Luo Xiu changed into a pair of knee-length loose shorts and a pair of flip-flops, then leisurely walked out the door.

By the time he met up with Su Shenyun at the designated park, it was almost noon.

"Coming to see me dressed like this? You're certainly taking it easy." Su Shenyun looked at Luo Xiu approaching in his lazy getup and pursed her lips.

Luo Xiu walked straight up to Su Shenyun and sized her up, suddenly feeling a bit flustered. Today, Su Shenyun was in athletic wear. She had on a crop top that revealed her navel and cream-colored yoga pants that accentuated every line of her enticing figure. She had probably just finished a run, as her body was glistening with fragrant sweat.

Sniffing the unique body fragrance characteristic of her Innate Allure Bone, Luo Xiu felt as if every cell in his body was being challenged.

He steadied himself and looked away. "I'm off today. If you have something to say, say it quickly. I have other things to take care of later."

Su Shenyun shook her head helplessly. "Why did you trash the casino?"

Luo Xiu raised an eyebrow. "What makes you so sure it was me?"

Su Shenyun stared at his profile. "There's surveillance footage. Plus, a certain someone announced his name before leaving."

Luo Xiu shrugged. "It's already trashed, so what do you want me to do about it? I don't have any money, and it's not like you can take my life."

"Sigh, I'm finding that you're quite the rogue."

"Then go ask those lackeys in your casino just how much of a rogue they are."

"So what was the real reason? Did they actually dare to offend a great personage like yourself?"

"They were bullying my friend."

"I see." Su Shenyun scrutinized him, a half-smile on her face. "But I don't think that's all there is to it. You deliberately announced your name before you left last night, even claiming to be the son-in-law of the Lin Family. That feels too intentional."

Luo Xiu didn't hide anything. "I wanted to stir up some trouble and put some pressure on the Lin Family. I'm trying to force Lin Xiyue to divorce me."

"Why do you want to divorce her? Could it be... because of me?" Su Shenyun asked softly, feigning shyness.

Luo Xiu waved a hand dismissively. "It's not like that."

Su Shenyun's expression turned serious. "In any case, this has already reached Boss Huang. The casino you smashed is used to launder money for him, so it involves a lot of complicated matters." She added, "But I've managed to keep a lid on it for now. We'll find a time soon for a meal. I'll bring Boss Huang and introduce you two."

Luo Xiu asked, "Who's Boss Huang?"

"My husband."

"Since you've already handled it, why did you want to see me today?"

Su Shenyun reached out a delicate finger and poked his solid chest. "Because I missed you. Can't I decide I just want to teach you a lesson?"

Luo Xiu glanced around and lowered his voice, "Teach me a lesson right here?"

"There's hardly anyone around, but it's not a good idea in broad daylight. How about the public restroom?"

Luo Xiu asked, "Did you bring protection?"

"No need. I'll just take the pill afterward."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu seemed to transform into another person. He pulled Su Shenyun into a tight embrace, greedily inhaling her fragrance.

"Auntie Su, I've missed you to death!"

"Get off me! Don't call me Auntie, call me Sister!"

...

When they left the restroom, Luo Xiu was refreshed and revitalized, as if he were a new man. The biggest difference between Su Shenyun and Lin Xiyue was that after being with Su Shenyun, Luo Xiu always felt full of energy. As for Lin Xiyue, she was like a bottomless pit that devoured all of Luo Xiu's Essence Qi Spirit.

On a verdant path in the park, Su Shenyun wore a mask and sunglasses, her arm linked with Luo Xiu's. She leaned almost her entire body against him. To an unknowing observer, they looked like a couple deep in the throes of love.

Su Shenyun asked, "My place is very close. Want to come over for a visit?"

Luo Xiu grinned. "What kind of 'visit' are we talking about, exactly?"

"Oh, stop it! Can't you be serious for once?" Su Shenyun chided, pinching him in annoyance. "Luo Xiu, I'm starting to think I've spoiled you rotten."

Luo Xiu laughed. "Let's not. I still have some things to do."

"Alright then. By the way, have you been in touch with Xiao Li recently?"

"We chat on WeChat occasionally. Why?"

"I can tell that girl has fallen for you. She's been listless and out of the mood for work all day. Why don't you consider marrying my niece, Xiao Li, after you divorce Lin Xiyue?"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu's expression became exceedingly strange. "Do you have any morals at all? You're her aunt and you've already slept with me, yet you're suggesting this?"

Su Shenyun rolled her eyes. "I was just sampling the goods first. Is that a problem?"

Luo Xiu shook his head. "Forget it."

Right now, he just wanted to live out the last few years of his life carefree and unattached. Seize the day, drink when there's wine, be merry when he could. If a girl came knocking, he'd welcome her. He absolutely couldn't let the body he'd maintained for over twenty years go to waste. As for something like love, it was completely superfluous. It was something to be avoided at all costs. Physical only, never emotional!

「...」

After parting ways with Su Shenyun, Luo Xiu took a taxi directly to Xu Qianqing's home. Xu Qianqing had already brought her husband, Han Zhitao, home that morning. After a brief examination, Luo Xiu immediately began treating him. For Luo Xiu, apart from his own terminal illness, no other sickness in the world posed much of a challenge.

The treatment was a long process, only finishing as night began to fall.

Luo Xiu retracted the Silver Needles and went to open the door. Xu Qianqing, who had been waiting outside the entire time, hurried over. "Luo Xiu, how is he?"

Luo Xiu handed her a box of ointment he had prepared earlier. "The meridians that needed to be unblocked are clear, and the connections that needed to be made have been set. He should be fine, fundamentally."

"Take this Regeneration Ointment," he continued. "There are five courses of treatment. Each course is two days. Rub it all over his body each time. By the time you've used it all, he should be recovered." He added a warning, "Be careful, the Regeneration Ointment is an irritant. Don't get it in his eyes or mouth. When you apply it, don't touch it with your bare skin—remember to wear gloves. He might be in a lot of pain during the process, but that's a normal phenomenon. He just needs to endure it."

"I understand. Luo Xiu, thank you so much... I don't know how I can ever repay you." Xu Qianqing lowered her head, her beautiful eyes welling with tears. She felt that Luo Xiu was her life's greatest benefactor.

Luo Xiu smiled nonchalantly and reached out to ruffle her hair. "What's there to thank me for? If you really want to thank me, go make me something to eat. I'm starving."

"Luo Xiu... If only I had met you sooner," she said, looking up at him with a smile.

Luo Xiu froze. "Huh?"

Xu Qianqing's face flushed. "Never mind, it's nothing."

「...」

After leaving Xu Qianqing's house, Luo Xiu took a taxi straight back to the Lin Family's residence.

On the way, he wondered if it would be awkward when he saw Lin Xiyue.

However, upon arriving at the Lin estate, he found that none of the family members were there, only a few housemaids.

"Young Master-in-law, something's happened!" a housemaid exclaimed, rushing over to him.

"What is it?"

"A huge fire broke out at the winery! The master and the young miss all rushed over!"

"Oh, I see."

Luo Xiu had no interest in the matter. He certainly didn't consider himself the Lin Family's son-in-law.

Just as he was about to head upstairs to sleep, the housemaid added, "The young miss and the Family Head ignored all attempts to stop them and rushed into the winery to fight the fire! They're trapped inside! The situation is critical!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu's brows knitted together. He asked urgently, "Where is the Lin Family's winery?"

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