Lin Xiao was startled. "Don't cry," he said hurriedly. "What happened to your grandfather?"

At his words, Chu Xiangxue began to cry even harder.

"Yesterday, my grandfather fell while he was out. He was immediately taken to the hospital and has been in the ICU ever since. His condition has only gotten worse, and just now, the hospital issued a critical condition notice. They said… they said he might not make it through tomorrow!"

By the time she finished, Chu Xiangxue was sobbing inconsolably.

Lin Xiao's heart sank. He knew Chu Xiangxue's grandfather was in poor health. After all, his master, the Sect Master of Immortal Medicine, had extended the man's life on more than one occasion.

"Okay, I understand. Don't be afraid, I'm on my way," Lin Xiao said in a deep voice.

But Chu Xiangxue cried, "Daddy, thank you for the thought, but you don't need to come. I'm just so upset and needed someone to talk to!"

"Do you think I'm coming to comfort you? I'm coming to save your grandfather!"

On the other end of the line, Chu Xiangxue was stunned. "Daddy, you… you can save my grandfather?"

"Of course I can!"

This was no joke. His blood really did have the ability to bring the dead back to life. As long as the man was still breathing, Lin Xiao was confident he could save him.

"But… but your master said not even the gods could save him!" Chu Xiangxue sobbed.

Lin Xiao scoffed. "That's because his medical skills are lacking!"

His words left Chu Xiangxue speechless.

"Alright, you head to the airport now. I'm on my way as well. I'll get there as fast as I can!"

"Daddy, I'll… I'll wait for you!"

"Okay," Lin Xiao replied before quickly hanging up.

"Honey, what happened?" Su Qingning asked with concern.

"Oh, Xiangxue's grandfather took a fall yesterday and is now in the ICU. They've already issued a critical condition notice. You know how my medical skills are, so I'm thinking of going over to see if I can help."

Su Qingning was well aware of Lin Xiao's extraordinary medical skills. After all, he had treated Yang Fan just a few days prior.

"Then you should hurry. I'll book your flight right now!" Su Qingning said urgently.

She really is a kindhearted girl.

"No need for that. Let's take our family's private jet. I'll arrange it right now!" Shao Mei'er interjected.

"Alright, you arrange it."

Shao Mei'er nodded and quickly began to make a call.

Just then, a man in his forties standing nearby caught Lin Xiao's attention. The man had an ordinary face but a refined and gentle temperament, along with the faint aura of someone in a position of authority.

When the middle-aged man noticed Lin Xiao looking at him, he smiled and quickly walked over.

"You must be Mr. Lin Xiao, correct?" the man asked respectfully.

Lin Xiao nodded. "Did Xiao Shixiong send you?"

The man smiled. "He did. I wanted to greet you earlier, but I saw you were busy, so I didn't want to rashly interrupt. I hope you don't mind."

"Not at all. And you are?"

"My name is Li Shilin, Mr. Lin. You can just call me Li."

Lin Xiao nodded. "Li, from now on, you'll be the manager of the bar. This is my wife, Su Qingning. You'll take your orders from her."

"Understood."

Just as they finished speaking, Shao Mei'er ended her call. "It's all set, Lin Xiao. We can head to the airport now. The plane is waiting for you."

Lin Xiao nodded. "Honey, I'm off."

Su Qingning looked at him, reluctant to see him go. "Be safe, and call me if you need anything!"

Lin Xiao nodded again and turned to walk toward the car. But after just a few steps, he abruptly stopped. He spun around and strode back to Su Qingning.

To Su Qingning's bewilderment, Lin Xiao pulled her into his arms and kissed her fiercely.

Su Qingning was stunned, her cheeks flushing crimson. Her enchanting, peach-blossom eyes flew wide, like green apricots.

When the kiss ended, Lin Xiao finally let her go. "I'm off, honey!"

Su Qingning, still blushing, nodded shyly.

"Don't miss me too much. I'll be back as soon as I'm done!"

She nodded again. Although being kissed so openly in public had made her shy, his deep affection and reluctance to leave now filled her heart with a profound sweetness.

Lin Xiao got into Shao Mei'er's car, and she sped off toward the airport.

As Su Qingning watched the car disappear from view, a pang of sorrow washed over her. He'd only been gone for a few seconds, and she was already starting to miss him. She quickly suppressed the wave of longing and turned to Li Shilin.

"Mr. Li, allow me to show you around the bar," she said.

Li Shilin nodded emphatically. "Of course, Miss Su. After you."

Su Qingning led the way into the bar with Li Shilin following closely behind. As he watched her hips sway with each step, a glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

「At the airport」

Shao Mei'er drove the car directly onto the tarmac, stopping right below the private jet.

As they were about to part, she flashed a flirtatious smile. "Daddy, seeing as I've arranged a private plane for you and even drove you here, don't I deserve a kiss as a reward?"

"In your dreams. Take care of my wife while I'm gone!"

"Then who will take care of me?" Shao Mei'er whined.

"You're tough as nails. Do you really need someone to take care of you?"

"Oh, stop it! Have you ever seen a man as pretty, sexy, and alluring as me?"

"I have. You're looking at one, aren't you?"

PFFT! Shao Mei'er burst into laughter.

Lin Xiao smiled as well. "Alright, you should head back. A lot of guys have been eyeing my wife lately, so I need you to help protect her."

"I know, Daddy!" she said, pouting her lips.

Seeing her looking a little hurt, Lin Xiao thought for a moment. "Fine, how about a hug?"

Shao Mei'er's face instantly lit up with a brilliant smile. She threw herself into Lin Xiao's arms and clung to him tightly. After a moment, she showed no signs of letting go.

"Alright, you can let go now."

Shao Mei'er didn't budge. Instead, she hugged him even tighter.

Lin Xiao playfully smacked her on the rear.

She let out a soft cry. "Daddy, just one more slap, and I promise I'll let go!"

Lin Xiao was speechless but still gave her another firm pat. Shao Mei'er moaned softly again before finally releasing him, looking incredibly pleased with herself.

Fearing she might pull another stunt, Lin Xiao quickly boarded the plane.

After a two-hour flight, the plane finally arrived in Shengjing. He gave Chu Xiangxue a call, and she picked up instantly.

"Lin Xiao, you're here?"

"Mhm, just landed. Where are you?"

"Hold on, I'm driving onto the tarmac now."

With that, she hung up. Lin Xiao waited on the plane for a moment, and sure enough, a Rolls-Royce Phantom soon sped up and stopped below. The door opened, and Chu Xiangxue came into view.

They had only been apart for a day, but she looked completely haggard. She wasn't alone, however. An impressive-looking young man stood beside her.

Lin Xiao smiled and quickly disembarked.

The moment she saw him, Chu Xiangxue threw herself into his arms and burst into tears. "Lin Xiao, I'm so scared!"

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