Just as he returned to the villa, Lin Xiao saw Shao Mei'er standing at the door.

She had somehow changed into a light cyan cheongsam, and her fiery figure was perfectly outlined by the dress. Though not a sliver of skin was showing, her entire being radiated a fatal allure.

It had to be said that the number one stunner of Jinling City truly lived up to her reputation.

But, if my wife Su Qingning were to wear a cheongsam, she might be even more soul-stirring than Shao Mei'er, even more captivating. That woman may not have Shao Mei'er's vixen-like features, but she possesses an innate and uniquely charming grace.

When Su Qingning saw Shao Mei'er, her stunningly beautiful face clouded over with displeasure. It wasn't that she was petty, but she knew exactly why Shao Mei'er was here. Although Shao Mei'er hadn't been as blunt as Chu Xiangxue, Su Qingning knew what was on her mind.

"Greetings to the First Wife, and to you, Master!" Shao Mei'er said with a flirtatious smile.

Su Qingning was already in a foul mood, and her expression soured further at those words. Without a word, she turned and stormed into the villa.

Lin Xiao wasn't angry, but he was a bit exasperated. "Shao Mei'er, can you please be serious?"

Shao Mei'er giggled seductively. "Stinky Daddy, I am being very serious!"

"Cut it out. I'm asking you, how is the property deed coming along?"

The villa made Su Qingning feel stifled, and Lin Xiao thought that once the deed was in hand, she wouldn't feel so oppressed. After all, he had specifically told Shao Mei'er to put only Su Qingning's name on it.

"Stinky Daddy, it's all taken care of!" Shao Mei'er chirped.

"Where is it?"

"Give me a little kiss, and I'll give it to you!"

"Stop messing around and hand it over. My wife says living here is making her feel repressed. Having the deed might help."

Shao Mei'er was taken aback. "Ah? The First Wife feels stifled living here? Why? Isn't this place nice?"

"It's nice, but she didn't buy it. You know she's a proud woman, so it's normal for her to feel that way. Plus, your presence makes her feel like she's living under someone else's roof."

Shao Mei'er was even more astonished. "Living under someone else's roof? Stinky Daddy, you bought this house for her! How could she feel that way?"

"It's because you're too damn enchanting. My wife is afraid you'll steal me away!"

PFFT.

Shao Mei'er burst into a fit of giggles. "I never thought the number one beauty of Jinling City could be so insecure. But Stinky Daddy, that's the sweetest thing I've heard you say since I've known you."

"And you have the nerve to laugh!"

At his remark, Shao Mei'er's cheerful demeanor vanished, and her eyes suddenly reddened. "Stinky Daddy, are you trying to drive me away?" she asked, her voice trembling.

"Oh, you figured it out?"

"I hate you! I'm not leaving! I want to stay with you, Stinky Daddy!"

"Fine, stay then."

I don't actually enjoy having Shao Mei'er here, but if she stays, Su Qingning will make me sleep with her. I desperately need an opportunity like that. After all, only by sleeping together can I ever hope to get my cultivation back.

Hearing his words, Shao Mei'er's tears immediately turned to laughter. She gazed at Lin Xiao with her watery, coquettish eyes and smiled. "Stinky Daddy, you really are the best to me!"

"Cut the crap and give me the deed."

Shao Mei'er nodded with a grin and retrieved the property deed from her bag.

Lin Xiao took it from her. "Get some rest."

With that, he entered the villa.

Back in their room, Su Qingning's expression grew even more somber. She sat on the bed in a daze, an inexplicable sadness welling up in her heart.

For the first time in her life, she, who had never thought twice about her origins, felt a pang of envy for Shao Mei'er's background. If only I had a heaven-defying family status like hers, then maybe no one would try to steal my husband. But I don't. All I ever wanted was to live a simple, peaceful life. Why is that so difficult?

Thinking of all the humiliation she had endured recently, the ache in her heart intensified.

Just as she was wallowing in her misery, Lin Xiao walked in. Seeing him only made Su Qingning angrier. She had stormed off in a huff, yet he had stayed behind to chat with Shao Mei'er. Su Qingning was well aware of Shao Mei'er's charm—that vixen-like face, that fiery body, and worst of all, an indescribable, captivating allure. Even she, a woman, felt drawn to her, let alone a scoundrel like Lin Xiao.

"Hmph. Why did you bother coming back? Go on, keep chatting with Shao Mei'er!" Su Qingning said indignantly.

Lin Xiao chuckled. "What's this? Are you jealous?"

Su Qingning's fair cheeks flushed a brilliant crimson, as red and luscious as a ripe strawberry. "You scoundrel! Don't talk nonsense! Who's jealous? I'm not!"

Lin Xiao smiled. "Alright, you're not jealous. I am. Happy now?"

"Hmph! What do I care if you're jealous?"

"Don't be angry. Here, I have a gift for you."

"I don't want it!" she huffed.

Smiling, Lin Xiao held the property deed out to her.

Su Qingning froze. "What is this?"

"Open it and see."

Puzzled, Su Qingning opened the document. When she saw her own name written clearly on it, she was utterly shocked. "You... you put my name on the deed to this house?"

"Yeah. It's a gift. I figured this way, you wouldn't feel so oppressed living here."

Honestly, Su Qingning was deeply moved. This was a house worth a billion, given to her just like that. She had never witnessed such a grand gesture in her entire life. Taking a deep breath, she calmed herself and handed the deed back to Lin Xiao.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I can't accept this."

"Why not?" Lin Xiao asked, confused.

"Frankly, if you had bought this house for me, I would have been overjoyed and accepted it in a heartbeat. But this house was from Shao Mei'er. I can't let my husband grovel before another woman for a house. Do you understand?"

Lin Xiao chuckled. "Honey, I didn't grovel before Shao Mei'er. If anything, they were the ones begging me. Besides, I did buy this house for you; the Shao Family just refused to take the money. And don't think they lost out by not taking it. In fact, they're the ones who got the better end of the deal."

Su Qingning's face fell. He was bragging again. The Shao Family begging him? They're the most prominent family in Jinling City, and Lin Xiao is just a beggar. What right does he have to make them beg for anything?

However, Su Qingning knew he was just saying all this to convince her to accept the house, so she didn't get angry. "Lin Xiao, I truly wish you had that kind of power, but the fact is, you don't. Thank you for the thought, but please, return the house to her."

"Honey, if that's how you feel, then I'll just have to tell you the truth about my background."

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