An ecstatic sensation washed over him. Lin Xiao felt as if his soul was about to leave his body. Su Qingning kissed him while crying, as though it were their last kiss.

Initially, Lin Xiao feigned weakness, but Su Qingning's kisses became almost too much for him to bear. He began to respond, even extending his tongue.

Su Qingning's delicate body trembled, her peach-blossom eyes widening even further. She instinctively pushed Lin Xiao away, staring at him in shock.

Seeing her reaction, Lin Xiao's heart raced. Damn it, I've given myself away!

As the thought flashed through his mind, Lin Xiao quickly feigned weakness again. Su Qingning stared at him for a while, but seeing that he still appeared extremely weak, she dismissed her suspicions. To be honest, however, Su Qingning truly hoped Lin Xiao wasn't hurt and that everything he had done was just a deception.

Just then, the door to the security room was pushed open, and Bei Kuang strode in. He was startled by the scene before him, especially Lin Xiao's fragile appearance.

"Miss Su, what happened to Lin Xiao?"

"He's been injured!" Su Qingning said gravely.

Bei Kuang looked at Lin Xiao. "Miss Su, it just so happens that I've learned some medical skills. How about I treat Lin Xiao?"

Su Qingning was taken aback. She turned her head sharply to look at Bei Kuang. "Are... are you serious?"

Bei Kuang nodded.

Su Qingning was overjoyed. She was truly happy. She had thought Lin Xiao was about to be taken from her, but things had unexpectedly taken a surprising turn. She looked at Bei Kuang excitedly. "Then, please, hurry and save my husband! As long as you can cure him, I will be eternally grateful to you!"

"Miss Su, you're too kind. I owe my job at this bar to Lin Xiao, so it's only right that I save him. However, I can't make any promises. I can only try my best."

Su Qingning nodded repeatedly. "Mr. Bei Kuang, please begin!"

Bei Kuang nodded. "Miss Su, please step outside for a moment. After all, my medical skills cannot be displayed for others to see."

"I understand. I'll leave right now."

Su Qingning quickly wiped away her tears and gave Lin Xiao one last look full of deep affection. Then, she reluctantly left the security room.

The moment the door closed, Lin Xiao sat up.

"You're a bit early," Lin Xiao said, slightly annoyed. He had been hoping to trick Su Qingning into giving him a few more kisses, but this old man had suddenly barged in.

Indeed, Bei Kuang was also part of the act Lin Xiao had arranged. While having Pei Donglai play along earlier, Lin Xiao had sent a message to Bei Kuang.

Faced with Lin Xiao's complaint, Bei Kuang looked at him with a hint of trepidation. "Dragon Lord, my apologies. I... I thought it was about time."

Lin Xiao waved his hand. "I'm not blaming you. I'm just a little frustrated. If you'd come in a bit later, I could have coaxed a few more kisses out of my wife."

Bei Kuang looked at Lin Xiao, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He had been worried that he'd come in too early and ruined some grand plan.

"Are the new arrivals from the martial arts circles under surveillance?" Lin Xiao asked.

Bei Kuang nodded. "They have all been placed under surveillance. A few particularly dangerous ones have already been quietly taken care of."

"Excellent work."

Bei Kuang smiled. "Dragon Lord, you flatter me. It's merely my duty."

Outside the security room, Su Qingning paced back and forth. She was genuinely worried about Lin Xiao. After all, she had never witnessed Bei Kuang's medical skills and had no idea if he could truly save him. Shen Jingzhe couldn't bear to see her so anxious and offered some comfort. "Don't worry, Lin Xiao will be all right."

Su Qingning glanced at Shen Jingzhe gratefully but said nothing. A few words of comfort were not enough to ease her frantic heart. Only seeing Lin Xiao safe and sound with her own eyes would finally put her mind at rest.

Shao Mei'er was also deeply worried. But unlike Su Qingning, her emotions were a mix of guilt and anger. She felt immense guilt toward Lin Xiao and a boundless rage toward Liu Chengfeng. She had already called her father, Shao Zhonglou, and explained the entire situation, vowing to get justice for Lin Xiao even if she had to pay for it in blood.

When Shao Zhonglou heard that Lin Xiao was injured, he was utterly shocked. He hurriedly reported the matter to the helmsman of Jiuzhou's number one financial consortium, who was also Lin Xiao's fourth master. Fortunately, after hearing the report, his fourth master knew Lin Xiao was just putting on an act. After all, he was the Dragon Lord. How could he possibly be injured by his own student? If that were the case, all of Jiuzhou would be thrown into turmoil.

After the group had stood outside the security room for more than ten minutes, each lost in their own thoughts, the door finally opened. Bei Kuang walked out.

"Mr. Bei Kuang, how is he?" Su Qingning asked hurriedly.

"When I take action, there are never any problems," Bei Kuang said with a smile.

Su Qingning's heart pounded. "Does that mean... Lin Xiao is all right?"

Bei Kuang nodded.

Su Qingning didn't spare another moment to talk to Bei Kuang and quickly rushed into the security room.

Hearing that Lin Xiao was fine, Shao Mei'er was also thrilled and was about to follow Su Qingning inside, but Shen Jingzhe held her back.

"Let Qing Ning talk with Lin Xiao first," Shen Jingzhe said gently. Although she knew Lin Xiao had orchestrated this entire drama just to fool Su Qingning, she was willing to help him.

Shao Mei'er nodded and obediently stopped.

Lin Xiao was sitting on a chair. His complexion was much rosier, and he looked considerably recovered, at least not as frail as before.

Su Qingning was so moved she felt like crying again. Without a second thought, she threw herself into Lin Xiao's arms. As she held him, feeling his warmth for real, her tears flowed uncontrollably.

Seeing her cry so heartbrokenly, Lin Xiao suddenly felt a pang of guilt. If he had known Su Qingning would be this upset, he wouldn't have put on this act.

He hugged her tightly. "Honey, I'm sorry for making you worry."

Su Qingning shook her head vigorously, choking back sobs. "Lin Xiao, don't say that. It's not your fault. The one who's wrong is the person who hurt you. Don't worry, I'll get justice for you, even if it costs me everything!"

"You're so good to me, honey. Thank you," Lin Xiao said softly.

Su Qingning's heart melted, and she held him even tighter. At that moment, she felt that "a false alarm" was the most wonderful phrase in the world. Feeling the warmth of Lin Xiao's body, she silently vowed to herself that she would never bring up divorce with him again. Not unless he no longer wanted her.

After they had embraced for what felt like an eternity, Lin Xiao suddenly said, "Honey, I still want a kiss!"

Yes, he wanted to kiss her. Desperately.

Su Qingning's face instantly flushed crimson. "No."

"But I want one!"

"How about when we get home tonight? There's still so much to deal with at the bar," she protested sweetly. Knowing that Lin Xiao was fine, her heart had finally, completely relaxed.

"Fine!" Lin Xiao said with a beaming smile.

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