Chapter 7: She Is Unwilling

Evening.

Inside Yunju Mountain Villa, Ye Xuan briefly packed up, preparing to head to Baiwan Hotel. Tonight, Lin Aoxue and Su Xiaobai would be attending a gathering there.

"Hey, wait a minute."

Just as Ye Xuan stepped out of Yunju Mountain Villa, Yang Bingyu’s voice sounded behind him.

"Bingyu?" Ye Xuan turned his head and smiled. "What’s wrong?"

There were no more than a handful of women in this world who could make him reveal such a gentle gaze.

Yang Bingyu felt a bit uncomfortable being looked at like that. She bit her lip and handed him a Ferrari car key.

"Take my car."

Ye Xuan took the key, looking at her with an odd expression.

Meeting his gaze, Yang Bingyu’s beautiful face instantly flushed red. She explained, "D-don’t misunderstand! The other party is Su Xiaobai. If you just take a taxi, you’ll definitely be laughed at. You’re my bodyguard now, and I just don’t want to see you make a fool of yourself!

"I don’t mean anything else by it!"

It seemed she had already caught wind of the news and guessed that Ye Xuan was going to find Lin Aoxue. Hearing this, Ye Xuan nodded between tears and laughter. "Thanks a lot, then."

To be honest, Yunju Mountain Villa was located near the suburbs, making it quite difficult to hail a cab. Yang Bingyu lending him her car saved him a lot of trouble.

Ye Xuan walked to the manor’s parking lot and slid into the flashy Ferrari.

Watching him drive her car away, Yang Bingyu subconsciously bit her red lip. This afternoon, she had someone compile a report on Ye Xuan’s situation over the past few years since he married into the Lin family as a live-in son-in-law. After reading that information, her heart was filled with complicated emotions.

Despite his extraordinary identity, he had willingly endured three years of humiliation and mockery in the Lin family. At work, Ye Xuan had secretly helped Lin Aoxue overcome difficulties on multiple occasions; in life, he had personally taken care of her daily needs. More importantly, Ye Xuan had actually only slept on the floor for three whole years!

He wasn’t after money, nor was he after lust.

With a complex expression, Yang Bingyu murmured softly, "Ye Xuan, what’s so good about Lin Aoxue that makes her worthy of you treating her like this?"

She had to admit—she was jealous.

However, as the object of this envy, Lin Aoxue knew nothing of these hidden truths. At this moment, she was sitting inside a Porsche sports car, heading to Baiwan Hotel.

Tonight, Lin Aoxue wore a white off-the-shoulder evening gown that revealed her alluring, snow-white skin. Her long hair cascaded over her delicate shoulders, elevating her ethereal temperament. Exquisite light makeup adorned her beautiful face. As her beautiful eyes gazed at the night scenery outside the window, her heart was filled with complexity and bitterness.

The driver was a young man. He was very handsome and dressed in designer brands from head to toe. The Patek Philippe watch on his wrist alone was worth over a million.

This person was none other than Eldest Young Master Su, Su Xiaobai!

Although he looked like a perfect gentleman right now, it was all an act put on for Lin Aoxue to see. Otherwise, why would Yang Tian be so wary of him?

Su Xiaobai glanced at Lin Aoxue, thoroughly stunned by her slightly distracted side profile. "Aoxue, what are you thinking about? Is something on your mind?"

At the thought of wrapping his arms around this delicate body on a hotel bed after tonight’s banquet, Su Xiaobai’s gaze instantly burned with fervor.

Unaware of what was going through his mind, Lin Aoxue forced a smile. "Thank you for your concern, Young Master Su. I’m fine."

She knew that tonight, she would completely belong to this Eldest Young Master Su. The old madam of the Lin family had already given her an absolute order: if she couldn’t win over Su Xiaobai, she shouldn’t bother coming home!

For some reason, Lin Aoxue actually felt a sense of betraying Ye Xuan.

She gritted her teeth fiercely. Feeling wronged, her nose prickled as she thought, "You were the one who left me so decisively. You were the one who betrayed me first. Why do I have to bear this guilt! It’s not fair!"

Of course, Su Xiaobai didn’t care what Lin Aoxue was thinking. As long as she obediently laid in his bed, it was enough!

After arriving at Baiwan Hotel, Su Xiaobai extended his arm toward her and smiled. "Aoxue, as my date, shouldn’t you take my arm?"

Hearing this, Lin Aoxue’s delicate frame couldn’t help but tremble. Biting her red lip, she stiffly looped her arm through his. It looked very unnatural.

Even though she was immensely resistant on the inside, remembering the old madam’s instructions, she could only comply.

A look of satisfaction crossed Su Xiaobai’s face, and just like that, he walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Lin Aoxue into the hotel.

"Eh? Isn’t that Eldest Young Master Su?"

"Who’s the woman beside him? She’s so beautiful!"

"She looks quite familiar to me. I think she’s the Vice President of the Lin Clan, Lin Aoxue."

"It really is her! But didn’t I hear that she’s already married? And to a deadbeat who sponges off her, no less. Why is she holding Eldest Young Master Su’s arm now?"

"Tch, your news is way too outdated. Lin Aoxue divorced that piece of trash ages ago. Now, she’s Eldest Young Master Su’s fiancée!"

Listening to the murmurs around her, Lin Aoxue wished she could bury her head in her chest.

At this moment, a few distinguished-looking young men walked over. "Haha, Young Master Su, you’re finally here. We’ve been waiting for you for ages. You have to penalize yourself with three cups of drinks later!"

These few men were all quite famous playboys in Jianghai City. Although they were a notch below Su Xiaobai, they were still a force to be reckoned with. The young man who just spoke was Jiang Feng, a leading figure among the third generation of the Jiang family. At the same time, he held another identity—Yang Bingyu’s suitor!

Su Xiaobai was in a very good mood right now and burst into laughter. "Young Master Jiang, let alone three cups, even six wouldn’t be enough to wet my whistle! Hahaha!"

Jiang Feng and the others laughed heartily. "Just keep bragging! Hahaha!"

At this time, Jiang Feng’s gaze finally landed on Lin Aoxue. He joked, "Miss Lin, as Young Master Su’s fiancée, you have to hold him back a little later. Otherwise, after you guys go back tonight, you’re the one who’ll suffer!"

Anyone could hear the underlying innuendo in his words.

Lin Aoxue’s brows furrowed subconsciously. She truly hated these kinds of vulgar jokes.

Su Xiaobai hurriedly said with a smile, "Don’t be angry, Aoxue. This guy has always been like this. He has no filter." Then, pretending to be displeased, he added, "Jiang Feng, if you make this kind of joke with my Aoxue again, don’t blame me for no longer recognizing you as a brother!"

Jiang Feng shrugged helplessly. "Yes, yes, yes. Whatever Young Master Su says goes."

Pausing for a moment, he started running his mouth again. "Eh, but I heard that Young Master Yang originally wanted to pursue Miss Lin too. Later on, he gave up because he was afraid of you, Young Master Su. Is that true?"

"Yang Tian?" Su Xiaobai certainly knew how to toot his own horn. He said smugly, "You can’t put it like that. It was clearly Aoxue who chose me, which is why she rejected that kid."

After boasting for a bit, he was finally led to his seat by Jiang Feng.

As soon as the banquet started, quite a few people came over to toast Lin Aoxue, leaving their business cards behind. Lin Aoxue knew that this was Su Xiaobai letting her taste the sweet benefits!

The stack of business cards on the table grew higher and higher, but she felt absolutely no excitement or thrill. On the contrary, Lin Aoxue suddenly wanted to leave this place!

All of a sudden, Su Xiaobai stood up and dropped to one knee with a THUD.

This single action plunged the entire hall into silence.

Lin Aoxue was also stunned, looking at Su Xiaobai in confusion.

Su Xiaobai smiled faintly. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, he pulled out a small box. Inside quietly lay a sparkling diamond ring!

"Aoxue, will you marry me? I will spend the rest of my life wholeheartedly taking care of you, loving you, and protecting you!"

Su Xiaobai’s gaze was entirely sincere, causing many women in the venue to scream in excitement.

Even Lin Aoxue was dumbfounded.

But right at this moment, an icy voice abruptly rang out.

"She refuses!"