The simple exchange between Su Hua and Lin Xuan carried an inexplicable air of intimacy.
The partition was promptly lowered by the driver.
"Whew," the driver exhaled. "As expected, Young Master Lin is the perfect remedy for Miss Su. No matter how angry she is, the moment she sees him, it all vanishes."
Butler Wang nodded in agreement.
Indeed.
Miss Su's emotions rose and fell with Young Master Lin's presence.
In the past, when Lin Xuan resisted her, Su Hua would often lock herself in her room, drinking until her stomach bled, or even carving cuts into her wrists with a blade.
Fortunately, now Lin Xuan devoted himself wholeheartedly to her, often coaxing her, and smiles had returned to her face.
Still, her obsessive nature toward him remained unchanged—though she had gained more trust in him and could control herself better, no longer erupting into fits of possessiveness as before.
In the backseat, Su Hua's fingers lightly traced Lin Xuan's neck, stopping at his Adam's apple.
"How will Young Master Lin compensate his girlfriend for catching another woman's eye?"
Compensation?
Lin Xuan's mind raced.
What would Hua Bao love most…?
"Hua Bao, just relax and enjoy, hm?" Lin Xuan suddenly recalled a domineering CEO line from a novel he’d read and repeated it without thinking.
The stunning woman’s eyes curved with amusement.
Her soft arms encircled his neck.
"Alright, I’ll wait and see how A-Xuan plans to make me enjoy it." She leaned close, her crimson lips brushing his ear as she spoke, her breath warm against his skin.
Lin Xuan’s body tensed instantly.
"Hua Bao."
He pinned her against the seat, his voice low.
"Today, you’re not allowed to tease me. Let me be the one seducing you."
"Fine, I’ll listen to A-Xuan." Su Hua’s red lips curled.
Lin Xuan cupped her chin and captured her mouth in a kiss.
Having kissed her many times before, his skill was well-practiced. As he closed his eyes, Su Hua melted into the moment, her cheeks flushing.
Her arms tightened around his back, as if trying to fuse him into her very being.
Meanwhile, Lin Chang and Lin Li emerged from the hotel.
Lin Qingwan frowned. "Isn’t that her car? Why is it still here?"
"Wan'er, who are you talking about?" Lin Chang asked, puzzled.
"That woman who’s keeping Xiao Xuan. I’ve seen her before—when we arrived, I noticed her getting into this car."
"Dad," Lin Qingwan pressed her lips together, "Xiao Xuan refuses to return to the Lin family largely because of her."
Her impression of Su Hua was terrible.
Xiao Xuan’s resistance wasn’t just due to the Lin family’s past mistreatment—that woman must have brainwashed him, fueling his hatred for them.
Otherwise, given their blood ties, he wouldn’t despise the Lin family to this extent.
Lin Chang’s expression darkened.
He wanted to see for himself what kind of older woman was keeping Lin Xuan!
She must be some married woman. He’d expose her to her husband and let him deal with her.
Lin Xuan would suffer too—maybe even lose Tianmu Group if her husband reclaimed it.
Then let’s see how Lin Xuan dares to act so arrogantly in front of him!
With that thought, Lin Chang strode toward the car.
"Dad!" Lin Li grabbed his arm. "Where are you going?"
"I’m going to see which shameless woman is using her husband’s hard-earned money to keep a man!"
Lin Li’s heart pounded.
This couldn’t happen.
If Lin Chang confronted Su Hua, he’d realize she was the one supporting Lin Xuan.
"Dad," Lin Li said urgently, "weren’t you taking me to the hospital? Let’s just go."
"No, I’m seeing this today!" Lin Chang was adamant.
He marched toward the car, but Su Hua’s bodyguards immediately surrounded it.
One stepped forward.
"What do you want?" the guard demanded.
Lin Chang faltered at the sight of the towering, stern-faced men in suits and sunglasses. Fear crept in, and he retreated several steps.
"Nothing," he forced a laugh. "Just passing by."
He dragged Lin Li away, his face grim.
That woman had an entire squad of bodyguards—more than he could afford!
Her background was even more formidable than he’d imagined.
Just who was she?
Lin Li exhaled in relief—Lin Chang hadn’t discovered Su Hua’s identity.
Jiang Shuqin frowned. "Wan'er, do you know who she is?"
"I don't know." Lin Qingwan shook her head. "But she looked very young, only in her twenties, and quite beautiful."
"What?" Jiang Shuqin froze, her brows tightening. "Wasn't she supposed to be an old woman? Why are you describing her as young and pretty?"
"No, she wasn’t old at all. In fact, she was far more beautiful than any of the actresses signed under our company," Lin Qingwan insisted.
As Lin Chang listened to her description, an image of Su Hua inexplicably surfaced in his mind.
No, it couldn’t be Su Hua.
Lin Chang shook his head dismissively.
Su Hua was the head of Su Corporation, the world’s wealthiest woman.
Someone like Lin Xuan? Ha. There was no way a man like him could ever land a woman of Su Hua’s status.
"Then who is she?" Jiang Shuqin pressed, her frown deepening. "Wan'er, are you sure you’ve never seen her in high society before?"
"No," Lin Qingwan replied firmly.
She truly had never encountered her before—otherwise, with that woman’s striking looks, she would have remembered.
"Never?" Jiang Shuqin scoffed. "Then she’s clearly nobody important in elite circles."
"As for that Rolls-Royce and those bodyguards, they were probably just rented for show—a temporary display of fake prestige."
"Tch. How pathetic, trying to act impressive."
Jiang Shuqin’s face was full of mockery.
Of course, she knew the woman backing Lin Xuan was Su Hua.
But she wanted to play along, letting everyone believe Lin Xuan’s patron was some insignificant figure.
Hearing Jiang Shuqin’s words, Lin Chang gradually relaxed.
Good. As long as she wasn’t someone influential.
Preoccupied with Lin Li’s urgent matter, Lin Chang didn’t linger long and quickly dragged Lin Li away.
"Hua Bao, I think someone’s outside." Lin Xuan caught sight of a figure by the window and immediately stopped kissing Su Hua.
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g Yu was preparing for retirement when her organization decided to eliminate her. She transmigrated to a zombie apocalypse world. However, a tiny unexpected situation occurred: She somehow transformed into an adorable little girl?!
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
