Chapter 124: They Really Are Targeting Me
Xiao Ye sat in a chair and took the teacup Chu Yan handed him.
This was top-grade Yuqian Longjing tea, the kind that was practically unobtainable in all of South City.
Chu Yan had also gone to great lengths to procure a small amount from the Imperial City.
And that tiny amount had cost her several million.
Seeing that the fine tea seemed to have smoothed the frown from his brow, Chu Yan spoke in a low voice, "There are still a few restless members in the Chu Family. It seems they've made some alterations to the old residence."
"And I've found out they hired a 'master.' I suspect they're trying to target me through feng shui. Petty tricks are all they're capable of now."
Xiao Ye nodded. Considering how much she had done for Lin Chuyue, he felt it was only right to help her.
Besides, in South City right now, Chu Yan was the most useful asset.
A flicker of joy appeared in Chu Yan's heart, and she immediately led Xiao Ye back to the Chu Family's old residence.
The place was the same as before, with the sole difference being that many people had disappeared.
For those who vie for power, defeat inevitably leads to a grim end.
But they were family, after all. Chu Yan couldn't bring herself to be completely ruthless, so she had spared some who hadn't crossed her bottom line.
And it was these very people who had once again started to harbor ill intentions.
Chu Yan respectfully opened the main door of the old residence's villa for Xiao Ye. "I've specifically sent everyone away today. It's just the two of us in the whole residence now."
Xiao Ye nodded. The moment he stepped inside, he felt an unsettling aura.
His gaze fell upon a screen in the main hall. It was made of high-quality huanghuali wood, and the embroidery on it depicted the four seasons.
It was a piece of double-sided embroidery, incredibly valuable. Judging by the wood, it was quite old.
"Where did this screen in front of us come from?"
"It's a Chu Family heirloom. It was always kept in storage, but they said that wasn't good for its preservation, so they decided to put it on display."
"It can't be placed here. This position blocks the Chu Family's originally smooth and favorable feng shui layout. It has an especially great impact on the person in power in the Chu Family."
Hearing Xiao Ye's words, Chu Yan's expression changed slightly. "So they really were targeting me. That member of the Chu Family who suggested this... by tomorrow, he'll have a new name and surname."
As Xiao Ye walked and observed, he did indeed discover quite a few other petty tricks.
They were all aimed at the head of the Chu Family. The methods weren't exactly vicious, but they were enough to cause torment.
Over time, it would be extremely detrimental to Chu Yan's career and would also affect her health.
After resolving the feng shui issues, Chu Yan invited Xiao Ye to dine at the Chu residence. She continuously served him food, acting with extreme care.
But when paired with her charming and seductive face, it only made her seem gentle and considerate.
Xiao Ye was in a neutral mood and felt full after just a few bites.
He casually took out a Peace Talisman and handed it to Chu Yan.
"I wrote this myself. It can help you ward off some trouble."
"Thank you!"
Chu Yan accepted it with delight, feeling that she was gradually replacing Lin Chuyue. She became even more gentle.
After dinner, Xiao Ye didn't stay at the Chu residence. Instead, he chose a hotel not far from Lin Chuyue's new company.
He watched Lin Chuyue emerge with members of the Ma Family and slowly closed his eyes.
'This girl... she really won't give up until she hits a wall.'
'Fine. Let her experience for herself just how treacherous people can be.'
「Two days later.」
The Lin's Subsidiary Company had officially begun operations, and the new employees were gradually starting their work.
If not for the Ma Family, things wouldn't have progressed so quickly. Lin Chuyue was extremely grateful and planned to invite the Ma Family to dinner.
Ma the Third looked at her, skillfully concealing the lust in his eyes. "Miss Lin, our Ma Family was just thinking of hosting a banquet."
"We plan to invite the Chu Family and Xiao Ye to attend."
The smile on Lin Chuyue's face vanished instantly. "Why invite him? He's just an ordinary person."
Ma the Third gave a bitter smile. "But he has the Chu Family backing him. He's an existence we can't afford to provoke. I was mainly hoping Miss Lin could mediate and help resolve this misunderstanding."
"Otherwise, none of us in the Ma Family can eat or sleep properly. Xiao Ye is like a sharp sword hanging over our heads, ready to fall at any moment."
Lin Chuyue looked at the dark circles under Ma the Third's eyes and knew he wasn't lying.
"Alright, I'll help you."
「Another day went by in a flash.」
「On the night of the banquet.」
Having now offended the Chu Family, very few guests were willing to attend the Ma Family's banquet.
In the lavishly decorated venue, only the Ma Family and Lin Chuyue were present.
Ma Xinyue arrived later. Just as she was about to speak with Lin Chuyue, the sound of high heels echoed.
Almost everyone looked up towards the entrance.
Chu Yan was dressed in an evening gown, looking graceful and grand. She had her arm linked with Xiao Ye's. When she met Lin Chuyue's gaze, she raised an eyebrow slightly in pure provocation.
Lin Chuyue's mood instantly plummeted to rock bottom. 'The young miss of the Chu Family is completely boy-crazy.'
'To think she'd flaunt her power for a man. I would never be like that. The best thing would be for Xiao Ye to stop bothering the Lin Family from now on!'
But when she saw the complete lack of emotion in Xiao Ye's eyes, her heart couldn't help but ripple.
The Ma Family members hurried forward to greet them, their obsequious manner utterly lacking in dignity. "Miss Chu, Mr. Xiao, it is truly our Ma Family's good fortune that you could come!"
"Thank you both for gracing us with your presence. Please, come in. We have prepared fine wine."
"The fine wine won't be necessary. We just came to have a look." After speaking, Chu Yan looked at Xiao Ye. "Isn't that right?"
Xiao Ye gave a cool nod. "If the Ma Family has something to say, say it quickly. Don't waste my time."
Hearing his rude words, Lin Chuyue's delicate brows furrowed tightly. "Xiao Ye, what's with your tone!"
"You were the one in the wrong. It's bad enough you won't apologize, but now you're being so aggressive."
"The Ma Family held this banquet today to clear up the misunderstanding. There's no real feud between you, just a misunderstanding."
"Their attitude is so good today, so just let the matter drop."
Xiao Ye laughed, but his smile was ice-cold. "Fine. For your sake, I'm willing to let them off the hook."
"But if they don't behave, they'll have no one to blame but me!"
If the Ma Family straightened up after this, he wouldn't mind sparing their lives for Lin Chuyue's sake.
But the Ma Family members were narrow-minded and vengeful by nature. They would never behave—it was only a matter of time.
Lin Chuyue looked at Chu Yan. 'She's the one giving Xiao Ye the confidence to become more and more arrogant.'
'Forget it. Everyone has their own fate. There's nothing more for me to say.'
"That would be for the best." With that, Lin Chuyue walked away without a backward glance.
Chu Yan said, seemingly nonchalantly, "Should we leave? Otherwise, Miss Lin might get angry."
Xiao Ye was also planning to leave. Seeing this scene was making his chest tighten with frustration.
The Ma Family members hurriedly stepped forward to block their path.
"Don't go! Since you're here, why not talk things through properly?"
After he spoke, a member of the Ma Family gave a look, and a waiter immediately brought over champagne.
He looked at Lin Chuyue. "Miss Lin, could I trouble you to help pour the drinks?"
"If I do it, they definitely won't accept."
"After this drink, we can put our past grievances completely behind us!"