Chapter 44: Asserting Dominance
When Lin Yuan saw Jiang Ye walking over, his eyes widened in surprise.
“Brother Jiang Ye?” he subconsciously blurted out, a smile flashing across his small face.
Jiang Ye’s gaze also immediately skipped past Shen Yanzhou and landed on Lin Yuan’s face.
His eyes, which were naturally smiling, narrowed, and his somewhat pale lips curled into a very attractive arc.
“Brother Lin Yuan! What a coincidence!” His tone was surprised and delighted.
In an instant, alarm bells rang in Shen Yanzhou’s mind.
Was this man the legendary second young master of the Jiang family in Haicheng, the sickly Jiang Ye?
Shen Yanzhou’s peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly as he sized him up quietly.
He was around the same age as himself, with refined and scholarly features.
He had natural, messy flaxen hair and looked very gentle, like a friendly older brother next door.
His eyes, which were born with a smile, gave the impression that he looked at even a dog with deep affection.
That face, which bore a slight trace of illness, gave people a sense of fragility, as if he were easily broken.
He was indeed quite alluring.
No wonder the brat called him “Brother” the moment they met!
Shen Yanzhou reached out and pulled Lin Yuan into his arms with a sudden movement.
“Xiao Yuan, you know him?” he asked knowingly.
His voice was laced with a hint of coldness.
Lin Yuan’s body trembled slightly.
He detected something wrong in his tone.
“Uh, he’s the… metaphysics blogger I met in the livestream room last time… Jiang Ye…”
Lin Yuan didn’t dare call him “Brother” again and could only use the title “metaphysics blogger.”
Opposite them, Jiang Ye frowned slightly.
His gaze swept between the two of them for a moment.
“Brother Lin Yuan, we added each other on WeChat last time. Why did you delete me as a friend later?” His voice was still very soft.
There was no hint of accusation or resentment.
Lin Yuan: “…”
He didn’t know how to answer and lowered his eyes.
Shen Yanzhou immediately took over the conversation: “Iām the one who had Xiao Yuan delete it.”
As he spoke, he tilted his head to look at Lin Yuan’s face.
Then, he lowered his head and planted a kiss on his cheek.
“I don’t like Xiao Yuan associating with people whose backgrounds are unknown.”
Lin Yuan’s lips immediately pressed together.
His small hands clenched into fists at his sides.
This madman had intentionally asserted his dominance over him in front of Jiang Ye!
His small face turned slightly red.
He buried his head even lower.
After hearing Shen Yanzhou’s words, Jiang Ye’s expression changed slightly.
He pursed his lips.
“Xiao Yuan, this gentleman is your…”
Shen Yanzhou squeezed Lin Yuan’s shoulder, a wicked smile curling his lips. “My name is Shen Yanzhou. Xiao Yuan is my wife!”
Lin Yuan: “!”
Was this dog of a man crazy?
There should be a limit to how much he humiliated him!
He looked up, his eyes filled with shame and indignation, at the man beside him.
Shen Yanzhou’s large hand held his shoulder, applying a bit of pressure.
Undoubtedly, it was a silent threat.
Lin Yuan’s breathing was a bit rapid, and he bit his lip hard, but he didn’t dare make a sound.
Jiang Ye’s handsome brows furrowed. “Shen Yanzhou?”
Jian Zechuan, standing to the side, was a bit surprised. “Are you… President Shen of the Longsheng Group?”
Shen Yanzhou nodded. “Mm.”
Cold sweat broke out on Dr. Heās forehead.
Today’s situation was a bit beyond his control!
The young master of the Jiang family in Haicheng was an old client of his, and he knew the Jiang family was a powerful, extraordinary existence in Haicheng.
Naturally, he was very respectful to the second young master.
But he hadn’t expected that the person who had kidnapped him today would be the famous president of the Longsheng Group in this city.
That was an even more powerful figure who could turn clouds and rain with a flip of his hand!
Caught between the two, he felt quite awkward.
He felt like his professional career had hit a roadblock!
Jian Zechuan turned to look at Jiang Ye.
He leaned in and whispered in his ear, “The top-tier big shot of the Imperial Capitalās business world! A super ruthless character!”
Jiang Ye was a man who lived like a wild crane, usually only concerned with taking medicine and studying metaphysics. He didn’t care much about the world of the upper class.
As a close friend, Jian Zechuan was certain he hadn’t heard of Shen Yanzhou, so he gave him a quick briefing.
After hearing this, Jiang Ye’s expression didn’t change.
His gaze fell back on Lin Yuan’s face.
He felt that his complexion was a bit poor.
Under an unnatural flush, his small face revealed a hint of haggard illness.
“So President Shen invited Dr. He here today to examine Brother Lin Yuan?” Jiang Ye asked.
Shen Yanzhou: “Yes. Xiao Yuan hasn’t been feeling well lately, so I want him to take some Chinese medicine to regulate his body.”
After hearing this, Jiang Ye nodded slightly. “In that case, let Dr. He examine Brother Lin Yuan properly first. I can wait; I’m not in a hurry.”
As he spoke, he turned to Dr. He, his tone very humble.
“Dr. He, this little brother is my friend. Please take extra care with him. Thank you.”
Dr. He nodded repeatedly with a forced smile. “Of course, of course! Since he’s Young Master Jiangās friend, I will naturally put in more effort!”
These words made Shen Yanzhou feel unhappy.
Naturally, he was unwilling to let Lin Yuan owe Jiang Ye this favor.
However, there was no way to refuse.
He let out a cold snort. “Dr. He doesn’t need to do it for anyone’s sake.”
His voice held a sharp, oppressive authority. “A doctor should have a benevolent heart. Just focus on providing good treatment. You have to live up to your reputation and, also, the money I paid.”
Dr. He: “!”
The threatening meaning in these words was self-evident!
If he couldn’t cure this youth, he probably wouldn’t have a good life for the rest of his days!
“Yes, yes, President Shen, I will certainly do my best!”
Jiang Ye looked at the drooping Lin Yuan, hesitated for a moment, and asked, “Brother Lin Yuan, can we add each other back on WeChat?”
Lin Yuan slowly looked up, his handsome brows furrowed slightly.
Beside him, Shen Yanzhou gave a mocking laugh and squeezed his shoulder again. “Xiao Yuan, what do you say?”
Lin Yuan’s heart sank.
His somewhat pale lips tightened before he stuttered out a few low words: “No… there’s no need…”
Shen Yanzhou’s lips curled.
The corners of his peach blossom eyes lifted, and a smug look overflowed from his gaze. “Young Master Jiang, did you hear that? If thereās nothing else, please see yourselves out!”
After saying that, he shot a look at Cheng Feng.
Just as Cheng Feng was about to step forward for a “hardcore” eviction, Jian Zechuan reached out and blocked him. “Hey! No need to see us out! We can leave by ourselves!”
“You! Move aside!” He shot a fierce glare at the burly Cheng Feng.
Cheng Feng had followed Shen Yanzhou for several years and naturally knew what was appropriate.
Regarding this young master from Haicheng, he knew he couldn’t be too reckless; just making the point was enough.
Jiang Ye frowned slightly, looking at the silent Lin Yuan, his heart tightening.
“Alright then, Brother Lin Yuan, you rest well. Until we meet again!”
Jian Zechuan shouted to Dr. He, “We’ll wait for you back at Jishi Hall!”
With that, he and Jiang Ye turned and left.
Once in the car, Jian Zechuan drove very fast, his heart fuming. He used the accelerator to vent his frustration.
Jiang Ye rubbed his temples. “Zechuan, slow down.”
Only then did Jian Zechuan lower his speed.
“That bastard Shen Yanzhou is too overbearing, isn’t he?” he said with a frown.
“Everything should be first come, first served. He just snatched him away and acted like he was in the right! What a complete jerk!”
Jiang Ye didn’t speak.
He rested his head on one hand, his gaze fixed on a point outside the window, lost in thought.
Jian Zechuan turned to look at him.
“Oh, by the way, is that boy the one you mentioned before whose fortune-telling is incredibly accurate?”
Jiang Ye nodded.
Jian Zechuan clicked his tongue. “He really is a beauty! What a pity, though. Beauties usually have ill fates, and heās fallen into the hands of that jerk!”
Jiang Ye turned his head, his brow furrowed slightly. “Zechuan, he said Lin Yuan was his… wife? What did he mean by that?”
Jian Zechuan snorted. “Only a pure and noble young master like you wouldn’t be able to tell what kind of relationship they have!”
Jiang Ye shifted his position, his expression very serious. “Then tell me, what kind of relationship is it?”
Jian Zechuan curled his lip.
“That Shen Yanzhou is a ruthless character! In our circles, he’s the kind of person whose name makes people change color.”
“Calling him his wife? You saw it just now; that little beauty was clearly terrified of him.”
Jian Zechuan shook his head.
“He’s definitely a plaything he’s keeping, the kind without any freedom! Or you could call it ‘forced love’! Sigh, heās become someone’s bed-pet, a bird in a cage!”
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