Lin Xiao's body trembled as a warm current rapidly enveloped his heart. He was touched, more than words could say.

He had thought Su Qingning would be angry, but he never expected this to spark her fighting spirit instead. He smiled at her and said, "Alright then. Whether I can live a cushy life from now on is all up to you!"

Su Qingning shot Lin Xiao a look that was a mixture of amusement and exasperation. "Hmph, in your dreams."

Her voice even carried a hint of coquettishness. Lin Xiao's heart fluttered.

He smiled and asked, "What do you want for lunch?"

"I don't really have an appetite. Besides, I have an appointment to get to," Su Qingning said sullenly. She had promised Liu Fengchun last night, and if she didn't show up for lunch today, he would probably cause trouble for her bar.

"Don't go. Liu Fengchun is already in the hospital. He won't be having this meal," Lin Xiao said with a laugh.

Su Qingning glared at him. "Nonsense. He sent me a message just this morning, insisting that I come to the clubhouse at noon."

Lin Xiao was stunned. That piece of trash Liu Fengchun had his tongue ripped out, not to mention Pei Donglai had beaten him into an idiot. There was no way he could have sent Su Qingning a message. Could it be that Liu Shaoyang, that other piece of trash, sent it? It was highly likely. After all, he was probably half-dead by now, relying solely on leeching Su Qingning's destiny to survive. And Lin Xiao would bet the Liu Family had everything prepared, just waiting for Su Qingning to take the bait.

"Honey, can you not go? I don't want you to have dinner with him," Lin Xiao said, feigning jealousy.

If he had simply ordered her not to go, Su Qingning definitely wouldn't have listened. That's why he phrased it this way.

Su Qingning sighed in frustration. "To be honest, I don't want to go either, but I can't afford to offend them right now. The Liu Family is a top-tier family in Jinling City. Offending them means the bar will be shut down for good. You don't want that to happen, do you?"

"If you don't want to go, then don't. If they dare to bully you, I'll step in."

Su Qingning gave Lin Xiao an alluring roll of her eyes. "Could you stop bragging? I know you're worried about me, but don't worry, I'm not a three-year-old. I won't fall for their tricks."

"Honey, then let me go with you. If that trash Liu Fengchun tries to bully you, I can step in and teach him a good lesson!"

Truth be told, a part of her was moved by his words. Even though he wasn't very capable, he didn't cower before the rich and powerful like most people. She actually wanted him to come with her, because she knew this meal wouldn't be simple. If Lin Xiao was there, Liu Fengchun probably wouldn't dare to try anything. But she couldn't bring him. She knew that as soon as Lin Xiao appeared, Liu Fengchun would just continue to humiliate him mercilessly. He was her husband. How could she let someone else humiliate him?

"No need. I can go by myself. You just stay here at the villa."

Seeing her determination, Lin Xiao grew anxious. His cultivation was still inside her body. If she fell into someone's trap, that cultivation would end up in someone else. Of course, even if that weren't the case, he still wouldn't let her be bullied.

"No. If you won't take me, then you're not going either," Lin Xiao declared authoritatively.

She had no idea of the danger, but he knew it all too well. He certainly couldn't let Su Qingning walk into a trap.

Su Qingning was instantly displeased. Although she knew he meant well, she hated the feeling of being controlled. "Jerk, you dare to order me around?"

"Damn it, if I dare to spank your butt, what makes you think I wouldn't dare to tell you what to do?"

Su Qingning's face instantly flushed crimson with embarrassment, because she remembered how Lin Xiao had spanked her last night. "You pervert! I hate you! Don't you ever mention that again!"

"Then you're not allowed to go!"

"Hmph! Fine, I won't go!" Su Qingning said, huffing.

She knew perfectly well that if she insisted on going, this rogue would really dare to spank her. Fine. To save her butt from disaster, it was better not to go. If the Liu Family made trouble, she would just have to stand her ground. She didn't like being forced into things anyway.

Lin Xiao sighed in relief. He grinned and said, "That's more like it. Come on, let's go home and I'll cook for you. I'm not bragging, but my cooking skills are pretty remarkable!"

He wasn't just talking nonsense. Back in Kunlun, Lin Xiao hadn't conquered his seven masters with martial prowess alone; it was mostly his culinary skills. As his gluttonous First Master used to say, Lin Xiao's cooking was even more breathtaking than his cultivation.

"Pfft, you're just spouting nonsense. I bet the only thing you can cook is instant noodles," she retorted.

Lin Xiao burst out laughing. "How did you know?"

Su Qingning snorted and quickly walked into the villa, with Lin Xiao following closely behind.

Su Qingning's mother was sitting under the pavilion in the villa's courtyard. Seeing Lin Xiao and Su Qingning enter, she, already appearing somewhat reserved, quickly stood up.

"Ning'er, how was the house viewing?"

"Mom, we haven't looked at any houses yet. I'll find some time to go tomorrow," Su Qingning replied, sounding a bit glum.

"Well, there's no rush. What do you want for lunch? I'll make it for you."

Just as Su Qingning was about to speak, Lin Xiao cut in with a smile, "Mom, let me cook. I'll let you two taste what a meal from a top chef is like. I guarantee it'll be even more delicious than the food at Chunyu Pavilion."

Su Qingning couldn't help but roll her eyes at Lin Xiao. This guy would say anything. It was one thing to brag to her, but now he was boasting to her mother. How annoying.

Su Qingning's mother glanced at Lin Xiao and said flatly, "I'll do it."

Although her words weren't harsh, they clearly showed she had no faith in his cooking skills.

Su Qingning, however, said irritably, "Mom, just let him do it. I want to see how he backs this up. I'm dying to see how he makes something more delicious than Chunyu Pavilion."

Her mother nodded reluctantly. "Alright then."

Lin Xiao entered the kitchen with a beaming smile, only to find the huge refrigerator completely empty. He wasn't worried. He made a call to the housekeeper and asked him to deliver some ingredients.

The housekeeper was very efficient, arriving with the delivery in no time.

Lin Xiao took a look and saw king crab, Australian lobster, abalone, and more. They were all expensive, high-end ingredients.

"He Yonghong, when did you prepare all this?" Lin Xiao asked curiously.

The man smiled and replied respectfully, "Mr. Lin, the clubhouse in our villa community has its own restaurant that keeps plenty of ingredients on hand. If a homeowner needs anything, we deliver it right to their door."

Lin Xiao smiled. "Nice work. You handled this beautifully."

He Yonghong was well aware that while this young man looked scruffy, he had an exceptional relationship with Shao Mei'er. Otherwise, she wouldn't have given him specific instructions to satisfy all of Lin Xiao's requests. So, upon hearing Lin Xiao's praise, He Yonghong quickly said, "You flatter me, Mr. Lin. It's my honor to be of service to you!"

"Good. I'll be sure to mention this to Shao Mei'er."

He Yonghong was instantly thrilled. "Mr. Lin, if you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask!"

"You got it."

With an excited look on his face, He Yonghong quickly took his leave. Lin Xiao then began to prepare the ingredients.

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