Yes, an overwhelming torrent. Huang Xingcheng's mouth was like a fountain as filth spewed crazily from it, the disgusting smell instantly filling the entire private room.

Pei Yanzi screamed in fright, clearly having never seen anything so terrifying. Chu Xiangxue, however, remained calm, though her charming face was now covered with a layer of frost.

"Let's switch to another room. I'll handle this," Lin Xiao said indifferently.

Chu Xiangxue had the same thought. She glanced at Lin Xiao apologetically, then stood up with Pei Yanzi and left the private room.

Lin Xiao looked at Huang Xingcheng, who was still retching violently. He knew the trash would be fine once he was done vomiting, so he stood up and left the room as well.

After exiting, he found Chu Xiangxue and Pei Yanzi waiting for him at the door.

Lin Xiao asked with a smile, "Can you two still eat?"

The two of them shook their heads in unison. The scene just now had been too disgusting; they probably wouldn't have an appetite for the next few days.

"If you can't eat, then let's go," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Chu Xiangxue obediently agreed, and Pei Yanzi quickly nodded.

Once they left the restaurant, Chu Xiangxue turned to Lin Xiao, her voice full of guilt. "Lin Xiao, I'm so sorry. I didn't expect something like this to happen today!"

"Don't blame yourself. He was asking for it," Lin Xiao said softly.

Chu Xiangxue let out a frustrated sigh. "If I had known this would happen, I never would have agreed to have this meal with him. I've ruined dinner for you and Yanzi!"

"It's fine. When we have the chance, you can treat just the two of us to make up for it," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Chu Xiangxue's beautiful eyes lit up. "Okay, okay! How about tonight? I'll find a nice place and treat you and Yanzi to a proper meal!"

"Not tonight. I have to have dinner with my wife," Lin Xiao laughed. "But you can treat Yanzi first!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Yanzi quickly interjected, "Xiang Xue, you don't have to be so formal!"

"It's fine, Yanzi. I have to eat anyway, right? So it's settled. The two of us will have dinner tonight," Chu Xiangxue said with a smile.

"Well... okay then."

Although Pei Yanzi really didn't want Chu Xiangxue to treat her, in her mind, Chu Xiangxue was like the moon in the sky, while she was just a blade of grass on the ground. The vast difference in their status made Pei Yanzi feel she didn't dare to dine with Chu Xiangxue. Not knowing how to refuse, she could only agree reluctantly.

"Then it's settled," Chu Xiangxue smiled.

Pei Yanzi nodded obediently.

Seeing that they had more or less finished their conversation, Lin Xiao was about to take Pei Yanzi home when Chu Xiangxue suddenly asked, "Yanzi, do you have classes this afternoon?"

Pei Yanzi shook her head. "Xiang Xue, today is Saturday!"

Chu Xiangxue laughed. "I've completely lost track. I even forgot what day it is. Since you're free, why don't you spend the afternoon with me? I'm all by myself and quite bored!"

Pei Yanzi was startled. Her idol was actually asking her to keep her company.

"Xiang Xue, w-wouldn't I be disturbing you?" Pei Yanzi asked, her voice trembling.

"Not at all. I actually like you quite a bit!"

Pei Yanzi couldn't help but glance at Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao laughed. "If you don't have anything else to do, you could hang out with your idol for a bit!"

Hearing Lin Xiao say that, Pei Yanzi cautiously replied, "Alright then, Xiang Xue!"

"Where are you two heading next?" Lin Xiao asked.

Chu Xiangxue smiled. "I drove here. You go on ahead, don't worry about us!"

"Okay, then I'll leave Yanzi in your care," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Chu Xiangxue responded with a smile of her own. Lin Xiao turned, got into his car, and sped off toward the bar.

Chu Xiangxue linked arms with Pei Yanzi as they got into her car.

"Yanzi, let me ask you a question," Chu Xiangxue said with a smile.

"What is it, Xiang Xue?"

"Do you like Lin Xiao?" Chu Xiangxue asked, grinning.

BOOM!!!

The question made Pei Yanzi's face flush a deep crimson, as red as a ripe strawberry and just as luscious. Her charming eyes, however, were filled with panic.

Seeing Chu Xiangxue's smiling gaze fixed on her, Pei Yanzi became even more flustered. She waved her hands frantically, stammering, "N-no, I don't! Brother Lin is my family's savior, and he's my savior too! I... I don't like him! Besides, Brother Lin has a wife! Xiang Xue, I really don't like Brother Lin!"

By the time she finished, Pei Yanzi was on the verge of tears.

Chu Xiangxue quickly comforted her. "Yanzi, don't cry! I was just asking casually. I didn't mean anything by it!"

Pei Yanzi nodded vigorously.

"Right, you mentioned that Lin Xiao is your family's savior and your savior as well. What's the story there?" Chu Xiangxue inquired.

Pei Yanzi took a deep breath and began to tell Chu Xiangxue her story.

***

When Lin Xiao returned to the bar, it was already past two o'clock. As soon as he got out of his car, Pei Donglai approached him.

"Captain, is Yanzi back home?" Apparently, he knew about his dinner with Pei Yanzi.

"No, she went out to spend some time with Chu Xiangxue."

Pei Donglai was shocked. He knew his sister was a huge fan of Chu Xiangxue.

"Don't worry, Chu Xiangxue seems quite fond of Yanzi," Lin Xiao explained.

Pei Donglai hurriedly said, "Captain, I'm not worried about that. I'm afraid my sister might say the wrong thing and upset Miss Chu. After all, she's a huge star!"

"Then you have even less to worry about. Chu Xiangxue might be a big star, but from what I've seen, she's not difficult to get along with."

Hearing this, Pei Donglai finally felt more at ease.

"By the way, has my wife arrived yet?"

Pei Donglai nodded. "Ms. Su is here. But her cousin came to see her a little while ago, and she brought a few people with her."

Lin Xiao's expression darkened. "Why didn't you stop them?"

Hearing the coldness in Lin Xiao's voice, Pei Donglai quickly explained, "Captain, I tried to, but Ms. Su told me to let them go to the office!"

"Alright, I understand. But next time something like this happens, no matter what my wife says, you are to stop them. Do you understand?" Lin Xiao ordered coldly.

Although Lin Xiao's eyes betrayed no murderous intent, Pei Donglai still felt a bone-chilling cold and a penetrating killing intent. He knew Lin Xiao was furious.

"Captain, rest assured! Next time, I won't let them in, not even if the Heavenly King himself arrives!"

Lin Xiao nodded and turned to walk into the bar.

He didn't even have to guess; he knew Su Qingfeng was here to cause trouble. He reached Su Qingning's office as quickly as he could. Just as he was about to push the door open, he heard Su Qingfeng's insufferably arrogant voice from within.

"Su Qingning, you wench! Do you think an apology will quell my fury? Kneel before me!"

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