《The Empty Bridal Chamber》


 Chapter 1

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°The wedding is paused. The groom can¡¯t come!¡±


    As soon as the emcee said this, the bride, Lin Wanmeng, almost laughed out loud. There was no need to get married. What a wonderful thing!


    To be precise, the thing that made her happy was that she did not have to marry Ye Lingxiao.


    Ye Lingxiao was the most powerful man in the capital. In just a few years, he had established a business empire led by the Ye Group. Unfortunately, no woman in the capital was willing to marry him.


    Firstly, it was rumored that this person¡¯s personality was cold and ruthless like a ghost, and his fate was as ferocious as a fiend. When he was young, he jinxed his parents to death. After he became an adult, none of the women he came into contact with had a good ending.


    Secondly, it was said that Ye Lingxiao had tacitly admitted that he had some dysfunction in that area, it probably wasn¡¯t possible for there to be life like normal couples.


    However, Lin Wanmeng was unwilling to marry him mainly because she already had a boyfriend. She had been in love with Shen Yusong for three years and they were extremely sweet.


    She was supposed to be celebrating her 23rd birthday with her boyfriend, but her father forced her to marry Ye Lingxiao in exchange for a huge betrothal gift to save his company which was about to go bankrupt.


    Yesterday, Shen Yusong had promised her that he would come to interrupt the wedding and elope with her, but for some reason, she still did not see him.


    Was he afraid?


    No matter what, Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t wait to tell Shen Yusong the good news. She called him while searching around.


    When she passed by the dressing room door, the crisp ringtone could be heard faintly through the gap in the door. She suddenly stopped and was about to enter when she vaguely heard the sound of men and women panting.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart skipped a beat. That ringtone was specially set for Shen Yusong. It couldn¡¯t be anyone else.


    With trembling hands, she silently approached the crack in the door. In an instant, the scene frozen in her pupils pierced her heart like a sharp blade.


    In the dark dressing room, her boyfriend, Shen Yusong, and her best friend, Shi Qiuqiu, were entangled together, putting on an unsightly show!


    ¡°Brother Yusong, we won¡¯t be discovered here, right?¡± Shi Qiuqiu wrapped her arms around Shen Yusong¡¯s neck, her voice was charming to the bone.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. Uncle and Lin Wanmeng are having a wedding. They won¡¯t be able to care about us.¡± Shen Yusong was still working hard.


    Shi Qiuqiu smiled, her sharp voice filled with mockery. ¡°Lin Wanmeng is really too stupid. She¡¯s been with you for three years and didn¡¯t know that Ye Lingxiao was your uncle, let alone that we¡¯ve been fooling around every night.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? She still doesn¡¯t know that your surname should be ¡®Lin¡¯.¡± Shen Yusong smiled smugly. He touched Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s body again and smiled wretchedly. ¡°I was wondering why you were so coquettish. Looks like it¡¯s inherited.¡±


    ¡°Stop~ don¡¯t talk about my mother like that!¡±


    The woman¡¯s coquettish voice and the man¡¯s low moan made Lin Wanmeng feel nauseous. Her fingers tightened around the white wedding dress on her body, and her face turned as pale as paper.


    Lin Wanmeng walked away nihilistically and pulled off her veil. A few innocent strands of hair were pulled off, and her scalp hurt. However, compared to the intense pain in her heart, this was nothing.


    She leaned against the wall and fell weakly. She hugged her knees and curled up in the corner. Her eyes were lowered and tears fell. She was like an injured deer, making one¡¯s heart ache.


    She was completely unaware of Shi Qiuqiu and Shen Yusong¡¯s betrayal! At this moment, she really hated her own stupidity!


    Also, why should Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s surname be Lin?


    Could it be¡­


    As her memory spun, Lin Wanmeng came to an unbelievable conclusion.


    After so many years, it was no wonder that her father took special care of her neighbor, the mother and daughter of the Shi family. It was no wonder that her father would always stand on Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s side when she quarreled with her. It was no wonder that her parents had split up not long ago due to a breakdown in their relationship.


    It turned out that her father had long cheated with Shi Yanru and even gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, Shi Qiuqiu!


    Thinking about it carefully, her father must have chosen to get a divorce so late to split her grandfather¡¯s inheritance.


    What a shrewd scheme, what a vicious heart!


    At this moment, the staff hurriedly ran over to inform her that Old Madam Ye had spoken and the wedding will continue.


    ¡°Ye Lingxiao is here?¡± Lin Wanmeng restrained her sorrowful expression and asked softly.


    The staff member saw that her eyes were red and thought that she already knew that something had happened to Ye Lingxiao. He shook his head regretfully.


    Lin Wanmeng was not surprised by this. It was understandable for the violent Ye Lingxiao to do something unruly.


    She quietly turned off her phone to prevent outsiders from seeing the evidence inside.


    When she saw the two of them having an affair just now, Lin Wanmeng did not rush forward to catch them red-handed. This was because she was alone and had no help, no money, and no power. Even if she caused a scene, it would only be an embarrassment.


    However, what she wanted was absolute suppression. She wanted Shi Qiuqiu and Shen Yusong to be utterly defeated and unable to fight back.


    Therefore, she first filmed the evidence of Shen Yusong and Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s crimes for future use.


    Since she was forced to become the young mistress of the Ye family and Ye Lingxiao¡¯s wife, she would use this identity to take revenge on everyone who hurt her!


    After making up her mind, Lin Wanmeng put on her veil again. When she looked up again, her eyes were cold. She said calmly, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    From this moment on, Lin Wanmeng sealed her heart and prepared to start a massacre!


    The wedding without a groom ended hastily. Lin Wanmeng maintained an elegant and noble posture throughout. Although there was no lack of mockery and criticism, she won Old Madam Ye¡¯s favor.


    Night fell, and the silver moon was like a hook.


    Lin Wanmeng stepped into Ye Lingxiao¡¯s private villa. The butler, Old Qin, guided her to a room deep on the second floor.


    ¡°Whose room is this?¡± Lin Wanmeng asked in confusion.


    Butler Qin sighed and looked a little dejected. He didn¡¯t answer her question directly, but his tone remained respectful. ¡°Please enter.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng did not understand why the Ye family was so mysterious. She frowned and walked in. The door behind her slammed shut, scaring her.


    There were no lights on in the room. The dark environment was hell for Lin Wanmeng, who was most afraid of the dark. She immediately felt a chill behind her and subconsciously shivered.


    Then, she fumbled for the chandelier switch on the wall and quickly pressed it.


    Click!


    The room was instantly lit up.


    ¡°This!¡± The scene in front of her shocked Lin Wanmeng. She stood rooted to the ground like a weathered statue.


    On the two-meter-wide bed lay a man with his eyes closed. All kinds of tubes were inserted into his body, and there were several machines around him!


    Lin Wanmeng took a moment to sort out the current situation. It turned out that Ye Lingxiao did not deliberately miss the wedding, but became a vegetable because of an accident!


    No wonder everyone¡¯s words and expressions were so solemn. She was too engrossed in her sorrow and did not notice it.


    She and Ye Lingxiao had never met before, but they had already become husband and wife. On the day of their wedding, both of them had suffered a huge blow in their lives. In another sense, didn¡¯t this make them a match made in heaven as well?


    Lin Wanmeng took a deep breath and suppressed her surging emotions. She slowly moved closer to the bed and gasped when she saw the man¡¯s appearance.

 Chapter 2

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°This a bigshot in the business world? He¡¯s clearly a male vixen!¡± Lin Wanmeng rested her elbows on the side of the bed and rested her chin on her hands as she carefully observed Ye Lingxiao¡¯s breathtaking beauty.


    The man was about 1.9 meters tall, and his body completely surpassed that of supermodels. His bones and flesh were well-proportioned, and his skin was fair. Even his protruding Adam¡¯s apple revealed an ascetic sexiness.


    His facial features were well-defined, his brows were sharp, and his nose bridge was straight. He simply had the bone structure of a model face.


    What surprised her even more was the handsome and cold aura emitted from Ye Lingxiao¡¯s body. He was like a dragon hiding in the darkness. Even though he was sleeping, he carried a fatal danger that made people fear him.


    As expected of Ye Lingxiao. He was indeed worthy of his name, dignified and magnificent.


    Sigh, if it weren¡¯t for his cold personality, lack of sympathy, and his hidden illness, she probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to become his wife, right?


    Moreover, Ye Lingxiao was now in a vegetative state. No one knew when he would wake up or even pass away, so no one was willing to approach him.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. We¡¯ll keep each other warm from now on,¡± Lin Wanmeng murmured as she gently pushed away a strand of hair covering Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes.


    In a daze, she seemed to see the man¡¯s eyelashes blink and jumped up in shock.


    Thinking that she had seen wrongly, she rubbed her eyes and took a closer look, only to find that he looked exactly the same as when she came in.


    Her fingers trembled slightly as she tentatively pushed Ye Lingxiao¡¯s arm. Her tone was gentle and slightly nervous. ¡°Are you awake?¡±


    The man did not react.


    It was probably because she had been triggered too much today that her eyes were blurry.


    Suddenly, the sound of the door being unlocked came from behind. It was Shen Yusong who sneaked in.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you pick me up?¡± Lin Wanmeng frowned and pretended to be angry, but her eyes were cold.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, baby. I thought the wedding wouldn¡¯t be able to continue if something happened to the groom. I didn¡¯t expect¡­¡± Shen Yusong let out a long sigh and pulled his hair, pretending to be regretful.


    He was so busy making love with Shi Qiuqiu that he really didn¡¯t know that something had happened to his uncle. However, this also meant that he could naturally inherit his uncle¡¯s inheritance and no longer have to spend so much effort to scheme.


    ¡°There¡¯s something else I have to tell you. Actually, I¡¯m Ye Lingxiao¡¯s¡ª¡±


    ¡°Nephew?¡± Lin Wanmeng raised her eyebrows in disdain.


    Shen Yusong¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°How did you know?¡±


    ¡°Heh.¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyebrows were sharp. She deliberately dragged out her syllables and said meaningfully, ¡°Because paper can¡¯t contain fire.¡±


    After being together for so long, Shen Yusong had never seen such a cold expression on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face. He could not help but feel a chill run down his spine.


    Just as he was about to explain, Lin Wanmeng raised her slender fingers and waved her hand indifferently. ¡°There¡¯s no need to explain. I¡¯m not interested in listening.¡±


    Just looking at this man made her feel extremely disgusted.


    Shen Yusong thought that she was throwing a tantrum, so he quickly put on an affectionate look.


    ¡°Wanmeng, everything I¡¯ve done is to give you a better life. As long as Uncle dies, his assets will be ours! He¡¯s sick now. Wouldn¡¯t it be much more convenient for us to go on dates in the future?¡± Shen Yusong took a few steps forward and wanted to hug her.


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes suddenly turned cold. She pushed him away and said firmly, ¡°I¡¯m telling you, I¡¯m already married to Ye Lingxiao. From now on, I¡¯m your aunt. If you dare to touch me again, I¡¯ll cripple you!¡±


    She was really blind. The man in front of her was clearly cowardly and bad. He had no talent or morals, but she had actually been indulging in his flowery words. How ridiculous and pitiful!


    Shen Yusong was afraid of alerting others, so he did not dare to move. He wondered if Lin Wanmeng was possessed. Why did she suddenly become so fierce?


    ¡°Wanmeng, I¡¯ll leave first. You have to believe me! I¡¯ll still look for you¡ª¡±


    Before the scumbag could finish speaking, Lin Wanmeng closed the door mercilessly.


    She turned around and saw that Ye Lingxiao had actually sat up. Her heart skipped a beat!


    F*ck! He was literally ¡°sitting up in shock¡±!


    ¡°Someone come quickly! Mr. Ye, he¡­ Ugh¡­¡±


    Just as Lin Wanmeng was about to call someone over, Ye Lingxiao rushed over like a bolt of lightning. The world spun and she was pressed against the wall by the man. She felt the warmth of his large palm on her abdomen.


    This was the first time she met Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes. The two of them were only inches apart.


    The man¡¯s dark and cold eyes were as deep as a cold lake. His sharp gaze seemed to be able to see through everything in the world, including her.


    Enveloped by his innate deterrence, Lin Wanmeng immediately felt her face turn red and her heart race. Her mind almost went blank.


    However, just as she was trying to organize her words to get out of this predicament, Ye Lingxiao said coldly, ¡°Lecherous, greedy, and brainless.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. Was he scolding her?


    She had said that she would not let anyone bully her again, and Ye Lingxiao was no exception!


    ¡°I¡¯m a young and beautiful girl. Why wouldn¡¯t I be lecherous?¡±


    ¡°Greed? Humans die for wealth, and birds die for food. It¡¯s just the rules of survival.¡±


    ¡°Also, I¡¯m not as smart as Mr. Ye. I can¡¯t think of a way to lie to others by pretending to be sick.¡±


    Although she was innocent, she was not stupid. She did not believe that she could witness the medical miracle of a vegetative person¡¯s recovery. Even if Ye Lingxiao was not in a vegetative state, his agile movements just now did not seem like he was just in an accident. Therefore, he was most likely faking it.


    Ye Lingxiao raised his eyebrows imperceptibly, and his aura raged. This woman was not flattering at all.


    His well-defined fingers suddenly grabbed the woman¡¯s exquisite chin. He pressed his cold eyes down and said coldly, ¡°You know too much.¡±


    Hearing this, Lin Wanmeng was shocked. Why did this sound like the lines of a villain in a movie who wanted to kill someone who knew about their plans?


    Coupled with Ye Lingxiao¡¯s sinister and terrifying expression, she even felt that he would take out a gun and aim it at her head in the next second!


    ¡°Wait a minute!¡± Lin Wanmeng hurriedly shouted for him to stop. Her short sentence was fragmented. ¡°I can help you keep it a secret.¡±


    After a moment of silence, Ye Lingxiao retracted some of his strength. He raised his eyebrows and asked coldly, ¡°Your condition?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng thought to herself, ¡®As expected of a shrewd businessman. He pays attention to equivalent exchanges for everything.¡¯


    ¡°Give me back my freedom,¡± she replied calmly, her clear eyes bright.


    ¡°Deal.¡± Ye Lingxiao did not hesitate. He had no intention of getting married.


    Previously, Lin Wanmeng had fantasized about relying on the Ye family¡¯s power to take revenge. But now, it seemed that this CEO Ye was an even more dangerous existence. It was better for her to escape as soon as possible. As for revenge, she still had to rely on herself!


    ¡°However, you can only leave after I¡¯m done with my business. As for what it is, you don¡¯t have to know.¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s tone was stiff, cutting off all possibilities of Lin Wanmeng¡¯s questioning.


    ¡°¡­¡± She was starting to regret her pity for Ye Lingxiao. Facing such a domineering, cold, and mysterious ¡°husband¡±, she should pity herself even more.


    Looking at Ye Lingxiao¡¯s cold and handsome face, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart turned cold. Isn¡¯t it good to let me be a rich lady who stays alone in an empty house?

 Chapter 3

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The man who Lin Wanmeng was staring at narrowed his cold, scalpel-like eyes and sized her up inch by inch.


    The woman¡¯s appearance was beautiful and her eyes were gentle. The edge of her light brown eyes was enshrouded in a gentle and faint stream of light. She was like a pure and flirtatious white rose that seduced one¡¯s soul.


    Ye Lingxiao sneered, ¡°It¡¯s only your looks that are pure and innocent.¡±


    For some reason, he couldn¡¯t look away.


    The next afternoon, Old Madam Ye brought a group of Ye family members to visit Ye Lingxiao and shed tears for her poor grandson.


    Lin Wanmeng was a little worried, but she couldn¡¯t break her promise and reveal the truth.


    However, when she saw Ye Lingxiao lying on the hospital bed being watched like a monkey, Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t help but want to laugh. The muscles on her face twitched crazily.


    After a round of pity, Old Madam Ye introduced everyone in the Ye family to her granddaughter-in-law. Lin Wanmeng cooperated obediently, and the more Old Madam Ye looked at her, the more she liked her.


    Little did he know that after bidding farewell to most of her relatives, Lin Wanmeng was laughing so hard in the bedroom that her cheekbones soared.


    But she had forgotten that Ye Lingxiao was still awake!


    ¡°Is it funny?¡± The man sat up slowly, his eyes as terrifying as hell.


    ¡°Uh¡­ I¡¯ll go see Grandma Ye!¡± Lin Wanmeng felt guilty under his gaze and ran downstairs as if she had seen a ghost.


    Ye Lingxiao looked in the direction of the woman¡¯s departure. His thin lips curled into a playful smile as he immediately dialed his secretary¡¯s number.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t found anything yet?¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s cold tone was filled with impatience.


    ¡°President, the other party¡¯s whereabouts are mysterious. It¡¯s indeed not easy to investigate¡­¡±


    ¡°Three days.¡± Ye Lingxiao was a man of few words and gave a deadline.


    ¡°I promise to complete the mission!¡± The secretary quickly agreed, afraid that he would be shot into space by the president if he was not careful.


    After hanging up the phone, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze was as sharp as a knife.


    Before they left for the wedding, the other party had tampered with Ye Lingxiao¡¯s car, so he played along and faked the car accident. He was determined to catch the other party.


    The atmosphere upstairs was changing, and the atmosphere downstairs was also turbulent.


    Old Madam Ye dismissed everyone, leaving only three people behind.


    ¡°Mengmeng, the matter of giving birth to Ling Xiao¡¯s child will depend on you.¡± Old Madam Ye¡¯s earth-shattering words made everyone present lose their composure.


    Lin Wanmeng blinked her eyes in confusion. How could she give birth to a child with a vegetable? Could it be that the old madam had discovered that Ye Lingxiao was pretending?


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s brother, Ye Zu, was the first to speak anxiously, ¡°Grandmother, Lingxiao is already in such a state. I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s no other way¡­¡±


    The eldest sister, Ye Lan, chimed in, ¡°That¡¯s right. We all know that you dote on Ling Xiao, but this is too difficult for Wanfeng.¡±


    Ye Lan¡¯s casual words put the pressure on Lin Wanmeng.


    The middle-aged woman who was dressed in luxury brands and had fiery red lips was Shen Yusong¡¯s mother and Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eldest sister, Ye Lan.


    This was the first time Lin Wanmeng had seen her. She did not expect to meet her as her sister-in-law and not her daughter-in-law.


    It seemed that this person was not easy to deal with.


    Lin Wanmeng cleverly chose not to respond. She did not want to be used as a tool by others. She only quietly waited for Old Madam Ye¡¯s next words.


    As expected, Old Madam Ye had a very good impression of her. Only a magnanimous and calm girl like her would be compatible with her outstanding grandson.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. I¡¯m just afraid that Ling Xiao will make too many enemies and something will happen. I planned in advance and will bring Mengmeng to the hospital tomorrow.¡± Old Madam Ye had always been a man of her word in the Ye family. Her tone was obviously not a discussion but a notice.


    After saying that, a secretive look flashed across Old Madam Ye¡¯s face¡ª


    Although the Ye Family was well-to-do, Ye Lingxiao was the one who built the Ye Group. The old lady¡¯s heart was as clear as a mirror. The entire Ye Family coveted Ye Lingxiao¡¯s assets, so she had to protect them for her grandson!


    ¡°Mengmeng, rest well tonight. I¡¯ll send someone to pick you up tomorrow.¡± Old Madam Ye grabbed Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand and smiled kindly.


    ¡°Okay, okay¡­¡± Lin Wanmeng agreed with an awkward smile and forced a fake smile.


    Unable to digest this huge change, Lin Wanmeng found an excuse to go to the garden to calm down. Unexpectedly, Shen Yusong appeared out of nowhere and hugged her from behind.


    Fortunately, Lin Wanmeng reacted quickly and dodged to the side. Shen Yusong almost fell to the ground.


    Shen Yusong staggered a few steps. He secretly hated this stupid woman for being so wary of him. Could it be that she really had feelings for his uncle?


    ¡°Baby, are you really going to give birth to my uncle¡¯s child?¡± Shen Yusong looked at Lin Wanmeng affectionately. There was a hint of heartache in his tone.


    Unable to stand Shen Yusong¡¯s pretentious behavior, Lin Wanmeng corrected him coldly, ¡°You should call me ¡®Aunt¡¯.¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Shen Yusong was stunned. He felt that he almost didn¡¯t recognize the woman in front of him.


    Was this still the weak and delicate Lin Wanmeng who was at his mercy?


    ¡°Since Grandmother has already made such an arrangement, I naturally have to cooperate.¡± Lin Wanmeng restrained her cold expression. She did not want him to realize that she had already seen through the truth.


    Seeing that Lin Wanmeng was so determined, Shen Yusong rolled his eyes and was overjoyed. ¡°Alright! With a child, there¡¯s more confidence that we¡¯ll be getting a share of Uncle¡¯s assets.¡±


    ¡°We?¡± Lin Wanmeng frowned.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. My uncle is paralyzed and there¡¯s no way to give birth. If we give birth to a child and say that it¡¯s you and his, won¡¯t Uncle¡¯s assets be ours?¡± Shen Yusong said excitedly. His eyes were shining, and his eyes were filled with the desire for wealth and power.


    Lin Wanmeng looked down on Shen Yusong¡¯s face and thought of the disgusting scene of him fooling around with Shi Qiuqiu in the dressing room. Her stomach instantly churned and anger rose.


    A moment later, she smirked coldly. ¡°Dream on!¡±


    Shen Yusong was stunned. ¡°You¡¯re not willing to bear my child?¡±


    Then, he took out a bouquet of wildflowers and knelt on one knee. ¡°Wanmeng, we¡¯ll get married after we get the assets. Promise me!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng lowered her eyes and glanced at the pile of wildflowers that he had casually plucked from the roadside. There was a mocking sneer at the corner of her lips. ¡°Heh, you can even give such wildflowers. Why didn¡¯t you give me a box of raffia?¡±


    Oh right, she had forgotten. Didn¡¯t Shen Yusong like to ¡°pick wild flowers¡±? [ 1. Picking wild flowers is Chinese slang which means when men cheat and find other women.]


    ¡°I know this proposal was a little rushed, but I¡¯m sincere. As long as there¡¯s a chance, I¡¯ll definitely do better than Uncle and give you and your child a better life!¡± Shen Yusong vowed.


    Heh, Lin Wanmeng was laughing hysterically. How could he spout nonsense and say that he¡¯s better than Ye Lingxiao


    ¡°Are you talented, experienced, or have strong connections? Who doesn¡¯t know how to say empty words, how can you compare to Ye Lingxiao? I really don¡¯t know who gave you the courage, the Cosmic Nation?¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s every word was like a knife, degrading Shen Yusong and cutting him all over.


    It wasn¡¯t that she was eloquent, but it was because that was the truth.


    It was obvious that Shen Yusong had some self-awareness. He was rendered speechless.


    ¡°Since you have the ability to scheme against others, you should focus on improving yourself.¡± Lin Wanmeng could not be bothered to waste her breath on him. She left without looking back.


    No one noticed that on the balcony on the second floor, a pair of eagle-like eyes monitored the entire process of the two of them interacting in the garden.

 Chapter 4

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    After the Ye family left at night, Lin Wanmeng was like a deflated ball. She walked up to the second floor dejectedly.


    She should be divorcing Ye Lingxiao in a few days, so she could not afford to complicate matters at this time.


    After thinking about it, it seemed that she could only ask Ye Lingxiao to make the decision.


    In the bedroom, Ye Lingxiao was leaning against the head of the bed with his long legs crossed, reading a book. His tall and straight figure was really seductive, but Lin Wanmeng was not in the mood to admire it.


    Just as she was about to tell him about the child, Ye Lingxiao suddenly closed his book and looked up. He said casually, ¡°I can do it myself.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s brain froze for a moment. She had yet to react.


    In the blink of an eye, Ye Lingxiao wrapped his arms around her waist and carried her straight to the bed. Then, he pressed down on her.


    ¡°What are you doing!¡± Lin Wanmeng subconsciously resisted this contact. Her fists were about to punch the man¡¯s chest.


    Ye Lingxiao quickly grabbed the woman¡¯s flustered hand and pressed her fair wrist above her head. His actions carried a forceful pressure.


    He slowly inched closer, his thin lips almost touching her red ears. His low and hoarse voice was like voodoo, fatal but filled with temptation. ¡°Of course we¡¯re making children.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng felt like she was about to explode. Her ears were ringing as she shouted, ¡°When did I say I was going to give birth to your child?¡±


    Besides, wasn¡¯t he dysfunctional in that area? Could it also be a lie?


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to have children and inherit the assets?¡± Wasn¡¯t this what she and Shen Yusong had discussed?


    ¡°No!¡± Seeing that the man¡¯s kiss was about to land, Lin Wanmeng resolutely turned her head away and gritted her teeth. ¡°It¡¯s your business how many assets you have. I¡¯m not interested! I really didn¡¯t expect the all-powerful President Ye in the capital to do such illegal things!¡±


    Ye Lingxiao paused, and a subtle glint flashed across his eyes. She looked weak, but when she opened her mouth, she became a rabbit that would bite.


    The woman¡¯s slightly angry look was naturally moving, but Ye Lingxiao did not realize that he was already attracted to her.


    He tilted his head and looked at the woman under him with interest. The back of his hand slowly caressed the cold outline of her face. ¡°How am I breaking the law?¡±


    She struggled with her wrists, but to no avail. She raised her eyebrows and glared at him. ¡°If you don¡¯t get out of the way, I¡¯ll sue you for rape!¡±


    Ye Lingxiao curved his thin lips and slowly reminded, ¡°We¡¯re husband and wife.¡±


    ¡°But it won¡¯t be soon.¡± Lin Wanmeng retorted fiercely, her cold eyes bloodshot. ¡°Don¡¯t think that I don¡¯t know the law. Rape in a marriage is still rape!¡±


    However, Ye Lingxiao did not show any fear on his face. Instead, he sneered mockingly. Suddenly, his face darkened and he warned coldly, ¡°Since you know that you¡¯re still married, stop flirting. As long as you¡¯re Mrs. Ye, you have to abide by your duty.¡±


    Hearing this, Lin Wanmeng understood and heaved a sigh of relief. It turned out that Ye Lingxiao was worried that she would cheat on him.


    ¡°Oh¡ª¡± She dragged out the syllable playfully and pointed her slender fingers at the balcony. ¡°So you were peeking.¡±


    The balcony of this bedroom happened to face the garden downstairs. If she guessed correctly, Ye Lingxiao should have seen her meeting Shen Yusong in the garden.


    Ye Lingxiao suddenly stood up. A trace of panic flashed across his eyes for some reason, but it disappeared in an instant.


    ¡°You have no right to be presumptuous in front of me.¡± His face was as still as water as he stared at Lin Wanmeng with a malicious gaze.


    ¡°I understand.¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face turned cold as she replied stiffly.


    Seeing that the woman had regained her cold expression, the man suddenly felt a trace of regret. Was she playing hard to get?


    ¡­


    Fortunately, the next day, Old Madam Ye only brought her to the hospital for a checkup. She could only perform the surgery after the results were out.


    Lin Wanmeng saw that Ye Lingxiao was not in a hurry. She really wanted to ask him if he had finished his business. She was about to collapse mentally after guarding such an unpredictable ancestor all day.


    However, before Lin Wanmeng, who was sitting on pins and needles, could regain her freedom, she received a piece of grievous news that was like a bolt from the blue!


    ¡°Mengmeng, we¡¯re finished.¡± Her mother¡¯s call made Lin Wanmeng feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.


    Half an hour later, Lin Wanmeng arrived at her mother¡¯s location.


    Futan Street, Qinyu Company.


    This was a company that his father had opened without his mother¡¯s knowledge and in her name.


    She stood at the door and pursed her lips sternly. Even the company¡¯s name revealed a hint of sarcasm.


    Qin Yu, he even specially used her mother Su Qin¡¯s name.


    However, behind this seemingly sincere expression, there was a lot of scheming!


    Her father did not leave her and her daughter a company that they could rely on, but a huge debt that was like a bottomless pit!


    Such a company that had been incurring losses and was insolvent was clearly used by her father to transfer the debt!


    In the conference room, the lawyer and the company¡¯s acting general manager sat opposite Lin Wanmeng and her daughter.


    ¡°Even if the company is declared bankrupt, your mother will still have to bear a debt of 80 million yuan.¡± The lawyer shrugged helplessly and explained to Lin Wanmeng.


    Su Qin, who was beside her, almost fainted. Lin Wanmeng hurriedly held her mother.


    She understood that her mother not only hated her father¡¯s heartlessness, but she also remembered the tragic situation when her grandfather was framed and led to bankruptcy. Most of his assets were auctioned off.


    Her mother was originally a rich family¡¯s daughter, but later fell in love with her father, who was still an ordinary employee at the time. She married him despite her family¡¯s objections.


    Even after her mother¡¯s family declined and her father¡¯s career soared, the two of them still treated each other with respect.


    However, who would have thought that her father was just coveting the valuable property that her grandfather had left for her mother after he passed away! After he cheated her of the property, he did not hesitate to divorce his mother on the grounds that they were not on good terms.


    Lin Wanmeng could not be sure if her mother knew about her father¡¯s relationship with Shi Qiuqiu and her daughter. She decided to wait for her mother to recover before revealing everything.


    However, just as the outsiders present expressed their deep sympathy for the mother and daughter, Lin Wanmeng made a shocking decision.


    ¡­


    In the Ye family¡¯s villa.


    The secretary finally found the culprit who wanted to harm Ye Lingxiao within three days and rushed over to report.


    ¡°President, your analysis is correct. It was Chairman Du of Dongfeng Corporation.¡±


    A few days ago, Chairman Du had joined forces with several corporations to suppress the Ye Group in an attempt to achieve a monopoly in the investment industry. However, he did not expect to be tortured by Ye Lingxiao¡¯s iron-blooded methods until he lost everything. That was why he hated him and did not hesitate to hire someone to harm others and tamper with his car.


    ¡°Did he go in?¡± Ye Lingxiao asked slowly as he flipped through a slightly yellowed comic book in his hand.


    ¡°Yes, along with the murderer that Chairman Du instructed, they were all taken away.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Ye Lingxiao closed the comic and carefully locked it.


    The secretary hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°President, there¡¯s one more thing.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about your wife¡­¡± The secretary¡¯s heart was in his throat.


    Ye Lingxiao frowned. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with her?¡±

 Chapter 5

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Recently, the secretary had been paying attention to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s movements. Naturally, he knew that his mother¡¯s company owed a huge debt.


    ¡°President, what do you think we should do about this?¡± The secretary thought that even if Ye Lingxiao did not get close to women, he should still help his nominal wife.


    However, he still thought too highly of his CEO.


    In the next second, Ye Lingxiao replied calmly, ¡°It¡¯s only right and proper to repay a debt. This is what her mother deserves.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡± The secretary understood the secret behind Lin Wanmeng¡¯s father¡¯s scheme and wanted to explain, but he was interrupted by Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hand gesture.


    ¡°If you have time to care about Lin Wanmeng, why don¡¯t you keep an eye on the He Corporation?¡± Ye Lingxiao warned indifferently.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The secretary thought to himself, ¡®Sometimes I wonder if the president really loves his archenemy, CEO He, more than his wife¡­¡¯


    Not long after, Lin Wanmeng returned to the villa with a tired expression. Her mind kept replaying the decision she had made at the Qinyu Company.


    80 million was an astronomical figure for Lin Wanmeng and her daughter.


    Su Qin insisted that the company was under her name, so it had nothing to do with her daughter. However, she was afraid that the creditors would take away the apartment under her name. After all, the real estate certificate had her and her daughter¡¯s names on it.


    However, now that Lin Wanmeng and her mother depended on each other, she naturally wouldn¡¯t sit back and do nothing. Instead of giving up everything to repay the debt and even sleeping on the streets, it was better to take over the company and completely reverse the current situation.


    She had learned that the company was fully equipped with all kinds of equipment, and there were also projects that were operating normally. If her father, Lin Bo, had not been in a hurry to recover the funds, Qinyu Corporation would not have become a mess.


    Although this path was difficult, she did not hesitate because she no longer had any way out.


    ¡°Young Madam! Young Master is awake. It¡¯s a miracle!¡± A few maids saw Lin Wanmeng return from afar and hurriedly escorted her upstairs.


    ¡®Really? Then it¡¯s time for her to be free again. But why isn¡¯t she happy?¡¯


    Even though it had only been a few days, she had already treated this villa as a protective shell. If she stayed here, she would never have to worry about the disturbances outside. It was as if she was living in a dream.


    However, she still had to wake up from her dream.


    Lin Wanmeng walked into the bedroom like a zombie. Ye Lingxiao was nowhere to be seen. She was not surprised at all and walked straight into the inner suite. She had been living in the suite for the past few days.


    As she packed her luggage, she recalled the events of the past few days. Every single one of them was so magical.


    The woman whose father cheated on her mother with had been her neighbor for many years.


    Her father¡¯s illegitimate daughter had become her best friend and even snatched her boyfriend.


    The company her father founded in the name of love left her with huge debts.


    She hated her father for being so heartless. She hated herself for naively thinking that he was a good father.


    Why did she have to bear the blow of life time and time again when she had clearly done nothing wrong?


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s emotions churned and tangled again and again. No matter how strong she was, she could not help but cry.


    She covered her face with her hands, and her body fell limply to the ground as if she was weightless. Tears kept flowing out of her eyes, crossing her fingers and spreading to the back of her smooth hand.


    The woman¡¯s mournful whimpers were like the wails of a weak animal on the verge of death, carrying the remaining unwillingness and despair.


    Ye Lingxiao stood outside the suite door and heard everything clearly.


    This was the first time he had seen a woman cry. Lin Wanmeng¡¯s teary eyes touched the softest part of his heart.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. He was a little curious as to why ¡°she¡± would have such a sad moment.


    Knock knock¡ª


    Ye Lingxiao bent his knuckles and knocked on the door softly.


    Upon hearing this, Lin Wanmeng immediately pushed herself up from the bed and wiped the tears off her face in a panic, wanting to gloss over the situation.


    However, the tears on her thick eyelashes betrayed her.


    The crystal-clear teardrops were like tiny stars, shining brightly. The fragile beauty made Ye Lingxiao unable to look away.


    Realizing that the man was staring into her eyes, Lin Wanmeng stammered guiltily, ¡°One of my eyelashes fell into my eye.¡±


    Afraid that it was not realistic enough, she even pretended to be helpless and spread her hands. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s so vexing to have long eyelashes.¡±


    Initially, she wanted to use a self-deprecating sentence to hide her nervousness. She did not expect that her words would be so awkward, and the traces of her acting was so heavy!


    She really wanted to open her head and see what she was thinking.


    Ye Lingxiao thought that she would pitifully ask him for help. After all, 80 million yuan was a small sum to him, but he did not expect her to still insist.


    ¡°You still want to regain your freedom?¡± Ye Lingxiao calmly extended an olive branch.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll pack my luggage immediately. I can leave tonight,¡± Lin Wanmeng replied bluntly, but she felt regretful.


    If she had known that she would have to bear a debt of 80 million, she would have asked Ye Lingxiao for 80 million.


    Displeased with the woman¡¯s ungratefulness, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face darkened, but he gave her another chance.


    ¡°Because you cooperated with keeping it confidential, my matter is progressing smoothly. Other than a divorce, there are no other requests?¡± He had already done his best.


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. Did this man know how to read minds? He actually saw through her thoughts.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. I didn¡¯t do anything anyway.¡± Lin Wanmeng shook her head with a bitter smile. Her nails dug into her palms and she could barely support herself.


    Life was difficult, but she didn¡¯t want to take advantage of others. Otherwise, she would become like her father.


    Little did she know that her adherence to her principles was about to anger a certain CEO to death.


    He was racking his brains to send her money. What was she insisting on?


    Suddenly, Ye Lingxiao was stunned. Did he think of Lin Wanmeng as ¡°her¡±?


    After regaining his composure, the warmth on the man¡¯s face faded and turned cold again. ¡°Come with me to the old residence tomorrow and tell Grandma before leaving.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Lin Wanmeng nodded politely.


    The two of them had not registered their marriage and did not need to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau. As long as the Ye family was willing to let her go, their divorce would be final.


    She believed that the Ye Family would not stop them from getting a divorce. After all, Ye Lingxiao had already woken up. With his conditions, the Ye Family would definitely be able to find a more suitable wife for him.


    However, Lin Wanmeng was still too optimistic.


    The next day, the two of them arrived at the old residence. When Old Madam Ye heard that her grandson and granddaughter-in-law were going to get a divorce, she was greatly agitated. After fainting, she was sent to the hospital.


    ¡°What should we do now?¡± Lin Wanmeng frowned. She did not expect such a situation to happen.


    ¡°We won¡¯t divorce for the time being. As compensation, you can make any request you want.¡± Ye Lingxiao thought that she could legitimately ask him for 80 million this time.


    Unexpectedly, not long after, Lin Wanmeng said something shocking again.


    ¡°I want to represent the Qinyu Company to collaborate with Ruili Apparel, a subsidiary of the Ye Group,¡± Lin Wanmeng said firmly.


    Then, she briefly explained the idea of cooperation to Ye Lingxiao.


    After pondering for a moment, Ye Lingxiao said coldly, ¡°Bring your project proposal to the company tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡± Her eyes lit up and her tone instantly became enthusiastic. After all, it was not easy to make Ye Lingxiao, who was not to be trifled with, relent.


    She really did not expect that the man her father forced her to marry would become the only person she could trust besides her mother.


    However, what about having a child?

 Chapter 6

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s sharp eyes swept across the woman¡¯s face, and he could already read her doubts.


    ¡°Grandma won¡¯t let you have a surgery again.¡± His tone was neutral.


    These words reminded Lin Wanmeng that since Ye Lingxiao was not in a vegetative state, there was no need to make an unnecessary move and get her pregnant by performing surgery.


    Eh? In other words, Ye Lingxiao was fine in that aspect?


    At the thought of this, Lin Wanmeng subconsciously looked down with a slightly inquisitive gaze. Her expression was really comical.


    Ye Lingxiao seemed to have been greatly insulted. His face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot. A sharp blade reflected in his eyes as he said righteously, ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with my body.¡±


    ¡°Ahem¡ª¡± Lin Wanmeng hurriedly retracted her gaze. Her desire to live increased exponentially. She pursed her lips and nodded with a dry smile. ¡°I understand, I understand¡­¡±


    Fortunately, Old Madam Ye was fine. When she woke up, she only wanted to see her grandson and granddaughter-in-law.


    ¡°Sigh, you¡¯ve only been married for a few days. You can¡¯t divorce just like that. Mengmeng, did Ling Xiao bully you? Tell me, I¡¯ll help you.¡± Old Madam Ye coughed from time to time, as if she had not fully recovered.


    Lin Wanmeng really couldn¡¯t tell if Ye Lingxiao was treating her well or not. She could only smile obediently, ¡°Grandma, he didn¡¯t bully me.¡±


    ¡°We won¡¯t get a divorce.¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s words reassured Old Madam Ye.


    Old Madam Ye did not ask further. She held Ye Lingxiao and Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hands and placed them together. ¡°Good, only then are you my good child.¡±


    After saying that, Old Madam Ye even secretly winked at Lin Wanmeng.


    Lin Wanmeng was slightly stunned. Only then did she understand that this old lady was putting on an act.


    It was not difficult to understand. The old lady must have known her grandson¡¯s temper, so she thought that Ye Lingxiao was the one who proposed the divorce. The look she gave her just now was to comfort her, meaning that she had a way to prevent the two of them from getting a divorce.


    Using Mrs. Ye¡¯s name might not be a bad thing for her, so Lin Wanmeng did not pursue the matter.


    Little did she know that she would regret this decision in the near future.


    ¡­


    Even if they lived under the same roof, Ye Lingxiao would not take a look at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s project proposal.


    To the precarious Qinyu Company, every second counted. However, Lin Wanmeng still adhered to Ye Lingxiao¡¯s rules and made an appointment according to the normal procedures. Finally, she stepped into the Ye Group at ten in the morning.


    ¡°Madam, I¡¯m sorry. The president is in a meeting. Please wait in the office.¡± Secretary Zheng Jing led Lin Wanmeng into the president¡¯s office and specially prepared tea and dessert for her.


    Looking at the flashing phone screen, Lin Wanmeng felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.


    Ever since she found out that she had taken over the Qinyu company, all the parties rushing for payment had been bombarding her phone like crazy. She, who had never encountered such a situation, could not help but panic. How could she still have the mood to drink tea and eat snacks?


    She gripped the folder in her hand tightly and craned her neck to look into the distance, hoping that Ye Lingxiao would end the meeting as soon as possible.


    This was because once the project was finalized and the Ye Group¡¯s funds were in place, Qinyu would have room to recover.


    Suddenly, the door opened and Lin Wanmeng quickly stood up.


    However, when she saw who it was, she swallowed the project introduction she was about to blurt out.


    It was not Ye Lingxiao who entered, but a woman.


    She was wearing a black strapless bodycon dress and had wavy hair. She was tall and graceful, and her temperament was delicate and demonic.


    ¡°Hello.¡± Even though she didn¡¯t know the other party¡¯s identity, Lin Wanmeng still greeted her politely.


    The woman narrowed her eyes and side-eyed Lin Wanmeng for a few seconds before letting out a cold snort. ¡°You¡¯re Lin Wanmeng?¡±


    The other party¡¯s high and mighty attitude made Lin Wanmeng feel very uncomfortable. She immediately put away her kind expression and asked indifferently, ¡°You are?¡±


    ¡°Xia Qing, the design director of the Ye Group.¡± Xia Qing arrogantly flicked her long hair. Her tone was harsh, as if she wanted every word she said to suppress Lin Wanmeng.


    Lin Wanmeng was secretly puzzled. Why would an employee of the Ye Group be so hostile to her? Could it be because of Ye Lingxiao?


    Soon, Xia Qing¡¯s next words confirmed her guess.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think that you can lock Ling Xiao up just because you¡¯re pretending to be obedient and weak. He has someone he likes and doesn¡¯t want to stay alone for the rest of his life. It¡¯s better to get a divorce as soon as possible.¡± Xia Qing pursed her lips, her face filled with disdain.


    However, through Xia Qing¡¯s seductive fox-like eyes, Lin Wanmeng read a different emotion¡ªunwillingness.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Lin Wanmeng casually spat out an annoying syllable, as if she didn¡¯t care about Xia Qing¡¯s warning.


    Xia Qing was stunned for a second, wondering why Lin Wanmeng¡¯s reaction was so calm.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious about who Ling Xiao likes?¡± Xia Qing was no longer as calm as she was when she entered the room. She raised her voice in anxiety.


    ¡°Firstly, at least the person he likes isn¡¯t you. Secondly, no matter who he likes, he still married me.¡± Lin Wanmeng shrugged nonchalantly.


    The more effortless she acted, the more she could pierce the other party¡¯s heart.


    ¡°You!¡± Xia Qing, who had been angered, raised her eyebrows and was about to hit her.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes flashed as she grabbed her wrist before she could. She raised her eyebrows and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you going to hit me because you can¡¯t win?¡±


    In just a few days, Lin Wanmeng was no longer that little sheep that was at the mercy of others. Now, she clearly realized that if she did not fight or snatch, she would only be deceived and bullied even more.


    She didn¡¯t expect Lin Wanmeng, who looked like she had no combat strength, to have such a strong aura, but Xia Qing still wouldn¡¯t let it go.


    She pointed at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s nose anxiously and scolded in a sharp voice, ¡°Lin Wanmeng! How dare you be so impudent to me! Do you know what my relationship with Lingxiao is? Do you really think you¡¯re Mrs. Ye?¡±


    Suddenly, a cold male voice sounded.


    ¡°She¡¯s Mrs. Ye.¡± Ye Lingxiao walked in. His cold face was as handsome as a god, and his footsteps were cold. His overwhelming aura made the temperature in the office subconsciously drop by a few degrees.


    ¡°Lingxiao¡ª¡± Xia Qing¡¯s anger disappeared and she surrounded Ye Lingxiao in a half-complaining and half-blaming manner. ¡°Such a woman who doesn¡¯t know the rules isn¡¯t worthy of you.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao glanced at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s thin but fierce little face and asked Xia Qing coldly, ¡°The company¡¯s rules stated that you can enter and leave my office at will?¡±


    These words clearly meant that Xia Qing was not someone who knew the rules either.


    ¡°But if she can enter as she pleases, why can¡¯t I?¡± Xia Qing didn¡¯t think that Ye Lingxiao would side with Lin Wanmeng. She was stunned for a moment before arguing unhappily.


    At this moment, Secretary Zheng quickly explained, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, CEO. I invited Madam in to wait. It¡¯s time for her appointment, but you¡¯re in a meeting.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao raised his eyebrows and looked at Xia Qing. His eyes were filled with pressure. ¡°Is there anything else?¡±


    It was not good to fight head-on with Ye Lingxiao. Xia Qing gritted her teeth and glared at Lin Wanmeng before leaving angrily.


    On the other hand, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s expression was as cold as ever.


    Although she knew that Ye Lingxiao probably did not want her to embarrass him, his willingness to help her out still made Lin Wanmeng¡¯s cold heart feel a trace of warmth.


    However, what made her curious was that Ye Lingxiao seemed to be more tolerant of Xia Qing. It was rumored that Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t have many women by his side, so what was his relationship with Xia Qing?

 Chapter 7

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Now was not the time to satisfy her curiosity. Lin Wanmeng went straight to the point. She placed the project proposal in front of Ye Lingxiao and explained her idea clearly.


    Ye Lingxiao was a little surprised. He thought that this woman would complain or rant to him, but he didn¡¯t expect her to not mention anything about Xia Qing.


    ¡°In short, this design is going to be light and extravagant. It will improve the quality of the design and materials without increasing the cost too much. The customer base will expand, the sales will increase, and the profits will double. It will be a win-win collaboration for Qinyu and Ruili.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng confidently concluded, fully expecting Ye Lingxiao¡¯s response.


    However, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s words sent a chill down her spine.


    ¡°Such a proposal will only cause both sides to lose everything.¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face was cold as he pushed her proposal away mercilessly.


    Lin Wanmeng froze on the spot as if she had been cast with a spell. She could not say a word.


    The design draft and proposal that she treated as a life-saving straw were not worth a single cent in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes?


    She needed an explanation.


    ¡°The door is behind you,¡± Ye Lingxiao ordered coldly, ignoring Lin Wanmeng¡¯s confused expression.


    After a while, Lin Wanmeng clenched her fists and asked stubbornly, ¡°I want to know why.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao, who was signing documents, paused for a moment. When he looked up, he happened to meet the woman¡¯s almond-shaped eyes that were filled with tears and unwillingness to admit defeat. His chest felt like it had been punched by someone. He couldn¡¯t describe what he was feeling.


    ¡°There¡¯s no lack of top fashion design companies in Beijing. Why should I choose you?¡± He threw out a seemingly ordinary question.


    Lin Wanmeng hesitated for a few seconds and braced herself to give an answer. ¡°I¡¯m confident in my design plan.¡±


    Before Ye Lingxiao commented on her project proposal, she might have been more confident in answering this question.


    ¡°The design of the product is out of place. The cost doesn¡¯t decrease but increases instead. The positioning of the target customer base isn¡¯t precise. How are you going to make a profit?¡± Ye Lingxiao hit the nail on the head.


    He expected her to be provoked into becoming the biting rabbit again.


    However, Lin Wanmeng took a deep breath and held back her tears. She said firmly, ¡°I can modify it until you¡¯re satisfied.¡±


    She admitted that Ye Lingxiao was an absolutely qualified client and that she was a young businessman, but she still did not want to give up.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already given you a chance. I¡¯m a businessman, not an artist, and definitely not a philanthropist.¡± Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t change his principles and rejected her outright.


    The rejection of the plan that she had painstakingly come up with was undoubtedly another blow to Lin Wanmeng. When she left the Ye Group, her entire body was numb.


    In the office, Ye Lingxiao stood in front of the clear floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the woman¡¯s injured back with a complicated look in his eyes.


    ¡­


    Lin Wanmeng had forgotten how she returned to Qinyu. However, no matter how dejected she was, the people in the company were still waiting for her to take charge of the situation.


    That¡¯s right. If she gave up, who could these employees rely on? Her father, who pulled his wife and child to take the bullet when something happened?


    After adjusting her mentality, she made a decision that had been brewing in her heart for a long time.


    ¡°Now that the company is in a difficult situation, it¡¯s inevitable to fire employees. For employees who are fired or voluntarily leave, the company will compensate them with the corresponding severance pay. For the employees who stay, the company will pay the salary they owe.¡±


    She instructed calmly, but her palms were already sweating.


    Beside him, Zhou Quan was shocked and hurriedly reminded him in a low voice, ¡°President Lin, the company¡¯s funds are limited. If we give the employees salaries and severance pay, we¡¯ll be completely broke.¡±


    Zhou Quan was the acting general manager of the Qinyu Company. After Lin Wanmeng took over, he became the vice president again.


    ¡°No matter what, we can¡¯t mistreat the employees who are guarding the company. Just do as I say.¡± Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t hesitate and her eyes were firm.


    In any case, the company was already heavily in debt. The funds in the accounts were also a drop in the bucket. It was better to use them to benefit the employees. After all, employees were one of the motivations for the company to operate normally.


    This way, she could give her employees a boost and also clean up the spies left behind by her father, Lin Bo.


    After the meeting ended, Lin Wanmeng lowered her head and was speechless. Her fingers massaged her throbbing temples, and her heart was beating like a drum.


    Her mind replayed the words Ye Lingxiao had said when he was commenting on the proposal. Finally, she was convinced by him.


    Immediately after, she was so focused on revising the proposal that she did not even notice that Zhou Quan had returned to the meeting room.


    After suffering so many blows, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s self-healing ability had improved exponentially. After typing the last character, she smiled. ¡°Success!¡±


    Zhou Quan was surprised. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect President Lin to be so optimistic. She can still smile at a time like this. No, could it be that she¡¯s under too much pressure and has gone crazy?¡±


    ¡°President Lin, are you alright?¡± Zhou Quan asked with concern.


    Lin Wanmeng smiled and shook her head. She asked slowly, ¡°The company is really poor now. Which client do you think is most likely to work with us on the new project?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid¡­ there isn¡¯t any.¡± Zhou Quan sighed helplessly.


    Lin Wanmeng expected him to say this, but she didn¡¯t show any surprise.


    Unexpectedly, after she showed Zhou Quan the new proposal, his eyes lit up.


    ¡°President Lin, this project is simply too good! Everything is ready now, we only lack funds.¡±


    Seeing that Zhou Quan seemed to have an idea, she asked, ¡°Do you have a way to get an investment?¡±


    Zhou Quan smiled slyly. ¡°Currently, the largest investment company in the country is the Ye Corporation.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Lin Wanmeng immediately made a cross gesture. ¡°Not the Ye Group.¡±


    She did not announce her marriage with Ye Lingxiao to the outside world because he had no intention of really marrying her.


    However, it seemed like Zhou Quan already knew that she had married into the Lin family. It was probably Lin Bo who had revealed it.


    She had just come back from Ye Lingxiao¡¯s company and would not borrow money from him again. Now that she was living under someone else¡¯s roof, she did not want to destroy her last bit of self-esteem.


    Just because Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t like her proposal didn¡¯t mean that others didn¡¯t like it either. Hence, she asked Zhou Quan to think of a way to contact other companies.


    Zhou Quan complained incessantly. He wondered why CEO Lin did not use such a rich husband. Why did she have to beg someone else? Was it to experience life?


    However, he admired Lin Wanmeng¡¯s determination from the bottom of his heart.


    It was almost eight o¡¯clock in the evening, and Lin Wanmeng was the only one working overtime in the company. After sketching the design draft, she stretched tiredly and subconsciously recalled the time when she was sketching drafts until late at night in school.


    It was the same exhaustion, but now there was an inexplicable sense of tragedy.


    Buzz¡ª


    The vibration of her phone interrupted her thoughts.


    A message appeared on the screen. ¡°My mother and your father are married.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes turned cold. Was Shi Qiuqiu planning to lay her cards on the table?

 Chapter 8

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    In the huge office, Lin Wanmeng and Shi Qiuqiu sat opposite each other. Their gazes formed an extremely ripping magnetic field.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you surprised at all?¡± Shi Qiuqiu couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore and spoke first.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you expect me to congratulate you?¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s tone was cold as she stared at the arrogant woman in front of her with her sharp and cold eyes.


    In the past, Lin Bo was concerned about the assets left behind by Su Qin¡¯s father and did not dare to marry a mistress. Now that he had obtained everything he wanted, it was only natural for him to marry Shi Yanru. Therefore, Lin Wanmeng was not surprised. She just did not expect Shi Qiuqiu to be so eager to provoke her.


    ¡°When did you find out?¡± Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s eyes widened as she questioned in surprise.


    She did not believe that Lin Wanmeng would be so calm. She guessed that this matter had long been exposed.


    The corners of Lin Wanmeng¡¯s lips twitched. She was as cold as a blooming mandala.


    ¡°Know what? Know that my father cheated with your mother more than twenty years ago, or that you¡¯re my half-sister? Or¡­¡± She stopped abruptly at this point, but her gaze became even sharper.


    ¡°Or what?¡± Shi Qiuqiu was shocked. She thought that Lin Wanmeng even knew about her relationship with Shen Yusong.


    Shi Qiuqiu was not afraid that Lin Wanmeng would find out, but she was afraid that Lin Wanmeng would hide it so deeply.


    Retracting her gaze, Lin Wanmeng suppressed the words that almost slipped out of her mouth. The surging anger in her chest was like a gun barrel quickly cooling down.


    She wouldn¡¯t reveal her trump card early.


    ¡°Nothing. Is there anything else? If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m going to get off work.¡± She silently packed her things and left, unwilling to be entangled with Shi Qiuqiu anymore.


    Downstairs, Shi Qiuqiu quickly caught up to Lin Wanmeng and blocked her way. She revealed all the things that she had been suppressing for many years.


    ¡°Do you know what I look down on the most about you? That innocent look you put on!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re both Lin Bo¡¯s children. Why can you be pampered and raised while I can only call my ¡®Dad¡¯ ¡®Uncle¡¯? You¡¯ve already received enough fatherly love. It¡¯s my turn!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not just fatherly love. I want everything you have!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng quietly looked at the crazy Shi Qiuqiu and could not help but laugh. It was clearly the mother and daughter who had destroyed someone else¡¯s family, but in the end, they actually called themselves victims?


    ¡°You¡¯ve been waiting for this day for a long time, haven¡¯t you? Do you want to see me cry and beg you to return everything to me? Unfortunately, the fatherly love you received was stolen. It only makes me feel extremely disgusted.¡±


    She gradually approached Shi Qiuqiu. The cold aura emitted from her body was something the latter had never seen before.


    ¡°Enough!¡± Shi Qiuqiu glared at Lin Wanmeng with reddened eyes and pounced at her with bared fangs and brandished claws.


    Smack!


    A resounding slap landed on Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s face.


    ¡°This slap is meant to wake you up.¡±


    Smack!


    Lin Wanmeng raised her hand and slapped her again.


    ¡°This slap is for your mother.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu, who had been beaten up, was completely stunned. She covered the stinging left side of her face, her eyes filled with shock and anger. ¡°Lin Wanmeng! How dare you hit me?¡±


    ¡°How can I let you down by hitting others?¡± Lin Wanmeng crossed her arms in front of her chest and raised her chin slightly, staring down at Shi Qiuqiu.


    She had said that she would not let anyone bully her again.


    ¡°Qiuqiu!¡± An anxious male voice came from afar.


    At the same time, Shi Qiuqiu used the blind spot of the other party¡¯s vision to fall flat on the ground, pretending to have been pushed to the ground by Lin Wanmeng.


    After seeing through her trick, Lin Wanmeng was as calm as usual. She even slowly smoothed her hair that was messed up by the evening wind.


    ¡°Wanmeng, my mother and I have let you down. If you want to hit or scold me, I¡¯ll accept it.¡± Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s tears came as she said it. She lay on the ground and covered her left face tightly, looking pitiful.


    Lin Wanmeng scoffed, but she couldn¡¯t resist the scumbag¡¯s trick.


    ¡°Qiuqiu, are you alright?¡± Shen Yusong ran over and helped Shi Qiuqiu up.


    ¡°Brother Yusong, I¡¯m fine. Wanmeng, no, it¡¯s only right for my sister to hit me.¡± Shi Qiuqiu sobbed a few times and leaned against Shen Yusong weakly.


    ¡°She knows?¡± Shen Yusong was slightly shocked. He turned to glare at Lin Wanmeng fiercely. ¡°She¡¯s your sister now, after all. How can you hit her?¡±


    These words almost made Lin Wanmeng laugh out of anger. Who admitted that she had such a sister?


    ¡°So be it. Do I still need to pick out an auspicious day to do it?¡± Lin Wanmeng raised her willowy eyebrows, her tone arrogant and domineering.


    Shen Yusong was furious. He clenched his fists and criticized her, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be such a vicious woman!¡±


    ¡°Is this your first day knowing me?¡± Lin Wanmeng asked nonchalantly. Then, she corrected him seriously, ¡°Also, this is not the attitude you should have when speaking to your elders.¡±


    These words almost choked Shen Yusong to death. He could no longer pretend to be sanctimonious and cursed at Lin Wanmeng.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think that you¡¯re really my aunt just because you married Ye Lingxiao. None of the women who have been by his side have a good ending. You should think about how to save your life!¡±


    After Ye Lingxiao woke up, Shen Yusong¡¯s plan to get his hands on the assets was ruined. Therefore, Lin Wanmeng was no longer useful to him, so he did not care about falling out with her.


    Of course, Lin Wanmeng knew that her marriage with Ye Lingxiao was fake, but she did not want to embarrass herself in front of that scumbag and slut.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if I need to save my life, but if I blow a pillow breeze at Ye Lingxiao and reveal even a little of your schemes, do you think you can keep your life?¡± Lin Wanmeng narrowed her eyes and smiled sinisterly like a demon.


    Ye Lingxiao wasn¡¯t around anyway, so it wasn¡¯t a big deal to brag a little, right? She convinced herself like this after she was done with what she wanted to say.


    ¡°How dare you!¡± Shen Yusong pretended to be fierce, but his body was already trembling in fear.


    ¡°Brother Yusong, Ye Lingxiao is your biological uncle. He won¡¯t do anything to you. Don¡¯t believe her words,¡± Shi Qiuqiu comforted Shen Yusong gently.


    Seeing that their affair was so blatant, Lin Wanmeng warned indifferently, ¡°Shi Qiuqiu, Lin Bo is no longer my father. If you want to snatch him, do as you please. As for any other Tom, Dick, and Harry, I don¡¯t care.¡±


    When she said the last sentence, she deliberately glanced at Shen Yusong.


    Shen Yusong was furious. He almost attacked Lin Wanmeng, but at this moment, a black Maybach stopped on the street behind them.


    ¡°Uncle¡­ Uncle,¡± Shen Yusong stuttered and called out to Ye Lingxiao.


    Ye Lingxiao did not get out of the car. He extended two slender fingers from the car window and bent them slightly, indicating for Shen Yusong to come closer.


    Shen Yusong, who was so frightened that he couldn¡¯t care less about Shi Qiuqiu, ran over eagerly.


    ¡°Uncle, why are you here?¡± Shen Yusong leaned over to the window and greeted him with a smile.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you three seconds to get out of here with your woman.¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s voice was as cold as a ghost¡¯s.


    Shen Yusong didn¡¯t have time to think. He pulled Shi Qiuqiu, who was still at a loss, and ran.


    Lin Wanmeng was not interested in seeing the sorry figure of the scumbag and slut fleeing in panic. She looked at the man sitting in the car and felt inexplicably at ease.

 Chapter 9

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The car sped along the asphalt road, and their destination was the Ye family¡¯s old residence.


    Every Friday, Ye Lingxiao would return to the old residence for a night. Today, Old Madam Ye specially instructed him to bring Lin Wanmeng along from now on.


    However, if Ye Lingxiao had not come to pick her up, he would not have been able to see Shen Yusong¡¯s angry face.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Suddenly, Lin Wanmeng thanked him softly.


    ¡°I thought you would hate me.¡± Ye Lingxiao turned to look at her, his tone no longer as unapproachable as before.


    Lin Wanmeng shook her head gently and smiled as if she had been relieved of a burden. ¡°That¡¯s a separate matter.¡±


    Hearing this, Ye Lingxiao suddenly turned around and placed his arm on the back of Lin Wanmeng¡¯s chair behind her. A dark look appeared in his eyes. ¡°You mean you still hate me?¡±


    The man¡¯s cold breath blew on her face like a thin mist, making Lin Wanmeng¡¯s brain unable to function normally.


    Seeing that he did not move away, she was a little annoyed. She frowned and denied, ¡°No!¡±


    Unexpectedly, because her movements were too big, her forehead actually hit Ye Lingxiao¡¯s chin!


    ¡°Sss¡­¡± Ye Lingxiao gasped in pain.


    At this moment, the car stopped at the entrance of the Ye family¡¯s old residence.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t do it on purpose!¡±


    With that, Lin Wanmeng decisively picked up her bag and got out of the car at the speed of light.


    Witnessing the scene just now, the driver praised the young madam in his heart. She was really a warrior! If it were anyone else, they would have been decapitated.


    In the living room, Lin Wanmeng was talking to Old Madam Ye. When she saw Ye Lingxiao walk in with a dark expression, she consciously avoided the cold knife in his eyes.


    As long as she pretended not to see it, it was equivalent to him not glaring at her.


    When Old Madam Ye saw the couple ¡°exchanging glances¡±, she was so happy that she could not close her mouth.


    However, at such a harmonious moment, there were naturally some people who came to make things difficult.


    Ye Lan leaned against the sofa and admired her newly painted nails as she winked at her younger brother, Ye Zu.


    Ye Zu had a straightforward temper, but because Old Madam Ye was around, he could not flare up. He only took the initiative to mention, ¡°I heard that you took over the company under your mother¡¯s name after it went bankrupt?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart skipped a beat when she heard this. Although she did not want to hide this matter, she still felt a little guilty when it was mentioned in person.


    ¡°Why did you bring this up for no reason?¡± Old Madam Ye pulled a long face and glanced at Ye Zu unhappily.


    ¡°We¡¯re all family. It¡¯s fine to chat about family matters.¡± Ye Zu chuckled at Old Madam Ye and secretly scrunched his nose at his sister, Ye Lan, indicating for her to speak.


    Other than Ye Lingxiao, Old Madam Ye doted on Ye Lan the most. Otherwise, she would not have allowed her to bring her child back to the old residence after the divorce.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that Sister-in-law is career-minded.¡± Ye Lan took Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand and smiled. Then, she changed the topic. ¡°However, don¡¯t take on something that you don¡¯t have the ability to fix. Otherwise, others will laugh at our Ye family. Don¡¯t you think so, Wanmeng?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face darkened when she heard the sarcasm in the other party¡¯s words. She stood up immediately. Her cold aura made people think that she was about to get anxious.


    Time seemed to have stopped at this moment. The Ye Family members were a little confused. Only Ye Lingxiao sat there calmly, looking at the woman with a hint of interest.


    ¡°The Qinyu Company is on the verge of bankruptcy. I¡¯m trying my best to save it. If you feel that you¡¯ll be implicated because of this, I can immediately divorce Ye Lingxiao and cut ties with the Ye family.¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s posture was upright and neither servile nor overbearing as she retorted.


    Previously, she wanted to cooperate with the Ye family, but she didn¡¯t plan to do it for free. Even if she didn¡¯t have the chance to cooperate now, she wouldn¡¯t use the Ye family¡¯s name to swindle people outside. Since the Ye family was suspicious, she definitely wouldn¡¯t bow down and beg.


    Ye Lan and Ye Zu looked at each other, hoping that Lin Wanmeng would leave the Ye Family as soon as possible. As long as Ye Lingxiao did not have a wife or children, they would be his legal heirs in the future.


    ¡°Aiyo, good child, don¡¯t spout nonsense. If anyone dares to force you to get a divorce, I won¡¯t let them off! Isn¡¯t it just opening a company? Open it as much as you want. It¡¯s best if you can be safe and sound. Even if anything happens, Lingxiao will take responsibility for you.¡±


    Old Madam Ye quickly comforted Lin Wanmeng, but her words were meant to intimidate Ye Lan and Ye Zu.


    After calming down, Lin Wanmeng forced a smile. ¡°Grandma, this is my own business after all. I¡¯ll handle it myself and won¡¯t cause trouble for Lingxiao and the Ye Family.¡±


    Beside her, Ye Lingxiao was slightly stunned. Lingxiao? This was the first time she had called him so intimately.


    Due to Old Madam Ye¡¯s presence, the dinner passed peacefully.


    When it was almost ten o¡¯clock, Old Madam Ye urged Ye Lingxiao and Lin Wanmeng, ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Go back to your room and rest.¡±


    Looking at their backs, the old lady smiled slyly and secretly asked the butler, ¡°Old Xu, are you sure that Lingxu and Mengmeng will like what you prepared?¡±


    The butler nodded confidently. ¡°Old Madam, I checked the various decorations on the Internet promoting couples¡¯ lives before getting someone to decorate it. Young Master and Young Madam will definitely be satisfied.¡±


    Upstairs, Lin Wanmeng pushed open the bedroom door. She was shocked and petrified on the spot.


    The floor of the bedroom was covered with countless roses, creating an ambiguous atmosphere with the dim lights on the wall. The fragrance that assaulted one¡¯s face was even more intoxicating.


    ¡°This¡­ What¡¯s going on?¡± Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t help but complain in her heart. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that they had entered a sex hotel.


    However, Ye Lingxiao remained calm and said coldly, ¡°Go to sleep.¡±


    Every move in the Ye family¡¯s old residence could not escape Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes, including the matter of the butler ¡°modifying¡± his bedroom.


    Lin Wanmeng frowned. ¡°That¡¯s easy for you to say. How are we going to sleep?¡±


    ¡°Sleep on the bed.¡± Ye Lingxiao was a man of few words. He turned around and went to the bedroom.


    ¡°¡­¡± Nonsense.


    After Lin Wanmeng¡¯s repeated confirmation, she confirmed that there was really no suite in this bedroom. There was no sofa, and there was not even any extra bedding. It could be seen that Old Madam Ye had put in a lot of effort.


    The night was quiet and the two of them slept on the same bed. Lin Wanmeng could clearly hear Ye Lingxiao¡¯s steady breathing and felt inexplicably flustered.


    After repeatedly failing to fall asleep, she gave up struggling and finally fell asleep when it was almost dawn.


    Little did she know that Ye Lingxiao had a sleepless night as well. Fortunately, he went to the office early. However, before he left the bedroom, he accidentally saw the woman¡¯s sleeping face appear in front of him from time to time.


    ¡­


    Lin Wanmeng was woken up by Vice President Zhou Quan¡¯s call.


    ¡°President Lin, the company is saved!¡±


    Zhou Quan¡¯s words made Lin Wanmeng stand up from the bed like a carp. She urged excitedly, ¡°Hurry up and tell me the details.¡±


    This morning, CEO Yu of the Orca Group took the initiative to contact Zhou Quan. He said that his previous cooperation with the Qinyu Corporation had been very successful. He also had a good relationship with Lin Bo, so he wanted to help Qinyu.


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t know much about her father¡¯s friends, but she had to see them first.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go see CEO Yu later.¡±


    ¡°But¡ª¡± Zhou Quan reminded her hesitantly, ¡°CEO Yu has a little problem.¡±

 Chapter 10

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°President Yu is famous for being lecherous in the industry. I was afraid that it would be too dangerous for you to go, but he specifically asked to see the person in charge of the company.¡± Zhou Quan revealed his difficulties and persuaded Lin Wanmeng to think again.


    ¡°There¡¯s no time to hesitate. Even if it¡¯s a dragon¡¯s lair or a tiger¡¯s den, I¡¯m afraid we¡¯ll have to take a trip.¡± Lin Wanmeng gritted her teeth and quickly made a decision.


    At the Ye Corporation.


    ¡°President, President Yu went to look for President¡¯s Wife. They¡¯re meeting at the Champs-¨¦lys¨¦es Hotel in the afternoon.¡± Secretary Zheng, who was well-informed, reported to Ye Lingxiao as soon as he received the notification from his spies.


    ¡°President Yu?¡± Ye Lingxiao clearly did not remember this person.


    ¡°Ocra Group¡¯s famous old¡ª¡± Secretary Zheng lowered his head awkwardly and whispered, ¡°Old pervert.¡±


    Since he was famous, how could Lin Wanmeng not know? She actually went to the appointment. Wasn¡¯t she rushing into a tiger¡¯s den?


    ¡°This woman!¡± Ye Lingxiao slammed the table and stood up in anger.


    Suddenly, he fell to the ground.


    ¡°President!¡± Secretary Zheng was scared out of his wits and hurriedly sent Ye Lingxiao to a private hospital.


    Fortunately, there was no mishap. Last time, Ye Lingxiao had faked the car accident and accidentally hit his head in order to make it look real. Although he was not in a vegetative state, he would occasionally faint after being agitated.


    ¡°I told you not to take the risk. Is it worth it if you fall ill?¡± The doctor, Xia Ran, complained to Ye Lingxiao.


    ¡°It¡¯s worth it,¡± Ye Lingxiao replied seriously.


    Xia Ran held his forehead. ¡°You¡¯re so stubborn!¡±


    The two of them had been good brothers for many years. Xia Ran knew Ye Lingxiao¡¯s temper like the back of his hand. It was indeed worth it for Ye Lingxiao to eliminate his opponent and eliminate the spies in the corporation with just a small injury.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Ye Lingxiao did not stay any longer. He waved at Xia Ran with his back facing him and strode away.


    Xia Ran had no choice but to remind Secretary Zheng, ¡°You must take good care of him. I¡¯m worried that there will be other side effects.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you, Doctor Xia!¡± Secretary Zheng jogged after him.


    Sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, Secretary Zheng turned around and asked carefully, ¡°President, are we going back to the company?¡±


    After a moment of silence, Ye Lingxiao said with a serious expression, ¡°Champs-¨¦lys¨¦es Hotel.¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡± Secretary Zheng stepped on the accelerator and set off immediately.


    Seeing that the CEO cared about his wife, he was also excited. After all, if the CEO had some humanity, his life would be better.


    At the Champs-¨¦lys¨¦es Hotel.


    The beautiful woman was sitting in front of the window in a short backless dress. She supported her chin with one hand and looked out of the window in boredom. In front of her was a bottle of high-end red wine.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Ye Lingxiao recognized Xia Qing at a glance.


    Xia Qing supported her chin with her other hand and said sarcastically, ¡°I heard that your delicate wife is meeting the hooligan Yu. Shouldn¡¯t I help you keep an eye on her?¡±


    ¡°Where is she?¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s expression darkened visibly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s in that private room. There¡¯s no movement.¡± Xia Qing pointed to the opposite side and picked up a glass of red wine. She casually poured a glass for Ye Lingxiao and teased, ¡°Are you worried?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Ye Lingxiao denied stiffly. He finished the red wine in one gulp and walked straight to the private room.


    At that moment, there was the sound of a wine bottle shattering in the room, followed by a man¡¯s scream.


    Ye Lingxiao immediately quickened his pace and kicked open the door of the private room like a bolt of lightning. However, he saw that the window was open and Lin Wanmeng was nowhere to be seen. The ground was covered in broken glass shards, and President Yu¡¯s thigh was pierced by half a bottle of wine.


    ¡°Someone, kill that crazy woman!¡± CEO Yu did not see who it was and was still screaming fiercely.


    Bang!


    Ye Lingxiao kicked Mr. Yu in the abdomen, and he immediately fainted.


    Secretary Zheng rushed over from behind and saw this terrifying scene.


    ¡°Call an ambulance for him,¡± Ye Lingxiao ordered coldly as he chased after Lin Wanmeng who had jumped out of the window.


    Lin Wanmeng hurriedly ran upstairs and asked the waiter to get a room. She quickly locked the door and pulled the curtains tightly, afraid that she would do something if she lost her mind.


    Everything happened too suddenly.


    Although she was prepared, she did not expect that old dog to know how to use sedative drugs. Fortunately, she made a prompt decision to smash the red wine bottle and use it as a weapon. However, when she thought of the blood that spurted out when the wine bottle stabbed into CEO Yu¡¯s thigh, she still felt a lingering fear.


    Her body was burning hot and she was in a daze. She could not go out or call an ambulance now. She only hoped that the effects drug would wear off quickly.


    Why? Why did she have to bear all of this? It was clearly her father who caused this mess, but she had to clean it up?


    Her thoughts became more and more chaotic. Even she did not know what those fragmented fragments in her mind were.


    She only felt aggrieved and helpless and wanted to cry.


    In the corridor, Ye Lingxiao had already caught up, but he could not be sure which room it was. He immediately felt anxious.


    Suddenly, he heard a woman¡¯s rustling cry.


    He was very sure that it was Lin Wanmeng.


    The door was locked and could not be opened. He went around to the back and climbed through the window.


    The room was pitch-black except for a few rays of light the moment Ye Lingxiao opened the curtains.


    ¡°Is that you?¡± Lin Wanmeng curled up on the bed. Through her starry eyes, she could clearly see Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Ye Lingxiao fumbled to turn on the lights.


    ¡°Don¡¯t¡ªdon¡¯t turn on the lights.¡± She didn¡¯t want him to see her flushed embarrassment. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Please leave.¡±


    ¡°What happened just now?¡± Ye Lingxiao slowly approached the bed. His body was inexplicably hot, and he suddenly remembered that the glass of red wine Xia Qing handed him tasted a little strange!


    At that time, his attention was focused on the private room and he didn¡¯t notice that Xia Qing had tampered with it!


    ¡°I¡­¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s breathing became more and more rapid. She uncontrollably took off her coat and was so embarrassed that she cried.


    Hearing her voice, Ye Lingxiao quickly walked over and tripped over the steps by the bed. His body fell forward, but he fell on the woman.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Ye Lingxiao suppressed his impulse and tried to get up with his hands on the bed, but the woman¡¯s slender arms were already wrapped around his neck.


    Her breath was like orchids, and her limbs were soft and boneless as she entrenched herself on the man¡¯s body. She had completely lost her rationality.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s Adam¡¯s apple bobbed as he kissed the woman¡¯s soft lips.


    Their lips and teeth were intertwined as they moved.


    ¡°No.¡± Lin Wanmeng dug her nails into her palms to gain a moment of rationality. ¡°We can¡¯t do this. Ugh¡­¡±


    Before she could finish her soft words, Ye Lingxiao blocked her again. His enthusiasm was even greater than before.


    He banished his rationality and enjoyed himself to his heart¡¯s content.


    Outside, Xia Qing found this room according to the surveillance cameras. She was afraid that her scheme would benefit Lin Wanmeng, so she angrily wanted to open the door with the room card, but the door lock did not move at all.


    ¡°F*ck! Why is the door locked!¡± Xia Qing stomped her feet in anger.


    Secretary Zheng finished dealing with CEO Yu and chased after her. Seeing Xia Qing¡¯s anxious expression, he quickly asked, ¡°Director Xia, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Ask the shameless President¡¯s wife!¡± Xia Qing said and left angrily.


    Secretary Zheng, who was confused, approached the room and heard some indescribable sounds. He immediately jumped away, wondering why Xia Qing was so sure that the CEO and his wife were having sex inside.


    Could it be¡­

 Chapter 11

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    This pillow was really great. It was also very soft to the touch.


    In a daze, Lin Wanmeng wanted to pull the edge of the pillow and place it under her head, but she accidentally bumped into¡­


    This is¡­


    Three seconds later, she and the person under her woke up.


    The air froze for a moment. Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face was pressed against his warm chest as she blinked.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you touched enough?¡± The man¡¯s cold voice came from above her head. Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t pretend to be asleep anymore. The scenes from last night flashed through her mind, but she only remembered a few blurry moments.


    As soon as CEO Yu came up, he stuck close to her and sat beside her. After a few sentences, he started to touch her. After being rejected, he was not discouraged and directly used drugs.


    So, how did she end up in the same bed as Ye Lingxiao?


    Lin Wanmeng propped herself up. As soon as she looked up, she met Ye Lingxiao¡¯s playful gaze.


    She lowered her head and moved away. It turned out that her hands were on Ye Lingxiao¡¯s chest and were rising and falling along with his heartbeat.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Lin Wanmeng quickly retracted her hand. ¡°Yesterday was an emergency. Did something happen?¡±


    Initially, he thought that this woman would be pleasantly surprised when she woke up and ask him for compensation. He did not expect her to have a blank expression.


    Was she pretending to be innocent?


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze shifted to the blood on the bedsheets, interrupting his conjecture.


    He looked embarrassed, but he did not notice that Lin Wanmeng, who was kneeling at the side, was gradually enlightened.


    ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Memories of the hotel waiter, her stumbling into the room while supporting herself against the wall, and someone breaking through the window and carrying her to the bed appeared in her mind.


    She recalled Ye Lingxiao¡¯s question before she lost consciousness. It was obvious that he had heard some news and rushed over to help her.


    Her words of doubt were stuck in her throat.


    ¡°Thank you¡­ for yesterday.¡± Although she thanked him, Lin Wanmeng felt uncomfortable. It seemed like she was the victim.


    Ye Lingxiao did not answer. He only glanced at Lin Wanmeng from head to toe. ¡°Are you injured? What happened yesterday?¡±


    These words made Lin Wanmeng feel even more aggrieved.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. That CEO Yu¡­¡± If she remembered correctly, she had hurt him.


    Judging from yesterday¡¯s circumstance, the other party seemed more like a person who would do anything.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face darkened. No matter what kind of deal he had with Lin Wanmeng, she was still his wife.


    She was definitely not someone that could be taken advantage of by someone like that!


    Hearing this, Lin Wanmeng knew that Ye Lingxiao had helped her again.


    ¡°Thank you¡­¡± Lin Wanmeng had just moved forward when she realized that she was wrapped in the bedsheets.


    Wait, bedsheets?!


    Lin Wanmeng was shocked. At this moment, the entire bed was in a mess. It was as if 300 people had rolled across the bed.


    She was wrapped in a bedsheet, while there was only a thin blanket covering Ye Lingxiao.


    The clothes she had worn yesterday had been shredded into pieces and thrown to the ground.


    Following Lin Wanmeng¡¯s gaze, Ye Lingxiao also noticed the madness last night. He pursed his lips, not knowing what to say.


    ¡°Cough cough, President, are you awake?¡± Secretary Zheng, who was holding the key in his hand, carefully leaned against the door and asked.


    He had been guarding the door since early in the morning, but he had not heard any commotion.


    The door was still locked. Ye Lingxiao pulled a towel from the side and stood up to open the door.


    Lin Wanmeng closed her eyes. Her face was red as she curled up on the bed like a quail.


    ¡°Prepare two sets of clothes. Also¡­¡±


    Lin Wanmeng pricked up her ears, trying to distinguish the details of Ye Lingxiao¡¯s communication with Secretary Zheng. At this moment, her phone, which she had left on the carpet, suddenly rang.


    Upon closer inspection, there were more than 60 missed calls from last night alone. Most of them were from people working in the company.


    Lin Wanmeng thought for a moment and dialed Zhou Quan¡¯s number.


    The other party picked up almost instantly. ¡°CEO Lin, are you alright? We couldn¡¯t contact you the entire night yesterday.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s voice was still a little hoarse. She cleared her throat and asked, ¡°Did something happen to the company?¡±


    Although Ye Lingxiao said that he would help her deal with CEO Yu, the two companies would definitely not cooperate anymore. They should be able to receive the news of the withdrawal this morning.


    Lin Wanmeng did not expect that Ye Lingxiao had also given him a kick after her stab. At this moment, CEO Yu was still lying in the hospital, unconscious.


    ¡°The company is fine. It¡¯s just that CEO Yu¡¯s reputation is not good. I¡¯m a little worried about your safety.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart warmed. Although this order was gone, she encouraged herself in her heart when she thought about how this company still had to rely on her.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just that this order might be gone.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Zhou Quan¡¯s voice sounded a little excited. ¡°Do you know about Yueming Clothing?¡±


    Yueming Clothing?


    Lin Wanmeng had done market research. This was an independent clothing company that was quite famous.


    He heard that the He Corporation was supporting them, but he didn¡¯t know if it was true. It was just that the two companies did cooperate a lot.


    ¡°Their company read our proposal and expressed interest in working with us.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already sent someone to discuss the exact funds this morning!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned for a moment. She did not expect things to turn around at the fork in the road.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be at the office right away.¡± Lin Wanmeng walked to the door with the bedsheets draped over her shoulders. Coincidentally, Assistant Zheng placed the clothes on the coffee table beside her.


    She grabbed the clothes. As she leaned forward, she forgot that she was only wearing a white cloth, and her snow-white skin was exposed.


    Ye Lingxiao was talking to Assistant Zheng. When he saw what Lin Wanmeng did, his face darkened and he used his body to block Assistant Zheng¡¯s line of sight.


    How could Lin Wanmeng think so much? She hurriedly changed her clothes and got dressed.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Ye Lingxiao closed the door and stood in front of her.


    After yesterday¡¯s incident, Ye Lingxiao was traumatized by the fact that Lin Wanmeng had gone out to negotiate with others.


    He narrowed his eyes. If the woman in front of him was willing to repeat the previous proposal, it was not impossible for him to help.


    ¡°There¡¯s a meeting at the company. President Ye, please excuse me!¡±


    Without even giving Ye Lingxiao time to reply, the woman slipped past him like an agile hummingbird.


    Ye Lingxiao held his forehead. Xia Qing, who had just received the news, rushed over. When she saw Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze, she could not help but feel a little guilty.


    The man was silent for a moment. His cold eyes swept across Xia Qing. It was almost noon, but Xia Qing immediately broke out in cold sweat!


    ¡°There¡¯s no next time.¡±


    Xia Qing shivered. She gritted her teeth and supported her weak body. ¡°Got it.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao turned around and looked at the messy bed. He recalled Lin Wanmeng sobbing on it and could not help but feel complicated.

 Chapter 12

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    He Corporation, in the CEO¡¯s office.


    ¡°CEO He, I don¡¯t understand why you want to work with this small company?¡± The assistant was puzzled.


    Although the Qinyu Group¡¯s proposal was not bad, this group¡¯s capital chain was extremely poor. Even if they had a proposal, it was not a suitable company to work with.


    Moreover, there was no need for CEO He to interfere in such a small business.


    The man standing by the floor-to-ceiling window traced the signboard of the Ye Corporation with his finger and smiled.


    ¡°This corporation is naturally ordinary, but I¡¯ve heard an interesting piece of news about its new owner. This cooperation might be useful in the future.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng knew nothing about these stories.


    She rushed to the company and Zhou Quan came up to her excitedly to tell her that not only had the other party signed the contract readily, but he had also compensated her with a high price.


    With Yueming¡¯s investment, at least Qinyu had a project that could sustain their internal development.


    Lin Wanmeng read all the contracts nervously and heaved a sigh of relief after confirming the terms.


    However, she was still a little puzzled. ¡°I remember that we didn¡¯t release the proposal to Yueming Corporation. Why would they suddenly help us?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng knew that there was no such thing as a free deal in business.


    Zhou Quan clearly had some doubts about this. However, a small company like theirs, whether it was Yueming or the corporation behind them, was no match for them. They could only be careful.


    ¡°However, according to their supervisor, the CEO of the corporation took a fancy to this order and personally decided on it.¡±


    The president of the corporation¡­ Ye Lingxiao¡¯s figure suddenly flashed before Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes. In the end, she shook her head firmly.


    Ye Lingxiao was not interested in this proposal. The boss behind the scenes had been in the business world for so many years. It was impossible for him to not have a keen eye.


    However, this was a good medicine that could save the company. Even if it was a trap, Lin Wanmeng had to try.


    At this moment, Zhou Quan suddenly noticed that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s clothes were different from the ones she wore yesterday. Her hair was also a little messy.


    At the thought of the rumors about CEO Yu, his breathing instantly became tense. ¡°CEO Lin, what exactly happened yesterday?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng saw the look in Zhou Quan¡¯s eyes and knew what he was worried about. She quickly waved her hand. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It was just an accident.¡±


    Recalling yesterday¡¯s memories, Lin Wanmeng felt nauseous and casually asked about the other party¡¯s condition. However, she found out that the other party was still lying unconscious in the hospital.


    How could this be? Yesterday, she attacked him with a bottle of wine. She had clearly hit his thigh. How could she have fainted?


    So¡­ Ye Lingxiao was the one who did the rest?


    Lin Wanmeng pursed her lips with mixed feelings.


    At this moment, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Ye Lingxiao.


    ¡°You have to accompany me on a business trip to Xiaocheng for the next three days.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao sounded furious. Lin Wanmeng was also confused.


    However, she had just received a contract. It was not good for her to leave for no reason.


    Just as she was about to refuse, she heard Ye Lingxiao say, ¡°Grandma said that there¡¯s a family heirloom in Xiaocheng that she left for her granddaughter-in-law. Her granddaughter-in-law and grandson have to go and get it together.¡±


    ¡°Coincidentally, I¡¯m going to Xiaocheng. Grandma asked me to bring you along.¡±


    It turned out that Old Madam Ye was threatening him. No wonder Ye Lingxiao was furious yet helpless.


    He must be regretting taking this call about work at home.


    However, the Qinyu Company was busy. Even if Lin Wanmeng wanted to free her hand and accompany him, she was powerless.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I still have work to do at the company. Please apologize to Grandma for me.¡±


    The other party was silent for a moment, as if he did not expect such an answer. Then, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s voice sounded again, ¡°If I tell her, no matter what evidence I produce, Grandma will definitely think that I¡¯m threatening you.¡±


    He paused for a moment. ¡°I¡¯ll make sure that nothing goes wrong with your company.¡±


    Upon hearing Ye Lingxiao¡¯s words, Lin Wanmeng felt a little embarrassed to refuse. However, to be honest, she did not want to go out alone with a man who she had just slept with.


    However, she still had to keep the position of Madam Ye. Moreover, Old Madam Ye was the only person in the Ye family who treated her well. Lin Wanmeng did not want to reject her.


    Zhou Quan echoed softly, ¡°President Lin has been busy with these things recently. Now that the order has been placed, I can be in-charge of normal production, why don¡¯t you go and rest? Just treat it as a vacation.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng thought for a moment. It was only three days anyway, so nothing big should happen. She agreed to Ye Lingxiao¡¯s request without hesitation.


    ¡°Grandma even asked you to come back for dinner tonight. Remember to be there at seven o¡¯clock sharp.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was usually busy, so he hung up after finishing his sentence.


    Lin Wanmeng felt a little helpless. After going to the company with Zhou Quan for an inspection, she went to the Ye family as promised.


    Old Madam Ye was thrilled with Lin Wanmeng¡¯s arrival and affectionately pulled her to her side.


    Surprisingly, there was no one else in the house today. She and Ye Lingxiao looked at each other and sat on both sides of the table.


    The three of them could not help but feel a little lonely when they ate. However, under Old Madam Ye¡¯s constant laughter, the atmosphere seemed to be harmonious.


    When it was time to sleep, Lin Wanmeng thought that she was going back to the villa. Unexpectedly, the old madam interrupted her. ¡°You and Ye Lingxiao can stay here today.¡±


    Less than 12 hours had passed since yesterday¡¯s incident. Lin Wanmeng suddenly looked up. The soreness in her waist and thighs from the day before was still lingering.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to sleep in the guest room,¡± Ye Lingxiao replied immediately. He was faster than Lin Wanmeng.


    Old Madam Ye: ¡°The guest rooms are full.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze slowly met Old Madam Ye¡¯s. The two of them were tit for tat, and neither was willing to back down.


    ¡°What about the first floor?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s someone.¡±


    ¡°The utility room.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s full.¡±


    The argument between the two was decided by Old Madam Ye. ¡°There¡¯s only one room today. You and Mengmeng have to stay together. You still have to go on a business trip tomorrow morning. Go quickly.¡±


    If they had not slept together, they could still bear it if they slept on the same bed. However, although what happened last night was ridiculous, it was already the truth.


    Neither Ye Lingxiao nor Lin Wanmeng wanted to have physical contact with the other party.


    The two of them returned to the room in silence. They looked at each other and quickly looked away.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go get a few more pillows.¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face darkened. Although he could not disobey Old Madam Ye and really sleep separately from Lin Wanmeng, he could still do something to the bed.


    Soon, a row of pillow walls divided the bed into two. Each person got one half, It was very fair.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyebrows twitched. This seemed like something only a child would do.


    However, it was good that she did not have to feel the warmth and breathing of the person beside her.


    However, Lin Wanmeng soon realized that she was wrong.


    Memories of last night kept reverberating in his mind. The environment was terrifyingly quiet, and she could even hear the heartbeat of the person opposite her clearly.


    She recalled that the close trembles on her were like the beating of the other party¡¯s heart. Every pant encouraged shyness and blushing.

 Chapter 13

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Lin Wanmeng took a deep breath and tried her best to ignore him.


    No matter how much her imagination ran wild, she could not resist the sleepiness that gradually spread.


    Lin Wanmeng quickly closed her eyes. In a daze, she felt herself turn over. Her left hand, which was beside her waist, held something with distinct joints.


    She subconsciously pinched it and realized that it was a human hand. The protagonist who was pinched felt the warm touch the moment the other party¡¯s skin touched him.


    It was different from last night¡¯s boiling heat. It had a healthy hand feel.


    Lin Wanmeng wasn¡¯t someone who did not work, but her skin was still much softer than those of ordinary people


    Like a piece of tofu that had just been fished out of the water, it rubbed against his hand.


    Seduce him?


    Ye Lingxiao narrowed his eyes. Could it be that his grandmother¡¯s enthusiasm had given her hope?


    He carefully turned around and saw Lin Wanmeng sleeping soundly with the pillows in her arms. She bit a corner of the pillow as if she was tasting something delicious and let out a weak hum.


    Pretend he didn¡¯t say anything.


    Ye Lingxiao was going on a business trip for three days, while Lin Wanmeng planned to accompany him at the beginning and end of the trip. She could go to Xiaocheng to sightsee in between.


    Initially, Lin Wanmeng did not think that Ye Lingxiao would refuse. Unfortunately, the other party had gone crazy and insisted on dragging her to the company.


    So while Ye Lingxiao was having a meeting in the conference room. Lin Wanmeng waited in the pantry gloomily and even had to serve a cup of coffee to this man who had just come out of the conference room.


    Initially, Lin Wanmeng was very dissatisfied with this job. However, as she slowly listened to how they operated in the company, she learned something.


    Ye Lingxiao turned a blind eye to this. Lin Wanmeng¡¯s talents and abilities were not bad, but she lacked experience and her horizons were not broad.


    This was also the reason why he didn¡¯t like the proposal back then.


    This time, he could use this opportunity to train her.


    He did not want her to embarrass herself


    The last sentence was forcefully added by Ye Lingxiao five seconds later.


    Secretary Zheng was supposed to accompany Ye Lingxiao on business trips, but he had waited at the door for too long yesterday and accidentally caught a cold.


    Ye Lingxiao did not bring more people with him since he was not far from the headquarters. This attracted many people with ulterior motives.


    Hence, Lin Wanmeng, who was standing at the side, had a new interest. She counted how many people tried to enter Ye Lingxiao¡¯s office under all kinds of excuses.


    There were a total of 12 people in eight hours, both men and women. The common characteristic was that they were all good-looking.


    However, it was obvious that the person they tried building relations with did not have a good impression of this.


    Lin Wanmeng yawned after watching too much of this drama. However, she heard a series of sounds from afar. A woman wearing red patent leather high heels appeared, bringing along a sharp wind with her.


    Xia Qing had indeed been silent for a while after being warned by Ye Lingxiao last time, but she quickly found out about Ye Lingxiao¡¯s business trip from Assistant Zheng.


    Unfortunately, Old Madam Ye requested for Lin Wanmeng.


    She quickly walked to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s side and stopped in her tracks. Although her tone was cold, she still called out politely, ¡°Mrs. Ye.¡±


    It seemed that the previous incident had left a deep impression on Xia Qing. Lin Wanmeng nodded reservedly.


    Xia Qing gritted her teeth and turned to enter. Her ending was different from those who had been chased out.


    Fifteen minutes later, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face darkened slightly. Behind him was Xia Qing, who still had the time to give Lin Wanmeng a provocative look.


    Lin Wanmeng really did not know how she had inexplicably become a thorn in Xia Qing¡¯s eye. Could it be that she had unintentionally expressed her admiration for Ye Lingxiao?


    It didn¡¯t seem like it.


    Then why was she targeting her like this? Was she a hedgehog with so many thorns on her body?


    ¡°President Ye, I¡¯m here for the field trip to Xiaocheng. If you¡¯re interested, you can come with me.¡±


    Xia Qing was obviously using work as an excuse to stay by Ye Lingxiao¡¯s side.


    On the other hand, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s tolerance for her was also quite high. He was not unhappy at all.


    A trace of displeasure flashed across Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart. Ye Lingxiao¡¯s temper towards her was not even a quarter as good as his temper towards Xia Qing.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Ye Lingxiao glanced at Lin Wanmeng. She immediately put on a smile and followed him eagerly.


    Initially, Xia Qing didn¡¯t dare to have any designs on Ye Lingxiao.


    She knew that Ye Lingxiao had always had an elusive love hidden in his heart, so she was willing to silently stay by Ye Lingxiao¡¯s side. She only hoped that the other party would discover her good qualities one day.


    However, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s appearance was like a bolt from the blue to her.


    It turned out that the unmoved Ye Lingxiao could also get married.


    Xia Qing couldn¡¯t accept that the position of Mrs. Ye, which she had been longing for, had been occupied by a woman of unknown origin.


    Fortunately, she was a persistent woman. Since she already knew that Ye Lingxiao could marry, why couldn¡¯t she give it a try?


    However, Xia Qing¡¯s original plan for this business trip was to follow Ye Lingxiao. However, Ye Lingxiao did not bring her along, but rather this woman.


    She had to send her away.


    Xia Qing glanced at the notice from the elevator beside her and smiled. She had an idea.


    ¡°President Ye, please come this way.¡±


    Xia Qing smiled and blocked the announcement. Just as Ye Lingxiao stepped into the elevator and Lin Wanmeng was about to follow him, Xia Qing stopped her.


    ¡°Mrs. Ye, can I trouble you to bring President Ye¡¯s documents over? We¡¯ll go to the meeting room first.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng blinked. The other party was clearly trying to send her away.


    However, it was also good. After watching and learning for the entire morning, it was not a bad idea to take a breather. She was about to turn around when a clear male voice appeared beside the elevator.


    ¡°Mrs. Ye? Is President Ye here?¡±


    That person clearly knew Ye Lingxiao and greeted him warmly as soon as he arrived. Ye Lingxiao¡¯s expression also changed from cold to a little warmer.


    ¡°Is this your wife? She looks very much like the type you used to like.¡±


    Used to like?


    Lin Wanmeng accurately grasped the main point of this sentence.


    Ye Lingxiao, on the other hand, avoided the topic. ¡°How¡¯s work recently?¡±


    That person was obviously a carefree person. He scratched his head and suddenly slapped it. ¡°Wasn¡¯t there a meeting in the conference room just now?¡±


    He looked at Xia Qing. ¡°You must be the design director of the head office. Coincidentally, we have a proposal that we want you to take a look at.¡±


    This man was overly enthusiastic and forcefully pulled Xia Qing out. Lin Wanmeng originally wanted to go upstairs to get the documents, but she was called back to the elevator by Ye Lingxiao.


    ¡°Mrs. Ye, pay attention to your status. Don¡¯t let anyone order you around.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng stopped thinking and quietly stayed in the elevator. Just as the elevator went down two floors, the lights suddenly flashed.


    The power was cut off, leaving only the emergency lights still lit.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s mind went blank. When she thought of Xia Qing¡¯s previous performance, the corners of her mouth twitched. Could this lady have been trying to utilize misattribution of arousal?


    However, she soon realized the second problem.


    She was a little claustrophobic.

 Chapter 14

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Lin Wanmeng laughed dryly. What a coincidence. Why did the elevator suddenly malfunction?


    She cursed Xia Qing in her heart. If the other party hadn¡¯t wanted to flirt with him, she wouldn¡¯t have to be with Ye Lingxiao under such circumstances.


    As she thought about it, she reached out to grab Ye Lingxiao¡¯s sleeve, but he avoided her.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to keep your distance just now?¡±


    As expected, he could tell. Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t know how to explain.


    She had indeed wanted to use Xia Qing to get some fresh air just now. Her original intention was not to participate in the emotional entanglement between the two of them, but now that this man¡¯s pride had clearly been hurt, he was unwilling to let her off easily.


    ¡°I thought you really didn¡¯t know anything.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao pursed his lips tightly. When he heard Xia Qing¡¯s words, he knew what she meant.


    Initially, he didn¡¯t want to rely on Lin Wanmeng to resolve this problem. However, the moment she saw an opportunity to get away from him, she slipped away without thinking.


    She was avoiding him.


    A sentence flashed through Ye Lingxiao¡¯s mind, causing his face to instantly darken.


    Lin Wanmeng was already trembling.


    She was not afraid of the darkness, nor was she afraid of the narrow space, nor did she hate the sound of the mechanics in the elevator. These elements did not matter when they appeared alone, but once they were all gathered together, it made her shake uncontrollably.


    Initially, Ye Lingxiao did not notice anything until he noticed the situation of the woman beside him.


    He reached out to touch Lin Wanmeng¡¯s body, but this touch made her even more afraid.


    ¡°Don¡¯t touch me! Don¡¯t touch me!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng let out a heart-wrenching whimper. She leaned against the wall of the elevator and slowly knelt on the ground.


    A long time ago, Lin Wanmeng was locked in a cabinet. She cried softly in the cabinet while the people outside turned on music and intertwined with each other in the music, saying sweet nothings.


    At the thought of this, she glared at the man beside her angrily. It would be better if there was no one beside her, but once there was someone, she could not help but feel afraid.


    Ye Lingxiao had never seen Lin Wanmeng like this.


    In fact, he was willing to continue the engagement because he saw the tenacity and talent hidden in Lin Wanmeng.


    If not for that, how could that greedy and shameless woman who only knew how to flatter and curry favor with him have held Mrs. Ye¡¯s position for so long?


    This woman lacked many things, but the only thing she didn¡¯t lack was tenacity.


    She could suffer all kinds of setbacks but never stop. Even people who had worked in the business world for several years might not have such an ability.


    However, this was the first time he had seen Lin Wanmeng so weak and helpless.


    Strangely, his first reaction was only a pang of heartache.


    Ye Lingxiao covered his chest and looked down in panic.


    Heartache? Why did I think of this word?


    No matter how he tried to hide it, his body was still honest. Ye Lingxiao hesitated as he held her in his arms.


    Lin Wanmeng, who was originally in a cold war with him, quietened down for once.


    The person beside him was not unfamiliar. Unlike the black shadows in her memory, he did not laugh wildly.


    Although this person did not love her, he was still a solid wall.


    Lin Wanmeng took a deep breath. ¡°President Ye, you can let go first.¡±


    Being hugged so intimately and in such a small space, the ambiguous feeling intensified. Lin Wanmeng shook her head and threw away the bad thoughts in her mind.


    This was the first time Ye Lingxiao had comforted someone, but he was actually despised.


    His face darkened further in the darkness, and he let go in an instant.


    However, as soon as she let go, the elevator suddenly shook. Lin Wanmeng lost her balance and fell onto Ye Lingxiao.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s back hit the ground, causing him to groan in pain.


    Lin Wanmeng thought that she was too heavy and hurt Ye Lingxiao. Just as she was about to get up, the elevator moved again, as if it was falling.


    She froze and did not dare to move at all.


    Lin Wanmeng lay on Ye Lingxiao¡¯s chest, her heart beating strongly in her right ear. Meanwhile, the sound of the elevator rope rubbing against something kept amplifying and echoing in her left ear.


    ¡°President Ye?¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s long silence shocked Lin Wanmeng.


    Did she knock him out?


    She asked tentatively, only to hear the man¡¯s deep voice. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    In such an environment, the quieter it was, the more it made one¡¯s scalp tingle.


    ¡°The repairs might take a while. Let¡¯s play a game. I¡¯ll ask a question and you¡¯ll answer it. Then we¡¯ll switch over.¡±


    ¡°President Ye, what was your major in university back then?¡±


    The woman lying on top of him actually started chatting seriously, making Ye Lingxiao feel a little helpless.


    However, seeing how fragile she was just now, he still answered kindly, ¡°Finance.¡±


    It was his turn.


    Ye Lingxiao thought for a moment. ¡°Why are you afraid?¡±


    The second question successfully made Lin Wanmeng regret it. She replied helplessly and vaguely, ¡°I was locked up before.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao knew that this matter was not so simple, but he was not prepared to investigate further here.


    ¡°President Ye, when did you start inheriting the family business?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao had not thought of this question for many years. He was stunned for a moment. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time.¡±


    He had been the Ye family¡¯s heir for a long time.


    However, other than the power that this identity brought, there were more restrictions.


    After his parents passed away, the burden on him became even heavier, and the threats that followed increased.


    Lin Wanmeng could hear Ye Lingxiao¡¯s silence. For some reason, she recalled her childhood and muttered to herself, ¡°That must have been tough.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao had been in the business world for so many years and had received a lot of training.


    Many people thought that pretending to be kind and innocent in front of him could confuse this man¡¯s eyes. However, how could such a sharp-eyed business bigshot not tell who was sincere and who was not?


    Some people were still hypocritical with their long speeches, but Lin Wanmeng¡¯s short sentence seemed to show that she understood Ye Lingxiao¡¯s helplessness back then.


    ¡°President Ye it¡¯s your turn.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao came back to his senses. After a long while, he finally said, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    The meaning of this question was unclear, but the moment he said it, he was interrupted by a loud commotion.


    ¡°President Ye, Mrs. Ye, are you alright?¡± The elevator door opened, revealing Xia Qing¡¯s anxious face.


    She looked at their postures and was suddenly stunned. Her expression was awkward.


    ¡°This¡­ Tell the repairman not to come in first!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng knew that this misunderstanding could not be explained. Although Xia Qing¡¯s expression was happy, it was more of disdain for Lin Wanmeng.


    How could he continue to seduce her in such an environment?


    Lin Wanmeng quickly got up and suddenly turned to look at Ye Lingxiao. ¡°What did you just say?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao remained silent.

 Chapter 15

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    After they came out, Xia Qing kept apologizing. Although everyone knew about this, Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t say anything.


    This business trip suddenly became very long. Ye Lingxiao decided to shorten the time at the last minute and return to the headquarters within a day.


    Lin Wanmeng was dumbfounded as she watched Ye Lingxiao quickly settle the company¡¯s matters and bring her to the business that Old Madam Ye mentioned.


    Xia Qing quickly followed behind.


    She naturally regretted giving such a good opportunity to that woman.


    Would the relationship between the two of them increase in danger?


    However, looking at their awkward expressions, Xia Qing heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed like it didn¡¯t.


    Old Madam Ye¡¯s things were handed over to the butler of the previous residence for safekeeping. Ye Lingxiao and Lin Wanmeng could only obtain them together.


    The butler stood in the living room and asked Lin Wanmeng to go to Old Madam Ye¡¯s bedroom to get it.


    It was rare that Ye Lingxiao did not follow her this time. Xia Qing was delighted. It seemed that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s impatience had made Ye Lingxiao lose his appetite.


    She carefully tidied up her appearance and put on lipstick again.


    Lin Wanmeng followed the butler upstairs and opened the door.


    This was the place where Old Madam Ye had stayed for three years. It was here that she met her former husband. The two of them had a very sweet story.


    The old butler clearly saw Lin Wanmeng as a family. He actually didn¡¯t shy away from telling her stories from decades ago. Lin Wanmeng listened with interest.


    On the other hand, the person downstairs was tempted as they looked at Ye Lingxiao¡¯s side profile.


    It was a pity for such a perfect man to fall into the hands of someone like Lin Wanmeng.


    Xia Qing pursed her lips and suddenly said, ¡°Does President Ye like Mrs. Ye very much?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze was originally fixed on a room on the second floor. When he suddenly heard Xia Qing¡¯s question, he turned around and glanced at her.


    ¡°She¡¯s Mrs. Ye and that¡¯s enough.¡±


    It was not important whether he liked it or not.


    Recalling what happened in the elevator just now, the light in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes flashed complicatedly.


    What was he thinking just now? Why did he ask such a question?


    It was as if¡­ if Lin Wanmeng was willing to tell him what she wanted, he would give it to her.


    Xia Qing could only hear Ye Lingxiao¡¯s indifference from these words. She was delighted and pretended to ask casually, ¡°Then President Ye, what does Mrs. Ye look like in your heart?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was stunned for a moment. A little girl in a flounce dress appeared in his mind. Her soft long hair swayed gently in the wind, and her slender hand pressed down the hat on her head, making it impossible to see her face clearly. However, he could sense the smile on her lips.


    The iceberg only melted for a moment, but Ye Lingxiao quickly composed himself. ¡°Mrs. Ye is Mrs. Ye. That¡¯s all.¡±


    When he said this, the image in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s mind changed. It became the image of Lin Wanmeng with tears in her eyes that day.


    What an annoying fellow.


    When Xia Qing heard these ambiguous words, she gritted her teeth and mustered her courage to ask, ¡°Then CEO Ye, do you think I¡¯m qualified to be Mrs. Ye?¡±


    These words could be said to be very bold. Although Xia Qing looked very hot on the outside, she had never really experienced love before.


    This time, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze finally landed completely on Xia Qing.


    This was the first time her breathing paused.


    ¡°Xia Qing, when I picked you out from those fifty interns, I never thought that the relationship between you and me would surpass that between a superior and a subordinate.¡±


    ¡°It was like this before, and it won¡¯t change now.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao looked at his trusted aide and saw her face instantly turn pale.


    If it were anyone else, he would not say so much. However, this woman was capable and would become the backbone of the Ye Corporation in the future.


    As long as she could abandon those thoughts that shouldn¡¯t be in her heart,


    Under Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gentle and cruel gaze, Xia Qing finally realized what the other party was thinking for the first time.


    It turned out that those so-called tolerance and indulgence were just leniency for a good seedling.


    Unwilling to give up, she asked, ¡°Is that all?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao recalled that when Xia Qing first arrived, she hadn¡¯t put on such sharp makeup. She, who was dressed simply, stood in front of him full of confidence.


    She looked very much like the person from back then.


    Because of impulse, Ye Lingxiao casually added an additional test. He did not expect her to complete it outstandingly.


    ¡°The rest are things that shouldn¡¯t be there.¡±


    Xia Qing¡¯s eyes were instantly filled with tears.


    After entering the house, the old butler closed the door tightly and handed Lin Wanmeng a phone.


    She dialed Old Madam Ye¡¯s number on her phone, and the other party¡¯s kind voice immediately sounded.


    ¡°Mengmeng, did you have a good time with Lingxiao? Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s no family heirloom in this house. I just tricked him.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. After spending so much effort, Old Madam¡¯s wish was only for the two of them to get along well.


    She took the phone and said helplessly, ¡°Grandma, you don¡¯t have to do this.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t understand. Lingxiao is just arrogant. You just have to keep giving people like him chances. Otherwise, things won¡¯t ever go your way. ¡±


    Old Madam Ye had always been very satisfied with this daughter-in-law. Seeing that someone had finally taken Mrs. Ye¡¯s seat, she quickly used her methods to make her stay.


    Lin Wanmeng hung up the phone helplessly after Old Madam Ye instilled a lot of knowledge on how to control her husband. The old butler blinked, feeling glad and nostalgic that his master could still have the temper of a young girl.


    However, the problem lay in front of Lin Wanmeng. She had come in to get the family heirloom. What should she do now?


    Lin Wanmeng looked at everything in the room. Although they were all priceless, there was nothing that could be considered a family heirloom by Old Madam Ye.


    She rubbed her temples as she had gotten a headache.


    By the time Lin Wanmeng went out, Xia Qing was no longer downstairs. Only Ye Lingxiao was left standing there.


    As soon as Lin Wanmeng opened the door, she met the other party¡¯s gaze. There were many unknown things hidden in that gaze.


    She couldn¡¯t see through it for a moment and only felt guilty.


    ¡°Where¡¯s the stuff?¡±


    After spending so much effort to tie Lin Wanmeng to his side, Ye Lingxiao was also a little curious. What kind of treasure did Old Madam Ye ask Lin Wanmeng to retrieve?


    Lin Wanmeng lowered her head and pondered for a moment before spinning around in front of Ye Lingxiao.


    ¡°President Ye, are you surprised? I am the treasure.¡±


    She laughed dryly, but the atmosphere was irreversibly cold.


    Not long after, Ye Lingxiao sneered. ¡°Are you an old demon who has lived for hundreds of years? That¡¯s why you claim to be a family heirloom?¡±


    It was too much to joke about a woman¡¯s age. Lin Wanmeng glared at him angrily and said disdainfully, ¡°Can¡¯t I? I¡¯m a family heirloom starting from this generation.¡±


    ¡°What part of you are we going to pass down? Your ashes?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s truth had always made people unhappy. Lin Wanmeng clenched her fists in anger, wanting to give his handsome face a few red marks.


    The old butler watched the two of them play with nostalgia in his eyes.

 Chapter 16

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Although Qinyu already had a big stable order, such an order was obviously not enough for a company on the verge of bankruptcy.


    At most, it could revive the dead, but it would not be as grand as before.


    Lin Wanmeng was worried. At this moment, Lin Bo, who had not contacted her for a long time, suddenly called. His tone was very kind.


    ¡°Mengmeng how have you been recently?¡± Lin Wanmeng frowned. She had long lost her father-daughter relationship with this person.


    ¡°May I ask what¡¯s the matter, President Lin?¡±


    The other party was obviously choked by the coldness in her words. Then, he put on a good attitude.


    ¡°Dad knows that your company is not going well now, so I want to introduce you to a client.¡±


    It was really strange. Back when they were getting a divorce, Lin Bo could watch helplessly as the Qinyu Company went to ruin. He could see them in a terrible fix, but now, he was putting on the airs of a father.


    ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand. This deal is very suitable for a small company like yours. I¡¯m doing this for your own good.¡±


    It had been a long time since Lin Bo spoke in such a gentle tone. Lin Wanmeng was stunned for a moment.


    After some consideration, she decided not to let her personal feelings get mixed up in business cooperation.


    ¡°What kind of cooperation?¡±


    It turned out that CEO Wang wanted someone to collaborate with in the fashion industry and Lin Bo had met him at a banquet. However, this person was obviously rich and had nowhere to spend his money. He wanted an order to test the waters.


    Lin Bo thought about it again and again and suddenly remembered that he had a daughter.


    This story sounded reasonable, but Lin Wanmeng still didn¡¯t understand. Since Shi Qiuqiu and her daughter had already moved into the Lin family, why would they be so kind as to let Lin Bo give the order to her?


    However, it was rare to see such a rich and easygoing investor.


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t mind expanding her business, so she told Lin Bo that she would consider it and hung up.


    She dialed a number and called Zhou Quan over.


    ¡°CEO Wang¡­¡±


    Zhou Quan was often active in the business world, so he naturally knew this person. He frowned.


    ¡°CEO Wang has always been unscrupulous in doing business. He¡¯s indeed not an easy person to get along with.¡±


    ¡°However, if we can find one that satisfies him, the price he offers is also very tempting. The Wang family¡¯s family background is not poor.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng raised her eyebrows. Was Lin Bo so kind as to give them such a good deal?


    She was a little hesitant, but they really needed to open a collaboration now. Otherwise, it would be bad if the company did not receive any income after this deal was lost.


    Hence, Lin Wanmeng hesitated for a moment before deciding to accept it.


    CEO Wang looked much more amiable. He spoke very politely, but there was a sharpness in his eyes that made people feel uneasy.


    However, she was still a little weaker than Ye Lingxiao. Lin Wanmeng had already experienced that level of scrutiny. She could even handle CEO Wang with ease.


    CEO Wang¡¯s eyes flashed with admiration. ¡°President Lin, you¡¯re young and promising. I¡¯m impressed.¡±


    That was the end of his pleasantries. After reading the proposal they submitted, CEO Wang threw the paper on the table impolitely.


    ¡°CEO Lin, you¡¯re being insincere. Your company¡¯s base price is clearly 1.3 million yuan. Why are you requesting such a high price? Do you think I¡¯m a fool?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s price was calculated according to each business transaction. 1.3 million yuan was just the passing line.


    ¡°This is the volume of transactions from last year and the year before. Our company can be considered a reputable company. The materials and manpower we chose are the best. You won¡¯t lose out at this price.¡±


    However, CEO Wang sneered, threw down the proposal, and turned to leave.


    After CEO Wang left, Zhou Quan walked forward with an ugly expression. ¡°President Lin¡­ CEO Wang seems to have found out about our previous business activities.¡±


    It was easy for the other party to figure out their base price from such confidential information and gain the most benefits.


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. She instantly thought of someone.


    This business deal was not beneficial to Lin Bo, so why would he suddenly introduce it to them out of kindness?


    However, if it was a business introduction on the surface, it would be much easier to explain if it was actually to sell the secrets of the Qinyu Corporation to make it easier for competitors to find out.


    CEO Wang probably chose their company because he could get such a bargain.


    Lin Wanmeng clenched her fists. She did not expect him to have such disgusting morals.


    However¡­ there was one thing that was not wrong. CEO Wang was indeed a good way for them to cooperate with other companies.


    After all, after the previous crisis, other than Yueming, who had the backing of a large corporation, other small companies did not dare to cooperate with them. CEO Wang was the leader of these small companies.


    She could not give up just like that!


    ¡°Make an appointment with CEO Wang for me. We¡¯ll meet tomorrow.¡±


    This time, they did not meet in the conference room. In the private room, CEO Wang looked at the dishes on the table and chuckled.


    ¡°President Lin, I believe you know that I¡¯m not someone who can be moved so easily. If your company can¡¯t offer relative benefits, then it¡¯s useless regardless of how many times you talk to me.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng took a deep breath and took out her previous plan.


    CEO Wang took it and looked at it. He realized that it was still the same one from before. He was about to ask Lin Wanmeng about it when he saw her take out another document.


    ¡°CEO Wang, this is the information on our current production line. Please take a look.¡±


    The straightforwardness this time made CEO Wang more patient with Lin Wanmeng. He carefully looked through it and pointed at a spot in shock. ¡°You¡¯re actually using A-grade machines?¡±


    Wasn¡¯t such a small company afraid of going bankrupt using such machines?


    Lin Wanmeng smiled and said confidently, ¡°Yes, in order to ensure the stability of the production line, our company used the best machines. This is also the reason why we can¡¯t accept your price.¡±


    ¡°We haven¡¯t made these points known to the public yet.¡±


    The Qinyu Corporation¡¯s previous reputation was still alright, but after the financial crisis, it had plummeted. As soon as Lin Wanmeng took over, she replaced all the previous machines in order to strive for perfection.


    It was for future cooperation with other companies.


    CEO Wang actually knew about the background of the Qinyu Company. He had made sufficient preparations for the negotiations.


    However, after seeing this document, he began to consider whether the information provided by Lin Bo was accurate.


    Although he only wanted to get a preliminary understanding of the clothing industry, if he could cooperate with such a company, it might really become another business of the Wang family.


    The two of them chatted happily. Lin Wanmeng gave him a toast and her expression turned ugly after two gulps.


    CEO Wang was not a shameless person. Seeing that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face was pale, he politely ended the meal.


    A gust of cold wind blew on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face as she walked out of the door. She suddenly felt a pain in her forehead. Lin Wanmeng leaned against the side and rested for a while. When she opened her eyes again, there was a suit jacket draped over her shoulders.


    ¡°Ye Lingxiao?¡±


    Her eyes were wide open and her mouth was half-open. Her blank look was really cute.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was pulled by him towards the car step by step. The man in front of her was staring at the colorful lights high up in the sky. The light and shadow beside him seemed to be glowing.


    Amidst the splendor, she was tempted for a moment.

 Chapter 17

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The company was gradually getting on the right track, and Lin Wanmeng was used to the life of traveling only either to the company or villa.


    Occasionally, she would bring the unfinished work back to the villa to continue her research. However, most of the time, she would sit quietly by the side and draw the design drafts.


    Ye Lingxiao was also busy with work, so after the companies officially started working together, the two of them talked less.


    Sometimes, when Lin Wanmeng saw Ye Lingxiao, she would recall how that person looked at her that day. For a moment, her heart palpitated, but calmness quickly overcame it.


    As her imagination ran wild, her design drafts gradually turned from dignified to romantic.


    The elements of love are roses and rings¡­ Lin Wanmeng¡¯s pen stopped at the waist of the figure in the sketch, thinking about what kind of stroke to add.


    ¡°The ring.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was startled by the voice next to her and realized that Ye Lingxiao was standing beside her.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it better to use roses as a belt?¡± Lin Wanmeng realized that Ye Lingxiao was giving her a suggestion.


    ¡°Flowers will wither one day. Isn¡¯t it a little immature for it to be a symbol of love?¡±


    ¡°Rings are still the best. Even if it¡¯s old, it can still be polished and shined. However, after the flowers wilt, you can¡¯t possibly buy a new one?¡±


    This time, Lin Wanmeng really side-eyed Ye Lingxiao. They had been together for so long, but she had never heard a story about love from this man.


    In Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart, Ye Lingxiao should be the kind of person who did not care about love. She did not expect him to have such a deep understanding.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s use the ring.¡±


    However, when it came to rings, Lin Wanmeng had a headache. There were only a few variations of roses, but there were so many different ring variations.


    Lin Wanmeng held the pen and racked her brains. After half a day, she drew a rough sketch.


    Ye Lingxiao immediately spotted the problem with the drawing. Without thinking, he grabbed Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand and added a stroke on the top right corner.


    ¡°If it¡¯s done like this, this person wearing the gown will feel uncomfortable. It¡¯ll be better if it¡¯s rounder.¡±


    The two of them suddenly leaned very close to each other. Lin Wanmeng could feel the other party¡¯s breath on the back of her neck, bringing with it an ambiguous numbness.


    She froze and let Ye Lingxiao do whatever he wanted.


    It was too close, a little too close.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face slowly turned red. The man beside her was so focused on his work that he did not notice the change in the woman in his arms.


    Lin Wanmeng also realized this and pinched her palm to clear her mind.


    By the time the other party left Lin Wanmeng¡¯s pen, a perfect design draft had already appeared.


    The fiery red pattern extended from the left shoulder to the waist like a blooming rose. A perfect ring was decorated with silver at the waist, and there was a ruby in the center.


    A long white veil was faintly discernible along her slender calves, and a large number of white roses bloomed from the back of her waist on both sides of her skirt.


    This was a clash of strength and beauty, as well as a contest of red and white.


    Lin Wanmeng was originally distracted, but when she looked at the design draft, her entire line of sight was captured.


    It had to be said that Ye Lingxiao had his own talent in this aspect, and he was also very good at grasping those contradictions and conflicts.


    ¡°You¡¯re really good for the design industry.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng could not help but sigh. Ye Lingxiao relaxed his shoulders and did not say anything. However, before he went upstairs, he seemed to have suddenly thought of something.


    ¡°There¡¯s a banquet tomorrow night. Come with me.¡±


    Was he inviting her?


    This was the first time.


    Lin Wanmeng nodded, feeling flattered.


    As soon as they reached the second floor, Old Madam Ye called to ask Ye Lingxiao, ¡°Did you tell Mengmeng about the banquet tomorrow? Let me tell you, you have to bring her there tomorrow, do you hear me?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao rubbed his forehead with a headache.


    He had never brought a female companion, and he didn¡¯t want Lin Wanmeng to appear in public with this identity. It was just that he couldn¡¯t refuse Old Madam Ye¡¯s order.


    ¡®Still¡­¡¯


    Recalling the gown he had just completed with Lin Wanmeng, he was suddenly curious about how stunning Lin Wanmeng would look in this gown.


    It was just an ordinary business banquet, so Ye Lingxiao did not take it to heart.


    ¡°Lingxiao, why are you wearing this?¡± Old Madam Ye frowned. She suddenly looked at Lin Wanmeng. ¡°Mengmeng, help him pick out a set of clothes.¡±


    In front of Old Madam Ye, the two of them had always pretended to be a loving couple. Lin Wanmeng had no objections and went upstairs to Ye Lingxiao¡¯s room.


    She opened the wardrobe. When she reached the last suit, there was actually a sizable box at the bottom of the wardrobe.


    Lin Wanmeng was glad that the box was not locked. When she pushed open the lid, she realized that there were more than ten pieces of jewelry that were packaged and a diary inside.


    ¡°It¡¯s her birthday today. This is my birthday present for her. I hope she likes it.¡±


    That page had today¡¯s date written on it. Lin Wanmeng flipped the diary to the first page.


    ¡°That little girl didn¡¯t come today. I miss her.¡±


    This was definitely not Ye Lingxiao¡¯s personality. At the very least, it was not the current Ye Lingxiao.


    However, the handwriting clearly showed that this was written by the usually cold man.


    These pages were filled with words of love and longing. If anyone else saw them, they would definitely be extremely touched. However, Lin Wanmeng felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.


    The most recent date was today, which meant that this person was still with Ye Lingxiao.


    Lin Wanmeng forced a smile, as if she was mocking herself.


    She mocked himself for being moved and thought that the other party¡¯s casual care was a sign of concern.


    No wonder Ye Lingxiao was unwilling to let anyone become Mrs, Ye. It turned out that he already had an elusive love in his heart. Why would he look away?


    Lin Wanmeng closed the diary and looked at the jewelry in the box.


    It was as if he carefully picked something out every year just to celebrate that person¡¯s birthday. A few of which are pieces that Lin Wanmeng had never seen on the market.


    It was a pity that these gifts had never been given, but Ye Lingxiao still could not forget them and had always been preparing them.


    As expected, one could tell whether he cared or not through comparison. As Lin Wanmeng flipped through it, something in her eyes seemed to shatter.


    Her heart ached for a moment, but what right did she have?


    They had made it very clear from the beginning that this marriage did not originate from love. It was just a simple transaction.


    As a party to the deal, even if some accidents happened, they should not go back on the contract.


    Lin Wanmeng closed the box and put everything back in its original place.


    She pretended to be calm as she picked out a suit and went downstairs. Ye Lingxiao had been waiting downstairs for a long time, and a trace of impatience flashed across his eyes.


    The two of them took a car to the banquet together. However, when they reached, Old Madam Ye secretly pulled Lin Wanmeng to the side.


    ¡°Ling Xiao, you go in first. Mengmeng and I will be there soon.¡±


    Looking at Old Madam Ye¡¯s smiling eyes, Lin Wanmeng was not interested in responding.


    She was pulled into the changing room by Old Madam Ye like a puppet. The other party even took out a gown and urged her to change into it.

 Chapter 18

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°President Ye, long time no see.¡±


    He Yan raised his wine glass and walked up to Ye Lingxiao. The two of them had polite smiles on their faces, but their words were tit for tat.


    ¡°Congratulations, President Ye, for officially stepping into the biochemical industry. I wonder what your next business plan is. Can I take a look?¡±


    A few days ago, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s company¡¯s bidding was slightly better than He Yan¡¯s, and the auction for a company in Dongjiao Bay yesterday was won by Ye Lingxiao.


    He Yan had suffered setbacks time and time again, and there was a sharp glint in his eyes.


    ¡°I can¡¯t tell you anything. If you really want to know, you can consider working in the Ye Corporation.¡±


    He Yan chuckled and did not answer. He slowly took a ruby ring over from his assistant¡¯s hand. ¡°I heard that President Ye has just gotten married. This is a gift.¡±


    He Yan was extraordinarily generous this time. Ye Lingxiao glanced at the ring indifferently. Just the manufacturing cost alone was tens of millions, not to mention that it was painstakingly designed by a foreign designer.


    ¡°No, thanks.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze kept drifting towards the entrance of the banquet hall as if he was waiting for someone. He Yan noticed it and deliberately teased, ¡°Are you waiting for Mrs. Ye?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was both disgusted and repulsed by the people around him.


    However, at this moment, the door of the banquet hall suddenly opened. In front of Old Madam Ye stood a beautiful woman in a vermillion gown. There was some glitter on her eyebrows, and there were stars hidden in her gentle eyes.


    Ye Lingxiao was stunned. He tilted the wine glass in his hand and saw Lin Wanmeng look up and smile at him.


    When Old Madam Ye took out the dress in the changing room, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes twitched. She wanted to reject it, but the other party told her mysteriously, ¡°Although Lingxiao didn¡¯t say it before, he actually likes red. You¡¯ll definitely stun him with this dress.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was forced to put it on. After Old Madam Ye saw it, she liked this daughter-in-law that she had carefully chosen.


    ¡°Mengmeng is indeed very beautiful. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Standing at the door, Lin Wanmeng clearly saw the flash of surprise in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes.


    If it was before, she would have been secretly happy, but now, she only felt a little awkward.


    The red color had been mentioned many times in the diary. It seemed to be the most beautiful color that Ye Lingxiao had envisioned for his elusive love.


    Was she trying to imitate her by dressing up like this today?


    When Ye Lingxiao was distracted, He Yan suddenly stood beside him and said softly, ¡°I think this ring is very suitable for Mrs. Ye. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to accept it, President Ye?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was sharp enough to know that He Yan was trying to make use of their relationship. His expression immediately turned cold. ¡°Who knows if she¡¯ll still be Mrs. Ye in the future.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng happened to hear this as she walked forward. Her eyes darkened for a moment.


    As expected, not only did he fail to gain Ye Lingxiao¡¯s favor, but she also made him hate her even more.


    However¡­


    There was a faint smile on her lips, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.


    In any case, she did not intend to occupy the position of Mrs. Ye for long. When the day came that she no longer needed to rely on this identity, she would naturally leave and leave the space for Ye Lingxiao¡¯s elusive love.


    ¡°President Lin, the clothes you¡¯re wearing today are very beautiful.¡± CEO Wang, who had signed the contract with her last time, was also dressed neatly at this moment. He stood at the side and toasted her.


    Lin Wanmeng politely took a sip, but she felt nauseous from the stimulation of the wine.


    Frowning, she put down her wine glass and started chatting with CEO Wang.


    With CEO Wang taking the lead, the other small companies gradually set their sights on this new company.


    With the cooperation of a bigshot and the leader of the small companies, these relatively strong companies could not help but place their sights on the Qinyu corporation to be their business partner.


    Lin Bo stood in a corner and listened to the praises for Lin Wanmeng. He forced a smile.


    Lin Wanmeng was chatting happily with the bosses of other companies when someone suddenly patted her shoulder.


    She turned around and saw Ye Lingxiao¡¯s dark expression. ¡°Mrs. Ye, I hope you still remember your identity,¡± he said in a low voice.


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned for a moment before she immediately retorted, ¡°President Ye, do you want to end the marriage by saying this?¡±


    As soon as he said this, the two of them were instantly stunned. This was the first time in a long time that they had talked about such a topic.


    Lin Wanmeng pursed her lips and apologized softly.


    She had only just started, so she did not have the qualifications to challenge Ye Lingxiao.


    But the diary was like a thorn that pierced into Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart. It ached with every heartbeat.


    She could no longer face this marriage calmly.


    Just as Ye Lingxiao was about to say something, He Yan, who was beside him, approached Lin Wanmeng again and said, ¡°Mrs, Ye, I¡¯ve heard a lot about you.¡±


    He pretended to be friendly and patted Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hand. ¡°President Ye just said that this isn¡¯t suitable for you. I think it¡¯s just right. What do you think, President Lin?¡±


    He brought the ring to Lin Wanmeng. Lin Wanmeng, who often worked in the jewelry and fashion design industry, could naturally tell the value of this thing.


    She looked at the two of them hesitantly. Logically speaking, He Yan and Ye Lingxiao would not have such a good relationship. The two of them were competitors. The business world was like a battlefield, and there were many people who killed without spilling any blood.


    Lin Wanmeng lowered her eyelashes. ¡°I don¡¯t really like accessories like rings. As a designer, it¡¯s best to be simple. Thank you, CEO He.¡±


    After being rejected twice in a row, He Yan didn¡¯t look angry at all.


    He took the opportunity to talk to Lin Wanmeng about the company¡¯s collaboration. This deal was very important to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s company, so she temporarily ignored the dispute with Ye Lingxiao and began to discuss it carefully with He Yan.


    He Yan was obviously up to no good. He kept a smile on his face as he approached Lin Wanmeng on purpose and asked her a few questions about production.


    Lin Wanmeng took two more sips of wine. She felt even more uncomfortable, so she excused herself to go outside for some fresh air.


    Just as she walked out of the banquet hall, the person behind her grabbed her hand and pressed him against the wall.


    ¡°Ye Lingxiao?¡± She saw the anger in the man¡¯s eyes.


    Lin Wanmeng did not know what was going on. She wanted to push Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hand away, but his warm lips sealed all her struggles.


    Exclamations came from the banquet hall. The lights inside were brilliant, and wine flowed everywhere. It was pitch-black outside, and there was only moonlight and starlight.


    Lin Wanmeng watched the bright moon in the sky in a daze and suddenly pushed Ye Lingxiao away with all her might.


    Assistant Zheng could not find Ye Lingxiao at the banquet and hurriedly ran out. When he saw the two of them standing face to face, he did not react for a moment and blurted out,


    ¡°President Ye, the customized series ¡®Everlasting¡¯ from Huashe that you tasked me to look for has arrived. Do you want to take a look?¡±


    Jewelry?


    In a daze, Lin Wanmeng recalled a sentence in the diary. Today was that girl¡¯s birthday again.


    She smiled, but it was her mocking herself.

 Chapter 19

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Lingxiao was stunned for a moment, and his expression was a little ugly. In just a moment, Lin Wanmeng had already pushed his arms away.


    With her back to the moonlight, she looked up slightly, her dark brown eyes shining with a dark light.


    ¡°Since President Ye and Assistant Zheng still have something on, I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng turned her head and ran towards the garden without giving Ye Lingxiao a chance to react.


    Ye Lingxiao stood rooted to the ground, the touch of her delicate skin still lingering in his palm. He stared blankly in Lin Wanmeng¡¯s direction.


    ¡°President Ye, you¡¯re unlucky in love.¡± A teasing voice sounded in his ear, and Ye Lingxiao quickly restrained his expression.


    He Yan stood behind the pillar at the door as if he had been there for a long time. His eyes were filled with ridicule, but when no one noticed, he looked in Lin Wanmeng¡¯s direction.


    ¡°Mr. He, you¡¯re in a good mood. I won¡¯t accompany you any longer.¡± Ye Lingxiao returned to his working state. His previous passion seemed to have been covered by the snow.


    The back garden was very quiet. The supervisor here had specially divided the garden into two halves. One side was planted with sunflowers, and the other side was planted with pure white roses.


    Lin Wanmeng walked slowly into the courtyard along the path in the middle and sat on a wooden bench at the side. She lowered her eyelashes, and a teardrop fell from her black eyelashes.


    After sorting out the cause and effect, she realized that the tempting kiss was just the result of Ye Lingxiao¡¯s possessiveness.


    Lin Wanmeng had read the diary and seen all the gifts that Ye Lingxiao had meticulously prepared for that person.


    In comparison, she was just a toy that was for pleasure during indulgence. As long as she was still under Ye Lingxiao¡¯s control, she was not allowed to be approached by others.


    There was nothing wrong with that.


    Lin Wanmeng smiled. Fortunately, she could still obtain some protection before she ended her identity as Mrs. Ye.


    She was the one in the wrong. She shouldn¡¯t have been moved by this.


    If she had only followed the deal, she would not have felt so sad just now.


    ¡°Miss Lin, are you here to admire the flowers?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng raised her head vigilantly. The tears in her eyes had not completely dried up, and they covered her brown eyes with a layer of watery fluorescent light.


    It had to be said that it was precisely because of that light that He Yan had deliberately chased after her.


    He had been observing Ye Lingxiao¡¯s movements and naturally noticed that he had followed Lin Wanmeng out.


    However, what happened at the entrance of the banquet hall was completely beyond his expectations.


    The relationship between the two did not seem to be harmonious, and there were even some disputes.


    Originally, He Yan only used this as a way to gather information for business competition. However, when Lin Wanmeng suddenly pushed Ye Lingxiao away, he saw her long black hair swaying in the wind, and her eyes were as bright as the moonlight.


    For the first time, he examined the relationship between Lin Wanmeng and Ye Lingxiao with the normal feelings of a man and a woman.


    Regrettably, there were only two kinds of feelings for a proud son of heaven like Ye Lingxiao. Either he didn¡¯t cherish her because he got what he wanted too easily, or he was too wary and didn¡¯t accept her.


    Although Lin Wanmeng looked tough on the outside, she might not be as resolute in her relationships as she was in her work.


    At the thought of this, He Yan suddenly pitied Lin Wanmeng. Hence, he chased after her on impulse. In fact, he regretted it the moment he called out to Lin Wanmeng.


    There was no need to be so despicable for competition in business. After all, the focus was still on business. This information was only supplementary.


    However, since things had come to this, He Yan still greeted her with a smile and handed her a clean handkerchief.


    ¡°Old Madam Ye is also in the banquet hall. Don¡¯t let her see that you¡¯ve been crying.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng did not even have an excuse to reject him. She silently took the handkerchief and thanked him in a low voice.


    He Yan sat at the side and carefully observed Lin Wanmeng. He had interacted with Lin Bo before. To be honest, the two of them did not look like father and daughter at all.


    Flattery was a method, and Lin Bai had forcefully made this method into his personality.


    On the other hand, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s back was still very straight, no matter when or how disappointed she looked. It was as if nothing could crush her back.


    ¡°President Lin, you should know that I personally approved of your designs.¡± He Yan knew that Lin Wanmeng was not someone who would let go of her heart easily. He deliberately circled around business and said, ¡°Can you tell me your design concept?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was a little surprised. Although everyone had a tacit understanding, this was the first time He Yan had personally said in front of others that Yueming was his company.


    Exchanging sincerity for sincerity, Lin Wanmeng was too embarrassed to dwell on her personal emotions.


    The two of them were chatting happily and it was easy for people to see them from the window on the second floor.


    The second floor of the banquet hall was lit with warm candles, and the dim yellow light could not hide the necklace in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hand.


    Assistant Zheng braced himself and said, ¡°President Ye, do you still want to give this gift to Madam?¡±


    Ever since that business trip, Ye Lingxiao had been paying more attention to Lin Wanmeng. He could feel his gaze moving towards the woman quietly by his side, but for the first time, he was unwilling to stop her.


    As a designer, Lin Wanmeng had once praised Huashe Jewelry endlessly. Ye Lingxiao remembered it but did not take it to heart.


    However, after that day, he suddenly had an idea and wanted to give Lin Wanmeng a gift.


    Unfortunately, she did not appreciate it.


    Ye Lingxiao quietly watched as Lin Wanmeng smiled and whispered to the man downstairs.


    The He Corporation was not bad. It could also become her shelter, right?


    It did not matter who her husband was. She only wanted a backing that could shelter her from the wind and rain. When she could stand on her own feet, she would leave without hesitation.


    What a joke. One day, he, Ye Lingxiao, would find it unbearable to abide by the contract.


    ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary.¡± He tossed the ten-million-dollar jewelry on the sofa like it was trash. ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary.¡±


    Assistant Zheng had a complicated look in his eyes. Just as he responded, there was a knock on the door.


    He opened the door and saw Lin Bo standing at the door, rubbing his hands.


    ¡°May I ask if President Ye has rested?¡±


    The situation of Lin Bo¡¯s company had been very bad recently. He had enough ability to keep things under control, but in the face of the turmoil that could even shake the He Corporation, it was inevitable that he would be a little unstable.


    Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have sold Qinyu¡¯s information for pennies.


    In the entire turbulence, the Ye Corporation was the only one who was not affected.


    Initially, Lin Bo did not expect to work with them. However, when he saw Old Madam Ye holding his daughter¡¯s hand today, he felt that there was hope.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s mood was gloomy, and his attitude was not good.


    Lin Bo was still a little afraid of President Ye. He hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°We have a project that we want to work with you on.¡±


    ¡°This kind of thing should be discussed in the company, shouldn¡¯t it?¡±


    Lin Bo laughed dryly. ¡°That¡¯s for an ordinary person. After all, my relationship with President Ye is not ordinary.¡±


    He said meaningfully, ¡°Besides, I also want to see if Mengmeng is doing well here. I¡¯ve been busy with the company for the past two days and haven¡¯t seen her in a long time.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao raised his eyebrows. Although he did not know much about Lin Wanmeng, he knew that the man in front of him was not worthy of being her father.

 Chapter 20

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Lin Wanmeng had just told He Yan about her thought process for her proposal. The other party nodded as he listened. He was a good listener.


    She couldn¡¯t help but speak for a while.


    As she spoke, He Yan suddenly stared at the red dress she was wearing today.


    ¡°President Lin, since you have such a concept of design, why don¡¯t you tell me if there can be any improvements made to the dress you¡¯re wearing today?¡±


    The other party¡¯s tone was not frivolous at all, as if he was really asking her about the design. Lin Wanmeng carefully observed her dress.


    ¡°The color is a little monotonous. Perhaps people who like red will like this dress very much, but in my opinion, too much vividness will make the scene discordant.¡±


    Yan nodded, his eyes filled with praise. He stood up and broke off a white rose from the side, placing it at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s waist.


    ¡°How about this?¡±


    His behavior was as if he was playing with a model. Lin Wanmeng was stunned and replied, ¡°Very good.¡±


    Yan smiled. ¡°President Lin, you¡¯re amazing.¡±


    When Lin Wanmeng returned to the banquet hall, she happened to see Lin Bo walking down the stairs dejectedly.


    Following closely behind her was Ye Lingxiao. The other party gave her a cold look and did not speak.


    ¡°Mengmeng, where did you go?¡± Old Madam Ye pulled Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand and patted it worriedly. She kindly pulled her into her circle and introduced her.


    Lin Wanmeng did not refuse Old Madam Ye¡¯s good intentions.


    Ye Lingxiao stared at He Yan who had just returned like a wolf. He took two steps forward and asked, ¡°What did you say to Lin Wanmeng just now?¡±


    Yan was also taken aback. He did not expect Ye Lingxiao to notice this. Instead, he pretended to smile ambiguously. ¡°Are you very concerned, President Ye?¡±


    Their emotions were reversed.


    The person who was originally calm and composed seemed to have exploded. Meanwhile, the person who kept provoking him previously was now strolling leisurely in the banquet hall with a glass of wine in his hand.


    ¡°She¡¯s Mrs. Ye.¡±


    Yan¡¯s drinking speed paused for a moment before he asked in confusion, ¡°Is that so? I didn¡¯t see President Ye announcing the marriage.¡±


    He took a sip of wine and chuckled. ¡°I¡¯m afraid even the employees in CEO Ye¡¯s company might not know her identity, right?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot. He Yan was speechless when he saw this.


    After interacting with this person for so many years, this was the first time he had seen Ye Lingxiao¡¯s emotions fluctuate.


    Although he felt sorry for Lin Wanmeng, He Yan could not bear to miss such a good opportunity.


    ¡°Excuse me, I still have to talk to President Lin.¡±


    He Yan brushed past Ye Lingxiao and said to himself, ¡°President Lin is really capable. It would be great if we could get such a talent to work at our company.¡±


    After the conversation in the back garden, Lin Wanmeng was no longer resistant to talking to He Yan. The two familiar faces were very glaring in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes.


    Although he felt that this woman was not worth cherishing, when he really saw this scene, he still found it unbearable.


    Ye Lingxiao was not someone who was good at making things difficult for himself. After thinking for a moment, he decisively walked forward and wrapped his arm around Lin Wanmeng¡¯s waist.


    In any case, she was still Mrs. Ye now. No one could say anything about what he wanted to do.


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned by this hug for a moment, but she did not resist anymore.


    She knew her place.


    He Yan still had a gentle smile on his face. His eyes swept across the two of them, and then he understood.


    ¡°President Ye, you¡¯d better let go.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao lowered his head and looked at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s waist. A white rose had been pinned there.


    Although some of the thorns on the rose had been removed, they were not completely removed. It was originally loose and did not matter. Now that he wrapped around it tightly, the thorns had already penetrated the fabric.


    Lin Wanmeng was probably surprised that she did not sense the faint pain.


    Ye Lingxiao let go. ¡°There¡¯s a first aid kit upstairs. Treat the wound.¡±


    His attitude was firm. Lin Wanmeng bit her lower lip and did not refuse.


    In the room on the second floor.


    Lin Wanmeng tactfully rejected Ye Lingxiao¡¯s idea of treating her wound. In fact, there were only a few red dots on her waist. It was fine after disinfecting it with alcohol.


    When Lin Wanmeng came out of the room, she saw Ye Lingxiao holding a necklace in his hand and handing it to her stiffly.


    Ye Lingxiao was not someone who would make things difficult for himself. Since he was interested in Lin Wanmeng, it was better for him to accept this emotion calmly than to resist.


    He even thought that if Lin Wanmeng was really arrogant because of his favor, as long as it was within reason, it was fine for the Ye family to let her be pampered.


    He handed over the jewelry he had prepared. The other party¡¯s lips twitched, but she could not even squeeze out a gentle expression.


    ¡°Thank you, President Ye.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng recognized that this was Huashe and recalled what Assistant Zheng had said before.


    Wasn¡¯t this jewelry prepared by Ye Lingxiao for his elusive love?


    The original gifts were all hidden in the box. Could it be that he had found a substitute that he could rely on this year?


    As a substitute, Lin Wanmeng was not happy.


    Her emotions had obviously affected Ye Lingxiao as well. The gentleness in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes gradually dissipated and turned into a coldness that was no different from when he was working.


    ¡°Is something wrong?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t say any more words of gratitude. What should she say? Thank you for treating me as a substitute and giving me such expensive jewelry?


    She was aware that she had not fallen to this extent.


    Ye Lingxiao clearly misunderstood her silence. He took a step forward and approached her. ¡°President Lin, are you eager to be with someone else that¡¯s why you¡¯re putting on such an attitude?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s sarcastic tone provoked Lin Wanmeng. She opened her mouth to say something, but her rationality told her not to let things worsen.


    ¡°Do you know what just happened here?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao seemed to have suddenly thought of something and said maliciously, ¡°Your father came upstairs and announced that we¡¯re in-laws. He hoped to use this opportunity for the Ye Corporation to help the Lin Corporation tide over the crisis.¡±


    This was Lin Bo¡¯s style. Lin Wanmeng lowered her eyes. ¡°President Ye, you rejected him.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao sneered, ¡°Of course. Can we be considered in-laws?¡±


    ¡°However, from this, it would appear that you and your father truly have the same character and conduct.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re all so capricious and greedy.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao tore the white rose into pieces in front of Lin Wanmeng as if he was punishing her for having designs on someone else.


    He was angry and ignored Lin Wanmeng¡¯s emotions. He turned around and left.


    Assistant Zheng wanted to stop him, but when he turned around, he saw Lin Wanmeng holding her head high. Her tears flowed from the corner of her eyes to her temples like crystals, moistening the roots of her hair.


    Lin Wanmeng wasn¡¯t that unwilling to be Mrs. Ye.


    However, she was no longer a qualified substitute. She had tarnished the pure and flawless image in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s heart, so it was only right for him to be angry.


    She took a deep breath and said self-deprecatingly, ¡°Looks like there will be a new Mrs. Ye soon.¡±

 Chapter 21

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The quarrel at the banquet affected their daily interaction. Ye Lingxiao gradually stopped going home, and Lin Wanmeng never asked where he went.


    She now had a new goal, which was to strike while the iron was hot and destroy Lin Bo¡¯s company.


    Lin Wanmeng finally had the confidence to settle both old and new scores.


    Lin Bo¡¯s company had already suffered a blow. For some reason, the Ye Corporation, which was originally friendly to them, suddenly stopped all business with their company, even the neighbouring companies were affected.


    Lin Bo was in a terrible fix. He knew why Lin Wanmeng wanted to attack the Lin Corporation, so he had requested to negotiate for peace many times with Lin Wanmeng.


    After several big orders were snatched away, Lin Bo finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore. He called Lin Wanmeng¡¯s assistant for the last time. His attitude was very sincere. He even asked the old employees of the company to help him intercede.


    Lin Wanmeng was originally cold to him, but for some reason, she suddenly changed her mind.


    At the Lin family home.


    When Shi Yanru opened the door and realized that it was Lin Wanmeng, the smile on her face immediately collapsed.


    However, just as she was about to close the door, the butler said, ¡°This is Mr. Lin¡¯s guest.¡±


    Because of the company¡¯s deficit these few days, Shi Yanru could not squander freely outside and quarreled with Lin Bo several times.


    After being reprimanded, she did not dare to cause trouble. When she heard the butler say this, she hurriedly squeezed out a smile. ¡°Mengmeng, you¡¯re back.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face was full of doubt. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, do I know you?¡±


    Since she did not come with good intentions, Shi Yanru did not stand on ceremony anymore. She sashayed back to the living room and sat down. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    She knew that Lin Wanmeng had been developing well recently. She was worried that Lin Wanmeng was here to discuss Lin Bo¡¯s remarriage with that b*tch, so the words she said stung.


    ¡°Let me tell you, Lin Bo and your mother are already divorced. Logically speaking, this isn¡¯t your home. You¡¯d better behave yourself.¡±


    At this point, Shi Yanru¡¯s true nature could be said to have been completely revealed.


    However, Lin Wanmeng had expected this. She slowly took a sip of tea. The butler beside her knew what was going on, but he did not dare to say anything. He could only bite the bullet and endure it.


    ¡°You might have misunderstood. I came back to discuss business with Mr. Lin. As for the rest, I don¡¯t think we have anything to talk about.¡±


    Her words successfully made Shi Yanru nervous. The more indifferent the other party was, the more Shi Yanru felt that something was wrong.


    ¡°Do you want your good-for-nothing mother to come back? I¡¯m telling you, don¡¯t even think about it. The Lin family is mine!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng could tolerate Shi Yanru¡¯s insults, but she could not tolerate her insulting her mother.


    She stood up in a flash. Before the butler and Shi Yanru could react, she raised her hand and slapped Shi Yanru hard.


    ¡°You¡­ How dare you hit me!¡±


    Shi Yanru¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. She covered half of her face and sprawled on the sofa.


    She roared fiercely, ¡°Have you all became stupid? Hurry up and drag this lunatic out.¡±


    The butler was in a difficult position. Lin Bo had instructed that Lin Wanmeng was an esteemed guest that should stay no matter what, but Shi Yanru was also the mistress of the Lin family.


    ¡°Shi Yanru, let me tell you, you insulted my mother. You deserve this slap.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng slowly wiped her hands and picked up her bag. ¡°As for you deliberately seducing him and being a mistress, you still owe her a slap.¡±


    Seeing that Lin Wanmeng was about to leave, the butler hurriedly went forward to stop her and said awkwardly, ¡°President Lin, look¡­¡±


    ¡°Please help me relay this to Mr. Lin. We can discuss about it, but he has to give me his sincerity.¡±


    Shi Yanru looked at Lin Wanmeng with her mouth agape. How did this b*tch suddenly become a distinguished guest of the Lin family?!


    She took two steps forward in her high heels and pointed at Lin Wanmeng. Before she could open her mouth, she was blocked by the other party.


    ¡°From a personal point of view, I want to tell you something.¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face was filled with mockery. ¡°You cradle that man in the palms of your hands, but no one wants to snatch him. You don¡¯t have to bark at people like a dog seeing bones.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was not in the mood to argue with her. She got into the car and left.


    Shi Yanru glared at Lin Wanmeng and bit her lip unwillingly.


    ¡®What happened?¡¯


    This mother-daughter pair had always been at their mercy and deceived. How did they become so powerful now?!


    After leaving the Lin family, Lin Wanmeng did not go to the company. Her previous car had been scrapped for too long. Recently, she had been riding in the Ye family¡¯s car, so it was inevitably inconvenient.


    She had the time to buy herself a new car today.


    She chose a nearby car dealership. Half an hour later, a familiar figure came downstairs. ¡°President Lin, we meet again.¡±


    As if they had really met by chance, He Yan came up to greet her familiarly.


    Lin Wanmeng was a little surprised. Fortunately, He Yan explained in time, ¡°This is a car dealership under our company. A friend saw President Lin coming and called me.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng did not think too much about it. After a while, Shi Qiuqiu walked in with a murderous aura. When she saw her, she pointed at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s nose and shouted, ¡°Did you hit my mother?¡±


    It seemed that Lin Bo did not go home. Instead, Shi Qiuqiu went home first.


    Lin Wanmeng sneered, ¡°So what if I did?¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu held her breath but didn¡¯t act immediately.


    She glared at Lin Wanmeng and made a call. Not long after, Shen Yusong walked in. When he saw Lin Wanmeng, he was stunned.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to buy a car?¡± He looked at Shi Qiuqiu.


    Ever since Ye Lingxiao woke up, Shen Yusong had put aside his ambitions for the time being. He was focused on the company, so he was naturally impatient with Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s complaints and curses at Lin Wanmeng.


    Especially when he found out that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s Qinyu Corporation was thriving, while Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s Lin Corporation was almost suppressed into a small third-rate company, he became even more impatient.


    If not for the fact that Shi Qiuqiu was usually rather attentive to him when they were affectionate, Shen Yusong would have dumped her long ago.


    Shi Qiuqiu did not call Shen Yusong over to be in a daze. She stomped her feet and pointed at Lin Wanmeng. ¡°She went to the Lin family today to hit my mother.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu grabbed Shen Yusong¡¯s arm and shouted coquettishly, ¡°Hurry up and teach her a lesson for me.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu was indeed brainless to seek help from Shen Yusong.


    As expected, Shen Yusong frowned and removed Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s hand from his arm. ¡°Stop fooling around. This is President Lin.¡±


    He turned around and smiled at Lin Wanmeng. ¡°Mengmeng, long time no see. You¡¯ve been busy with work recently and have lost some weight.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng looked at Shen Yusong mockingly. However, the other party was not embarrassed at all and continued to look at her affectionately.


    ¡°It¡¯s Qiuqiu¡¯s fault this time, but on account that she¡¯s your sister, forget it.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was done laughing. She stretched out a hand and placed it in front of Shen Yusong. ¡°Stop. You have to make it clear. When did I have such a sister?¡±


    An awkward expression appeared on Shen Yusong¡¯s face. He did not expect Lin Wanmeng to be so merciless.

 Chapter 22

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    However, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s reputation, status, and strength made her someone that he could not scold at will.


    ¡°Okay, whatever you say.¡±


    Shen Yusong¡¯s good attitude obviously caused Shi Qiuqiu to be dissatisfied.


    She had always flaunted her prowess in front of Lin Wanmeng. This time, Shi Yanru had been beaten up. Shi Qiuqiu had come with the intention of venting her anger.


    No one had told her about what happened in the company, so she thought that she was a high and mighty young lady. She was not afraid of returning the slap.


    Naturally, Lin Wanmeng could dodge such a weak attack and did not take it to heart.


    Just as she was about to take a step back, the strength of an arm suddenly appeared at her waist. It turned out that He Yan had wrapped his arm around her waist and took a step back, grabbing Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s wrist.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Shi Qiuqiu glared at He Yan. The other party smiled and didn¡¯t say anything, but Shen Yusong¡¯s face instantly turned pale.


    Ye Lingxiao might not be afraid of this person, but it was impossible for him not to be.


    Shen Yusong quickly pulled Shi Qiuqiu back and apologized, ¡°CEO He, I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯ll bring her away now.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu was not going to fall for it. She shook off Shen Yusong¡¯s hand and looked at He Yan in confusion. When she looked at Lin Wanmeng again, she suddenly realized something. ¡°I was wondering why a little b*tch like you suddenly became so confident. It turns out that you¡¯ve hooked up with another man.¡±


    If Lin Wanmeng could stand aside and watch the show just now, Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s reaction had successfully angered her.


    Fortunately, Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t want to get angry with such a person. She turned on her phone in front of Shi Qiuqiu.


    ¡°Who are you calling?¡± Shi Qiuqiu was nervous.


    Lin Wanmeng did not even look up. ¡°Lin Bo.¡±


    Upon hearing that she was calling Lin Bo, Shi Qiuqiu was no longer nervous. Instead, she said arrogantly, ¡°Sure. Call Dad over to see if he wants you or me?¡±


    At this moment, Shen Yusong did not say anything. He looked at the two of them suspiciously, as if he was weighing which woman would benefit him more.


    Shi Qiuqiu wanted to pull Shen Yusong¡¯s hand, but he carefully avoided her.


    This time, Shi Qiuqiu finally felt Shen Yusong¡¯s coldness towards her. She was instantly dissatisfied. ¡°Are you going back on your word, Brother Yusong?¡±


    Shen Yusong didn¡¯t say anything. Shi Qiuqiu transferred her hatred to Lin Wanmeng. ¡°What are you looking at? He¡¯s mine.¡±


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for that old man¡¯s assets, do you think Dad would have married your mother? She doesn¡¯t know anything. Even after giving birth to a daughter, she¡¯s still like a silly goose. She can¡¯t win a man¡¯s heart.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng smiled, but her eyes were very cold. She took out her phone and recorded Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s bold words.


    She had previously said that Shi Yanru still owed her a slap. Since Shi Qiuqiu had delivered herself to her door, she would let her pay it back.


    Five minutes later, Lin Bo had obviously just returned home when Lin Wanmeng called him over.


    When he arrived at the car dealership, before he could say anything nice to Lin Wanmeng, she raised her eyebrows and took out her phone to play what Shi Qiuqiu had just said to her.


    Shi Qiuqiu bit her lower lip and was about to wheedle when she saw the livid Lin Bo walking towards her. He raised his hand and gave her a tight slap.


    This slap was much harder than the one Lin Wanmeng had given Shi Yanru. Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s face was swollen, and her face was tilted to the side. Physical tears rolled down her face.


    ¡°This is how Shi Yanru usually teaches you to speak. Do you know who she is?¡± This time, Lin Bo did not dare to casually acknowledge her as his relative.


    Shi Qiuqiu covered her face and looked at Lin Bo, who was usually kind and gentle to her, in disbelief. She still shouted stubbornly, ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth. Why did you hit me? Shouldn¡¯t you hit her? She already hit my mother.¡±


    Lin Bo¡¯s face twitched. Clearly, he didn¡¯t expect Shi Qiuqiu to embarrass him so much outside.


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? Su Qin is my ex-wife. The Lin family relied on the Su family to get to where they are today. Do you understand?¡±


    It was indeed embarrassing for Lin Bo to admit that he was living off a woman in public, but he was already used to it. He gritted his teeth and hated it. When he made a comeback one day, he would definitely teach the Qinyu Company and Lin Wanmeng a lesson.


    After this performance, Lin Bo probably felt that it was enough. He put on a smile again and said with guilt and pity, ¡°You also know that we¡¯ve spoiled this child. Just treat her as your relative and don¡¯t blame her.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng only smiled. She walked to Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s side. The other party was still glaring at her, but she didn¡¯t dare to attack. ¡°Tell Shi Yanru that previously I said she still owes me a slap. Now, you¡¯ve returned it.¡±


    Shen Yusong looked at the situation from the side, deep in thought.


    He did not support Shi Qiuqiu. Instead, he walked quickly to Lin Wanmeng.


    ¡°Uncle isn¡¯t here?¡± Shen Yusong pretended to frown. ¡°You¡¯re a member of the Ye family. You don¡¯t need Mr. He to take care of you. I¡¯ll send you back.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng glanced at him indifferently. ¡°No need, nephew.¡±


    She pointed casually. ¡°I¡¯ll take this car.¡±


    Shen Yusong looked over and clicked his tongue.


    Not only was this car the latest model, but it was also custom-made by the He Corporation. Could Lin Wanmeng afford it with her current financial resources?


    Lin Wanmeng was not overestimating herself. It was mainly because He Yan had exaggerated a lot when introducing the price.


    Shi Qiuqiu was taken away by Lin Bo. Before she left, she looked at Shen Yusong indignantly.


    Shen Yusong¡¯s eyes flashed with fanaticism. If he could work with the current Lin Wanmeng, would he be able to compete with Ye Lingxiao?


    Moreover, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s identity as Mrs. Ye was very useful.


    After thinking this through, Shen Yusong looked at Lin Wanmeng with a gentle gaze.


    However, it was obvious that Lin Wanmeng did not fall for his tricks. Shen Yusong knew that Lin Wanmeng was no longer the brainless and silly woman from before, so he did not act rashly this time.


    He took the initiative to leave with the intention of playing hard to get. He Yan said teasingly, ¡°President Lin, I¡¯m afraid being pestered by such a man will be cumbersome for you.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng only wanted to laugh coldly. She knew what Shen Yusong¡¯s personality was like before, but it seemed that the lesson she taught him last time was not enough.


    That night, Ye Lingxiao sat on the sofa in the living room, which was a rare sight. Lin Wanmeng pretended to greet him and walked to the bedroom.


    This was the first time the two of them had slept on the same bed since the banquet. However, their backs were facing each other. In the dark space, no one could tell what the other party was thinking.


    ¡°I heard you got a new car.¡±


    ¡°The car broke down. I bought one.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was silent for a long time before he said, ¡°If you need it, you can choose any from the Ye family¡¯s garages.¡±


    Before Lin Wanmeng could reject him, he added, ¡°You¡¯re Mrs. Ye. The Ye family should provide you with tools to travel.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. I¡ª¡±


    Ye Lingxiao changed the topic and questioned, ¡°Do you want a divorce now?¡±

 Chapter 23

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Lin Wanmeng, who was choked by this sentence, stopped talking.


    However, as she mulled over this question in her heart, she suddenly had an urge to throw the divorce agreement in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face and proudly tell him that she no longer wanted to stay in this house.


    And another rational consideration smothered her thoughts.


    Lin Wanmeng closed her eyes and convinced herself that it was to take revenge. ¡°How can that be? Unless President Ye is tired of it, I will naturally listen to President Ye.¡±


    The couple, who looked united but were at odds with each other, closed their eyes with their backs to each other and slept uneasily.


    The next morning, when Lin Wanmeng opened her eyes, Ye Lingxiao was no longer at home.


    She turned around and got off the bed. As soon as she went downstairs, she heard the housekeeper call out in a surprised voice, ¡°Mrs. Ye, someone sent a bouquet of flowers over.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. Then, she heard the butler say, ¡°Should we find a vase to put it in?¡±


    The butler thought that the flower was a gift from Ye Lingxiao and looked at Lin Wanmeng with envy.


    Lin Wanmeng glanced at the flowers and sneered.


    This couldn¡¯t be Ye Lingxiao¡¯s methods. She opened the card on the flower and took a look. It was indeed what Shen Yusong would do.


    Flowers, music, and a moment of eye contact in the crowd were perfect for deceiving young girls who yearned for love.


    Shen Yusong had played this trick countless times and was already familiar with it.


    Unfortunately, Lin Wanmeng, who had already been tricked once, no longer believed in such a clumsy technique. She fiddled with the petals aimlessly and suddenly smiled. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s put it in the living room.¡±


    Seeing that the things he had given were not thrown out of the villa, Shen Yusong quickly took the next step.


    He knew very well that Lin Wanmeng had been deceived by him last time and was heartbroken. Therefore, she would not forgive him easily. Hence, he skipped the preparations to beg for mercy and apologize. He directly tried to use romance to conquer Lin Wanmeng.


    At noon, Lin Wanmeng had just finished her work when an assistant handed her a concert ticket.


    These people thought that they were Lin Wanmeng¡¯s suitors, so they could not hide the envy and jealousy in their eyes. This was probably Shen Yusong¡¯s goal. He was not afraid that Ye Lingxiao would find trouble with him after making such a big fuss.


    However, she could understand. After receiving the flowers in the morning, Lin Wanmeng specially called Old Madam Ye.


    From Old Madam Ye, it turned out that Ye Lan wanted the shares of Ye Lingxiao¡¯s company recently, but she did not have the money.


    As Ye Lan¡¯s son, Shen Yusong naturally had to work together with his mother.


    However, Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s Lin Corporation was on the verge of bankruptcy and could not fork out the money. They were about to sell the company¡¯s assets.


    As such, Shen Yusong could only count on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s Qinyu Company.


    This person had always been flexible and would not let go of any opportunity. Lin Wanmeng held the ticket and pondered for a moment.


    He had made so many preparations, but he did not show himself. Was he trying to play hard to get?


    Unfortunately, Shen Yusong did not have that much time. The shares of the corporation would be confirmed in three days. By then, it would be useless to fork out the money.


    Just as Lin Wanmeng had guessed, Shen Yusong appeared at the entrance of Lin Wanmeng¡¯s company on time after work.


    He held a rose in his hand and looked at Lin Wanmeng affectionately as she walked out of the building.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Lin Wanmeng¡¯s angry and coquettish look made Shen Yusong¡¯s thoughts run wild.


    He did not directly state his purpose. Instead, he explained, ¡°It¡¯s not safe outside recently. I¡¯m here to pick you up from work.¡±


    Shen Yusong¡¯s thoughtfulness would appear in the right places. Lin Wanmeng lowered her eyes to hide the scheming look in them.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going to the concert with you.¡±


    Shen Yusong knew that Lin Wanmeng was not so easily moved. In the face of such a merciless rejection, he still maintained a good attitude.


    ¡°I¡¯m just here to take you home. I don¡¯t have any other intentions.¡±


    In Shen Yusong¡¯s eyes, his playing hard to get was very effective. Lin Wanmeng let go of her worries and sat in the same car as him.


    Although there was still a distance, it was much better than his previous cold appearance.


    He hummed through his nose and licked his upper lip inadvertently.


    Originally, this woman refused to be intimate with him, but he knew that he was about to lose everything, so he threw her away.


    Unexpectedly, the other party turned around and became his uncle¡¯s wife.


    Shen Yusong, who was already interested in Lin Wanmeng, could not help but be curious. How did Lin Wanmeng hook up with Ye Lingxiao?


    Moreover, Ye Lingxiao did not get a divorce even after he woke up!


    Could it be that¡­ there was something extraordinary about her?


    Shen Yusong¡¯s gaze began to scan Lin Wanmeng¡¯s body without restraint. Lin Wanmeng smiled and accidentally dropped the cup in her hand, hitting Shen Yusong¡¯s knee.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng pretended to be flustered and went to pick up her cup. The side of her face rubbed against the back of Shen Yusong¡¯s hand. The smooth touch immediately made Shen Yusong forget the pain.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, as long as you¡¯re not hurt.¡±


    He bared his teeth, but he still put on a gentle smile. It looked a little tragic.


    Lin Wanmeng held back her laughter, but her gaze towards the car window was cold enough.


    Lin Wanmeng did not expect Shen Yusong to dare to come back to look for her. However, it was nothing. She should teach such a shameless person a lesson.


    After sending Lin Wanmeng home, Shen Yusong lay on the sofa and panted. He was thinking about how to go further.


    He turned on his phone and contacted a team.


    That night, a 1,000-word essay was sent to Lin Wanmeng through a text message. He sincerely admitted his previous mistakes and hoped that Lin Wanmeng would give him a chance to turn over a new leaf.


    At that moment, Lin Wanmeng was lying on the bed with a cold gaze.


    Ye Lingxiao pushed open the door and saw Lin Wanmeng put down her phone. He had found out who that person was in the afternoon, but he did not take it seriously at first.


    In Ye Lingxiao¡¯s impression, Lin Wanmeng was not a brainless person. How could a scumbag like Shen Yusong devote his heart to a relationship?


    However, the men who appeared one after another beside Lin Wanmeng made him very unhappy.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget tomorrow is the day we return to the old mansion.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng nodded slightly. Her obedience was a little suspicious.


    Just as Shen Yusong was about to fall asleep, Lin Wanmeng replied.


    ¡°How do I know you¡¯re not lying to me? You¡¯re so afraid of your uncle that you don¡¯t dare to have any conflict with him. Now that I¡¯m his wife, how can you guarantee that you¡¯ll stand on my side?¡±


    Shen Yusong was overjoyed and quickly expressed his loyalty. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯re the only one I have. I¡¯m not afraid of anyone for you.¡±


    The person on the other end of the phone seemed to be weighing something. After a while, he said something.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go to the old mansion tomorrow. You have to promise me at the old mansion. Otherwise, I won¡¯t believe you.¡±


    This meant that there was a chance.


    Shen Yusong calculated their current amount. There was still a huge gap. However, if Lin Wanmeng was willing to use all the funds of the Qinyu Company to support them¡­


    Then everything was ready.

 Chapter 24

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Today, the Ye family¡¯s old residence was very lively. Not only were Ye Lingxiao and Lin Wanmeng back, but even Shen Yusong and Ye Lan were sitting at the dining table.


    This time, Ye Lan¡¯s attitude towards Lin Wanmeng was more amiable. At the very least, she did not say anything to hurt her. It was probably because Shen Yusong had said something.


    Old Madam Ye was naturally happy. The old lady naturally hoped for peace at home.


    However, when Ye Lingxiao mentioned the company by chance, Ye Lan could not help but roll her eyes. ¡°I say, Lingxiao has been too busy recently. He doesn¡¯t even have time to see Grandmother. Just how important is the company that you have to guard it like this?¡±


    Old Madam Ye put down her chopsticks in dissatisfaction, but Ye Lan was still a little resentful. ¡°You can¡¯t even take care of your family. Why do you have to be so busy?¡±


    Her words were unpleasant. Old Madam Ye frowned and said softly, ¡°Eat properly. Don¡¯t make a fuss at the dining table.¡±


    Aside from the company¡¯s distribution, what Ye Lan hated the most was Old Madam Ye¡¯s bias towards Ye Lingxiao. Her eyes reddened as she bit her lips in dissatisfaction.


    Lin Wanmeng saw everything. Although she had some complaints about Ye Lingxiao, she could not help but feel dissatisfied.


    Ye Lingxiao worked at his desk every day and had very little time. When he was busy, he even stayed up late until midnight and did not even have time to eat.


    Even if Ye Lan was given this job, how could she do it well?


    The meal ended a little badly. Lin Wanmeng unintentionally said at the dining table, ¡°The lilies in the courtyard should have bloomed tonight, right?¡±


    Old Madam Ye glanced in Lin Wanmeng¡¯s direction and nodded. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s time to bloom.¡±


    Shen Yusong looked up and thought that Lin Wanmeng was hinting at him. He was secretly happy.


    When night fell, Shen Yusong quietly opened the door and walked along the corridor to the garden that Lin Wanmeng had mentioned.


    There was indeed a figure standing in the middle.


    ¡°Mengmeng, you¡¯re finally here.¡± Shen Yusong took two steps forward and wanted to hug Lin Wanmeng.


    Unexpectedly, she took a step back and asked coldly, ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Shen Yusong thought that Lin Wanmeng was still angry with him and decided to take the initiative. ¡°Mengmeng, I know that it was my fault before and I shouldn¡¯t have treated you like that. But now, I¡¯ve really changed.¡±


    He grabbed the clothes on his chest, as if he wanted to show Lin Wanmeng his entire heart.


    ¡°Please give me another chance. I¡¯ll definitely treat you well.¡±


    If Ye Lingxiao¡¯s sincerity was worth a look, Shen Yusong¡¯s sincerity was like a joke, dispensable.


    She took a cold step back. ¡°That¡¯s why you¡¯re telling me this.¡±


    Shen Yusong originally thought that Lin Wanmeng was still angry. Just as he was about to step forward and hold Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand, he was suddenly hit hard on the back by the walking stick.


    Old Madam Ye¡¯s disappointed and angry voice sounded behind him. ¡°You evil creature, how dare you do such a thing!¡±


    Hearing this voice, Shen Yusong¡¯s body trembled and he turned around in disbelief.


    Lin Wanmeng stood in the garden and smiled.


    Previously, she had called the old lady and told her that lilies could help her sleep.


    Coincidentally, Old Madam Ye had been suffering from insomnia recently, so Lin Wanmeng recommended that Old Madam Ye take a walk around the garden if she had nothing to do.


    Today, she brought it up at the dining table and Old Madam Ye would definitely come to the garden.


    Coincidentally, she could hear Shen Yusong¡¯s rebellious words. He snatched his uncle¡¯s wife and the Old Madam¡¯s favorite too.


    Old Madam Ye hit Shen Yusong a few times. Her tone was filled with resentment towards Ye Lan. ¡°What did your mother teach you? Our Ye family is supported by Lingxiao alone. Why do you have to hurt his heart like this?¡±


    Shen Yusong could not get up from the ground after being hit by these heavy blows. He kept begging for mercy. He suddenly raised his head and met Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes. She mouthed, ¡°This is your sincerity.¡±


    ¡°Grandma!¡± Ye Lan rushed over when she heard the commotion.


    She did not know what happened between Lin Wanmeng and Shen Yusong. She only saw Old Madam Ye hitting her son like this, so she came up to stop her.


    ¡°What did Yusong do wrong? Grandma, you have to hit him like this.¡±


    Looking at the bruises on Shen Yusong¡¯s body, Ye Lan was about to cry. She hugged Shen Yusong and questioned Old Madam Ye.


    The other party finally calmed down. Seeing that Ye Lan was still stubborn, he scolded, ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask him? How dare he seduce his aunt in the Ye family? Does he still care about us old people?¡±


    Ye Lan was shocked and turned to look at Lin Wanmeng. She stood in the garden with her hands behind her back, as if she had nothing to do with all of this.


    Shen Yusong could not figure out what was going on. He reviewed his communication with Lin Wanmeng and could not find any loopholes.


    If it wasn¡¯t Lin Wanmeng¡¯s scheme, he could only blame his bad luck for coincidentally meeting Old Madam Ye.


    He regretted agreeing to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s request, but he didn¡¯t dare to implicate her.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault.¡± Shen Yusong lowered his voice, hoping to avoid this.


    Ye Lan did not believe her. She glared at Lin Wanmeng but held back her temper. ¡°Grandma, don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯ll take Shen Yusong away now.¡±


    Old Madam Ye was so angry that she stopped walking and did not say anything. Ye Lan helped Shen Yusong up. At this moment, Shen Yusong was still in the mood. He turned around and gave Lin Wanmeng a look.


    However, the other party only knew how to laugh mockingly. Shen Yusong¡¯s heart turned cold. His performance today did not satisfy Lin Wanmeng.


    Old Madam Ye watched as Ye Lan and her son left. Her originally angry expression quickly disappeared. She looked at Lin Wanmeng helplessly. The other party smiled and came up to hold Old Madam Ye¡¯s hand.


    ¡°I can¡¯t hide it from Grandma.¡±


    Old Madam Ye was considered a veteran in the business world. This little trick was not enough to steer her.


    ¡°Are you doing this because of what Ye Lan said on the table today?¡±


    Old Madam Ye doted on Ye Lingxiao the most, followed by Ye Lan, so she often could not reconcile the conflict between the two of them.


    This time, seeing Lin Wanmeng stand up for Ye Lingxiao, although she felt aggrieved that she was prepared to scheme, she was more gratified.


    Finally, someone could help her grandson, who was as cold as ice.


    Lin Wanmeng lowered her head and did not deny that she had such thoughts. ¡°Shen Yusong has been pestering me. I have no choice.¡±


    Although Lin Wanmeng was older than Shen Yusong in terms of seniority, Shen Yusong¡¯s mother was Ye Lan. This meant that Lin Wanmeng could not deal with this matter rashly.


    If she embarrassed Shen Yusong too much, Ye Lan would definitely not let her off.


    However, this lesson was too light, and Shen Yusong would not let it go easily. This made things difficult.


    After thinking about it, Lin Wanmeng felt that it was most suitable to borrow Old Madam Ye¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Forget it this time.¡± Old Madam Ye glared at Lin Wanmeng angrily, but she did not bring much anger.


    She was old and did not want to see her family fight. However, if someone really reached out to Ye Lingxiao, this old woman would not let it go.


    Old Madam Ye narrowed her eyes. Ye Lan had been going overboard recently.

 Chapter 25

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The news of Shen Yusong being scratched all over spread to Lin Wanmeng.


    Ever since the incident at the car dealership, Lin Wanmeng had hired a private detective to approach Shi Qiuqiu.


    That information and the video at the Ye family¡¯s old residence were sent to Shi Qiuqiu on the same day.


    Naturally, she was convinced that Shen Yusong had abandoned her. She was furious.


    Even a rabbit would bite when it was anxious. Shi Qiuqiu had sacrificed a lot for Shen Yusong. Now that the Lin Corporation could not take it anymore, Shen Yusong wanted to leave. Obviously, that would not sit well.


    During the argument, Shen Yusong was severely scratched. He probably wouldn¡¯t be able to see anyone for a month.


    ¡°President Lin, there¡¯s something.¡± Zhou Quan pushed the door open and entered. He handed the report in his hand to Lin Wanmeng. ¡°Xinran Media is going to be auctioned off.¡±


    Xinran Media. Many memories surfaced in Lin Wanmeng¡¯s mind after she heard this name.


    This company was originally a subsidiary of the Su Corporation. After her mother got married, it became her dowry and accompanied her over.


    After her grandfather passed away, all his inheritance was left to her mother.


    Xinran Media was indeed not as important as Grandpa¡¯s other inheritances, but as his daughter¡¯s 18-year-old coming-of-age gift, Grandpa had put a lot of effort into this company.


    This was also the main reason why Xinran Media could still maintain its operations after so many years.


    Even if it wasn¡¯t for this, Lin Wanmeng would still think of a way to buy it for her mother¡¯s illness.


    As she was thinking, Lin Wanmeng suddenly received a call from Su Qin.


    ¡°Mengmeng, how much cash do we have now?¡±


    There was a small foundation under Xinran Media. This foundation was originally prepared for Lin Wanmeng¡¯s dowry, but unfortunately, Su Qin couldn¡¯t protect it.


    She just wanted to fight for it and take back what her daughter deserved.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll try my best to get this company back.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng took a deep breath. If the desperate Lin Bo saw that she wanted to take over this company, he would definitely try his best to pay a high price.


    Even so, Lin Wanmeng was prepared to keep the company.


    Hall A, Fufang Building


    When Lin Bo saw Lin Wanmeng¡¯s figure, his eyes were filled with smugness. He walked up to her politely. ¡°President Lin, you¡¯re here too?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng returned the same smile. ¡°Mr. Lin is in dire straits. No matter what, I have to come and take a look.¡±


    Although Lin Bo was ridiculed, he still had a smile on his face. He knew that with Lin Wanmeng around today, the selling price of this company would double.


    When the official auction began, the starting price of Xinran Media made people gasp.


    Who gave Lin Bo the guts to set such a high price? Lin Wanmeng¡¯s expression was ugly. Just the starting price alone was more than half of the Qinyu Company¡¯s funds.


    However, there were a lot of Lin Bo¡¯s supporters present and they even raised the number a little.


    This was troublesome. The more Lin Wanmeng looked at it, the colder her heart became. Gradually, she saw the number climbing to a height that she could not reach.


    ¡°What a coincidence. President Lin do you want this company?¡± He Yan seemed to be following Lin Wanmeng. Every time, he would appear at the right time.


    Even though she knew that the person beside her was up to no good, Lin Wanmeng still gritted her teeth. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a pity that we don¡¯t have enough money.¡±


    He Yan, who came with a purpose, immediately gave him a way out. ¡°President Lin, you and I are considered acquaintances. We¡¯re business partners and friends. How can I not help? Coincidentally, the He Corporation has a project. I wonder if President Lin has any thoughts?¡±


    He was a businessman, not a philanthropist. His conditions were very harsh, and he stepped on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s bottom line.


    ¡°Alright, then¡­¡± Before Lin Wanmeng could finish speaking, the door behind her suddenly opened. A valiant figure walked over with a sharp breeze.


    ¡°Twenty million.¡±


    The current auction price was less than 10 million yuan. Lin Bo rushed onto the stage anxiously and banged his hammer fiercely. ¡°Deal, congratulations, President Ye!¡±


    This naturally went against the procedure. The host frowned and invited Lin Bo, who was already a little crazy, off the stage. He turned to ask the people around him.


    Naturally, no one could compete with this price, except for one person.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze slowly turned to He Yan. The other party blinked and avoided eye contact. He smiled apologetically at Lin Wanmeng. ¡°Your escort is here.¡±


    After Lin Wanmeng recovered from her shock, she was disappointed. She didn¡¯t mind doing business with He Yan, even if she was on the inferior end.


    However, now that she had met Ye Lingxiao, she actually felt like she did not want to owe him anything.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gaze turned over and his eyes were like cold stars as he stared at the intersection between her and He Yan. Lin Wanmeng braced herself and stepped forward. ¡°President Ye, Xinran Media¡¯s market value is not worth this.¡±


    Moreover, Ye Lingxiao had no use for this company.


    Ye Lingxiao did not respond to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s words. He only asked, ¡°You want this company?¡±


    This was the truth. Lin Wanmeng nodded hesitantly.


    ¡°No wonder the price is so high.¡± Even if Lin Wanmeng sold both companies at the same time, she wouldn¡¯t be able to touch the price. Now, Ye Lingxiao was talking about it in a light tone, as if he had just thrown two coins into the water.


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯m sure you won¡¯t mind staying a little longer.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao turned around and looked at Lin Bo, who was walking towards him, with a face full of joy. Although he had originally planned to cheat Lin Wanmeng, he was naturally overjoyed to be able to get a better price.


    ¡°Ye¡­¡±


    ¡°President Lin, there¡¯s no need to say anything else. After checking the assets, we¡¯ll sign the contract.¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s tone was cold. It was inappropriate for Lin Bo to continue with more formalities.


    Moreover, he was even more anxious than Ye Lingxiao.


    Worry flashed across Lin Wanmeng¡¯s brows. She knew better than anyone else that what Lin Bo lacked now was cash. If he obtained such a large sum of money, then her fight against the Lin family would become extremely difficult.


    After signing the contract, Lin Bo looked at the amount and grinned from ear to ear. Just as he was about to thank Ye Lingxiao, he saw the other party stop him. ¡°Since the transaction is completed, Xinran Media belongs to the Ye Corporation. Now, let¡¯s talk about you faking the assets.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao snapped his fingers, and Assistant Zheng handed him the information in his hand. On it was the exact value of Xinran Media.


    Lin Bo¡¯s forehead was instantly covered in cold sweat. The corners of his mouth, which had been curled up exaggeratedly just now, were now twisted into a crazy expression by his intense emotions.


    ¡°President Lin, how do you explain the fact that you deceived us by bribing Minister Wang to change the company¡¯s assets to cover up the fact that there¡¯s debt ?¡±


    Lin Bo was speechless. He opened his mouth and pointed at the contract in Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hand. The contract stated that this company was already owned by Ye Lingxiao, so Ye Lingxiao had the right to hold him accountable.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t give an explanation, please meet us in court in three days.¡± Assistant Zheng adjusted his glasses. The lawyers of the Ye Corporation had always been elites in the industry, not to mention that Ye Lingxiao himself had a good friend who was an elite lawyer.


    If it was Lin Wanmeng, she might not be able to find out. However, it was Ye Lingxiao who did it. This was a piece of cake for the Ye family.

 Chapter 26

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Lin Bo knew that Ye Lingxiao had something on him this time. He looked at the 20 million yuan in his hand that had yet to warm up. He quickly walked up to Ye Lingxiao and lowered his head. ¡°How do you think we should settle this?¡±


    ¡°Eight million yuan. Even if you consider the entire value of the company, it¡¯s only worth this number. President Lin, please compensate me double.¡±


    Then¡­ he will only have four million left!


    Lin Bo almost vomited blood. Even without Lin Wanmeng, it will be more than this number just by auctioning this off.


    However, they had forged their assets, deliberately deceived them, and bribed someone. If the Ye Corporation really took action, he would be imprisoned for at least ten years.


    No matter how regretful he was, Lin Bo had no choice but to swallow his anger. He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth. ¡°I¡¯ll listen to you.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao nodded. Assistant Zheng brought Lin Bo to the conference room to discuss the specifics.


    Lin Wanmeng gasped in amazement.


    However, the matter between Ye Lingxiao and Lin Bo had been settled, but not on her side. Lin Wanmeng stepped forward. ¡°President Ye, regarding this company¡­¡±


    She was slightly touched. After all, it was unlikely that Ye Lingxiao had bought this company for the Ye Group. He must have come to bid for her¡­


    Lin Wanmeng clutched her chest. She felt that she shouldn¡¯t have let her imagination run wild.


    Ye Lingxiao turned around. There was a hint of hidden anger in his eyes, but his expression was businesslike. ¡°Mrs. Ye should know that it¡¯s useless for me to want this company, but after all, the accounts came from the Ye Corporation.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was very sensible and continued, ¡°President Ye, don¡¯t worry. I will return the money to you.¡±


    If Lin Wanmeng tried, she could afford to fork out four million yuan.


    At this moment, Ye Lingxiao retracted his hand that was holding the contract. ¡°Miss Lin, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I¡¯m talking about 10 million.¡±


    ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for me, your father would have wanted to sell it to you at this price.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. Her eyes widened as she looked at Ye Lingxiao in disbelief.


    However, the other party smiled. ¡°I¡¯m a businessman, so I naturally don¡¯t want to suffer a loss. Ten million yuan, not including interest for a year. Just treat the extra time as a reward for helping to defeat those who have ill intentions.¡± The person Ye Lingxiao was talking about was naturally Shen Yusong.


    ¡°If Miss Lin is willing, you can sign the contract now.¡±


    ¡°Of course, if you don¡¯t pay me back on time, I¡¯ll take the company away.¡± Ye Lingxiao chuckled, but his eyes were cold and calculating. ¡°Whether it¡¯s ten million yuan or a company run by Miss Lin herself, the Ye Corporation won¡¯t suffer a loss.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s gratitude vanished.


    She rolled her eyes in her heart.


    Originally, she thought that she owed Ye Lingxiao a lot, but now, she did not even need to think about it.


    However, Lin Wanmeng had to admit that the man in front of her was very bold and knew how to manage things.


    Ten million¡­ Lin Wanmeng gritted her teeth. ¡°Thank you, President Ye.¡±


    The two shook hands. Ye Lingxiao looked at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s pained expression and his lips finally curled into a sincere smile.


    If Lin Wanmeng only had the Qinyu Company, then Shen Yusong should have given up after experiencing this ordeal.


    However, although the news of Ye Lingxiao spending a huge sum of money for Lin Wanmeng could be hidden from others, it could not be hidden from the ears of the Ye Family.


    All these years, there had never been a woman around Ye Lingxiao that he valued so much, and this woman was someone he had abandoned as if she were a pair of shoes.


    He was conceited to begin with and believed that no woman in the world could resist him. Even if something happened last time, it was just an accident. Hence, Shen Yusong quickly put on a gentle expression and began to take the opportunity to hook up with Lin Wanmeng.


    Lin Wanmeng did not expect this person to have such guts. She felt disdain in her heart, but she also felt a headache from the other party¡¯s repeated pestering.


    ¡°Miss Lin, I have something to tell you.¡± The private detective suddenly called.


    It turned out that Shi Qiuqiu was unwilling to let Shen Yusong be snatched away by her. Recently, Shi Qiuqiu had asked the private detective to find out her home address. It seemed like she wanted to send something over.


    This adulterous couple really complemented each other.


    The last time, Shi Qiuqiu had hurt Shen Yusong. If she made things worse this time, she did not know what would happen.


    ¡°Are you sure that bitch will stay here?¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu was wearing sunglasses and a light coffee-colored coat. She was furtively standing beside the Jingyuan Hotel.


    It was said that Lin Wanmeng would be staying at this hotel in the near future. If she could call the police and report her during her stay, Lin Wanmeng would be embarrassed.


    She crouched down and sneaked into the hotel. As expected, she saw Lin Wanmeng¡¯s figure. However, the person beside her was exceptionally familiar.


    Recently, Shen Yusong had been chasing after Lin Wanmeng passionately. His eyes were filled with unconcealed love. He was afraid that others would not be able to tell that he was deeply in love.


    ¡°Mengmeng, wait a minute.¡±


    As soon as Lin Wanmeng saw him, she immediately wanted to leave. Fortunately, Shen Yusong was determined to be shameless this time. He actually called out to Lin Wanmeng in the hall.


    ¡°Let me explain. It¡¯s not that I didn¡¯t say it last time, but Grandmother was there. I really can¡¯t break her heart.¡±


    The woman¡¯s face was ice-cold, like an ice flower that rapidly froze over. There was no possibility of warmth.


    ¡°Do you have to say so much? Have you forgotten what you did before?¡± She smiled mockingly.


    Shen Yusong defended himself. ¡°Mengmeng, I was impulsive. You know that woman. Her mother is a mistress. She¡¯s used to seducing people. It¡¯s inevitable that I fell for it.¡±


    At this point, even Shen Yusong believed his own nonsense. ¡°I will treat you well in the future and never do anything to make you sad again.¡±


    From the corner of her eye, Lin Wanmeng could already see the furious figure.


    She walked forward and whispered in Shen Yusong¡¯s ear, ¡°Shen Yusong, you disgust me. People like you don¡¯t want anything else but money.¡±


    ¡°However, you have the capital to live off a woman. Look at what you¡¯re capable of!¡±


    These words could be said to be heartbreaking.


    Shen Yusong¡¯s lips were pale as he looked at Lin Wanmeng in disbelief. She no longer had the intention to be polite with him. She just took a step back and shouted, ¡°You said that she seduced you and climbed into your bed. You even said that you had photos to testify. That¡¯s good. I¡¯ll believe you if you show me.¡±


    Before Shen Yusong could react, a woman rushed out from the corner and scratched Shen Yusong¡¯s face with her sharp nails. ¡°You bastard, I¡¯ll fight you to the death!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng watched coldly from the side.


    Shen Yusong was lecherous and playful, and Shi Qiuqiu was a person who liked excitement. It was inevitable that something would be left behind when the two of them were together.


    Shi Qiuqiu didn¡¯t even need any evidence. Just one sentence was enough to make her panic.


    Now that Shen Yusong didn¡¯t want her anymore, she knew very well what would happen if these photos and videos were released.


    Lin Wanmeng quietly retreated to a place where no one was paying attention. She watched the flashes of several paparazzi flashing in the bushes at the door.


    Presumably, Ye Lingxiao was also willing to watch this show.

 Chapter 27

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°Grandma, Shen Yusong is not that kind of person. Trust me!¡±


    Ye Lan cut Ye Lingxiao inch by inch with her eyes, but her tone was pitiful.


    A few days ago, she had repeatedly promised Old Madam Ye to be able to get a position for her son. And now, such a disgraceful thing happened.


    Old Madam Ye naturally could not bear to see Ye Lan like this. However, the Ye Corporation was the result of Ye Lingxiao¡¯s painstaking efforts. Sending Shen Yusong in was already the greatest favoritism that Old Madam Ye could have.


    Perhaps because she knew that things could not be changed, Ye Lan did not plead for mercy anymore. A moment later, she returned to the cold expression that Lin Wanmeng had seen before.


    She sat at the table in silence. Suddenly, she smiled and said to the old lady, ¡°Grandma, do you still remember Yamo?¡±


    This name made Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyebrows twitch, and Lin Wanmeng noticed it.


    ¡°Yamo grew up with our Lingxiao. They were childhood sweethearts and were very close.¡± Ye Lan looked at Lin Wanmeng and suddenly emphasized, ¡°I wonder if Lingxiao still remembers?¡±


    ¡°Yamo is a good child, but the Bai family¡­¡± Looking at Old Madam Ye¡¯s expression, she seemed to hate the Bai family.


    Ye Lingxiao subconsciously defended her. ¡°She has nothing to do with the Bai family.¡±


    Ye Lan smiled and looked at Lin Wanmeng provocatively. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for going overseas, the two of you wouldn¡¯t have separated.¡±


    They were childhood sweethearts and were willing to be together. Unfortunately, the heavens did not let them have their way. For the sake of harmony, Ye Lingxiao could only bear the pain and send his lover away.


    So, the girl in the diary was this childhood sweetheart?


    Looking at Ye Lingxiao¡¯s calm expression, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart sank bit by bit.


    However, Ye Lan did not give up. She took out her phone and showed it to Lin Wanmeng. ¡°Look, this is the eldest daughter of the Bai family. She¡¯s quite pretty.¡±


    She sized up Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face a few times and suddenly spoke with ill intentions.


    ¡°But from the looks of it, you look a little like Yamo. It can be considered fate.¡±


    She laughed for no reason, her eyes flashing with malice.


    Old Madam Ye glanced at Lin Wanmeng and lowered her head to reprimand Ye Lan, ¡°Don¡¯t spout nonsense.¡±


    Ye Lan didn¡¯t give up and continued, ¡°Although these few years you haven¡¯t seen her, Lingxiao, don¡¯t forget your manners. When Yamo comes back, don¡¯t forget to pick her up.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao finally spoke, but it was to agree to it.


    Lin Wanmeng finished the meal in a daze. Seeing that the atmosphere was good, Old Madam forced her and Ye Lingxiao to stay in the old residence.


    ¡°Be careful!¡±


    Ye Lingxiao reacted quickly and grabbed Lin Wanmeng, who was about to hit the corner of the table.


    He placed his other hand on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s shoulder, but in the next moment, she dodged as if she had been electrocuted.


    Lin Wanmeng was not in the right condition. Ye Lingxiao thought that she was sick and reached out to touch her forehead.


    Lin Wanmeng took a step back and pursed her lips in a defensive posture.


    This situation was even worse than before. What Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t want to admit was that Lin Wanmeng changed after that banquet.


    Did He Yan make her resist him?


    Just thinking about it made Ye Lingxiao angry. His eyes turned red. He clenched his fists and tried his best to suppress the question that was about to come out of his mouth. In the end, he only said in a low voice,


    ¡°Be careful. Don¡¯t get hurt.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng had no time to care about Ye Lingxiao¡¯s emotions. Her mind was filled with Ye Lan¡¯s words. Even though she knew that the other party was up to no good, she couldn¡¯t ignore it.


    Her long hair was draped behind her back, and a strand of hair ran playfully to the side of her face. Ye Lingxiao reached out his hand, wanting to help her tuck the hair behind her ear.


    The pair of hands in front of her made Lin Wanmeng subconsciously step back. Only then did she realize how rude her actions were.


    The man in front of her did not say a word. The black hair on his forehead covered the coldness between his brows. He turned around and left quickly.


    Lin Wanmeng stood rooted to the ground. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.


    What should she say? Question the diary?


    However, it was wrong for her to flip through it without permission.


    Moreover, with their relationship, did she even have the right to demand Ye Lingxiao explain anything to her?


    Therefore, there was only silence.


    After sleeping in the same bed for a few days, Ye Lingxiao finally couldn¡¯t help but forcefully turn her around.


    ¡°What the hell is wrong with you?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. She hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°I¡¯m just worried about work.¡±


    Probably not expecting this answer, Ye Lingxiao was also stunned. ¡°What is it?¡±


    The internal department of Xinran Media was already in a mess. It seemed like Lin Bo had squeezed the last bit of value out of Xinran Media before changing hands.


    And Qinyu¡¯s financial resources weren¡¯t enough to support this company to recovery, but if they didn¡¯t hurry up and resume work, Xinran would still belong to the Ye Corporation in a year.


    Ye Lingxiao listened carefully to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s words. He lowered his eyes and thought for a moment. ¡°Is five million enough?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes lit up. This sum of money was enough for her to support Xinran¡¯s system. She nodded, but suddenly hesitated. ¡°President Ye, don¡¯t tell me this is also to be returned in a year?¡±


    It seemed that what happened last time had taught Lin Wanmeng a lesson.


    Ye Lingxiao paused. Under Lin Wanmeng¡¯s expectant gaze, he said, ¡°Of course you have to return it. Five million yuan plus interest. You have to return it in full in three years.¡±


    There was plenty of time. Lin Wanmeng agreed, but she felt like she was about to fall into a trap because of Ye Lingxiao¡¯s sudden generosity.


    ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand. I just think that you¡¯re worth the investment of 15 million yuan. Don¡¯t worry, the Ye Corporation won¡¯t suffer a loss.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao changed the topic and looked at the little woman beside him. ¡°I just have a condition. I wonder if you¡¯re willing to follow it?¡±


    At this time, even if Ye Lingxiao asked her to bring a basin of water over to wash his feet, she could do it.


    However, the man only propped himself up and looked at Lin Wanmeng. His body pressed against hers. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so polite at home, especially in bed. It¡¯s a little strange to call me President Ye.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng felt a warm breeze blowing past her ear. It carried a cold fragrance, causing goosebumps to appear on her arms.


    The company was indeed part of the reason, but it was also because Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t get over it.


    Ye Lingxiao lowered his head. The woman¡¯s lips had just touched water and were soft and moist.


    As he got closer, Lin Wanmeng felt that something was wrong. She saw Ye Lingxiao¡¯s lips open, as if he wanted to kiss her between her eyebrows, or perhaps it was her lips.


    Should she accept it?


    A phone call made the decision for Lin Wanmeng.


    Ye Lingxiao stood rooted to the ground. He cursed under his breath and turned around to pick up the phone.


    ¡°President, we¡¯re here. Please come over.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lin Wanmeng subconsciously thought of Bai Yamo. She stood rooted to the ground and did not move for a long time.


    As expected, Ye Lingxiao left. Although he said a few words before he left, Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t hear him.


    The light in the bedroom was turned off by a small fair hand. Lin Wanmeng lay quietly on the bed and stared at the ceiling.


    How silly. Did she have to wait for Ye Lingxiao to bring the person to meet her before she gave up?


    Recalling the kiss that almost made her blush, Lin Wanmeng raised her hand and slapped herself without hesitation.


    The force was so great that half of her face was red and swollen.

 Chapter 28

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°Welcome back, Miss Bai.¡±


    Her slightly curled long hair was simply tied up by an emerald-colored headband. Under the off-white [1. Referring to the color, not to be confused with the brand] sun hat, there was a gentle smile on her elegant face. She was wearing a loose-colored outer shirt, and at her waist, she was wearing a wheat-yellow mid-length skirt.


    Assistant Zheng smiled brightly. He supported Bai Yamo with one hand and naturally held her luggage with the other.


    After leaving the villa last night, Ye Lingxiao stayed in the company to deal with the news of the stock market shaking.


    The call was from Assistant Zheng. He naturally knew that the company was busy. It was only when the news of Bai Yamo¡¯s flight came this morning that Ye Lingxiao asked Assistant Zheng to rush over to pick her up.


    ¡°The CEO is at the company. He has already arranged a place for you to stay.¡±


    Bai Yamo naturally trusted Ye Lingxiao completely. As she walked to the lounge of the airport with Assistant Zheng, she asked about Ye Lingxiao¡¯s recent situation.


    Bai Yamo was a little surprised to hear that Ye Lingxiao was already married.


    Just as she was about to ask, she saw a familiar figure not far away. Bai Yamo¡¯s eyes lit up and she smiled. ¡°Sister Ye Lan.¡±


    ¡°Help Miss Bai put her things in the car first. We¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Ye Lan glanced at Assistant Zheng.


    Ye Lan had a smile on her face, but there was a hint of bitterness in her eyes. She sighed slightly, but it made Bai Yamo¡¯s heart skip a beat.


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    Ye Lan lowered her eyes, a hint of pride flashing across her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s just that Lingxiao¡¯s marriage¡­¡±


    Bai Yamo frowned. ¡°I¡¯m overseas and don¡¯t know anything. What happened?¡±


    Ye Lan let out a long sigh. ¡°The Ye family doesn¡¯t despise the poor and love the rich. We only hope that Lingxiao can find someone he likes.¡±


    ¡°But this girl¡¯s family has always been restless. I don¡¯t know where she learned to be so indecent¡­ She often has more than one man by her side!¡±


    Bai Yamo widened her eyes and couldn¡¯t help but clench her fists. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡±


    Seeing that she had succeeded in sowing discord, Ye Lan smiled smugly and continued to exaggerate Lin Wanmeng¡¯s evil deeds to Bai Yamo.


    Then, she changed his tone. ¡°But this time you¡¯re back, I still have something to ask of you.¡±


    When they arrived at the company, the marks on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face still did not disappear.


    She was fearless and continued to work with her swollen cheek.


    Although the people below saw it, they did not dare to have any thoughts. After the meeting, Lin Wanmeng opened the office door. A frail face suddenly appeared in front of her. When she saw Lin Wanmeng, her gaze froze.


    ¡°Mengmeng, what¡¯s wrong with you? Who attacked you?¡±


    Su Qin panicked. She came to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s company early in the morning. Knowing that she was Lin Wanmeng¡¯s mother, Zhou Quan politely invited her to his office.


    ¡°Mom, why are you here?¡± Lin Wanmeng averted her gaze. She did not expect such a coincidence today. Su Qin happened to be looking for her.


    Thinking of Xinran Media¡¯s return, Su Qin touched Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face with heartache and anger. ¡°Is it¡­ is it Lin Bo?!¡±


    She blamed herself. She was too incompetent and made Lin Wanmeng take back her things and Lin Wanmeng suffered.


    Lin Wanmeng knew that Su Qin had misunderstood and quickly explained, ¡°I accidentally did this.¡±


    However, this explanation was too weak. After all, no matter how one looked at it, it was a handprint on that part of her face.


    Su Qin¡¯s eyes suddenly turned red. Lin Wanmeng had no choice but to persuade Su Qin again and again.


    ¡°Are you free tonight?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao called when Lin Wanmeng was about to get off work.


    At this moment, Lin Wanmeng was already exhausted. However, facing Ye Lingxiao¡¯s rare invitation, she hesitated for a moment and finally decided to go.


    However, what Lin Wanmeng did not expect was that there was another person at the dining table.


    Wearing the red dress that Ye Lan had chosen for her, Bai Yamo sat on Ye Lingxiao¡¯s right with a smile, as if she was Ye Lingxiao¡¯s wife.


    ¡°Miss Lin, nice to meet you.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng did not expect that the legendary elusive love, who made Ye Lingxiao¡¯s heart tremble, would reveal her true appearance so early.


    She had just returned from the company today. She was not dressed and had no makeup on. Although she had convinced herself not to care, the comparison in her heart made her a little afraid.


    Bai Yamo raised her eyes slightly and sized up the woman in front of her.


    At first glance, this woman did not look as fierce as Ye Lan had described¡­


    Bai Yamo had already thought of what to do, but when she saw Lin Wanmeng like this, she couldn¡¯t help but hesitate.


    However, even if the two of them were sitting alone, it was enough to make Lin Wanmeng feel uncomfortable.


    Lin Wanmeng lowered her eyes, a self-deprecating light flickering in her eyes.


    ¡°President Ye, if you have something to say, just say it.¡±


    President Ye?


    This form of address was inevitably a little distant. Bai Yamo frowned inadvertently, and even Ye Lingxiao was a little stunned.


    He took a closer look at Lin Wanmeng and saw that her jaw was clenched. Her brows were cold and angry, like a pufferfish that had puffed up. It was a novelty.


    Was she Jealous?


    This conclusion amused him. How could Lin Wanmeng be jealous?


    Ye Lingxiao and Bai Yamo were childhood friends, so it was understandable for them to be close. However, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that although they were sitting in the same row, there was still a distance of half a meter between them.


    Lin Wanmeng was the only one who had read the diary before, which gave rise to so much suspicion and hostility.


    Perhaps sensing Lin Wanmeng¡¯s anger, Ye Lingxiao softened.


    ¡°Nothing. I just wanted to invite you over for a meal to get to know each other.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng blinked. ¡°President Ye, you should be more direct. You¡¯re so kind. I can¡¯t bear it.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want to get involved in the feud between wealthy families anymore. If Ye Lingxiao wanted to get a divorce, then he should be more straightforward.


    Ye Lingxiao was at a loss for words. However because Bai Yamo was present, he could only look at Lin Wanmeng accusingly.


    As a bystander, Bai Yamo only felt that Lin Wanmeng was cold and heartless.


    ¡°Miss Lin, you really like to joke. Lingxiao has always been cold since he was young. I didn¡¯t expect him to become so considerate after meeting you.¡±


    Bai Yamo gently picked up the teapot and refilled Lin Wanmeng¡¯s cup of tea.


    ¡°Old Madam Ye has already told me that you guys grew up together since you were young. Miss Bai, you don¡¯t have to repeat yourself.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng smiled back, but her smile was obviously a little thin.


    Ye Lingxiao frowned. ¡°She doesn¡¯t mean any harm. She just wants to know more about you.¡±


    His eyes were filled with obvious dissatisfaction. Lin Wanmeng pursed her lips. She saw the three of them sitting at the same table and for some reason, she suddenly thought of her mother.


    Ever since Su Qin¡¯s divorce, Lin Wanmeng had been especially sensitive to things like cheating.


    Not to mention Ye Lingxiao¡¯s act of making her meet his lover. She unknowingly sliced open the half-cooked meat with the knife in her hand.


    The atmosphere was awkward. Just as Bai Yamo was about to speak, a drop of blood flew from Lin Wanmeng¡¯s side to Ye Lingxiao¡¯s collar.


    She was slightly stunned and subconsciously reached out to help Ye Lingxiao wipe it off.


    That was the end of today¡¯s gathering.


    Lin Wanmeng put down the knife and fork in her hand. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly with a hint of disdain.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I still have something on. I¡¯ll take my leave first. I won¡¯t disturb you guys anymore.¡±


    She could not take it anymore. She forced herself to swallow the curses in her mouth and used the last bit of politeness to get up and leave.

 Chapter 29

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The two good friends looked at each other, not knowing what to say. They tacitly avoided the topic of Lin Wanmeng.


    Bai Yamo looked at the street in a daze. She suddenly thought of something and asked, ¡°I remember you saying that you have someone you like.¡±


    ¡°Is that her?¡±


    She had witnessed many young girls being rejected miserably after confessing to Ye Lingxiao.


    At some point, the young man who was surrounded by flowers and candy could only reply in an indifferent tone, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I already have someone I like.¡±


    After so many years, Bai Yamo still remembered.


    At the mention of this, Ye Lingxiao suddenly fell silent. After a while, he said, ¡°No.¡±


    Bai Yamo was stunned. At this moment, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes were filled with youthful loneliness. She lowered her head. ¡°Did something happen?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t say anything. The man¡¯s mature face was filled with loneliness and regret. It was a pity.


    The traffic was heavy and the neon lights were flashing. Bai Yamo mustered her courage and asked,


    ¡°If you meet her one day, will you regret it?¡±


    In fact, what Bai Yamo wanted to ask was that if it wasn¡¯t her, then did it really not matter regardless of who it was¡­


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s figure flashed past Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes. It was neither gorgeous nor elegant. It was like a grass seed that had been abandoned and casually thrown into a crack in the soil.


    All it needed was heavy rain for it to grow and release a clean scent that made people feel at ease.


    But suddenly, someone wearing a red dress with flounced sleeves flashed past with a bright smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a marriage. There¡¯s no regret.¡±


    At the entrance of the hotel, the two of them did not notice the flash of a camera in the grass by the road.


    Bai Yamo was happy to be back. She drank a little more and walked side by side with Ye Lingxiao.


    When she was about to get into the car, she lost her balance and stumbled. Ye Lingxiao held her arm.


    Ye Lan held her phone and looked at the intimate photo with satisfaction. Her lips curled up.


    The next day, when Lin Wanmeng arrived at the company, everything was normal. Only Zhou Quan¡¯s behavior was a little strange.


    The other party stammered and hesitated, as if he was hiding something he shouldn¡¯t have.


    Lin Wanmeng did not have the habit of reading entertainment tabloids. When she heard the girl beside her discussing the love and hatred between the rich and powerful, she smiled.


    It was only when she heard Ye Lingxiao¡¯s name that she froze.


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    Zhou Quan braced himself and brought the newspaper to Lin Wanmeng. On it was the scene of Ye Lingxiao supporting Bai Yamo last night. The reporters gave this scene an extremely explosive opening.


    [The financial giant is dating a newbie in the entertainment industry. Was it love at first sight or did it develop over time?]


    Bai Yamo¡¯s life story was almost completely dug out. It was also marked in larger fonts that the other party was actually childhood sweethearts with Ye Lingxiao.


    This report was flirtatious and not obscene. Instead, it outlined a relatively innocent and beautiful scene, causing many young readers to sigh at the true love of the wealthy.


    If one of the parties involved, Lin Wanmeng, had not seen it, she would have believed it.


    Lin Wanmeng put down the newspaper. If Ye Lingxiao was determined to marry Bai Yamo, reuniting with his old love was indeed a good headline.


    ¡°President Lin, if you¡¯re unhappy, you can say it.¡±


    Zhou Quan only felt that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s cold expression was very terrifying, but she only smiled at him.


    ¡°Instead of thinking about this gossip, why don¡¯t you consider which advertisement we should choose this time?


    After confirming that there was really nothing wrong with Lin Wanmeng, Zhou Quan was a little relieved. ¡°Our fashion design and jewelry are all quite well-received. It¡¯s just that the publicity is not strong enough. Nowadays, jewelry and clothing are all collaborating with management companies, but¡­¡±


    ¡°Most of the models now belong to the He Corporation. I remember you telling us to rely less on the He Corporation and think of our own way out.¡±


    Indeed, after encountering He Yan repeatedly, even the slowest person could sense that something was wrong.


    The Ye family did have a management company, but now¡­


    Lin Wanmeng pondered for a moment and could only put this matter aside for now.


    On the Ye family¡¯s side, Ye Lan was sitting beside Old Madam Ye and acting coquettishly. She begged aggrievedly, ¡°Recently, our family¡¯s management company has been lacking a manager. I want Yusong to try.¡±


    ¡°To help his uncle? Don¡¯t embarrass the Ye family like last time.¡±


    Ye Lan did not dare to refute. However, when she thought about how Lin Wanmeng was probably in pain, she felt a little better.


    Old Madam Ye did not resist and finally agreed. Ye Lan picked up her bag and walked out happily. Before she could take two steps, she received a call from Bai Yamo.


    ¡°Sister Ye Lan, I promised to help you at the agency last time, but you clearly know that Lingxiao is already married. How can you still create scandals for us?¡±


    Ye Lan was confident that she could handle a young girl who had just graduated from school.


    As she started the car, she kindly advised, ¡°When a newcomer debuts, they have a lack of popularity. Isn¡¯t it a good thing to have such perfect news as a foundation?¡±


    When facing Ye Lingxiao, Ye Lan changed her words.


    ¡°This is also Bai Yamo¡¯s idea. After all, we¡¯re good friends. You won¡¯t reject her, right?¡±


    Seeing that Ye Lingxiao was still frowning but did not deny it, Ye Lan smiled smugly.


    In the evening, Lin Wanmeng received a call from Ye Lingxiao. The other party seemed to have just finished dealing with public relations. There was a hint of fatigue in his tone. ¡°You saw the news today, right? This matter¡­¡±


    ¡°It was an accident. I didn¡¯t want to do this. I was careless, I¡¯ll pay attention next time. What else do you want me to do?! Can you not be unreasonable?!¡± Lin Wanmeng finished the entire sentence in one breath and asked Ye Lingxiao with a smile, ¡°President Ye, is this what you want to say?¡±


    The person on the other end of the phone was very obviously silent for a moment. He opened his mouth to explain again.


    Lin Wanmeng spoke before he could. ¡°President Ye, you probably forgot that our marriage hasn¡¯t been completely announced to the public.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s more, it¡¯s just a scandal. Nothing will be affected even if there¡¯s more of it.¡±


    Perhaps angered by Lin Wanmeng¡¯s nonchalant and provocative tone, the man opposite her originally felt guilty. Now, his attitude became cold. ¡°Miss Lin is right. It seems that I was overthinking.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng chuckled. She placed her other hand on her heart and felt the pain from the beating.


    Even so, she still gritted her teeth and teased, ¡°That¡¯s right. Of course, Miss Bai is pure and innocent. It¡¯s hard on President Ye to be so flustered.¡±


    This didn¡¯t sound right. Ye Lingxiao frowned and was about to ask when the other party hung up.


    Lin Wanmeng clutched her chest and sat in her office. A second before she hung up, a suffocating feeling suddenly swept over her, making her unable to breathe.


    Her eyelashes fluttered. The corners of her eyes were red, but she refused to cry.

 Chapter 30

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    When it was time to get off work, Lin Wanmeng got up. However, just as she left the company and took a few steps, she saw a familiar figure.


    ¡°President Lin, we meet again.¡±


    The corners of Lin Wanmeng¡¯s mouth twitched. She turned around and asked, ¡°How can it be considered ¡®again¡¯ to you? We¡¯ve already bumped into each other a few times in the past few days. CEO He, if you have something to say, just say it.¡±


    He Yan didn¡¯t feel awkward about being exposed at all. Instead, he nodded with interest. ¡°You saw me, so why are you hiding?¡±


    Who knew what you wanted to do?!


    Lin Wanmeng rolled her eyes in her heart. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the two of them were still working together and He Yan¡¯s polite actions, Lin Wanmeng would probably have called the police.


    ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand. I just want to discuss a deal with President Lin.¡±


    ¡°This isn¡¯t a good time, is it?¡±


    At this moment, the two of them were standing in the underground parking lot of the Qinyu Company. Lin Wanmeng was leaning against her car door, while He Yan was holding the trunk with his hand, looking unrestrained.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be too nitpicky when doing business. I think President Lin is also a workaholic. Where can¡¯t we talk?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng did not know what to say after being praised like this. She could only say helplessly, ¡°President He, what business do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°Someone ordered a set of jewelry from Huashe, and this designer is related to me. He¡¯s been busy recently and wants me to give him some ideas.¡±


    ¡°How is this related to me?¡±


    He Yan stroked his chin and suddenly looked at Lin Wanmeng meaningfully. ¡°His rings are custom-made with love as the theme.¡±


    ¡°You should be familiar with this person. It¡¯s Ye Lingxiao.¡±


    Rings?


    Lin Wanmeng subconsciously looked at her hands. There was only a small plain silver ring on her ring finger.


    It wasn¡¯t that the Ye family was poor, but they just didn¡¯t care.


    Lin Wanmeng had never seen Ye Lingxiao wear that ring before.


    ¡°Maybe President Ye gave it to a newbie. It has nothing to do with me. CEO He you¡¯re looking for the wrong person.¡±


    The lights in the parking lot were not dim. He Yan could clearly see the awkwardness in Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes.


    He sighed. Although his gaze was complicated, it was also heartless. ¡°Looks like I misunderstood. Sorry to disturb you.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s thoughts were complicated. In her opinion, Ye Lingxiao had already found his true love, so he didn¡¯t need her anymore.


    Now that the Qinyu Company had already worked up to a certain scale, the enemies she wanted to attack were no longer her match. It was also feasible to slowly deal with them later on¡­


    So, this was a happy ending for everyone.


    Lin Wanmeng opened the car door. Before she could get in, the sound of water dripping onto the leather seat echoed clearly in the car.


    Why are you crying? You good-for-nothing.


    Lin Wanmeng pursed her lips and tried her best to suppress the bitterness in her nose.


    It was just a man. It was not easy to find a three-legged toad but there were many two-legged men.


    After returning to the villa, Lin Wanmeng opened her wardrobe and packed her clothes and daily necessities into her suitcase.


    She didn¡¯t make much noise, and the nanny downstairs didn¡¯t hear anything.


    When Lin Wanmeng had cleaned up most of her traces, she happened to find a ring in the corner of the closet.


    It was a pair with the one on her hand. Lin Wanmeng gripped the ring tightly. The hard object in her palm hurt.


    She was really stubborn. She actually shed tears for such a person.


    The gift for his elusive love was kept in the depths and locked in a wooden box. It was placed neatly like a treasure.


    As for the marriage certificate with her, it was casually thrown into a corner and silently consumed by the years.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s deep voice sounded from behind her. Lin Wanmeng¡¯s body trembled. She turned around, her eyes filled with despair. It was like a blade cutting into Ye Lingxiao¡¯s heart.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just making room.¡±


    The woman¡¯s eyes had returned to coldness. Although she did not say it explicitly, her attitude showed that she was already prepared to part.


    ¡°Is it because of that scandal? I want to explain it to you, but you don¡¯t want to hear it.¡± Ye Lingxiao suppressed his anger.


    After Lin Wanmeng hung up, even Ye Lingxiao felt that something was wrong. He rushed home to explain to her, but he did not expect to see this scene.


    Men always had excuses in the face of such matters. Unfortunately, Lin Wanmeng did not have the heart to listen.


    ¡°President Ye, there¡¯s no need to say more. I originally had no right to interfere in President Ye¡¯s matters. Now, I¡¯m just making preparations in advance.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng seemed to have abandoned a piece of trash that she didn¡¯t need. Her tone was light.


    In fact, her fingertips were still throbbing with pain, including her heart.


    Ye Lingxiao strode forward and snatched the box from Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hands. His gaze was sharp and his lips suddenly curled into a disdainful smile.


    ¡°Then where are you going? To Shen Yusong or He Yan?¡±


    Did this person think that everyone else was as heartless and promiscuous as her?


    Lin Wanmeng endured the pain and wanted to shake off his hand that was grabbing her.


    However, she used too much strength and threw the two of them onto the bed.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand trembled for a while before touching the hard object in her palm again.


    Looking at the man whose eyes were red and questioning her relentlessly, she suddenly felt tired and threw the ring in her hand far away.


    The ring rolled pitifully in a corner with the dust.


    Lin Wanmeng took off the ring on her ring finger in front of Ye Lingxiao. Ye Lingxiao was stunned for a moment. It was obvious that he had long forgotten about it. She took off the ring and threw it far away in front of Ye Lingxiao.


    ¡°Lin Wanmeng!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng lay on the soft mattress, but she still held her head high. ¡°President Ye, can you let go now?¡±


    The man¡¯s gaze was terrifying, but Lin Wanmeng still looked at him stubbornly, as if she hated him.


    ¡°I¡¯m the only one who can stop this deal. You¡¯re not qualified yet.¡± The other party gritted his teeth as he spoke. His heavy breathing covered the woman¡¯s face.


    It was as if he was moved by this soft body, he kissed Lin Wanmeng¡¯s forehead, lips, or perhaps collarbone in an endless stream.


    Being kissed like this, Lin Wanmeng clenched her fists tightly. Just as Ye Lingxiao was about to fall in love, she shouted in a low voice, ¡°Get lost!¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was stunned for a moment. When he looked up, he saw Lin Wanmeng¡¯s emotionless eyes.


    He stopped what he was doing and asked incredulously, ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°I told you to get lost. Ye Lingxiao, are you deaf?¡± No one was used to being humiliated, especially a proud son of heaven like Ye Lingxiao.


    It was fine if he was rejected, but he didn¡¯t have the habit of sucking up to someone repeatedly.


    He let go of Lin Wanmeng but still stared at her. It was as if he was threatening her or giving her a chance to go back on her word.


    Unfortunately, Lin Wanmeng did not say anything. She closed her eyes and the footsteps gradually faded away. Suddenly, she turned back.


    Her hand was held by someone. The man stared at her slender and fair hand and placed the ring firmly on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s ring finger.


    ¡°I hope you won¡¯t regret it.¡±


    He roughly put the ring on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s finger. Seeing that she was in pain, he frowned.


    ¡°It¡¯s just that it¡¯s up to me when this deal is called off.¡±

 Chapter 31

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The next morning, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s wrist still hurt from being held tightly.


    After learning that the Ye Family¡¯s management company was managed by Ye Lan, Lin Wanmeng gave up on the idea of starting from there.


    After thinking for a long time, he had no choice but to look for He Yan.


    As for He Yan¡¯s condition, he wanted to invite Lin Wanmeng to meet Eden, Huashe¡¯s most famous designer.


    In the middle of the studio, a gown caught Lin Wanmeng¡¯s attention.


    The gown was pineal green from head to toe, and brown satin that looked like ribbons hung from the belt. It was dotted with silver threads and rhinestones, making one hold their breath at a glance.


    ¡°It¡¯s Eden¡¯s latest design. He calls it¡ªHuan Sen.¡±


    The assistant was Eden¡¯s fanboy. As soon as he saw that Lin Wanmeng admired this set of clothes, he immediately tried his best to flatter her.


    ¡°President Lin, if you like this set of clothes, treat it as a deposit for our cooperation. How about that?¡±


    Eden¡¯s works had always cost millions, and they were all unique. Lin Wanmeng had never heard of such a precious deposit.


    She instantly calmed down and retracted her hand. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. I¡¯m just here to take a look. It won¡¯t be good if CEO He spends money.¡±


    He Yan was obviously used to Lin Wanmeng¡¯s vigilance. He only smiled.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I have a good impression of President Lin. A set of clothes is fine as a gift.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was silent. She took two steps back and suddenly said, ¡°President He should know that I¡¯m married, right?¡±


    He Yan raised his eyebrows. ¡°I also know that President Lin is about to get a divorce.¡±


    ¡°Mr. He should know about my family. I hate cheating the most.¡±


    He Yan seemed to know what Lin Wanmeng wanted to say and gradually restrained his teasing expression.


    ¡°No matter what Ye Lingxiao did, I haven¡¯t divorced him yet, so I can¡¯t and I¡¯m not worthy of accepting other people¡¯s feelings.¡±


    Although He Yan was still smiling, it was as if he had been slapped twice on the face. One slap for etiquette and one slap for shame.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, it¡¯s just that this gift doesn¡¯t come with any ill intentions.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng hesitated for a moment, but still shook her head and refused, ¡°It¡¯s too expensive¡­¡±


    Before he could finish speaking, the door of the studio suddenly opened. A blond man with blue eyes and an Asian face was walking briskly in a pair of sheepskin leather shoes.


    He Yan was obviously very familiar with Eden. As Eden hugged He Yan warmly, he winked and said, ¡°Why did you bring this beauty to my studio? Are you trying to pick out a piece of jewelry?¡±


    Eden looked around seriously and placed his gaze on Huan Sen. ¡°I think this outfit suits you very well. Miss Lin, are you willing to give it a try?¡±


    He Yan looked over with a smile.


    The date of the latest release was about to arrive. Lin Wanmeng thought about it carefully and finally nodded.


    After wearing it, she opened the curtain and slowly walked out.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s figure was very well-proportioned. Her neck was slender, and with the emerald necklace, it made her skin look even fairer. Her long hair was pinned up by the studio assistant with a golden olive barrette, making her look dignified and a little lively.


    Eden watched from the side and could not help but praise, ¡°It¡¯s beautiful and mysterious. It suits you.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng slowly walked out of the fitting room. The diamonds on her shoes shone under the light, and the corners of her dignified dress were decorated with a falling bow.


    Her slim waist and brown belt made her look like a lively and small bird. The green dress was like her gorgeous feathers.


    Eden could not help but be stunned. He took a few steps forward and reached out to lift Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand. However, he saw an inconspicuous plain silver ring on such a beauty¡¯s hand.


    How could such a ring appear on this lady¡¯s hand?


    He put the ring aside unhappily. When He Yan saw it, his face froze.


    Eden took out his precious ring. The sapphire was carved into the shape of a diamond and placed on the hollowed-out silver ring. He held Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand, his eyes filled with amazement.


    Meanwhile, He Yan picked up the silver ring when neither of them was paying attention.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s name was engraved at the bottom of the ring.


    He was slightly stunned and looked at Lin Wanmeng with a complicated expression.


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t know either. When she threw the ring, she threw two of them away. Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t check them when he picked them up, so she wore the wrong ring.


    He Yan suppressed the amazement and pity in his heart and began to consider more benefits.


    If Lin Wanmeng was destined not to become his woman, then it would not benefit him to interact with her now. Instead, he would be giving his weakness to Ye Lingxiao for no reason.


    The Qinyu Company must be a rising star.


    But what about Lin Wanmeng, who was working with the Ye Corporation?


    In the end, Lin Wanmeng accepted it. However, there was a hint of worry between her brows, making one¡¯s heart tighten.


    ¡°Did something happen?¡± He Yan asked in a low voice.


    It was inconvenient for Lin Wanmeng to say anything more to a sensitive person like He Yan.


    He Yan, who knew Ye Lingxiao very well, roughly knew what was going on. He was silent for a moment before saying,


    ¡°Some people say that marriage is a grave. Anyone that¡¯s involved becomes more or less unlike themselves.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s eyes flashed with surprise as she looked at He Yan.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you think about your original intention and enrich yourself? It¡¯s better than throwing yourself at the other party.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng opened the door. There was no one in the villa. The nanny had also gotten off work at this time. She came back a little late, and Ye Lingxiao was not at home.


    The humid air entered her nose and Lin Wanmeng sat at the table and watched as the clock gradually turned to twelve.


    She turned on her computer and logged into an account that had been sealed for a long time.


    Shuangmu Dreams was Lin Wanmeng¡¯s account name on the social media platform.


    Back then, she had split her name up to create this name. It was very old-fashioned, but compared to the first name she came up with, it was already a huge improvement.


    Before Lin Wanmeng became a designer, she liked to draw. That was why she chose this industry.


    She looked at her previous few works and smiled knowingly. Just as she was flipping through them, she saw a very cute fangirl in her comments section urging her to update in a cute tone.


    ¡°Are you still not updating?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m starving to death. When will you be back?¡±


    ¡°Feed me!¡±


    This persistent fangirl was still persistently urging her to update until a week ago. When she clicked on it, she realized that she was also an artist.


    There were means to contact her on the top of her homepage. Lin Wanmeng added it out of curiosity, and it was approved instantly.


    ¡°Are you really Shuangmu Dreams?¡±


    How could this be fake?


    Lin Wanmeng replied with a smile. However, the fangirl was very vigilant and asked Lin Wanmeng to show a drawing in a similar art style to prove it.


    It was a good thing to be vigilant on the Internet. Lin Wanmeng did not feel offended. She picked up her pen and drew a sketch of the dress she was wearing today and sent it over.


    In less than five seconds, the other party¡¯s tone instantly changed from a sharp boss to a sweet girl.


    ¡°Oh! You chose to speak to me, I¡¯m dead!¡±


    ¡°Will you still update your story?¡±

 Chapter 32

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Lin Wanmeng could not help but lose herself in the praises.


    When she came back to her senses, she realized that she had already promised to draw several comics and illustrations.


    Lin Wanmeng felt how scary the Internet was.


    It was already late at night. Lin Wanmeng chatted for a while before bidding farewell to her fangirl.


    The other party was clearly planning to bait a big fish, so they were very concerned about Lin Wanmeng. ¡°Take care to rest. Don¡¯t be in a hurry to draw.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry.


    The scandal between Bai Yamo and Ye Lingxiao did not disappear as expected. Instead, it became more and more intense.


    In the end, even the Bai family knew about this farce and actually wanted to hold a welcome party for their daughter for the first time.


    Old Madam Ye was naturally extremely upset. She had a grudge with the Bai family, so she did not appear.


    However, Old Madam Ye knew that Ye Lingxiao and Bai Yamo had a good relationship, so she did not stop them. She only reminded them to bring Lin Wanmeng along.


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t want to get involved in this.


    However, Old Madam Ye¡¯s gaze was very firm. She specially pulled Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand and said earnestly, ¡°You have to remember that you¡¯re the Madam of the Ye family. You can¡¯t lose face on such an occasion.¡±


    ¡°Lingxiao told me that it was a misunderstanding.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng did not believe a word of this. However, she looked at Old Madam Ye. The other party¡¯s gaze did not seem to be fake.


    Lin Wanmeng felt a little sad, but she still forced a smile.


    Just as Old Madam Ye had said, it would be fine if she did not go. However, if she did, she had to do her best to support the scene.


    Old Madam Ye was very satisfied with Lin Wanmeng¡¯s imposing manner. She encouraged them and was about to send them off.


    Coincidentally, she had not worn the gown that He Yan gave her to go out yet. Lin Wanmeng did not think too much about it and planned to bring it along.


    When she was trying on the clothes, Ye Lingxiao happened to push the door open and enter. Lin Wanmeng subconsciously wanted to call out to stop him, but she suddenly remembered that they were husband and wife and lived under the same roof.


    Ye Lingxiao raised his head casually. Suddenly, his pupils dilated. Other than shock, there was no other expression in his eyes.


    The woman in the green gown stared at him with slightly surprised eyes. The pineal green silk seemed to be a part of her. Lin Wanmeng¡¯s exquisite and small facial features were carved.


    It wasn¡¯t until Lin Wanmeng took a step back that Ye Lingxiao reacted. His face suddenly darkened. ¡°Who gave you this dress?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t intend to hide it from Ye Lingxiao. ¡°He Yan gave it to me in the name of work.¡± She emphasized the last sentence.


    ¡°Are you going to wear this?¡±


    The Bai family would definitely have business dealings with Ye Corporation and He Corporation, so He Yan would also go. Ye Lingxiao¡¯s expression was ugly.


    ¡°No, go change.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng gripped her clothes tightly. ¡°Why should I?¡±


    ¡°If you want to attend as Mrs. Ye, you can¡¯t wear this.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng looked at Ye Lingxiao in a daze. That eye-catching gaze made people want to avoid it.


    The woman in front of him suddenly chuckled. ¡°If President Ye doesn¡¯t want me to appear as Mrs. Ye¡¯s, you can just say it directly. Shouting will only make you lose your bearing.¡±


    She reached for the zipper on the side. The pineal green dress slowly unfolded like petals, and the silk was like ripples.


    Seeing that Ye Lingxiao was stunned, Lin Wanmeng tilted her head and smiled sarcastically. ¡°President Ye, hurry up and get out. I don¡¯t want to dirty your eyes.¡±


    Even so, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand stopped moving.


    Seeing this, Ye Lingxiao smiled and leaned against the door frame. He said leisurely, ¡°Although your attitude is cold, don¡¯t forget that you and I are husband and wife. You prepared such a good show. It would be a pity if I didn¡¯t watch it.¡±


    Oh no, there was no turning back now.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand on her waist was already a little sore, but she couldn¡¯t advance or retreat.


    Would she look cowardly if she pulled the curtains now¡­


    She smiled awkwardly. ¡°President Ye¡­ you have such a special interest.¡±


    he crossed his arms and raised his eyebrows, indicating for her to continue.


    ¡°Speaking of which, why doesn¡¯t President Ye want me to wear this dress? Is it because He Yan gave it to me?¡± Lin Wanmeng pretended to lower her hand naturally and asked nonchalantly.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s expression finally changed. He walked forward. Even though there was only indifference in his eyes, Lin Wanmeng could feel a strong deterrence from him.


    Those long fingers picked up a lock of hair that had been groomed. Under the sunlight, it shone with a golden-brown light. ¡°Is it wrong for me not to want my woman to wear clothes given to her by another man?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng turned around with disdain in her eyes.


    ¡°As long as you¡¯re under the name of the Ye family, you¡¯ll bear the brand of the Ye family. Whether you live or die, don¡¯t even think about escaping.¡±


    The man¡¯s eyes flashed with intense possessiveness. It was so intense that it was unbearable. Lin Wanmeng turned her face away. The tugging of that strand of hair hurt her scalp. She gasped softly.


    Ye Lingxiao subconsciously let go. The woman with her head lowered suddenly smiled. ¡°Thank you, President Ye. You didn¡¯t really stamp me.¡±


    So that was how it was. Lin Wanmeng finally knew that Ye Lingxiao had been acting abnormally these few days.


    The gown on her body faded like a tide and it was stepped on mercilessly. ¡°President Ye is right. Do we still need to be shy between us?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was wearing thin undergarments, but she strode out of the changing room like a queen about to be crowned.


    ¡°Stop right there!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng obediently stopped in her tracks. When she turned around, there was obvious disgust in her eyes. Her red lips curled up. ¡°President Ye still has more instructions?¡±


    A black cloth covering the piano wrapped around Lin Wanmeng¡¯s body. Ye Lingxiao was probably furious. He picked Lin Wanmeng up by the waist and threw her onto the bed in the bedroom. He growled, ¡°Lin Wanmeng! Watch yourself even if you¡¯re going crazy!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was dizzy. When she finally broke free, she heard the deafening sound of the door slamming downstairs.


    ¡°What! Your hubby is too much! How can he do this!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t help but simplify the details and tell her fangirl.


    The fangirl naturally stood on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s side and reprimanded Ye Lingxiao.


    However, after being reprimanded, the little fangirl cutely made a small request. ¡°In that case, can you wear the clothes I designed?¡±


    Before Lin Wanmeng could react, the fangirl sent her a design.


    This was a black evening gown. It was sexy but not revealing. There were silver pearls at the waist, revealing mystique and charm.


    As a professional designer, Lin Wanmeng was a little surprised. A little modification to these designs and it could be considered a brand!


    She was very tempted by this dress and highly praised her fangirl¡¯s work, so she took the initiative to invite her to the company for an interview.


    The fangirl was so excited that she was about to jump up and down after being affirmed by her idol that she quickly agreed.


    While she was happy, the fangirl did not forget to help her idol solve his psychological problem. ¡°Since you can¡¯t forget it, you can turn it into a comic and publish it. Mental victory is also a victory.¡±


    She sent an emoticon of a little rabbit cheering for her, making her feel a little better.


    Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t help but laugh, but she accepted it in her heart.

 Chapter 33

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The Bai family had put in a lot of effort into preparing a birthday banquet for Bai Yamo.


    If she could marry into the Ye family, the Bai family¡¯s business would definitely increase greatly.


    At the thought of this, Father Bai, who had always been hostile towards Bai Yamo, also became harmonious.


    Bai Yamo was flattered and Ye Lan was happy to see this.


    The Bai family valued Bai Yamo because of the Ye family. If she married him, she would be the only person they can rely on.


    After all, Old Madam Ye did not like the Bai family.


    However, Lin Wanmeng was an eyesore.


    Ye Lan took a sip of wine, her phoenix-like eyes searching the crowd.


    Ye Lingxiao hadn¡¯t seen Lin Wanmeng for a few days.


    However, when that person slowly walked over from the door in a gown, he could not help but be stunned.


    This outfit was completely different from the previous green dress. It accentuated Lin Wanmeng¡¯s sexiness and charm from the inside out.


    When the woman in the black dress looked up, her dark brown eyes were indeed shining brightly. The black veil curled around her graceful figure, and her fair skin was faintly discernible.


    It was indeed beautiful. At first, He Yan was a little unhappy that Lin Wanmeng was not wearing the dress he had given her, but at this moment, he was indeed mesmerized by her.


    He thought that this dress was Lin Wanmeng¡¯s work. He raised his glass and praised, ¡°President Lin¡¯s design is not bad.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng did not intend to claim credit. She politely lifted the hem of her skirt. ¡°It¡¯s a friend¡¯s design.¡±


    He Yan didn¡¯t give up and continued to praise her. ¡°Then it¡¯s because President Lin has good taste.¡±


    The two of them chatted happily. Lin Bo also saw Lin Wanmeng and wanted to say something nice. He took a few steps forward, but he saw a cold and arrogant man walk past him and pull the woman in a black dress to his side.


    ¡°Mrs. Ye¡¯s charm doesn¡¯t diminish at all. There are actually people who keep trying¡­¡±


    Lin Wanmeng could hear Ye Lingxiao gritting his teeth beside her ear. For a moment, she thought that he was acting up again.


    The thought of his woman wearing clothes given to her by someone who had designs on her made him furious.


    When He Yan saw this, he did not explain. His eyes darkened and he deliberately smiled at Lin Wanmeng. ¡°This dress suits you very well.¡±


    Before Lin Wanmeng could react, Ye Lingxiao strode forward and she subconsciously held onto him tightly. ¡°President Ye¡­¡±


    The other party turned around, and there seemed to be a murderous aura in his eyes. His thin lips parted slightly, but they were as sharp as blades. ¡°Mrs. Ye, remember how I instructed you to address me?¡±


    ¡°Or could it be that President Lin has already prepared the funds and is preparing to return the five million yuan to the Ye Corporation?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand trembled. She wanted to let go, but the man grabbed her wrist tightly.


    The two of them looked at each other and openly conveyed their anger to Lin Wanmeng.


    He Yan should have stood by and watched.


    However, he couldn¡¯t help but tease. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    He placed his hand on the spot where the two of them met and secretly exerted force on Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hand. ¡°Five million yuan to change the way she addresses you?¡± He Yan tilted his face and gave Ye Lingxiao a strange smile. ¡°Then I¡¯ll give President Ye five million yuan too. When we meet in the future, how about you call me Hubby?¡±


    BANG!


    It was as if the anger that had been accumulated for a long time had suddenly erupted. The people at the banquet did not react and subconsciously looked at the source of the voice.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face darkened. He Yan turned his face to the side and wiped the blood off his lips.


    Assistant Zheng saw that something was wrong and hurriedly pulled them to a corner.


    He Yan shielded Lin Wanmeng behind him. Lin Wanmeng was caught between the two men.


    He took a deep breath in a low voice, but his eyes were still very provocative. ¡°Why? President Ye can use money to make little girls say obscene things, but I can¡¯t?¡±


    ¡°How am I obscene?¡± Ye Lingxiao¡¯s expression was dark. He wanted to punch him again.


    ¡°You look obscene.¡±


    After being punched, He Yan was not only in the mood to laugh, but he was also in the mood to continue talking.


    Lin Wanmeng was filled with admiration.


    However, she took a good look at Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face.


    This wasn¡¯t right.


    Seeing that He Yan was about to speak, Assistant Zheng stood in front of him politely. ¡°You should follow me down to treat your wound.¡±


    He Yan didn¡¯t seem to care, but when he turned to look at Ye Lingxiao, there was a bone-chilling coldness hidden in his eyes.


    Before he left, he didn¡¯t forget to say, ¡°I admire President Lin¡¯s ability. If anyone causes trouble for President Lin, you can look for me.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng wasn¡¯t stupid. This guy was the biggest problem.


    As expected, after hearing this, Ye Lingxiao was still enraged.


    ¡°What exactly is your relationship?!¡± His gaze was like a torch, and his words were intense.


    Lin Wanmeng raised her chin, her small and exquisite Adam¡¯s apple moving under her snow-white skin. She lowered her eyes and mocked, ¡°Is it your business?¡±


    There was a fire burning in her heart. She wanted to burn Ye Lingxiao and this banquet to the ground.


    Possessiveness, right?


    She was dressed up for his elusive love¡¯s birthday, and he still dared to mention his possessiveness?


    ¡°What do you want?¡±


    The man gradually approached, and the deterrence made Lin Wanmeng take a few steps back. She bit his lower lip and suddenly smiled. ¡°You want to hit me?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was stunned, but the woman in front of him leaned her fair side profile over. ¡°Do it. Old Madam Ye must want to see the injuries on my face tonight.¡±


    Although she said that, her body trembled slightly. Seeing Ye Lingxiao¡¯s lethality at such a close distance made her tremble.


    She was gambling.


    She was betting that Ye Lingxiao wouldn¡¯t dare to make a move here.


    He held a necklace in his slender and strong hand. The gemstone-cut surface reflected Lin Wanmeng¡¯s slightly pale face.


    His hands caressed her slender neck and the man¡¯s fierce voice sounded. ¡°Then should I strangle you to death now?!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s entire body trembled. She slowly looked up and saw an emerald necklace around her neck. The entire necklace was complemented by 109 diamonds. It was incomparably luxurious. She gasped. ¡°This is too expensive¡­¡±


    Ye Lingxiao stopped the pair of hands that were about to take off and grabbed her thin shoulders. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re not worthy of it!¡±


    He slowly bent down and stuck his nose into the tip of her hair. Smelling the fragrance of pinewood on her neck, he raised his teeth and bit the side of her neck before Lin Wanmeng could react.


    ¡°Sss!¡± Lin Wanmeng was in pain. She wanted to push his hand away, but she was restrained.


    The man behind her was full of the smell of aggression, making her want to escape.


    ¡°I¡¯ve given Mrs. Ye a stamp this time. She must be satisfied.¡±


    His hands were released. The man took a step back and restrained his aura.


    Seeing how helpless Lin Wanmeng was but she was still resisting, he really wanted to strangle her to death!


    She actually thought that he would attack her!


    ¡°You heartless thing, you still don¡¯t remember! Remember my name. If there¡¯s a next time, it won¡¯t be so simple.¡±


    After so many twists and turns, Ye Lingxiao was still obsessed with the way she addressed him.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s neck and hands hurt too. She didn¡¯t know which one to rub first.


    She glared at Ye Lingxiao, but under his gaze, she reluctantly lowered her head and muttered, ¡°Lingxiao.¡±


    Even so, he was still not convinced.

 Chapter 34

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The interlude at the banquet did not disturb the overall atmosphere. Assistant Zheng made a move in time, and not many people saw who had started the dispute.


    However, when the Bai family saw Ye Lingxiao holding another woman¡¯s hand, they hesitated.


    ¡°And this is?¡±


    ¡°Lingxiao¡¯s wife,¡± Ye Lan answered casually.


    The members of the Bai family widened their eyes and their gazes turned sharp.


    After the storm, although the Bai family was not as miserable as the Lin family, they were still affected by the previous turmoil.


    If they could gain connections to the Ye family through marriage, how much would they get?


    Ye Lan took a sip of her red wine.


    Which one of the people at the banquet was easy to deal with?


    The wine glass shattered at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s feet. The one who looked apologetic was Bai Yamo¡¯s cousin, Bai Muwei.


    She twisted the dress helplessly and hurriedly wiped the wine on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s clothes. Unfortunately, the dress was still ruined.


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t blame her. She went to the washroom and bumped into a woman with red eyes.


    Looking at her pitiful face, Lin Wanmeng turned around and saw that she was holding a bowl.


    As soon as she stepped out of the door frame, she aggressively splashed water on the faces of the two women standing in the corner, covering their mouths and laughing.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    A scream sounded, but it was the overlapping of their screams.


    ¡°Xu Qingran, are you crazy?!¡±


    The woman in the red dress glanced at them disdainfully. ¡°I¡¯m just returning the bowl of water to you!¡±


    The two women were stubborn. They muttered softly at the side, ¡°You were the one who was fooling around. You killed someone, but you didn¡¯t let others say anything.¡±


    Xu Qingran¡¯s eyes widened. She lifted her skirt and was about to step forward, scaring the two women so much that they turned around and ran. She slammed the bowl down and clapped her hands smugly.


    Wanmeng was stunned for too long, so long that Xu Qingran noticed it and thought that someone was watching the commotion.


    Her gaze was sharp. Just as she was about to glare at her, she was stunned.


    Lin Wanmeng subconsciously took a step back when she was swept by that gaze. She saw that the person¡¯s eyes were fixed on her clothes, and the expression on his face gradually turned from suspicion to ecstasy.


    ¡°Is that you? Is that you?¡± Lin Wanmeng was stunned when she heard the familiar tone.


    She looked at the cold woman in front of her in disbelief.


    ¡°You¡¯re Soft Sponge In the Deep Sea?¡± her tone was filled with doubt.


    The other party was not shy at all. She patted her chest. ¡°It¡¯s me. I didn¡¯t expect you to come here.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. Her long hair swept around her collarbone, revealing a bite mark.


    Xu Qingran¡¯s eyes were sharp. She immediately asked, ¡°Who did it?¡±


    She immediately guessed. ¡°It¡¯s that bastard, right?!¡±


    Xu Qingran rolled up her sleeves neatly, grabbed Lin Wanmeng¡¯s collar, and brought her to look for Ye Lingxiao.


    Lin Wanmeng barely managed to stop her.


    The person in front of her had a cute tone on the Internet, but in reality, she was cold and a boor.


    ¡°You might have misunderstood. It¡¯s not that¡­¡±


    Bai Yamo had a lot on her mind. When she walked over, she saw Bai Muwei comforting a woman whose makeup was smudged.


    ¡°That Xu Qingran had a good time and even killed someone. I¡¯m not surprised that she hit me. She¡¯s just bullying me because of her family background.¡±


    Bai Yamo didn¡¯t know this person and was curious to hear such gossip.


    Just as she was about to leave, Bai Muwei grabbed her sleeve and pointed at the crying woman. ¡°Cousin, I¡¯m alone¡­¡±


    With a troubled expression, she grabbed Bai Yamo¡¯s sleeve tightly and refused to let go.


    After all, they were family. Bai Yamo frowned and stopped in her tracks.


    On the other side of the banquet, Ye Lingxiao frowned as he searched for Lin Wanmeng.


    The moment he realized that Lin Wanmeng had disappeared, he first looked in He Yan¡¯s direction. He saw her holding a glass of wine and chatting happily in the crowd. There was no female companion beside him.


    He wanted to look for her personally, but the Bai family surrounded him.


    However, what he admired was that Old Master Bai could actually resist Ye Lingxiao¡¯s indifference and continue to chat with him. His words were filled with the intention of testing the marriage.


    Ye Lingxiao raised his eyebrows. He didn¡¯t believe that this was Bai Yamo¡¯s idea.


    His words left no room for negotiation. Old Master Bai¡¯s expression turned ugly again and again, but he had no choice but to continue.


    However, the person he was talking to had already left. Ye Lingxiao glanced behind Old Master Bai, waiting for a figure to appear.


    ¡°So, what exactly is going on?¡±


    Xu Qingran was an energetic person. Seeing that Lin Wanmeng was struggling to explain herself, she simply pulled her aside and analyzed carefully.


    ¡°Did that man treat you well or not?¡±


    When Lin Wanmeng heard this, she hesitated even more. ¡°He was quite nice at first, but these days¡­¡±


    She suddenly choked. In fact, Ye Lingxiao had never explicitly mentioned his relationship with the supporting actress. Instead, he had admitted her identity as Mrs. Ye many times.


    If she hadn¡¯t seen the diary, her current thoughts would have changed drastically.


    Xu Qingran was also a novice in love. She scratched her head and hesitated. ¡°Why don¡¯t you take a look again? After all, you¡¯re already married. Don¡¯t have any misunderstandings.¡±


    ¡°People change. Maybe they changed after making some mistakes.¡±


    This was the first time Xu Qingran and Lin Wanmeng met, but they were already as intimate as sisters.


    She pulled Lin Wanmeng up and encouraged her earnestly, ¡°If you really don¡¯t know, just ask. It¡¯s fine as long as you can talk it out.¡±


    Outside the dressing room.


    After finally sending the woman away, before Bai Yamo could catch her breath, Bai Muwei¡¯s figure appeared beside her like a ghost. She pursed her lips.


    ¡°Cousin, can you introduce Zhou Zeyan to me after you get married?¡±


    These words confused Bai Yamo. ¡°What are you talking about?¡±


    Bai Muwei gritted her teeth. ¡°What I mean is, if you marry Ye Lingxiao in the future, can you match me with Zhou Zeyan?¡±


    Bai Yamo was stunned for a moment. Her face turned pale and she rushed out.


    When Bai Yamo appeared in the banquet hall, Father Bai had just walked away from Ye Lingxiao. When he saw Bai Yamo¡¯s stunned face, he revealed a rare trace of embarrassment.


    After all, he had not told Bai Yamo about this.


    ¡°Lingxiao, I¡¯m sorry. I don¡¯t know what they¡¯re planning.¡± Ye Lingxiao was cold and shrewd. The Bai family¡¯s actions were a little full of themselves.


    ¡°I know the Bai family¡¯s relationship with you. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Ye Lingxiao comforted the flustered Bai Yamo in a soft voice. At this moment, someone happened to come to propose a toast. When he saw Bai Yamo, he also handed her a glass of wine.


    Bai Yamo subconsciously moved the wine glass to her lips, but Ye Lingxiao stopped her.


    ¡°You forget, you can¡¯t drink red wine.¡±


    Bai Yamo was stunned. When she came back to her senses, Ye Lingxiao had already taken a sip of wine to show his respect.


    She had been allergic to red wine since she was young. Once she drank it, she would have rashes all over her body and feel hot.


    This time, she didn¡¯t notice it. She smiled gratefully at Ye Lingxiao.


    However, neither of them noticed that Xu Qingran, who was in the corner, widened her eyes and grabbed Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand even harder.


    However, Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t seem to feel any pain. She stared blankly at the overlapping figures of the two of them and the smile on Ye Lingxiao¡¯s face.

 Chapter 35

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    When he turned around, Xu Qingran¡¯s eyes were already red with anger.


    She gritted her teeth and pulled Lin Wanmeng towards Ye Lingxiao.


    Lin Wanmeng finally managed to pull the furious Xu Qingran down, but the other party refused to give up. She looked at Lin Wanmeng in disbelief. ¡°He¡¯s entangled with another woman in front of you. Are you still going to endure it?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t know how to explain and could only shake her head.


    Seeing that Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t explain it clearly, and seeing the two of them smiling at each other like partners, Xu Qingran felt that it was eye-catching and vowed to seek justice for Lin Wanmeng.


    She grabbed the wine bottle from the waiter¡¯s hand and was about to rush over.


    The man who was about to drink his wine was robbed for nothing. Then, he saw Xu Qingran attacking Ye Lingxiao.


    He, who didn¡¯t like to meddle in other people¡¯s business, was frightened and quickly stopped Xu Qingran.


    ¡°Are you going to commit murder in public?¡±


    His tone was helpless. Suddenly, he glanced sideways and saw Lin Wanmeng, who was in a daze. The corners of his lips curled up. ¡°So it¡¯s Mrs. Ye.¡±


    Seeing that Lin Wanmeng was a little confused, the other party took the initiative to introduce, ¡°Zhou Zeyan.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng had heard of this name before. It was said that he was Ye Lingxiao¡¯s good friend.


    Zhou Zeyan carefully sized up Lin Wanmeng. She was not as unbearable as the others said.


    The woman in front of him had bright eyes and an indescribable beauty. Ye Lingxiao¡¯s taste was not bad.


    However, Xu Qingran, who was grabbed by him, was naturally unhappy. She twisted her wrist and broke free from Zhou Zeyan¡¯s grip.


    This attracted Zhou Zeyan¡¯s gaze to her. He stared at her for a while and was suddenly a little surprised. ¡°You¡¯re Xu Qingran, right?¡±


    Not far away, Bai Muwei also saw Zhou Zeyan. Her eyes lit up and she was about to go forward when she saw a woman beside him.


    Upon closer inspection, it was actually an old acquaintance.


    Bai Yamo finally came over from Ye Lingxiao¡¯s side.


    As soon as he arrived, he was about to talk to Old Master Bai when he saw Bai Muwei¡¯s teary face.


    She was angry and wanted to ignore him, but she saw a familiar figure. ¡°Who is she?¡±


    Bai Muwei¡¯s eyes flashed with resentment. ¡°Xu Qingran.¡±


    Why were the two of them together?


    Bai Yamo¡¯s face darkened completely. She was so angry that her face turned red and she clenched her fists. ¡°This¡­ b*tch!¡±


    In the corner of the banquet hall, Xu Qingran kicked Zhou Zeyan¡¯s knee, but he dodged it.


    Her eyes were sharp as she growled, ¡°Let go of me!¡±


    Zhou Zeyan chuckled, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes. ¡°Miss Xu, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to let you go, but you have to tell me who you¡¯re targeting with such a murderous aura?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business!¡± Xu Qingran glared at him, only to see him narrow his eyes and smile.


    ¡°If the person you saw is the same person as me, then it is indeed related to me.¡±


    A familiar figure saw the farce happening in the corner and walked over with a smile.


    ¡°President Lin, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Zhou Zeyan¡¯s expression turned cold when he saw He Yan. He let go of Xu Qingran, lowered his eyes, and turned to leave.


    However, before he left, he whispered into Lin Wanmeng¡¯s ear, ¡°Ye Corporation and He Corporation are enemies. As Mrs. Ye, you should be careful to interact with him.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng understood.


    However, her marriage with Ye Lingxiao wouldn¡¯t last long. If she offended both the Ye Corporation and the He Corporation, Qinyu wouldn¡¯t even have a way out.


    ¡°President Lin, why are you always in trouble?¡± He Yan said dotingly.


    Lin Wanmeng turned her face away. ¡°CEO He is too kind. Is it worth it for the CEO to personally run for a business the size of the He Corporation¡¯s Yueming Corporation?¡±


    She looked up, her expression unperturbed. ¡°Several trips in fact.¡±


    He Yan¡¯s face stiffened. He raised his glass and paused.


    However, Bai Yamo, who was far away, was even more shocked when she saw this.


    She bit her lower lip, her eyes gradually turning vicious.


    When Lin Wanmeng came out of the changing room, she didn¡¯t notice that Ye Lingxiao was standing at the side.


    A black shadow flashed past her back. Lin Wanmeng subconsciously lifted her skirt and was as vigilant as a little mouse that had come out to hunt for food. She stared back with her round eyes.


    However, the weather was clear. There were only trees and flowers outside. There was nothing.


    When she turned around, she saw Ye Lingxiao¡¯s gloomy face in front of her. Lin Wanmeng took a few steps back and covered her mouth to prevent herself from screaming.


    However, when she regained her senses, she changed her expression to one of indifference. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    He took a step forward, and Lin Wanmeng took a step back until she leaned her back against the wall. Behind her was the sunlight, but in front of her was a man as cold as ice.


    ¡°Why are you so close to He Yan?¡±


    He looked at Lin Wanmeng¡¯s clothes. Fortunately, Lin Wanmeng had already changed out of that irksome dress.


    Lin Wanmeng took a deep breath and tried her best to face Ye Lingxiao calmly. ¡°Qinyu is starting out. I¡¯ve rejected all the clients.¡±


    He Yan didn¡¯t look like he wanted to discuss business with Lin Wanmeng.


    Ye Lingxiao narrowed his eyes. ¡°Do you know what you¡¯re doing? Why are you pretending?¡±


    The fire in Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart ignited. She gritted her teeth and suddenly sneered.


    ¡°If you¡¯ve already decided, just do it. I don¡¯t have the ability, and I don¡¯t want to stop you. Why do you have to fly into a rage on my side and make both sides unhappy?¡±


    After saying that, she paused for a moment and looked straight at Ye Lingxiao with her dark brown eyes. ¡°Anyway, I don¡¯t care when we get a divorce, but you have to give me a date.¡±


    ¡°Since it¡¯s a deal, shouldn¡¯t it have a beginning and an end?¡±


    The word ¡®divorce¡¯ was once again displayed in front of the two of them.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes were red, like a hungry lion that had smelled blood. ¡°How dare you say such a thing?¡±


    ¡°So what if I did?¡± Lin Wanmeng hated Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hypocritical appearance. She turned her face away. ¡°At least I¡¯m magnanimous enough, right?¡±


    The voice was cold, like a sharp blade taken out from under the Arctic ice.


    Ye Lingxiao could hear his voice trembling, but he said firmly, ¡°You just said that you don¡¯t care about the divorce?¡±


    He was an idiot to worry about something that would happen sooner or later.


    ¡°Yes.¡± She lowered her head and deliberately smiled. ¡°It would be best if you could set me free now.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao looked at her steadily and suddenly said, ¡°I think Lin Bo¡¯s company is about to collapse and Qinyu is about to take over. You don¡¯t need the Ye Corporation any more.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng turned around and bit her lip, ignoring him.


    However, the man refused to let her go. He pressed closer and his tall body completely covered her. Under his black hair was a pair of cold eyes.


    His thin lips curled up slightly as he spat out words that were like poison. ¡°But don¡¯t forget that it¡¯s my right to decide who lives and who dies. If I want to, you and Lin Bo can immediately switch.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng gritted her teeth and looked at Ye Lingxiao in disbelief. However, the other party¡¯s gaze told her that this was not a lie.


    ¡°Despicable! Shameless!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a hundred times more noble than you.¡±

 Chapter 36

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s eyes gradually turned cold, making people shudder.


    ¡°How is this despicable? Don¡¯t forget that you still owe me a debt. If I want it back now, you won¡¯t be able to make up for it even if you sell all the companies under your name.¡±


    He was referring to Xinran Media.


    Currently, the sum of money that she could fork out from both companies did not exceed 15 million.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s heart ached as he looked at the woman whose eyes were red and filled with hatred.


    Since when did he have to resort to such a clumsy method to leave someone behind?


    He endured the last bit of pain and said in a low voice, ¡°Since you understand, you should know what to do.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao forced himself to leave, leaving Lin Wanmeng standing there with a faint smile on her face.


    Lin Bo did not bring Shi Qiuqiu out.


    Recently, she had been ordered to stay at home and was already bored to death. She quietly followed the car from home.


    Before she could leave the parking lot, she saw Ye Lingxiao staggering and frowning as if he was uncomfortable.


    She recognized Ye Lingxiao and quickly went up to him.


    ¡°Lingxiao, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Although she was a member of the Bai family, Bai Yamo was still biased towards Ye Lingxiao. Seeing that Ye Lingxiao was unwell, she left the Bai family and rushed over.


    She was shocked to see Ye Lingxiao in so much pain.


    Back then, when Ye Lingxiao¡¯s parents passed away, Old Madam Ye struggled to hold on. In order to prevent Old Madam Ye from overworking herself, Ye Lingxiao worked tirelessly. There was actually an accident where he was hospitalized.


    Ever since then, Ye Lingxiao had this problem, but it had not happened for a long time. What was going on today?


    Bai Yamo subconsciously felt that this had something to do with Lin Wanmeng.


    She helped Ye Lingxiao up and rested in the car.


    Shi Qiuqiu had a flash of inspiration. She turned on her phone and took a photo, just in time to capture the scene of the two of them ¡¯embracing¡¯ affectionately.


    Shi Qiuqiu originally wanted to post this photo online, but she was afraid of the Ye Corporation¡¯s revenge. After thinking about it, she remembered the Lin Corporation¡¯s losses and suddenly thought of a good idea.


    Shen Yusong had always been a persistent person.


    After failing to reconcile with Lin Wanmeng, he immediately turned around to rope in Shi Qiuqiu.


    However, the Lin family that Lin Wanmeng targeted was declining day by day. In the end, they almost couldn¡¯t protect the company. Recently, Lin Bo had been having a headache about how to gather funds.


    This time, Shi Qiuqiu was useless to Shen Yusong.


    When he received Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s call, Shen Yusong was a little impatient. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you not to call me when I¡¯m working? What are you trying to do?¡±


    Recently, Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s attitude towards Shen Yusong had been very flattering. Naturally, she did not dare to refute him. She behaved very timidly, ¡°I have something to tell you¡­ Didn¡¯t you ask me to inquire about Lin Wanmeng last time?¡±


    Shen Yusong urged, ¡°What do you know? Hurry up and say it!¡±


    Shi Qiuqi was mysterious when she told Shen Yusong about what had happened in the parking lot just now. Then, she actively came up with an idea. ¡°Since that b*tch has been abandoned, if we take advantage of the situation now, won¡¯t she be grateful to us?¡±


    These words made sense. Shen Yusong¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and his tone towards Shi Qiuqiu finally became gentler. ¡°Alright, you did well this time.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu wanted to ask her out for a chat.


    Lin Wanmeng sat on the sofa in confusion.


    The other party¡¯s tone was filled with a rare fawning tone, just like before they had fallen out. Lin Wanmeng felt a little nauseous and fiddled with her phone to reply, ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡±


    Recently, Shi Qiuqiu had become familiar with her cold tone and did not feel angry. The caution and carefulness in her words made Lin Wanmeng curious.


    However, she was not in the mood to waste time on irrelevant people.


    ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m not interested. If it¡¯s about the company, get Lin Bo to talk to me.¡±


    ¡°I just want you to see something. We¡¯re sisters after all. I don¡¯t want you to be deceived.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about Ye Lingxiao.¡± Shi Qiuqiu pointed it out.


    Lin Wanmeng said coldly, ¡°Do I need you to report to me about Ye Lingxiao?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know how to appreciate kindness! I¡¯m¡­¡±


    Lin Wanmeng suddenly raised her voice and said mockingly, ¡°Kindness? Are you referring to climbing into Shen Yusong¡¯s bed after I was sold by Lin Bo?¡±


    She leaned back on the sofa and tilted her head to the side. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that was your ¡®kindness¡¯!¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s expression turned ugly when she heard this. She only said, ¡°Tomorrow at two in the afternoon. I don¡¯t care if you come or not.¡±


    The next day at noon


    Beside Lin Wanmeng was a woman in a black jacket. She was dressed like a cool sister. She took off her sunglasses and winked at Lin Wanmeng.


    After seeing the other party¡¯s helpless expression, Xu Qingran instantly raised her head like a peacock. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You stood me up. I have to see who you stood me up for, right?¡±


    This straightforward and honest look was not annoying.


    ¡°But she¡¯s your ex-boyfriend¡¯s mistress.¡± Xu Qingran looked conflicted. ¡°Are you sure you want to see her? I don¡¯t think she¡¯s a good person.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng thought the same thing as Xu Qingran, but she didn¡¯t mind hearing what the other party had to say.


    Of course, Xu Qingran didn¡¯t understand. However, as a fangirl, she just had to follow her closely.


    She was shopping with her!


    Xu Qingran smiled and held Lin Wanmeng¡¯s hand as they walked forward.


    Shi Qiuqiu arrived on time. She originally wanted to be late and show Lin Wanmeng off, but she suddenly remembered that Lin Wanmeng was no longer the person she could easily control.


    She slammed her bag to the side and put on a cold expression. However, this posture only made people scoff.


    Lin Wanmeng tapped on the table and swept her gaze across Shi Qiuqiu, making her tremble in fear.


    Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s hand trembled slightly. When she picked up the cup, she realized that she had been intimidated by Lin Wanmeng.


    How did that happen?


    She was just the mistress of the Ye family. How could Lin Wanmeng change so much in such a short period of time?


    ¡°What do you have to say for yourself?¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu wanted to keep her in suspense. After all, she did not believe that Lin Wanmeng could be so calm in the face of the wealth and glory in her hands.


    She was originally teasing Lin Wanmeng, but when she saw that the other party really didn¡¯t seem to care, she immediately felt a little discouraged.


    ¡°I know that the Qinyu Company is developing well now. Our Lin family wants to invest in the other company in your hands.¡±


    What kind of evil plan was this?


    Lin Wanmeng sneered. The experience of Lin Bo tricking her was still vivid in her mind. She did not lose her memory. Did this father and daughter think that she was easy to bully?


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. If you¡¯re here to talk about this, then I won¡¯t accompany you anymore.¡±


    Seeing that Lin Wanmeng was unmoved, Shi Qiuqiu had no choice but to continue throwing out chips. ¡°Not only the Lin family, but also the Shen family.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng only found it funny. She had thought that she would be able to offer something that interested her, but she did not expect to waste time.

 Chapter 37

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m not interested. It¡¯s better to ask Lin Bo to talk to me personally about the company.¡± Lin Wanmeng glanced at Shi Qiuqiu and curled her lips. ¡°You can¡¯t make the decision for the Lin family yet.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu bit her lip, her eyes red.


    This sentence could be considered to have poked at the lifeline of the Shi family¡¯s mother and daughter.


    How despicable was Lin Bo? He was not a good person, so he would naturally be wary of the people around him.


    She clenched her fists unwillingly and forced out the remaining words. ¡°I know you still love Yusong. I¡¯m willing to leave and let the two of you be together.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu undoubtedly put in a lot of effort to say these words However, Lin Wanmeng only felt like holding her stomach when she heard this.


    The corners of Lin Wanmeng¡¯s mouth twitched, but she couldn¡¯t smile. ¡°There¡¯s no need. Goodbye.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu seemed to have cut off all means of retreat. Lin Wanmeng did not even consider it and turned to leave.


    In a moment of desperation, she couldn¡¯t care less about her voice and raised it a little. ¡°I have evidence of Ye Lingxiao¡¯s affair!¡±


    Not only did Lin Wanmeng stop for her, but even the man sitting beside suddenly stopped.


    Lin Wanmeng turned around. Although her expression was still cold, it was obvious that she was more concerned than before. She knocked on the table. ¡°What evidence do you have?¡±


    Seeing that Lin Wanmeng was finally in his grasp, Shi Qiuqiu smiled smugly. ¡°I thought you really didn¡¯t care about anything. Why? Am I qualified to talk to you?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng smiled mockingly. ¡°I¡¯m just interested in what you have.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re willing to cooperate with me, then I can tell you the whole story.¡± Shi Qiuqiu had some confidence now, and her words were not too polite.


    ¡°As long as you agree to let the Lin family buy 1/3 of the Qinyu Company¡¯s shares, the Lin family will cooperate with the Qinyu Company.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng laughed. ¡°What makes you think I¡¯ll give it to you?¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu proudly showed the envelope in her bag, her eyes flashing with malice. ¡°Of course it¡¯s based on these.¡±


    She was indignant.


    She had to flatter and pamper Shen Yusong, but Lin Wanmeng was facing Ye Lingxiao!


    There was a hint of sarcasm in her words as she gloated. ¡°You didn¡¯t expect this, did you? Do you think you¡¯re some rare thing? You¡¯re just trash that men throw away casually.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng took a sip of the coffee beside her and ignored Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s provocative words. She slowly put down the cup and looked up. ¡°Without a man, I still have Qinyu and Xinran by my side. What about you? What do you have?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not interested in working with the Lin family. I¡¯m just taking back my things now. How can I give them to you?¡±


    She raised her chin slightly and said in a gentle but intimidating tone, ¡°Besides, is the Lin family qualified to negotiate with me now?¡±


    As soon as she said this, Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s face instantly turned red. She bit her lower lip and said angrily, ¡°What¡¯s there to be proud of! You¡¯re just abandoned trash.¡±


    ¡°If Yusong is as rich as Ye Lingxiao, I don¡¯t believe you can be so aloof!¡±


    As she spoke, she threw all the photos she had taken that day in front of Lin Wanmeng.


    Lin Wanmeng pretended to look down unintentionally and saw the intimate scenes.


    The two of them were clearly extremely intimate, as if they did not leave any space for anyone to interfere.


    Lin Wanmeng raised her head and asked, ¡°What does this mean?¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu was stunned. She did not expect Lin Wanmeng to have such a reaction.


    ¡°You¡¯re only angry now because you were abandoned by Shen Yusong. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s ridiculous to consider with all your heart for a man like this?¡±


    ¡°What you said just now was more for you than me. Unfortunately, I¡¯m not like you. Without the Lin family as your backing, you¡¯re nothing.¡±


    This really pierced Shi Qiuqiu¡¯s heart. She was furious. She picked up the coffee cup beside her and was about to splash it on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s face.


    However, she could not maintain her anger. She watched as Lin Wanmeng chuckled. Suddenly, her gaze turned sharp. ¡°Think about it carefully. After your splash, I don¡¯t know how many of your Lin family¡¯s collaborations can be preserved.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu froze, her entire body trembling.


    Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t mind adding another stab. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you still can¡¯t see through it? You¡¯re just a plaything.¡±


    She lowered her eyelashes and picked up her teacup. ¡°Or should I say tools?¡±


    ¡°If you could be exchanged for Xinran, I don¡¯t need to say what Lin Bo will do.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu slowly lowered her hand. Her old eyes, which were filled with fatigue, flashed with viciousness like a venomous snake¡¯s fangs.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be proud of? You¡¯re just like your mother. She was abandoned in the end and became an abandoned wife.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng gripped her cup tightly. Xu Qingran, who was beside her, could not stand it anymore. She quickly turned around.


    ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve heard of someone being so self-righteous as a mistress. Could it be that the thickness of your family¡¯s skin is different from ordinary people¡¯s? How can you say such shameless words?¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu was glared at, but Xu Qingran didn¡¯t dodge. She calmly stood up from the side.


    This is¡­


    Shi Qiuqiu was stunned at first, and the mockery in her eyes gradually intensified. ¡°So it¡¯s you.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Your father settled that murder case for you and you can come out now. Why don¡¯t you take a look at what kind of upbringing you have!¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned and happened to see Xu Qingran¡¯s stunned expression.


    Xu Qingran took a few steps back, a bitter taste in her throat.


    It had been half a year since the incident. She stubbornly straightened her back and faced all those with ill intentions with arrogance.


    But Lin Wanmeng was different.


    Her heels went soft and the back of her head hit a warm wall. The other party did not look at her. Instead, he said calmly,


    ¡°Madam Shi, you have to bear legal responsibility for spreading rumors and causing trouble. You¡¯d better think carefully before you speak.¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu was stubborn. ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything wrong¡­¡±


    She wanted to continue, but Lin Wanmeng took out her phone. ¡°Lin Bo probably doesn¡¯t know that you came to look for me. Should I inform him?¡±


    Shi Qiuqiu swallowed her saliva and ran away dejectedly.


    Xu Qing was still in a daze. Zhou Ze studied the situation and smiled helplessly. ¡°We¡¯re really fated.¡±


    How could Xu Qingran hear that? She looked at Lin Wanmeng and panicked. She took a step forward and explained, ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that. Listen to me¡­¡±


    Lin Wanmeng looked hesitant. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Xu Qingran wanted to explain, but after opening her mouth several times, she felt that her throat was dry. In the end, she gritted her teeth and ran into the distance without looking back.


    ¡°Miss Xu¡¯s case was handled by a law firm under the Zhou Corporation. At that time, my juniors needed to practice, so I knew a little about it.¡±


    Zhou Zeyan was gentle like jade and spoke slowly. It was unknown how he became good friends with Ye Lingxiao.


    ¡°I can assure President Lin that she¡¯s definitely not that kind of person.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng naturally believed it, but she did not want to say anything more to Zhou Zeyan. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, a light voice came from behind.


    ¡°I¡¯m saying too much, but President Lin should give Lingxiao more trust.¡±

 Chapter 38

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    As they drove along the busy road, Lin Wanmeng pursed her lips and recalled Zhou Zeyan¡¯s words. She was not in a hurry to go home. Instead, she went to another appointment.


    Bai Yamo had been waiting here for a long time.


    Her straight waist made her curves look cold and firm. Her skin was as fair as snow, and her neck was long and slender. Just a glance could make people fall for her.


    It could only be said that Ye Lingxiao had good taste.


    Lin Wanmeng took a sip of tea. ¡°What are you trying to say?¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Ye, I know you have your own career, but you¡¯re too careless with Ye Lingxiao.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng blinked her eyes in confusion. She felt stifled, but she did not expect the other party¡¯s attitude to be like this.


    Bai Yamo also expected better from him. ¡°I don¡¯t have any conflict with you. It¡¯s just that when I came back and saw Lingxiao, I wasn¡¯t in a good mood. It¡¯s not too appropriate for you to not be by his side.¡±


    ¡°Lingxiao needs a caring person by his side. Mrs. Ye, I believe you can do it.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was sure that she had not heard wrongly.


    Could it be that women nowadays were so ¡®virtuous¡¯ that they had the mindset of ancient times?


    Their mindsets have improved, but only a little.


    ¡°Miss Bai¡¯s words are really interesting. I might as well be more direct. I¡¯ll pay back the money I owe as soon as possible. There¡¯s no need to be suspicious. I have nothing to do with him, and there¡¯s no so-called relationship.¡±


    Bai Yamo widened her eyes and stood up with a bang. ¡°In that case, I have nothing to say. I hope you can respect yourself, Miss Lin.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng opened the door. A gust of wind accompanied by the faint smell of smoke blew over.


    She was stunned when she saw sparks in the darkness.


    The man with the cigarette in his mouth leaned against the living room wall. The expression in his dark eyes was indistinguishable. His slender fingers pressed against the cigarette as the smoke slowly rose.


    Standing at the door, Lin Wanmeng suddenly didn¡¯t know how to face Ye Lingxiao.


    Unfathomable emotions surged in her heart, but in the end, they were categorized as ridiculous.


    ¡°Did you see Bai Yamo today?¡± It was indeed because of this.


    Lin Wanmeng recalled what she had said, but she did not find anything offensive.


    She nodded and forced another smile. ¡°I didn¡¯t say much. Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s expression was complicated. On one hand, he hoped that Lin Wanmeng would be jealous, but on the other hand, he didn¡¯t want the two of them to get along too badly.


    ¡°When I first established the Ye Corporation, the lack of funds was one thing, but more than that, I was attacked by my previous peers. The Bai family was also one of them. It was Bai Yamo who helped the Ye family tide over the difficulties.¡±


    ¡°Grandma doesn¡¯t like the Bai family because of this.¡±


    So that was how it was. Lin Wanmeng came to a sudden realization. Childhood sweethearts tried their best to help each other, but unfortunately, they had no choice but to break up because of their families.


    They couldn¡¯t meet each other, and in the end, one person left. The person who was left behind could only keep the other person in his heart.


    ¡°I understand, President Ye. I¡¯ve said before that if you need anything, I¡¯ll cooperate with you.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng paused. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡±


    ¡°Stop right there!¡±


    As if he could no longer stand Lin Wanmeng¡¯s coldness, Ye Lingxiao frowned and strode forward.


    That tall figure was very intimidating in front of her. Lin Wanmeng looked up at him.


    That pair of deep eyes hid some pain, which stunned her. However, what he said next puzzled her.


    ¡°Lin Wanmeng, can you tell me what I did to make you hate me so much?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao naturally couldn¡¯t figure it out. He continued, ¡°If it¡¯s because of the previous offense, I apologize to you. But we¡¯re husband and wife now. Why can¡¯t we get along well?¡±


    Lin Wanmeng blinked, confirming that what she heard from Ye Lingxiao was complete and correct.


    This was too ridiculous.


    Lin Wanmeng pointed at her own face and said in disbelief, ¡°You mean you want me to live a good life with you?¡±


    She licked her dry lips. ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    Hearing this, Ye Lingxiao couldn¡¯t help but smile. In his opinion, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s worries were unnecessary. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll arrange it. Don¡¯t worry. Actually¡­ it won¡¯t affect anything.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng covered her forehead as if she was laughing out of anger. Ye Lingxiao wanted to approach her, but she rejected him. ¡°Don¡¯t come over.¡±


    The woman¡¯s eyes were filled with mockery and sorrow. Naturally, her tone was not very good. ¡°I¡¯m a little disgusted by you.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng returned to her room and locked the door firmly. She leaned against the door and suddenly laughed. However, along with her laughter, tears gradually fell.


    On the other hand, Ye Lingxiao¡¯s hand that had yet to be retracted froze as he stood up alone.


    The rain outside the window lasted all night.


    Lin Wanmeng woke up and rubbed her eyes. She went downstairs and turned on the television.


    The meteorological host with a sweet voice regretfully told everyone that it would be rainy recently.


    Lin Wanmeng looked out of the window. Although it was no longer raining, the sky was still gray.


    Ever since she had a premonition that she was going to divorce Ye Lingxiao, Lin Wanmeng had been working hard to return the money.


    Lin Bo¡¯s company could not hold on much longer. They were already in a situation where they were about to sell their assets. Lin Wanmeng naturally would not let go of this opportunity.


    On the day they met, Lin Bo no longer concealed his malice towards Lin Wanmeng. He glared at Lin Wanmeng as if she was his enemy.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s attitude was calm. Facing Lin Bo¡¯s tiger-like eyes, she could actually chuckle.


    ¡°Good daughter, you¡¯ve learned a lot of tricks after marrying Ye Lingxiao. I just don¡¯t know if he taught you not to be too ruthless, especially when facing your father.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was not afraid at all. She replied in a low voice, ¡°When you chased me and my mother out of the house, why didn¡¯t you think that this day would come? Isn¡¯t it a little ridiculous to say such things now?¡±


    When Lin Bo heard this, he shrugged his shoulders and put on a self-satisfied smile. ¡°We agreed back then that we would divorce peacefully. It was written very clearly in black and white. Isn¡¯t it a little too late to think about this now?¡±


    He was even proud of his shrewdness. ¡°Besides, isn¡¯t it normal to get a divorce when the relationship can¡¯t continue? If that¡¯s the reason, you¡¯re too petty.¡±


    How shameless!


    Lin Wanmeng pursed her lips and smiled. Her almond-shaped eyes curved into crescents on the horizon, looking cute and amiable. ¡°It¡¯s the same for business. President Lin has only lost a few companies. Why are you in a hurry to threaten people? Aren¡¯t you too petty!¡±


    After hearing what his biological daughter said, Lin Bo was about to explode. If it weren¡¯t for the people beside him, they would probably have started fighting.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s expression was indifferent, as if she was watching someone who had nothing to do with her play tricks. ¡°Do you still want to discuss business? Could it be that you¡¯re asking us to come over as a formality?¡±


    Secretary Qian hurriedly bowed and said solicitously, ¡°I¡¯ve been too busy with work recently. I¡¯ve embarrassed myself in front of everyone. Of course we have to discuss.¡±


    Lin Bo sat down, but his gaze was still poisonous.

 Chapter 39

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    After the discussion ended, Lin Bo smiled as they shook hands, but his eyes were extremely cold. Lin Wanmeng could even smell the mint in his breath, making her feel nauseous.


    Lin Wanmeng, who had bought two subsidiary brands with absolute advantage, endured her discomfort and smiled. ¡°Happy cooperation.¡±


    Lin Bo was so angry that his face twitched uncontrollably. ¡°Spare people when you can, you¡­¡±


    Before he could finish speaking, Lin Wanmeng interrupted him with a smile. ¡°Look at what you¡¯re saying. I¡¯m taking the formal path and doing things according to the rules. There¡¯s no need to talk about sparing and whatnot. You¡¯re too polite.¡±


    Lin Bo had no choice but to say, ¡°Just you wait!¡±


    The lawyer hired by Lin Wanmeng stood at the side. After Lin Bo¡¯s figure completely disappeared, he frowned and said, ¡°President Lin, you¡¯d better be careful.¡±


    Lin Wanmeng was stunned. She looked at Lin Bo¡¯s departing figure thoughtfully.


    After leaving the company, Lin Wanmeng stretched her back happily.


    Today was Friday. It was time to visit Old Madam Ye at the old residence.


    Not only her, but also Ye Lingxiao.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s expression was complicated. She carried some gifts and walked past the vines. The new green leaves emitted little green sprouts, making one feel relaxed and happy.


    Old Madam Ye sat in the front courtyard of the old residence. The butler had brewed a pot of osmanthus tea. However, there was a third person present.


    From the back view, she only knew that it was a woman. She subconsciously thought that it was Ye Lan, but she did not expect it to be Bai Yamo.


    She smiled faintly and said a series of clever words, making the old madam smile.


    Lin Wanmeng stood rooted to the ground with the gift box in her hand. For a moment, she was at a loss.


    Fortunately, Old Madam Ye¡¯s sharp eyes saw it and hurriedly asked her to sit down kindly.


    ¡°Lingxiao, why didn¡¯t you pick Mengmeng up?¡±


    Old Madam Ye looked at Ye Lingxiao reproachfully. Ye Lingxiao knew that he was in the wrong and poured a cup of hot tea for Lin Wanmeng.


    Lin Wanmeng was not in the mood to drink tea. She sat at the side and forced a polite smile before remaining silent.


    The atmosphere suddenly became a little cold.


    It was a little difficult for Bai Yamo to be sandwiched in the middle. She actually had a mission, which was to ease the relationship between the Ye family and Bai family.


    Previously, the Bai family was still quite unyielding, but later on, when they saw that Ye Lingxiao had taken good care of the Ye Group, they became envious and wanted to come over and reconcile.


    How could Old Madam Ye be willing? This matter was delayed.


    Recently, due to the turbulence in the stock market, all the companies had suffered damage. On the other hand, the only company that remained unmoved was the Ye Corporation. This gave the Bai family the idea to come over to take a share.


    Ye Lingxiao didn¡¯t want to make things difficult for Bai Yamo in the Ye family, nor did he want to make the old madam unhappy. Hence, he tried his best to maintain the balance.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s company had yet to come into contact with these things, so she took a sip of tea. The osmanthus honey could not suppress the bitterness in her mouth.


    Since he hoped that Old Madam Ye had a good impression of Bai Yamo, Ye Lingxiao mentioned that Bai Yamo was helping Ye Lan manage the management company.


    This plan was indeed not bad, but Old Madam Ye frowned. In the end, she sighed and said to Ye Lingxiao, ¡°Lingxiao, your sister is good at everything, but she favors her friends and relatives for jobs, she can¡¯t see through people.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s convenient for you, go and see her too. Don¡¯t let her use her lovers and sisters again.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao nodded, but Lin Wanmeng could see the impatience in his eyes.


    Lin Wanmeng had never seen Ye Lingxiao compromise for anything. This was probably true love.


    She suddenly lost the mood to stay.


    ¡°Grandma, I still have some work to do at the company. I¡¯ll take my leave first,¡± Lin Wanmeng casually found an excuse.


    She was about to stand up when Ye Lingxiao stood up as well. He frowned and asked, ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    From the moment she entered, Lin Wanmeng¡¯s gaze had never landed on him. His expression darkened. ¡°Grandma hasn¡¯t seen you for a long time. Can¡¯t you stay longer?¡±


    In front of the old woman, Lin Wanmeng didn¡¯t want to argue with Ye Lingxiao. She took a deep breath and said, ¡°There¡¯s indeed an emergency in the company. I¡¯m going back to settle some matters. I¡¯ll come back tomorrow to see Grandma.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao pursed his lips and a cold glint flashed across his eyes. ¡°What could be more important than this?¡±


    Old Madam Ye originally wanted to persuade Lin Wanmeng, but when she saw Ye Lingxiao¡¯s attitude, her gaze lingered between the two of them for a moment. In the end, she sighed. ¡°Alright, Mengmeng is leaving. She must have something urgent. Send her off.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was about to agree, but when he looked back, he met Lin Wanmeng¡¯s conflicted gaze.


    His heart turned cold and he did not respond to Old Madam Ye.


    After Lin Wanmeng left, Old Madam Ye glared at Ye Lingxiao. She called Ye Lingxiao to the room and poked the ground with her walking stick.


    ¡°Mengmeng doesn¡¯t look good recently. Did you bully her again?¡±


    Ye Lingxiao lowered his head. In reality, he didn¡¯t know what had happened either.


    When Old Madam Ye saw Ye Lingxiao¡¯s distracted look, she hit his leg with her walking stick in a moment of desperation.


    Ye Lingxiao was caught off guard and his face turned pale from the pain.


    ¡°You¡­ Why didn¡¯t you dodge!¡±


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s mind was filled with Lin Wanmeng¡¯s back as she left. He clenched his fists and had a bad feeling.


    Ignoring everything else, he rushed out of the old residence and drove along the road to the city.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s car was nowhere to be seen.


    Lin Wanmeng drove the car alone on the winding road. This was a wealthy area, and it was very quiet.


    The scenery by the roadside and the wind blowing on her face gradually calmed Lin Wanmeng down.


    She sadly realized that even though she had mentally prepared herself, even though she had scolded Ye Lingxiao countless times in her heart, it was still difficult for her to calm down when facing the two of them.


    She took a deep breath to calm herself down.


    Since the divorce was imminent, she had to quickly prepare for the various matters in the company.


    Moreover, just as the lawyer had said, she also had to prevent Lin Bo from tampering with the later transfers.


    However, she did not know what the other party would do¡­


    Lin Wanmeng thought as she turned the steering wheel. At this moment, she suddenly noticed a car following behind her.


    The license plate was blurry, and Lin Wanmeng¡¯s heart tightened. She tentatively sped up, but she did not expect the cars behind her to accelerate as well.


    What was going on?!


    Before Lin Wanmeng could figure it out, the van behind her seemed to realize something and sped up!


    Accompanied by an ear-piercing sound, Lin Wanmeng was suffocated by the airbag that popped out. Before she fainted, she only saw the shadow of the safety fence gradually approaching the middle section.


    When Ye Lingxiao arrived, he only saw the traces of the emergency brake on the ground.


    Beside him was the wreckage of Lin Wanmeng¡¯s car. Ye Lingxiao¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    He quickly stopped the car and looked around. Under the fence, a few sneaky figures carrying a woman in a green dress gradually disappeared into the bushes.


    Ye Lingxiao frowned and immediately opened the car door to chase after them.

 Chapter 40

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The men were shocked when they saw Ye Lingxiao, but they relaxed when they saw that he was alone.


    They split into two groups. Two of them held Lin Wanmeng back while the remaining three surrounded Ye Lingxiao in a semicircle. They rubbed their fists and were eager to try.


    There was a large patch of blood on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s body. Her face was pale and her eyes were tightly shut. It was unknown if she was alive.


    Ye Lingxiao¡¯s expression darkened as he looked at these men with an increasingly cold gaze.


    A few men wanted to flank Ye Lingxiao from the side, but Ye Lingxiao just lifted his leg and kicked one of them in the chin.


    The two people beside him were about to surround him when Ye Lingxiao found an opening and elbowed the man in the back.


    The remaining men realized that Ye Lingxiao was not to be trifled with. They hurriedly put down Lin Wanmeng and rushed over.


    Lin Wanmeng, who was forcefully thrown down, let out a muffled groan because of the injury on her leg, attracting Ye Lingxiao¡¯s attention. Ye Lingxiao was caught off guard and was punched in the abdomen.


    A piercing pain spread from the center of his body. Ye Lingxiao gritted his teeth and punched the man¡¯s neck.


    In a short while, the five of them were lying on the grass. Some of them were still wailing about the dislocation of their arms, and some of them had already fainted.


    Ye Lingxiao took a few steps forward. The fabric rubbed against the wound, but he didn¡¯t even frown as he rushed over to check on Lin Wanmeng¡¯s injuries.


    There was no wound under the blood.


    However, during the examination, he discovered that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s right leg had been fractured due to the violent dragging.


    Ye Lingxiao gently put Lin Wanmeng down and walked to the robber who could barely maintain normal communication. He kicked him in the shoulder.


    The other party immediately screamed in pain.


    ¡°Who asked you to come? What did you do to that woman?¡± Ye Lingxiao squatted down slowly. Under his messy black hair was a pair of blood-red eyes.


    His tone was cold as he pulled out the short knife from the kidnapper¡¯s waist. The tip of the knife slid down his neck to his collarbone.


    Fear flashed across the kidnapper¡¯s eyes, but he gritted his teeth tightly.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    With a scream, his flesh was pierced by the knife. In the next moment, the hilt of the knife smashed into the man¡¯s bones.


    Even so, the other party was still unwilling to say.


    This group of kidnappers was very professional. Ye Lingxiao knew that they were tough, so he walked to the other side.


    ¡°It¡¯s not us. We didn¡¯t touch her. The blood on her body belongs to our little brother. He accidentally cut himself just now.¡±


    He was talking about the unconscious man lying on the ground. Ye Lingxiao pulled open his sleeves and realized that it was true.


    Ye Lingxiao looked at the road beside him. It was a slope. With only his strength, it was obviously impossible to send Lin Wanmeng up unscathed.


    He turned around. Lin Wanmeng, who was leaning against the tree, tilted her head. A bloody mark appeared on her fair face, and the red blood formed a beautiful arc on her skin.


    Lin Wanmeng¡¯s black hair draped over her originally lively eyes. Ye Lingxiao was inexplicably unhappy to see her like this. He suppressed the inexplicable bitterness in his heart and wanted to take out his phone, but he realized that it had been damaged in the fight.


    Ye Lingxiao looked at the sky. It had been raining a lot recently, and the sky was already filled with dark clouds.


    It was five o¡¯clock in the afternoon. He had a meeting at eight.


    As long as they lasted for three hours, someone should notice that they were gone.


    He looked around and finally found a small hole at the bottom of the slope. It was semicircular, but the hole was too small. It could only accommodate one person at most.


    It had already started to drizzle. The kidnappers lay on the mud and did not dare to make a sound, afraid that this King of Hell would punch them again.


    Unfortunately, their inferiority didn¡¯t change Ye Lingxiao.


    After realizing that the hole could not completely block the rain, Ye Lingxiao knocked out the robbers one by one with a cold expression. He tore off their clothes and brought them to Lin Wanmeng to help her block the coldness of the rain.


    Ye Lingxiao let Lin Wanmeng in. He sat beside her, half of his body drenched by the rain.


    His short black hair stuck tightly to his neck, and the damp smell mixed with the fragrance of the soil made him feel vexed.


    Lin Wanmeng seemed to have been disturbed by the sound of water. She opened her eyes in a daze, but she subconsciously felt that she was in danger. She wanted to move, but she accidentally leaned against Ye Lingxiao.


    Sensing the presence of the person beside her, Lin Wanmeng panicked. Just as she was about to get up, she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. It¡¯s me.¡±


    There had never been a moment when Lin Wanmeng felt that Ye Lingxiao¡¯s voice made her feel so calm. She pressed her cheek against Ye Lingxiao¡¯s chest, ignoring the fact that his shirt was already wet.


    Listening to the steady heartbeat, Lin Wanmeng gradually calmed her breathing.


    However, Ye Lingxiao, who could feel Lin Wanmeng¡¯s body temperature gradually rising, was filled with worry. He was not worried that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s immunity had decreased and she had a fever. He was only worried that Lin Wanmeng¡¯s wound would be inflamed.


    Time passed minute by minute. Ye Lingxiao had never felt that time was so torturous.


    Lin Wanmeng hugged Ye Lingxiao tightly. She had already woken up, but because of the high fever, her consciousness became blurry again. She didn¡¯t want to sleep.


    She stubbornly tugged at Ye Lingxiao¡¯s clothes and had the urge to cry.


    This embrace was too warm, making Lin Wanmeng have the urge to question him.


    Assistant Zheng followed Ye Lingxiao¡¯s usual habits and confirmed the meeting with him an hour in advance.


    However, it showed that the user had turned off his phone. Assistant Zheng frowned. This was something that never happened.


    Just in case, Assistant Zheng called Old Madam Ye, and Old Madam Ye¡¯s answer made Assistant Zheng fall into nervousness.


    ¡°Lingxiao left a long time ago. He¡¯s not here.¡±


    After receiving the exact news, Assistant Zheng immediately sent people to search the journey from the old residence to the company.


    Soon, someone discovered traces of a car accident. The car was parked by the roadside, but the person was nowhere to be found.


    Ye Lingxiao could hear voices from above. Regardless of friend or foe, Lin Wanmeng couldn¡¯t continue being in this situation.


    He gently put Lin Wanmeng aside and went out of the cave to shout.


    When Assistant Zheng saw that his boss was drenched and stained with blood, he was so frightened that his soul almost left his body. He hurriedly called for help.


    When the unconscious robbers woke up, they were still as stubborn as when they were interrogated by Ye Lingxiao. They only said that they were tempted by Lin Wanmeng¡¯s money.


    Recalling Lin Bo¡¯s warning back then, Lin Wanmeng pursed her lips and her heart gradually turned cold.


    She tugged at Ye Lingxiao¡¯s wet sleeve. Her throat was dry and uncomfortable, but she tried her best to make a weak voice. ¡°Maybe¡­ it has something to do with the Lin family.¡±


    Ye Lingxiao was leaning against the car. A nurse was bandaging his wound.


    Lin Wanmeng looked up. There was an inconspicuous scar on the side of the man¡¯s waist. In the chaos, no one noticed it.


    ¡°Your waist¡­ Cough, cough, cough. It¡¯s injured.¡±


    She struggled to keep her eyes open so that she would not fall asleep.


    However, a large hand pressed her head gently and said in an unprecedentedly gentle tone, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, go to sleep.¡±


    Like a curse, Lin Wanmeng blinked and actually fell asleep.