"What, are you worried that Su Qingfeng will take her revenge on us right now?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

Su Qingning didn't deny it. After all, she knew her cousin all too well.

"Silly girl, we agreed on the afternoon, so it'll be in the afternoon. Besides, I'm not afraid of her revenge!" Lin Xiao said softly, his voice unusually firm.

Su Qingning knew Lin Xiao's character; if he didn't want to do something, no amount of coercion from her would work. She could only nod helplessly.

They lay in bed for a while longer, during which Lin Xiao kissed her more than a dozen times. Every kiss left her with sultry eyes and breathless moans. Eventually, Su Qingning couldn't take it anymore. She used hunger as an excuse and fled the room as if for her life.

It was no joke; Su Qingning was a normal woman. She was genuinely afraid that if Lin Xiao continued to kiss her, she wouldn't be able to resist giving herself to him. In fact, she was already on the verge of losing control, which was precisely why she had to escape.

By the time Lin Xiao had washed up and come downstairs, Su Qingning was making breakfast. He leaned against the kitchen doorway, his gaze tenderly fixed on her enchanting back. He then walked up behind her and gently wrapped his arms around her.

"Honey, need any help?"

Su Qingning's delicate body trembled. I just got away from this man, how is he back already? And the most infuriating part is, he's deliberately breathing on my earlobe, making it all tingly.

Fearing he would continue, Su Qingning quickly turned her head. "Lin Xiao, can you stop messing around, please?" she pleaded. "I need to make breakfast!"

"But I only want to eat you!"

Su Qingning's mind went blank. To be frank, in all her years growing up, she had heard many confessions—some subtle, some romantic, some brazen. But never had a single person, a single sentence, thrown her heart into such disarray as Lin Xiao's casual remark.

Feeling his embrace tightening, Su Qingning quickly said, "Darling, I-I really need to cook. C-can you go rest for a bit? Shao Mei'er and Shen Jingzhe are probably up already. It would be so embarrassing if they saw us!"

"What's there to be afraid of? We're a legally married couple. Even if the Jade Emperor himself showed up, he wouldn't dare laugh at us!"

At some point, Su Qingning's peach-blossom eyes had grown watery. Her snow-white teeth bit down hard on her rosy lips. As if having made a monumental decision, she gave Lin Xiao a peck on the lips with the speed of a thunderclap.

"You scoundrel! C-can you go now?"

Looking at her pleading eyes, Lin Xiao truly wanted to devour her right then and there. But he knew it wasn't the right time. With the same lightning speed, he pecked her on the lips, then turned and left the kitchen.

Su Qingning breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart overflowed with a sweet, tender affection.

True to her nature as a good wife and loving mother, Su Qingning had breakfast ready in no time. Shao Mei'er and Shen Jingzhe were both up, and the four of them sat down for their first breakfast together in Hidden Dragon Villa.

After the meal, Shao Mei'er smiled. "Madam Su, do you have any plans for the morning?"

"Nothing in particular!"

"How about I take you and Jingzhe to the beauty salon for a treatment? You have Su Qingfeng's wedding to attend at noon, don't you? Let's make her go crazy with jealousy!"

Su Qingning instinctively glanced at Lin Xiao, as if seeking his opinion.

Lin Xiao gave her an incredibly gentle look. "Darling, even though your natural beauty is enough to put Su Qingfeng to shame without any makeup, you can still get all dolled up to seduce your husband."

Shao Mei'er giggled, amused by his words. Deep down, however, she couldn't help but feel a pang of envy toward Su Qingning.

Shen Jingzhe had no reaction. Her visible eyes betrayed no emotion.

But Su Qingning's pretty face flushed at the provocation. She even kicked Lin Xiao under the table. It was as if Lin Xiao had anticipated it. Just as her fair foot shot out, he seized the opportunity and caught her shapely ankle.

Her fair cheeks instantly flushed crimson.

Shao Mei'er asked with concern, "Madam Su, your face is so red. Are you not feeling well?"

"No, I'm not! I'm… I'm fine!" Su Qingning said, flustered. She lowered her head and started sipping her congee, trying to act as if nothing was wrong.

But under the table, her captured foot began to struggle. Afraid that Shao Mei'er and Shen Jingzhe would notice, she didn't dare to struggle too fiercely. After several attempts, she still couldn't break free.

Lin Xiao looked down at her delicate, fair foot, filled with admiration. Like a shameless rogue, he couldn't help but caress it.

A shiver ran through Su Qingning's entire body. She looked at him pitifully, her beautiful eyes pleading for him to stop.

Lin Xiao couldn't bear to tease her any longer and let go of her foot.

After breakfast, Lin Xiao drove the three women straight to Shao Mei'er's beauty salon. As they got close, Lin Xiao suddenly asked, "Shao Mei'er, does your salon have any male attendants?"

Shao Mei'er was amused by the question. "You... Sir, rest assured. My beauty salon is staffed entirely by women. Management is very strict, and security is top-notch. So don't worry about anyone taking advantage of Madam Su, and don't worry about her safety."

"Good to hear," Lin Xiao said, not bothering to deny his concern. He was indeed worried that someone might try to take advantage of Su Qingning.

Soon, they arrived. Su Qingning was about to get out of the car without a word, but Lin Xiao caught her hand.

"Shao Mei'er, you and Shen Jingzhe go on ahead. I want to have a word with my wife."

"Oh, getting so protective, are we?" Shao Mei'er teased with a flirtatious smile.

Lin Xiao shrugged but said nothing.

The two women got out of the car. Lin Xiao's gaze fell greedily upon Su Qingning's face.

"What did you want to say to me?" she asked suspiciously.

"Honey, give me a kiss!"

Su Qingning's face reddened slightly. "So, you asked me to stay behind just to kiss me?"

"Of course. You're going in for your treatments, and I won't see you for hours. I'm going to miss you!"

Su Qingning felt both helpless and a little giddy inside. She wanted to refuse, but she knew this rogue all too well. If she didn't let him have his kiss, she'd never be able to leave. Resigned, she sighed. "Just one, okay? Shao Mei'er and Jingzhe are waiting downstairs."

The words had barely left her lips before Lin Xiao eagerly leaned in and kissed her.

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