'
She shot Xiao Ye a look, but he just stared back in confusion.
Left with no choice, Lin Chuyue could only say, "Eldest Young Master Yuan, it was all a misunderstanding. Xiao Ye didn't realize he was your brother, or else things never would have gotten so out of hand."
As she spoke, she stomped hard on Xiao Ye's foot and said through clenched teeth, "Isn't that right, Xiao Ye?"
Stepped on by her high heel, Xiao Ye grimaced in pain.
'This woman is trying to murder her own husband!'
Yuan Tiancheng watched this unfold, completely dumbfounded.
'It seems Lin Chuyue still has no idea what Xiao Ye is capable of…'
'If that's the case, then it was all the more reason for him to keep his mouth shut.'
'Mr. Xiao must be a true visionary. He's probably doing this because he doesn't want to reveal his identity and avoid attracting countless women who would throw themselves at him.'
'Only by laying low and pretending to be an ordinary man can he find a good woman who isn't after his power and who will treat him with genuine affection.'
'Yes, that has to be it!'
Yuan Tiancheng changed the subject, taking out a box and presenting it respectfully.
"Mr. Xiao, this is a rare treasure our Yuan Family came upon by chance a few years ago. Please, accept it."
The box was exquisitely carved from ivory, a masterpiece of valuable craftsmanship.
Xiao Ye's interest was piqued. He opened it to find a transparent glass jar inside, containing a small, vibrant green plant.
The plant had five leaves, each one unique.
"I was wondering what it was. So it's just Dragon Heart Grass."
Xiao Ye casually closed the box. "It's decent enough. I'll take it."
Yuan Tiancheng smiled. "I bought this Dragon Heart Grass at an auction for fifty million. The price isn't the point; its effects are what truly matter."
"Oh, and here are some other medicinal herbs. While not as rare, they are of excellent quality and age."
The sole purpose of Yuan Tiancheng's visit this time was to deliver these gifts.
Over twenty years ago, the Yuan Family was nothing more than a minor, insignificant family in Shanghai.
Then, a chance encounter with the Lingxiao Daoist and his subsequent help allowed them to rise to prominence overnight.
Unfortunately, they never had the chance to meet the Lingxiao Daoist again after that.
Fortunately, they had kept a close watch on Wuliang Mountain. Upon learning that Xiao Ye was the Lingxiao Daoist's one and only direct disciple, they knew they had to seize this golden opportunity!
Despite the dazzling array of treasures laid out in the living room, Xiao Ye remained thoroughly unimpressed.
Only the Dragon Heart Grass was worthy of a second glance.
Back on Wuliang Mountain, he and his master wouldn't even bother using the rest of these things.
Yet out here in the world, they were considered precious and high-quality treasures.
"Alright, just leave them there. I get the sentiment."
Seeing that Xiao Ye didn't even intend to offer a word of thanks, Lin Chuyue thought to herself, 'He really has no idea how to conduct himself socially.'
'Even if he did save Yuan Tiancheng's father, a debt for saving a life would still fade over time.'
'If Xiao Ye doesn't seize this opportunity, once the Yuan Family feels they've repaid their debt, they'll likely never give him the time of day again.'
Lin Chuyue immediately chimed in with a cheerful smile, "Eldest Young Master Yuan, if you're free, why don't you stay for a simple lunch with us?"
"You've brought so many gifts and came all this way. It would just be a simple home-cooked meal, but it would be a small token of our appreciation."
'A man like Yuan Tiancheng has seen it all, and he brought such expensive gifts.'
'Trying to give a gift in return would just seem petty. Sometimes a simple, heartfelt thank you is much more meaningful.'
"Alright, in that case, I'd be delighted to impose. What do you think, Mr. Xiao?" Yuan Tiancheng asked, watching Xiao Ye's expression.
Xiao Ye gave a noncommittal nod. "Sure, stay for a meal then."
Only then did Yuan Tiancheng dare to accept. "Then I shall impose on your hospitality."
Lin Aoshan was in poor health and had to return to his room to rest after a bit of small talk.
As Lin Chuyue helped him upstairs, she said, her face a mask of disappointment, "Grandpa, you saw him. Xiao Ye is just... he has absolutely no social grace."
"The Yuan Family came to our door to personally apologize and brought so many gifts, and that was the attitude he gave them."
"So what if it was a life-saving favor? If he keeps putting on airs like that, even a debt that great will be exhausted one day."
Lin Aoshan chuckled softly. His granddaughter was still so young and naive.
With his sharp eyes, how could he fail to see that the Yuan Family wasn't repaying a debt at all? On the contrary, they were trying to curry favor with Xiao Ye.
"Chuyue, you need to understand one thing: truly powerful people don't need social grace."
"Because no matter what they do, no one would dare to challenge them."
Lin Chuyue pouted. "I know that, of course, but Xiao Ye definitely isn't that kind of person. If he were really that powerful, would he need to resort to violence?"
"A single word from him should be enough to solve any problem."
"Grandpa, don't look at Xiao Ye through such rose-tinted glasses. He's not worth it."
"Alright, I'll go back down to entertain our guest. I'll have someone bring your food up in a little while."
Everyone enjoyed the meal.
To stop Xiao Ye from saying something that might offend Yuan Tiancheng, Lin Chuyue would place food on his plate every time he looked like he was about to speak.
Xiao Ye, for his part, thoroughly enjoyed being doted on like this and was positively beaming with delight.
'He knew it. This girl's bark was worse than her bite. She totally had a soft spot for him!'
After the meal, as Yuan Tiancheng was preparing to leave, Xiao Ye stopped him and handed him a small, plain-looking porcelain vial.
"Antitoxic Pills. Take one or two when you get a chance. They'll flush out the toxins that have accumulated in your body."
Yuan Tiancheng's eyes lit up as he hurriedly but carefully accepted the vial.
'Anything from Wuliang Mountain is guaranteed to be of the highest quality.'
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao."
The moment Yuan Tiancheng left, the smile vanished from Lin Chuyue's face. She spun around and went back to her room.
Xiao Ye scratched his head in confusion. 'Now how did I manage to offend that little tigress?'
'A woman's heart is a needle at the bottom of the sea!'