Time seemed to stretch on. Though only a few seconds had passed, to Su Qingning it felt like centuries. Yet it wasn't anticipation she felt, but disappointment—even despair.

Su Qingning was truly in despair. How did I offend the heavens to end up married to Lin Xiao?

She knew that soon, Bai Chengfeng would ruthlessly humiliate Lin Xiao, and she, too, would be utterly mortified. Su Qingning suddenly didn't want to stay a moment longer. She was afraid that if she did, she would actually start to cry, and she really didn't want to cry anymore.

"Mom, let's go. Let's just find a hotel," she said.

Seeing her daughter in such despair, Su Qingning's mother felt as if her heart were being sliced by a knife. She truly ached for her daughter. Before marrying Lin Xiao, although she was often oppressed by others, she had never been so publicly disgraced.

Su Qingning's mother nodded. "Qing Ning, divorce him. Really, Mom is begging you!"

Su Qingning instantly burst into tears, while Bai Chengfeng was inwardly jubilant.

I only wanted to humiliate that damn beggar, but I never expected such a windfall. So what if Su Qingning has been soiled by that stinking beggar? It doesn't matter. I only like her face and her body anyway. Once she's divorced, won't this be my chance to swoop in?

Thinking this, Bai Chengfeng put on a show of sympathy. "Qing Ning, to be honest, I really feel for you, being married to such a piece of trash. But never mind that. You're not going anywhere tonight. Just stay in my villa, have a nice hot bath, and tomorrow morning, I'll go with you to file for divorce. As for that trash, don't worry. I'll make sure he disappears from Jinling City."

Just as he finished speaking, there was a sharp CLICK. The sound wasn't loud, but it was particularly abrupt in the still night air.

Then, they all heard the sound of the main gate being pushed open.

BOOM!

Su Qingning was utterly shocked. Lin Xiao... actually opened the gate to the King Villa? He really bought the King Villa for me?

Her mind was thrown into chaos. Not only that, but her body began to tremble violently, and her breathing grew ragged. Su Qingning's mother was frozen in shock, as if struck by lightning.

Bai Chengfeng was flabbergasted. That stinking beggar really bought the King Villa? Impossible! That's just impossible! The King Villa is worth one billion! How could that stinking beggar possibly afford it?

He ran to the King Villa's entrance in disbelief. The gate was, indeed, wide open. The lights in the villa's courtyard were all on, illuminating the magnificent architecture in a brilliant, dazzling display.

Bai Chengfeng gasped, so shocked he couldn't speak. He wasn't stunned by the villa's beauty, but by the fact that Lin Xiao, a stinking beggar, could afford a residence worth one billion. Even his family, a first-tier family in Jinling City, would be reluctant to spend one billion on a single house.

No, this is impossible. How could a damned beggar like him afford it? A strange thought suddenly occurred to Bai Chengfeng. Could it be... that the stinking beggar picked the lock? That must be it! He's a beggar, after all. He's used to mingling with the dregs of society. It wouldn't be surprising if he knew a few lockpicks. Maybe he's a professional thief!

The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became. With this in mind, Bai Chengfeng sneered, "You stinking beggar! You've got some nerve, daring to pick the lock of the King Villa. Let me tell you, you're dead meat!"

What? He didn't use a key? He picked the lock?

Su Qingning had just begun to recover from the shock of Lin Xiao opening the gate, only to be struck pale by Bai Chengfeng's words. Her whole body swayed, and she nearly collapsed to the ground.

Trespassing in the King Villa... If the Shao Family decides to pursue this, Lin Xiao could go to jail! Even if Shao Mei'er has some feelings for him, she would never let him get away with something so reckless!

At this thought, Su Qingning's heart felt as if it were being stabbed, the pain nearly suffocating her. When her mother had first suggested divorce, she had been hesitant. But now, she truly couldn't bear it anymore. She had to end this marriage.

It's fine if you can't afford it, but how could you pick someone's lock? That's a crime! How could he be so brazen?

Su Qingning's mother turned livid with rage. When she first heard the gate open, she genuinely thought Lin Xiao had bought the King Villa. For a fleeting moment, she believed heaven had finally smiled upon them, allowing her daughter to marry a man of great substance. But Bai Chengfeng's words shattered that hope instantly, replacing it with a fury she had never felt before.

Bai Chengfeng, on the other hand, was ecstatic. Damn it, I was almost fooled by that stinking beggar. Lucky for me, I'm smart enough to see through his pathetic tricks. Now, not only will the Shao Family deal with him, but I'll get the girl. This is perfect!

Without another word, Bai Chengfeng messaged the villa complex's head butler, telling him that some lowlife had picked the lock of the King Villa's gate. Upon receiving the message, the butler rushed over. This was no laughing matter. The King Villa's gate had been picked. If the owner found out, his career as head butler would be over. After all, Miss Shao herself had given explicit instructions to take excellent care of the owner, Mr. Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao simply looked at Bai Chengfeng as if he were an imbecile. "Bai Chengfeng, when did you go blind?"

"Hmph! You stinking beggar, your excuses are useless! I've already informed the head butler of what you've done. The police will be here for you soon, and you'll be locked away for life!" Bai Chengfeng declared smugly.

Hearing this, Su Qingning, who had been about to leave, suddenly changed her mind. She quickly walked to the gateway of the King Villa, wiped away her tears, and said to Lin Xiao in a cold voice, "You should go. We'll meet at the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow morning."

Lin Xiao was instantly dismayed. While he was touched that she intended to take the fall for him, he was frustrated by her complete refusal to believe him. "Qing Ning, I really didn't pick the lock! I used the key. If you don't believe me, I can prove it to you!" he said in exasperation.

This time, Su Qingning didn't tell him to shut up, but her beautiful, peach-blossom eyes were filled with utter disappointment. "Lin Xiao, stop bragging. Please, don't say things like that anymore. Can we just part on good terms? Please?" Before she could finish, tears streamed down her face once more.

Lin Xiao was furious. He wasn't angry at Su Qingning; he was enraged by Bai Chengfeng. If it weren't for this troublemaking piece of trash spouting nonsense, Su Qingning would never have said such things.

I really want to slap this scum to death. he thought. But Su Qingning is here. Killing him would be no trouble, but it would frighten her. Forget it. I'll just call Shao Mei'er and let her handle this.

But just then, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie came running over, followed by five or six burly security guards.

"Young Master Bai, who picked the lock on the King Villa's gate?" the middle-aged man asked in a grave tone.

Without a second thought, Bai Chengfeng pointed at Lin Xiao and said with a vicious grin, "It was him. That stinking beggar right there."

Su Qingning panicked. She knew that if this was confirmed, Lin Xiao would be in serious trouble. "It was me! I told my husband to pick it! If you're going to arrest someone, arrest me!"

At this, Su Qingning's mother grew frantic, fully aware of the severity of the situation. "It wasn't my daughter's idea! It was... it was Lin Xiao! He did it on his own!"

"That's right! The stinking beggar did it! I can testify to that!" Bai Chengfeng added with a sinister smile.

The middle-aged man's gaze fell upon Lin Xiao. He asked solemnly, "Are you Lin Xiao?"

"I am."

The moment the words left his mouth, the middle-aged man's demeanor transformed completely. His stern expression instantly melted into one of fawning subservience.

"Esteemed owner of the King Villa, welcome home!"

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