The moment Guo Dingtian finished speaking, Lin Xiao acted as if he had received a terrible shock and plunged headfirst into Chu Xiangxue's embrace, where he began to whimper pathetically.

When Guo Dingtian saw this, he was so furious he felt like he would explode. That filthy beggar actually dared to throw himself into Chu Xiangxue's arms! To make matters worse, Chu Xiangxue didn't even push him away. Not only that, she even hugged him back with immense joy.

I always held onto the hope that this filthy beggar was just an actor Chu Xiangxue hired for a show. But this scene completely shattered that hope. It's just too much to bear. I can't accept this. The goddess I've adored for over a decade has been snatched away by a filthy beggar.

If Chu Xiangxue had chosen any other ordinary man, Guo Dingtian wouldn't be this devastated. But she just had to pick a filthy beggar.

What I can't accept is that my Guo family is a top-tier family in Shengjing! I'm the most outstanding disciple of my generation in the Asura Hall! Not to mention, I'm the tenth-ranked master on the Dragon Emperor's List! Anyone on that list is a student of the Dragon Lord himself! Even a blind man could see I have a boundless future, but somehow, Chu Xiangxue is the one who can't!

Guo Dingtian wanted to leave. He couldn't bear to watch Chu Xiangxue and this filthy beggar display their affection any longer. But he truly couldn't accept it. He wanted to ask Chu Xiangxue where exactly he had lost.

"Xiang Xue, why?" Guo Dingtian asked, his face a mask of pain.

Chu Xiangxue glanced at him. "Why what?"

"Why would you choose a beggar over me? Where do I fall short? I, Guo Dingtian, have the looks, the status, and the background. How am I not stronger than him in every way?" Guo Dingtian demanded resentfully.

Chu Xiangxue retorted, "No, you're wrong!"

Guo Dingtian was stunned. Could it be that this filthy beggar's identity and background are even more impressive than mine?

"Then... what's wrong?" he asked, his voice trembling.

If the beggar's background truly outshone his own, Guo Dingtian would feel even worse.

"Your identity and background are indeed more impressive than Lin Xiao's, but you're not as handsome as he is!"

BOOM!

The blow left Guo Dingtian's mind a complete blank. A storm of qi and blood raged within him, and he felt so sick he nearly fainted.

I can't believe she would say something like that. I really want to ask her when she went blind. But what was the point of saying anything now? Asking too many questions would only make Chu Xiangxue resent him more.

Guo Dingtian knew it was time for him to leave. He took a deep breath, suppressing all his emotions. "Xiang Xue, it's getting late. I won't disturb you two any longer."

Chu Xiangxue nodded. "Alright. You should get some rest too."

Guo Dingtian gave Chu Xiangxue one last deep, lingering look before reluctantly standing up and leaving.

The instant the villa's front door clicked shut, Lin Xiao sat up. His face was perfectly clean, showing no trace of tears.

"Lin Xiao, I never knew you were such a good actor. This is great! Now Guo Dingtian won't have any more illusions about me," Chu Xiangxue said with a smile.

Lin Xiao shrugged. "Xiang Xue, I can tell Guo Dingtian treats you well. He genuinely likes you. You should…"

"Stop right there," she interrupted. "First of all, I'm a woman determined to marry you. Secondly, Guo Dingtian is a good man, and he's nice to me, but you can't force matters of the heart. I've known him for almost twenty years. If I was going to fall for him, it would have happened long ago. Why wait until now?"

Lin Xiao looked at her, both amused and exasperated. "Fine. It's getting late, I should head back."

Chu Xiangxue smiled radiantly. "Don't be in such a rush. I told you I'd give you a big gift after you helped me with this act."

"It was just a small favor. There's no need," Lin Xiao said, waving his hand.

"That won't do. I don't want to be a person who goes back on her word," Chu Xiangxue said proudly.

"Fine, fine. What's the gift?"

"Come with me!" she said with a smile. Without waiting for an answer, she grabbed Lin Xiao and dragged him upstairs.

As they entered her room, Chu Xiangxue shut off the lights.

"Why did you turn off the— Holy crap! Chu Xiangxue, why are you hugging me?" Lin Xiao exclaimed in shock.

In the pitch-black room, Chu Xiangxue was holding him in a tight embrace.

"Because the gift I want to give you is me," she said coquettishly. "Don't worry. Heaven and earth will know, and you and I will know, but no one else ever will!"

"Xiang Xue, don't do this. I have a wife," Lin Xiao said quickly.

"It's okay, I don't mind!"

"But I do! I may not be a saint, but I don't want to be a scumbag, at least not right now!" With that, Lin Xiao pushed her away.

Chu Xiangxue tried to embrace him again, unwilling to let such a perfect opportunity slip away. But Lin Xiao flickered out of her reach, reappearing at the doorway. As she pursued him relentlessly, he held up a hand to stop her.

"Xiang Xue, just listen to me first!"

Chu Xiangxue smiled seductively. "Then speak."

"You're beautiful and you have a scorching hot body. It would be a lie to say I'm not tempted," he said. "But like I said, I have a wife. Even though she doesn't like me yet, she treats me well and always defends me. If I did something like that with you under these circumstances, my conscience would kill me. Do you understand?"

Seeing how serious he was, Chu Xiangxue sighed helplessly. "But I only want to be your concubine. I'm not trying to compete with Su Qingning for your affection. Is that still not okay?"

Lin Xiao shook his head. "No. My heart only has room for one person right now, and that's Su Qingning."

Chu Xiangxue sighed again, but then a smile bloomed on her face. "You know, Lin Xiao, what you just said really touched me."

"If you're touched, then please don't put me in such a difficult position, okay?" Lin Xiao asked.

Chu Xiangxue nodded. "Okay. I'll listen to you."

Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. He was sure that after making himself so clear, Chu Xiangxue would stop pestering him. "Xiang Xue, you're so beautiful and have a great body. I'm sure you'll find someone who will be completely devoted to you."

Chu Xiangxue nodded again. "I already have, Lin Xiao."

Huh? She's found someone? That quickly? Did our conversation just now make her realize how good Guo Dingtian is?

Lin Xiao smiled. "That's the spirit. Guo Dingtian really is a good guy, you should…"

"No, it's not him. The person I'm talking about is you," Chu Xiangxue said, her smile as bright as a flower.

Lin Xiao was left speechless.

Chu Xiangxue continued, "Originally, I only sought you out because it was my father's idea. But after everything that happened tonight, especially after what you just said, I've really started to fall for you."

"So, hello, Lin Xiao. I'm your future third wife. My name is Chu Xiangxue."

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