After Pretending to Fall, They Revealed Their True Faces

But her decisive and swift actions, along with her icy demeanor, made it impossible for anyone to harbor disrespectful thoughts towards her!

She was the city's renowned female CEO, and also Song Mu's mother--Ye Mingyan!

Just moments ago, the company had signed a cooperation order with a famous conglomerate!

The entire company was jubilant.

Even the usually cold Ye Mingyan couldn't help but curve her lips into a faint smile.

Her smile was enough to topple cities and enchant nations; time in the conference room seemed to halt for a second!

As long as nothing went wrong...

Once the order was fulfilled, the company's market value would undoubtedly soar to new heights!

But at this very moment.

Ye Mingyan's phone vibrated.

Notifications flooded in from various social media platforms.

A news story had already hit the top spot on all the trending searches!

Upon seeing the headline, Ye Mingyan nearly passed out from anger!

"Renowned female CEO Ye Mingyan, unable to discipline her child, her son Song Mu is arrogant and overbearing, actually plotting against a classmate on campus!"

Clearly, Ye Mingyan wasn't the only one who saw the news.

The company members in the conference room all cast questioning glances at Ye Mingyan.

The CEO's son causing trouble, this kind of news could significantly damage the company's reputation!

As expected, not long after the news broke, the conglomerate also sent a message, stating they were considering canceling the order!

Ye Mingyan trembled with rage, her jade-like hand gripping her phone so tightly that her knuckles turned white, as if she wasn't holding a phone, but Song Mu's neck!

Ye Mingyan had never liked this useless son. If he had just obediently lived the life of a rich second-generation heir, eating and waiting for death every day, that would have been fine.

But he had to go and cause trouble for her!

Ye Mingyan quickly called Song Mu, but the brat didn't answer. In the end, he even turned off his phone!

Ye Mingyan's expression grew colder and colder. Those who knew her understood that the angrier Ye Mingyan became, the calmer she would appear!

After much effort, Ye Mingyan finally managed to contact Song Mu through Captain Zhao...

And on the other end of the phone, Song Mu's legs were about to give out.

Ye Mingyan had never proactively contacted him before. Now, not only was she calling, but she started speaking in an extremely angry tone.

Song Mu knew he had messed up this time!

"Song Mu, you've really made a name for yourself, huh? You're trending on hot search, what are you trying to do? Become a big star?!"

"Hot search?"

Song Mu froze for a second, and a subordinate quickly handed him a phone.

Seeing the title of the trending news, Song Mu's face turned ashen with shock!

He suddenly realized that while his attention had been focused on Lin Che, he had overlooked another person in the classroom!

"Luo Xue!"

Song Mu pointed at Luo Xue with trembling fingers.

Luo Xue merely raised the phone in her hand.

A smile finally appeared on her cute and delicate face!

Lin Che had made plans for both scenarios from the beginning!

He not only contacted the school's security department.

He also had Luo Xue secretly take photos and send them out.

Luo Xue was active on social media and in the cosplay community. She uploaded the pictures to the internet, and the incident quickly went viral on social media!

Gossip involving wealthy individuals always attracted traffic!

In a short while, it had actually climbed to the top of the trending searches!

"Song Mu, do you know how much the company's market value could lose because of you?"

"The longer this stays on the hot search, the greater the impact on the company!"

"You need to apologize to them immediately and ask them to take it down!"

On the phone, Ye Mingyan's charming voice was filled with fury. Song Mu felt as if he were facing a lion, ready to tear him to shreds at any moment!

But to apologize...

Song Mu looked at Lin Che in front of him. He had just cut Lin Che's arm, and although the wound wasn't deep, the flowing blood looked terrifying.

If he said sorry right now, would Lin Che forgive him?

You don't need to be a genius to know that's impossible!

"Mom, but I not only hit him, I also used a knife..."

Song Mu gritted his teeth, finally deciding to tell the truth.

A moment of silence on the other end of the line.

Silence is often the prelude to a storm.

In the quiet, Song Mu gradually felt a chill creep up his spine.

After a long while, Ye Mingyan's voice finally rang out again.

"You beast... I'll come apologize personally..."

The call ended. The arrogance vanished from Song Mu's face. Just thinking of that woman sent shivers down his spine!

"Young Master Song, should we still hit him?"

The thugs couldn't hear the conversation. They could only see the changes in Song Mu's expression, which was a fascinating mix of fawning, fear, and anger...

They didn't know what their boss was planning, so they kept holding Lin Che, not letting go.

"Hit? Hit your head!"

Song Mu went completely insane and slapped each of the thugs holding Lin Che.

"Quick, let go of Lin Che... oh no, let go of my Brother Lin!"

Song Mu's attitude did a complete 180-degree turn.

He had angered Ye Mingyan, and now only Lin Che could save him!

"Go get my Porsche! Hurry and take my Brother Lin to the hospital!"

Song Mu knew of a top-tier private hospital.

All the nurses there wore tight-fitting pink mini-skirts and knee-high white stockings.

The intimate physical check-ups every day would surely make anyone's mind wander.

As long as Lin Che went with him, Song Mu was confident he could let him indulge in a world of tenderness.

"Heh~"

But Lin Che just let out a cold laugh.

He knew exactly how much this trending topic would impact their company.

Right now, Song Mu had no choice but to try every means possible to appease him.

Begging him to take down the post, or even issue a "clarifying" statement.

However...

Lin Che certainly wouldn't let Song Mu off the hook so easily.

He had heard about it long ago...

Song Mu's mother... was a famous female CEO in this city!

The wound on his arm throbbed with pain. This slight discomfort made Lin Che's heart pound.

A thrill of facing a challenge surged through his body!

Song Mu... perhaps your mother should pay for the mistakes you've made!

Lin Che had turned dark!

He directly refused Song Mu and walked out.

There was no way he was going with Song Mu to the so-called private hospital.

That was their territory.

Lin Che intended to keep the initiative firmly in his own hands!

Chapter 49: Taking Care

In the hospital.

"It's just a skin abrasion, there's no need to be hospitalized..."

Lin Che looked helplessly at Gu Yilan and Luo Xue.

Upon hearing that Lin Che was injured, Gu Yilan rushed to the hospital immediately.

It was clearly just a scratch on his arm that only needed disinfection, medication, and a bandage, but Gu Yilan and Luo Xue insisted on running him through a battery of tests.

When Luo Xue went to pay the bill, even the nurse couldn't help but sigh—who spends money like this?

And now, Lin Che was lying in a hospital bed in the inpatient ward.

Luo Xue had handled the admission procedures for him, saying it would be more convenient for changing his dressing.

"Lin Che got injured saving me, so I'll stay and take care of him tonight... His hand isn't convenient..."

Luo Xue's fingers twisted together behind her back.

She helped Lin Che with his hospital admission, harboring her own little schemes.

Lin Che's hand was bandaged now, making it inconvenient for him to do many things. When the time came, she would deliberately put on a gentle act and take care of him.

Lin Che would think she was some delicate fairy who never lifted a finger!

With such a contrast, wouldn't Lin Che be utterly confused?

Then, with a bit of hypnosis to brainwash him, Lin Che would eventually become hers!

"Luo Xue? You? You're willing to stay and take care of Lin Che?"

Gu Yilan widened her beautiful eyes, looking at her best friend.

Luo Xue and Lin Che had always been at odds.

How could Luo Xue voluntarily offer to stay and care for him today?

"It's just that he saved me today and got injured because of it, so I feel a bit bad... Xiao Yilan, don't overthink it, there's nothing going on between Lin Che and me!"

"Mhm, mhm, I know. I'm also happy that Xiao Xue and Lin Che can improve their relationship!"

Because of Luo Xue's presence, Gu Yilan didn't dare to make her relationship with Lin Che public.

Gu Yilan could already imagine that if she told Luo Xue about her relationship with Lin Che, Luo Xue would definitely lecture her using those trendy self-help tips from social media!

So...

If she could use this opportunity to improve Luo Xue and Lin Che's relationship and have them get along well, it would be a good thing for Gu Yilan too!

"Then... I'll trouble you with Lin Che!"

"Leave it to me..."

With that, Gu Yilan winked at Lin Che and left the ward.

Only Luo Xue and Lin Che remained in the ward.

In the pure white room, the smell of disinfectant filled the air, and outside the window, the distant wail of ambulance sirens could be faintly heard.