The Master Descends the Mountain: My Destined CEO

Xiao Ye was very careful not to tread on a single flower as he carried Lin Chuyue out of the sea of blossoms.

"You're not wearing enough. We'll come back tomorrow when you're dressed more warmly."

"There's one more thing to do today!"

"We need to pick out your engagement ceremony gown!"

Their engagement ceremony was in mid-December, which was just over half a month away.

Starting preparations now was already a little late.

This time, Lin Chuyue didn't refuse. She was like a young woman immersed in the sweetness of love.

Her eyes had room for nothing but Xiao Ye.

The two arrived at the most famous design studio in the Imperial City—Wang Studio.

The designer here had not only created pieces for A-list celebrities but was also sought after by the great families.

She was even highly acclaimed abroad.

As the Patriarch of the Xiao Family, Xiao Ye and Lin Chuyue were naturally received personally by Ms. Wang.

"Oh, my heavens, I haven't seen someone so beautiful in a long time. I'm certain I can design the perfect wedding gown for her."

Lin Chuyue spent over two hours just getting her height and measurements taken, along with various photos.

By the time she and Xiao Ye left, the sky outside was already growing dark.

Meanwhile, photos of the couple had already been published by the Imperial City's media.

From their arrival at the auction to their departure, and even photos of them entering and leaving the gown studio, were all captured with extreme clarity.

The pink diamond was deliberately enlarged, with the words "Heart of the Angel" noted beside it.

Heart of the Angel Sells for 200 Million! Patriarch Xiao Spares No Expense for His Love!

A 200 Million Yuan Proposal Ring, Miss Lin is the Luckiest Woman of the Century!

The news spread at an incredible speed.

It was quickly reposted by all the major clickbait accounts.

They were always interested in news about the great families.

「Jiangcheng.」

"Did you guys see the latest news? Xiao Ye actually became the Patriarch of the Xiao Family!"

"I saw it too! And not only that, he bought a 200-million-yuan diamond ring for Lin Chuyue!"

"Lin Chuyue is so damn lucky. She's single-handedly lifted the entire Lin Family to new heights! How did I never realize Xiao Ye was this incredible before?"

"I don't think I've ever heard of a Xiao Family in the Imperial City. They can't be that famous, right?"

"What the hell do you know? That's because the Xiao Family didn't want to be famous before! Now, Xiao Ye *wants* to be famous!"

The people of Jiangcheng were indeed half right.

But Xiao Ye wasn't doing this to make the Xiao Family famous; he was doing it for Lin Chuyue.

The uproar from his previous engagement to Miss Wang of the Wang Family had brought great shame to Lin Chuyue and the entire Lin Family.

Only by doing this could he undo the damage from before. More than that, he could bring glory to the Lin Family!

The people of Jiangcheng were abuzz with discussion.

Naturally, the various prominent families had also heard the news.

「Ye Family Estate.」

Ye Baiwei had already returned from the Imperial City. She stared at the news about Lin Chuyue and Xiao Ye.

Her heart was filled with regret.

She had never expected Xiao Ye to be so powerful, but now he was already with Lin Chuyue.

Although Ye Baiwei was confident in herself, she knew she couldn't come between Xiao Ye and Lin Chuyue.

'If I had known about Xiao Ye's status sooner... I would have done anything to win him over!'

'I should have been more decisive back then and made my move when I asked him out to dinner!'

Unfortunately, back then, while she had sensed Xiao Ye wasn't an ordinary person, she never imagined he was powerful to this extent.

An opportunity missed is an opportunity lost, and she doubted she would ever get another chance.

Ye Baiwei stared jealously at the pink diamond on Lin Chuyue's hand. A two-hundred-million-yuan diamond... she doubted anyone would ever be willing to give her something like that in her entire life!

As news of Lin Chuyue and Xiao Ye spread, the first to react were the various smaller families.

Bearing all sorts of congratulatory gifts, they arrived at the Lin Family's old residence the very next day.

"Elder Lin, congratulations, congratulations!"

"Your most cherished granddaughter is about to marry into a great family in the Imperial City! The Lin Family is about to soar to new heights!"

"Elder Lin, this is a specialty my friend brought all the way from Xiangjiang. I brought it for you to try today."

Lin Aoshan sat on the living room sofa, his face wreathed in smiles.

'Just as I thought, my decision was the right one!'

Even though everyone had mocked him and failed to understand, and even when Lin Chuyue herself had vehemently opposed it, he had still stuck to his guns.

'If I had wavered even a little back then, we wouldn't have such a wonderful outcome now!'

"Everyone, you're all too kind. I won't accept your gifts, but I will accept your well wishes!"

"How could we do that? The Lin Family will surely be moving to the Imperial City in the future. We hope Elder Lin will, for old times' sake, put in a good word for us."

"That's right, the Lin Family is bound to expand nationwide in the future. Elder Lin, about Jiangcheng..."

The crowd chimed in one after another, all of them hoping to get some benefit from the Lin Family.

If they could use this opportunity to build a connection with the Xiao Family, that would be even better.

If not, then having the Lin Family leave them a portion of Jiangcheng's resources after they left would also be a considerable fortune!

They could never hope to reach the level of the Xiao Family in their lifetimes; that was the result of many generations of hard work combined.

But they could still manage to do a little better for themselves.

But Lin Aoshan wasn't one to be swayed by such petty gains. "Everyone, since you've all decided to be frank,"

"I'll be frank as well. I can't give you the benefits you're looking for."

"I don't know what the future holds for the Lin Family. You should all just focus on yourselves."

"Even if the Lin Family does leave one day, the resources here will go to those who are capable. I will not interfere!"

The faces of the crowd changed slightly, but none dared to show any hint of dissatisfaction.

「Outside the Lin Family residence.」

A convoy of black sedans pulled to a stop one after another.

The door of the center car opened, and a bodyguard in a black suit stepped out.

He stood respectfully to the side and extended a hand.

A slender, fair hand was placed upon it.

Then, a beautiful woman with blonde hair and blue eyes emerged.

She looked like a porcelain doll, the very picture of exquisiteness from head to toe.

Even the decorations on her leather shoes were real diamonds, cut with such high-end craftsmanship that each one was worth at least several hundred thousand.

Resting her hand on the bodyguard's, the beauty arrogantly lifted her chin and walked through the gates of the Lin Family residence.

She looked around, her expression filled with disgust.

"What is this dump? How could a woman who lives here possibly be worthy of Ye!"

The bodyguard beside her was quick to agree. "You are right, Princess. The women here absolutely cannot compare to you."

A self-satisfied smile appeared on the beauty's face. "That's more like it. I wonder what kind of tricks this woman used to seduce Ye."

"I have to get Ye back. I absolutely will not let any other woman hurt him!"

"Besides, no one is worthy of Ye except for me!"

The beauty's arrival attracted the gazes of countless people.

"Huh, that's a foreigner. What is she doing at the Lin Family's home?"