"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

Regarding today's events, Lin Xiao was neither pleased nor upset. To him, it was a trivial matter. Frankly, if the Su Family hadn't bullied Su Qingning time and again, Lin Xiao certainly wouldn't have forced Su Qingfeng to marry a real beggar.

Hearing his words, Su Qingning's pretty face blushed. "It's nothing!"

This girl has really taken to blushing lately. When he kisses her, she blushes. When he holds her, she blushes. Even when he says a few sweet nothings, she blushes. Truly charming and adorable.

"Let's go. We'll find somewhere else to eat," Lin Xiao said with a laugh.

Su Qingning obediently nodded. The farce was over, so there was no need to stick around.

Under Shao Mei'er's guidance, the group ascended to the ninth floor. When ordering, Lin Xiao specifically chose many of Su Qingning's favorite dishes.

Su Qingning's mother watched, a little dazed. She didn't really understand what had happened today, nor did she know how Su Qingfeng had been forced by the King of the Southern Town to marry a beggar. But she saw with her own eyes how good Lin Xiao was to her daughter. This wasn't the kind of treatment born from a desire for her daughter's beauty or greed for her money; it was genuine, heartfelt kindness. Such sincerity couldn't be faked or feigned.

Even so, her mother still felt a pang of sadness. To this day, she believed her daughter deserved to marry someone better—at the very least, someone who could help her career, not just someone who was simply kind to her. But she also knew her daughter didn't want her to criticize Lin Xiao or interfere in her marriage. So, despite the ache in her heart, Su Qingning's mother said nothing.

The meal quickly ended. As they were leaving, Lin Xiao deliberately took Su Qingning and her mother to the banquet hall. Before they even walked in, they heard the sound of loud wailing from inside. The voice belonged to Su Daonong. The once-bustling banquet hall was now empty except for him, lying on the ceremonial stage and sobbing his heart out.

Lin Xiao was unmoved. Su Qingning and her mother's hearts were as still as an ancient well. Although he was a relative, Su Daonong had done far too many wicked things over the years. To Su Qingning and her mother, seeing him meet such a fate was a good thing.

After leading everyone out of Chunyu Pavilion, Lin Xiao drove Su Qingning and her mother to her maternal grandfather's house. Although her grandfather had returned from the hospital, he was alone, so the burden of his care had fallen to her mother.

After dropping her mother off, Lin Xiao and Su Qingning went inside to visit the old man. Su Qingning's grandfather knew they were married, but he had never met Lin Xiao. Furthermore, since Su Qingning's mother had always felt Lin Xiao wasn't good enough for her daughter, she had never brought him over. They had seen the old man once at the hospital, but he had been lying in his sickbed, and they hadn't spoken. So, strictly speaking, today was their first real meeting.

In contrast to her mother's dislike for Lin Xiao, the old man was delighted to see him. He held Lin Xiao's hand, looking him over with great interest. At times, when their eyes met, a flash of joy would appear in the old man's gaze.

After they sat for a while, as they were getting ready to leave, the old man insisted on giving Lin Xiao a red envelope, calling it lucky money for the wedding. It was a modest sum of several hundred yuan, but Lin Xiao didn't refuse it. This was money blessing his marriage to Su Qingning; of course he wouldn't turn it down.

Watching Lin Xiao and Su Qingning leave, the old man smiled and said, "That boy is quite good. I think he's worthy of our Qingning!"

Su Qingning's mother was speechless but didn't dare to contradict her father, fearing she might upset him.

After driving away from her grandfather's house, Lin Xiao asked, "Honey, where to next?"

Su Qingning thought for a moment. "Let's go to the bar."

With the matter of Su Qingfeng resolved, Su Qingning felt a huge weight lift from her shoulders. She was in a good mood.

Lin Xiao chuckled. "I thought you were going to take me to the Civil Affairs Bureau!"

Su Qingning knew he was teasing her, since she had declared just yesterday that she would divorce him this afternoon. "What, you want a divorce?" she retorted.

Lin Xiao put on a serious expression. "I'm fine with whatever. It's up to you."

"Then you're bound to be disappointed. Our marriage contract is for six months, so there's still a long way to go!" Su Qingning said proudly.

A smile flickered in Lin Xiao's eyes. He fondly and gently tapped the tip of her delicate nose. "What if after six months, I don't want a divorce either?"

Su Qingning's heart lurched.

Is Lin Xiao confessing to me?

She looked at his incredibly earnest face, and her heart began to race as if it were strapped to a rocket. She desperately wanted to say, *Then let's not get a divorce*, but when the words reached her lips, she couldn't utter them.

Finally, under Lin Xiao's steady gaze, Su Qingning pouted and said deliberately, "We'll see when the time comes."

Lin Xiao's eyes instantly dimmed.

He had thought that after the past few days, she felt the same way he did and no longer wanted a divorce. But he was wrong; she hadn't given up on the idea. Perhaps, in her heart, she really did think he wasn't good enough for her.

Although Lin Xiao was disheartened, he didn't let it show.

Soon, they arrived at the bar. After several days of hectic renovations, the bar was finally refurbished and looked even more upscale than before.

While Su Qingning was inspecting the premises, Lin Xiao called Pei Donglai over.

"Captain, your orders?" Pei Donglai asked respectfully.

"Chu Xiangxue's concert is tomorrow. When are you taking Rouge over?"

"Captain, I plan on taking her tomorrow morning."

Lin Xiao nodded. "Drive there."

"Captain, I can just take the train. The high-speed rail is very convenient now."

"High-speed rail is convenient, but once you get there, you'll have trouble getting around without a car. Don't worry about it. I'll make the arrangements."

Pei Donglai nodded gratefully. The captain is truly too good to me.

"Also, call the security team and tell them to come back to work tomorrow. The bar will officially reopen the day after tomorrow."

This is great news! The best news! Pei Donglai nodded firmly.

"Captain, I'll contact them right away."

"Alright, get to it."

After sending Pei Donglai away, Lin Xiao called Xiao Shixiong.

"Master, I was just about to call you."

"What's up?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Actually, there is something I need to report to you."

"Go on."

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