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Xia Ye followed Chen Xiao's gaze and saw that Xiao Yong was staring intently at her, his eyes filled with disbelief and pain.
Her expression instantly turned cold.
"Xiao Yong, what kind of look is that?" Xia Ye's voice was laced with disdain. "Do you have something on your mind about me?"
Xiao Yong's lips trembled, and his throat was so dry that he couldn't make a sound.
Chen Xiao chuckled softly, deliberately tightening his arm around Xia Ye's waist, and gently stroking her cheek with his other hand, as if displaying a trophy that belonged to him.
"Xia Ye, look at him," Chen Xiao said with a hint of malicious glee. "Doesn't he look like a dog abandoned by its owner?"
Xia Ye chuckled, her eyes full of mockery.
“Xiaoyong, do you know?” She tilted her head, her tone both innocent and cruel, “Chen Xiaojun taught me a lot of ‘interesting’ things last night…like how to completely forget boring men.”
Xiao Yong's face turned deathly pale instantly.
(Zhao Deqian) The other students in the classroom also noticed this scene, and they all cast surprised or amused glances at him. Some whispered among themselves, while others showed gloating smiles.
"Xia Ye... how could you..." Xiao Yong's voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible.
"How could this be?" Xia Ye's smile was sweet, but devoid of warmth. "How could it have turned out like this? How could you have chosen Chen Xiaojun?"
She leaned gently against Chen Xiao's chest, looking up at him with eyes full of infatuation.
"Because he made me realize that a woman like me can only find true happiness when she is dominated by the strong."
Xiao Yong suddenly stood up, the chair scraping against the floor with a harsh sound. His eyes were red-rimmed, his fists clenched and trembling, but he couldn't utter a single word.
Finally, he turned and rushed out of the classroom, his back view showing a disheveled and desperate expression.
The classroom was quiet for a moment, then became noisy again.
Chen Xiao looked down at Xia Ye in his arms and asked with a soft laugh:
"How about it? Seeing him in so much pain, don't you feel even a little bit ashamed?"
Xia Ye blinked and revealed an innocent smile.
"Why should I feel ashamed? I belong to my master. Morality and such... have long been irrelevant to me."
Chen Xiao chuckled, reached out and pinched her chin, his eyes deep and dangerous.
"A woman like you... really needs to be properly controlled."
As he finished speaking, a faint dark red light appeared on his fingertips—the power of the Dark Bible quietly seeped into the depths of Xia Ye's soul, completely locking her body and mind in place.
From then on, Chen Xiao was the only person in her world.
Chen Xiao rested his chin on his hand, gazing absently at the darkening sky outside the window. The school bell had long since rung, and he was the only one left in the empty classroom.
Misako hurriedly pushed open the door and placed an account book on Chen Xiao's desk. "Your adoptive father died in a car accident three months ago. Someone owes him 100 million yen."
Chen Xiao picked up the ledger, his fingertips tracing the yellowed pages. Looking at the names on it, a wicked smile crept onto his lips.
Chapter 87 Chen Xiao, who made Sunflower cheat on him!
Chen Xiao glanced at the contents of the ledger: "Ji Ren owes 100 million yen." Various receipts came into view.
"Does Mom want me to go to Ji Ren's company to collect debts?" Chen Xiao closed the ledger, her fingers lightly tapping the cover.
Misako nodded and gently straightened Chen Xiao's collar: "Your adoptive father is dead, so the inheritance naturally belongs to you. However, Ji Ren is an honest man, and there's nothing we can do about the debt. If you really can't manage, we can extend the deadline a little."
Misako is, after all, a kind person. Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao's lips curled into a faint smile: "Alright, but it's only right to pay back debts. Since the investment failed, he definitely needs to repay the money. Otherwise, how can we expect everyone to borrow money from our family and not pay it back?"
"Xiao'er, you're right. I don't really understand these things either, so just do what you think is best." Misako looked at Chen Xiao gently, her eyes full of trust.
Chen Xiao arrived at the company building where Ji Ren worked, following the address on the ledger.
This is a medium-sized office building located in the center of Chiba City, and Ji Jin's trading company occupies the top three floors.
Upon seeing Chen Xiao arrive, the surrounding office workers involuntarily slowed their pace, and some even stopped to stare. Chen Xiao's exceptionally handsome appearance, coupled with the undeniable aura he exuded, made it impossible to look away.
"Is that the legendary number one male god of Chiba?"
"He's even more handsome than he appears on TV..."
"Why did he come to our company?"
Whispers continued to reach Chen Xiao's ears, but he was already used to this attention and simply walked towards the elevator with a blank expression.
The Yue Hua murderous doll at his waist trembled slightly, its mechanical pupils flashing coldly. "If you're looking to collect debts, do you need my help?"
"Quiet down," Chen Xiao said softly, his fingers gently stroking the doll's silver hair. "I'm just here to collect a debt today; you don't need to lift a finger."
"Are you sure you're here to collect debts, and not for a woman?" Yue Huasha's disdainful voice rang out.
Chen Xiao frantically kneaded Yue Huasha's silver hair, making the figurine girl feel uncomfortable all over.
Meanwhile, in the chairman's office on the top floor, Ji Ren was nervously adjusting his tie.
He was in his early forties, with a dignified but slightly tired face. His expensive suit was wrinkled from long hours of desk work.
"Chairman, the receptionist just reported that Mr. Chen Xiao has arrived downstairs," the secretary reported as she entered the room.
Ji Ren took a deep breath and loosened his tie: "They've finally arrived... Yangli, go and prepare some tea. After all, he's the creditor's son; we can't neglect him."
Yangli, who was sitting on the sofa, looked up. She was thirty years old, a full twelve years younger than Ji Ren, and was a typical Japanese beauty—long, jet-black hair, fair skin, and delicate features.
187 She was dressed in a well-fitting beige suit, looking both elegant and capable.
"I understand." Yang Li stood up, her voice soft but carrying a hint of barely perceptible indifference.
She and Ji Ren had a marriage of convenience and never had any physical relationship, and Ji Ren also preferred men.
Years of pent-up sexual repression fueled her intense curiosity about Chen Xiao, the legendary handsome man.
Yangli walked out of her office, took the elevator downstairs to prepare tea. For some reason, her heart was beating faster than usual, and her palms were slightly sweaty.
"Chiba Prefecture's number one male god, the most handsome male high school student..." Yangli murmured to himself as the elevator "dinged" and arrived at the first floor.
The moment the elevator doors opened, Yang Li's breath caught in his throat—Chen Xiao was standing at the elevator entrance, sunlight streaming in from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the lobby behind him, adding a touch of sanctity to his handsome face.
He was wearing the black uniform of Soubu High School, yet he inexplicably gave off a sense of imperial majesty.
Yangli subconsciously took a step back, but her high heels accidentally tripped her.
Just as she was about to lose her balance, a long, strong hand steadily supported her arm.
"Be careful." Chen Xiao's voice was deep and magnetic, like heavenly music ringing in Yang Li's ear.
Yangli looked up and met Chen Xiao's deep, starry eyes.
At that moment, she felt as if her heart was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, and her breathing became difficult.
Chen Xiao's eyelashes cast tiny shadows in the sunlight, and beneath her high, straight nose were perfectly shaped lips with a slight upturn at the corners, carrying a playful smile.
"Th...thank you," Yangli stammered, feeling her cheeks burning.
She had never felt this way before, as if struck by lightning, every cell in her body screaming to warn her of the danger posed by the man before her, yet she was irresistibly drawn to him.
Chen Xiao didn't let go immediately, but lowered her head slightly, her nose almost touching Yang Li's hair: "It smells so good...it's the scent of sunflowers?"
Yangli's legs went weak, and he almost lost his balance again.
How could this man say such things so easily? And his voice is so pleasant too.
"I...I am Ji Ren's wife, Yang Li." She tried to remain calm, but found herself unable to control the trembling in her voice. "Mr. Chen Xiao is here to..."
“A debt collector.” Chen Xiao finally let go of his hand, but his gaze remained fixed on Yang Li’s face. “One hundred million yen, that’s no small sum.”
Yangli felt his heart skip a beat.
Chen Xiao's gaze was too direct, as if he could see through all her pretense and repression.
The feeling of being completely seen through is both terrifying and inexplicably exciting.
"I...I'll take you to see Ji Ren." Yang Li turned around and pressed the elevator button, trying hard to control his trembling.
She could feel Chen Xiao's gaze fixed on her back, like an invisible flame burning her skin.
The elevator was cramped, and Yang Li could clearly smell Chen Xiao's natural masculine scent. There was no body odor, only a pure scent that bordered on obsessive-compulsive.
This unique masculine aura made her dizzy.
She stared intently at the elevator floor numbers, afraid to turn her head, lest her expression betray her inner turmoil.
“Mrs. Yangli,” Chen Xiao suddenly spoke, his voice so soft that only she could hear, “Do you know? Your heart is beating so fast.”
Yang Li turned her head sharply and was horrified to find Chen Xiao staring at her chest with a sinister smile that made her heart race.
"I...I don't know what you're talking about..." Yang Li hurriedly looked away, only to hear Chen Xiao's low laughter.
“You’re lying.” Chen Xiao took a step forward, cornering Yang Li in the elevator. “I’ve found that a woman’s body is always more honest than her mouth.”
Just as Yang Li thought Chen Xiao was about to do something, the elevator "dinged" and arrived at the top floor.
Chen Xiao gracefully took a step back, as if the previous ambiguity had never happened.
"Lead the way, Madam Yangli." His voice returned to normal volume, but the mockery in his eyes remained undiminished.
Yang Li practically fled the elevator, her high heels clicking rapidly on the marble floor. She felt her heart pounding in her chest, her legs so weak she could barely walk.
Ji Ren was already waiting in the conference room. When he saw the two of them enter, he immediately stood up to greet them: "Chen Xiaojun, I've heard so much about you! I didn't expect you to come in person."
Chen Xiao shook hands with Ji Ren, but his gaze lingered on Yang Li for a second. Seeing her hurriedly avert her eyes, the smile on his lips deepened.
"President Ji Ren, no need for formalities." Chen Xiao cut to the chase, taking an account book from his briefcase. "One hundred million yen, plus interest over the past three years, according to the contract it should be..."
Over the next hour, Chen Xiao demonstrated remarkable business acumen and legal knowledge, rejecting every reason Ji Ren gave for delaying repayment.
Yang Li sat to the side pouring tea, but her gaze was involuntarily drawn to Chen Xiao. She had never seen such a young yet so assertive man; Ji Ren seemed like a helpless child in front of him.
"...So, at the latest by next Monday, I want to see the first repayment of 30 million yen." Chen Xiao closed the folder, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Ji Ren wiped the sweat from his brow: "Chen Xiaojun, the company is indeed experiencing cash flow difficulties recently, could you perhaps..."
“No.” Chen Xiao interrupted him, her eyes suddenly turning sharp. “Or, you can repay it in another way.”
Yang Li noticed that when Chen Xiao said this, his gaze seemed to sweep over her almost imperceptibly, which made her shudder.
"What...what method?" Ji Ren asked, puzzled.
Chen Xiao stood up and straightened his suit cuffs: "I've heard that your company has a promising project in Southeast Asia, and I'm willing to participate through a debt-to-equity swap. Of course, I'll need to see the complete financial statements and project plan."
Ji Ren's eyes lit up: "Of course! I'll have someone prepare the materials right away!"