BOOM!

A single, flatly spoken sentence exploded like thunder in everyone's ears. It left Su Qingning stunned motionless, her mother petrified, and Bai Chengfeng utterly devastated, his face turning a deathly pale.

Impossible. This is impossible! How could this filthy beggar be the owner of the King Villa? My own family couldn't bring themselves to buy it. What right does he have?

Bai Chengfeng couldn't believe what he was hearing. His gaze fell upon the head butler.

"Butler He, are you mistaken? Take a good look! This man is a filthy beggar! How could he possibly be the owner of the King Villa!"

The butler replied coldly, "Mr. Bai, please show some respect to our most esteemed owner. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to have our security throw you out!"

This was no joke. Miss Shao herself had given the order to take excellent care of the King Villa's owner. As the head butler, he was naturally bound to comply. Although the Bai family was a first-rate family in Jinling City, they were nothing compared to the Shao Family. If there were no conflict, the butler might have shown Bai Chengfeng some respect. But now that a conflict had arisen, the owner of the King Villa was the obvious priority.

Bai Chengfeng felt like he was about to explode with rage. A mere butler had the audacity to threaten to have security throw him out. Who the hell gave him the courage?

"He Yonghong, what the fuck did you just say? Say that again if you have the guts!" Bai Chengfeng roared.

The butler, however, ignored him completely. Instead, he turned to Lin Xiao and said reverently, "Mr. Lin, would you like us to handle him?"

"Handle him," Lin Xiao said, his tone indifferent.

Damn it all. I let this piece of trash show off for so long, and he even made Su Qingning want to divorce me. There was no way Lin Xiao could swallow that insult. If Su Qingning wasn't here, he would have already slapped the man to death.

"Understood," He Yonghong said respectfully.

Bai Chengfeng flew into a rage. "Go on, try it! I'd like to see which one of you brainless idiots dares to lay a finger on me!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, He Yonghong, who was standing right beside him, swung a heavy hand across his face.

SLAP!

Following the crisp sound, Bai Chengfeng collapsed to the ground and passed out cold.

Lin Xiao wasn't the least bit surprised by this outcome. The moment He Yonghong appeared, Lin Xiao had identified him as a Profound Level Martial Artist.

"Take him away!" He Yonghong commanded coldly.

"Wait," Lin Xiao suddenly interjected.

"Mr. Lin, do you have any further instructions?" He Yonghong asked with utmost respect.

"Remember to feed him a kilo of shit!"

"As you command!"

With a wave of He Yonghong's hand, several security guards swiftly dragged Bai Chengfeng away. "Mr. Lin, please feel free to call me anytime you need anything!"

"Alright."

He Yonghong respectfully departed.

Lin Xiao turned to Su Qingning with a smile. "Come on, I'll give you two a tour!"

Su Qingning finally snapped back to reality, but the chaotic events of the last few minutes still swirled in her mind. Her mother was in an even worse state; she was completely stupefied by what had just happened.

In a daze, the mother and daughter followed Lin Xiao into the villa's courtyard. From the outside, the King Villa already looked impossibly extravagant. But once they stepped inside the grounds, they realized it was far more luxurious than they could have imagined. With its upturned eaves, elegant pavilions, waterside gazebos, and intricate rockeries, it had everything one could dream of. Flowerbeds, bonsai trees, wisteria vines, and emerald bamboo all vied for attention, creating a scene so beautiful it felt unreal, yet it was standing right before them.

After a whirlwind tour, the mother and daughter were left even more stunned.

Su Qingning finally collected herself, the turmoil in her mind settling. She looked at Lin Xiao and said in a grave voice, "I want to talk to you."

"Sure!" Lin Xiao smiled.

The two of them walked to a pavilion in the inner courtyard. Su Qingning gazed at him, her eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions.

Lin Xiao just smiled. "Honey, what is it you want to talk to me about?"

Before Su Qingning could even speak, her beautiful eyes reddened. "Lin Xiao, let's get a divorce."

What? Divorce?

Lin Xiao was instantly displeased. "Su Qingning, are you itching for a spanking?"

Damn it, this is the second time today she's brought up divorce. Back at the bar, she said she wouldn't, and now she's pulling this stunt again. Is she treating our marriage like a game?

For once, Su Qingning didn't tell Lin Xiao to shut up, nor did she get angry. With a dim expression, she looked at him. "This house was a gift from Shao Mei'er, wasn't it?"

This woman really is sharp. She figured it out instantly.

"How did you know?" Lin Xiao asked.

Su Qingning stated solemnly, "You don't seem like the kind of person who could afford it."

Lin Xiao was amused. "You're right, the villa was a gift from Shao Mei'er. I tried to pay for it, but she absolutely refused!"

There he goes, bragging again. Su Qingning sighed. She no longer had the energy to argue about these things. Or perhaps, she simply felt they weren't important anymore.

She continued, "Lin Xiao, first, I need to apologize."

Her words caught Lin Xiao off guard. "Apologize for what?"

"For not trusting you, and for the guilt I feel. You're actually a good person. You might like to boast and say crude things sometimes, but deep down, you're kind. And it's for that very reason that I think we should get a divorce."

Lin Xiao's irritation returned, but Su Qingning pressed on, "Don't get upset yet, just let me finish. Lin Xiao, right now, I'm like a prime piece of meat that everyone wants a bite of. Back when Zhao Qingqing forced me to marry you, I went along with it partly because I couldn't afford to provoke her, and partly because I desperately needed a human shield. For that, I sincerely apologize."

"You're a kind man. After we divorce, you won't have to suffer alongside me anymore. Besides, Shao Mei'er is clearly smitten with you. If you two got together, I'm sure your life would be very comfortable. It would be infinitely better than being with me."

"I'm not saying any of this to mock you. I'm speaking from the heart."

Lin Xiao nodded, a playful look in his eyes as he asked, "Are you finished?"

Su Qingning thought for a moment, then shook her head.

"Alright, keep going then."

Su Qingning said, "When you risked your life to pull my father's photograph and ashes from that fire, I was truly moved. At that moment, I promised myself I would treat you better. But then we came to Hidden Dragon Villa, and I started doubting you again. I said so many hurtful things."

"Lin Xiao, you can see it too. I've become suspicious and sensitive. Sometimes, I even hate the person I've become. I don't know why I changed, but this is me now."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened once more, looking like those of a rabbit.

Seeing she had fallen silent, Lin Xiao said, "Okay, I get it. You want me to have a better life, so you want a divorce. Is that right?"

Su Qingning nodded.

"Anything else to add?"

She shook her head, then suddenly added, "I'll take my mom and leave later."

Lin Xiao laughed, but the anger in his eyes only intensified. "So, you're sure you're done talking?"

"Yes, I'm done."

As soon as she said it, Lin Xiao shot to his feet. Su Qingning thought he was about to leave, and her tears immediately began to flow, like a breached dam.

But in the next second, Lin Xiao had hoisted her onto his shoulder and was already heading for one of the rooms.

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