They quickly returned to the bar.

Lin Xiao realized Pei Donglai hadn't told him the whole truth. Not only were there constables present, but Su Daonong and his son, Su Qingkun, were there as well.

Upon seeing Lin Xiao and Su Qingning, Su Daonong pointed a finger at Lin Xiao and shouted to the constables, "That's the piece of trash who hit me! Arrest him now!"

The constables were clearly in Su Daonong's pocket. Without another word, they moved in to apprehend him.

Su Qingning panicked. Although Lin Xiao had already contacted Bai Xiangqian, he hadn't arrived yet. If they took Lin Xiao away now, he would almost certainly suffer. She knew her uncle's methods all too well.

"Wait!" Su Qingning cried, stepping hurriedly in front of Lin Xiao.

The constables paused for a moment, momentarily stunned by her beauty, but they quickly recovered.

One of them barked, "Get out of the way! Interfere with official business, and we'll arrest you too!"

Su Qingning stood her ground, refusing to budge an inch.

Lin Xiao was both moved and helpless. It's moving how she always throws caution to the wind to protect me at critical moments. But it's also helpless... I'm the Dragon Lord. Why would I need a frail woman to protect me?

Su Qingning turned her gaze to her uncle, who was watching her with a smug expression.

"Uncle, can we please discuss this? If you let Lin Xiao go, I'm willing to compensate you!"

Hearing this only made Su Daonong more conceited. He sneered, "Fine. Get my son's company running again and give me this bar. Then, I might consider sparing this wretched beggar. Otherwise, I'll spend my last dime to make him pay in blood!"

I knew he would make an outrageous demand, Su Qingning thought.

But without a moment's hesitation, she replied, "Uncle, I have no control over Su Qingkun's company, but the bar is mine to give. If you let Lin Xiao go, you can have it!"

Lin Xiao was speechless. He gently patted her shoulder. "Darling, have you already forgotten the call I made on our way here?"

Su Qingning certainly remembered the call to Bai Xiangqian. But what if Lin Xiao just did a favor for him once? What if he doesn't come? And even if he does, what if he sides with my uncle? After all, my uncle has far more money and power than I do right now.

"I remember," she said, not turning to look at him, "but I'm worried about what could go wrong! Please, listen to me. It's a shame to lose the bar, but it's nothing compared to your safety!"

Her tone was resolute.

Lin Xiao's heart stirred. She's just too good to me. To protect me, she's willing to give up the bar she spent three years building from scratch. And more importantly, that bar is the key to her taking back the Su Corporation.

Lin Xiao smiled. "Darling, I'm truly moved. But I'm the one who hit them, so let me be the one to solve this."

Su Qingning turned to look at him. "How will you solve it?"

"Just wait and watch the show!"

With that, he gently but firmly pulled her behind him.

Seeing this, Su Daonong let out a disdainful sneer. "You filthy beggar, you really love to put on a show, don't you? You'll solve it? Fine! Go ahead! I'd love to see how the hell you plan to solve this!"

"It's simple. Get on your knees and apologize, and I'll spare you and your worthless son," Lin Xiao retorted with a cold smile.

At his words, Su Daonong looked as if he might explode. He had thought that bringing constables from the Six Fan Gate would surely make the filthy beggar back down. But to his astonishment, the man was still acting tough.

Before Su Daonong could speak, Su Qingkun sneered, "You damn beggar, you've got a smart mouth. Fine, then you can spend the rest of your life in prison! Take him away!"

The constables, hearing the command, moved to grab Lin Xiao without hesitation.

Just then, a sports car came speeding toward them, screeching to a halt at the entrance of the bar.

A bewitchingly beautiful woman and another woman wearing a sheer veil stepped out of the car. It was none other than Shao Mei'er and Shen Jingzhe.

Shao Mei'er's voice was laced with murderous intent as she declared, "I'd like to see who dares touch Lin Xiao!"

Su Daonong and Su Qingkun's hearts jolted. If the Shao Family gets involved, this is going to be difficult to resolve.

However, Su Daonong quickly remembered he'd already bribed everyone he needed to. Even if the Shao Family is here, this beggar is still going to prison. And once he's in, he's never coming out alive.

With that thought, he scoffed with disdain. "Shao Mei'er, I know the Shao Family is powerful, but assault is a crime. This filthy beggar hit me, and he must face the consequences. The law is the law, and everyone is equal before it. I refuse to believe the Shao Family can place itself above the law!"

"That's right!" Su Qingkun added arrogantly. "This beggar assaulted my father and me. We have a hospital report to prove it. He's committed a crime, and now he'll face the punishment the law demands!"

Shao Mei'er laughed with scorn. "That's right, Lin Xiao did hit you two pieces of trash. But he only did it to save me!"

"What do you mean?" Su Daonong asked coldly.

Shao Mei'er feigned outrage. "What do I mean? Su Daonong, you have the nerve to ask? Would Lin Xiao have intervened if you and your son hadn't been trying to molest me?"

The accusation of molestation shocked Su Daonong and Su Qingkun to their core, but that shock quickly turned to fear. Molestation was no trivial matter. Given their target's prominent background, if the Shao Family decided to make a big deal out of this, he and his son would be in serious trouble.

I can't believe it. To help this beggar, Shao Mei'er is making up such a ridiculous lie!

"Shao Mei'er, that's bullshit!" Su Daonong sputtered, his face a mask of shock and anger. "When did we ever molest you?"

"I can testify that what Shao Mei'er is saying is true," Shen Jingzhe, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

Su Daonong was so furious he could have spat blood.

Seeing his reaction, Shao Mei'er said coldly, "Su Daonong, you'd better take your good-for-nothing son and get lost before I decide to tell my father about this. If you really push me, I'll call him right now. Then we'll see who's in for a world of hurt: Lin Xiao, or the two of you!"

Livid and flustered, Su Daonong glared at Shao Mei'er. He suddenly spun toward the constables, roaring like a madman, "What are you standing around for? Arrest this scoundrel now!"

Hearing this, the constables prepared to act without a second thought. After all, their superior had given them clear instructions before they left: once there, they were to follow Su Daonong's orders completely.

Just as the constables were about to make their move, a sharp voice cut through the air. "Stop! I'd like to see who dares to touch Lin Xiao!"

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