Ye Wanqing walked forward steadily, followed closely by Xu Xinyi, her tone tinged with urgency: "Ye Wanqing, do you really want to break up with Lin Xuan?"

Ye Wanqing did not slow down her pace, but just tilted her head slightly and said in a cold voice: "Miss Xu, the entanglement between Lin Xuan and me is not something you need to worry about."

Xu Xinyi refused to give up and quickened her pace, her words leaving no room for doubt: "But I heard that there is a dark secret behind your marriage."

Ye Wanqing stopped in front of a door, her eyes passing over Xu Xinyi lightly: "Miss Xu, your curiosity seems to have crossed the line."

Xu Xinyi sneered and approached confidently, "Well, now we can finally have a frank talk, right?"

Ye Wanqing smiled faintly, her tone calm, "Miss Xu seems confident, but please understand that my story with Lin Xuan is over. I don't want to talk about the past anymore."

Xu Xinyi secretly wondered in her heart whether Ye Wanqing had already seen through her and knew the truth behind their marriage?

Ye Wanqing looked at Xu Xinyi's eyes with deep eyes, and the pride that was hard to conceal was in her eyes, but her heart was calm.

"Ye Wanqing! If you're not afraid that I'll make those things public and let Mrs. Lin know..."

Before Xu Xinyi finished her words, Ye Wanqing had already walked through another door and disappeared from sight.

Xu Xinyi stomped her feet in anger, but she could only look at the empty corridor, powerless to do anything.

Xu Xinyi left with a lot of resentment, while Ye Wanqing returned to the kitchen of the villa and started preparing dinner.

On the other side, Lin Xuan finished a series of tense meetings and walked out of the elevator with a serious expression.

Zhao Yu followed closely behind, walking cautiously and always paying attention to Lin Xuan's emotions.

Zhao Yu mustered up his courage and reported to Lin Xuan, "Mr. Lin, a Miss Xu came to visit you."

Lin Xuan frowned. The lingering noise from the conference room and the faint scent of perfume in the office made him even more unhappy.

"Secretary Zhao, when did Miss Xu leave? Did she leave any other words?"

Zhao Yu quickly replied: "Mr. Lin, Miss Xu left not long ago. She said she had something urgent to do and left without waiting for long."

Lin Xuan raised his eyes, his gaze as cold as frost: "Secretary Zhao, I remember I clearly instructed that no one is allowed to enter my office without my permission."

Zhao Yu lowered his head and lowered his voice a few degrees: "Yes, Mr. Lin, I understand, I will handle this matter properly."

Lin Xuan glanced at Zhao Yu coldly, said no more, and turned around to devote himself to the pile of work.

At the same time, Xu Xinyi was suffering from a fierce attack of online public opinion, and her mood fell to the bottom.

She made an appointment with her good friend Bai Pinghui to have dinner together, intending to take this opportunity to talk about her feelings, but unexpectedly she met an enthusiastic netizen in the restaurant, and instantly became the focus of everyone's attention, and was pushed to the forefront again.

Xu Xinyi's parents witnessed their daughter's plight and were deeply concerned. Xu's father tentatively asked about the current state of her relationship with Lin Xuan, but Xu Xinyi only gave vague responses, unwilling to discuss further.

A few days later, although Xu Xinyi's name quietly disappeared from the hot search list, her public image had already been damaged and it was difficult to recover.

Just at this moment, a court summons arrived unexpectedly, and Ye Wanqing challenged her in the name of the law.

Upon hearing the news, Xu's parents were furious, but Xu Xinyi responded with a cold smile: "Mom and Dad, don't worry, I have my own plans."

Father Xu looked at his daughter with a puzzled look on his face: "What are your plans?"

Xu Xinyi's lips curled up into a mysterious smile: "Just wait patiently, I will make Ye Wanqing understand that becoming her enemy is the most foolish choice in her life."

At dawn the next day, a post titled "Unveiled: The Untold Story Behind Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing" quickly went viral online. By the time dawn broke, it had already sparked widespread discussion. By noon, the topic had rocketed to the top of the trending search list, reigniting a wave of public opinion.

The secret marriage agreement between Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing suddenly exploded on the Internet like a powerful thunder.

The shocking impact of this news far exceeded the previous incident in which Xu Xinyi attempted to frame Ye Wanqing for plagiarism.

After all, the identity of the eldest son of the Lin family is so prominent that the position of daughter-in-law of the Lin family, which countless ladies dream of, was revealed to be a carefully planned marriage by agreement.

The noble daughters of the capital, having harbored years of resentment and jealousy, were now told that it was all a lie. Lin Xuan would rather sign a marriage agreement with an ordinary woman than choose a single daughter from the capital's wealthy families to spend his life with.

Such news left everyone dumbfounded and full of curiosity.

"It's unbelievable! Real-life marriages between wealthy families can be so bizarre. I thought arranged marriages only existed in novels!"

"Since this is a marriage by agreement, why is Ms. Xu still pressing Ms. Ye so hard?"

"What the above person said makes sense. You seem to have discovered the key point! Considering everything that has happened recently, I seriously suspect that Miss Xu is behind all of this!"

"However, the signature on that agreement is indeed impeccable. I carefully compared it with Ye Wanqing's handwriting, and the unique way of writing the word 'Qing' is exactly the same!"

"The recent uproar in wealthy families is even more gripping than the gossip in the entertainment industry!"

"I'm so full from eating this melon!"

The incident spread rapidly on the Internet. Within a few hours, it had swept the entire network. Discussions also broke out on short video platforms. The names of Ye Wanqing, Lin Xuan, and Xu Xinyi once again became popular searches.

Qin Huai and the others were all extremely surprised upon hearing the news. He had not paid much attention to Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing's marriage before. He still remembered that Lin's mother frequently arranged blind dates for Lin Xuan, but Lin Xuan suddenly returned with Ye Wanqing and quickly held a wedding.

The wedding was simple yet elegant. Considering that Lin Xuan didn't like complicated things, Qin Huai didn't think much about it at the time. However, looking back now, those details seemed to hint at the uniqueness of this marriage.

It is always difficult to tell whether the rumors on the Internet are true or false, especially when they involve a business giant like Lin Xuan. How could he easily let the contents of his marriage agreement with Ye Wanqing be exposed to the world?

Qin Huai decided to call Lin Xuan to verify the authenticity of the matter.

However, the call was hung up by the other party as soon as it was connected. Qin Huai couldn't help but take a breath and wisely gave up the idea of calling again.

Qin Huai's choice was undoubtedly wise, because at this moment the atmosphere in Lin Xuan's office was so cold that it seemed to freeze everything.

Zhao Yu stood in front of the desk with his head down, not even having the courage to look up at Lin Xuan.

The arranged marriage between Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing was originally known to only a very few people, but now it has spread like wildfire and become a secret known to everyone.

Lin Xuan had been silent for two full minutes. His face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it. His eyes were deep, like an endless abyss that seemed to swallow everything.

He stared at the post on the computer screen, reading it word for word. Then he turned his gaze to Zhao Yu and said in a cold voice:

"Within the hour, I want to know how this agreement was leaked."

"Yes, Mr. Lin." Zhao Yu responded quickly.

Lin Xuan gently untied his tie, and the expression on his face was like the cold wind in winter, cold and murderous.

At this moment, the phone on the table suddenly rang, and Zhao Yu quickly said:

"Boss Lin, I'm going out first."

Lin Xuan ignored it, staring intently at the vibrating phone. His Adam's apple rolled slightly as he finally answered the call.

"housekeeper?"

The housekeeper's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone, "Master, if it's convenient for you, please go back to the old house. The old lady just fainted. Although the family doctor said she's not seriously injured, she's very agitated."

"I'll go back in the evening." Lin Xuan replied briefly.

Although Mrs. Lin's fainting did not affect her body much, the shock and anger in her heart were like surging waves that were difficult to calm down.

The housekeeper knew very well why Mrs. Lin was so angry. It turned out that Ye Wanqing and Lin Xuan’s marriage was a carefully planned agreement.

Mrs. Lin has always regarded Ye Wanqing as her future granddaughter-in-law, and all her expectations and aspirations are based on the fact that Ye Wanqing will become the mistress of the Lin family.

However, now she is told that Ye Wanqing is just a "chess piece" placed by Lin Xuan to appease her.

How could Mrs. Lin accept this cruel fact?

Zhao Yu’s ability to detect crimes should not be underestimated, and the mastermind behind the incident soon surfaced.

That crucial agreement was always kept under Lin Xuan's strict custody, and the source of its leak undoubtedly pointed to within the company.

There are only a handful of people who can enter and leave Lin Xuan's office freely, and even fewer who can take away the agreement without anyone noticing.

Zhao Yu quickly locked on Xu Xinyi as the focus of the investigation. As the investigation deepened, the truth gradually surfaced, coinciding with his initial speculation.

He presented the findings to Lin Xuan, who simply sneered, "I expected this."

Obviously, his patience and tolerance towards the Xu family were on the verge of collapse.

At the same time, Ye Wanqing's phone also fell into crazy ringing mode, but she still maintained good composure and answered them one by one.

For those calls as shameless as Qin Huai's, she would hang up directly after answering the call without mercy.

As soon as Su Zimo hung up the phone, Qin Zhuyu called.

Ye Wanqing gently rubbed her temples, knowing clearly in her heart that all this must be Xu Xinyi's masterpiece.

"Zhu Yu." She picked up the phone, turned on the speakerphone, and placed the phone casually on the table.

"Wanqing, have you seen the news on the Internet?" Qin Zhuyu asked anxiously.

"Yes, I saw it." Ye Wanqing's answer was as calm as water.

"Is your marriage with Lin Xuan really based on an agreement? Didn't you marry him out of love?" Qin Zhuyu continued to ask.

"Yes." Ye Wanqing's voice remained calm.

Qin Zhuyu on the other end of the phone was obviously shocked by her frankness. After a moment of silence, she asked cautiously, "So you... don't love Lin Xuan at all, right?"

"do not love."

Qin Zhuyu fell silent again, but after a moment, she excitedly shouted, "That's great!"

Ye Wanqing smiled slightly: "Oh?"

"Of course! This way, they can't keep saying you'll come back and ask Lin Xuan to get back together, right? Humph!"

Although public opinion on the Internet was in an uproar, its development trend was very different from Xu Xinyi's expectations.

Netizens did not blame Ye Wanqing. Instead, many people praised her, believing that she was sober and rational, and acted strictly in accordance with the agreement. She divorced as scheduled after the five-year period, and she had neither greed nor unrealistic fantasies.

When Xu Xinyi saw the trend of public opinion, she was so angry that she almost smashed her phone.

But her real purpose in exposing this news was not just to make netizens criticize Ye Wanqing, but more importantly, she wanted Mrs. Lin to see Ye Wanqing's true face.

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