Chapter 382: Now Do You Believe My Words?
Lin Chuyue stared at the ID card in front of her, feeling as if all the strength had been drained from her body.
At first, she had felt that Xiao Ye wasn't good enough for her, but the more time they spent together, the more she discovered his extraordinary qualities.
Later, she fell in love with Xiao Ye, and then he, in a sudden turn of events, became the Patriarch of the Xiao Family.
Lin Chuyue started to feel insecure... She felt inferior because of her background, which, in the eyes of the world, made her completely unworthy of Xiao Ye.
But she had always firmly believed that with her own abilities, she could definitely make the Lin Clan bigger and stronger. When that time came, she would be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Xiao Ye.
And now, a special agent from the government had suddenly appeared, telling her that her very presence would only bring Xiao Ye endless trouble, and even danger!
'Is there anything more ridiculous than this?'
She couldn't be with the man she loved, and had to give him up. That was one thing.
But now, her very existence had become a danger!
Even though Lin Chuyue had already prepared herself to never see Xiao Ye again for the rest of her life, hearing these words still sent an icy chill through her limbs.
"This ID card..."
"Of course it's real. I believe you have enough discernment to see that. Besides, I wouldn't joke about something like this."
Jin Mingzhu retracted the ID. "If you don't believe me, you can ask around. I am a Grade-1 Special Agent of the Dragon Country, the highest level of combat personnel."
"Miss Lin, do you believe what I'm saying now? I have a suggestion for you."
"As long as you are in the country—even if you're not in the Imperial City, but somewhere as far away as Jiangcheng—there will still be danger."
"Take Mr. Linton's banquet, for example. Do you really think you could have gotten in based on your own qualifications?"
Lin Chuyue fell silent. In truth, after she had returned from the event, she had also sensed that something was off.
The lowest-ranking guests there were from first-tier families of the Imperial City, but her Lin Family had been the sole exception.
And then there were those people who were always looking for trouble.
Later, she heard that Xiao Ye and Linton had reached a partnership, and only then did she realize that those people had probably been using her as a pawn, with the goal of targeting Xiao Ye!
Jin Mingzhu knew she had figured it out. "You see? Your existence will forever be a problem for Xiao Ye."
Lin Chuyue shot her head up, her eyes bloodshot. "Then what are you trying to say? Are you telling me I should just die?"
She couldn't stand hearing that she was a problem for Xiao Ye!
'Just a short while ago, the news was calling us the perfect couple!'
Jin Mingzhu placed a hand on Lin Chuyue's other hand, which was resting on the table. "Miss Lin, don't get agitated."
"That's not what I mean. I'm just saying that Xiao Ye is in a very dangerous situation right now, and your presence is a liability for him."
"Once this danger is gone, you naturally won't be. It's just that... the organization Xiao Ye is up against is extremely formidable. If he truly wants to eliminate them, it will likely take several years."
"Therefore, the option of having you hide away temporarily is no longer viable."
Jin Mingzhu stared into Lin Chuyue's eyes and continued, "My suggestion to you is this: leave the country."
"As long as you are not in the Dragon Country, no one will be able to use you to threaten Xiao Ye, and it will also guarantee your own safety."
"Rest assured, I will have someone arrange everything for your departure. This isn't just my decision; it's a decision made by the country."
"However, my superior is very reasonable and wanted to respect your wishes. If you insist on not leaving, we naturally won't force you. It's just that…"
"If something were to happen to Xiao Ye, I imagine you would come to regret it."
In order to make this happen, Jin Mingzhu had specifically contacted General He.
However, what she had told him wasn't that Lin Chuyue should leave the country, but that she should go into hiding temporarily to prevent a repeat of what happened at the banquet.
For the sake of Xiao Ye's safety, General He naturally agreed without hesitation.
He probably never would have imagined that his own top subordinate had actually fallen for Xiao Ye and would even go so far as to scheme against another woman for him.
If a person doesn't live for themselves, heaven and earth will conspire to destroy them. This was true even for Jin Mingzhu!
Lin Chuyue stood there, stunned. "I…"
"Miss Lin, you can think it over. If you don't believe me, you can also contact my superior, General He. He's quite famous online."
"You can contact his assistant directly. The phone number is publicly listed on the military department's website."
"Just say you're Lin Chuyue, and he will definitely transfer your call immediately."
General He's personal number was naturally not public, but his assistant's was. It was something like a mayor's hotline, specifically for handling various internal complaints within the military department.
Lin Chuyue nodded. "I… I'll be going now!"
She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, she really wouldn't have the strength to leave.
She grabbed her things and left in a hurry.
The people secretly assigned to protect her didn't notice anything amiss. They remained hidden behind her, following her all the way back to the Lin Family estate.
Lin Chuyue sat on the sofa, staring blankly at the floor in front of her.
"Miss, what's wrong?" the butler asked, a little worried.
"It's nothing. I was just wondering… If there was a person whose presence brought me danger, what would you do?"
"I would naturally put a stop to it! The Miss's safety is of the utmost importance. No matter who it is, no one can be allowed to put you in danger!"
Lin Chuyue fell silent for a moment, then stood up. "Alright, I understand."
She returned to her room and, in the end, still took out her phone. On the military department's website, she found the number for General He's assistant's office.
Half an hour later, she finally dialed the number.
After a long wait, the call finally connected.
"Hello, this is Lin Chuyue. I would like to say a few words to General He, if I may."
The assistant naturally knew of Lin Chuyue; General He had specifically mentioned her name. "Of course, Miss Lin. I'll transfer your call right away."
While the call was being transferred, someone was already confirming its origin. It was indeed from inside the Lin Family estate in Jiangcheng.
General He's voice came over the line. "Hello, Miss Lin."
"General He, hello." Lin Chuyue's heart was pounding like a drum. "I'm calling because I'd like to ask a few questions."
"Please, Miss Lin. As long as they are questions I can answer, I will."
"General He, am I… am I really a danger to Xiao Ye now?"
General He was silent for a moment before speaking the truth. "Yes. Because of your past relationship, many people want to get to Xiao Ye by going through you."
"But Miss Lin, you shouldn't feel too much pressure. Protecting Xiao Ye is our responsibility. It has nothing to do with ordinary citizens."
"If you feel you are in danger, Miss Lin, I can also send people to protect you."
"That won't be necessary. I'm just an ordinary person; it's not appropriate to waste the military's manpower and resources on me." Now that she had confirmed the answer, Lin Chuyue had nothing else she wanted to say.
"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, General He. Goodbye."