Chapter 491 The Fastest Speed
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Hearing the determination in Xie Shiyi's words, Yun Bixue gained some strength and wiped her tears away.
Xie Limo wouldn't want her to cry, so she tried her best to keep her emotions in check. Back then, he said that he would always make her happy and never make her cry. She made a promise to him, so she had to fulfill her words now.
The pain and fear of losing him were intense. When he was beside her, she didn't think much of it, but after watching the news, she began to make wild guesses in her heart. Nonetheless, she always hoped for the best as she tried hard to lift her spirits.
When the two of them went outside, the winds were howling. Lightning was flashing as it lit up the dark skies from time to time.
Yun Bixue didn't care about anything else. Limo had come to Zi Bei City for her even when it was pouring heavily, so why would she be scared of this weather?
However, when she started to drive, Yun Bixue's hands were trembling, and she couldn't focus at all. In the end, Xie Shiyi drove while Yun Bixue sat in the front passenger seat.
After a while, Yun Bixue said calmly, "Shiyi, drive as fast as you can. I trust your driving skills, so don't worry about me" At that moment, Yun Bixue thought that her life would be meaningless if she lost Xie Limo. If she wasn't even afraid of dying, why would she be frightened that the car was going too fast? She naturally feared nothing now.
Xie Shiyi's respect for Young Madam grew even deeper. She focused on the road ahead and began to accelerate to full speed, her hands tightly gripping the steering wheel.
In an instant, the car felt as though it was flying, and its speed made Yun Bixue feel like she was on a roller coaster. She grabbed the handle on the door to prevent her body from bouncing off the seat.
...
Wang Qianjin, who was enjoying his stay in Zi Bei City, was listening to the reports from his subordinates.
As he sipped on a glass of red wine, a mysterious glint flashed across his bewitching eyes. The corners of his lips turned up as he said, "That's interesting. Do you know what happened?"
"I am not sure."
"Okay. Since I'm free tonight, I'll go and take a look too." While saying this, Wang Qianjin poured his wine into the pool in front of him. His eyes seemed to glow as he watched the red liquid gradually tainting the pool water.
He then changed into a set of casual clothes, and this made him even look more attractive. After taking a look at his perfect appearance, he touched the wound on his face and murmured, "My life is becoming more and more interesting."
Several minutes later, he was driving towards the same direction where Yun Bixue's car was heading.
...
Yun Bixue's eyes were wide open as she looked into the distance. Even though thunder rumbled continuously on their way, her concentration grew even deeper amidst the flashes of lightning.
As the car traveled at breakneck speed, her stomach churned, making her feel like throwing up. Despite this, she endured it because she couldn't let Xie Shiyi become distracted, let alone cause any unnecessary delay.
They passed several checkpoints on the road with speed cameras snapping away. Their speeding car, accompanied by the repeated beating of red lights, caused them to be apprehended by the traffic police. Xie Shiyi either drifted or sped past all of these obstacles.
They could even hear a traffic officer shouting angrily from behind, "Do they not want their lives anymore? I've never seen anyone drive so fast! They even beat the red lights! I'll punish the two of you to death tomorrow! Let's see how you'll renew your driving license this year. I've deducted all your points away!"
Yun Bixue didn't care about these at all. All that mattered was reaching her destination as soon as possible.
Once they arrived at the address that was mentioned on the news, Yun Bixue found the tracks that had been left at the scene. She staggered as she almost lost the strength in her legs, and she had to hold on to Xie Shiyi to be able to stand firmly.
Beside her, Xie Shiyi stood rooted to the ground as she realized what had happened. The blood drained from her face as well. Her head felt as though it had been struck by lightning, and she began to feel dazed. Xie Limo was the men of sacrifice's pillar of support. The purpose of their very existence was to serve their Master, and if something were to happen to him, they wouldn't have the will to live anymore.
Chapter 492 Found Young Master Xie
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Yun Bixue squatted at the side and threw up. Once she was done, she wiped her mouth and hurriedly approached the rescue team. She asked, "How are things? Have you found anyone?"
"It's difficult to proceed in this heavy rain. There's a car down below, but it's wrecked to pieces. There's no trace of anyone inside..."
Yun Bixue's heart leaped into her throat. "That's great to hear. That's great to hear..." She muttered these words over and over again. If no one had been found, then there was a chance that everyone would be fine.
There was a very steep slope, leading to a dense forest below.
Yun Bixue and Xie Shiyi were about to follow the trail and walk down, but they were stopped by the rescuers. One of the rescuers said, "You can't go down there. It's too dangerous. A landslide can happen anytime."
Yun Bixue ignored their warning and continued walking. Without turning back, she answered, "We're not afraid."
"No, stop! You really can't go any further!"
Yun Bixue turned around. With reddened eyes, she glared at the people stopping her and raised her voice. "You can't hold me back. I want to look for my husband. If something were to happen to him, I don't want to live alone!" Her voice sounded resolute, as though she was swearing an oath.
Even though the sound of the rain was deafening, Yun Bixue's voice reverberated through the air. It stunned the rescuers in front of her, and they gaped at her in disbelief. How could there be such a silly woman in this world? Nonetheless, they admired her, and they were also envious of her husband.
Yun Bixue and Xie Shiyi searched while walking down the slope. The latter was one of the Xie family's men of sacrifice and possessed strong tracking skills. As for Yun Bixue, she had also been trained, and since she was very familiar with Xie Limo, the two of them made a great team despite feeling anxious. They searched carefully and thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned.
When they found a few car debris, Xie Shiyi had confirmed that it was indeed Young Master Xie's car. Despite this, she calmed herself down by thinking that nothing would happen to Young Master Xie. She still wanted to continue searching even though she had this awful feeling at the back of her mind.
After searching for several hours, they finally found Xie Limo behind an old tree.
As soon as Yun Bixue saw him, she rushed over and wrapped her arms around him. "Limo, Limo, what happened? Hubby, it's me..." She couldn't help but wail. She had successfully calmed her nerves down earlier, but the moment her eyes saw him, she could no longer hold back her emotions.
She used her fingers and prodded Xie Limo's nose. Luckily, he was still breathing. Beside her, Xie Shiyi heaved a sigh of relief after knowing that he was alive.
"Xie Shiyi, quick. Call the rescue team and get someone to help him... No, wait. We can't let anyone find out. It's dangerous. Call someone from the Xie family here. I'll guard him. I'll protect him with my life..." Even though Yun Bixue was feeling anxious, she said this in a calm voice.
She hugged Xie Limo tightly in her arms, and her entire body was shivering. She was frantic and scared. She knew that no matter how strong she was, she was still a woman with a weakness. She didn't want to cry, but she couldn't contain her tears.
After hearing her Young Madam's words, Xie Shiyi began to move and carry out her orders.
However, right at this moment, a bewitching voice was heard from behind. "Hello, Yun Bixue. What a coincidence. We meet again!"
Yun Bixue swung her head back instantly. When she saw Wang Qianjin, her whole body tensed as she got ready to defend herself. Her eyes were also brimming with murderous intent. "Wang Qianjin, what are you doing here?"
"Yun Bixue, don't feel so offended every time you see me. Don't forget that you hitched a ride on my motorcycle when you were in a hurry!"
"Stay right where you are! If you come any closer, I'll kill you!" She wanted to protect Xie Limo. Wang Qianjin wouldn't be here for no rhyme or reason. She guessed that he had come here for her husband.
However, as long as she was here, she would make sure that Limo was safe, even at the cost of her life.
Wang Qianjin watched as Yun Bixue hugged Xie Limo. A glint flashed across his eyes but vanished instantly. This was such an excellent opportunity. He had traveled far and wide to look for them, only to find them so easily now.
"Yun Bixue, you aren't as skilled as I am in martial arts. You won't be able to win against me."
Chapter 493 Fighting With Her Life
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A cold and murderous intent shot out of Yun Bixue's eyes when she heard the confidence in Wang Qianjin's words. "Young Master Wang, don't be too conceited. If you were to die right now, the balance between the Northern Xie and Southern Wang would be disrupted. Can you bear to lose everyone and everything? Besides, don't you think it's a pity to die just like that? Don't you feel that you haven't enjoyed life fully, Casanova Young Master Wang?"
Yun Bixue's words were dripping with provocation, causing Wang Qianjin to narrow his intoxicating eyes. He looked coldly at her and continued to smile. "Yun Bixue, you want to kill me, but it's such a shame that you're not capable enough."
Yun Bixue hugged Xie Limo even tighter, and the corners of her lips curled up. "You'll find out after we have a go. I may not win against you, but I might be able to kill you, Wang Qianjin!"
The corners of Wang Qianjin's eyes twitched. He drawled, "Oh, you might be able to kill me?"
At this point, Xie Shiyi had just finished checking Xie Limo's body and found nothing wrong with him. She exchanged glances with Yun Bixue. Their priority right now was to block and distract Wang Qianjin while they wait for the Xie family to arrive.
Yun Bixue looked at the mocking glint in Wang Qianjin's eyes and said in a determined voice, "Young Master Wang, anything is possible, didn't you know? Limo means the world to me, and to protect my world, I can definitely kill you!" Right from the start, Yun Bixue had developed a killing intent towards Wang Qianjin.
After listening to Yun Bixue's words, the look in Wang Qianjin's eyes changed. He clenched his hands into fists and eyed Xie Limo with envy. Why was someone still protecting him even in this life-and-death situation? He looked at Yun Bixue again and replied, "Everyone says that a married couple would stay together, but not in difficult times. What are you doing now? If you want to die, I can grant you that wish."
Yun Bixue entrusted Xie Limo to Xie Shiyi, then stood up in front of Xie Limo to shield him. Tilting her head up, she glared at Wang Qianjin. "Only a selfish person would feel that way. I won't die, and for my husband to survive, I will fight for him with my life. Tell me, who do you think will win?" While saying this, Yun Bixue whipped out two knives from her pockets.
"I see that you're ready to die. Do you really want to fight me? I suggest that you hand him over to me. I can help you deal with that person and also offer you the position of Young Madam Wang. How about that? The Northern Xie and Southern Wang share the same status and prestige. I can give you whatever Xie Limo can. Also, I'm more skilled than him, and I can guarantee that you'll enjoy yourself with me." Wang Qianjin suddenly changed his tune after he realized some things. He wasn't in a rush to deal Xie Limo anymore. Instead, he wanted to observe how Yun Bixue would respond. This woman had successfully attracted his attention.
His life had been dull and boring until now. Indeed, this sensation he was feeling was pretty exciting.
Yun Bixue was furious. She spat out, "Don't you dare mock our relationship. Who cares about the position of Young Madam Wang? Nobody wants that position. When he was willing to marry me, right at the start, I've already promised to myself that I'll stick to him for life if he doesn't abandon me. Don't you dare try to come in between us."
The smile on Wang Qianjin's face slowly disappeared. "Yun Bixue, didn't you marry him because of the Xie family's wealth?"
"No. Back then, he helped me, and he was willing to marry me. Now, I like him for who he is. Even if he's a nobody, I'll still be his wife!" Her words were loud and clear, and their weight made one's heart tremble uncontrollably.
Wang Qianjin's bewitching eyes shuddered, and he pursed his thin lips. After a moment, he said, "Very well, Yun Bixue, I'll give you a chance. If you can injure me, I'll let you off today. If you can't, I'll go ahead with my plan. You won't be able to stop his death." At that moment, Wang Qianjin's body radiated an overwhelming dominance. He looked ruthless and fierce—he was no longer the happy-go-lucky playboy.
Chapter 494 Everything Is Fine Now
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Wang Qianjin paused, then continued saying, "Of course, if you're afraid, you can take your words back any time. You won't be able to stop me anyway."
Yun Bixue turned around and looked at Xie Limo. She knelt and kissed him on his lips, and a tear trickled down from the corner of her eye as she whispered, "Limo, Hubby, give me strength. I'll take him down and make sure that he won't lay a finger on you." If this were, indeed, her last few moments in life, she thought that it would still be worthwhile if she could vie for some time for Xie Limo.
Wang Qianjin narrowed his bewitching eyes dangerously as he watched that scene unfold in front of him. It was, for him, an absolute eyesore.
Yun Bixue turned back to him with a cold glance and walked forward. With the two knives in her hands, she shouted, "Let's start!"
"Wonderful. You have courage and charisma," Wang Qianjin answered in admiration. Women with such a disposition were rare in noble families. No, the truth of the matter was that no other women like her existed in this world—Yun Bixue was the only one.
As soon as Wang Qianjin uttered the last word, the knives in Yun Bixue's hands whirled and spun towards him. Putting her life at stake, she mustered all her strength and never held back. She got rid of all the distractions in her head and focused solely on her mission to kill Wang Qianjin.
At first, Wang Qianjin didn't take her seriously—he was only having fun with his half-hearted attempts. However, after witnessing Yun Bixue's swift movements and deadly accuracy, he couldn't let his guard down anymore. Eventually, the two of them were locked into each other as they struggled to gain the upper hand, trading attacks and counterattacks.
Yun Bixue's movements were sharp and precise like a nimble leopard. Wielding the knives in both hands, her legs swung and kicked as she aggressively slashed forward. The sounds of their clashes accompanied the rain in this dense forest.
Regardless of speed or strength, they were evenly stacked up against each other.
Even though Yun Bixue had used up all her strength while searching for Xie Limo, she focused all the remaining energy in her body and fought with her life on the line.
Time passed by slowly. A short distance from them, Xie Shiyi held her breath as she watched the fight with eyes wide open. For her, to say that she was shocked was truly an understatement. She never knew that her Young Madam was so skilled at handling knives.
Indeed, no one knew about that. Yun Bixue possessed excellent innate skills when it came to working with knives. In addition to that, she had received training since she was a child and had specialized in using this weapon. She had never expected that she would be using these skills to protect her husband today. She felt fortunate and grateful that she had undergone constant training in the past. Today, her training was finally put to good use.
The sounds of their footsteps reverberated throughout the forest. Yun Bixue flashed a blindingly radiant smile at Wang Qianjin. It was beautiful yet lethal, and it made Wang Qianjin blink momentarily. Yun Bixue took advantage of this by stabbing him.
However, Wang Qianjin managed to evade the attack effortlessly. He said in a mocking tone, "You are no match for me, Yun Bixue, but I have to hand it to you, you're pretty skilled."
"Oh, really? Young Master Wang, you're too careless..." As she spoke, Yun Bixue continuously stabbed at him. Her weapon was flexible, and with her back-to-back attacks, he couldn't defend himself at all.
With a resounding slash, Wang Qianjin's shoulder was cut, and he bled in an instant.
Yun Bixue wanted to use this opportunity to kill him. She aimed the knife at his heart, but he shoved her away before she could even do it. Yun Bixue staggered and fell on the ground. She didn't care about herself and simply looked at Wang Qianjin. She smiled and said, "Young Master Wang, I won."
Wang Qianjin heard voices from afar and knew that the Xie family's backup had arrived. After glancing at Yun Bixue, he immediately took off without a word.
Yun Bixue spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered towards Xie Limo. Wrapping her arms around him, she said excitedly, "Limo, we're safe. We're safe."
When Xie Shiyi had confirmed that the Xie family's men of sacrifice had arrived, Yun Bixue finally passed out.
At this moment, Xie Limo regained his consciousness and embraced Yun Bixue. The look in his eyes was complicated, showing a mix of pain and worry. He sighed helplessly as he thought, "This woman!" She absolutely left him speechless.
Beside them, Xie Shiyi blurted out in surprise, "Young Master Xie?" Had Young Master Xie been alright all this time? What was going on?
Chapter 495 A Gem
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Xie Limo waved his hand at Xie Shiyi, ordering her to not say a word for the time being. He looked at Yun Bixue's battered body, and his heart began to throb painfully. It was as though a knife was thrashing around in his heart. He had never felt this way before, and today, the pain in his heart was real.
He wiped the dirt off Yun Bixue's lips with a touch that was so gentle, as though he was touching a very precious and valuable gem. With her in his arms, he bent down and used his sleeves to wipe her bruised leg. He then removed his shoes and put them on Yun Bixue's feet gently.
All of his actions were very soft and tender. Without a doubt, she was the most precious and important person in his heart.
Xie Shiyi was utterly confused at this unexpected turn of events, but seeing how loving Young Master Xie was to Young Madam, she didn't dare to say a word.
At this moment, Xie Liu walked out from a dark spot and stopped beside Xie Shiyi. Knocking on her head, he said in a scolding tone, "What happened to your judgment? You clearly knew that it would be dangerous, but you still allowed Young Madam to come."
Xie Shiyi lowered her head, blaming herself. "It was my fault."
"Although you have failed to do your job well, there's something that's still considered satisfactory. You listened to Young Madam's orders and followed her."
"I should have killed Young Master Wang. Young Madam wouldn't—"
"No, you did the right thing. If you attacked, it would only infuriate Young Master Wang. It's still not time for the Xie and Wang families to break their peace. It's best for Young Madam to settle the score this time around."
Xie Shiyi understood some of it, but she still had some doubts. "Xie Liu, what's going on? Is Young Master Xie alright?"
"Young Master Xie has experienced this kind of situation countless times since he was a child. Have you ever seen Young Master Xie injured before? We were just trying to lure out the mastermind, but then..." Xie Liu didn't continue, but everyone knew what he was getting at.
The men of sacrifice who came with them had never expected to see such an astonishing scene. Young Madam was too powerful and dominating. After hearing those words, even the emotionless men of sacrifice felt like crying.
From that moment on, the members of the Xie family who had witnessed that scene began to acknowledge Yun Bixue's status sincerely. Their respect towards her started to grow deep within them.
On the way back, Xie Limo wrapped Yun Bixue in his arms, shielding her from the wind and rain. Finally, they got in the car.
Yun Bixue remained unconscious, but she was murmuring some words from time to time. Xie Limo lowered his head and tried to make out what she was saying, only to discover that Yun Bixue was consistently calling out his name.
At that moment, Xie Limo had the urge to cry. For more than twenty years, he had yet to shed a single tear. Now, he felt a stinging sensation in his eyes as they reddened, and his grip on Yun Bixue's arm tightened. Lowering his head, he whispered softly and warmly into her ear, "My dear, I'm here. I've always been here. We're safe. Don't be afraid, just sleep. Rest well. It was all a dream..."
With Xie Limo's soothing words, Yun Bixue finally fell into a deep slumber. His head remained lowered as he watched her, as though he couldn't get enough of her.
It was as though today's mission had never existed, and he didn't care that his plans had been interrupted. He only looked at her. Nothing was more important to him now than Yun Bixue.
Xie Liu drove throughout the night. Xie Limo brought Yun Bixue back to their home in Ning An City and hurriedly called Ling Nanchen to check her injuries.
When Ling Nanchen arrived and saw Yun Bixue, he had a lot to say to Xie Limo, but when he opened his mouth to say something, the latter shot an icy glare at him. Because of this, he could only shut his mouth and examine her. In fact, he had never seen Xie Limo look so worried. He would like to steal a few glances at him, but he couldn't.
"How is she?"
"How dare you still ask me about her condition? Who treats their wife like that? Don't you even know how serious her injuries are?"
Chapter 496 The Whole City Reacts
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After hearing Ling Nanchen's words, Xie Limo knitted his brows and grabbed his collar. He commanded, "Hurry up and tell me."
Ling Nanchen's neck was hurting from being choked. Looking at Xie Limo's ashen expression, he could only reassure him. "Don't worry, she's fine. In fact, it's a good thing that she unleashed all her pent-up energy. But still, you're so cruel. You said you love her, but do you love her enough? Do you love her very much?"
"Love?" A glint flashed across Xie Limo's exquisite eyes. He couldn't answer whether he loved her or not.
"If she's fine, you may leave."
"I've prescribed some medicine for her. You can just collect it at the pharmacy. When she wakes up fully recovered, she would have already overcome her body's limits, and her strength and agility would improve."
After Ling Nanchen left, Xie Limo sat in front of the window with Yun Bixue. He gently caressed her face and whispered softly, "You're always making me worried. What should I do with you, my dear wife?" As he spoke, Xie Limo lowered his head and kissed Yun Bixue's forehead. He then gently took off her clothes and cleaned her body. After changing her into a fresh set of clothes, he covered her with the blanket.
He did all these in an extremely gentle manner, as though he was handling a precious object.
In her sleep, Yun Bixue felt like she had landed on warm clouds, and when she realized that Xie Limo was with her in this sea of clouds, she continued her deep slumber peacefully.
The following day, Ning An City declared a state of emergency. Even its citizens could feel the solemn atmosphere.
All the law enforcement officers were on standby for orders, and they didn't dare to let their guard down. Every single checkpoint and juncture was guarded by the officers, and they were armed with high-powered guns as they patrolled their surroundings. Any suspicious individuals would be taken away.
For this reason, the citizens of Ning An City didn't dare to go outside for leisure—they merely passed their days quietly. As expected, several gangs began to create trouble every day.
Hatchet Lin, a gang leader, was escorted into a car by two men wearing black suits. He was 'invited' to a villa somewhere.
Once they arrived at the villa, Xie Liu stared at Hatchet Lin, who stood before him. The former simply didn't like what he saw, but he really needed people like him to show their worth. He asked, "Hatchet Lin, right?"
Hatchet Lin might have a wretched appearance, but he still kept up with the times. The moment he looked at the person in front of him and felt the aura emanating from his body, he knew that he couldn't afford to offend this person. He nodded and bowed slightly as he replied, "Yes, yes. I am Hatchet Lin. Do you have any orders for me, sir?"
Xie Liu didn't say a single word and just played with the dagger in his hands. He then threw the dagger casually towards Hatchet Lin's face, piercing the cupboard behind the latter with a large slit.
Hatchet Lin's Adam's apple bobbed as he gulped. He had definitely experienced the feeling of looming death earlier, almost peeing his pants in fear. He had encountered countless people, and this sort of dark atmosphere was one that he should never ever trifle with.
"I have no orders, but Young Master Xie said that as long as you listen well and capture that person, all of you gang members and hooligans can continue your ways. If you don't do your job well, oh, all of you would end up like that cupboard. Of course, you wouldn't be satisfied with just that. I still have this..." When Xie Liu said the last sentence, he took out a gun with a silencer and aimed its barrel at the gang leader. He even made a few shooting gestures and blew on it.
In an instant, Hatchet Lin knelt down to show his obedience and loyalty. He would agree to everything Xie Liu said.
While Yun Bixue was sleeping, all the different forces in Ning An City began to get into their positions. They would strike stealthily and capture the people in the photo that had been sent to them earlier. This would lure out the masterminds who hired the assassins and force them to reveal their identities.
Chapter 497 Young Master Xie's Wrath
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Under such circumstances, the atmosphere in Ning An City was extremely tense. Everyone couldn't help but feel that something would blow up at any moment.
The noble families in Ning An City continued to hold secret meetings. In a room somewhere, the Demon supported herself with her walking stick as she yelled, "Was that necessary? We can't just go outside now and risk showing our faces! It's all because of you and your stupid mission! What are we going to do now? Ahhh! I'm going crazy! I've never felt so trapped. It's all your fault! It's all your fault! Why the hell did you even take this damn mission?"
The Viper looked at the infuriated Demon and answered weakly, "I didn't know that Xie Limo could be so powerful. No wonder no one was willing to accept this mission. The bounty on his head is now sky-high."
"Hmph! How bold of you! You wanted to kill Xie Limo for bragging rights, but you just made things worse for us! Even if we can get out of this unscathed, we'll become a laughing stock!"
"Xie Limo is too cunning. I didn't expect that he'll be in cahoots with the gangs. He simply blocked off all our escape routes. Looks like we can only fight our way out."
...
Despite Xie Limo's orders to keep it a secret, some people still found out that Yun Bixue was injured. Meng Xinyan, in particular, learned about it when she had eavesdropped on Su Lenghan's phone call. Grabbing her swollen stomach, she burst into laughter, and her gloating smile was oozing with malice.
Meanwhile, even the flagship store of Star's Fate Jewelry couldn't sustain itself any longer. Xu Miaodan was absolutely livid, smashing everything in sight. She yelled at the top of her voice as she raged at the managers. "What happened to all of you? What did you do? It's impossible for Star's Fate Jewelry to end up in this state! It's been doing well all along! What do you mean it cannot keep up anymore? You're all managers, aren't you? Tell me! You! You're even a professor from overseas! Is this how you manage a business? You're getting a hefty paycheck every month! What am I paying you for? Are you that incompetent? Ahh!"
This was the first time that Xu Miaodan disregarded her public image and lost her cool.
Not far from this scene, Li Xu watched on secretly. He had always been a bystander, observing by the side. He had put two and two together and guessed that this was all because of Xu Miaodan. Because she had offended Yun Bixue, she had also offended someone that she shouldn't have, and this ended up with Star's Fate Jewelry in a mess.
At this moment, Jiang Jingshan walked into the room and saw Xu Miaodan's disgraceful outburst. Without a word, she slapped Xu Miaodan, causing the latter's face to turn sideways with a noticeable handprint.
Stunned and speechless, Xu Miaodan looked at Jiang Jingshan but didn't dare to retaliate. She could only suppress her anger and ask, "Miss Jiang, did you just slap me?"
"You deserve more than that. I'm already easy on you. It's all your fault that the entire Star's Fate Jewelry has closed down. My Jiang family has entrusted everything to your Xu family, and this is how you repay us? By managing it poorly? You even tried to hide things from me sometime back. If I didn't find out, would you still hide everything from me?"
"Miss Jiang, what has it got to do with me?"
Jiang Jingshan grabbed a fistful of Xu Miaodan's hair and slammed her on the floor. "What do you think? You've offended someone that you shouldn't have! Star's Fate Jewelry brings in billions of profits every year, and you've messed it up. I'll go back and discuss this with my grandfather. Your Xu family better start thinking about how you'll make up for this! Even if I kill you, I won't get several billion a year! Hmph!" With a scoff, Jiang Jingshan spun on her heels and strutted away. Judging from her expression, it was apparent that she was furious.
...
At the same time, in Country E, Yun Bilu didn't get to see Elder Sister Bai. She would secretly drop by every other day in the White House to look for her. Sometimes, she would linger for a whole day, but her efforts were all in vain. She couldn't catch a glimpse of her at all.
As luck would have it, however, she finally saw Bai Yaoyao strolling along the streets, but she was surrounded by five to six people. Although they looked like maids, their bearing and expressions revealed that they were trained. They trailed closely behind Bai Yaoyao, never leaving her out of their sight.
Chapter 498 The Bird Locked Up In The Golden Cage
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Yun Bilu really wanted to approach Bai Yaoyao, but she held herself back. She was full of suspicions and thought that there was something fishy about the situation.
Regardless of her aura or the way she dressed, Elder Sister Bai looked better than before. The only drawback was she appeared fragile and skinny now.
Not only that, these maids treated Elder Sister Bai with utmost respect, but they followed too close for comfort.
Seeing all these, Yun Bilu couldn't help but feel utterly confused.
...
Bai Yaoyao looked at the white clouds dotting the blue sky and enjoyed the scenery around her. Breathing in the fresh air, she felt that her body was finally alive, and her heart was truly beating.
"Miss Bai, we've been out for a long time. We should have gone back earlier!"
Bai Yaoyao smirked and said, "Why? I can't even come out now?"
The maid hurriedly bowed and apologized. "I beg for Miss Bai's forgiveness. It's because Sir will be here in a moment."
Bai Yaoyao frowned. She really didn't know how she should face that person. She felt exhausted and desperately wanted to escape. She was just like a bird locked up in a golden cage. She craved to spread her wings and fly, but she had no means of escaping.
He captured her heart, and now, her body was held captive as well.
Bai Yaoyao raised her head and looked around, but she didn't notice anything peculiar. She sighed and said, "Alright, let's go back." She understood that it wasn't these maids' fault—they were just put in a spot. The last time she sneaked out and escaped, Xirong Ziye had secretly sent his subordinates to bring her back. The maids who had been taking care of her at that time were all demoted, and she never saw them ever again.
That was why she bided for time. She waited patiently for him to agree to let her leave, but after such a long time, he was still reluctant.
Bai Yaoyao felt that everything that happened in the past was a blur. In the beginning, she had no idea about his identity. She thought that he was just a poor man who was very hardworking and ambitious. To win over his heart, she spared no effort and even did a lot of disgraceful and wrong things for him. However, he never wavered. She just made him hate and mock her.
Now, their roles had ironically reversed. She wanted to escape, but he wouldn't let her.
Back then, she was very fond of him and so in love with him. She did everything to have him, but when she started to feel hurt and tired of her love for him, he refused to let her go. In truth, there was no difference between being in the White House and in a cage.
Looking at the courteous maids behind her, Bai Yaoyao kept her emotions in check and said, "Let's go back now!"
After a while, the sounds of an approaching car could be heard indoors. A cool and handsome man alighted from the car. He radiated a domineering aura. When he saw Bai Yaoyao, his demeanor and rigid expression turned slightly warmer and gentler.
When he realized that Bai Yaoyao was lying on the couch with the temperature of the air conditioner set so low, he lashed out, "How are you taking care of your Madam? Why is the air conditioner set to such a low temperature?"
Bai Yaoyao lazily looked up and glanced at Xirong Ziye. Even though her heart felt drained now, it was still beating faster when she saw him. "Don't take it out on them. I wasn't sleeping. I was just tired."
Xirong Ziye's expression changed. He walked over to her and held her hands. "Yaoyao, as long as you stay here, everyone will do as you say."
Bai Yaoyao scoffed, "Xirong Ziye, what's my status if I remain here? You're engaged to Miss Xia Mu, and she is your rightful fiancée. You want me to stay here as your mistress? I did like you in the past, but I won't allow you to trample all over my feelings just like that!"
Xirong Ziye's grip on Bai Yaoyao's hands tightened. He said coldly, "Bai Yaoyao, I didn't like you back then, but you were very persistent. Now that you have caught my attention, you want to run away?" As soon as he said the last word, he held Bai Yaoyao's head and kissed her madly.
Chapter 499 Young Master Huang Is Back
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Using his right hand, Xirong Ziye gently touched Bai Yaoyao's lips, slowly wiping the blood off it. He asked, "Do your teeth hurt from biting too hard?"
Bai Yaoyao shivered, and her heart shuddered as well. Even though he had trapped her here, she couldn't deny that his occasional dominating words had caused her heart to race again. She was thoroughly captivated.
He possessed such skills, and that was why she had fallen head over heels in love with him. Her love for him drove her to commit many misdeeds, and now, the two of them had become so entangled that she didn't even know what was going on.
Xirong Ziye lowered his head and looked at Bai Yaoyao. He asked, "Yaoyao, admit it. You still love me. Don't leave anymore, okay?"
Bai Yaoyao tilted her head up and looked at him in the eye. She answered furiously, "Xirong Ziye, you're so selfish. I feel like a bird trapped in a cage. You know my personality, don't you? I don't like this at all. Besides, you have a fiancée, and I don't want to be your mistress."
Xirong Ziye raised his brows. "When I had my first love, didn't you barge into my world too? That's why you actually don't mind this, Yaoyao."
"Ahh, Xirong Ziye, you didn't have a woman by your side back then. I had no clue that you were infatuated with someone else at all. Besides, she had a boyfriend, so the two of you were not in a relationship. I'm not a mistress that time. Please do not insult me..."
Xirong Ziye bent down and leaned near Bai Yaoyao's ear. He gently kissed her and replied softly, "I won't insult you. As long as you stay here, I'll do anything."
"Xirong Ziye, if you trap me here forever, you'll only have my body. My heart will die, and I'll become an empty shell. Will you like that? You just want to punish me for everything that I've done after you gained some authority and power!"
"If you don't like it here, I can arrange for somewhere else."
"Is there any difference? I'll still be a caged bird. I can't fly anywhere else." Bai Yaoyao thought that she knew everything there was to know about Xirong Ziye, but she hadn't been able to understand him at all. As she mulled over it, she realized that she had been stubbornly clinging to her beliefs and had never really understood him before.
Because of her anger, Bai Yaoyao's face was flushed, as though she was blushing from embarrassment and something else. Xirong Ziye noticed it, and a fire surged from his heart through his head. He replied in a low voice, "Yaoyao, satisfy me first, and I will arrange for someone to let you go outside. As long as you don't escape, I'll let you go out more frequently."
Without waiting for her reply, Xirong Ziye kissed her aggressively. His hands slid down and brought out waves of shudders in her, one after another. A tingling sensation coursed through her body, eventually touching her heart.
A glint flashed across Bai Yaoyao's eyes. If she could find a chance to escape from him, she could do this. This time, Bai Yaoyao didn't evade nor struggle. Instead, she matched his actions and was as aggressive as him.
This made the fire within Xirong Ziye burn even brighter. In the bedroom, their passion was endless and accompanied by their seductive sounds. No one knew about it, and no one interrupted them.
...
Yun Bilu had roughly figured things out and knew why Elder Sister Bai was here. With a goal in mind, she would wait for an opportunity before sneaking in. At the moment, however, she wanted to look for someone who would help her as she had absolutely no chance of entering by herself. The security of this place was really tight.
It was, indeed, like a luxurious bird cage.
Yun Bilu sighed as she turned around to return to school. Unfortunately, she couldn't hail a cab no matter how hard she tried.
...
When Huang Yize was seen carrying his luggage back to school, Ji Zhiye and the rest were extremely thrilled. Their idol had finally returned.
Yun Bilu's roommates heard about it as well, and they leaped in joy outside the meeting room. They grabbed Xiao Huan's arm excitedly and exclaimed, "Hurry up, hurry up! Let's go and tell Bilu. She'll be so happy."
Xiao Huan pulled them back and said, "Didn't you guys know? Bilu went out again today. She's away the entire day, and she hasn't returned yet. We won't be able to see her now."
At that very moment, Huang Yize was on his way to the student union room, and he overheard those words.
Chapter 500 Young Master Huang Picks Up Personally
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Huang Yize paused in his steps, and his expression changed. He raised his head from the document he was reading to look at the three people in front of him. His gaze remained indifferent, but his brows were furrowed.
With just a single glance, Xiao Huan and the rest quaked in their shoes. Oh no, was this for real? How unlucky they were to have Young Master Huang come out of nowhere and return at this exact moment?
Xiao Huan gulped and said, "Ahh, haha, the thing is... Young Master Huang, Bilu just went out for a stroll. She'll be back soon." After speaking, Xiao Huan regretted her words. Why couldn't she just bite her tongue and say nothing? The way she explained it only made things even more obvious.
Chu Xin and Xiao Nan backed Xiao Huan up by nodding their heads vigorously. They were afraid that Huang Yize didn't believe them, and seeing the look on his face, things were not going great. The atmosphere around them turned cold, and they couldn't help but shiver.
Huang Yize replied blandly, "She'll be back soon, but she won't be staying at the dorm tonight?"
The three girls were speechless. Young Master Huang remembered that incident the other night so clearly. However, once they recovered from their shock, they realized that something was wrong. Young Master Huang was not in school during that time, so how did he know about it?
Seeing their stunned expressions, Huang Yize asked bluntly, "Where did she go?"
"Huh?" Chu Xin could not react in time since the topic had changed too quickly.
"You guys really don't know where she went?"
The three of them could only shake their heads.
Huang Yize's expression turned cold, and the atmosphere around him became so palpable that one could feel the chilly air.
"Well, it's like this... Little Lulu has been keeping to herself lately, and even we don't know where she went. Whenever she comes back, she looks troubled and depressed. Could she be seeing someone?" Xiao Nan chattered carelessly and said the last sentence without much thought.
Chu Xin was alarmed and gripped Xiao Nan's waist tightly, shooting her a meaningful look. Should they be talking about something like this?
Xiao Nan sucked in a cold breath and shook her head immediately. "Ahaha! How is that possible? Our Little Lulu is very loyal to Young Master Huang. She couldn't have fallen for another person."
"Yeah, that's right. Our Little Lulu misses you so much. She even lost her appetite. Of course, she only has you in her heart."
"Yes, yes. Little Lulu would do anything for you..."
While the three of them were saying those flattering words, Huang Yize had already stashed his documents and left in quick strides.
The three girls looked at his departing figure and let out a breath of relief. They patted their chests, and one of them said, "Young Master Huang's aura is too overwhelming. I have no idea how Little Lulu can bear with it."
"Hey, our Little Lulu is no small fry. No matter how strong Young Master Huang's aura is, she can handle it. But, frankly speaking, where has she been going recently? She's not even telling us about it."
"She has her reasons. We need to understand that and respect her. When she finds out that Young Master Huang came back, she will definitely be happy and surprised."
...
At that moment, Yun Bilu, who was waiting at the sidewalk for a cab, was getting impatient. Just when she was about to blow her top, a car pulled over beside her.
Yun Bilu's eyes shone like a radar signal, and she quickly ran over to the passenger seat.
Before she could say anything, the car window rolled down and revealed Huang Yize's deviously captivating face. She almost staggered in shock.
While Yun Bilu stood rooted on her spot, Huang Yize said coldly, "Get on."
"Ah?" Yun Bilu was gawking at him. She couldn't recover in time because of the surprise and shock she had just received.
"If you're not getting on, I'm driving off!" Huang Yize looked at Yun Bilu's confused look. He knitted his brows as his eyes shone in the dim light.