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Chu Xuan stared intently at the screen, his eyes bloodshot, almost bursting out of their sockets.

The excruciating pain in his legs and the intense pain in his heart intertwined, giving him an urge to vomit.

Is this the goddess he risked his life to protect?

This is why he cursed Feng Ling and offended women all over the world for her sake?

"Hahaha……"

Chu Xuan let out a broken laugh, tears and snot streaming down his face, his expression contorted like a demon.

It turns out the clown was myself.

For a woman who valued money more than life, he personally destroyed the entire Chu family and even lost a leg.

If only I hadn't provoked Feng Ling... if only I hadn't listened to Lin Ruyu's instigation...

Hatred.

Overwhelming hatred surged within his chest like magma, instantly consuming that pitiful bit of love.

"Lin Ruyu..."

Chu Xuan gripped his phone tightly in his hand, the screen cracking under his pressure, and he didn't even notice when his fingernails broke.

He convulsed on the ground in agony, spitting out bloody curses through his teeth.

"Even as a ghost... I will haunt you all!!"

……

Meanwhile, at the university library.

Bai Jingyou closed the book in his hand and glanced at the dark night outside the window.

My phone vibrated. It was a message from Li Yan: [Boss, I heard the Chu family had a big commotion tonight; even an ambulance went. Also, Chen Hao seems to be back in the country and is showering Lin Ruyu with money.]

A faint smile curved at the corners of Bai Jingyou's lips.

Although the plot has deviated from its intended course, some people's nature remains unchanged.

"Why didn't you think of this sooner?" Bai Jingyou muttered under his breath, his tone full of mockery. "You only realize you're a joke when you've broken your leg and lost your home."

He stood up and straightened his collar.

Chen Hao is different from brainless idiots like Gao Beining and Chu Xuan.

Bai Jingyou closed the book and tapped his fingertips lightly on the table.

In the original work, this character is a ruthless one.

To help Lin Ruyu rise to power, he could destroy his rivals' families without batting an eye, using insidious and traceless methods.

If Chu Xuan was a wild dog that only barked wildly, then Chen Hao was a venomous snake hiding in the grass.

But this person has a fatal flaw—Lin Ruyu.

The man, who is usually as shrewd as a calculator, suddenly loses all his intelligence when it comes to Lin Ruyu, turning into a mad dog that only knows how to guard its food.

"interesting."

Bai Jingyou put away his phone and got up to walk towards the bookshelf not far away.

Over there, Jiang Mengyao was softly comforting Feng Ling, who was still sobbing. Li Yan nodded beside her, clearly having brought the two over at Bai Jingyou's behest.

Seeing Bai Jingyou approach, Jiang Mengyao looked up, her eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.

Although Bai Jingyou didn't show up, she had seen Li Yan's boisterous photo-taking antics.

"Young Master Bai, have you had enough of the show?" Jiang Mengyao's tone wasn't exactly warm, but it wasn't cold either.

"No way, I was just captivated by Jiang Xiao's chivalrous charm." Bai Jingyou chuckled, leaning against the bookshelf, his gaze sweeping over Feng Ling, who looked like a frightened deer beside him. "But seriously, your act of kindness today was incredibly worthwhile. It's a better return on investment than your think tank's six months of research."

Jiang Mengyao frowned: "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is," Bai Jingyou pointed at Feng Ling, "that the junior schoolmate you casually saved, if you were to convert her into commercial value, even if you doubled the value of the projects you were talking about before, it wouldn't be worth a single hair on her head."

Feng Ling blinked her big eyes, tears still on her face, and looked at Bai Jingyou with a blank expression.

"You are... Brother Bai Jingyou?" Feng Ling asked timidly. "I've heard my father mention you."

Jiang Mengyao was stunned.

To receive such a high evaluation from Bai Jingyou, one must also know Bai Jingyou...

Before she could figure it out, a sudden screech of brakes came from outside the library.

Immediately afterwards, a series of heavy, disordered footsteps echoed from the stairwell.

Several bodyguards in black suits rushed forward and lined up on both sides.

Then, a middle-aged man in a dark gray bespoke suit strode in.

His forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, his tie was askew, and his usually calm and refined face was now filled with panic.

Feng Rui, one of the top executives at Hongye Capital.

The business tycoon who usually commands respect is now like an ordinary father who has lost his soul.

Feng Rui spotted his daughter huddled in the chair at a glance.

"dad!"

Feng Ling could no longer hold back. She jumped off the chair, threw herself into Feng Rui's arms, and burst into tears.

Feng Rui held his daughter tightly, his hands trembling.

He checked his daughter over carefully, confirming that she was only frightened and not injured, before finally feeling relieved. On the way there, he had imagined countless terrible consequences, almost turning Haicheng upside down.

"It's alright, it's alright, Daddy's here." Feng Rui patted his daughter's back, his eyes reddening.

It took a while of coaxing before Feng Ling's emotions calmed down.

She lifted her head from her father's arms and pointed to Jiang Mengyao beside her: "Dad, this sister saved me. When those bad guys surrounded me, only she dared to stand up and speak up for me."

Feng Rui turned around and his gaze fell on Jiang Mengyao.

The oppressive feeling that belonged to those in a superior position vanished instantly, replaced by an extremely solemn gratitude.

Having seen countless people, he recognized her at a glance as the eldest daughter of the Jiang family.

"Miss Jiang." Feng Rui released his daughter and even gave a slight bow. "I can't thank you enough. I, Feng, only have this one daughter. You protected her today, which means you protected my life."

Jiang Mengyao was somewhat flattered.

What is Feng Rui's status? In Haicheng's business world, he is a top figure, although not as prominent as her father's generation, he is still a big shot.

"Uncle Feng, you flatter me," Jiang Mengyao replied tactfully. "I just couldn't stand those people bullying the freshmen; it was nothing more than a small act of kindness."

"It's a small favor for you, but a huge debt of gratitude to the Feng family." Feng Rui straightened up, took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over, then turned to his assistant behind him and said, "Notify the legal department that the new energy battery core component project we've been negotiating is no longer worth bidding on. Just draft a contract, offer a 5% discount, and sign it with the Jiang Group."

The assistant nearly dropped his briefcase.

That project?

That's Hongye Capital's core strategic plan for this year, worth billions of yuan, and countless companies are scrambling to get a piece of the pie.

A 5% discount? That's practically giving away money, and in the kind of way that's delivered by truckload.

Jiang Mengyao was also stunned.

Although she hasn't officially taken over the family business yet, she knows the significance of this project.

"Uncle Feng, this..."

"Take it." Feng Rui's tone left no room for argument. "This is a thank-you gift. If Chairman Jiang asks, just say that I, Feng Rui, insisted on giving it to you."

Bai Jingyou, who had been silent until now, burst out laughing: "Jiang, the school beauty, I told you so. This isn't saving people, it's practically printing money."

Jiang Mengyao turned to look at Bai Jingyou, a complex light flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"Young Master Bai." After dealing with Jiang Mengyao's matter, Feng Rui looked at Bai Jingyou and extended his hand. "Thank you for tipping me off this time. If it weren't for your call, I'd probably still be in a meeting at the company right now."

"Mr. Feng, you're too kind." Bai Jingyou shook hands with him, his grip firm but not too tight. "Since we've run into each other, we can't just watch your daughter suffer. Besides, I've long disliked that Chu Xuan."

Feng Rui nodded, his eyes flashing with a sinister light: "I will handle the Chu family's affairs cleanly. I'm hosting a banquet at Tingyuxuan tonight. I wonder if Young Master Bai and Miss Jiang would do me the honor? Lingling also wants to properly thank her older brother and sister."

Bai Jingyou and Jiang Mengyao exchanged a glance.

This is about to be a gathering.

With Feng Rui's connection, the Bai and Jiang families' positions in Haicheng will be even more secure.

From a certain perspective, this meal can also be seen as a collaboration between the Bai family, the Jiang family, and Hongye Capital, three top companies in Haicheng.

"I'd rather obey than be overly respectful," Bai Jingyou said with a smile.

……

Meanwhile, at Riverside No. 1, the penthouse luxury residences.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer a panoramic view of the bustling nightscape on both sides of the Huangpu River.

The air conditioning in the room was on full blast, and the air was filled with the scent of expensive aromatherapy.

Lin Ruyu was wearing a silk nightgown and walking barefoot on a thick, long-haired carpet.

She held a glass of red wine in her hand, looking at the unopened luxury goods in the walk-in closet.

Chanel's latest haute couture, Hermès' limited-edition handbags, and that priceless Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry set.

It all feels like a dream.

Just a few hours ago, she was still suffering in the dormitory because of a few sarcastic remarks, and she was worried about Chu Xuan's pitiful balance.

And now, she stands in the top-of-the-line house in Haicheng, enjoying a truly luxurious lifestyle.

This is the life Lin Ruyu should have.

Do you like it?

A deep male voice came from behind.

Lin Ruyu turned around. Chen Hao had just finished showering and was wearing a bathrobe. His hair was still wet and combed back, revealing his full forehead and those aggressive eyes.

"I like it." Lin Ruyu put down her wine glass and snuggled into his arms like a cat. "Brother Chen Hao, you're so good to me."

"If you like it, I can send the entire city of Haicheng to you."

At that moment, the tablet computer that Chen Hao had placed on the table lit up.

My assistant sent me an encrypted file.

Chen Hao clicked on it casually, without trying to hide it from Lin Ruyu.

Lin Ruyu curiously leaned over to take a look, and the title was written in bold black letters: "Chu Group Asset Liquidation and Hostile Takeover Plan".

Her heart skipped a beat.

Scroll down to find a detailed list of all of the Chu family's assets, along with a detailed plan for the takeover.

Even Chu Xuan's Ferrari and several apartments were put on the sale list.

"This is..." Lin Ruyu's voice trembled slightly.

"The Chu family is finished tonight." Chen Hao said calmly, as if discussing tomorrow's weather. "Feng Rui acted quickly; the banks have already withdrawn their loans. But I'm more greedy than Feng Rui. I want to take advantage of their misfortune and devour every last bone and scrap of the Chu family."

He pointed to a red data point on the screen: "Look, as soon as the market opens tomorrow, I can acquire their core technology and factory at a bargain price. At that time, the Chu family father and son will not only be sleeping on the streets, but also burdened with insurmountable debts."

Lin Ruyu felt a chill run down her spine as she looked at the brutal plan.

Although she hated Chu Xuan for being useless, she also knew that Chu Xuan had ended up like this because of her.

And Chen Hao, who was standing right in front of him, was actually going to kick him while he was down, trying to kill him.

"Isn't this... a bit too harsh?" Lin Ruyu asked tentatively, adopting a pitiful, saintly demeanor. "After all, Chu Xuan is doing this because of me..."

"Because of you?"

Chen Hao chuckled, pinched Lin Ruyu's chin, and forced her to raise her head.

There was no hint of a smile in those eyes, only a suffocating obsession and cold-bloodedness.

"Ruyu, remember this. Anyone who dares to wrong you, or anyone who makes you unhappy, has no reason to exist."

His fingers slowly slid down, landing on Lin Ruyu's fragile neck, with a pressure that was neither too light nor too heavy, carrying a hint of dangerous warning.

"I'm not that coward Gao Beining, nor that idiot Chu Xuan. Now that I'm back, I'm going to clear all obstacles for you."

Looking at the man in front of her, Lin Ruyu's fear was slowly replaced by a twisted sense of vanity.

That is power.

That is power.

The feeling of being held in the palm of her hand made her tremble with excitement.

"Brother Chen Hao..." Lin Ruyu offered her red lips, her eyes dreamy, "I believe in you."

Outside the window, the night was deep.

A much bigger storm is brewing quietly beneath the seemingly calm night.