Chapter 131

While enjoying the delicious milk candy, the meal was prepared almost unnoticed. Dinner began. Xu Shiqing looked at her younger sister with suspicion. The little girl had been avoiding the fact that she had lost earlier. Could it be that she didn’t want to admit defeat?

“Hehe… trying to escape? Dream on,” Xu Shiqing sneered inwardly. Her sister had embarrassed her before, making her lose face. How could she not pay her back?

After dinner, she caught Xu Huayi, who was trying to sneak away, and dragged Xu Hao to the courtyard together.

“Dad, can you help judge who has improved more?” Xu Hao smiled. It seemed the sisters had made another bet. He could enjoy the benefits again.

Xu Hao looked at the two calligraphy pieces and let out a surprised sound. This time, Xu Huayi had actually lost. Xu Shiqing had put in a lot of effort. After all, the difference between a divine level and a master level was enormous—it was a complete crush. Xu Shiqing’s victory was likely due to Xu Huayi being too complacent. But still, enjoying the service of his younger daughter wasn’t bad.

The result was unquestionable.

“Alright, I admit defeat this time…” Xu Huayi, seeing no way out, conceded gracefully.

“Dad, you should teach Xu Shiqing a lesson. She tricked me into playing while secretly working hard herself. It’s not good for sisterly unity,” Xu Huayi said.

Xu Shiqing chuckled. “Losing is losing. What do you mean by ‘willing to admit defeat’? Just be a good girl and accept your punishment…”

Seeing the sisters on the verge of arguing, Xu Hao stepped in and gave them a hands-on teaching session.

Before bed—

Xu Huayi pulled Xu Hao to the bathroom to carry out her punishment. The punishment for losing the bet with her sister was to help Xu Hao with his nightly routine—washing his face, feet, and brushing his teeth…

First, she took out the toothbrush and squeezed on some toothpaste. Due to her height, Xu Huayi had to stand on her tiptoes to brush Xu Hao’s teeth face-to-face. Then, she prepared water to wash his face. Finally, she had Xu Hao sit on the sofa while she washed his feet.

The scene of this dutiful daughter serving her father was witnessed by Xu Shiqing, who occasionally covered her mouth to stifle giggles. Her younger sister, who always used to laugh at her, was finally getting a taste of her own medicine. However, unlike her sister, Xu Shiqing didn’t call the other sisters to watch, sparing Xu Huayi some dignity.

Xu Hao felt incredibly happy. He didn’t have to lift a finger as Xu Huayi cleaned him thoroughly. He thought to himself—she truly was his little “comforting cotton-padded jacket.”

Meanwhile, Xiao Wanling sneaked in from outside, holding a bag. She went to Xu Hao and Su Wanqiu’s room. Seeing Su Wanqiu, Xiao Wanling whispered something in her ear. Su Wanqiu was momentarily stunned. Opening the bag, she found a set of cosplay clothes. Su Wanqiu rolled her eyes.

“Was it really necessary to hold a grudge just because I made you wear a maid outfit last night? Now you want to see me in cosplay?”

Thinking about how Xu Hao liked this sort of thing, she hesitated for a moment before changing into the outfit. The usually elegant and dignified Su Wanqiu now looked adorable in her cosplay attire, creating a striking contrast.

Even Xiao Wanling was stunned. As a woman, she felt the urge to hug Su Wanqiu and shower her with affection, let alone Xu Hao.

“Auntie Su, you look so cute like this, even more charming than the original character. I’m sure Uncle Xu won’t be able to keep his hands off you…” Xiao Wanling commented with a smile before preparing to leave.

However, Su Wanqiu grabbed her.

“Wanling, where do you think you’re going?”

Seeing the playful expression on Su Wanqiu’s face, Xiao Wanling felt a sudden panic.

“I… I’m going back to sleep. Auntie Su, you should rest early too.”

“Why sleep so early? You can stay here and sleep after your Uncle Xu comes over,” Su Wanqiu teased.

“N-no, I’ll rest today,” Xiao Wanling stammered.

Seeing that Su Wanqiu wasn’t letting go, she reluctantly said, “Hongzhuang is waiting for me to go back. How about I come back later and knock on the door like last night?”

Su Wanqiu thought about it. Xiao Wanling was her daughter’s best friend, so she had to be considerate. However, before Xiao Wanling left, Su Wanqiu handed her a set of QQ-style clothes to change into later, so she wouldn’t have to change when she returned.

Blushing, Xiao Wanling left. Indeed, compared to a mature woman like Su Wanqiu, she was still too inexperienced.

After enjoying his daughter’s foot-washing service, Xu Hao returned to the bedroom, ready to sleep. Suddenly, he saw Su Wanqiu dressed in cosplay.

“You’re playing with fire. Do you know what happens when you provoke me?”

“I know,” Su Wanqiu pouted. “If you’re angry, take it out on Xiao Wanling later. She’s the one who made me wear this.”

Su Wanqiu explained how Xiao Wanling had bought her the cosplay outfit, then smiled brightly.

“But I also made her change into something. When she comes over later, she’ll definitely surprise you. So… don’t take your anger out on me. Instead, you can experience the ‘ice and fire’ treatment.”

After saying this, Su Wanqiu took a sip of the chilled jelly she had taken from the fridge.

Xu Hao pondered. This cosplay outfit was bought by Xiao Wanling, likely inspired by Xu Feiyan’s antics earlier in the day. It seemed that competition always drove progress. How long had it been since Su Wanqiu tried something new? And now, just one day after Xiao Wanling joined, she was already changing into new outfits.

Shaking his head, he decided to let them do as they pleased. After all, he was the one benefiting. He just needed to enjoy it.

[Ding… Su Wanqiu is intrigued. Emotional value +666…]. [Ding… Xiao Wanling is overwhelmed with shyness. Emotional value +999…].

Meanwhile, Li Xiao was feeling miserable. Xu Hao had tasked him with instigating the minor antagonist Chu Xiaotian to drug the icy female lead, Lin Chuqing. Li Xiao had wanted to delay for a few days, hoping to find Lin Chuqing first and share a method to break the Chu family’s blockade, leaving a good impression. He also wanted to see if he could find a way to stop Xu Hao.

However, when he went to Lin Chuqing’s company, he didn’t even get to see her and was nearly beaten up by the protagonist, Zheng Feifan…

The undercover agents reported this to Xu Hao, who saw through Li Xiao’s intentions. Thus, Xu Hao sent another message, threatening Li Xiao to get the job done within the next two days. He couldn’t afford to underestimate the protagonist, as they could turn the tables in an instant. He had to act swiftly and decisively.

Li Xiao, disheartened, arrived at a nightclub. Chu Xiaotian was there, partying with two dancers.

“Brother Li, what’s wrong? Not in a good mood? Come join the fun…” Noticing Li Xiao’s dejected expression, Chu Xiaotian enthusiastically invited him, even offering to call a hostess for him.

Li Xiao couldn’t stand it and pulled Chu Xiaotian outside.

“Brother Tian, how can you be so degenerate? What’s the point of hanging out with these lowlifes all day? Weren’t you pursuing that icy beauty?”

Li Xiao spoke with a tone of disappointment, not because he cared about this worthless playboy’s downfall, but because he needed to complete the task Xu Hao had assigned him.

At the mention of Lin Chuqing, Chu Xiaotian’s expression stiffened. How could he forget his white moonlight? The woman he had sworn to possess, even if he couldn’t win her heart, he would have her body. He had even threatened her, saying that if she didn’t become his girlfriend, he would ruin her company.

But Lin Chuqing was strong-willed. No matter how much he pressured her company, she refused to yield. Enraged, Chu Xiaotian decided to take drastic measures and kidnap her…

Just as he was about to act, his father somehow found out and sternly warned him not to cause trouble. This was around the time Chu Xiong learned that Zheng Feifan had brought down the Zhao Media Group in the capital. Provoking that guy would only lead to trouble.

To deal with Lin Chuqing, the first step is to handle this hidden master of internal strength.

He was already thinking of a way.

He couldn’t let his son act recklessly and ruin his plans.

Chu Xiaotian grabbed a glass of wine and gulped it down fiercely.

He spoke in frustration.

“Brother Li, I also want to get Lin Chuqing, but that woman is immune to both soft and hard tactics.”

“I have a way…”

Li Xiao’s eyes flickered as he spoke.

Chu Xiaotian’s spirits lifted.

He looked at Li Xiao with eagerness.

“Brother Li, what did you say? You have a way to help me get Lin Chuqing?”

His tone was filled with uncontrollable excitement.

How could he have forgotten this mastermind?

Li Xiao had helped his company recover from the brink of collapse and was well-versed in human relations…

If he said he had a way, then he definitely had a way.

Li Xiao nodded, suppressing the pain in his heart.

He took out the bottle of medicine that Xu Hao had given him.

“All you need to do, Brother Tian, is invite Lin Chuqing out and put this in her tea…”

Before Li Xiao could finish, Chu Xiaotian already understood.

He was startled.

Li Xiao was suggesting that he drug Lin Chuqing.

Just imagining the possibility…

If Lin Chuqing drank the drugged tea, wouldn’t she be at his mercy?

The high-and-mighty CEO, the goddess in the eyes of countless people, would fall into his hands.

The mere thought made him tremble with excitement.

But then…

Remembering his father’s warning, it felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over him.

Chilling him to the core.

Chu Xiaotian let out a bitter laugh.

“Brother Li, I understand what you mean, but my father told me not to provoke Lin Chuqing and that Zheng Feifan for now.”

Li Xiao patiently explained.

“How is this provoking her? Brother Tian, you’re just inviting her for tea.”

“From what I’ve observed, Lin Chuqing is a traditional woman who values her chastity greatly.”

“Once you sleep with her, she’ll be devoted to you for life, never leaving your side.”

“By then, what’s done is done, and you can be together happily…”

“How could your father blame you? He’d only praise you for your skills, having conquered the famous ice queen of Modu…”

Li Xiao was spouting nonsense.

Yes, it was all nonsense.

There wasn’t much truth in it.

Lin Chuqing was indeed a traditional woman.

But if you thought—

That once the deed was done, and you took her virginity, she’d be devoted to you for life…

That was a pipe dream.

On the contrary, she wouldn’t just not be devoted to you, she’d become your sworn enemy.

The kind that would stop at nothing to destroy you…

Xu Hao truly understood women.

He must have analyzed Lin Chuqing’s personality.

That’s why he wasn’t acting himself.

Even if he had the idea of forcing the situation,

He would use them as pawns, staging a heroic rescue.

After hearing Li Xiao’s analysis, Chu Xiaotian’s eyes lit up.

His relentless pursuit of Lin Chuqing in the past hadn’t been entirely fruitless.

At least he had discovered that Lin Chuqing was indeed conservative…

He had also seen some news stories.

Some women, after being raped, ended up falling in love with their rapists.

Even enduring daily abuse, they refused to leave.

Thinking that Lin Chuqing might be such a woman,

Chu Xiaotian’s breathing quickened, his heart pounding wildly.

According to Li Xiao, he really didn’t need to worry about his father’s warning anymore.

Li Xiao was a trusted subordinate sent by his father.

He believed Li Xiao wouldn’t harm him.

Chu Xiaotian pulled Li Xiao into a tight embrace.

“Great idea, let’s do it.”

Chu Xiaotian’s quick agreement left Li Xiao stunned.

Wait… you trust me that much?

He had thought it would take a lot of effort to persuade this minor antagonist.

He had prepared many arguments.

Now it seemed all that preparation was wasted.

You and your father are really something.

You believe whatever I say?

To be honest—

The Chu father and son trusted him so much,

Yet he had been harming them all along.

Li Xiao felt a bit guilty.

If he were the one benefiting, it would be one thing.

But… the trust of this father and son was being transferred to Xu Hao.

He was just a middleman.

It was so damn frustrating.

Li Xiao fell into a state of melancholy, picking up his glass.

He poured one drink after another down his throat.

Chu Xiaotian, no longer frustrated, tried to console him.

“Brother Li, I noticed you didn’t look well earlier. Are you troubled by something?”

“Try to look on the bright side. When I’m in a bad mood, I come to the nightclub to let loose.”

“Isn’t there a saying? Life isn’t just about the hardships in front of you, but also… what’s that? The hardships in the distance?”

Hearing this,

Li Xiao thought about how he was being threatened by Xu Hao.

Not knowing when it would end, his future felt bleak.

Wasn’t that exactly what it meant—hardships waiting for him in the distance?

He drank even more fiercely…

You really know how to comfort someone!

I’m so grateful!

Seeing that he couldn’t persuade Li Xiao, Chu Xiaotian came up with an idea to cheer him up.

“Brother Li, if you help me get Lin Chuqing, I’ll give you 1 million… no… 10 million, how about that?”

Li Xiao felt even worse.

He had many ideas in his mind.

What he lacked was startup capital.

If Chu Xiaotian could really get Lin Chuqing, and he could get 10 million, it wouldn’t be so bad.

But… Chu Xiaotian wouldn’t succeed.

He was just a pawn.

Everything he did was just paving the way for Xu Hao.

Not only would he not get the 10 million, but he’d also have to figure out how to escape the Chu family.

Because once Xu Hao succeeded,

The protagonist, Zheng Feifan, would never let the Chu family off.

After all, it was this minor antagonist who drugged Lin Chuqing.

The retaliation… would definitely be harsher than in the original plot.

Thinking about the plot—

Chu Xiaotian had only tried to kidnap Lin Chuqing.

He hadn’t even succeeded.

Yet Zheng Feifan had retaliated fiercely until the Chu family was destroyed.

He had to plan an escape route.

He couldn’t wait for death in the Chu family.

As he was thinking, Chu Xiaotian suddenly leaned over and asked awkwardly,

“Brother Li, I’ve decided to go with your plan, but how do I get Lin Chuqing to come out for tea?”

“My relationship with her is completely ruined. She ignored me before, and now she’ll definitely refuse my invitation…”

This guy still hadn’t realized he was digging his own grave.

He was even naively asking him to dig faster.

Li Xiao felt utterly helpless.

Thinking of Xu Hao’s threats, Li Xiao could only weakly say,

“You can tell her you want to meet to discuss lifting the blockade on her company.”

“Lin Chuqing hasn’t given in, but she must be struggling during this period. I believe she’ll agree…”

Chu Xiaotian grew more excited as he listened.

He patted Li Xiao on the shoulder.

Truly his mastermind.

Now that he had made up his mind, Li Xiao was eager to put the plan into action, wishing he could see Lin Chuqing immediately.

Meanwhile, Xu Hao, having received the news, also began preparing to intercept the ice queen…

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