Nine-Colored Lotus

Chapter 9 Stepping In For Her

“What is it?”

Ye Longlin didn’t know why Lin Tianai’s best friend was looking for him, but he still gave her some face.

Mu Hanqi immediately said, “How did you know that Xiaotian Group’s capital increase and share expansion was Qin Feng’s preparation for absconding?”

Ye Longlin didn’t answer, merely glanced at her with a focused gaze.

This Mu Hanqi seemed to be observing him secretly.

A bit mischievous, but clearly without malice, he decided to turn a blind eye.

“It’s fine if you don’t answer my question, but…”

Mu Hanqi continued, “Can you bear to watch Tianai lose fifty million like this? Juling Group only has fifty million in liquid funds now. If it’s as you say, then Juling Group is finished.”

Ye Longlin raised his hand and checked the time, “It has nothing to do with me. Lin Tianai chose not to believe me, so let it be.”

What was with this man? With such a beautiful woman standing in front of him, he didn't even look, but instead checked his watch??

Mu Hanqi was speechless. She then charmingly tossed her hair, “Since you and Tianai are married, you should live your lives well. Don’t be like enemies, always arguing. It greatly affects marital harmony.”

Ye Longlin was silent for a moment, then said very seriously, “There is no affection between Lin Tianai and me. Marrying her was merely a request from our elders. Furthermore, I won’t be staying in Xingcheng for very long. When I am about to leave, that will be the time for divorce.”

“I have something to attend to. Farewell.”

After speaking, Ye Longlin didn’t wait for Mu Hanqi to react. He gestured to Yuan Gang with his eyes and boarded the plane to leave.

Mu Hanqi smiled helplessly, a hint of slyness appearing in her eyes. She murmured softly, “Since he’s not interested and she doesn’t care, little Tianai, then don’t blame me, hehe.”

Just then, her phone rang, and it was Lin Tianai.

“Mumu, have you seen the latest news? Qin Feng has been arrested, and the money I used to buy shares yesterday has all been frozen!”

As soon as she answered the call, she heard Lin Tianai’s anxious voice.

“Really? Then what Ye Longlin said before was true! Qin Feng’s capital increase and share expansion was for absconding?”

Mu Hanqi was surprised and began searching online.

“……”

Lin Tianai was clearly silent for a few seconds, surprisingly not refuting, but changing the subject.

“I need to go to Gu’s Group to inquire about the payment. If they can’t help me, could you lend me fifty million? I’ll return it to you when I’ve recovered, within half a month at the latest!”

Having two plans was the most correct decision.

“Okay, no problem.”

Mu Hanqi readily agreed.

After the call hung up, Lin Tianai’s mind suddenly recalled what Ye Longlin had said in the private room.

No one present had believed him before, and she had even berated him like that. Thinking about it now, her cheeks felt a little hot…

At the same time, after finishing her call with Lin Tianai, Mu Hanqi called Ye Longlin again, roughly informing him of Lin Tianai’s current situation.

Mu Hanqi knew that with Lin Tianai’s personality, she would never tell Ye Longlin about her predicament.

Some information still had to be conveyed by those around her.

“Aren’t you going to help your wife?”

Mu Hanqi pressed.

“If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”

Ye Longlin listened to the call, said nothing, and hung up directly.

He was quiet for a while, then instructed Yuan Gang, “Prepare the car, I’m going out.”

Twenty minutes later, Lin Tianai had arrived downstairs at Gu’s Group.

Before she could even enter, a light laugh came from behind her, “Oh, isn’t this General Manager Lin? What brings General Manager Lin here?”

Lin Tianai feigned humility. After all, she was there to ask for money, so her posture couldn’t be too high.

“Vice President Gu, I’m here to inquire about the last payment. Last time…”

Gu Kaihe chuckled meaningfully, “General Manager Lin, do you know that a third-tier actor can negotiate the script with the director for more screen time, right?”

Hearing Gu Kaihe’s veiled meaning, Lin Tianai’s face instantly darkened.

Gu Kaihe leaned close to her ear and continued, “General Manager Lin, I have a lounge in my office. If I feel comfortable, then you will receive the money today. Otherwise…”

“I heard that Juling Group’s last fifty million has all been used by you, and it was given to Qin Feng.”

“I saw the news this morning.”

After speaking, he grabbed Lin Tianai’s wrist and tried to pull her into the company.

“Gu Kaihe, you are truly shameless!”

Lin Tianai was furious and reached out with her other hand to slap Gu Kaihe’s face. However, he grabbed it again and in turn slapped her.

*Slap!*

Gu Kaihe slapped Lin Tianai’s beautiful face and said with a sinister smile, “You’re ungrateful and deserve to be slapped.”

As the vice president of Gu’s Group, he was accustomed to acting arrogantly, relying on his older brother Gu Chenguang.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, a car suddenly swerved onto the curb and rammed directly towards him!

“Damn it! Can’t you drive?!”

Gu Kaihe narrowly avoided it, cursing under his breath.

Ye Longlin got out of the car and glanced at Lin Tianai. It was rare for her to show such a wronged expression; he assumed she must have suffered greatly.

“Security, apprehend this person! Send him to the Dragon Investigation Bureau and charge him with attempted murder.”

Gu Kaihe instinctively tugged at his shirt collar, covering the mark on his neck.

Soon, security guards surrounded the area, each holding an electric baton.

Ye Longlin, with a blank expression, walked directly in front of Gu Kaihe and slapped him across the face.

This sudden action surprised even Lin Tianai. She stared blankly at the man in front of her, her emotions incredibly complex.

Why did he suddenly appear here?

Was he standing up for me?

Although Lin Tianai didn't want to admit it, she truly felt a surge of vindication at that moment.

Her heart softened slightly, and she quietly said to the man, “Ye Longlin, hurry and leave. You can’t afford to provoke this scumbag.”

Ye Longlin smiled faintly, not responding to her, but staring at Gu Kaihe with a meaningful expression.

“You dare hit me? You bastard dares to hit me!”

Gu Kaihe, who had been hit, couldn’t believe it. Before he could react, Ye Longlin violently grabbed his collar and said in a sinister tone,

“Number 1768, who gave you the guts to bark like a dog in front of me?”