"Master, can my grandfather rejoin the Immortal Doctor Sect?" Huang Xingcheng asked, his voice trembling.

If he had any other choice, he really wouldn't have begged Lin Xiao. After all, it was his own idiocy that had gotten his grandfather kicked out of the Immortal Doctor Sect.

Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, Huang Xingcheng interjected, "Master, I know this mess is because of my own foolishness, but I truly realize my mistake. Please, for the sake of me being your most loyal dog, give the Huang Family a chance. Master, if you're willing to spare us, the Huang Family will offer one hundred million!"

Lin Xiao sneered contemptuously. "What, is membership in the Immortal Doctor Sect only worth a hundred million? Or do you think I need your hundred million?"

To be honest, if Huang Xingcheng hadn't mentioned the money, Lin Xiao might have agreed. After all, the man's attitude was certainly humble enough, and Lin Xiao held no deep-seated grudge against him. But the problem was his mention of a hundred million. It was a clear attempt to buy Lin Xiao off. Perhaps Huang Xingcheng meant it as a monetary apology, but to Lin Xiao, it was an insult.

Huang Xingcheng was stunned for a moment before fiercely slapping his own face.

"Master, I was wrong! I truly know I was wrong! I'm an idiot! I was just getting desperate. After I got back to Shengjing last time, my grandfather gave me a severe beating. He hit me so hard I was bedridden for days. Master, I'm not saying this to get your sympathy; I know my life and death mean nothing to you. What I'm trying to say is that I truly regret my actions. I'm done courting disaster!"

Hearing Huang Xingcheng's words, Lin Xiao felt nothing. He knew perfectly well that the Huang Family was terrified. Being expelled from the Immortal Doctor Sect was no joke; it was as if the sky had fallen. After all, the sect's network and resources were not just for show.

Seeing that Lin Xiao was still silent, Huang Xingcheng pressed on, "Master, I'm begging you, please give me a chance. If you give me this opportunity, I swear I'll never disappoint you."

"Fine. We'll see how you perform," Lin Xiao said indifferently.

Huang Xingcheng was ecstatic. "Master, don't worry, I will definitely perform well!"

Lin Xiao hung up.

On the other end of the line, Huang Xingcheng was overcome with joy. Even though Lin Xiao hadn't agreed to let his grandfather rejoin the Immortal Doctor Sect, he knew that as long as he performed well, he would become one of Lin Xiao's people. Once that happened, it wouldn't matter if his grandfather couldn't return to the sect. After all, Lin Xiao's power was far greater than that of the Immortal Doctor Sect.

After hanging up, Lin Xiao turned and entered the living room. Su Qingning was just coming down from upstairs.

At that moment, Su Qingning was wearing a long black dress. The soft fabric clung to her figure, and Lin Xiao's eyes were immediately drawn to her impressive bust, her slender waist that a hand could span, and her rounded hips that stretched the material taut. Though she was covered from head to toe, her entire being radiated a provocative, sultry aura.

Seeing Lin Xiao looking at her with a touch of infatuation, Su Qingning's pretty face turned slightly red as she remembered his recent confession-that-wasn't-a-confession.

"You lecher, can you stop ogling me like that?" she chided playfully.

Lin Xiao snapped out of his daze. "Honey, I don't want to, but who could blame me? You're just so beautiful, so enchanting!"

Su Qingning's face grew even redder. She didn't know what was wrong with her. Lin Xiao had praised her like this before, but she had never been flustered. Why was it that now, a few simple words of praise from him made her heart race?

Feigning annoyance, she gave him a flirtatious roll of her eyes. "Hmph, smooth talker!"

Lin Xiao chuckled. "Honey, why are you all dressed up? Where are you going?"

"I wanted to treat you to dinner!" Su Qingning said earnestly.

"Sure, what would you like to eat?"

"What do *you* want to eat?" she asked in return.

Lin Xiao smiled. "I'm good with anything. I'll have whatever you're having!"

"Don't worry about me. Think about it, what do you want to eat? We've been married for a while, and I've never properly treated you to a meal. Tonight, I want to take you out for a nice dinner. After all... tomorrow, we're getting a divorce."

As she spoke the last words, her voice trailed off, her eyes filling with an unmistakable sadness.

"Then let's go to Chunyu Pavilion," Lin Xiao said.

Su Qingning nodded. Although the food there was expensive, the thought of her impending divorce from Lin Xiao made her cast aside any concern for the cost. She just wanted to treat him to one last, good meal, regardless of the price.

The two got into the car and drove toward Chunyu Pavilion.

Suddenly, Su Qingning said, "You should really consider what I told you earlier. Shao Mei'er is willing to marry you, after all."

Lin Xiao gave her a sidelong glance. "Honey, what kind of wife are you? Other women would do anything to hold onto their husbands, yet you keep pushing me toward another woman. Aren't you afraid that if I actually marry Shao Mei'er, I'll never look back?"

Su Qingning's heart felt as if it had been pricked by a needle, and she frowned slightly in pain. After a moment of silence, she said calmly, "If that were to happen, it wouldn't be so bad. The Shao Family is incredibly powerful. If you're with Shao Mei'er, you won't have to worry about being bullied anymore."

Seeing Su Qingning's crestfallen expression, Lin Xiao felt a pang in his heart and decided to stop teasing her.

"Honey, the truth is, Su Qingfeng is marrying a beggar tomorrow," he said seriously.

Su Qingning froze, her beautiful eyes widening in shock as she looked at him. But soon, she shook her head and smiled wryly. "Lin Xiao, you don't have to comfort me. What kind of beggar would the King of the Southern Town personally arrange a marriage for?"

Great, she still doesn't believe me.

"Alright, the mystery will be unveiled tomorrow at noon," Lin Xiao said. "Let's hurry up and eat. I'm starving!"

Su Qingning nodded.

Soon, they arrived at Chunyu Pavilion. After they got out of the car, Lin Xiao suddenly extended his hand toward Su Qingning.

"What for?" she asked curiously.

Lin Xiao smiled. "We've been married this long, and I've never once held your hand. Since we're getting divorced tomorrow, how about you let me hold it just this once?"

Su Qingning was taken aback. Lin Xiao was right. They had been married for so long, yet she had rarely held his hand. To be honest, she just wasn't used to it. She wanted to refuse, but seeing the hopeful look in his eyes, she couldn't bear to disappoint him.

She sighed softly to herself. Oh, what the hell. We were husband and wife, after all. He just wants to hold my hand; it's not like he's asking for anything outrageous.

With that thought, Su Qingning placed her soft hand in his.

The moment their hands clasped, Su Qingning's body trembled slightly. An unprecedented sense of security washed over her, as if she were holding the entire world in her grasp.

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