The Master Descends the Mountain: My Destined CEO

Not only did things go smoothly, but even research progressed without a hitch.

Dragon Country was an ancient nation. It felt like anything you did there was twice as effective with half the effort.

But in Country A, a nation with less than two hundred years of history, there was no such boon.

The masked man's eyes were bloodshot. "Then tell me, what should we do now?"

"The appearance of a variable means the prophecy is destined to fail."

"Those masters said that if we want to succeed, there is only one way: kill the variable!"

The masked man sneered. "You think it's that simple? In a place like Dragon Country, assassination is difficult!"

"There are security checks everywhere, and you can't just get your hands on a gun."

"Besides, Xiao Ye has long been on the radar of the upper echelons. Someone is definitely protecting him. On top of that, Xiao Ye himself is a high-level master!"

The young man smiled faintly. "There's an old saying in Dragon Country: even heroes have a weakness for beautiful women."

"As long as there's a weakness, there's a chance for success!"

"If one assassination attempt fails, we'll try a second time. We don't have to use an assassin. We can use poison or arrange an 'accident'!"

The masked man finally relaxed. "You're right. I was overthinking it. Some things are actually very simple."

"I'm putting you in charge of this. If you really eliminate this variable, you'll receive the highest honors!"

"Thank you, Father. Please await the good news!"

「Dragon Country.」

Things on Xiao Ye's end had gradually calmed down.

The surface-level elements of the Angel Association and the Tianzhu Association had been more or less wiped out. All that remained was a deep investigation.

He could finally take a short break before heading to the next location tied to the nation's fate.

But before he could leave, he received a call from the Xiao Family.

"Patriarch, there's a banquet being held in the Imperial City soon. The invitation has arrived. We implore you to attend."

"What banquet?" Xiao Ye had been back with the Xiao Family for less than a year and hadn't attended many.

Besides, there were very few banquets worthy of his attendance.

The Xiao Family Elder explained, "It's being hosted by Mr. Linton."

Linton...

The name sounded a little familiar.

"Mr. Linton, the founder of Country A's United Group. He's come to Dragon Country to host this banquet, and all four great Hidden Clans will be attending."

The United Group was massive, a perennial fixture in the top three of the Fortune 500.

To be precise, aside from one time it came in second, it had always been number one!

"The United Group has been talking about finding a partner in Dragon Country for a while, but they've never settled on anyone. This banquet will decide who that partner will be."

A partnership with the United Group would undoubtedly allow them to reach the next level.

It wasn't just about making money; it was about getting a piece of the pie in many more industries.

"Patriarch, we can't miss this opportunity. The Xiao Family is already ranked last among the four great Hidden Clans."

"If we don't secure this partnership, the gap between us and the other families will grow even wider!"

Xiao Ye had just dealt with a branch of the Angel Association, and now Linton from Country A was showing up. It seemed a little too coincidental.

Moreover, a banquet, with its crowds and distractions, was the perfect place to make a move.

'Looks like... this is very likely a trap!'

"Alright, I'll be back soon!"

After hanging up, Xiao Ye looked at Jin Mingzhu. "I have to go. I need to return to the Imperial City to handle something. It'll probably take a few days."

"I'll go with you." Jin Mingzhu blinked, a rare hint of feminine charm showing through. "We're on the same team now."

"Until General He says our team is disbanded, I can't leave your side."

"You don't mind, do you?"

It was just one more person, so of course Xiao Ye didn't mind. "Fine, you can come back with me."

A secret joy bloomed in Jin Mingzhu's heart. The more time she spent with Xiao Ye, the deeper she fell.

He was an incredibly charismatic man.

Like a fine wine, the more you savored him, the more captivating he became.

The two of them soon boarded a plane and returned to the Imperial City.

When Lin Chuxing heard Xiao Ye was coming back, she started waiting at the gates of the Xiao Family estate early.

Jian Qiuyan watched her with a worried heart. "Chuxing, have you... not been resting well lately? You look a little pale."

Lin Chuxing cut her off impatiently. "I'm sleeping just fine. Go worry about Grandpa, you don't need to worry about me."

"Alright, just hurry up and go inside. And try not to go out so much in the future. Have you any idea what the wealthy wives of the Imperial City are saying about you?"

Hearing this, Jian Qiuyan's expression changed slightly.

She wasn't one for dressing up, nor was she as extravagant as the other wealthy wives.

So, after attending a few tea parties with Lin Chuxing, she became the object of their ridicule. They all said she lacked the poise of a noble lady.

But Jian Qiuyan didn't see the point of putting on airs. 'What's the use of having to show off your wealth?'

A car slowly drove up.

Lin Chuxing immediately ran forward joyfully. "Xiao Ye, you're back—"

The passenger door opened, and Jin Mingzhu stepped out.

The moment she saw her, the smile on Lin Chuxing's face nearly froze, and the words died in her throat.

'How is that damn bitch still alive?'

'Even if she didn't die, shouldn't she be suffering? How can she look so healthy and vibrant?'

Jin Mingzhu smiled faintly and took off her sunglasses. "Miss Lin, we meet again."

Lin Chuxing shot her a glare, then hurried to Xiao Ye's side and tried to grab his arm. "Xiao Ye, you're finally back."

"I missed you so much while you were gone!"

But Xiao Ye brushed her hand away. "Let's go inside."

In his absence, Lin Chuxing had been seeing Ouyang Xin quite a lot.

She was afraid, yet she enjoyed the thrill that came with that fear.

'I can't let her touch me,' Xiao Ye thought. 'Disgusting!'

Lin Chuxing gritted her teeth and glared hatefully at Jin Mingzhu. 'It must be this bitch! She must have seduced Xiao Ye!'

Jin Mingzhu acted as if she hadn't seen a thing and followed Xiao Ye into the Xiao Family estate.

"By the way, about tomorrow's banquet..."

Xiao Ye cut Lin Chuxing off. "I will be attending tomorrow's banquet with Miss Jin. She will be my date!"

"You..." Lin Chuxing was in disbelief. "How could you do this! I'm your fiancée! You're taking an outsider instead of me!"

"If other people see this, what will they say about me! What will they think of me!"

Xiao Ye's gaze was cold. "The innocent have nothing to fear from slander. Why care what others think? Besides, I have my own reasons for who I choose to take."

"No! You can't take her!"

Xiao Ye ignored her completely and had the butler show Jin Mingzhu to a room to rest.

「That night.」

A gown and a set of expensive jewelry worth tens of millions were delivered to the Xiao Family estate.

But they were delivered to Jin Mingzhu's room, along with an entire styling team!

When Lin Chuxing heard the news, she was so furious she nearly smashed everything in her room. "You bitch, I'll kill you!"