Chapter 57: The 2 Dirty-Minded Brothers

The moment Lin Aoxue saw Ye Xuan, her frightened and uneasy heart instantly settled.

As long as Ye Xuan was there, she felt an unparalleled sense of peace.

"Ye Xuan! What are you doing?!"

Seeing Ye Xuan shielding Lin Aoxue, Yang Bingyu’s jealousy flared up again. She marched over, forcefully pulled Lin Aoxue aside, and wedged herself between the two of them.

Looking at the delighted expression on Yang Bingyu’s face, Ye Xuan guiltily averted his gaze. He hadn’t yet had the chance to tell the others about his relationship with Lin Aoxue. Yang Bingyu misunderstood Lin Aoxue too deeply, and it would probably take her a while to accept the truth.

The crowd of onlookers around them was growing. As the host, Yang Bingyu couldn’t very well scold Ye Xuan in public. She could only shoot him a fierce glare before turning to warn Su Xiaobai.

"Su Xiaobai, I don’t care what’s going on between you and Lin Aoxue, but today is my grandfather’s birthday banquet. Do me a favor and behave yourself. Don’t cause trouble for me!"

Although Su Xiaobai was completely indignant, he didn’t dare act recklessly again. He gave Ye Xuan a cold look and walked away with a dark expression.

"Bingyu, thank you..."

Lin Aoxue had intended to express her gratitude, but Yang Bingyu completely ignored her. Without so much as a second glance, Yang Bingyu grabbed Ye Xuan and walked away.

Although Ye Xuan was extremely reluctant to leave Lin Aoxue behind, he couldn’t very well stay. He could only communicate with her through his eyes, gesturing for her to take good care of herself.

A hint of loneliness flashed through Lin Aoxue’s eyes. Naturally, she didn’t want to be separated from him. But she wasn’t an unreasonable person; this occasion was truly unsuitable for the two of them to be openly affectionate.

She could only force a smile in response to his concern.

Even though the main characters of the drama had left, the surrounding onlookers still hadn’t had enough. They continued to gossip with great interest.

"Hey, who’s that man beside Miss Yang the Elder? It looks like his relationship with Lin Aoxue is quite unusual."

"Come on, you don’t even know him? That’s Ye Xuan! Lin Aoxue’s ex-husband and Yang Bingyu’s lover."

"Damn, so that guy is Ye Xuan? Tsk tsk, with those looks, it’s no wonder he managed to hook up with the two great beauties of Jianghai City."

"He’s just a useless gigolo who lives off women. Besides being a bit good-looking, I really don’t know what Yang Bingyu and Lin Aoxue see in him."

Listening to the crowd mocking Ye Xuan, Lin Aoxue grew furious.

Ye Xuan was no useless gigolo! He wasn’t just handsome; he was gentle and considerate. He treated people well and was incredibly driven. He had so many wonderful qualities!

She desperately wanted to refute these people, but sometimes, the more you explained, the more criticism you invited. Therefore, she could only suppress these words in her heart. Silence was the best defense.

"I say, Cousin, have you seen Ye Xuan’s true colors now? He’s nothing but a lapdog by Yang Bingyu’s side. If she tells him to go east, he wouldn’t dare go west. You should stop pining for him. Wouldn’t it be better to just marry into the Su Family and become a Young Madam?"

Lin Aoxue was just about to leave this place of trouble and find a quiet spot to rest. However, heaven did not grant her wish. Lin Jiaxing and Lin Yexing jumped out and blocked her path.

While blocking her way, they didn’t forget to mock Ye Xuan. Lin Aoxue was highly displeased by their words, and her expression turned cold.

"I can judge for myself what kind of person Ye Xuan is. I don’t need you two to tell me. Also, if you really think marrying Su Xiaobai is such a great choice, then you can go marry him. In any case, even if I, Lin Aoxue, have to die, I will never marry into the Su Family. You can give up on that idea right now."

Having said her piece, Lin Aoxue prepared to brush past the two brothers. But once again, someone grabbed her wrist, forcing her to a halt.

"Lin Aoxue, you really don’t know what’s good for you!" Lin Jiaxing spat. "Brother Su’s patience has limits. If you want to die, don’t drag the rest of the Lin Family down with you! You have to go through with this marriage whether you want to or not!"

"That’s right," Lin Yexing chimed in. "Grandma already said you are to go get the marriage certificate with Brother Su tomorrow, and she will personally accompany you to the Civil Affairs Bureau."

The brothers’ words left Lin Aoxue frozen on the spot. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

"That’s impossible! Grandma clearly promised to give me three months. I don’t believe a word you’re saying. I’m going home to ask her right now!"

Lin Aoxue shook her head vehemently. Although her grandmother was rather harsh on her, there was still love there. She refused to believe that her grandmother would force her to marry Su Xiaobai.

"Heh, suit yourself if you don’t believe it. Grandma told us personally anyway. She said this is the only way Brother Su will let the matter rest."

Seeing her disbelief, Lin Jiaxing didn’t want to waste his breath explaining further. He simply shrugged, his face filled with schadenfreude.

Lin Aoxue stumbled, looking as if she were about to fall. Taking advantage of the situation, Lin Yexing caught her in his arms, a highly lecherous gleam in his eyes.

"Cousin, isn’t it a bit inappropriate for you to seduce me like this? Although it goes against ethics, if you really want it, it’s not like I wouldn’t give it to you."

Such disgusting words drained the color from Lin Aoxue’s face. She shoved Lin Yexing away, her disgust palpable.

"Lin Yexing, I am your cousin!"

"Heh heh, so what if you’re my cousin? If neither of us says anything, who’s going to know?" Lin Yexing let his eyes wander lewdly over her body, not bothering to hide his lust.

Lin Jiaxing also let out a string of vulgar laughter, staring at Lin Aoxue with naked greed.

"These two are insane!"

That was the only thought in Lin Aoxue’s mind at this moment.

She backed away in terror. After cursing them as "psychopaths," she turned and fled without looking back.

"Xue’er, what happened? Why are you in such a panic?"

Just as Lin Aoxue was running blindly, someone suddenly grabbed her. A somewhat familiar voice drifted into her ears.

Looking up, it was President Liu—Liu Ran—someone she had worked with before.

"Uncle Liu, why are you here?"

Seeing Liu Ran, Lin Aoxue’s heart finally settled down a bit. She asked the question while panting slightly.

Tonight, Lin Aoxue was wearing a modified qipao. The tight-fitting design perfectly showcased her stunning figure.

Watching Lin Aoxue’s heaving chest, a flash of lust appeared in Liu Ran’s eyes. However, being the old fox that he was, he quickly concealed his desire and put on the facade of a caring older gentleman.

"I had the honor of being invited by Mr. Lin to attend this birthday banquet. I didn’t expect to run into you here. It really is destiny."

Lin Aoxue’s mind was currently consumed by the filthy thoughts the Lin brothers harbored toward her, so she didn’t notice anything amiss with Liu Ran. She even viewed him as her savior, and her favorable impression of him grew significantly.

"What happened to make you so flustered? Don’t be afraid. Sit down and tell me slowly."