The Master Descends the Mountain: My Destined CEO

The car soon pulled up to a luxury boutique.

Having been informed of Zhu Chen and Lin Chuxing's identities, someone was already waiting at the entrance.

"Mr. Zhuxian, Miss Lin, please come in."

Lin Chuxing strode into the boutique with her head held high, her gaze sweeping over the beautiful clothes and jewelry.

This was the Imperial City, so this boutique was naturally the largest in the Dragon Country. Nearly all the latest styles were sent here first.

Although Lin Chuxing wanted everything, she forced herself not to spare a second glance in order to maintain her status, and followed the staff directly into the VIP room.

"Mr. Zhuxian, Miss Lin, we just received a new shipment a few days ago. There are several haute couture pieces inside."

Normally, haute couture pieces were reserved for the major families first, and the Xiao Family was naturally one of them.

However, the items were usually delivered to the Xiao Family estate. It was rare for anyone from the Xiao Family to come in person, unless they were simply out for a day of shopping.

Lin Chuxing feigned expertise and said, "Then have your models put them on for me to see."

"Of course. Please wait a moment."

The manager quickly left to gather the models.

Only Lin Chuxing and Zhu Chen remained in the VIP room.

Zhu Chen was on a mission; he had no desire to speak with this empty-headed woman.

If it had been Lin Chuyue, he would have been more than willing to chat a bit.

After all, she was an exceptionally outstanding woman with her own unique insights and experience in business.

Many people mocked her for being from the countryside, but they didn't realize that other young ladies, even those from major families, couldn't necessarily do a better job than Lin Chuyue.

Making a company bigger and stronger was no simple task.

Lin Chuxing didn't want to be the first to speak either, as it would cheapen her image.

She set down her coffee and looked toward the door.

Footsteps approached, and a young man walked in.

Seeing that the VIP room was already occupied, he raised a slight eyebrow. "Well, if it isn't Zhu Chen. What brings you here?"

Lin Chuxing stared blankly at the man before her, her face suddenly flushing red.

He was tall, and his every move was filled with a roguish charm. It was just a normal smile, yet it held a hint of wickedness.

And he was exactly Lin Chuxing's type!

She quickly gave a light cough and turned her head away.

Little did she know, Zhu Chen had seen her reaction perfectly clearly.

"Ouyang Xin, long time no see. Are you out shopping too?"

Ouyang Xin's gaze fell upon Lin Chuxing. "And this is?"

"This is the fiancée of the Xiao Family's Patriarch, Ms. Lin Chuxing. I believe you've probably heard the name."

Ouyang Xin was not favored in his family, and he was also a notorious playboy.

Therefore, the Ouyang Family preferred not to have him attend even ordinary banquets, fearing he would cause some kind of trouble.

"So it's Miss Lin!" Of course, Ouyang Xin had heard the name.

Right now, the most famous person in the entire Imperial City was Lin Chuxing.

She was known to everyone, a household name.

The entanglement between her, Lin Chuyue, and Xiao Ye had become the subject of gossip for many families during their leisure time.

Ouyang Xin walked up to Lin Chuxing and extended his hand like a gentleman. "Miss Lin, hello."

Lin Chuxing looked at him, then quickly averted her gaze. "Hello."

She thought she had hidden it well, but her fair face was already flushed with a blush.

'Interesting!'

Ouyang Xin knew he was handsome, but he never expected that the future Lady of the House of the Xiao Family would fall for him at first sight!

At this thought, he couldn't help but feel proud of his charm, and his peach blossom eyes blinked instinctively.

Zhu Chen sat to the side, pretending he hadn't seen a thing.

'The Peach Blossom Talisman can indeed stir one's romantic luck, but if a person's will is strong enough, they can resist it even when it arrives.'

'But Lin Chuxing is clearly not one of them.'

Zhu Chen sneered inwardly. 'Aside from his face, Ouyang Xin has nothing to offer. Compared to Xiao Ye, it's like comparing the bright moon to a firefly.'

'For Lin Chuxing to fall for someone like that, she must be blind.'

Just as the atmosphere was growing stranger, the manager finally returned.

When he saw Ouyang Xin sitting inside, his expression changed drastically. "My deepest apologies, Mr. Ouyang. I wasn't here just now. The VIP room is currently occupied with guests..."

"It's fine. He's a friend of mine, let him stay," Zhu Chen said. "Right, Ouyang Xin?"

"Sure. I was bored anyway. I'll just sit here for a bit."

Lin Chuxing sat between them, feeling Ouyang Xin's presence beside her, and her face grew even redder.

Her attention was focused almost entirely on him; she barely looked at the beautiful clothes.

In the end, she casually pointed to one. "I'll take that one."

Zhu Chen nodded. "Wrap it up. Miss Lin, shall we go?"

Lin Chuxing subconsciously glanced at Ouyang Xin. Although she was reluctant to leave, she knew she had to go.

"Alright..."

She had just turned around when she suddenly felt her hand being grabbed.

A slip of paper was pressed into it.

She looked back and saw Ouyang Xin wink and then point to his phone.

Lin Chuxing felt a sudden sense of guilt and quickened her pace, but she clutched the note tightly in her hand.

She waited until she was back in her room at the Xiao Family estate and sure she was alone before carefully opening her palm.

The note was hopelessly crumpled, but a string of numbers—a phone number—was still clearly visible.

Lin Chuxing typed it into her phone and, sure enough, it brought up an account.

'Should I add him... or not?'

'If I add him as a friend, what should I say?'

Lin Chuxing was an adult; she knew she was developing feelings for Ouyang Xin. Contacting him would be like cheating.

But if she didn't add him, she would feel a sense of regret.

Just as she was hesitating, a knock suddenly came from the door.

Lin Chuxing's hand twitched, and she pressed the "add friend" button.

She tossed her phone aside, her voice trembling with fright. "Who is it?"

A maid's voice replied from outside, "Miss Lin, it's me. I've brought your afternoon tea."

"I don't need it. I'm not eating today."

After sending the maid away, Lin Chuxing looked down and saw that Ouyang Xin had already accepted her friend request and even sent a message.

She felt a sweet sensation in her heart and started chatting with him.

「Meanwhile.」

Xiao Ye already knew the Peach Blossom Talisman was working.

Zhu Chen's voice came through the phone. "I didn't expect her romantic fortune to lead her to that playboy, Ouyang Xin."

"She was always a person of weak will. Even if she hadn't met him ahead of schedule this time, she would have run into him eventually."

"Judging by how quickly the Peach Blossom Talisman took effect, this is a connection destined by fate. However, I've done the calculations. This is a calamitous bond."

Ouyang Xin is just a womanizer, changing girlfriends more often than he changes clothes.

Almost none of the young ladies from major families would give him the time of day.

If he were to be married off for an alliance, it would be to a family of lesser status.

A player like him would never settle down for one woman, let alone one who is all beauty and no brains.