Chapter 158: Schemes and Plots

A sudden wave of coldness spread through the air, causing many people to shiver involuntarily. Before they could react, a blinding light flashed, and Guo Chenyang’s pupils widened in shock…

“No matter how many people are around, they’re all just trash in my eyes. You should be grateful you’re still standing!”

Almost in an instant, Xiao Yufan’s movements ceased. Everyone watched in horror as deep red streaks began to appear on the bodies of the several bodyguards.

Gasping in shock, both Zhou Lin and Guo Chenyang felt a chill run through their spines. If Xiao Yufan had targeted them, neither could even begin to imagine what might have happened.

Completely overwhelmed by Xiao Yufan’s aura, Guo Chenyang, far from being a fool, quickly grasped the situation. He was momentarily at a loss for words, his face turning a deathly pale.

“Let me remind you—dare to touch my woman again, and I’ll make sure you’ll wish for death but won’t be able to find it. Believe in my strength, or you’ll surely regret it!”

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yufan sheathed his dagger. Throughout the entire incident, his expression hadn’t changed at all, as if he had just done something completely ordinary.

His face carried an air of arrogance as he walked past them without even glancing back. If it weren’t for the concert venue, he wouldn’t have minded letting those two rest in bed for a few days.

“Dare to challenge me? I’ll destroy you. Once I get your woman, let’s see how cocky you’ll still be…”

Watching Xiao Yufan leave, a flash of cruelty crossed Guo Chenyang’s face. Xiao Yufan had humiliated him publicly, and there was no way he could swallow this insult.

“This pretty boy obviously doesn’t know who he’s dealing with. Just wait until he regrets the day he was born. As long as you, Master Guo, manage to win over Miss Lin, let’s see how that guy can keep acting so arrogant…”

Zhou Lin smiled flatteringly, secretly delighted at the thought of the upcoming conflict between Xiao Yufan and Guo Chenyang. The more he imagined their downfall, the happier he felt. He secretly hoped both would suffer, leaving him the perfect opportunity to swoop in.

“What good are you besides your mouth? I’m already annoyed, and you’re still here annoying me more. If you’ve got any real ability, go get that girl Lin Jiayao for me!”

Guo Chenyang’s eyes flashed with irritation. Seeing Zhou Lin’s fawning face only fueled his anger, and he vented all his frustration onto him. To Guo Chenyang, Zhou Lin was no better than a dog at his side.

Zhou Lin gave a dry laugh. Inwardly, he cursed every member of Guo Chenyang’s family, but he dared not show even a hint of dissatisfaction. He knew this spoiled brat had the power to crush him at will.

“I actually have a plan. I wonder what Master Guo thinks of it?”

As if struck by inspiration, a glint of cunning appeared in Zhou Lin’s eyes. After years in the entertainment industry, he knew exactly how to hit someone where it hurt.

“Speak up if you have something to say. I don’t have time to waste. I need to find a few girls to cool myself down…”

Zhou Lin secretly thought, “One day, you’ll die between a woman’s legs,” but he dared not voice it. Adjusting his expression, he said with a sly grin:

“Master Guo, you must have noticed that this pretty boy is also close to two other women. That’s something we can definitely exploit. If Miss Lin finds out he’s involved with other women, just imagine how heartbroken she’d be! And if she doesn’t mind, we can easily brand her as the mistress. Then she’ll have no choice but to beg you on her knees…”

After saying this, Zhou Lin’s eyes gleamed with lust. He couldn’t help but admire how brilliant his own idea was.

“This plan is truly devious!” Guo Chenyang murmured with a half-smile. Then, just as Zhou Lin’s heart skipped a beat, he continued, “But I like it!”

The two exchanged knowing smirks. They could already envision the outcome—Lin Jiayao, desperate to protect her reputation, would have no choice but to turn to Guo Chenyang. Then both of them could repay Xiao Yufan for the humiliation he had caused.

Meanwhile, in the backstage lounge of the concert venue, Lin Jiayao gently rested her delicate hand against her cheek, lost in thought. Suddenly, she felt a deep sense of happiness—after all, she hadn’t missed out on true love.

“I suppose there’s probably no other man in the world who could make our Jiayao fall so deeply in love. Although I don’t know exactly how he won her heart, I still wish you both happiness.”

“Thank you, Fan. I think this must be fate. In my past life, I must have owed him something, and this lifetime is meant to repay that debt with all my love. As long as he’s by my side, nothing else matters…”

A faint glow of emotion lit up her beautiful face. Though the outside world saw her as a goddess untouched by worldly concerns, her heart was filled with thoughts of one person. How she longed to be by Xiao Yufan’s side right now.

“As long as you love him, nothing can stand in your way. I know your nature—you won’t give up until you get what you want. But the fact that he has other women around him might make things difficult for you.”

A beautiful woman gently brushed Lin Jiayao’s flowing hair, her movements soft and tender. Over the past year, Lin Jiayao had climbed to the peak of stardom, enduring countless hardships—only this woman truly understood what she had sacrificed.

The lounge was extremely quiet, the only sound being their soft breathing. Lin Jiayao’s bright eyes gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her thoughts drifting to a place that belonged only to the two of them.

Suddenly, a commotion came from outside the door. Lin Jiayao slightly furrowed her delicate brows, wondering who dared to disturb her at such a moment. Didn’t they know she needed peace now?

“Miss Lin, Master Guo insists on seeing you. He’s arguing with the security guards outside, and we’re afraid we won’t be able to hold them back much longer. We…”

The head of security wiped sweat from his forehead. They didn’t know how to handle the situation. Ordinary people would have been easy, but Guo Chenyang’s bodyguards were no pushovers—they were clearly superior to the venue’s security team.

“This isn’t your fault. That man has always been annoying. Since he wants to see me, I’ll go see what tricks he has up his sleeve. How dare he lay a hand on my man earlier—humph!”

Lin Jiayao let out a cold snort, her beautiful face turning icy. The beauty beside her and the head of security exchanged surprised glances. They had never seen Lin Jiayao so furious before…