BOOM!

Su Qingkun's words pierced Su Qingning's heart like a sharp sword. Just as she had calmed down, his statement threw her emotions back into chaos.

Honestly, if the King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong, hadn't acted as a matchmaker for Su Qingfeng, I wouldn't be this panicked. After all, Lin Xiao has some connection to Xiao Shixiong. It might not be a strong one, but they can at least talk. But now that Xiao Shixiong is Su Qingfeng's matchmaker, it proves the man interested in her has a formidable background. In a situation like this, Xiao Shixiong will, for reasons of both sentiment and logic, side with my uncle's family.

Lin Xiao, however, sneered in contempt. What a bunch of fools. They really think they can climb the social ladder just by latching onto Xiao Shixiong.

Seeing the panic written all over Su Qingning's stunning face, Lin Xiao comforted her softly, "Darling, don't be afraid. Today, even if the Jade Emperor himself showed up, it wouldn't matter. Nothing is going to happen!"

PFFT!

The private room erupted in thunderous mockery. The members of the Su Family howled with laughter, doubling over with unrestrained, arrogant mirth. Su Qingkun and his sister, Su Qingfeng, who were already kneeling, laughed so hard they collapsed onto the floor.

The already poor complexions of Su Qingning and her mother turned even more ghastly.

Su Qingning shot Lin Xiao a helpless look. I know he only said that to comfort me and keep me from panicking, and I am touched by the gesture. But if I had a choice, I wish he'd said nothing at all. This is just too embarrassing. It's one thing for him to boast to me in private, but to brag like this in front of everyone... where does he get the nerve? Her mood soured even more as she saw everyone staring at Lin Xiao as if he were an idiot.

Su Daonong, who had been kneeling, somehow got to his feet. His gaze turned sinister as he glared at Lin Xiao. "You filthy beggar, get on your knees!"

Lin Xiao's gaze fell upon him. The piercing look made Su Daonong's heart shudder. Though it was just an intangible stare, it felt like sharp knives relentlessly scraping across his old face.

Just as Su Daonong opened his mouth to speak—

SMACK!

Lin Xiao lashed out with a backhand slap. The immense force sent Su Daonong crashing back to his knees. The old man's knees slammed into the hard floor with a dull thud. The sound alone was painful to hear. It was unclear whether it was the slap or the impact that hurt more, but Su Daonong's face instantly turned a livid, purplish color. His glare, however, only grew more venomous.

"Did I say you could get up?" Lin Xiao asked, his voice chilling.

Seeing his father humiliated, Su Qingkun's eyes widened in fury as he roared, "You filthy beggar, don't you fucking dare—"

SMACK!

Lin Xiao slapped him, too. Su Qingkun screamed in agony.

The room fell deathly silent. The members of the Su Family, who had just been mocking Lin Xiao, quickly shut their mouths. They were certain this filthy beggar would be doomed once Xiao Shixiong arrived, but faced with Lin Xiao's terrifying gaze, none of them dared to make a sound.

Su Qingfeng, however, remained defiant. "You damn hooligan!" she shrieked. "How dare you humiliate my father and brother like this! Just you wait! When Mr. Xiao gets here, I'll make you and that slut Su Qingning pay in blood!"

Lin Xiao raised his hand.

Su Qingfeng, who was halfway to her feet, was so frightened she immediately dropped back to her knees.

Lin Xiao chuckled, his eyes filled with the same contempt one would have for a dog. His gaze slowly swept over everyone in the room. When he saw that the Su Family members were all glaring at him with intense hatred, his smile only widened.

"What, are you angry?" he taunted. "Good. You should be. Remember this moment. This is the best day of the rest of your lives, because from now on, every day will be worse than today."

The Su Family grew even more furious. Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open.

A man as portly as a Maitreya Buddha walked in. It was none other than Xiao Shixiong.

The moment the Su Family saw Xiao Shixiong, they reacted as if their savior had arrived, their faces lighting up with excitement. Su Daonong, Su Qingkun, and Su Qingfeng scrambled to their feet. The resentment on their faces instantly twisted into vicious glee, their eyes screaming their desire to kill Lin Xiao on the spot.

When Su Qingning saw Xiao Shixiong, her face turned deathly pale, and an uncontrollable tremor ran through her body.

"Mr. Xiao, you're here!" Su Daonong said, hurrying forward with a quavering voice.

Xiao Shixiong nodded slowly and asked with an air of indifference, "What happened?"

"Mr. Xiao, please, help me kill this filthy beggar," Su Daonong said smugly. He won't refuse me. After all, he's my daughter's matchmaker. For someone like Xiao Shixiong to act as a matchmaker proves that the man interested in my daughter is no ordinary person.

Xiao Shixiong chuckled, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, Su Qingning cut in.

"Mr. Xiao, my husband was in the wrong today. He shouldn't have hit anyone," she said suddenly. "How about this: name your price. As long as you're willing to spare my husband, I will pay anything!" Her voice trembled, her fear palpable.

Xiao Shixiong was taken aback, clearly not expecting her to say such a thing. His gaze settled on Lin Xiao, and his eyes held a hint of admiration. Then, just for a fleeting moment, Xiao Shixiong's expression turned icy cold before his gaze fell upon Su Daonong.

Xiao Shixiong smiled. "Su Daonong, are you saying you want me to kill Lin Xiao for you?"

"Exactly!" Su Daonong said venomously.

Xiao Shixiong's smile grew wider. "And what price are you willing to pay?"

"A price?" Su Daonong was stunned.

Xiao Shixiong chuckled. "What, did you think you could just ask me to kill him without paying any price at all?"

A chill ran down Su Daonong's spine under Xiao Shixiong's intense stare. "Mr. Xiao, please, just say what you want! As long as you get rid of this filthy beggar, I'll pay anything!"

"Oh, is that so? Alright then," Xiao Shixiong said with a beaming smile. "Lean in closer. Offer me your face."

Su Daonong assumed Xiao Shixiong wanted to whisper something to him, so he hastily leaned forward.

The next second—

SMACK!

Xiao Shixiong's palm cracked across his face.

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