Chapter 104: Locked Up

Lin Guodong’s words sent a tremor through Lin Aoxue’s slender body, and two clear tears slid from the corners of her eyes. She stared at her father in disbelief.

"Dad! I’m your daughter!"

Faced with Lin Aoxue’s tears, Lin Guodong frowned impatiently.

"It is exactly because you are my daughter that I’m doing everything in my power to marry you into a wealthy family.

"This is not up for discussion. I’m already figuring out a way to contact Young Master Xiao. When the time comes, rein in your temper and apologize to him."

In Lin Guodong’s eyes, Lin Aoxue was simply being ungrateful. Xiao Ran was famous for doting on his women. Even for a one-night stand, he was known to hand over a hundred million yuan afterward. He didn’t expect Lin Aoxue to marry into the Xiao family, but even if she just stayed by Xiao Ran’s side for a while, she could still reap immense benefits. The breakup fee alone would be an astronomical figure, enough for the Lin family to spend for years. So, no matter what, he was going to force Lin Aoxue into Xiao Ran’s bed.

Lin Aoxue covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with shock as she stumbled backward. At this moment, the Lin family home felt like a cage, and her former relatives looked like vicious demons who would devour her whole.

"Uncle, grab her quickly! Don’t let her run!" Lin Jiaxing yelled, seeing through Lin Aoxue’s thoughts as he swiftly seized her.

"Let go of me! You animals! Let me go!" Lin Aoxue broke down, struggling fiercely as she cursed.

"This is absolute rebellion! Go, lock her up upstairs. No one is to let her out without my orders!" Being cursed at by his own daughter was a blow to his pride, and Lin Guodong snapped harshly at Lin Jiaxing and the others.

Just like that, Lin Aoxue was forcibly locked in her room, and even her phone was confiscated.

"Guodong, have you managed to contact Young Master Xiao?" Mrs. Lin asked her son.

"Mom, I’m already working on it. I’ll get in touch with him as soon as possible." Lin Guodong was currently stressing over this exact issue. Although the Lin family held some status in Jianghai City, they were still leagues away from being able to rub shoulders with the Xiao family. It would be quite difficult to reach Xiao Ran.

RING!

Suddenly, the phone in Lin Guodong’s pocket rang. Seeing an unknown number, he immediately hung up. Lately, he had been bombarded by telemarketers, so he naturally assumed this was just another sales call. But not long after he hung up, the ringtone chimed again.

"Hello, who is it?" Lin Guodong answered, a hint of impatience in his voice.

"This is Yang Jie."

Hearing Yang Jie’s voice, Lin Guodong’s attitude did a complete one-eighty. The impatience on his face was swept away, replaced by an obsequious smile.

"Ah, Eldest Young Master Yang! To what do I owe the pleasure of your call?" Even though the Yang family had mercilessly humiliated the Lin family at the previous banquet, they were still an entity the Lin family couldn’t afford to offend. Lin Guodong blamed everything on Ye Xuan, feeling that he was the one who had sweet-talked and hoodwinked the Yang family. Toward the Yang family themselves, he still maintained the utmost respect.

"You’ve heard about the cooperation between the Yang family and the Xiao family, right? Our two families can also be considered partners. Do you want a piece of the pie?" This time, Yang Jie didn’t beat around the bush and asked straight to the point. He knew exactly what kind of person Lin Guodong was; partnering with the Xiao family would be a fatal temptation for him.

Sure enough, upon hearing Yang Jie’s words, Lin Guodong jumped up from the sofa in excitement. His face filled with ecstasy, he nodded repeatedly and said, "Naturally, I’d be willing! I just wonder if you’re willing to lend the Lin family a helping hand, Eldest Young Master Yang?"

Lin Guodong asked cautiously, his face full of eager anticipation as he waited for a reply.

Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, Yang Jie sneered coldly. "It’s not impossible to give this opportunity to the Lin family. However, Young Master Xiao has taken a liking to your daughter. I wonder..."

Yang Jie didn’t finish his sentence, leaving Lin Guodong to figure it out himself.

When he heard that Young Master Xiao had taken a liking to Lin Aoxue, Lin Guodong was momentarily stunned before his smile grew even wider. Talk about perfect timing! He had just been stressing over how to contact Young Master Xiao, and now Yang Jie had unexpectedly extended an olive branch.

"No problem, no problem at all! I will definitely bring Aoxue to see Young Master Xiao," Lin Guodong promised without a second thought. Naturally, he wasn’t going to turn down such an excellent opportunity.

"Heh, I don’t just want her to show up. I want her to submit willingly to Young Master Xiao. Last night, she made him very angry," Yang Jie said indifferently with a cold sneer.

Surprised that Yang Jie actually knew about what happened last night, Lin Guodong was slightly taken aback. But he quickly guessed the truth of the matter. Faced with the beast who had schemed against his own daughter, he didn’t feel the slightest bit angry; instead, his tone became even more fawning.

"Yes, yes, of course. I’ll properly educate Aoxue. To be favored by Young Master Xiao is a blessing she must have cultivated over several lifetimes.

"Please, Eldest Young Master Yang, put in a good word for us with Young Master Xiao. And see if you can help pull some strings—I’d like to treat him to a meal." Lin Guodong’s tone was incredibly subservient, completely forgetting that Yang Jie was his junior.

Seeing him be so cooperative, Yang Jie nodded in satisfaction. At least the Lin family knew how to play ball.

"You don’t need to worry about that. I’ll arrange things on Young Master Xiao’s end. You just need to make sure Lin Aoxue willingly serves him.

"Lin Guodong, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You better grasp it well, because once this chance slips by, it’s gone for good.

"Furthermore, Young Master Xiao isn’t someone your Lin family can afford to offend. Consider your next moves carefully."

After saying his piece, Yang Jie hung up. He hesitated for a moment before calling Xiao Ran.

"Yang Jie! You actually have the fucking nerve to call me! I’m going to kill you!" The moment the call connected, Xiao Ran’s roaring curses nearly ruptured Yang Jie’s eardrums.

Faced with the furious Xiao Ran, Yang Jie gulped and said ingratiatingly, "Young Master Xiao, I was wronged! I had everything set up perfectly last night.

"But who knew that Ye Xuan would suddenly rush over and rescue Lin Aoxue? By the time I got the news and hurried over, it was already too late."

Listening to Yang Jie’s excuses with a livid expression, Xiao Ran viciously kicked the maid who was massaging him. He continued to roar in fury, "Yang Jie, don’t give me that fucking bullshit! If you don’t give me a satisfactory explanation for last night, I will fucking end you!"

Yang Jie’s body shuddered violently, a trace of fear flashing in his eyes. He knew Xiao Ran was dead serious. If he didn’t handle this properly, the Xiao family would truly take his life.