"Take out that Su Family trash? I promise you," Lin Xiao said, his voice brimming with killing intent.

Su Qingning glared at him. "You bastard, how can you still be joking at a time like this!"

As she spoke, her charming eyes grew redder.

Lin Xiao quickly relented. "Alright, honey, what do you need me to do?"

Without another word, Su Qingning pulled a bank card from her pocket. She looked at Lin Xiao with tear-filled eyes, her voice pleading. "This card has forty million in it—my entire savings. Take it. Then, pick up my mom and leave Jinling City. I don't care where you go, but... Lin Xiao, please, help me take care of her. I know she was awful to you before, and I'm so sorry. For the sake of our marriage, please help me."

Lin Xiao's heart ached as he looked at this foolish girl who only ever thought of others, never herself. He pulled her into his embrace.

"You silly girl, hold on to your money and just relax. Don't worry about the Su Family. You'll soon see who's really going to be on their knees," Lin Xiao comforted her gently.

Su Qingning's tears flowed once again, but this time, they were tears of gratitude, not grievance. Lin Xiao's words were like a refreshing breeze, bringing a moment of peace to her despairing heart.

They hugged for a while. Just when Lin Xiao thought he had convinced her, she pushed him away. The moment their eyes met, Lin Xiao saw her devastatingly beautiful, tear-streaked face, etched with a look of tragic resolve.

The next second, she cupped his face in her hands and kissed him hard. While Lin Xiao was still dazed, she quickly got into the car. Stepping on the gas, she sped off toward the Su Family estate.

Lin Xiao suddenly understood. That kiss had been a final farewell. She wasn't going to kneel at the Su Family's gate; she was going to die with them. The realization sent a jolt of panic through him.

He hailed a taxi as fast as he could. "Su Family estate, and step on it!" Lin Xiao ordered, his voice ice-cold.

The driver was about to say something, but the moment their eyes met, he shivered violently. What terrifying eyes.

Without another word, the driver floored the gas pedal, racing toward the Su Family estate.

"When you hit a red light, run it if it's safe. Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be fine."

"Friend, wh-what's going on?" the driver stammered.

The driver had been behind the wheel of a taxi for over thirty years and had dealt with countless people. Although Lin Xiao's clothes were shabby, instinct told the driver that this young man was no ordinary person.

"It's nothing. Just drive as fast as you can!"

The driver nodded and began to accelerate wildly. After driving for a moment, Lin Xiao suddenly spotted his Cullinan. It was stopped at a red light.

"Stop the car! What's your name?"

The driver slammed on the brakes. "Sir, I... I'm Liu Erchun!"

"I'll remember you. Don't worry, good fortune is coming your way."

With that, Lin Xiao quickly exited the taxi. Just then, the light turned green. The Cullinan, driven by Su Qingning, began to move with the flow of traffic.

Lin Xiao became frantic. Without wasting a breath, he sprinted toward the Cullinan like a bolt of lightning. Just as the car was about to accelerate, Lin Xiao planted himself directly in its path.

Su Qingning, her vision blurred by tears, was startled to see him and instinctively slammed on the brakes. The front of the car screeched to a halt less than thirty centimeters from him. A cold sweat broke out across her back, and she even forgot to cry.

Lin Xiao walked to the driver's side door. "Open up!"

Crying, Su Qingning shook her head. She knew he wanted to stop her from going to the Su Family, which was precisely why she couldn't open the door. Su Qingfeng hated her, and only she could end this. Only she could ensure that Lin Xiao and her mother escaped this mess safely.

Seeing that she wouldn't open the door, Lin Xiao grew furious. Doesn't this stubborn woman realize it's pointless for her to go? The Su Family estate is bustling with people right now; they could capture her with ease. If she goes, not only will she fail to solve anything, she'll just be viciously humiliated by them. He couldn't let that happen. He had to stop her.

"Qingning, open the door!" Lin Xiao said, reining in his anger. He tried his best to keep his expression from looking too ferocious.

Su Qingning still refused.

Lin Xiao wasted no more time. His hand on the door handle tightened, and he abruptly yanked.

BANG!

A dull thud echoed down the bustling street as Lin Xiao forcibly pulled the Cullinan's door open. Su Qingning gasped in shock. Before she could react, Lin Xiao unbuckled her seatbelt and lifted her out of the car.

"Lin Xiao, please let me go! If I don't go, you and Mom will both suffer today!" Su Qingning pleaded desperately.

Lin Xiao acted as if he hadn't heard a word. He simply placed her in the back seat. Su Qingning started to say something else, but in the next second, her vision went black, and she lost consciousness.

Yes, Lin Xiao had knocked her unconscious. It was better than wasting time arguing and easier for everyone involved. Besides, it was almost noon. Once the truth was revealed, Su Qingning would no longer have to fear the Su Family's revenge.

After making sure Su Qingning was settled, Lin Xiao got into the driver's seat and headed for Chunyu Pavilion. After driving for a short distance, he remembered Liu Erchun. He quickly called Xiao Shixiong.

Soon, the call connected. "Boss, what are your orders?"

"Someone just did me a huge favor. I need you to thank him properly on my behalf."

"Understood, Boss. What's his name?"

"Liu Erchun. He's a taxi driver."

"Got it. I'll handle it right away."

Lin Xiao hung up. Xiao Shixiong immediately ordered his men to find Liu Erchun. Three minutes later, Liu Erchun's complete profile was on Xiao Shixiong's desk. Without any delay, Xiao Shixiong called him directly. Since Lin Xiao had given the order to thank the man properly, he wouldn't dare be negligent.

The call went through. "Is this Liu Erchun?" Xiao Shixiong asked.

"Yes. Who is this?"

Xiao Shixiong didn't answer directly. Instead, he asked, "Did you just help a young man?"

"Oh, right. It wasn't really a favor, I'm just a cabbie. He hailed my taxi, so I gave him a ride. But that young man... he's clearly no ordinary person. I've never seen eyes so terrifying!" Liu Erchun said with a laugh.

Xiao Shixiong also laughed. It seemed he had found the right person.

"Well, Mr. Liu, hello. My name is Xiao Shixiong."

"Who?"

Liu Erchun's shocked voice came through the phone, followed by the ear-piercing screech of tires.

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