Chapter 129: The Play Becomes Real
The Lin Family ancestral home.
Lin Jianan sat in a traditional master’s chair, his face ashen, and forcefully slapped the armrest.
"I gave you my full support, both in manpower and resources, yet you let Ruoxi crush you completely! Xiaomu, and you, Xingchen, you have both disappointed me immensely!"
Mu Qingfeng didn’t dare offer an explanation. He could only lower his head, clenching his fists tightly.
Lin Xingchen said with a frustrated look, "Father, it was all Shen Jiangnan’s doing! If it weren’t for him, Deputy Director Qian never would have switched sides. As long as we had kept the wealthy merchants from the Provincial City on our side, we wouldn’t have lost!"
Lin Jianan’s face was cold. "Qian Junyi can be explained away, but how do you explain Zhang Zhigang? When did Yuanxi even make contact with Zhang Zhigang? How could you have been completely unaware?"
Lin Xingchen lowered his head. "I can’t figure that part out either. Zhang Zhigang never accepts invitations from private, for-profit organizations, but this time... Anyway, no matter what, I lost! Please punish me, Father!"
"What damn good would punishing you do? I want Yuanxi destroyed! I want Ruoxi to come back! Only Ruoxi can save the floundering Huanyu Group!"
"Father, Zhang Zhigang is the number one master of ancient culture in our Dragon Country. As long as he’s with them, we have no way to defeat Yuanxi head-on."
"Then attack from the side, or from behind! Do I need to teach you what to do?"
Lin Xingchen narrowed his eyes. "I know what to do now."
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Yuanxi Auction House.
Ten o’clock at night.
The celebration party was over.
Lin Ruoxi’s family was practically paralyzed with exhaustion, their faces stiff from smiling so much.
Before, under the protection of the Lin Family, Lin Ruoxi had never felt the hardships of survival. But now, she was relying on herself for everything, and for the first time, she truly understood the difficulty and toil of starting a business.
But even though she was tired, she also felt fulfilled!
The three of them looked at each other and smiled.
At this moment, Lin Xinghe and Hua Yao had finally and completely accepted Cheng Yuan, feeling that he was worthy of their daughter.
Hua Yao spoke from the heart, "Ruoxi, you made the right choice. You have your mother’s blessing!"
"Thank you, Mom. Shall we go home and rest?"
"Mm."
Lin Ruoxi called over Cheng Yuan and Shen Youchu, and the five of them drove home.
After a day of cultivation, Shen Youchu had managed to open all the minor meridians in her left arm. This heaven-defying cultivation speed left even Cheng Yuan speechless!
Fortunately, under the immense pressure brought on by Shen Youchu’s progress, Cheng Yuan’s own potential was stimulated, and he managed to open all the minor meridians in his left leg.
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Everyone was exhausted, so Lin Xinghe and Hua Yao went straight to their room to rest.
Shen Youchu also fell into a deep sleep.
Cheng Yuan, however, eagerly trotted after Lin Ruoxi into the bedroom.
After her shower, Lin Ruoxi emerged, changed into her pajamas and feeling refreshed.
Cheng Yuan stared intently at his fragrant wife and said with a wicked grin, "Honey, do you remember last night’s promise?"
Lin Ruoxi felt a little nervous. She deeply regretted it. ’Why did I have to make a bet with Cheng Yuan last night?’
’Now I’m done for, aren’t I?’
Not wanting to show her nervousness, Lin Ruoxi looked at Cheng Yuan with a show of force. "It’s just a little reward, isn’t it? What’s the big deal?"
With that, MWAH! Lin Ruoxi took the initiative and gave Cheng Yuan a kiss.
"There, that’s your reward. I’m tired, I’m going to sleep."
After speaking, Lin Ruoxi dove into her side of the bed, turned her back to him, and wrapped herself tightly in the blanket.
Of course, Cheng Yuan wasn’t about to be fooled so easily. WHOOSH, he slipped under the covers too and wrapped an arm around Lin Ruoxi’s slender waist.
"Honey, you can’t just brush me off like that. We already kissed last night. What you just did doesn’t count as a ’bigger reward’!"
Lin Ruoxi’s eyelashes fluttered slightly. ’This big villain, is he planning to eat me alive?’
Lin Ruoxi’s heart leaped into her throat from nervousness, but she didn’t refute Cheng Yuan’s words. ’A bet is a bet, and you have to accept the consequences, even if it brings you to tears.’
Seeing that Lin Ruoxi wasn’t resisting, Cheng Yuan grew bolder. His hand shamelessly slipped inside her pajamas.
Lin Ruoxi’s waist was supple and boneless, with stunning curves. Her skin was incredibly fine and smooth, causing a wave of heat to wash through Cheng Yuan.
It had been one thing through the pajamas.
But without the protective layer of her pajamas, Lin Ruoxi trembled as if she’d been electrocuted, her pretty face blushing as red as a ripe apple!
"Don’t mess around... I’m really tired. Let’s just sleep."
Lin Ruoxi was certain that if Cheng Yuan continued like this, her fortress would be completely overrun.
Lin Ruoxi feigned exhaustion and slapped away Cheng Yuan’s mischievous hand.
Of course, Cheng Yuan wasn’t going to let Lin Ruoxi off so easily. Even if he couldn’t ’devour’ his wife tonight, he had to make some more progress.
After all, a golden opportunity like tonight didn’t come around often.
Cheng Yuan once again wrapped his arm around Lin Ruoxi’s waist, this time over her pajamas. Lin Ruoxi stiffened slightly but didn’t resist.
Cheng Yuan didn’t press his attack. Instead, he whispered in Lin Ruoxi’s ear, "Honey, what were your takeaways from today?"
Hearing Cheng Yuan talk about work, Lin Ruoxi’s nervousness subsided a little.
"Today’s gains were huge! I met so many wealthy business people I never would have had access to before, and I established a connection with Deputy Director Qian. Most importantly, my perspective has broadened and my confidence has grown. I no longer see Huanyu Group as some unshakeable behemoth."
"My wife is the best, of course. What are you planning to do next?"
Cheng Yuan praised Lin Ruoxi, then very naturally pressed his body closer, until they were flush against each other.
It was just like he was holding her as they slept.
Lin Ruoxi’s mind was completely preoccupied with future plans, so she didn’t notice Cheng Yuan’s subtle movements. She even shifted her body slightly, settling into a more comfortable position, nestled in his arms.
’This is going to be the death of me!’
Cheng Yuan almost lost control!
It took a great deal of willpower to rein in his emotions.
Lin Ruoxi, unaware that she had nearly caused a disaster, gathered her thoughts.
"Based on Yuanxi’s current situation, my initial plan is one small auction a week and one large auction a month. The small auctions should have a turnover of over fifty million, and the large one shouldn’t be less than one hundred million. That means Yuanxi Auction House’s monthly revenue would be over twenty-five million! I never even dreamed our first auction could be this successful!"
As she said this, Lin Ruoxi turned around excitedly, her eyes sparkling as she stared at Cheng Yuan.
Cheng Yuan grinned. "When my wife takes action, success is guaranteed! My wife will definitely be the number one female powerhouse in Luocheng, maybe even all of Dongshan Province, in the future!"
Lin Ruoxi was so ecstatic from Cheng Yuan’s praise that she couldn’t control her emotions. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply!
Happiness came so suddenly. Cheng Yuan froze for half a second before coming to his senses and hugging his wife tightly!
A full two minutes later, Cheng Yuan finally let Lin Ruoxi go. ’My wife is just too sweet!’
Things had already reached this point. No man could hold back now!
Cheng Yuan rolled over, pinning Lin Ruoxi beneath him on the bed.
Lin Ruoxi subconsciously raised a hand to stop him, but when she thought of everything Cheng Yuan had done today, a warmth spread through her heart.
’So be it.’
’Cheng Yuan has already proven he has the ability to fight against Huanyu Group!’
’We have a future together!’
’Then let’s turn this pretense into reality!’
Lin Ruoxi lowered her arms and slowly closed her eyes, waiting for whatever was to come.