SMACK!

Su Daonong found himself kneeling on the ground once again. A searing pain shot through his entire body. But more frightening than the scorching pain on his head was Xiao Shixiong's attitude toward him. He had thought that since Xiao was his daughter's matchmaker, he would certainly take his side. But he never expected Xiao to strike him.

The faces of everyone from the Su Family turned ashen.

Su Qingning was shocked, her beautiful eyes widening like apricots. She had thought that Xiao Shixiong would side with her uncle. But she never expected that he would hit him. Although she knew Lin Xiao had some connection with Xiao Shixiong, wasn't Xiao currently Su Qingfeng's matchmaker? How could he possibly side with Lin Xiao?

The room fell into a silence so deep that one could hear a pin drop.

"Qingning, let's go," Lin Xiao suddenly said. The time to unveil the mystery had not yet come. If Xiao Shixiong's humiliating slap to Su Daonong tonight was just an appetizer, then the main course would be in two days when Su Qingfeng married that beggar.

Su Qingning, of course, wanted to leave, but she didn't dare. After all, Xiao Shixiong had yet to give them leave. She feared that leaving now might anger him and bring about a catastrophe. The man before her was the King of the Southern Town, after all. Such a peerlessly powerful figure was truly not someone she could afford to offend.

Xiao Shixiong seemed to see right through Su Qingning's thoughts and said with a faint smile, "Miss Su, you may leave now."

Su Qingning's heart jumped, but she quickly nodded in gratitude to Xiao Shixiong and then hurried outside. She feared that if she didn't leave now, Xiao Shixiong might suddenly change his mind.

Lin Xiao easily discerned her thoughts and followed her with a smile.

Su Qingning's mother hesitated for a moment before also hastening out of the room, which once again fell as silent as a tomb.

Yet, Xiao Shixiong suddenly helped the kneeling Su Daonong to his feet. This action stunned everyone present once more. They all stared blankly at Xiao Shixiong, unsure why he would do such a thing.

Xiao Shixiong spoke with a grim expression, "Su Daonong, have you lost your mind?"

Su Daonong looked at Xiao Shixiong, his face filled with panic. Even though the latter had just dealt him a heavy slap, there wasn't the slightest bit of hatred in his heart. It wasn't that he didn't want to feel hatred, but that he didn't dare.

"Mr. Xiao, what… what's wrong with me?" Su Daonong asked, his voice quivering.

"Let me ask you, how many days are left until Su Qingfeng's wedding?"

"T-two days!" Su Daonong's voice trembled even more. He was terrified that Xiao Shixiong would suddenly declare the marriage arrangement annulled.

"Exactly. Only two days. Shouldn't you be busy preparing Su Qingfeng's dowry? Instead, you couldn't resist coming here to show off. Don't you realize Su Qingfeng's future in-laws are an immensely powerful family with a towering background? If your behavior angers them, do you think they'll still let their son marry your daughter?"

Before the truth was revealed, Lin Xiao had specifically instructed Xiao Shixiong not to blow their cover, which is why he spoke this way. Otherwise, just for Su Daonong's earlier demand to have Lin Xiao killed, the man would be dead.

BOOM!

These words struck Su Daonong like a thunderbolt, leaving his mind blank and his body trembling uncontrollably. He looked at Xiao Shixiong with grateful eyes, his mouth moving as if to say something, but no words came out.

Su Daonong had assumed Xiao Shixiong disciplined him because of that filthy beggar's surprisingly good relationship with the King. He never imagined this was the real reason.

Su Daonong felt that Xiao Shixiong was absolutely right. His daughter was about to marry into a top-tier family, and such families all valued discretion and modesty. If his in-laws found out about his behavior today, they would surely be disappointed enough to call off the marriage.

At this thought, Su Daonong dropped to his knees before Xiao Shixiong with a thud.

"Mr. Xiao, I was foolish, so foolish! Rest assured, I won't trouble those pieces of trash anymore before my daughter's wedding!"

Xiao Shixiong smiled. "That's right. Once your daughter is married, you can deal with a mere beggar however you please, can't you?"

Su Daonong instantly beamed with joy. The frustration that had suffocated him just moments ago vanished without a trace, replaced by exhilaration.

It wasn't just Su Daonong; the other members of the Su Family were ecstatic, as if a barren widow had suddenly borne a son. Especially Su Qingfeng. At that moment, she was as proud as a peacock.

"Qingfeng is so blessed to be favored by a top-tier family."

"Isn't that the truth? I've always said Qingfeng was destined for greatness!"

"I remember a blind fortune-teller once said that wretched Su Qingning would marry a dragon among men, while Qingfeng would marry a beggar. Thinking back on it now, it's absolutely hilarious!"

"Don't even mention that bitch. How could she possibly compare to our Qingfeng!"

...

The Su Family members frantically showered Su Qingfeng with flattery. Su Daonong became even more excited.

「On the road to Su Qingning's maternal grandfather's house, no one spoke.」

Su Qingning stared blankly at the scenery whizzing past the car window. Sitting in the back, her mother wore a complex expression, occasionally glancing at Lin Xiao.

Frankly, everything that had happened tonight had a profound impact on Su Qingning's mother. Lin Xiao had recklessly beaten members of the Su Family, and everyone assumed he was doomed. Yet, not only did he emerge unscathed, but he even managed to have the distinguished King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong, side with him.

Su Qingning's mother knew Lin Xiao had some connection to Xiao Shixiong, but she wasn't a fool. A peerlessly powerful figure like Xiao Shixiong wouldn't help him over some minor relationship. After all, he was currently Su Qingfeng's matchmaker. For Xiao Shixiong to personally handle the proposal was proof enough of the fiancé's extraordinary status.

So why was Xiao Shixiong also helping Lin Xiao?

Could it be that Lin Xiao wasn't really a beggar? Could his background also be formidable?

She glanced again at Lin Xiao, who was focused on driving. But after just one look, she dismissed the idea. He simply didn't look like someone from a powerful background. Perhaps Xiao Shixiong was just putting on an act to ensure Su Daonong didn't mess up the lucrative marriage alliance.

The thought of Su Qingfeng marrying into a top-tier family made her feel suffocated. It wasn't that she envied Su Qingfeng's good fortune. Rather, she knew all too well that once Su Qingfeng married into such a family, she would become even more brazen in tormenting her and her daughter.

Soon, they reached their destination.

"Qingning, I need to stay and take care of your grandfather for a while. You have to take care of yourself while I'm not around."

Su Qingning nodded.

As her mother was about to get out of the car, she seemed to want to say something to Lin Xiao, but her lips moved without a sound.

Watching her mother leave, Su Qingning turned to Lin Xiao with a complex expression.

"May I have a word with you?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

"Sure!"

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