Just as Chen Xuan's lips were about to touch Lin Wanxi's, her phone rang.

It startled Lin Wanxi, pulling her thoughts back to reality instantly.

She quickly pushed Chen Xuan away, "What are you doing, taking advantage of me!"

Saying so, her face was already flushed with heat.

At the same time, she was secretly annoyed with herself—how could she almost fall for it in an instant?

That was a bit too unreserved!

She hurried to calm her mind, took out her phone, and answered the call, "Mom, what's up?"

"What time is it? Why are you still not home? Come back immediately!" Zhang Ru said angrily.

"Got it, I'll be back soon."

After hanging up, Lin Wanxi looked at him with a slightly resentful glance, "It's all your fault, insisting on coming here to enjoy the sea breeze! Let's get in the car and go home!"

Chen Xuan smiled helplessly; he had almost succeeded just now.

Although it wasn't their first kiss, Lin Wanxi had kissed him twice before.

But in strict terms, those two kisses couldn't really be counted.

Both were under external interference, not a spontaneous act of deep affection between the two.

Moreover, he was in a passive position during those two kisses.

If he succeeded this time, it would be a kiss in the true sense!

Unfortunately, the atmosphere was ruined by a call from the mother-in-law.

He could only wait for another opportunity.

They got in the car and headed back home.

Upon entering, they saw Zhang Ru with a gloomy expression, shouting, "Chen Xuan, who allowed you to offend Sun Yongkang?"

"Don't you even consider your status, or what qualification do you have to compare with Sun Yongkang!"

Chen Xuan furrowed his brow slightly; it seemed Sun Yongkang, unable to swallow his pride from the embarrassment tonight, had complained to Zhang Ru.

Lin Wanxi naturally understood the situation and said unpleasantly, "Mom, don't worry about this matter; it's all the humiliation Sun Yongkang sought for himself."

Hmph!

Zhang Ru snorted coldly, "You're my daughter, so I must care!"

"Listen, you must go get a divorce tomorrow, and make Chen Xuan leave as far away as possible from me!"

"I only recognize Sun Yongkang as my son-in-law!"

"Fine, you recognize him yourself, it doesn't concern me," Lin Wanxi replied coldly, "Don't you have anything else to do all day? Isn't it annoying!"

Zhang Ru was furious, "Lin Wanxi, don't be ungrateful!"

"What capability does Chen Xuan have? He's just a poor loser! Just because he used a few tricks to help you out with company problems, does it make him capable?"

"He's no match for Sun Yongkang! Not to mention Sun Yongkang's parents have large businesses overseas and a great future. And just in Zhonghai City, his grandfather is the Patriarch of the Li Family!"

"With just that status, how many can compare? If you marry Sun Yongkang, would you worry about the company's development? Our family could even benefit and become prominent in Zhonghai City!"

Lin Wanxi let out a cold laugh, "Mom, by your reasoning, how is that different from selling your daughter!"

"You may think Sun Yongkang is great, but it doesn't matter! I don't like him, no matter what you say!"

"You're going too far, do you want to infuriate me to death?"

Zhang Ru's face was filled with anger, "What qualification does Chen Xuan have to compare with Sun Yongkang? In what way is he better?"

"Why are you so obsessed that you won't divorce him?"

Lin Wanxi replied with a blank expression, "I think Chen Xuan is better than Sun Yongkang in every way! Tonight is the best proof!"

"Sun Yongkang wanted to humiliate Chen Xuan but ended up being humiliated by him instead, leaving the party in disgrace! And he still had the nerve to call and complain to you, heh, just for that, I look down on him!"

Zhang Ru snorted coldly, "Don't talk to me about these worthless things! Sun Yongkang's background is something that Chen Xuan can't compare to!"

Seeing that she couldn't persuade Lin Wanxi, Zhang Ru immediately changed her strategy and turned to Chen Xuan, "Chen Xuan, don't say I didn't give you a chance to show yourself."

"The day after tomorrow is Wanxi's birthday; I've already informed Sun Yongkang to prepare well for the celebration."

"If you can surpass Sun Yongkang and prepare better than him, I'll take back what I said and never pressure you two to divorce again."

"Otherwise, you should bow out gracefully and leave Wanxi!"

Lin Wanxi was instantly furious, "Mom, you're really being ridiculous!"

"What do you take me for? Some merchandise for people to compete over? Whoever gives the highest price gets me!"

Zhang Ru's face was sullen, "That's not what I mean; I just want Chen Xuan to see how big the gap is!"

"As a man, you must have the capability to provide a happy life for your wife; only then are you truly capable! If Chen Xuan can't do that, then he's a typical loser!"

"Chen Xuan, tell me, am I wrong? If you want me to acknowledge you, you have to prove it to me; you have to be stronger than Sun Yongkang!"

Chen Xuan smiled and nodded, "Alright, I accept the challenge!"

"Tomorrow, have Sun Yongkang come to the house, and we'll sign a gentleman's agreement face-to-face—whoever loses must leave!"

Zhang Ru immediately felt smug, "That's what you said! No backing out!"

"I'll call Sun Yongkang and have him come over tomorrow."

Lin Wanxi was exasperated, "My mom has ulterior motives, why are you going along with this nonsense?"

"I just praised your good handling of Li Ming's issue, and now you're getting muddled again!"

Chen Xuan gave a slight smile, "Because it's your birthday, and it's the first time I'm celebrating it for you, it must be carefully prepared."

"Moreover, it's a test for me, isn't it? I cannot avoid it, nor can I back down!"

"I will use my actions to defeat Sun Yongkang and show you how determined I am to defend love!"

Lin Wanxi glared at him, "You're something else!"

But she couldn't help a flush of sweetness in her heart and gave him a gentle smile, "Then I look forward to your performance, on how you'll defeat the rival in love!"

"Just wait and see!" Chen Xuan nodded with a smile.

An idle tiger always gets mistaken for a sick cat.

This time, I'll show you all that the Young Hall Master is no joke!

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