Chapter 759: The Long Family's Daughter Has Just Come of Age

After a long while, the elevator was finally repaired.

Inside the elevator…

Lin Yuan and Sun Weiwei hastily put on their clothes.

As for why the two were flustered, because…

【The two did something shameful in the elevator…】

…

After leaving Su Monong's office, Lin Yuan returned to his own office.

That day, he forced himself to focus… and threw himself into work.

While handling the company's trivial matters, he… secretly planned to go to Su Monong's house that evening.

Lin Yuan busied himself at the company all day, exhausted in body and mind.

Only by evening did he finally make it to quitting time.

Walking out of the Su Group, Lin Yuan saw that Su Monong hadn't sent him a WeChat.

Lin Yuan felt a glimmer of hopeful luck.

Since Su Monong didn't look for him,

he decided to pretend not to know, and thus naturally, he wouldn't go to Su Monong's house tonight.

Lin Yuan came to the underground parking lot, drove, and went straight home.

After arriving home, Lin Yuan lay on the bed.

He hesitated not at all, took out his phone, and directly opened WeChat.

Lin Yuan found An Yunxi's chat window and sent a message: "An Sis, I'm quitting, I've resigned."

On the other end of the WeChat, An Yunxi saw the message and was instantly stunned.

An Yunxi, full of doubt, quickly called Lin Yuan.

As soon as the call connected, An Yunxi urgently asked: "Lin Yuan? What did you say? You want to resign? Why? How could you suddenly want to resign when everything was fine?"

Lin Yuan held the phone, lying on the bed.

His voice full of weariness and resolve, he slowly said:

"I don't get along with the Goddess Boss's personality; I can't continue like this, I'm quitting! This Goddess Bar 3 Store will be handed over to you from now on, and I'll submit my resignation application."

Lin Yuan paused, then added: "I didn't go to the Goddess Bar 3 Store today; you'll have to handle the follow‑up matters, and I'll take care of the handover as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, An Yunxi hurriedly advised: "Don't, Lin Yuan, don't be impulsive! If you just walk off like this, the boss will surely be angry, and it won't do you any good; we can discuss things properly, don't lightly say you're resigning."

Hearing the two words "boss," Lin Yuan's dissatisfaction surged up instantly.

Lin Yuan's tone also hardened: "Let her be angry, anyway I don't care anymore! I've figured it out—you lot are basically a scam company, only cheating people, nothing worth staying for, goodbye."

No sooner had his words fallen than Lin Yuan gave An Yunxi no chance to persuade, directly pressing the hang‑up button.

He tossed the phone onto the bed and took a deep breath.

Lin Yuan's eyes were full of relief; at last… he could free himself from Qin Bore's control.

That night, Lin Yuan kept his promise—he didn't go to the Goddess Bar, nor did he think any more about the trifles concerning Qin Bore or the Underground Jianghu.

This was the first time after his resignation that he truly felt he had shaken off those entanglements and restraints, his whole body feeling much lighter.

Night fell, Lin Yuan got up and made himself a hearty dinner.

After washing up… he lay down on the bed.

This was the first time Lin Yuan had come home this early.

He no longer had his former fatigue and anxiety.

But, being alone at home at night,

Lin Yuan, however, inexplicably felt an empty hollowness, as if his heart were missing something.

He stared at the ceiling, his thoughts drifting—

No more entanglements with the bar's staff and coworkers.

No more Qin Bore's teasing and control.

Suddenly the days became clear and clean.

Yet this clarity made Lin Yuan feel especially hollow and uneasy all over.

What made Lin Yuan's feelings even more complicated was…

From now on, he might never see Qin Bore again.

That woman who was both overbearing and alluring, both crazy and mysterious^

That goddess who made him both angry and helpless, and even a bit flutter‑hearted^

In the future, perhaps she would exist only in his memory.

A hint of indescribable reluctance welled up in Lin Yuan's heart.

But after thinking it over, he again felt that this was fine.

At last he could completely escape the jianghu feuds, stay away from danger, and live his days peacefully and steadily.

No longer needing to tiptoe, heart in his throat.

But Lin Yuan didn't realize that this jianghu feud swirling around him，

had never been something he could shake off with just a sentence of resignation、

the threads of fate had already tightly entwined him.

The storms to come had only just begun.

…

A night without dreams.

The next morning, Lin Yuan woke up on time.

After tidying up, he hurriedly went to work at Su Group.

Lin Yuan tried to use his busy work to dispel that empty feeling in his heart.

He sat in his office, focusing on processing the documents on his desk.

He tried to immerse himself in work.

But just then, the telephone on his desk… suddenly rang.

Lin Yuan answered the phone doubtfully.

On the phone was the voice of the front desk girl, with a hint of respect: "Director Lin, someone is looking for you downstairs."

Hearing this, Lin Yuan was stunned, the pen in his hand froze on the paper, his face full of confusion—

He had just quit his job at the Goddess Bar, his relationships at Su Group weren't that complicated—so who could be looking for him at this time?

Full of doubt, Lin Yuan set down his documents, stood up, and went downstairs.

Lin Yuan secretly guessed the visitor's identity in his heart.

But when he reached the first-floor lobby and saw the visitor's appearance, he froze completely.

The person looking for him turned out to be… the daughter of the head of Dragon Scale Corporation, Long Xuan'er.

Long Xuan'er stood in the center of the lobby, her posture tall and straight.

She wore a well-tailored black velvet long dress that made her skin look whiter than snow, giving her a cool and noble aura.

Her brows and eyes were exquisite as a painting, her brows slightly raised, the corners of her eyes carrying a hint of chill, her lips red like fire yet without a trace of a smile.

Her whole being… exuded an aloof, icy aura that kept strangers at bay.

Although Long Xuan'er's beauty was strikingly aggressive, she also bore the dignified and aloof demeanor unique to a wealthy heiress.

In every gesture, she revealed an inviolable nobility; the blend of stunning beauty and icy chill made people dare not meet her gaze directly.

It took Lin Yuan a while to come back to his senses, suppressing the astonishment in his heart.

Lin Yuan showed a hint of confusion on his face and tentatively asked:

"Miss Long, you're looking for me… do you have something?"

He really couldn't figure it out—he had no dealings with Dragon Scale Corporation, so why would this heiress come specially to see him?

Upon hearing this, Long Xuan'er didn't waste any pleasantries; she merely lifted her eyes slightly, her cool gaze sweeping over him.

Immediately, Long Xuan'er stepped forward, her voice cool… yet carrying an irresistible force, and she said:

"May we speak aside?"

Although Lin Yuan had doubts, he couldn't refuse, so he could only nod.

He silently followed Long Xuan'er out of Su Group.

The two crossed the street, arrived at a quiet café opposite the company, and took a seat by the window.

Long Xuan'er raised her hand to summon the waiter and ordered two coffees.

She pushed one cup toward Lin Yuan, her movement elegant yet aloof, without any extra pleasantries.

After the waiter left, she then spoke slowly, her tone flat yet carrying certainty:

"I heard that you resigned from Divine Phoenix Group last night?"

Lin Yuan's body tensed, the doubt on his face deepening, and he instinctively countered:

"How do you know?"

His resignation wasn't made a big deal; even An Yunxi had only just found out.

How could this Long family heiress receive the news so quickly?

Upon hearing this, Long Xuan'er's beautiful eyes glanced at him faintly, the corner of her mouth lifting into an extremely slight arc.

Long Xuan'er's tone was flat… yet with a hint of mystery, she said lightly:

"I, naturally, have my own channels."

She gave no further explanation, yet exuded an unquestionable confidence that discouraged probing.

Lin Yuan's heart sank, a sense of heaviness welling up.

In his mind… a thought flashed instantly:

It seems that even inside Divine Phoenix Group, there are spies planted by Long Xuan'er and her people.

He knew that Dragon Scale Corporation, where Long Xuan'er belonged, was an old-school faction; on the surface it was a cooperative alliance with Divine Phoenix Group, maintaining superficial peace.

But behind the scenes, these old-school factions… all harbored reservations about the rising Divine Phoenix Group.

The old-school factions covertly planted eyes and ears within Divine Phoenix Group, monitoring every move.

If not for that, having just resigned from Divine Phoenix Group last night with such a secret matter, Long Xuan'er could not possibly have learned of it this morning and come specially to see him.

Having realized this, Lin Yuan's gaze toward Long Xuan'er gained a hint of vigilance.

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Lin Yuan slowly nodded and replied in a flat tone:

"Yes, I really did resign."

Long Xuan'er lifted the coffee on the table, her fingertips lightly rubbing the rim.

She lifted her eyes… to look at Lin Yuan, her tone carrying a barely perceptible curiosity, and asked:

"Why did you resign? I'm curious to ask—Divine Phoenix Group's benefits shouldn't be bad, right?"

Lin Yuan gazed out the window, a hint of weariness and relief flashing in his eyes, and spoke softly:

"There's no special reason—I'm just tired, don't want to keep wandering the martial world anymore, and wish to live a steady, ordinary life."

Upon hearing this, Long Xuan'er first blinked slightly, then suddenly burst out with a 'pfft' laugh.

Her cool brows and eyes instantly softened a bit, breaking the icy aura around her, yet she still retained a hint of noble nonchalance.

Lin Yuan was stunned by her laugh, the doubt on his face deepening, and he instinctively asked:

What are you laughing at? I'm telling the truth, I really don't want to get involved in the martial world's conflicts anymore.

Long Xuan'er slowly eased her smile and took a light sip of coffee.

Her tone regained a hint of coolness, yet gained a hint of deeper meaning; looking at Lin Yuan, she spoke slowly:

"Once you enter the martial world, it's as deep as the sea; do you really think you can escape?"

"Lin Yuan, I know you don't want to get involved in the martial world anymore, but you have no choice."

Lin Yuan slowly raised his head, looking at Long Xuan'er before him, his eyes filled with complexity.

Long Xuan'er continued: "Once you enter the martial world, you have no retreat, no leeway; regardless of whether you want it or not, you cannot shake off this bond."

After a pause, Long Xuan'er stopped beating around the bush, her tone firm and direct:

"This time I came to see you, getting straight to the point—I want to win you over."

Speaking, she took out a black bank card from her personal handbag and handed it to Lin Yuan,

"This is a token of my father's goodwill; he wants to invite you to join Dragon Scale Corporation, and this card contains nine figures, as a sign of our sincerity."

Lin Yuan stared at the bank card, his pupils contracting sharply, his whole body froze instantly,

Lin Yuan was shocked……

"Nine figures…… that's over a hundred million!"

He had never seen so much money.

This sum of money is enough to ease all his current predicaments, and even…… could pay off part of his family's debts.

But, when Lin Yuan thought of the conflicts and dangers of the martial world, he fell into struggle again.

This enormous wealth, to him, was an unprecedented temptation.

But Lin Yuan, thinking of his promise to "retire from the martial world," and of those endless conflicts, still slowly shook his head.

Lin Yuan's tone was firm:

"Sorry, Miss Long, I can't agree. I said I want to retire from the martial world and not participate in any conflicts."

Long Xuan'er seemed to have anticipated his answer, with no surprise on her face.

Long Xuan'er's tone was calm…… yet carried an irresistible force:

"You can't get out; joining my Dragon Scale Corporation is your best choice. Whatever the Goddess Group can give you, my Dragon Scale Corporation can give; whatever the Goddess Group cannot give you, my Dragon Scale Corporation can also give, including stability and protection."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan's eyes flickered with a hint of emotion, yet he still did not relent.

Lin Yuan raised his head to look at Long Xuan'er, his tone tinged with doubt and probing:

"What the Goddess Group cannot give, can you also give? What can you give?"

He clearly knew Dragon Scale Corporation's strength in his heart, yet he couldn't help but press on, wanting to know what kind of terms the other side could offer.

Long Xuan'er leaned forward half a step, her voice lowered a bit, yet each word was clear:

Upon hearing this, Long Xuan'er's mouth curled into a confident arc.

A hint of allure flashed in her eyes as she slowly spoke, her tone carrying an irresistible confidence:

"Power, status, wealth, and beautiful women."

"If you join Dragon Scale Corporation, I'll give you the position of second-in-command; aside from my father, you and I will be equal. Is this power enough?"

"Moreover," Long Xuan'er paused, her gaze locked firmly on Lin Yuan.

"If you join Dragon Scale Corporation, I'll give you an annual salary of one hundred million, with no worries about food and clothing. Is this enough?"

Without waiting for Lin Yuan's response, she continued, her tone carrying a hint of arrogance:

"If you join Dragon Scale Corporation, I'll give you the troops of four halls, totaling a thousand people, under your command. Is this enough?"

She leaned forward slightly, her tone gaining a hint of ambiguity, her voice softening a bit:

"If you join Dragon Scale Corporation, all the women under its banner are yours to choose from. Is this enough?"

As her words fell, Long Xuan'er's gaze grew more enchanting, looking at Lin Yuan as she spoke each word clearly:

"If you're willing, including myself, you…… can also choose."

Lin Yuan's whole body tensed, his fingertips slightly curling.

Speaking, Long Xuan'er suddenly lifted her eyes slightly, bent over…… and lightly kicked off her high-heeled shoes.

She revealed her jade-like feet wrapped in black stockings.

Her skin was fair, her lines slender.

She slowly extended her foot; the black-stockinged jade foot lightly landed on Lin Yuan's leg, bringing a slight cool sensation, lightly rubbing, the motion ambiguous yet bold.

Long Xuan'er slightly raised her foot; the black-stockinged jade foot lightly brushed Lin Yuan's knee, her voice soft as water:

"My feet, you, can use them however you like……"

Long Xuan'er watched his reaction, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes.

Her tone carried a hint of teasing and probing as she softly asked: "I've heard you have a foot fetish? Is that true?"

Lin Yuan was stunned by her sudden question…… and the intimate gesture, his whole body tensing.

Lin Yuan instinctively shifted to avoid her, his face full of panic, his tone hurried in his defense:

"Who told you that? There's no such thing, don't guess randomly."

His ears instantly turned red, his eyes darting, afraid of being exposed.

Long Xuan'er watched his flustered evasion, the smile at the corners of her mouth growing richer.

Long Xuan'er's voice was low and carried a hint of certainty:

"An Yunxi said it. When she mentioned you to me, she let it slip unintentionally—could she have been wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan was momentarily speechless, his panic worsening.

Lin Yuan silently cursed in his heart: "An Yunxi, this woman, really talks nonsense! How could she casually tell others about such a private matter, especially someone like Long Xuan'er with a special status?"

After recovering, Lin Yuan hurriedly shook his head to deny, his tone urgent and even a bit stammering:

I don't, I'm not into feet—she's just talking nonsense, don't believe her.

He desperately tried to conceal his panic, afraid that Long Xuan'er would keep probing and expose his thoughts.

Long Xuan'er, however, wouldn't let up; she leaned slightly forward, her tone tinged with teasing and allure.

Her gaze locked tightly onto Lin Yuan:

"Everyone on the road thinks you have a foot fetish. Everyone says that—surely it can't all be nonsense, right?"

Before her words even faded, Long Xuan'er suddenly leaned forward, the distance between her and Lin Yuan shrinking.

Her warm breath… sprayed onto Lin Yuan's face, carrying a faint scent of perfume.

Long Xuan'er slightly tilted her head, her hair lightly brushing Lin Yuan's neck, the motion bold and alluring as she slowly moved closer to his ear…

She lowered her voice even more, laced with a hint of ambiguous probing, and said word by word:

"Even if you're not into feet, it's fine—you could be into something else? Like, being into… my… other parts?"