Chen Xiao seized the opportunity to engage in close combat. After years of training on the mountain, his lethal moves were honed to perfection. In close quarters, Jiang Baifeng was no match for him. In an instant, he sustained several more injuries and was forced into a full retreat.

"Jiang Baifeng, it’s time for you to go!"

As Jiang retreated, Chen Xiao’s large hand shot out and crushed his throat.

Jiang Baifeng fell. His eyes, filled with rage and indignation, stared at Chen Xiao as he collapsed.

Chen Xiao emotionlessly tossed the corpse aside and ran over to untie the ropes binding Zhu Baixi.

Tears welled in Zhu Baixi’s eyes as she threw herself into his arms, crying, "Didn’t I tell you not to come? Are you insane? What would have happened if you couldn’t beat him?"

"If I couldn’t beat him, I wouldn’t have come," Chen Xiao said with a smile.

"You bastard!"

His words made Zhu Baixi laugh through her tears. She punched him lightly on the chest as her tears continued to flow freely.

"I’m just kidding," Chen Xiao said, gently wiping her tears away. "You’re my woman, after all. How could I not come when you’re in trouble? I could never do something like that."

Zhu Baixi hummed softly and nestled against his shoulder like a pampered woman, basking in an unprecedented sense of warmth. Chen Xiao’s unwavering determination to rescue her made her feel cherished by a man for the first time in her life. She had never been in love when she was younger, only to be forcefully taken by Jiang Baifeng later. This was the first time a man had ever broken through the walls around her heart.

If before she had only been physically attracted to Chen Xiao, then after this ordeal, she had given her heart to him completely.

"Chen Xiao, from now on, I’m your woman..." Zhu Baixi murmured.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly. "Weren’t you already?"

"It’s different..." Zhu Baixi said, a distant look in her eyes. "Now, I’ve given you my heart."

Those words sent a tremor through Chen Xiao’s heart.

"I never imagined I’d fall for a man so much younger than me. What will I do when I’m old and my beauty has faded?" she worried aloud.

Chen Xiao shrugged. "I might not live to see..."

Before he could finish, Zhu Baixi covered his mouth with hers. "Don’t you dare say such things."

Chen Xiao glanced at her injuries and said, "Let me carry you." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Zhu Baixi shyly allowed him to sweep her up in a princess carry. The two drove away. On the road, Chen Xiao called Chen Xinglong and told him to bring some men to clean up the scene.

After arriving at the hotel, Chen Xiao personally tended to Zhu Baixi’s wounds. Watching his focused expression, the softness in Zhu Baixi’s eyes deepened.

After a moment, she suddenly spoke. "Chen Xiao, I’m going to take down the Jinling Jiang Family and give it to you."

"To me? I don’t need it," Chen Xiao said, shaking his head.

"Perhaps there will come a time when you do?" Zhu Baixi gently stroked his cheek. "As your woman, I hope I can help you when you’re in trouble."

"That’s true," Chen Xiao mused. "With Jiang Baifeng dead, you’re still his wife in name. It would be foolish not to claim this massive fortune. Besides, those people in the Jiang Family are no good. It’s better that we have it than them."

"Over the years, the Jiang Family has used its power to run rampant in Jinling, controlling the underworld and committing countless atrocities," Zhu Baixi said. "Taking over their assets would be like getting rid of a public menace. Just give me a day or two to recover, and I’ll head back to Jinling to take it all!"

Chen Xiao nodded. "When the time comes, I’ll go with you."

Although Jiang Baifeng was dead, the rest of the Jiang Family’s forces remained. To them, Zhu Baixi was an outsider. If she returned to fight for the inheritance, the clan members would surely be against it and would undoubtedly resort to underhanded tactics to stop her.

After her wounds were treated, a period of intimacy naturally followed. Only after satisfying Zhu Baixi did Chen Xiao finally leave.

When he returned to the hotel where Zhang Yaqing was staying, Chen Xiao was stunned to see Luo Qingli was also there. The two women were sitting at the same table, apparently in the middle of a conversation. The tension in the air wasn’t as thick as before.

"What a coincidence," Chen Xiao said, walking over and greeting them with some awkwardness.

However, neither woman paid him any attention.

Have these two formed a united front? he wondered.

"What are you talking about?" Chen Xiao asked, pulling out a chair and sitting down, shamelessly pressing on. As long as I’m not embarrassed, someone else will be.

Luo Qingli said coldly, "Why are you so nosy? And keep your distance. The smell of perfume on you is a bit strong. Where have you been, messing with other women again?"

"I was on a mission yesterday," Chen Xiao replied.

Zhang Yaqing sneered. "Sister Xu already tipped us off. She came back early, but you went off with that woman, Zhu Baixi. So, how was the married woman? Was it worth it?"

Chen Xiao was speechless. When did Zhang Yaqing learn to be so sarcastic? This is getting out of hand. It seems I need to find an opportunity to assert my authority.

"We’re comrades-in-arms," Chen Xiao declared, his expression unblinking. "I was discussing some secrets with her. Wasn’t it all for your benefit? The Jiang Family is a juicy piece of meat. If we can swallow it, both of your families will grow even larger."

At his words, both Luo Qingli and Zhang Yaqing’s eyes lit up. "What do you mean by that?"

"I plan to control the Jiang Family from the shadows," Chen Xiao explained. "Now that Jiang Baifeng is dead, Zhu Baixi is the sole heir to his fortune. To control the Jiang Family secretly, I naturally need to rely on her. Otherwise, how would I get the chance?"

"As if anyone would believe you!" Zhang Yaqing shook her head. She was all too familiar with Chen Xiao’s philandering. He had been with Qin Lan back at the Zongheng Chamber of Commerce. Luo Qingli might have been kept in the dark about that, but I witnessed it myself. That’s why I’m sure his relationship with Zhu Baixi is more than just comrades-in-arms.

"In the next few days, I’ll make a trip to Jinling and seize control of the Jiang Family by force," Chen Xiao declared. Since Jiang Baifeng and his son are dead, it’s better for my women to benefit than some strangers. Why should I let those Jiang Family vultures reap the rewards?

Suddenly, a message popped up on Luo Qingli’s phone. As she read it, a cloud of worry settled on her beautiful face. She had just received intel that Lu Rugao had prepared a fund of over one hundred million, intending to launch an all-out assault on the Luo Group’s stock to force the Luo Family into total submission.

This time, Lu Rugao’s attack was relentless, giving her no chance to react. He had already caused the Luo Group’s stock to plummet by ten percent, hitting the daily limit.

This made Luo Qingli gravely anxious. One hundred billion in funds! With such a vast cash flow, even ten Luo Groups would struggle to withstand the Lu Corporation’s onslaught. But submitting was out of the question! I worked so hard to get the Luo Group back on its feet. How could I let Lu Rugao just swoop in and pluck the fruits of my labor? And yet, compared to the Lu Corporation, the Luo Group is just too small.