Lin Xiao learned about Chu Xiangxue's decision to retire from the entertainment industry on his way to the airport. By then, the news of her retirement had already topped the trending lists on numerous online platforms, even causing several of their servers to crash.

It couldn't be helped; she was simply too famous. Moreover, the news came so abruptly it was like a nuclear bomb had just gone off.

Chu Xiangxue, however, the very center of this whirlwind, was completely calm. It seemed the entire affair hadn't affected her in the slightest.

Lin Xiao glanced at Chu Xiangxue sitting in the passenger seat, a smile playing on his lips. "Ready to leave it all behind?"

Chu Xiangxue smiled. "It's no big deal. I only entered the industry to gain some experience and grow up a little faster. I've pretty much accomplished that goal, so it's naturally time to leave."

Lin Xiao nodded. "That's true. After all, your family's vast fortune is waiting for you to inherit. It's about time you went home to take the reins."

Chu Xiangxue beamed. "Stinky Dad, just you wait! Once I conquer the business world, I'll build a vast empire for you. I'm going to make you the richest man on the planet!"

Lin Xiao was speechless. I should probably tell her I'm already wealthy enough to rival a nation... But this is her heartfelt ambition, and she's so full of passion right now. I can't bring myself to crush her spirit.

"Alright, then. I'll be waiting."

Lin Xiao's words were like a shot of confidence for Chu Xiangxue. She became even more convinced that her decision to retire was an incredibly wise one.

Soon, they arrived at the airport.

"Stinky Dad, after this, who knows when we'll see each other again," Chu Xiangxue said, looking at Lin Xiao with a pitiful expression. "How about a French kiss as a parting gift? It'll give me something to remember and motivate me to work even harder!"

Lin Xiao felt his resolve crumble. This woman looked so pure and innocent, yet her words were unbelievably bold and risqué—even more daring than Shao Mei'er.

"Come ask me for a kiss after you've doubled your family's assets."

He had intended to dampen her provocative spirit, but unexpectedly, Chu Xiangxue only grew more excited.

She looked at him with mounting excitement. "Stinky Dad, how about this? When I double the Chu family's assets, you'll let me have you for a night. What do you say?"

Lin Xiao chuckled. "Sure. Go for it."

The Chu family is currently the number one family in Shengjing. Their assets are easily in the hundreds of billions. Doubling that is easier said than done.

Chu Xiangxue, however, was buzzing with energy, as if she'd been shot full of adrenaline. Her eyes were fixed on Lin Xiao, sparkling with excitement.

"Stinky Dad, it's a deal! If you dare go back on your word and refuse me that night, just you wait and see how I'll deal with you!"

Lin Xiao was at a loss for words. "Let's talk after you've actually doubled your family's assets."

Chu Xiangxue excitedly pumped her small fists. "Stinky Dad, I'll work my hardest!"

"Go for it!"

With that, Lin Xiao quickly boarded the Shao Family's private plane.

「At the same time.」

Far away in Kunlun, the phone of the Martial Alliance Leader, who was also Lin Xiao's grandmaster, began to ring.

"Third Brother, what's the occasion?"

"First Brother, I need to discuss something with you."

"Go ahead."

"It's about that brat, Lin Xiao. You know he killed some trash from the Kishida Family a while back. Well, recently, the Kishida Family tried to make a move on Chu Xiangxue over some business matters, but they were taken out by Shen Jingzhe, one of Lin Xiao's people. Now, I've just received word that the Kishida Family has secretly dispatched a squad of their home-trained elites to Jinling City. They've even found out his flight details. The moment that kid lands, there's a ninety-percent chance they'll try to assassinate him."

"Are you worried he'll be at a disadvantage?" his grandmaster chuckled.

"Of course not. I was just thinking, First Brother, should we secretly form a personal guard for him? They could handle these sorts of under-the-table matters for him."

"There's no need. When that boy left the mountain, his stated mission was to find the Map of Rivers and Mountains, but our true purpose was for him to gain real-world experience. As the Master's sole heir, he carries a burden as heavy as Mount Tai. If he can't even handle a small storm like this, how can he ever hope to achieve greatness?"

Lin Xiao's third master smiled. "You're right, First Brother. I was being too anxious."

"Alright. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."

The third master agreed, and the call ended.

「Two hours later...」

The plane landed smoothly at the Jinling City airport.

The moment he stepped off the plane, Lin Xiao saw her—Su Qingning, the woman he'd missed day and night. Dressed in a flowing white dress, she stood gracefully by a car, a captivating, teasing smile gracing her beautiful face.

The sight of her made Lin Xiao's heart leap with joy.

He hadn't even told Su Qingning he was coming back, precisely because he didn't want her to go to the trouble of picking him up. It wasn't that he didn't want to see her; he just didn't want to tire her out. And yet, here she was. How did she even find out about my flight? Not that it matters.

The moment Su Qingning saw Lin Xiao, she practically flew across the ground, closing the distance in a few quick steps before throwing herself into his arms.

Just as she was about to speak, Lin Xiao crushed his lips against hers.

"MMM!"

A soft, sultry sound escaped her lips. That single, simple sound was enough to send Lin Xiao's heart into a frenzy. It was as if someone had doused his heart in gasoline and struck a match, igniting his passion in an instant.

Lin Xiao kissed her fervently. They had only been apart for a little over ten hours, but Lin Xiao had missed her with an ache that seemed to come from his very bones.

At first, Su Qingning was a little shy. After all, they were in public, and she had no idea how many people were watching. But as his kiss grew more demanding, her own passion ignited, and she began to respond with equal fervor.

Lin Xiao only released her when they were both on the verge of suffocating.

He looked down at the woman in his arms. Her cheeks were flushed, and her peach-blossom eyes gazed up at him with a seductive shimmer. His heart, which had only just begun to calm down, was instantly stirred into a tempest again.

But he didn't dare kiss her again. Their last kiss had already left her so weak she was practically melting in his embrace. He wasn't sure if she could take any more, but he knew for certain that he was reaching his own limit.

"Let's go home."

Su Qingning nodded, panting softly.

The two of them got into the car. Just as Lin Xiao was about to start the engine, a plaintive voice spoke up from the back seat. "Next time, could you maybe not put on such a passionate display right in front of me?"

Lin Xiao burst out laughing.

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