The sudden ringtone also disturbed Su Qingning. She turned to look at Lin Xiao, the warm sunlight illuminating her face and seemingly coating her in a sacred glow. At that moment, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Lin Xiao smiled at her, then turned and walked out of the kitchen.

"What happened?" Lin Xiao asked in a deep voice.

Pei Donglai's voice was grave. "The bar was smashed up, and the two brothers on duty last night were killed."

Lin Xiao froze. "When?"

"Between four and five this morning. A group of people showed up. Two of our brothers in the security office spotted them and rushed out, but the attackers took them down. Then they stormed the bar and trashed the place. The morning shift discovered the mess when they came in and called me right away. I called you immediately after, Captain!"

"Alright, I understand," Lin Xiao said solemnly.

"Captain, what should we do?"

"Don't worry, I'll handle it."

With that, Lin Xiao hung up. He immediately turned and called Xiao Shixiong.

Xiao Shixiong was practicing his boxing, a habit he had maintained for many years. His butler, Fan Zengjia, hurried over with his phone.

"Sir, you have a call!"

Xiao Shixiong glared at him. "Are you blind? Can't you see I'm practicing?"

"Sir, I know," Fan Zengjia said meekly. "But the call is from Lin Xiao."

Xiao Shixiong froze. He snatched the phone and quickly answered, "Sir, what are your instructions?"

"My wife's bar was trashed!" Lin Xiao said coldly.

A violent shudder wracked Xiao Shixiong's body.

What kind of moron is so eager to die? Why would they do something so stupid?

"When did it happen?"

"In the early hours of the morning, but that's not important. What's important is that you investigate this. I want to see who has such a death wish," Lin Xiao said, his voice laced with ice.

Even if Lin Xiao hadn't ordered it, Xiao Shixiong would have investigated. Su Qingning is Lin Xiao's wife. Whoever dared to trash her bar was clearly challenging Lin Xiao. How could he not investigate?

"Sir, don't worry! I'll look into it right away and guarantee you'll have an answer as soon as possible!"

"How is Myth Corporation doing?" Lin Xiao asked.

With her bar smashed, Su Qingning obviously wouldn't be able to operate it for a while. That bar was crucial for her to regain control of the Su Corporation; it was everything to her. When she found out, she would surely panic, maybe even fall into despair. I had planned to give Myth Corporation to her at the right time, but it looks like I'll have to move up the schedule.

"Everything is proceeding as planned," Xiao Shixiong hastened to reply. "We've completely absorbed the assets of the first-tier Liu Family and the second-tier Li Family. The Zhang Family's matters have also been handled, and the shares from the He Family have been converted into profitable industries. We're now waiting to take over the assets of the first-tier Zhao Family."

He knew Myth Corporation was a gift Lin Xiao intended for Su Qingning, so he didn't dare to be neglectful. Many of the tasks didn't require his personal attention, but Xiao Shixiong insisted on handling them himself.

"Good. That's all for now."

As Lin Xiao was about to hang up, Xiao Shixiong quickly added, "Sir, one more thing!"

"What is it?"

"I have control over all the bars, big and small, in Jinling City. If Miss Su wants to continue in the business, she can take her pick. Besides, after Liu San died, his Emperor Bar came under your name. It's the best bar in the entire city."

"Okay, I've got it."

With that, Lin Xiao hung up.

He returned to the kitchen, where Su Qingning had just finished preparing breakfast. Seeing him, she asked casually, "Who was that calling so early?"

"Pei Donglai."

Su Qingning paused. "Why would he call you so early? What's wrong?"

"The bar was smashed."

Lin Xiao hadn't wanted to tell her just yet, but he knew she would find out sooner or later. After all, the bar was hers.

Su Qingning shuddered, her face turning deathly pale. She looked as if she was about to collapse.

Lin Xiao quickly caught her in his arms. "Honey, are you okay?" he asked, his heart aching for her.

Su Qingning took a deep breath. "I... I'm okay."

Even as she spoke, tears streamed down her face, a heartbreaking picture of indignant fury. Lin Xiao's heart twisted as if stabbed.

This bar was her everything. Of course she's devastated that it's been destroyed.

"Do you want to go to the bar now?"

Su Qingning wiped away her tears. "Let's eat breakfast first. It's already been smashed. Going there now won't change anything."

Lin Xiao was taken aback. He had thought she would insist on rushing to the bar immediately, considering how important it was to her. He hadn't expected her to react this way. He suddenly realized that he had underestimated her resilience; she was far stronger than he had imagined.

"Alright, then let's eat first."

They quickly finished their meal. Just as Lin Xiao and Su Qingning stepped out of the villa, they saw He Yonghong approaching.

Upon spotting them, He Yonghong hurried over and said respectfully, "Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lin, good morning!"

Lin Xiao nodded. "Is something the matter?"

"Well, my elder brother's son is getting married, and he'd like to invite you and your wife to the wedding reception," He Yonghong said quickly.

Lin Xiao asked with a smile, "Is he marrying Wei Chunxia?"

Wei Chunxia was, of course, Pei Yanzi's second aunt—the same woman who had bullied Pei Yanzi so relentlessly. After she had tried to cause trouble for Pei Yanzi at the Pei family estate, Lin Xiao had taught her a harsh lesson and arranged for her to marry the fool of the He family.

"The very same!" He Yonghong replied quickly.

"Well, I wish your nephew a happy marriage. I won't be able to attend, but rest assured, a red envelope will be sent," Lin Xiao said with a beaming smile.

"Mr. Lin, there's no need for a red envelope! Having you and your wife grace us with your presence would already be the greatest honor our family could receive!"

He Yonghong was desperate to form a connection with Lin Xiao; it was all he dreamt of. He hoped to use this wedding as an opportunity to curry favor with him.

"I insist on giving one. That's settled. We have other things to do, so we'll be on our way."

He Yonghong nodded emphatically.

Lin Xiao and Su Qingning got into the car and quickly headed toward the bar.

Although Su Qingning had already imagined the scene countless times on the way there, she was still so shocked when she stood inside the trashed bar that her knees nearly gave out.

The entire five-story bar was in ruins. Not a single spot was left intact; wreckage and rubble were everywhere. The devastation was so complete it looked as if it had been hit by a missile.

Staring at the scene, Su Qingning's face was utterly drained of color. She took one deep breath after another, fighting the urge to cry, but her eyes were already turning red.

Just as Lin Xiao was about to comfort her and tell her about Myth Corporation, a sarcastic voice suddenly cut through the air.

"Oh, heavens above! Which kind soul could have possibly done this wonderful deed?"

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