Intuition told Su Qingning that what Lin Xiao was about to say was definitely not good news.

"What's wrong?" Su Qingning asked warily, looking at Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao asked with a smile, "Honey, what kind of car do you like?"

Hmm?

Su Qingning gave Lin Xiao a puzzled look.

"What do you mean?"

"Oh, just wondering what kind of car you like!"

Yes, Lin Xiao planned to buy her a car tomorrow, so he wanted to see what kind she preferred.

"The car I have now is perfectly fine," Su Qingning said coolly.

"I think so too, but you probably won't be able to drive it anymore."

"Why?"

"Well… I took your car out tonight. On the way back, some moron crashed into me. The front is completely wrecked."

Su Qingning was speechless. So *that's* why he was asking what kind of car she liked. He'd practically totaled hers.

"Got it."

After dropping that response, Su Qingning got out of the car.

Lin Xiao was dumbfounded. She isn't angry?

"You're not mad, Qingning?"

"I'm mad," Su Qingning retorted, her face a mask of frustration. "But you're my husband. What good would being angry do?"

Lin Xiao grinned.

"Honey, don't worry. I'll get you a new car tomorrow. Whatever you want, I'll buy it!"

Su Qingning gave Lin Xiao an alluring eye-roll. This guy would say anything. He'll buy whatever car I like? What a braggart!

"I like the Cullinan. Go buy it for me," Su Qingning said icily.

"Alright, I'll buy it for you tomorrow!"

"Fine, go buy it then!" Su Qingning snapped, getting out of the car.

He's really addicted to bullshitting.

Just as the two of them were about to enter the villa, one after the other, a lavish supercar suddenly pulled up. The door opened, and the first thing that met Lin Xiao's eyes was a pair of sexy, snow-white legs, followed by a bewitching, vixen-like face.

Who else could it be but Shao Mei'er?

To be honest, every time Lin Xiao saw this woman, a wicked fire stirred within him. He couldn't help it; she was just that sexy. It wasn't just her figure. The sultry, bewitching aura she exuded was like an aphrodisiac, utterly intoxicating.

Su Qingning's expression darkened at the sight of her, but she still managed a grateful, "Shao Mei'er, thank you for tonight."

Even though Su Qingning genuinely disliked the bombshell before her, one had to give credit where it was due. The woman had helped her out of a huge mess today, and logically, she owed her thanks, even if it left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Shao Mei'er stared at Su Qingning, completely baffled. Why is she thanking me?

Lin Xiao chuckled. "Oh, what my dear wife means is, thank you for helping us out tonight. We would have been in big trouble otherwise!"

Shao Mei'er was well aware of what Su Qingning had gone through tonight. In fact, the moment she heard, she had rushed to Su Qingning's bar, primarily worried that Lin Xiao would be at a disadvantage. After all, it was no small matter. But by the time she reached the bar, it had already closed for the night. Shao Mei'er called Bai Xiangqian, who informed her that Lin Xiao and Su Qingning had already left. So, she immediately raced over to Hidden Dragon Villa.

Lin Xiao's words, however, left Shao Mei'er deeply confused. He's the one who solved the problem, so why is he giving me the credit?

But Shao Mei'er didn't ask, knowing Lin Xiao must have his reasons.

Little did Shao Mei'er know, Lin Xiao was simply too lazy to explain things to Su Qingning. He'd already told her Shao Mei'er had handled it, so he might as well stick to that story. Besides, even if he explained everything clearly, Su Qingning probably wouldn't believe him. She might even think he was a glory hog trying to force Shao Mei'er to lie for him.

"Oh, that?" Shao Mei'er purred with a flirtatious smile. "It was nothing at all. Don't mention it."

Su Qingning said gravely, "No. It may have been nothing to you, but to Lin Xiao and me, it was a huge favor. I hate being indebted to people. Name your condition—anything but asking me to divorce Lin Xiao."

At that, Shao Mei'er suddenly stepped forward, took Su Qingning's arm, and said in a coquettish whine, "Oh, Madam, please don't make things so difficult for me, won't you? I told you, it was nothing. Besides, someone was clearly trying to frame you. I just urged them to conduct a proper investigation, that's all."

Su Qingning stared at Shao Mei'er, speechless. She never imagined the other woman would act so coquettishly with her. If she insisted on repaying her, it would make her seem petty.

"Fine. I'll owe you one. If you ever need anything in the future, I'll repay this debt," Su Qingning declared decisively.

"Of course! As you wish, Madam," Shao Mei'er replied with a bewitching smile.

"It's late. You should get some rest," Su Qingning said curtly.

"You too, Madam. Rest well," Shao Mei'er chirped.

Su Qingning was completely exasperated by the title. She wanted to tell Shao Mei'er to call her something else, but considering the massive favor she now owed her, the words wouldn't come out.

With a touch of melancholy, Su Qingning entered the villa. Lin Xiao followed close behind, discreetly giving Shao Mei'er a thumbs-up.

Shao Mei'er blew a kiss back to Lin Xiao with a seductive smile.

Lin Xiao was speechless. This woman is always thinking of ways to seduce me. What a little demoness.

He followed Su Qingning into the bedroom.

"I want to take a shower," Su Qingning stated flatly.

Lin Xiao asked with a smile, "So, you want me to scrub your back for you?"

Both embarrassed and furious, Su Qingning glared at Lin Xiao. This shameless rogue! He'll say anything!

"You pervert! I meant, can you please get out?"

"Honey, go ahead and wash up. I promise I won't peek," Lin Xiao said with a grin.

"Hmph! In your dreams! Get out now!"

"Damn it! I have to leave while my own wife is showering," Lin Xiao muttered to himself. "Su Qingning, just you wait! One of these days, I'm going to join you!"

With that, Lin Xiao fled the room as if his life depended on it. Seriously, if he hadn't left right then, who knows what Su Qingning might have done to him.

Watching Lin Xiao's departure, Su Qingning stamped her foot in a mix of embarrassment and anger.

Pouting, she huffed, "Shameless rogue… wanting to shower with me? Keep dreaming!"

After leaving the room, Lin Xiao didn't stay idle. He took out his phone and dialed his second master, the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Machine Pavilion.

"Young Master, your orders?" a sagacious voice answered.

"I need you to investigate someone for me."

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