Chapter 9: The Overbearing CEO’s White Lotus (End of Arc)

Yu Liuxue realized that Lin Qingyin had endless tricks up her sleeve, never repeating the same one, and her endurance was unmatched. Moreover, Lin Qingyin seemed to understand Yu Liuxue’s body better than Yu Liuxue knew herself.

After another passionate encounter, Yu Liuxue rested her head on Lin Qingyin’s arm, her fair face upturned. “Qingyin, next month is Grandpa Yao’s 70th birthday. Will you accompany me?”

Lin Qingyin looked at her in confusion.

Yu Liuxue explained, “It’s Yishu brother’s grandpa…”

The moment the words “Yishu brother” left her lips, Lin Qingyin frowned. Her finger gently pressed against Yu Liuxue’s lips, coolly saying, “Don’t mention him again.”

Yu Liuxue cheerfully agreed. Her puppy eyes sparkled, making Lin Qingyin’s heart stir. Unaware, Yu Liuxue continued, “The surprise I prepared for you is on that day. Will you come with me?”

“If you please me well tonight, I’ll agree.”

Yu Liuxue was speechless, inwardly yelling, go focus on your work as a popular star instead of reading melodramatic novels!

Lin Qingyin leisurely brushed Yu Liuxue’s hair aside, slowly asking:

“Isn’t this what you like?”

… She saw right through me.

Lin Qingyin soon accepted the film role and began preparations, knowing that work would separate her from Yu Liuxue. These days, Lin Qingyin was particularly vigorous, often leaving Yu Liuxue exhausted and passed out after.

On the day Lin Qingyin left for the set, Yu Liuxue celebrated internally but outwardly feigned reluctance, holding Lin Qingyin’s hand wistfully, “Qingyin, I’ll miss you a lot while you’re gone.”

“Then I’ll get a ticket, and you can come with me.”

Yu Liuxue: “…” That’s not necessary.

She awkwardly smiled, pretending not to hear, “Qingyin, focus on filming. I’ll visit when I can.”

Lin Qingyin didn’t really believe her but stayed silent, releasing Yu Liuxue’s hand and heading for the gate as the boarding time neared. Yu Liuxue turned and skipped through the crowd excitedly, “Great! Lin Qingyin the big bad wolf is finally out working again.”

The system couldn’t understand, “Didn’t you like Lin Qingyin very much before?”

Liking is one thing, handling it is another. Recently, she decided to turn over a new leaf, abstaining from desire, and living a good, enlightened life.

However, less than a week later, Yu Liuxue regretted her decision, longing for the comforting nights with Lin Qingyin. Lin Qingyin’s fragrance was soothing, and her warmth was calming to sleep with.

Meanwhile, Lin Qingyin faced her own struggle from the intense filming schedule.

Time flew by, and as Grandpa Yao’s 70th birthday approached, Yu Liuxue contacted Yao Yishu’s numerous other lovers, ensuring they were ready before contentedly setting down her phone.

Seated on the balcony with a glass of red wine, Yu Liuxue said, “Love System, next time make sure to give me a script with a challenge.”

The system replied, “Had you not chosen to mess around with Lin Qingyin and roll in the sheets with her, this world’s mission difficulty would’ve been five stars.”

Yu Liuxue: “But it’s not my fault, is it? You gave me a stunning rival on a silver platter. Not devouring her would’ve been inhumane, right?”

System: “…” So it’s my fault?

With everything in place, Lin Qingyin returned home the day before Yao’s birthday, and the two of them passionately reunited until late at night. After a bath, Lin Qingyin snuggled Yu Liuxue, whispering, “Qingwu, I missed you.”

Yu Liuxue nuzzled her neck, teasing, “Qingyin, I missed you too.”

Lin Qingyin initiated yet again, and though exhausted, Yu Liuxue was delighted. Oh boy, my mouth does get me in trouble.

With Lin Qingyin’s tireless demands, Yu Liuxue sorrowfully applied a thick concealer layer the next day, putting on a simple dress before dragging Lin Qingyin to the car. Yu Liuxue whispered conspiratorially in Lin Qingyin’s ear, “Qingyin, don’t be too moved later.”

Lin Qingyin nodded, thinking Yu Liuxue truly had a grand gift prepared.

One was smug, the other full of anticipation as they arrived at the grand hotel for the birthday party.

Grandpa Yao, in high spirits, amiably greeted guests. Seeing Yu Liuxue, he cheerfully chatted like an innocent man, “Qingwu, have you been busy with work? Now that you’re popular, your parents must be proud.”

Yu Liuxue hadn’t worked recently, staying home instead. Grandpa Yao couldn’t not have heard.

When the Du family declined, Grandpa Yao was the one to suggest breaking the engagement and sent people to force the original owner to agree. As the Du family faltered, and with the Yao family abandoning them, others piled on, crushing any chance of the Du family’s recovery.

Yu Liuxue lightly laughed, “Grandpa Yao, what are you talking about? You’ve been so kind to me, isn’t it right for Qingwu to honor you now that she’s successful?”

Grandpa Yao didn’t answer, shifting his flattery to his hopeful granddaughter-in-law, “You must be Qingyin. Yishu mentioned you often. Are you here for Yishu?”

Lin Qingyin wasn’t as polite, simply replying, “No,” before pulling Yu Liuxue away.

Seated in a corner, Yu Liuxue checked the time and whispered, “Qingyin, the show’s about to start.”

Lin Qingyin secretly grew eager.

Not seeing Yao Yishu for some time, he appeared disheveled and unkempt, his former boyish charm gone. As he entered, ladies turned away, discreetly covering their noses while glancing at him.

Grandpa Yao was thrilled to see him but was enraged at the state he was in, feeling embarrassed, “Yishu, come here.”

“Qingyin is here today, yet you look like this?!”

Hearing Qingyin’s name, Yao Yishu reacted, spotting the duo in the corner. Lin Qingyin, with her cool elegance, gently peeled grapes, feeding her former fiancée, Yu Liuxue, who provocatively raised her brows at him.

Her gaze was entrancing, with an allure he couldn’t ignore.

Yao Yishu found Yu Liuxue particularly vexing today. He thought he should have been harsher with her in the past. Without her, Qingyin wouldn’t have pushed him away, nor claimed she and Du Qingwu had slept together.

With a sullen face, Yao Yishu approached for confrontation, but he was suddenly stopped by a woman holding a child. Ji Xian blocked him, raising her voice to draw everyone’s attention: “Yao Yishu! Today you owe us an explanation. You party every day while ignoring your own son! Don’t you have a conscience?!”

Seeing the scene she orchestrated unfold, Yu Liuxue was thrilled, clutching Lin Qingyin’s arm, “Look! This is the surprise I prepared, Qingyin, do you like it?”

Lin Qingyin: “…”

Yu Liuxue continued, “Once Yao Yishu has kids, he won’t dare bother you anymore. Even if he’s shameless, your fans won’t allow it. So I reached out to his illegitimate children. After today’s drama, he’ll never trouble you again.”

Lin Qingyin: “…” I’m truly touched.

Yao Yishu stood frozen by the sudden turn of events, as Ji Xian, one hand holding her child and the other blocking Yao Yishu, called friends over loudly, “Everyone, judge for yourselves! I bore an Yao child. The family doesn’t acknowledge me, nor our child, leaving us to fend for ourselves.”

“Yao Yishu, give us an explanation, or we won’t leave!”

Rumbling murmurs rippled through the crowd. It was common for wealthy men to juggle affairs; accidentally having children wasn’t unusual. But giving money usually resolved these issues. Yao Yishu’s stinginess was rare, especially for a prominent family, they weren’t lacking money.

Yao Yishu’s expression turned darker with realization, and yet more appeared—women balancing kids or pregnant bellies. With a flock surrounding him, voices insisted, “Yao Yishu, take responsibility for me and our unborn child.”

“Yao Yishu, this is your biological child. How could you be so heartless? Without recognition, she can’t even enroll in kindergarten…”

“Yao Yishu, don’t try to disown us, I have proof…”

“Yao Yishu…”

“Enough!” Yao Yishu’s eyes reddened with anger, and in a reflex, he shoved, toppling a pregnant woman who started bleeding on the floor. Ignoring Yu Liuxue’s look, she cried, clutching his leg, “Yao Yishu, my baby! Compensate me!”

What started as a joyous celebration quickly descended into chaos. An enraged Grandpa Yao, unable to breathe, collapsed with a heart attack.

The hotel erupted in turmoil.

By then, the masterminds, Yu Liuxue and Lin Qingyin, had already slipped away, Yu Liuxue smugly declared, “Now the world knows of Yao Yishu’s kids. No matter how influential the Yao family is, they won’t dare propose marriage to you.”

Lin Qingyin, amused and exasperated, embraced Yu Liuxue, “Qingwu, I’m really happy.”

Yu Liuxue beamed, “I’m glad you’re happy.”

That night, the system informed Yu Liuxue that Yao Yishu was devastated, locking himself in his room with neither food nor water, but Grandpa Yao, after emergency treatment, had survived. To avoid further scandal, the Yao family paid the women handsomely to leave quietly, though a few boys were kept.

As for the pregnant women, those who could abort did, those who couldn’t were to give birth, and if it was a boy, he stayed. If a girl, they were paid for silence, on the condition they stayed away from Yao Yishu.

Yu Liuxue, staring at the completed 100% mission bar, remarked, “I couldn’t be happier with this mission’s heroine.”

Lin Qingyin, half-asleep, cuddled Yu Liuxue, softly asking, “Qingwu, was there ever a moment you liked me?”

Yu Liuxue smiled charmingly, “Yes.”

“Qingyin, I’ve always liked you.”

“Do you believe me?”

“I believe you.”

Lin Qingyin’s tense brows relaxed, her smile radiant, “I really like you too.”