Lin Wanxi didn't catch the undertone of Chen Xuan's words, she just glanced at him, "Chen Xuan, I don't mind trying love after marriage with you, but for now, there's nothing about you that makes my heart flutter."

"Of course, you saved me and helped me, and I am grateful to you, but that doesn't equate to love."

Seeing Lin Wanxi's serious demeanor, Chen Xuan couldn't help but laugh.

"Why are you laughing? Did I say something wrong?"

"Just because you saved my life, should I repay you with my life? That's pure moral coercion, and I hate that kind of rhetoric the most."

Lin Wanxi continued to argue.

Chen Xuan smiled and waved his hand, "That's not what I meant; you misunderstood."

"Then tell me, why were you laughing just now?" Lin Wanxi stared at him, bewildered.

"If I tell you, don't freak out."

"Hurry up and say it!"

"You asked me earlier if I had fallen for you, I said if I did, would you give me a chance tonight?"

Lin Wanxi frowned slightly, "What's so funny about that?"

Chen Xuan laughed heartily, "You took 'fall for' literally as a verb, think about the sentence again."

Lin Wanxi furrowed her brows and pondered, "Fall for…"

Suddenly she understood, her face turned red with embarrassment, "Chen Xuan, you jerk! I didn't think you were so shameless! You pervert! Low-life!"

Chen Xuan countered cheekily, "My dear Lin, if we're talking about being a pervert, you started it!"

"You were the one who asked if I had fallen for you…"

"Stop talking!" Lin Wanxi raised her small fists and swung them at Chen Xuan.

Their playful banter eased the tension and fear they felt towards the Zhou Family.

"Chen Xuan, can you really handle the Zhou Family? Don't act recklessly and lose your life." Lin Wanxi, regaining her composure, was still deeply worried.

Chen Xuan gave a slight smile, "Don't worry, the sky won't fall."

"But I'm still concerned…" Lin Wanxi's feelings were very conflicted.

Chen Xuan chuckled and shook his head, deliberately teasing her, "There's no need to worry about me; I can't bear to lose my life, since I happen to like you, I should take action without leaving any regrets."

This time, Lin Wanxi caught the undertone of his words, and glared at him, "You're such a shameless rogue!"

She closed the bedroom door, looking a bit angry.

Actually, behind the bedroom door, Lin Wanxi's lips curled into a smile.

"This guy is so improper! But he is quite amusing."

"Ah, I still owe him an apology I haven't said."

Lin Wanxi remembered the matter, it had always been a knot in her heart.

She planned to apologize to Chen Xuan for the last incident tomorrow.

That evening.

Zhou Butler returned to the Zhou Family Mansion, describing the situation with embellished details.

"Master, that Chen Xuan has quite formidable skills!"

"This can prove one thing, Young Master Zhou Ping'an's death is closely related to Chen Xuan!"

Zhou Tianlei snorted coldly, "That brat Chen Xuan dares to be so brazen, he's defying the Zhou Family's authority!"

"Regardless of whether my son Zhou Ping'an died at his hands or not, Chen Xuan must die!"

Zhou Butler fanned the flames, "Exactly! That brat Chen Xuan dares to ignore you and the Zhou Family, he's on a path to death!"

"But Master, that kid has strong skills! Just counting on the Zhou Family's bodyguards, it's difficult to take out Chen Xuan."

Zhou Tianlei sneered disdainfully, "This shows the difference between individual and family power!"

"No matter how good Chen Xuan is at fighting, he's not qualified to contend with the Zhou Family! Early tomorrow, go find Jin Jiu and have him bring more people to ambush at the Old Swamp."

"Tomorrow night, get rid of Chen Xuan at the Old Swamp!"

"Understood!" Zhou Butler's face showed a sinister smile.

With Jin Jiu's involvement, taking care of Chen Xuan will definitely not be a problem.

…

The next morning.

After Lin Wanxi finished her work, she called Chen Xuan to her office.

The overdue apology had been brewing in her heart for days.

She didn't want to wait any longer; speaking it out would bring relief sooner.

"You called me over, is there something you need?" Chen Xuan walked in and asked.

Lin Wanxi purposefully showed a tender smile, "Chen Xuan, please sit; there's been something I've wanted to tell you, just haven't found the right opportunity."

"What is it? You're being so secretive." Chen Xuan's first impression was that Lin Wanxi was acting unusually today.

He was unsure what kind of magic this witch wanted to wield this time.

"About last time…"

Lin Wanxi just started speaking when she was interrupted by her phone ringing, and had to take the call, "Mom, what's wrong?"

"Wanxi, Zhou Butler brought people over again, looking for Chen Xuan! Hurry, tell him to come back!" Zhang Ru's voice was urgent and scared.

Ah?

Lin Wanxi quickly looked at Chen Xuan, filled with concern.

Chen Xuan had already heard the phone conversation, "Don't worry, the Zhou Family can't stir up a storm! I'll head back right away."

"Chen Xuan, I'll go back with you."

Lin Wanxi didn't have time to say her apology, she followed Chen Xuan to drive away from the company and return home.

When Zhou Butler saw Chen Xuan arrive, he sneered, "Chen Xuan, go to the Old Swamp at eight tonight!"

"If you dare not go or run away privately, Lin Wanxi's family will have to bury with you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanxi's body trembled and she looked at Chen Xuan in panic.

The Old Swamp, a place to bury the dead!

The Zhou Family intended to kill Chen Xuan!

What should be done?

Lin Wanxi was at a loss, fearing Chen Xuan's misfortune, she would live a life of guilt and remorse.

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