Chapter 134: Sneaking Out
The first time, it was an assassin.
The second time, a sniper attack!
The third time, three people appeared, all of them experts, every move a killing blow!
The fourth time, it was hidden weapons, coated with deadly poison!
Every single one of these attacks was aimed squarely at his life!
Fortunately, he managed to neutralize them one by one. The process was perilous, but he escaped without a single injury.
Xiao Ye felt a lingering sense of unease as he entered the Lin Family estate.
It wasn't fear, but excitement.
This string of assassination attempts had his blood pumping, and his interest was piqued.
'Just who is trying to harm me?'
'This kind of operation... this is definitely not the work of an ordinary person!'
Lin Aoshan noticed that something was off with Xiao Ye and asked, "Xiaoye, you don't look well. Are you feeling alright?"
"I'm fine." Xiao Ye glanced at the courtyard outside the Lin Family estate. "It's just a small problem. I can handle it."
"But for your safety, starting today, the Lin Family will increase the number of bodyguards."
"And they'll patrol every night."
Lin Aoshan knew it was definitely not a small matter, but since Xiao Ye didn't elaborate, he didn't dare press for details. "I'll get it done right away!"
"Also, have all your windows replaced with bulletproof glass. And lock them from the inside every day."
"Reinforce the doors with thickened steel plates, too. Be sure to lock them from the inside so there's no chance of them being picked from the outside!"
Xiao Ye could have left the Lin Family estate, but since his enemies had already tracked him here, it was too late to leave now.
He had to stay, if only to protect the members of the Lin Family.
Lin Aoshan was very obedient and acted with great efficiency. That very evening, he called in workers to begin the renovations.
Even during the day, the villa's ventilation system was the only thing that could be opened. The windows were absolutely not to be opened; they had to be locked from the inside at all times.
Hearing the commotion, Lin Chuyue came out of her study. "Grandpa, what are you doing?"
"Just replacing some glass and doors."
Lin Chuyue didn't believe it was that simple. She walked over to the workers and could tell at a glance that this wasn't ordinary glass—it was bulletproof, and double-layered at that.
'They're practically turning the Lin Family estate into an iron fortress!'
"Grandpa, what on earth is going on?"
Xiao Ye interjected, "The Lin Family might be in danger soon. This is a necessary precaution."
"It's you again!"
Lin Chuyue's anger flared. "Who did you provoke this time, for us to need these kinds of defenses?!"
"I don't know who it is either..."
Xiao Ye genuinely didn't know, but he had already asked Huo Wenhao to investigate.
"Oh, and you shouldn't go out for the next few days. Wait until I've figured this out. Starting today, no one from the Lin Family is to leave the house!"
His opponents this time were no ordinary people. Even Xiao Ye couldn't absolutely guarantee the family's safety.
The best solution was to stay at home.
"No! There's too much to do at the company. I have to go out."
With that, Lin Chuyue headed straight upstairs.
The very sight of Xiao Ye was enough to infuriate her now.
Xiao Ye didn't say anything more. Instead, he instructed the butler, "Remember, for the next few days, don't let Chuyue take a single step out of this villa."
"I remember there's still food in the house, so don't go out for groceries."
'What if those people try to poison the food?'
'People like this could easily get their hands on a colorless, odorless poison.'
'One small mistake, and someone could end up poisoned and dead.'
The butler looked troubled but still agreed. "I'll be sure to stop her."
That night, the entire Lin Family estate went on high alert.
Bodyguards patrolled the grounds, ensuring no one could sneak in.
All doors and windows were locked from the inside. The high-strength bulletproof glass would be incredibly difficult to cut through, even if someone tried.
「The next morning.」
Lin Chuyue came downstairs and was about to head out when the butler stopped her. "My apologies, Miss, but the Master has given orders that no one is to leave."
"Move! I need to get to the company!"
"I can't, Miss... Please don't make this difficult for me!"
Furious, Lin Chuyue pushed him aside. But as soon as the butler moved, a group of bodyguards blocked the doorway.
"Miss, you can't go out."
"Fine! You're all just great!"
Lin Chuyue angrily threw down her handbag and stormed back to her study.
「For three straight days.」
Not a single person left the Lin Family estate.
Lin Chuyue sat in her study, managing company affairs via video calls.
Being confined to one space was making her extremely irritable.
But Lin Aoshan had made up his mind and was dead set on not letting her take a single step outside!
'It's all that Xiao Ye's fault!'
'If it weren't for him, things would never have come to this!'
Lin Chuyue shut down her computer and climbed into bed.
「Late at night.」
Her phone began to vibrate incessantly.
Lin Chuyue answered, and her secretary's urgent voice came from the other end. "President Lin, you need to come to the office, quick! Something's happened!"
"Someone tried to steal our company's confidential files! We've already caught him!"
"But he refuses to say which files he stole, and we couldn't find a flash drive on him. He must have hidden it somewhere."
"I'm on my way!"
With the company's fate at stake, Lin Chuyue didn't hesitate. All sleepiness vanished.
She immediately threw on some clothes, ready to leave.
But as soon as she reached the door, she saw the bodyguards outside.
"Miss, is there something you need this late at night?"
"No, I just wanted to get some fresh air."
Lin Chuyue knew the main door was not an option. Given her grandfather's personality, he wouldn't let her leave no matter what happened at the company.
No matter how important the company was, it wasn't worth more than a person's life.
But Lin Chuyue didn't see it that way. 'Xiao Ye must be exaggerating!'
'Someone of his status couldn't possibly offend anyone that powerful.'
'Maybe Xiao Ye has some other ulterior motive. He probably just wants to lock me in the house so I don't go out and run my mouth.'
Lin Chuyue went to the first-floor bathroom.
The window was not only locked from the inside, but also secured with a small, delicate padlock.
Xiao Ye had all the keys; no one else could open it.
This was also to prevent any disobedient staff from secretly opening it.
Lin Chuyue carefully closed the door, then found a piece of wire and inserted it into the lock.
She didn't know how to pick locks, but at a time like this, she had to at least try.
A full five minutes passed. Fine beads of sweat had formed on Lin Chuyue's forehead.
Just as she was about to give up, she suddenly heard a CLICK.
Seeing the open padlock, Lin Chuyue's heart leaped with joy. She immediately pushed open the window and jumped out of the villa.
There was only one team of bodyguards on patrol. Lin Chuyue easily avoided them and slipped out through the back gate.
She glanced at the car parked by the main gate and cautiously approached it.
'Once I'm in the car, I can leave immediately.'
'Those bodyguards won't have time to stop me!'
Lin Chuyue crept toward the car, only daring to use the physical key to unlock the door.
'It's all Xiao Ye's fault! Making me feel like a thief in my own home, getting into my own car!'
Lin Chuyue got into the driver's seat and breathed a small sigh of relief.
Just as she was about to start the engine, a pair of hands suddenly shot out from the back seat.
A pungent handkerchief was pressed directly over Lin Chuyue's face.
She jolted in shock, instinctively trying to struggle.
But her eyelids were already too heavy to lift.
In the end, she only had time for a weak struggle before her hands fell limp.