Although Lin Xiao hadn't yet seen Bai Chengfeng, he knew it was that piece of garbage as soon as he heard the sarcastic tone. Just as expected, Bai Chengfeng soon appeared before Lin Xiao, looking at him with utter disdain.

"Oh, you're not dead yet?" Lin Xiao asked.

Bai Chengfeng glared fiercely at Lin Xiao but didn't lash out. It's not that I don't want to, but I can't. At least, not right now. After all, Bai Chengfeng was well aware his purpose for being here today wasn't to pick a fight with this filthy beggar.

When Mother Su saw Bai Chengfeng, her wan, worried expression vanished without a trace. She put on a smile and said, "Chengfeng, what brings you here?"

"Auntie, I heard about what happened to your family and rushed over to see how you are," Bai Chengfeng said with feigned sincerity.

Mother Su sighed. "Child, thank you!"

"Auntie, you're being too formal. Qingning and I are friends. With something this big happening, it's only right that I come check on you!"

Mother Su looked at him, feeling even more grateful. However, when her gaze accidentally fell on Lin Xiao, her brows furrowed slightly once again.

Even though Lin Xiao just risked his life to rescue our most cherished possessions, and I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart… But when she compared him to Bai Chengfeng, a strong sense of regret surged within her. To this day, I still believe my daughter's best match is Bai Chengfeng or even Liu Shaoyang. As for Lin Xiao, he might have some spirit, but he's ultimately not a fitting partner for my daughter.

Su Qingning said calmly, "Bai Chengfeng, thank you."

"Qingning, that's too formal. Actually, I came not only to check on you but also to bring you the keys to a house," Bai Chengfeng said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, both Su Qingning and her mother were stunned. Fortunately, Su Qingning recovered quickly. "House keys? What do you mean?"

Bai Chengfeng explained with a smile, "Well, my family recently bought Villa Number Fourteen in the Hidden Dragon Villa complex. It cost over three hundred million and was originally intended as my marital home, but I've never lived in it, so it's been empty. Auntie, Qingning, if you don't mind, could you help me look after it for a while?"

Mother Su gasped. Good heavens, he's offering a villa in Hidden Dragon Villa right off the bat! I've heard even the cheapest ones there are worth over a hundred million. Her gaze fell on Lin Xiao once more, wanting to see his reaction to Bai Chengfeng's offer. Unfortunately, Lin Xiao had no reaction at all.

Su Qingning, however, frowned slightly. "Bai Chengfeng, thank you for your kindness, but it's too valuable. We wouldn't be comfortable living there."

Mother Su chimed in, "Chengfeng, Qingning is right. If it were an ordinary house, we might be shameless enough to stay for a while, but Hidden Dragon Villa is truly too extravagant. We can't afford to live in a place like that."

"Auntie, Qingning, it's just a house. You really shouldn't feel any pressure. To be frank, it might look like I'm helping you by letting you stay at my place, but you'd actually be helping me. After all, if a house is left empty for too long, it can attract some... dirty things."

As he spoke, Bai Chengfeng covertly glanced at Lin Xiao, as if Lin Xiao were the very filth he was referring to.

Su Qingning shook her head sensibly. "Let's forget it. My mom is right; we truly can't afford it."

No sooner had her voice faded than Lin Xiao suddenly smiled. "Honey, since Young Master Bai is being so kind, why don't we go have a look?"

My plan is simple, Lin Xiao thought. I'll agree to this garbage's offer for now. Once we get to Hidden Dragon Villa, the truth will come out. The real problem is that Su Qingning refuses to believe I bought her the most prestigious villa in the entire complex. She won't even give me a chance to prove it. Otherwise, none of this would be necessary.

Bai Chengfeng was instantly delighted. I was just wondering how to persuade Su Qingning, and this stinking beggar did me a huge favor! The thought of Su Qingning moving into Hidden Dragon Villa, where she would be completely at his mercy, made him nearly burst out laughing.

Mother Su's expression, however, darkened. When Liu Shaoyang delivered that four-piece set, I already felt that this Lin Xiao fellow was greedy. My daughter and I didn't want to accept it, but he pushed Qingning to take it, forcing her to owe Liu Shaoyang a huge favor. She might be able to repay that favor with some effort, but this is a villa worth over a hundred million! We can't go along with Lin Xiao's idea this time. This is a debt we could never repay. Having lived as long as she had, Mother Su knew perfectly well that the most expensive thing in the world was a favor.

Su Qingning was even angrier than her mother. I was already resentful at noon when Lin Xiao convinced me to accept the set from Liu Shaoyang. Now this greedy fool wants me to borrow Bai Chengfeng's mansion. This is just too much.

She glared fiercely at Lin Xiao. "Shut up! You don't get to make decisions for this family!"

Lin Xiao looked aggrieved. "Honey, I don't mean any harm. I just want to find you a place to stay!"

This made Su Qingning even more furious. You want to find me a place? Then go find one! What's the point of trying to look good by offering someone else's house?

Mother Su was speechless as well. She said coldly, "Lin Xiao, it's a good thought to want to find Qingning a place to stay, but you shouldn't be using someone else's property. You are her husband, remember?"

"I do have a place, but you guys won't believe me!" Lin Xiao said dejectedly.

PUFFT.

Bai Chengfeng couldn't hold it in any longer and burst out laughing.

Su Qingning's face turned grim. Noticing this, Bai Chengfeng quickly suppressed his laughter. "Qingning, I'm not mocking him. I just find it amazing how he can tell such blatant lies without even blinking!"

Su Qingning felt like crying from frustration. Every word out of Bai Chengfeng's mouth claims he isn't mocking Lin Xiao, but even a deaf person could tell that's exactly what he's doing. And the worst part is, Lin Xiao is just so pathetic and doesn't stand up for himself.

Just then, Bai Chengfeng suddenly said, "Qingning, I know you're a girl with a lot of pride and self-respect, unwilling to accept even the smallest favor from others. So how about this? Since you don't have anywhere to go tonight anyway, just make do at my villa for one night. You can look for a new place tomorrow. How does that sound?"

That is a possible solution, Su Qingning thought. If it's just for one night, even though it's still a favor from Bai Chengfeng, it's not so large that I'll find it impossible to repay.

With this in mind, she glanced at her mother and saw a hint of approval in her eyes. Su Qingning then nodded. "Bai Chengfeng, thank you for your help. Sorry for the trouble."

Seeing that Su Qingning had finally agreed, Bai Chengfeng was ecstatic. Yes! But on the surface, he just smiled and said, "We're friends. Don't mention it. Shall we head out now?"

Su Qingning nodded.

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