Chapter 101: A Warning to Think Twice
'Song Zhe knew everything so clearly and even mentioned the follow-up developments,' she thought. 'It must have been him who helped me back then!'
'No wonder Song Hanlin, who was just supposed to be recuperating in Jiangcheng, suddenly stepped in.'
At this thought, Lin Chuyue shot Xiao Ye a fierce glare.
'And to think she'd previously believed Xiao Ye had actually played some part in it.'
'It turns out he was just stealing someone else's credit all along!'
'She knew it. Xiao Ye was just here to help with the treatment, and only as an assistant to Divine Doctor Kong. How could he possibly convince Song Hanlin to offer such a huge favor?!'
'And that shameless Xiao Ye had the audacity to claim the credit for himself!'
'How despicable!'
Xiao Ye was completely baffled by the glare, wondering what he had done wrong this time.
Song Hanlin rose with a smile. "It seems our Song Family and your Lin Family truly share some history."
"Let's go. I'm just about ready on my end. It's time to leave Jiangcheng."
Xiao Ye and Lin Chuyue followed behind the group to see Song Hanlin off.
Only after Song Hanlin had actually gotten in his car and driven away did the two of them leave.
Lin Chuyue went straight to her company, showing no intention of speaking to Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye had no choice but to take a taxi back to the Lin Family estate.
Lin Aoshan noticed his foul mood and pondered for a moment before silently coming to a decision.
'It's been so long, and there's been no substantial progress between Chuyue and Xiao Ye.'
'It seems... I'll have to step in.'
「Seven o'clock that evening.」
When Lin Chuyue finally returned, she saw Xiao Ye at the dinner table and her expression soured again. "I already ate out."
With that, she turned to leave.
"Chuyue!"
Lin Aoshan barked. "What, is the company so busy now that you don't even have time to eat a meal at home?"
"No, Grandpa, I just..."
"No 'justs'! Sit down and eat!"
After speaking, Lin Aoshan turned to Xiao Ye across the table and smiled. "Xiaoye, eat up."
Xiao Ye nodded but didn't forget to put some food on Lin Chuyue's plate.
But not only did Lin Chuyue not touch it, she even lost her appetite completely.
She merely took a few simple bites before starting to fiddle with her phone.
Lin Aoshan felt like he was about to have a heart attack watching her. 'What on earth is wrong with this girl? Her attitude toward Xiao Ye is just getting worse and worse.'
'If this continues, she'll anger Xiao Ye, and then the Lin Family will truly be finished. My perfect son-in-law will be gone!'
He cleared his throat, set down his chopsticks, and said, "I'm finished eating. Chuyue, come with me for a moment."
"Xiaoye, your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Get some rest soon."
Lin Chuyue shot Xiao Ye a resentful glare, convinced that he had tattled on her behind her back. 'Why else would Grandpa summon me for a talk?!'
But in front of Lin Aoshan, she didn't dare say anything and obediently followed him to the study.
"Close the door."
Lin Aoshan snorted coldly. As soon as Lin Chuyue had closed the door and walked in, he slammed his hand on the desk!
Lin Chuyue jumped in fright. "Grandpa, what are you doing? If I did something wrong, just tell me. Don't work yourself up and harm your health."
"You have the nerve to say that!"
Lin Aoshan clutched his chest, his tone full of disappointment. "How many times have I told you to have a better attitude toward Xiao Ye! Why won't you listen?"
"I'm telling you, you must marry Xiao Ye. I've already picked a date. It's set for three months from now."
"At that time, I will hold an engagement ceremony and invite all of Jiangcheng's elite to attend. I'll announce it to everyone!"
'This is the only way to tie Lin Chuyue and Xiao Ye together for good.'
'Any other woman who has ideas will have to think twice!'
Lin Chuyue's expression changed, and her anger flared.
She didn't understand how her grandfather had taken a liking to a scumbag like Xiao Ye!
'I'm so outstanding, what kind of man couldn't I find?'
'Why must I marry that piece of trash?!'
"Grandpa, why do you have to do this? You're forcing me! Forcing me to marry a man I don't love!"
"You said before that you wouldn't use me as a sacrifice for a political marriage, so why are you still making me marry him?!"
"Because he can protect you and ensure you have a safe and worry-free life for the rest of your days!"
Lin Aoshan's voice was low, his expression incredibly solemn!
"Chuyue, listen closely. I did indeed say I wouldn't force you into a marriage alliance, but this is not a marriage alliance!"
"Grandpa is doing this for your own good!"
"Xiao Ye is a once-in-a-lifetime match. He will protect you and keep you worry-free for your entire life!"
Lin Chuyue shot to her feet, her eyes filled with determination. "Grandpa, he's not a good person at all!"
"I will absolutely not marry him!"
"I can listen to you on anything else, but when it comes to a lifelong commitment, I must be the one to decide!"
'She couldn't accept being with a scumbag. If they got married, the rest of her life would be ruined!'
Lin Aoshan also didn't understand why Lin Chuyue couldn't see his good intentions!
He stood up, trembling slightly. "Chuyue, Grandpa is doing all of this for you. You'll understand in the future."
"This matter is not up for discussion. I am merely informing you. You will marry him whether you want to or not!"
"I won't marry him! I'd rather marry a beggar with nothing to his name than marry Xiao Ye!"
Lin Chuyue's eyes reddened. She threw open the door and ran out.
'Grandpa used to dote on her so much, but after Xiao Ye came, everything changed!'
She raced out the main gate of the Lin Family estate, jumped into her car, slammed her foot on the gas, and sped away!
She needed to vent!
The roar of the engine was extremely loud, clearly audible even back at the old mansion.
Lin Aoshan clutched his chest. He knew Lin Chuyue had just gone out to blow off some steam and would be back soon.
'If it comes to that, I'll threaten her with my own life. This engagement ceremony must happen!'
"That girl... you'll understand when you're older!"
Lin Chuyue drove, speeding down the road.
After a full half-hour, she finally pulled over to the side of the road and angrily kicked a pebble on the ground, sending it flying.
"I will not marry that scumbag Xiao Ye!"
"My marriage is my decision!"
"Xiao Ye, I will never let you get your way!"
"Xiao Ye, you bastard!"
She cursed nonstop for a full ten minutes before she finally felt a little better.
Just as she began to calm down a bit, Lin Chuyue suddenly turned and saw Lin Yinghao standing behind her.
He wore a sinister smile, his eyes filled with venomous hatred.
"Lin Chuyue, I was just worrying about how to find you!"
"You... What are you doing?!"
Lin Chuyue backed away, a bad feeling rising in her heart. "I'm warning you, think before you act."
"Don't forget what Young Master Huo told you!"
Lin Chuyue was looking for a chance to escape when several more members of the Lin Family suddenly emerged from the side!
In reality, they had never left Jiangcheng at all. They had been looking for an opportunity to make a move on Lin Chuyue!
This time, seeing Lin Chuyue come out by herself, they immediately followed her and actually found their chance!
Several of them advanced with menacing grins. "Lin Chuyue, we're all part of the Lin Family. On what grounds do you get to live so well? On what grounds did you drive us out of the Lin Family?!"
"You bitch, what right do you have?!"
With that, they all lunged at her at once.
Lin Yinghao stood to the side, watching. "Don't rough her up too much. Take her away!"
Lin Chuyue tried to scream, but Lin Yinghao's wife clamped a hand over her mouth. "Bitch, you think you can make a sound?!"
Then, working together, they shoved her into a nearby van.
Lin Chuyue was tied up with a rope. She looked at these people who were once her relatives in disbelief. "This is kidnapping!"
Lin Yinghao raised his hand and slapped her across the face. "Shut up!"
"How can you call it kidnapping when we're family! Lin Chuyue, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't be living so miserably!"
"Your retribution is coming!"