"Deliver a message to the Wang Family," Lin Xiao said, his tone frigid. "Tell them if they really want their clan annihilated, they should keep courting death!"

Frankly, Lin Xiao wasn't someone who liked to solve problems with violence. However, he sometimes had to admit that it was the best solution for many issues. It saved time and prevented a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Lin Xiao's words sent a shiver down Tie Shankao's spine. The Wang Family, ranked second among the three great families of Jinhai City, possessed extraordinary power. Yet in Lin Xiao's eyes, they seemed to be nothing.

What shocked Tie Shankao wasn't that Lin Xiao had said such a thing, but rather his identity. In fact, Tie Shankao had once discreetly asked the King of the Southern Town about Lin Xiao's background. The response he received was that Lin Xiao's identity was not something a person of his station could investigate. At that point, Tie Shankao knew Lin Xiao's background was exceptional. After all, even his own boss, the King of the Southern Town, was extremely guarded about it.

But now, Tie Shankao felt he had still underestimated him. After all, casually threatening to wipe out a top-tier family was not something just anyone could do.

"Understood. I'll contact Wang Shicheng later!"

Lin Xiao nodded. After giving Tie Shankao a few more instructions, he turned and got into the brand-new Cullinan.

Just as he returned to Chu Xiangxue's villa, Su Qingning came running toward him like a little deer. After only a few steps, however, she seemed to feel her actions were a bit too unladylike. So, she feigned composure and approached Lin Xiao with small, measured steps instead.

Looking at the girl's devastatingly beautiful face, her peach-blossom eyes, and her moist red lips, Lin Xiao didn't say a word and pulled her straight into his embrace. Although they had only been apart for an hour or so, he didn't know why, but he had missed her dearly. He just wanted to hold her tight. Perhaps because they had nearly parted ways that morning, Lin Xiao cherished her all the more now.

Su Qingning shyly buried her head in Lin Xiao's chest. She didn't dislike being held by him. In fact, every time Lin Xiao held her, she felt an incredible sense of security. It was a fascinating feeling. She hadn't felt that secure in a long time, not since her father had passed away.

Not far away, Chu Xiangxue and Shao Mei'er watched the scene in the villa's courtyard with envy.

"Sigh, I'm so envious of the Madam, being held by Stinky Daddy like that!" Shao Mei'er lamented.

She genuinely liked Lin Xiao. She had initially approached him on her father's orders, but ever since seeing him for the first time at the hospital, Shao Mei'er had been captivated by a strange aura he possessed. After getting to know him for some time and receiving his help on numerous occasions, her feelings for him had become genuine.

"I know, it's so enviable. I wish I were the Madam right now!" Chu Xiangxue chimed in, her tone tinged with sourness.

Chu Xiangxue's feelings toward Lin Xiao were somewhat complex. Like Shao Mei'er, she had approached him at her father's behest. Unlike Shao Mei'er, however, she hadn't been immediately attracted to him. Right now, she simply thought of him as a reliable and impressive person. She figured her feelings for Lin Xiao were more akin to not disliking him, or perhaps liking him just a little. It certainly didn't amount to love.

However, Chu Xiangxue also knew she was destined to be Lin Xiao's in this lifetime. Whether he accepted her in the end or not, she would still be his.

"Sister, what if we poison the Madam and snatch Stinky Daddy from her?" Shao Mei'er suddenly said with mock-murderous intent.

PFFT.

Chu Xiangxue was amused. Of course, she knew Shao Mei'er was joking. Their families were both members of the A9 Alliance, so they had known each other for a long time. Chu Xiangxue knew that despite Shao Mei'er's seductively beautiful face and exuberant personality, she was actually extremely conservative and kind-hearted deep down.

"Good idea! Let's go buy some poison right now. After the Madam is gone, we can become Stinky Daddy's women. You can have him on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I'll take Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and we'll let him rest on Sunday!"

PFFT.

Shao Mei'er burst out laughing, her body trembling with mirth. "Xiangxue," she said through her laughter, "you actually call him Stinky Daddy too! If your fans found out, they'd probably vomit blood."

Chu Xiangxue's pretty face flushed red. "If you can call him that, why can't I?" she said, feigning nonchalance. "Our status is the same right now. And who knows, maybe he likes this sort of thing."

"Actually, Xiangxue, I can tell you don't like Lin Xiao that much. How about this? I'll have my dad talk to your dad and get him to rescind his order. That way, you won't have to waste your time on Lin Xiao, and you can be with that talented young genius from Shengjing who likes you!"

At these words, Chu Xiangxue was slightly startled. A brief, distant look clouded her beautiful eyes, but she quickly recovered.

"You wish. I'm not in the habit of helping others fulfill their desires. Besides, you seem to have plenty of suitors yourself, don't you? Never mind that prodigy on the Human Emperor List, and isn't that Princely Heir from the Tianshan Mountains quite smitten with you?"

Shao Mei'er smiled seductively. "They're all fine, I suppose, but in my eyes, they can't compare to even one-ten-thousandth of Stinky Daddy!"

Chu Xiangxue was taken aback by her words. "You like Lin Xiao that much?"

"I do! I'm happy just seeing him!" Shao Mei'er said with a radiant smile.

Chu Xiangxue was completely stunned. Shao Mei'er's affection for Lin Xiao had clearly caught her by surprise. She didn't doubt her words, because a person's eyes couldn't lie. Yet, Chu Xiangxue knew that Shao Mei'er had only met Lin Xiao a few days ago. For her to have fallen so hard for him in such a short time... she didn't know whether to attribute it to Lin Xiao's immense charm or the simple fact that Shao Mei'er had a thing for his type.

The comparison was jarring. Originally, Chu Xiangxue had felt that she and Lin Xiao should take things slowly. But after seeing the depth of Shao Mei'er's feelings, she realized she was wrong. She couldn't afford to take it slow anymore; she had to fall in love with Lin Xiao as quickly as possible. Only then could she avoid being at a disadvantage in her rivalry with Shao Mei'er over him.

Having made up her mind, Chu Xiangxue's gaze fell upon Lin Xiao.

「At the same time.」

After dealing with the four pieces of trash Lin Xiao had just killed, Tie Shankao finally had a moment to himself. But he didn't rest. He immediately placed a call to Wang Shicheng, the head of the Wang Family.

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