He entered Su Qingning's room.

"Wife, where should I put these things?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

Su Qingning said indifferently, "Just put them on the floor. I have something to tell you."

Lin Xiao placed the items on the floor.

He asked with a smile, "Wife, what is it?"

Su Qingning spoke gravely, "I want to apologize to you on my mother's behalf."

Lin Xiao looked at Su Qingning, completely bewildered.

"Wife, what are you talking about?"

Su Qingning's expression dimmed.

"My mother's words today were indeed harsh. I hope you won't take them to heart."

"Is that all?"

Su Qingning nodded.

Lin Xiao laughed. "She was just looking out for you. Besides, I didn't think what your mother said was all that terrible!"

Frankly, Lin Xiao's magnanimity filled Su Qingning's heart with gratitude.

She nodded and said, "Thank you!"

"Just with words?"

"What do you want?"

"How about we test if your bed can handle us messing around?" Lin Xiao said with a teasing smile.

Su Qingning cursed, flushed with a mix of shame and anger, "Get lost!"

This guy really is a hopeless case. Just a second ago, I was moved by his generosity, but in the next, he revealed his true roguish colors.

"Su Qingning, I don't care! You promised that once I bought the villa, you'd roll in the sheets with me. And you'd even wear black stockings!"

"Hmph, you have the nerve to bring that up? Let me ask you, where is the villa?"

"I really bought it. Just come with me and you'll see," Lin Xiao said.

The disappointment in Su Qingning's eyes grew even more intense.

"Have you told so many lies that you've started to believe them yourself?"

What? I've told so many lies that I believe them myself?

The remark made Lin Xiao chuckle.

"Forget it. Get dressed and let's go out to eat. We're officially married, after all. I think we should have a nice meal to celebrate!"

Even if Lin Xiao hadn't said it, Su Qingning had already been planning to take him and her mother out for a good lunch to celebrate her marriage, even though this marriage was a great disappointment to her.

"Hmph, I know. You go downstairs first so I can change."

Lin Xiao stood up with a smile and went downstairs.

Before long, Su Qingning came down, having changed her clothes. She wore a long pink dress that made her look like a peach blossom in full spring bloom. Her beauty was so captivating it could make a heart flutter. She was truly worthy of her title as the number one beauty of Jinling City; her reputation was well-deserved.

Seeing Lin Xiao's eyes filled with utter amazement, Su Qingning gave a haughty snort.

"Mom, let's eat out for lunch."

Mother Su waved her hand. "You two go. I really don't have an appetite!"

"Mom, are you not feeling well?" Su Qingning asked quickly.

"Qingning, I'm fine," Mother Su said calmly. "I just don't feel like eating. You take him!"

Su Qingning knew her mother just didn't want to eat with Lin Xiao.

Realizing this, Su Qingning sighed softly in her heart. Her mother wasn't the type to despise the poor and chase after the rich, but Lin Xiao's behavior had been truly disappointing. It was one thing to have no money or skills, but he also loved to boast. Anyone would be upset by that. Honestly, Su Qingning didn't want to go out anymore either. But on second thought, she had already promised this damned rogue. If she backed out now, who knew what nasty things he might say.

At that thought, Su Qingning said gently, "Mom, what would you like to eat then? I can order some takeout for you!"

Mother Su shook her head. "I don't have a craving for anything. Don't worry about me, just go and eat!"

"Alright then," Su Qingning said helplessly.

She drove out of the villa complex with Lin Xiao.

"What do you want to eat?" Su Qingning asked coldly.

Just as Lin Xiao was about to answer, his phone suddenly rang. Seeing the caller ID, he smiled and picked it up.

"Lil' Xiong, what's up?"

"Lord Lin, would you do me the honor of joining me for a simple lunch?"

Indeed, the call was from Xiao Shixiong, the King of the Southern Town.

"No time. I have to eat with my wife," Lin Xiao refused outright.

If any of the so-called elites of Jinling City heard this, their jaws would hit the floor. Countless people were desperate for a chance to dine with Xiao Shixiong, yet Lin Xiao treated him so dismissively.

Xiao Shixiong wasn't angry, though. Or more accurately, he didn't dare to be.

With a laugh, Xiao Shixiong said, "Lord Lin, you are truly a role model for our generation! This little brother must learn from you!"

"Remember to pay the tuition fee."

Xiao Shixiong chuckled. "No problem! Oh, right, Lord Lin, how do you want to deal with that piece of trash, Liu San?"

"Isn't he your man?" Lin Xiao countered.

"Understood, Lord Lin. Rest assured, I'll light him up like a lantern right away!"

"That's a bit much. Give him another chance. He's your subordinate, after all. But don't warn him. I want to see if he continues to court death!"

Xiao Shixiong exclaimed with admiration, "As expected of Lord Lin! Not only handsome but also so magnanimous. Truly a rare and exceptional man!"

"Scram!"

Xiao Shixiong gave a fawning smile.

"Yes, Lord Lin! This little one will scram now!"

Lin Xiao hung up.

Su Qingning shot him a suspicious glance.

"Who was that?"

"Oh, Xiao Shixiong," Lin Xiao said casually.

Su Qingning's expression sank. She said irritably, "Why don't you just say it was the King of Jinling!"

He's really addicted to bragging. He'll say anything.

Lin Xiao knew she didn't believe him, so he just smiled. "There's no thrill in showing off with him. It's more fun to mess with Xiao Shixiong!"

Su Qingning was so exasperated she had to laugh. This guy was truly one of a kind.

"Wife, let's eat at Chunyu Pavilion."

"Hmph, in your dreams."

That was the most high-end restaurant in Jinling City. A single meal there could easily cost over ten thousand yuan. While one meal wouldn't bankrupt Su Qingning, she felt it was completely unnecessary.

"Why not?"

"Hmph, that's the most expensive place to eat in Jinling City. A meal can easily cost over ten thousand."

"My treat!" Lin Xiao declared grandly.

Su Qingning glared at him. "You talk a good game. If you can produce ten thousand yuan right now, then I'll believe you're treating me."

"Alright, I admit I can't, but I have a card."

When Shao Mei'er had driven him home earlier, she had given him a special diamond card, telling him to just show it when he dined at Chunyu Pavilion. That's why Lin Xiao had suggested going there.

"Hmph, what card? A supermarket discount card?" Su Qingning asked scornfully.

Lin Xiao burst out laughing.

"Su Qingning, I'm discovering that you're actually a pretty interesting person."

"Hmph, spare me the sweet talk. There is no way I'm treating you to a place like that."

Lin Xiao was speechless. It was just one meal. Why was she reacting so strongly?

"Wife, if you don't want to go, we can go somewhere else," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

To be honest, Lin Xiao didn't really care what he ate. What mattered was who he was eating with.

Su Qingning just snorted and said nothing.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a lavish, antique-style building. It stood nine stories tall, a picture of unbelievable luxury. The sign above the entrance clearly bore three large, gilt characters: Chunyu Pavilion.

"Huh? Wife, I thought we weren't eating here?" Lin Xiao asked with a grin.

"Shut up!" Su Qingning snapped.

Lin Xiao smirked. "Wife, you really do love me."

Su Qingning snorted, got out of the car, and strode quickly into Chunyu Pavilion. Grinning, Lin Xiao followed right behind her.

They entered the restaurant one after the other.

Just as Su Qingning was about to speak to a waiter, a mocking voice suddenly came from behind them.

"Well, well, if it isn't the number one beauty of Jinling City who married a stinking beggar. Is Chunyu Pavilion a place for poor scumbags like you?"

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