"If I do five things for you, you'll reward me with a wet kiss, okay?" Shao Mei'er pleaded on the other end of the phone.

Lin Xiao was at a loss for words.

He knew Shao Mei'er was being so forward with him entirely for the sake of the Shao Family.

"Mei'er, there's really no need for this. Just tell your father to do his job well, that's all. You don't need to sacrifice your happiness. I will treat the Shao Family well."

Shao Mei'er's heart trembled.

That was right. The initial order her father had given her was to capture Lin Xiao at all costs. To her, her father's words were absolute commands, so that was exactly what she had been doing. She never expected Lin Xiao to say something like this. Honestly, a wave of warmth she had never felt before surged through her heart.

Lin Xiao had assumed that after what he'd said, Shao Mei'er would no longer need to find different ways to seduce him.

But to his surprise, Shao Mei'er chuckled.

"Silly daddy, thank you for your kindness, but the Shao Family is the Shao Family, and you and I are you and I. I want to be with you, and it's not because of my family."

Lin Xiao was even more speechless.

This girl looks so delicate. She doesn't seem like the type to be so stubborn and unyielding. Why won't she listen to reason?

"Fine, pretend I didn't say anything. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up!"

"There is," Shao Mei'er said quickly.

"What is it?"

"I told you, a bunch of rich playboys in Jinling City want to treat the Heavenly Immortal to dinner tonight at Chunyu Pavilion. Silly daddy, you should come too!"

"I can't. I still have to work. You guys have fun!" Lin Xiao said with a laugh.

"Can I come to the bar to find you tonight then?"

"You're welcome to come spend your money."

"Alright, silly daddy!" Shao Mei'er said coquettishly, her voice intoxicatingly alluring.

Lin Xiao quickly hung up and returned to the security room.

Pei Donglai had just made him a cup of tea.

"Captain, your tea!"

Lin Xiao took the teacup. "Did you take Yanzi to see the new house?"

Pei Donglai nodded quickly.

"How was it? Does Yanzi like the new house?"

"Yes, she loves it. Captain, thank you so much! Really, thank you. Rest assured, from now on, I will work like an ox and a horse to repay your kindness!" Pei Donglai said excitedly.

Lin Xiao's expression darkened. He said with visible displeasure, "Pei Donglai, I don't like that attitude. I gave you that house purely to thank you for your years of service to the country, not so you could work for me like an ox or a horse. Understand?"

Pei Donglai's eyes instantly reddened. Who said real men don't cry? Although Pei Donglai never regretted joining the military, he was filled with guilt for ending up in his current situation, especially for his inability to give his sister a good life. But Lin Xiao had helped him make up for this regret, and his gratitude was simply beyond words.

"Captain, I understand. Don't worry, I'll work hard."

Lin Xiao's expression softened considerably. "That's more like it. Work hard, and make sure Yanzi is happy from now on."

Pei Donglai nodded vigorously.

"Go on, get back to work."

Pei Donglai wiped away his tears and left the security room.

It was nearly dinnertime when he received a call from Xiao Shixiong. Lin Xiao had been just about to try and coax Su Qingning into going for hot pot with him, but Xiao Shixiong's call came through at that very moment.

Lin Xiao quickly answered it.

"Boss, there's something I need to report to you!"

"Speak."

"Su Daonong and Su Qingkun went to see Zhao Tieshan at noon. They want to use him to deal with you!"

Lin Xiao sneered disdainfully. "Is that all?"

"Yes, Boss. I'm calling to ask if you need me to take care of Zhao Tieshan and that trash from the Su Family."

Lin Xiao declined. "No need. Zhao Tieshan is treating me to lunch tomorrow. It's definitely going to be a trap, and I haven't even had the chance to enjoy the show he's going to put on. If I kill him now, what show would be left to watch? As for that trash from the Su Family, they certainly can't die yet. They look down on us now; I still have to slap them hard in the face."

"But Boss, you're destined for great things. Are they, a bunch of insignificant lowlifes, really worth your personal attention?"

Lin Xiao said with a grin, "That's where you're wrong. A man's gotta have a hobby, right? Oh, by the way, any progress investigating that River-Mountain Map?"

The first time Xiao Shixiong had called Lin Xiao, he had been given this order.

"Boss, the investigation is ongoing. The intel we have now is that the River-Mountain Map was split into four pieces. One of them seems to be right here in Jinling City, but I haven't found out who has it yet!" Xiao Shixiong reported quickly.

Lin Xiao was slightly startled. The River-Mountain Map held the key to the mystery of his origins, and it had been split into four pieces? Was this an attempt to stop him from discovering the truth, or was there some other motive? That wasn't the main point, though. The crucial thing was that one of the pieces was right here in Jinling City.

"Investigate. Find out who has it, no matter the cost!"

"Understood!"

"Anything else?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Yes, Boss, one more thing!"

"Go on."

"Regarding the new company we're setting up for you... Boss, forgive my impertinence, but should this company be as big as possible, or should we limit its scale?"

"The bigger, the better. Big enough to swallow all of Jinling City would be ideal."

He had told Su Qingning he would give her Jinling City as a divorce present. He wasn't just saying that.

"Understood. I'll proceed according to your instructions, Boss!"

Lin Xiao grunted in acknowledgment.

Not long after they hung up, the door to the security room was pushed open.

Su Qingning walked in, dressed in a simple white dress. Despite her simple attire, she exuded an enchanting charm from head to toe that was simply captivating.

Seeing her, Lin Xiao smiled. "Wife, what brings you here?"

"Hmph! This bar is mine. Of course I'm here to inspect the work and see if you, you damn scoundrel, have been slacking off!" Su Qingning said brusquely.

"What, still angry?"

"Furious! I'm absolutely furious!" Su Qingning huffed.

"Well, you can stay mad then. I'm going out to eat with a beautiful woman."

"Jerk! Who are you meeting?" Su Qingning demanded.

Lin Xiao grinned. "Take a guess."

"You scoundrel, don't tell me you're meeting Shao Mei'er!"

"Guess again."

"Chu Xiangxue?" Su Qingning asked, her expression darkening.

For some reason, Su Qingning felt that Chu Xiangxue was a much greater threat to her than Shao Mei'er was. Perhaps it was because Chu Xiangxue had been so blunt about her intentions.

"Wife, I have to say, you're really smart."

"You bastard! You are not allowed to go eat with her!"

"Why not?"

Su Qingning said angrily, "Hmph! Because I said so!"

"But you won't eat with me," Lin Xiao said, struggling to keep a straight face.

Su Qingning blurted out, "Who said I won't eat with you?"

"Alright then. I want hot pot. You're treating!"

"Hmph! Fine, I'll treat!"

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