Chapter 135
Chapter 135
Chu Residence —
Chu Xiong, unable to reach his son, felt a heavy weight in his heart.
Had something happened?
Or was it as Zheng Feifan had said?
Had that rebellious son of his lured Lin Chuqing out and made a move on her?
Was he too afraid to answer his calls?
This was troublesome…
His son’s reckless actions had disrupted his plans.
To prevent Zheng Feifan from being driven to desperation, Chu Xiong decided to act preemptively.
He had no intention of ending up like Zhao Media.
Over the past few days, he had made extensive preparations to deal with Zheng Feifan.
Zheng Feifan was a master of hidden strength, a formidable opponent.
But Chu Xiong, the head of a billion-dollar family, was no pushover either.
“Do you have anything else to say?”
Seeing that Chu Xiong’s calls had gone unanswered, and recalling that President Lin Chuqing hadn’t answered either, Zheng Feifan’s anger boiled over. He glared coldly at Chu Xiong as he spoke.
Chu Xiong maintained his composure.
“What do I need to say to you? If the calls aren’t going through, it just means my son is busy. He might have already gone to sleep.”
“If there’s anything, we’ll find him tomorrow and clarify things face to face.”
“Also… this is my home. If there’s nothing else, I’ll have to ask you to leave. Otherwise, don’t blame me for calling the police…”
Chu Xiong began to usher him out.
A billionaire like him being questioned by a mere security guard—what kind of situation was this?
Since they were destined to be enemies, there was nothing more to say.
“Fine, fine…”
Zheng Feifan, furious, let out a cold laugh.
“I’ll leave. I’ll wait for tomorrow’s outcome. If I find out that your worthless son harmed Lin Chuqing, I’ll skin him alive.”
With that, a wave of killing intent surged from him, pressing down on Chu Xiong.
Even though Chu Xiong had long held a position of power and exuded an imposing aura, he couldn’t help but feel a shiver of fear under this pressure.
After issuing his warning, Zheng Feifan left.
Before leaving, he glanced subtly at Yao Xinrui, who had been standing to the side watching the scene unfold.
Such a beautiful woman, yet she was this man’s wife.
It was like a fine cabbage being devoured by a pig…
After Zheng Feifan left, Chu Xiong sat on the sofa and began making calls.
Yao Xinrui glanced at him, then returned to her private bedroom to sleep.
She couldn’t care less about what was happening in the Chu family.
In fact, she secretly wished for their downfall.
That way, she could regain her freedom.
And be with Xu Hao…
Pah! Pah!
Why was she even thinking such things?
Yao Xinrui shook her head, trying to clear her mind.
But ever since her intimate encounters with Xu Hao, his image kept popping up in her thoughts.
Wasn’t it said that the path to a woman’s heart was through… well, that?
Clearly… Xu Hao’s conquest was having an effect.
Zheng Feifan returned to his company.
It was already very late.
If something had really happened, it was too late to do anything about it now.
Not knowing where Lin Chuqing was, he could only wait for her to arrive at the company the next day.
This night was destined to be torturous for Zheng Feifan.
And for Lin Chuqing as well.
It lasted until dawn…
Staying up late was bad for one’s health, but Xu Hao often pulled all-nighters.
Thanks to his exceptional physique, he didn’t feel much fatigue.
At the moment, he was fiddling with a pinhole camera.
It turned out he hadn’t removed it when he entered earlier.
He had recorded some of the events.
Only some, though, as many angles were out of view.
Xu Hao hesitated for a moment.
Then, without a second thought, he deleted all the footage.
This was a world fused with urban novel elements.
Who knew if some hacker protagonist might pop up and steal the video?
That would be a disaster.
Once he acquired some hacking skills, he could consider saving some romantic moments with the female lead.
But for now, it was better not to take the risk.
As for the pinhole camera, Xu Hao gave it a light squeeze.
With his hidden strength, it shattered into countless pieces, which he casually tossed into the trash.
He glanced at the sleeping ice queen beside him.
A wave of drowsiness washed over him.
Xu Hao wrapped his arms around the fragrant female lead and drifted off to sleep.
They slept until the afternoon.
Lin Chuqing’s eyelids fluttered, and she opened her eyes.
After a moment of confusion, her vision gradually focused.
Then she felt something and frowned slightly.
Memories of the previous night flooded her mind.
She had come to meet Chu Xiaotian, only to be drugged…
Just as she was on the verge of despair, President Xu had coincidentally appeared.
He chased away Chu Xiaotian and his lackey.
She had thanked him and asked him to take her to the hospital.
But as Xu Hao helped her out, she could no longer suppress the effects of the drug and threw herself at him.
The memories that followed were… intense.
Under Xu Hao’s deliberate guidance, Lin Chuqing’s impression was that she had been the one taking the initiative.
Xu Hao had merely been a passive participant.
“Oh my god… I actually forced myself on President Xu.”
Lin Chuqing’s expression shifted, a mix of emotions swirling within her.
She didn’t know how to face the reality of what had happened.
After all, President Xu was around the same age as her father.
He had seven daughters.
A wife. A family.
And yet, she had done such a thing.
What should she do?
Thinking back to how Xu Hao had helped her before, giving her an advance payment and showing her great trust, she felt a pang of guilt.
She might have ruined his family.
The effects of the drug had been so strong, lasting until dawn.
Thankfully, Xu Hao’s stamina was extraordinary, allowing her to endure until the effects wore off.
“Pah! Pah!”
“Lin Chuqing, what are you thinking? At a time like this, you’re still dwelling on that? Think about how you’re going to face President Xu!”
Perhaps the drug hadn’t completely worn off.
Despite feeling guilty toward Xu Hao, her thoughts kept drifting back to the events of the night, filling her with self-reproach.
Then, Lin Chuqing directed all her negative emotions toward Chu Xiaotian.
If he hadn’t drugged her, she would never have forced herself on President Xu.
Lin Chuqing gritted her teeth in hatred.
This was no longer just about the security guard’s assault or the enmity between them.
Even if the Chu family wanted to reconcile, she wouldn’t allow it.
Chu Xiaotian had to pay for what he’d done…
Suddenly, Lin Chuqing noticed Xu Hao stirring, a sign that he was waking up.
She immediately tensed up.
Xu Hao pretended to wake up after a long, exhausting night.
“President Xu, I’m sorry… I was drugged last night, which is why I acted that way toward you…”
Lin Chuqing’s personality dictated that she wouldn’t shirk responsibility. She admitted it outright.
“Sigh…”
Xu Hao let out a sigh.
“I never expected something like this to happen. I’m fine, but you, President Lin…”
His gaze fell on a small stain on the sheets.
Lin Chuqing followed his gaze, her cheeks flushing red.
“You’re still a pure maiden, and I, an old man, did such a thing to you. How can I ever make it up to you?”
Xu Hao put on a look of deep remorse.
“President Xu, please don’t think that way…”
Lin Chuqing was startled.
She was a woman of clear principles.
If Xu Hao had been the one to drug her, she would never have forgiven him.
But the opposite was true.
Xu Hao hadn’t harmed her; he had saved her.
If he hadn’t shown up in time, she would have been violated.
All she felt toward him was gratitude and guilt.
So, seeing Xu Hao’s remorse, she quickly spoke up to stop him.
“I don’t blame you at all. You saved me. I should be thanking you.”
Xu Hao was pleased.
This ice queen was already firmly in his grasp.
Lin Chuqing was known for her iron will and decisive actions, earning her the title of Ice Queen CEO.
But as the female lead, she had a strong moral compass and a clear sense of justice.
If you could make her feel deeply grateful or guilty toward you, she was yours to command…
Asking her out for a meal or a date wouldn’t be met with the same rejection as Chu Xiaotian had faced.
She might even agree to other conditions.
This was the opening Xu Hao had been looking for.
By constantly getting close to her, he would gradually work his way into her heart.
Until she was completely his.
However, Xu Hao felt that he needed to push a little further. So he spoke with righteous sincerity.
“How can that be? I’ve still wronged you. How about this… we’ll announce the news, and I’ll marry you…”
Xu Hao realized that this was a surefire way to win her over.
I have a family, but I’m willing to give it all up, disregarding public opinion, to marry you.
How noble, how deep, how responsible.
Wouldn’t that move her to tears?
Of course, such words had to be used on the right woman.
For someone like Lin Chuqing, who valued principles and integrity, this was the perfect approach.
Lin Chuqing was stunned.
Seeing the sincerity and deep emotion in Xu Hao’s eyes, she felt a wave of感动.
It was her fault, yet Xu Hao was the one feeling guilty.
He even offered to marry her.
Xu Hao had a happy family.
A dignified wife, daughters who were stunning beauties.
Yet, despite all that, he felt he had wronged her and was willing to be with her.
President Xu was truly too good.
Moved as she was, Lin Chuqing wouldn’t allow Xu Hao to go through with it.
“President Xu, you mustn’t do that. You have a family. I can’t let you sacrifice so much for me.”
Xu Hao smiled inwardly.
This ice queen was already his.
All that was left was to wait for the right moment to make her his completely.
It was her fault to begin with.
What kind of mess was it to ruin Xu Hao’s family?
And then there was his status.
Xu Hao was a business legend, also known as the “most devoted man.”
He frequently participated in charity events, donating countless sums.
He was an idol admired by many.
If he divorced his wife and ended up with her, his image would surely collapse, leading to public condemnation.
Lin Chuqing would never harm her savior, so she hurriedly said,
“Please don’t, President Xu. That would be bad for both of us. Let’s just treat this as a dream, as if nothing happened, okay? I’m begging you.”
Lin Chuqing spoke with genuine emotion, even pleading.
“Alright, but…”
Xu Hao reluctantly agreed, then suddenly changed his tone.
Lin Chuqing’s heart tightened.
She was afraid Xu Hao would make their affair public, but then she heard him slowly say,
“I can’t treat what happened between us as just a dream.
Since I’ve done wrong, I must take responsibility. If you don’t want me to marry you, I’ll make it up to you in other ways. You can’t refuse…”
Lin Chuqing exhaled, feeling slightly relieved.
It turned out Xu Hao still felt guilty and wanted to compensate her.
This was better than exposing their affair.
Lin Chuqing didn’t refuse anymore, though her emotions were complicated.
She hadn’t forgotten that everything was her fault.
Xu Hao’s guilt only made her feel even more remorseful.
Seeing her agree, Xu Hao smiled.
“Director Lin… or should I call you Chuqing? ‘Director Lin’ sounds too formal.”
“Whatever President Xu prefers.”
Lin Chuqing felt a weight lift off her shoulders and smiled for the first time since waking up.
“And don’t call me ‘President Xu’ anymore. You’re about the same age as my eldest daughter, and I’m around the same age as your father. Just call me Uncle Xu…”
Xu Hao began subtly closing the distance between them.
And calling him “Uncle” added an extra layer of interest.
If Lin Chuqing had called him “Uncle” last night,
they wouldn’t have lasted until dawn—they’d have gone until sunset.
Lin Chuqing was momentarily stunned but still said,
“Uncle Xu.”
She felt a strange sensation in her heart.
She couldn’t help but think of last night, being with someone of Uncle Xu’s age.
It made her even more embarrassed.
“Hmm…”
Xu Hao responded, then stared straight at Lin Chuqing.
Lin Chuqing, not hearing Xu Hao’s voice, looked up in confusion.
She found Xu Hao gazing at her intently.
Only then did Lin Chuqing realize her state.
She quickly reached for the blanket to cover herself,
but Xu Hao grabbed her hand.
“Chuqing, you’re so beautiful…”
[Ding… Lin Chuqing is overwhelmed with guilt, emotional value +789…] [Ding… Lin Chuqing is overcome with shyness, emotional value +987…]
Out of guilt toward Xu Hao,
Lin Chuqing only struggled symbolically before letting him continue.
Later, after the two freshened up, they went to a restaurant for a meal.
Xu Hao noticed she seemed uncomfortable and offered to take her home.
Lin Chuqing declined, saying she was fine.
She was heading to the company anyway.
A day’s worth of work had piled up, and no matter her current relationship with Xu Hao, she couldn’t let her employees find out.
Xu Hao understood.
“Uncle Xu, goodbye…”
After bidding farewell to Xu Hao, Lin Chuqing drove back to the company.
At the company entrance,
a disheveled figure was sitting.
From last night until now, Lin Chuqing’s phone had been unanswered.
Zheng Feifan’s heart was ice-cold.
Just how badly had she been treated?
As Zheng Feifan grew increasingly anxious, considering going to the police to report her missing,
Lin Chuqing’s car appeared.
After glancing at the surrounding security guards, Zheng Feifan opened the gate and followed her.
Lin Chuqing parked her car and got out.
Taking a large step, she winced in pain.
Last night had lasted until dawn,
and in the afternoon, Xu Hao had been with her again,
leaving her even more sore.
“Director Lin…”
A trembling voice called out.
Lin Chuqing turned and saw Zheng Feifan, wide-eyed and stunned.
Zheng Feifan was heartbroken.
He could tell at a glance what state Lin Chuqing was in.
Her eyes were glistening, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she winced as she walked, exuding a mature charm…
She had definitely been taken advantage of last night.
Why could he tell so easily?
Because he had seen this state before—on his beautiful landlady, Xiao Wanling.
A wave of guilt and regret washed over him.
He had failed to protect Lin Chuqing.
This was his goddess.
And she had been ruined…
His heart ached painfully.
Then, all his emotions turned to rage.
“Director Lin, what happened last night? Was it that Chu Xiaotian?”
Chu Xiaotian?
Mentioning that name filled Lin Chuqing with uncontrollable anger.
It was all because that guy had drugged her.
Taking a deep breath to calm herself,
Lin Chuqing coldly said to Zheng Feifan,
“What I do is none of your business. Let me remind you again—you’re fired. Get out of my company.”
Yesterday, Zheng Feifan had beaten up two elderly people.
If she hadn’t intervened in time, it would have caused serious damage to the company’s reputation.
Zheng Feifan was nothing but bad luck.
Last time, because of him, they had made enemies with the Chu family.
This time, because of him, the company’s reputation was almost ruined.
She had to fire him.
Zheng Feifan, sensing her thoughts, quickly explained,
“Director Lin, those two old guys were scammers. I was framed.”
“That just shows you’re not very bright. You can’t even handle a simple emergency. How can I trust you with the security department?”
“Go to accounting to collect your salary and leave. Don’t force me to announce this company-wide…”
Lin Chuqing ignored him and walked into the company building.
Zheng Feifan was left standing there, utterly devastated.
Meanwhile, at a small hotel—
Li Xiao and Chu Xiaotian were losing their minds…