The Master Descends the Mountain: My Destined CEO

"Don't worry, I won't touch you."

Xiao Ye immediately pulled his arm back. 'Anyway, once Lin Chuyue falls asleep, she'll end up back in my arms regardless.'

The room fell quiet again.

Lin Chuyue closed her eyes. She thought it would take her a long time to fall asleep, but to her surprise, she drifted into a deep sleep after just a short while.

When Lin Chuyue woke up again, it was already the next day.

She sat up with a start and found that the spot next to her was empty. Her pajamas were untouched, and her body felt perfectly fine, with no discomfort whatsoever.

Lin Chuyue breathed a sigh of relief. 'Looks like nothing happened last night.'

Although Xiao Ye had many flaws, he was a man of his word.

He hadn't taken advantage of the situation to get handsy or make a move on her.

Just then, a faint, pleasant aroma wafted over.

Xiao Ye smiled and placed breakfast on the table. "Time to eat. Don't you have a contract to go sign?"

'After everything that happened yesterday, it feels wonderful to have someone taking care of me the very next day.'

Lin Chuyue was a little touched. "Thank you. It must have been hard on you yesterday."

Xiao Ye gave her a wry smile. "With a beauty in my arms, it was indeed very hard to restrain myself."

Hearing this, the tips of Lin Chuyue's ears turned slightly red, and she said nothing.

After breakfast, Lin Chuyue put on some makeup to hide her wan complexion, then she and Xiao Ye headed to the company for the contract signing.

It was a second-rate company in the Provincial City that needed financial services. In this entire city, the Lin Family was undoubtedly the best in that field.

If the Han Family hadn't deliberately sabotaged them, the Lin Family would have surely risen to even greater heights by now.

Lin Chuyue and Xiao Ye sat in the meeting room as the boss's secretary thoughtfully brought them two cups of hot tea. "Please wait a moment. Our president is in a meeting."

Their wait stretched on for a full two hours.

Lin Chuyue's heart sank slightly. 'Logically, a meeting shouldn't take this long.'

'Besides, the attitude of a potential partner often speaks volumes.'

'In the world of business, every subtle gesture is worth analyzing.'

Another ten minutes passed before the company's boss finally made a belated appearance.

President Li walked into the meeting room, his tone devoid of any apology. "A small issue came up in the meeting, which is why I was delayed until now."

Lin Chuyue forced herself to rally. "President Li, the Lin Clan has been handling your company's financial services."

"We're mainly here today to renew the contract. I've already prepared it, so if there are no issues, we can sign it today. That way, we won't delay any future business matters."

President Li coughed lightly, picked up his tea, and said with a placid expression, "President Lin, I'm terribly sorry, but we won't be renewing the contract this time."

Her bad feeling came true, and Lin Chuyue's expression faltered slightly.

"President Li, our partnership has always been a pleasant one. May I ask what reason led you to decide against renewing?"

"Oh, well, it's like this. Our company has found a better option to partner with."

President Li set down his teacup. "President Lin, our humble company can't accommodate a giant like the Lin Clan."

"As a former partner, let me offer you a piece of advice."

"If you want to do business in the Provincial City, it's best not to make enemies. Show them out!"

With that, President Li stood up and briskly walked out of the meeting room.

That he offered even that one hint showed he had some conscience left.

Lin Chuyue clutched the contract so tightly her knuckles turned white. "I know who's behind this. It must be the Chen Family."

"Of course… After offending the Four Tigers of the Provincial City, how could we possibly cooperate with any company here? Let's go."

The Four Tigers were the absolute overlords of the Provincial City; no company dared to defy their orders.

Lin Chuyue no longer planned to try her luck with other companies. She figured the outcome would be the same.

Xiao Ye stood up, his brow slightly furrowed as disgust rose within him.

'The Chen Family is really becoming a nuisance. Looks like I'll have to deal with them quickly.'

Back at the hotel, Lin Chuyue was sullen. "Forget it. Let's just pack our things and go home."

Seeing her in low spirits, Xiao Ye found a way to hand her a cup of milk tea. Sweet treats can get the dopamine flowing and help lift one's mood.

He smiled and said, "We finally made a trip out here. Are you sure you don't want to go look around?"

"Elder Lin isn't in the best of health. Why don't we go see if we can find something to buy for him?"

Lin Chuyue, chewing on her milk tea straw, agreed.

The two of them spent the entire day shopping, buying many things before finally returning to the hotel.

It was already late, so it looked like they would have to wait until the next day to head back.

Physically exhausted, Lin Chuyue quickly fell asleep.

Xiao Ye secured the door and windows, then slipped out of the room without a sound.

His eyes were ice-cold, and his voice was filled with killing intent. "The Chen Family… is courting death!"

「The eastern part of the Provincial City.」

This was also the Chen Family's territory.

The Chen Family's ancestral home covered a vast area. Unlike the popular modern villas, it was built in a traditional Chinese garden style.

At this moment, the Chen Family residence was brightly lit.

Chen Li and Chen Peng lay in a room on the ground floor, surrounded by all sorts of medical equipment.

Their faces were contorted in pain. The physical agony was unbearable, but the thought of spending the rest of their lives bedridden was an even greater torment!

Chen Li gritted her teeth. "I'm going to kill that bitch, and that son of a bitch too!"

Chen Peng said nothing, but the hatred in his eyes was palpable.

He and Chen Li had been the designated successors of the Chen Family.

He was in charge of the Chen Family's public-facing business, while Chen Li handled matters behind the scenes. One worked in the light, the other in the dark, a clear division of labor.

As full siblings, there was no fear of betrayal between them.

But their physical disabilities meant they could no longer inherit the Chen Family, which instead created an opportunity for the illegitimate son.

Now, seeking revenge would not be so easy.

A caregiver walked in carrying their dinner and said perfunctorily, "Young Master, Young Miss, time to eat."

It was a bowl of thin, watery congee.

"Is this fucking slop fit for a human? Tell that bastard Chen Ming to get his ass in here!"

Chen Li cursed furiously. She had only just been crippled, and her treatment had already plummeted. They weren't even making an effort to keep up appearances.

The caregiver slammed the bowl down. "Young Miss, you're unwell. You can't eat rich foods right now. If you have a problem with it, I can get Young Master Chen Ming to come over."

"Get out! All of you, get the hell out!"

Chen Li's eyes were practically bursting from their sockets, her voice shrill. "You think just because I'm a cripple, you can disrespect me?!"

"Chen Ming, don't even think about taking a single one of my people! I'll die before I let you become the Patriarch!"

The door opened and Chen Ming walked in. "Chen Li, it seems you still haven't grasped your own position. The Chen Family is mine now."

"Speaking of which, I really should thank that Xiao Ye. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be in this position."

"You—!"

Chen Li struggled to sit up, but it was impossible. Her venomous glare was like a poison-coated dagger.

"You just wait! I'll never let you get away with this!"

"Fine. I'll be waiting."

Chen Ming laughed arrogantly as he walked out of the room.

"Someone! The Young Miss and Young Master are unwell and have no appetite. From now on, just give them nutrient injections!"

"As for food… don't let them have a single bite!"

Chen Ming returned to the living room. Just as he was about to give further instructions to the butler, he noticed that the room, which should have been full of servants, was now completely empty.

His brows knitted together as he shouted impatiently, "Where is everyone? Did you all drop dead?!"