The Master Descends the Mountain: My Destined CEO

Of course, Lin Aoshan wouldn't do that. But he had already thought of a good plan—he just wasn't sure if it would be useful.

At a time like this, all he could do was try!

"Miss Ali—no, Princess Ali. I know your feelings for Xiao Ye run deep. From a certain point of view, you two are the ones who should be together."

"But... when it comes to matters of the heart, timing isn't everything. Besides, you and Xiao Ye were separated for so long without staying in touch."

"If you were to lay a hand on me, Xiao Ye would definitely be angry."

"And if that happens, whatever feelings he has left for you might be greatly diminished!"

Ali's beautiful eyes widened in a glare. "I don't believe you! My Ye definitely cares about me!"

"How dare you spout such nonsense! Guards! Sew his mouth shut! From this moment on, I don't want to hear another sound from him!"

The translator at her side cleared his throat and said softly, "Princess, this is the Dragon Country."

"We cannot just harm people here. If we do, your Royal Family status won't be a protection—it will become a liability."

"Then, the Dragon Country might think we are deliberately trying to stir up trouble, perhaps even trying to provoke a war between our nations!"

Ali was instantly displeased. She hated being told what to do. "Get out!"

"Princess, even if you disregard the relations between our two countries, can you disregard Mr. Xiao Ye?"

"I've heard that the men of the Dragon Country can be indecisive, and they especially dislike women who are quick to violence!"

Hearing this, Ali finally relented. "Then what are you suggesting? That I just let this old bastard go?"

"He dared to disrespect me, a princess! Even if I were to kill him, it would be justifiable!"

"For now, you must let him go."

The translator's mission on this trip was not only to interpret but also to ensure Princess Ali didn't run wild.

She might be a woman, but when she got violent, she was far more vicious than any man!

"How about we head to the Imperial City first to find Mr. Xiao Ye?"

"Otherwise, if we make a move and upset Mr. Xiao Ye, that would be terrible."

Ali stood up. "You're right. I can't make my Ye unhappy. We haven't seen each other in so many years. I want him to see me at my most beautiful!"

"Let's go! We're going to the Imperial City!"

As he watched the group file out one after another,

Lin Aoshan finally breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly pulled out his phone and dialed Lin Chuyue's number.

However, it rang for a long time with no answer.

He looked at the call-ended screen and frowned slightly, but he quickly relaxed. 'The Xiao Ye of today is not the Xiao Ye of the past.'

'No matter what her status is, she can't possibly compete with the Xiao Family in the Imperial City!'

「Imperial City.」

The city was as bustling as ever at night.

Inside a quiet, small building.

The phone rang, shattering the silence.

"Hello?... What? Princess Ali of Country A is here?"

"Her flight gets into the Imperial City tomorrow morning? What are you all waiting for? Get people ready to receive her immediately!"

"We don't know why she's here, but since she's a member of the Royal Family, we must ensure her reception is handled properly."

"Activate the B-level emergency protocol at once!"

「The next morning.」

「Imperial City Airport.」

A plane slowly taxied to a stop.

A group of men in black who had been waiting there quickly fanned out.

The cabin was immediately configured with two separate exits.

One was for the regular passengers, directed by the flight attendants.

The other was exclusively for Princess Ali and her entourage.

Ali descended from the plane at a leisurely pace. Seeing the reception party, she huffed. "You certainly got word of my arrival quickly."

She had snuck away from the Royal Family and had even taken a friend's private plane to avoid detection.

To think she'd be discovered the moment she arrived in the Imperial City.

"Princess Ali, hello. On behalf of the Dragon Country, we'd like to extend our warmest welcome—"

Before the official could finish his welcome, Ali cut him off.

"Hold it. I don't want to listen to these platitudes. I came here for one reason and one reason only: to find my Ye!"

"Your... Ye?"

The translator standing nearby quickly interjected, "Her Highness the Princess means Mr. Xiao Ye."

"Her Highness wishes to find Mr. Xiao Ye."

The name was not unfamiliar to the official. After all, he was well aware of the major transition the Xiao Family had undergone.

Besides, Xiao Ye had become quite famous lately, especially his love story with Lin Chuyue, which was now practically common knowledge.

It was no exaggeration to say their story was more sensational than the scandals of A-list celebrities.

The tale of a wealthy heir and a Cinderella had captured the hearts of women everywhere.

"Understood. If you would please, Princess Ali, let us escort you to your hotel to check in. We will contact Xiao Ye for you. How does that sound?"

This was the best solution. Now that Ali was in the Imperial City, she absolutely could not be allowed to move about freely.

What if she ran into danger?

Ali was a cherished member of the Royal Family. If anything were to happen to her, the Dragon Country would have a major problem on its hands.

It could even jeopardize the friendly relations they had worked so hard to establish with Country A.

Ali didn't want to agree, but the official was firm, refusing to let her and her entourage wander off on their own.

In the end, with the translator's help, Ali had no choice but to be obediently escorted to the hotel that had been prepared for her.

Inside the luxurious presidential suite.

Ali, seething with dissatisfaction, took her frustration out on a wine glass. "Am I under house arrest?"

"Damn it! All I want is to see my Ye! Why is every single person trying to stop me?"

The translator quickly had someone clean up the shards of glass. "My dear Princess, these are the rules in the Dragon Country."

"This is not Country A. We must abide by their arrangements."

"Besides, the people of the Dragon Country are known for keeping their word. Since they said they would have Xiao Ye come, he will definitely come!"

Ali raised her hand and slapped the translator across the face.

"Who gave you permission to say Ye's name!"

"My apologies, I meant Mr. Xiao Ye! Your Highness, would you like something to eat? Or perhaps I can have someone draw a hot bath for you so you can relax?"

"Since you'll be meeting the one you love, it would be best to look your finest, wouldn't you agree?"

Ali stroked her own face, a look of sudden realization dawning on her. "You're right! I almost forgot!"

"Quickly, have them bring out my favorite outfit!"

"And my hairstylist and makeup artist? Tell them to get ready!"

"They are to start the moment I'm out of my bath. I must be ready at all times. My Ye could arrive at any moment."

"I will make sure he sees me at my absolute best. There's no way I'm losing to that poor, pathetic woman!"

With that, Ali hurried into the bathroom.

Accompanying her on this trip, aside from bodyguards, was an entire team dedicated to styling her.

She wasn't just the young princess of Country A; she was also a renowned fashion icon in the West.

She couldn't let anyone see her looking anything less than perfect, no matter the circumstances.

「Meanwhile.」

「The Xiao Residence.」

After his recent efforts, Xiao Ye had almost completely consolidated his control over the Xiao Family.

However, some still harbored treacherous intentions.