Chapter 99: I Just Want to Be Your Woman
Xiao Ye looked at him with satisfaction. "You're actually very strong. I noticed you've been holding back."
"That was the right move. If you had shown your true strength, they definitely would have pitted you against stronger opponents. You might not have survived until now."
"You not only have good potential, you're also smart. I'm going to send you somewhere. Once you're there, just focus on your training and get stronger."
"When you're powerful enough, you can come back to South City and take care of Brother Qi."
"As for his position... if you want it, you can try taking it for yourself!"
Xiao Ye spoke every word casually.
It was as if taking Brother Qi's life was as simple as cutting grass.
But Black Dog's heart pounded with terror as he listened, utterly horrified!
He never could have imagined it. Not only had Xiao Ye saved him, but he even intended for him to replace Brother Qi!
The man was the underground Emperor of South City!
A major figure whose power was absolute!
If that day truly came, he would finally have the power to settle his monumental hatred!
Black Dog gritted his teeth and fell to his knees with a THUD.
The path Xiao Ye had laid out for him was his last chance to turn his life around!
If he couldn't seize it, his revenge would be postponed indefinitely!
From now on, even if he lived, he would only be barely surviving, unable to hold his head high, just like a dog!
Xiao Ye stared at the kneeling Black Dog. "Of course, you could also choose a safer path."
"I can give you a sum of money and you can get far away from South City."
"I'm sure that with your skills, you'd have no problem supporting yourself."
"No! I'm willing!"
Black Dog slammed his forehead to the ground with a loud THUMP. "I'm willing! I beg you, please give me this chance!"
"That Brother Qi took a liking to my skills and wanted me to be one of his fighters."
"I refused, so he harmed my family, leaving me with no other choice but to join his ranks and be at his beck and call."
"I will never forget this hatred. I must have my revenge!"
"For my family, I will get justice!"
Only then did Xiao Ye nod in satisfaction. "Very good. You chose this path yourself. I'll have someone see you out of South City."
"The rest is up to you."
"Remember, this path can lead you to meteoric success, but it is also covered in thorns."
"It can help you become someone who can replace Brother Qi, but it could also lead you to a miserable death!"
In this world, nothing good ever comes for free.
To win big, you have to risk big!
Black Dog kowtowed heavily. "Yes, I will remember!"
"Go."
Xiao Ye waved his hand, dismissing Black Dog.
He was just about to take a quick nap when Chu Yan came knocking.
She leaned against the doorframe, having changed into a backless long dress, looking even more bewitching.
Her sparkling eyes seemed to have hooks in them. "I know you're leaving tomorrow."
"Thank you for helping me out this time. Why don't we have dinner together tonight?"
"It's also a good opportunity to talk about the Chu Family. After all, the Chu Family will be your subordinate in the future. You should get to know a little about them."
Xiao Ye nodded. It was just a meal. Besides, he hadn't eaten dinner yet, and fighting in the ring had used up a lot of energy.
The two of them soon arrived at a restaurant.
It was an establishment owned by the Chu Family. Tonight, they had cleared the entire place to serve only the two of them.
Under the dim lights, Chu Yan looked even more beautiful and captivating.
She raised a slender, delicate hand and filled a glass with red wine for Xiao Ye. "If it weren't for you, Chu Zhan would have been dead long ago."
"This glass is for you. Drink as much or as little as you please!"
With that, she picked up her own glass of red wine and downed it in one go!
As the eldest daughter of the Chu Family, she naturally knew that one doesn't drink fine red wine like this; it's meant to be savored slowly.
But she wanted to show Xiao Ye a different side of herself. The women Xiao Ye liked were never the prim and proper ladies who strictly adhered to etiquette.
Xiao Ye indulged her, taking a small sip. "No need for formalities."
Chu Yan smiled, her red lips even more luscious from the wine. "Then let's talk about the Chu Family."
"Chu Zhan is my only weakness. They used that against me, which has tied my hands recently."
"Thankfully, he's safe now. This time, I will make those people pay the price and become the true head of the Chu Family!"
"From now on, the Chu Family will be a blade in your hand. As will I."
Chu Yan's sharp edge was on full display. She was no delicate, innocent "white lotus" lady, but a true rose with thorns!
Xiao Ye nodded in satisfaction. "Your loyalty is noted. Just wait for my word."
The Chu Family, in its current state, was hardly qualified to be his follower.
He was only willing to give her a chance because she knew her place.
Whether or not she could ultimately take control of the Chu Family depended entirely on her own abilities.
The two exchanged a smile. The rest of the dinner went harmoniously.
「After dinner.」
Chu Yan didn't leave. Instead, she looked at Xiao Ye coquettishly. "I've prepared another gift for you. Why don't you come with me to see it?"
Xiao Ye didn't refuse. "Alright."
'Since I'm already here, I might as well see what she has in mind.'
He followed Chu Yan to a suite upstairs from the restaurant.
The moment he stepped inside, a faint fragrance filled the room.
Brightly colored rose petals were scattered inside, covering every corner of the room.
Xiao Ye frowned slightly.
But Chu Yan had already closed the door and, mustering all her courage, hugged Xiao Ye from behind.
"I like you! Let me be your woman!"
"Take me! After this, the Chu Family will be yours, and I'll be yours too!"
"Don't worry, I don't want any official status. I just want to be the woman who supports you from the shadows!"
"Xiao Ye... be gentle with me, okay?"
After speaking, she gently pulled on a shoulder strap, and the entire dress slid to the floor.
She had prepared extensively for this moment, even custom-ordering this backless dress specifically because it was so easy to take off.
Completely naked, her curvaceous figure was on full display. Her skin was smooth, tender, and so fair it seemed to glow.
She believed that any man would be unable to resist!
But Xiao Ye was completely unmoved. He stared fixedly into Chu Yan's eyes. "Do you know what I hate the most?"
Chu Yan's heart skipped a beat.
'She was completely naked, yet Xiao Ye showed absolutely no interest!'
"Xiao Ye, I just want to be your woman!"
"I'm not asking for any official status. Is that still not okay?"
Chu Yan knew her own limits.
She knew deep down that even without Lin Chuyue, she was not the one who could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a man of Xiao Ye's caliber.
She just wanted to be one of his women, to ensure the Chu Family would have Xiao Ye's protection from now on!
"I hate women who think they're clever. Don't test my limits again."
Xiao Ye's gaze was ice-cold. "The only one who can be my woman is Lin Chuyue."
With that, he turned and strode away without a backward glance.
Chu Yan stared at his departing figure, biting her lip in humiliation.
'She couldn't accept it!'
'What does Lin Chuyue have that I don't?'
'If... if I make one more move, could I change his mind?'
Chu Yan was eager to try, but just as she was about to move, she remembered Xiao Ye's warning.
That ice-cold gaze was terrifying.
After hesitating for a long time, Chu Yan ultimately didn't dare to throw herself at him.
She couldn't bear the weight of Xiao Ye's anger.
'Even more, I don't want to bring disaster upon the entire Chu Family!'
With a deep sigh, Chu Yan took out her phone and snapped a photo of Xiao Ye's back as he walked away.
The angle was cleverly chosen, managing to also capture her own long, beautiful legs in the shot.
'Even though nothing had happened between them, this photo alone was enough to create a misunderstanding.'
Seeing Xiao Ye get farther and farther away, Chu Yan quickly put her dress back on and hurried after him.
All traces of her earlier embarrassment were gone. She was back to her charming, seductive self. "Xiao Ye, I was wrong to think that way."
"Something like this will never happen again."