The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife

"Halt." Just as Ye Shikai reached the gate, he was stopped by two guards. Channeling his Inner Strength, he was surprised to find that even the Chen family's gatekeepers were cultivators. Truly a grand display.

"Who are you, please do not come any closer." The two guards approached him. Given Ye Shikai's sudden arrival, they feared an attack. Seeing that Ye Shikai stood still, they lowered their guard.

"I'm here to see your Family Head," Ye Shikai said indifferently, lighting a cigarette.

"What is your name?" one of the guards asked with some confusion. Ye Shikai looked unfamiliar, but since he dared to seek out the Family Head directly, it was clear he had some significant background.

"Ye Shikai, just go report that," he responded.

"Alright, please wait a moment," said one guard, nodding before turning to enter the Chen family estate. Ye Shikai took the opportunity to smoke, remembering last time he was brought in by Chen Yuxin and almost didn't make it out…

A minute later, the same guard returned.

"Mr. Ye, please come in. We apologize for the inconvenience," another guard said to Ye Shikai with a bow, speaking respectfully.

"Lead the way."

"Mr. Ye's visit truly honors us. Please forgive our lack of preparation." Upon entering Chen Yuxin's villa, a beautiful woman came forward—none other than Chen Yuxin's confidant, Chen Ruoya.

"Miss Ruoya, you are too kind. Is Xin available?" Ye Shikai asked lightly.

"The Family Head is getting ready. Mr. Ye, please wait in the meeting room," Chen Ruoya said, bending slightly to show respect, and then gestured with her hand for him to proceed.

"Mr. Ye, please enjoy some tea," Chen Ruoya carefully poured a cup of tea for Ye Shikai, and the refreshing aroma of the tea immediately filled the room.

"That's fine, waiting for Xin here is enough; you can go attend to your duties," Ye Shikai said with a faint smile.

"Knock, knock, knock." At that moment, knocking sounded at the door, followed by the entrance of a stunning woman. For some reason, Ye Shikai instinctively lowered his head and avoided looking at her.

"The Family Head, I shall take my leave," said Chen Ruoya respectfully, then slowly exited the room.

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Chen Yuxin silently sat across from Ye Shikai. Neither of them spoke. Ye Shikai kept his head down, not seeing Chen Yuxin's gaze, but he could faintly sense a cold look sweeping over him.

"Kai, about what happened before... I was too impulsive. Are you alright?" After a long silence, Chen Yuxin broke the awkward atmosphere. Ye Shikai again recalled the time he was injected with anesthesia by Chen Yuxin and almost drowned. It was indeed Chen Yuxin's mistake—if not for Luo Shiqi's people who discovered him in time, Ye Shikai would have died.

"I'm fine, someone saved me," Ye Shikai said with a smile.

"Kai, I was... too agitated... I didn't want you to leave... so..." Chen Yuxin's face was full of guilt, and she struggled to speak clearly.

"Xin, I'm fine, don't blame yourself too much. I understand you," Ye Shikai said calmly. Honestly, after that incident, he didn't blame Chen Yuxin too much, but they both knew very well that there was now a deep rift between them.

Just like before, Ye Shikai didn't dare to look directly at Chen Yuxin.

"I came today because I wanted to talk things over calmly with you," Ye Shikai finally broached the main topic, his voice tense as if facing a life or death decision.

"Xin, our relationship, uh..." Ye Shikai hesitated, swallowing his words that had almost reached his lips.

"Let's just remain friends," Ye Shikai mustered the courage to say, readying himself for her scolding as soon as the words left his mouth...

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

The silence was profound.

Yet Ye Shikai's heart felt cold.

"Kai, are you rejecting me like that?" it took a long while for Chen Yuxin to speak.

"Xin, if your fiance abandoned you on the eve of your wedding for another woman, what would you think of him?" Ye Shikai said firmly "He would be a scumbag, would you still want a man like that?"

"I do, I do, all I want is you," Chen Yuxin, filled with agitation, threw herself onto Ye Shikai "Kai, what am I supposed to do if you leave?"

"Xin, you're overreacting. Even if I got married, you would still be a good friend of mine," Ye Shikai tried to console her but was unsure what to say. He never considered himself a smooth talker in romance, nor did he understand why so many women were drawn to him—it must be like the fortune teller said, he had some kind of romantic luck.

"Kai, we grew up together, didn't you say that you would only marry me?"

"That Ye Shikai from eight years ago is gone. I've changed too much, and you've changed a lot too, Xin, that's the reality," Ye Shikai said indifferently. He had intended to keep the conversation calm, but as soon as Su Qingyu was mentioned, Chen Yuxin would become agitated.

Suddenly, Chen Yuxin grabbed a fruit knife from the table and pressed it against her neck.

"Xin, are you crazy, put it down, it's dangerous!" Ye Shikai exclaimed in alarm, yet he feared approaching her might trigger a drastic action.

"I won't," Chen Yuxin stated firmly, pushing the knife's point slightly into her skin, and a trickle of blood flowed, stark against her fair neck...

"Why must you do this?"

"Kai, don't forget, Wang Kai is still in my hands, and I can hand over his murder evidence to the National Security Bureau at any time," Chen Yuxin said coldly.

"Xin, I won't make the same mistake twice," Ye Shikai said with a faint smile.

"What do you mean?" Chen Yuxin's expression changed, suddenly feeling a bad premonition.

"I already rescued Old Wang, but I still want to thank you for not mistreating him these past few days," Ye Shikai smiled faintly.

"That's impossible, your men are all outside, they couldn't have come in to rescue him," Chen Yuxin asserted. The estate's defenses were perfect; it was impossible for outsiders to sneak in.

"Boom." At that moment, the meeting room's door was suddenly opened, and Chen Yuxin was shocked at the sight that greeted her: Another Ye Shikai appeared at the doorway, looking at her with detachment.

"Xin, have you forgotten my Clone Skills from last time?" Ye Shikai said with a faint smile, and the "Ye Shikai" sitting on the sofa also gradually vanished, dissipating like smoke.

"How did you find him?"

"I have Chen Ruoya to thank. I told her you agreed to release him, and she led me right to him."