SPLAT!

A deafening noise echoed as Liu Bin's head instantly exploded.

Yes, Lin Xiao had made his move. He had been waiting for this moment. If he hadn't been afraid of frightening Su Qingning, he would have killed the man back in the villa's courtyard.

The remaining lackeys were scared stiff, truly dumbfounded. One by one, they stared, frozen like statues, as the scene unfolded. Their eyes bulged like a cow's. Fear, an unprecedented fear, enveloped them.

One of the scumbags was the first to react, trying to escape.

But how could Lin Xiao give him such a chance? Although Liu Bin was the instigator of this whole affair, as his accomplices in evil, they also had to die!

CRUNCH!

Lin Xiao's foot struck the man's head with lightning speed. His head burst open like a watermelon.

The massacre continued.

As Lin Xiao's gaze fell upon the remaining scumbags, they all suddenly dropped to their knees, frantically begging for mercy.

Lin Xiao didn't even give them a passing glance. He blew their heads apart directly.

And then, everything was quiet.

Lin Xiao sent a message to Xiao Shixiong, telling him to handle the aftermath.

He had just put his phone away when he heard Su Qingning's cold voice from the villa courtyard.

"Liu Bin, I'll buy your villa! Just release my husband!"

Lin Xiao was startled. He hadn't expected her to actually come back. And to save him, she was willing to spend millions more to buy Liu Bin's villa. He knew that every penny was crucial to Su Qingning right now.

Moved. Lin Xiao was genuinely touched by her gesture.

Seeing that Su Qingning was about to enter, how could he possibly let her witness such a gruesome scene? He quickly stepped out of the villa.

When Su Qingning saw Lin Xiao, her stunningly beautiful face instantly frosted over. She was furious at his spinelessness, but she was even angrier at herself.

I already left, so why didn't I just keep going? Why did I have to come back and save this bastard? I should have just let him get beaten to death. It would've saved me the aggravation.

Lin Xiao grinned and said, "Honey, sorry for making you worry!"

Su Qingning grew even more incensed. "Hmph, I don't want to see you. Where's Liu Bin? Tell him to come out. I'm buying his villa!"

Lin Xiao said with a smile, "Don't be angry. Liu Bin's villa is no longer for sale!"

Su Qingning was taken aback. "Not for sale? What do you mean?"

"Exactly what it sounds like!"

Su Qingning was bewildered. "Why isn't he selling it anymore?"

Lin Xiao shrugged. "I don't know. He just took a call and suddenly said it's not for sale anymore. Could someone have stepped in to help you?"

Su Qingning's expression darkened as if she'd thought of something. Then, she turned and walked away.

Lin Xiao laughed, "Honey, wait for me!"

One after the other, they left the villa.

Su Qingning got into the car first. By the time Lin Xiao got in, she had already buckled her seatbelt and was sitting in the passenger seat. The belt stretched taut across her chest, perfectly outlining her impressive headlights.

Lin Xiao knew she was well-endowed. After all, back at the hotel, he hadn't just seen them; he had kissed every inch of her skin. Still, he hadn't realized they were quite so spectacular.

When she caught his lecherous gaze, Su Qingning's face flushed red, and she couldn't stop herself from giving him a light punch.

Lin Xiao chuckled and started the car, heading back toward Hidden Dragon Villa.

After driving for a while, Su Qingning suddenly said in a cold voice, "I want to talk to you about Xue Jingdong!"

"Xue Jingdong? The same 'Young Master Xue' that Liu Bin mentioned?"

"That's right!"

"Why do you want to tell me about him?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

"Hmph, I just don't want you to get the wrong idea!"

Lin Xiao's heart warmed. "Alright, then go ahead."

Su Qingning spoke nonchalantly, "There's really not much to say. He was just one of my many suitors. The only thing that made him different was his notable family background. After I rejected him, I heard he went abroad!"

"Is that all?"

Su Qingning glared at him and said irritably, "That's all!"

"Oh? How come the version I heard from Liu Bin was a little different?" Lin Xiao teased.

"Hmph, I don't care what he said. That's the truth. Take it or leave it!"

Lin Xiao smiled. "Of course, I believe you. After all, you're the one who was willing to spend millions to save me."

Her anger flared at his words. The memory of Lin Xiao acting so spinelessly made her want to kick him out of the car. It was a good thing the purchase didn't go through. Otherwise, the incident would have definitely become a sore spot for her.

But then Su Qingning had another thought. She couldn't really blame Lin Xiao. Even she had been terrified when facing Liu Bin and his ferocious thugs, let alone a nobody like Lin Xiao, who had no power, status, or connections. As she considered this, her anger toward him subsided a little.

They arrived back at Hidden Dragon Villa smoothly.

As soon as they got out of the car, Lin Xiao saw He Yonghong, who was watching him with a fawning smile.

Su Qingning, in her stilettos, walked into the villa.

He Yonghong hurried over to Lin Xiao. "Mr. Lin, I... I've come to atone for my mistake!"

Lin Xiao asked coolly, "And then?"

A sinking feeling gripped He Yonghong's heart. He plastered a smile on his face and said, "Mr. Lin, I know you were very upset about what happened yesterday. To be honest, I don't dare hope for your forgiveness. However, if you are willing to let the He Family off the hook, we are prepared to offer you half of the He Corporation's shares. We hope you will kindly accept!"

Half their shares? The He Family is certainly being generous. But, one had to admit, the He family wasn't foolish. Although they were paying a heavy price, they would at least be able to survive. It looked like a loss, but it was actually a gain.

Lin Xiao chuckled and said, "Your He Family is quite generous!"

"It's mainly because the He Family acted so dishonorably in this matter. We hope you can forgive the mistake we made!"

"Alright. Since you're showing such sincerity, I'd look petty if I held a grudge. Here's what you do: go find Xiao Shixiong."

He Yonghong's heart skipped a beat. Xiao Shixiong? The King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong?

He Yonghong asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mr. Lin, is... is that the King of the Southern Town, Xiao... Xiao Shixiong?"

"Who else?" Lin Xiao retorted.

BOOM!

He Yonghong's mind went completely blank.

Lin Xiao actually knows Xiao Shixiong! And from his tone, it sounded like Xiao Shixiong was working for him. The shock was overwhelming. He Yonghong was so stunned he couldn't utter a word. What a terrifying background. At that moment, He Yonghong made a silent vow: he had to latch onto Lin Xiao's coattails, even if it meant becoming his dog.

"What are you standing there stunned for? Go find him. He'll arrange everything."

"Y-Yes, understood!" He Yonghong scurried away.

After dismissing him, Lin Xiao turned and entered the villa.

It was almost lunchtime.

"Honey, what do you want for lunch? I'll cook for you!"

"No need!"

"Really?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

"Hmph. You're having lunch with Zhao Tieshan anyway. My mom went to her family's place, and I don't feel like eating alone."

"Then what do you feel like eating? I'll make it and we can eat together!"

"It's not necessary. You should get going to meet Zhao Tieshan. I can take care of myself!"

"Are you sure?"

"Stop wasting time and go!"

Seeing how adamant she was, Lin Xiao laughed. "Alright then, I'm off. Don't miss me too much!"

Su Qingning glared at him and said irritably, "Be careful!"

Lin Xiao smiled, turned around, and left.

Watching him go, Su Qingning murmured to herself. That Zhao Tieshan isn't some simple character. If Lin Xiao accidentally provokes him, it could be serious trouble. Forget it, I'll follow him and see. If it comes down to it, I can help that damn hooligan out of a jam.

Having made up her mind, Su Qingning secretly followed him.

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