Chapter 4

• The Lin family resided in the Jiangnan Huayuan villa area in Haicheng.
• The car pulled up at the entrance of the residential area, and Ye Tian approached the security guard, saying, "Excuse me, I'm looking for Lin Ziyi."
• The security guard glanced at him and asked, "Does the Lin family know you're here?"
• Ye Tian replied, "They are unaware. Please inform Lin Ziyi, she will definitely come to see me."
• The security guard snorted and responded, "I'm sorry. According to the regulations, we cannot allow anyone in without the owner's phone call."
• Ye Tian frowned. He had intended to surprise Lin Ziyi, but now he had no choice but to call her.
• However, even after making three consecutive calls, he couldn't get through. Therefore, he decided to go to the Lin family's residence first.
• Fortunately, he knew the location of Lin Ziyi's house. He arrived at the high wall outside and saw that there was no one around. He tiptoed and swiftly climbed over the more than three-meter high wall.
• He landed in a green area and surveyed his surroundings. Then he walked briskly towards Lin Ziyi's house.
• In no time, he arrived in front of a three-story villa. Separated by a flower wall, he overheard a conversation.
• "Ziyi has finally come to her senses and is willing to marry into the Ma family," a woman said, sounding like Lin Ziyi's mother, Zhu Yuting.
• Then a middle-aged man's voice chimed in, and he sighed, "That despicable Ye Tian has made Ziyi's life miserable for years. It's a good thing she has come to her senses. The Ma family is one of the wealthiest families in Haicheng. If she marries into it, at least she won't have to worry about her livelihood for the rest of her life."
• This middle-aged man's voice belonged to Lin Ziyi's father, Lin Jinsheng.
• Zhu Yuting said, "Yes, I don't know what Ziyi was thinking, falling for that poor boy."
• Lin Jinsheng said, "The Ma family has promised that if Ziyi marries into their family, I will secure a major project from their real estate development. Mother has always favored my younger brother, thinking he is more outstanding than me. Hmph, I will make him realize who is the most successful son!"
• Zhu Yuting said, "Exactly! Honey, once we secure the Ma family's project, let my younger brother's family envy and be jealous! We will earn in one year what they can't earn in a lifetime!"
• Upon hearing this, Ye Tian felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Lin Ziyi was going to marry someone else?
• "Uncle Lin!" Ye Tian walked up to the front gate and said in a deep voice, "Lin Ziyi cannot marry into the Ma family!"
• Both Lin Jinsheng and Zhu Yuting were shocked and quickly looked towards the entrance. They soon recognized Ye Tian.
• "It's you!" Lin Jinsheng couldn't help but be furious when he saw Ye Tian. He said fiercely, "How did you get in? Get out of here, right now!"
• Ye Tian frowned, "Uncle, I will take good care of Lin Ziyi. Also, if you need any construction work, I can help you find someone."
• "Security!" Lin Jinsheng shouted loudly, not wanting to look at Ye Tian for another second.
• The security guards in the affluent area patrolled 24 hours a day. As soon as he shouted, two security guards immediately rushed over.
• Seeing Lin Jinsheng's agitated state, Ye Tian didn't want to get into a conflict with the security guards. He shook his head and walked towards the courtyard wall. By the time the security guards caught up, he had already climbed over the wall.
• Outside the courtyard wall, Ye Tian thought to himself, "Ziyi isn't at home and she's not answering her phone. Could something have happened?"
• After contemplating for a moment, he took out his phone and made a call. The owner of the number worked in an intelligence center and was named Ren Ping. Ren Ping's youngest daughter had been cured of a rare disease by Ye Tian, so Ren Ping was extremely grateful and always willing to help.
• "Old Ren, help me locate Lin Ziyi again," he said.
• In less than five minutes, he received a location map showing that Lin Ziyi was about ten kilometers away from him. He immediately hailed a taxi and rushed over.
• In the taxi, Ren Ping called again, "Brother Ye, I had my subordinates in Haicheng investigate. Your girlfriend, Lin Ziyi, has already agreed to marry into the Ma family. The day after tomorrow, Ma Shijue, the second young master of the Ma family, will come to Lin's house to propose. It is said that the old lady of the Lin family will personally receive him."
• After hearing this, Ye Tian asked the driver to speed up. After more than ten minutes, the car arrived at an apartment building in Haicheng.
• At this moment, a voluptuous and stunning woman stood helplessly. She had a perfect figure, flawless skin, and was wearing a black pencil skirt with purple stockings. At this moment, she felt weak and sank into the sofa.
• She was none other than Ye Tian's girlfriend, Lin Ziyi, who had been by his side for three years.
• Just then, the door was opened from the outside, and two men in black walked in.
• Seeing them, Lin Ziyi was shocked and asked, "Who are you?"
• She vaguely remembered what had happened. After work, she had come to the underground parking lot, and as she walked a short distance, someone covered her mouth with a towel, and then she lost consciousness.
• The men in black said coldly, "As we told you, we are from Young Master Ma's side. Young Master Ma asked us to bring Miss Lin here to discuss the marriage."
• Lin Ziyi was both shocked and angry, "Let me go, or I will call the police!"
• A man in black sneered, "Call the police? The head of the bureau is our boss, Ma Shao's confidant. Do you think calling the police will help? Miss Lin, you better be honest before Ma Shao arrives!"
• Lin Ziyi's hand gained some strength as she reached for her phone, about to dial Ye Tian's number. The man in black was quick to react, snatching the phone and turning it off, coldly saying, "Miss Lin, don't be in a hurry. Ma Shao will be here soon, and you two can have your honeymoon in advance!"
• A wave of despair washed over Lin Ziyi as she sat weakly on the sofa, tears streaming down her face, silently crying out, "Ye Tian, where are you?"
• Not long after, Ye Tian appeared at the entrance of the apartment. He needed an access card to enter the building, so he could only wait outside, planning to follow someone in.
• Meanwhile, in Lin Ziyi's apartment, a man in his late twenties pushed open the door.
• This man had narrow eyes, pale skin, barely visible eyebrows, and a slightly gloomy demeanor despite his short stature.
• As soon as he entered, he gestured with his hand, and two men dressed in black nodded and left the room, locking the door behind them.
• Lin Ziyi saw him and became terrified, angrily exclaiming, "Ma Junji, don't you dare! My boyfriend is a martial arts expert. If you lay a finger on me, he won't let you get away with it!"
• Ma Junji narrowed his eyes and retorted, "Lin Ziyi, isn't your useless boyfriend still in prison? Do you think threatening me with him will work?"
• Ma Junji was Lin Ziyi's senior in college. When she was a freshman, he was already a senior. At that time, Lin Ziyi was the most popular girl on campus, attracting countless suitors. After Ma Junji saw her once, he was captivated and immediately started relentlessly pursuing her.
• However, Lin Ziyi only had eyes for Ye Tian, whether he was a wealthy young master or a noble from the provincial capital. Repeatedly rejected, Ma Junji grew furious. Upon discovering that Lin Ziyi was also from Haicheng, he convinced his family to approach the Lin family and propose a marriage to Lin Ziyi.
• The Lin family was overjoyed to hear that the Ma family's young master was interested in Lin Ziyi, especially Lin Ziyi's grandmother, who readily agreed to the marriage.
• Upon hearing this, Lin Ziyi was furious and ran away from home, seeking refuge with Ye Tian. Ma Junji's hopes were shattered.
• Although several years had passed, Ma Junji couldn't forget about Lin Ziyi. After all, what he couldn't have was always the most desirable. Recently, he reconnected with the Lin family and gained approval from Lin Ziyi's grandmother. He was determined to turn his dreams into reality.
• In that moment, a glimmer of anticipation appeared in Ma Junji's eyes as he slowly approached Lin Ziyi.
• Lin Ziyi kept retreating, and suddenly she grabbed the fruit knife from the table and pressed it against her neck, trembling as she warned, "If you come any closer, I'll take my own life!"