Lin Xiao rolled his eyes at her.

"In your dreams!"

Chu Xiangxue gave a charming smile. "I can't help it. I'm just craving your body!"

Lin Xiao was amused by her words. I never would have guessed that the nation's hottest celebrity was actually such a rogue. If her fans knew about this, they'd probably cry themselves unconscious in a bathroom.

"Stinky Daddy, seriously, when are you going to accept us?"

"Then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. My heart and my body belong to Su Qingning, and I have no plans to accept you all right now," Lin Xiao said candidly.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Chu Xiangxue's face, and her gaze grew complex. Lin Xiao's devotion moved her, but sadly, that devotion wasn't meant for her.

"Stinky Daddy, I won't give up!"

Lin Xiao smiled helplessly. "Chu Xiangxue, you're beautiful and you come from a good family. I'm sure you don't lack suitors, right?"

"I don't!"

"Then find someone suitable. If you feel like dating, then date. If you want to be in a relationship, then be in one. Just don't waste your time on me!"

Those were Lin Xiao's sincere thoughts. He had already made up his mind to be with Su Qingning, and so far, she was the only one he wanted.

Chu Xiangxue smiled. "Nice try. Even though you have no plans to accept us, Mei'er and I have already made up our minds. It's you or no one."

Lin Xiao was speechless. "Then you're doomed to never get what you want. Why bother?"

"I don't care. If I have to be single, so be it. As long as I can see you every day, that's enough!"

Lin Xiao was even more speechless. He hadn't expected her to be so stubborn.

Seeing that Chu Xiangxue wouldn't listen to reason, Lin Xiao abandoned the idea of persuading her further.

They arrived at the airport soon after, but Chu Xiangxue refused to get out of the car.

"What's wrong? Not in a hurry?"

Chu Xiangxue smiled. "Nope. My flight isn't until after eight, so there's still half an hour. While your wife isn't around, I've got to seize the opportunity to flirt with you and build our connection!"

"Flirt, my ass. When you get back, say hello to your dad for me."

Chu Xiangxue nodded with a teasing smile. "My dad would definitely be happy about that!"

"Alright, now get lost!"

Chu Xiangxue pouted unhappily. "Stinky Daddy, do you really not want to be with me?"

"It's not that. My wife's bar is really shorthanded right now, and I need to go help out."

Chu Xiangxue sighed in frustration. "I really envy your wife. Fine, Stinky Daddy, I'll be going. But... can I have a hug before I leave?"

Lin Xiao wanted to refuse, but then he saw Chu Xiangxue looking at him with such a pitiful gaze. We're friends, after all, he thought. A simple farewell hug is no big deal.

He nodded and said, "Alright, you can have a hug."

Chu Xiangxue was instantly ecstatic. She had braced herself for his rejection, but in an unexpected turn of events, he had actually agreed.

The excited girl quickly got out of the car, practically jogging to Lin Xiao's side and yanking the door open.

Lin Xiao smiled helplessly and got out. Chu Xiangxue immediately threw her arms around him with a giggle, hugging him with all her might and burying her head deep in his chest. The pose was rather intimate; an onlooker might have mistaken them for a young couple saying their goodbyes.

They hugged for a while, but Chu Xiangxue showed no sign of letting go. Lin Xiao gave her a little push, but she wouldn't budge.

"Hey, Chu Xiangxue, that's enough. You're going to suffocate me!"

"Nope! I want to get a good hug in, since I won't be able to for the next few days!" Chu Xiangxue cooed.

Lin Xiao was at a loss. Just as he was about to try persuading her again, he suddenly spotted someone in the distance taking photos of them with a phone.

Alarm bells went off in Lin Xiao's head. To be honest, he didn't care about being photographed himself. But Chu Xiangxue was the nation's hottest celebrity. If she were caught in a picture like this, it would be a disaster.

"Chu Xiangxue, someone's secretly taking our picture!" Lin Xiao said in a low voice.

"Let them. I don't care!"

Lin Xiao was speechless. "Alright, please let go. I'm begging you."

His words made Chu Xiangxue laugh, and she reluctantly released him. She looked at Lin Xiao with affectionate eyes and said in a low voice, "Stinky Daddy, I'll be leaving now!"

"Hurry up and go, please."

"Hmph, you heartless Stinky Daddy!"

After leaving him with that parting shot, Chu Xiangxue put on a mask and hurried into the airport.

Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. He was about to look for the person who had taken the photos, but they had already vanished without a trace.

Forget it. Let them take their pictures. It probably won't cause much of a stir anyway. With that thought, Lin Xiao quickly drove toward the bar.

However, Lin Xiao had no idea what a huge impact these secret photos would have, not just on him, but on Su Qingning as well. If he had the ability to see the future, he would have definitely found the photographer.

As he was nearing the bar, Lin Xiao's phone suddenly rang. The call was from Xiang Nai, a princess of the Cherry Blossom Country's royal family.

Lin Xiao answered.

"Master, I've tricked two more people from the Dragon Slaying Plan!" Xiang Nai's extremely respectful voice came through the phone. It was laced with a hint of excitement.

This 'dog' of his really is diligent, Lin Xiao chuckled to himself.

"What's the address?"

"Royalty Court, room 9119!"

"Got it. I'm on my way."

After hanging up, Lin Xiao turned his car around and sped toward Royalty Court. Royalty Court was one of the top hotels in Jinling City and an asset of the Du Family, the second most powerful family in the city.

Just as he arrived at the hotel entrance, Lin Xiao saw Xiang Nai.

She was dressed in a cheongsam, and the well-tailored garment perfectly highlighted her stunning figure.

Lin Xiao's eyes lit up. He'd never realized this 'dog' of his had such a graceful figure.

Unfortunately, her face was hidden by a mask, making it impossible to see her true features. However, the eyes visible above it were quite beautiful.

When she saw Lin Xiao, Xiang Nai hurried forward and called out respectfully, "Master!"

Lin Xiao nodded. "How did you contact them?"

"I utilized some of the royal family's intelligence network," Xiang Nai explained.

"And how did you trick them into coming here?"

Xiang Nai replied hurriedly, "Master, I told them you were interested in me and that I could lure you to the hotel so they could make their move!"

"That's not a bad idea!" Lin Xiao said with a smile. "How about we turn this little act into reality?"

As he spoke, Lin Xiao stared intently at Xiang Nai. He wasn't worried that she had set a trap for him at Royalty Court; rather, he wanted to test if she was truly loyal.

Hearing Lin Xiao's words, Xiang Nai's eyes shone brightly. "Master, I would ask for nothing better!"

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