181: Chapter 181 Zhang Xiaofu's Prayer

Lin Xiao watched in surprise as Qiu Xiaoyan jogged over and took the little girl into her arms.

She patted the little girl's head for a moment, then rubbed her chubby little face.

The look in her eyes was incredibly doting, truly like a biological mother looking at her precious daughter.

Lin Xiao was surprised, feeling like something wasn't quite right.

He suspected that Qiu Xiaoyan had been acting this whole time!

But he had no evidence...

"System, what exactly is going on here?"

[Investigation failed. It is recommended that the host exchange for a Truth Card.]

"Truth Card? But I don't have any points left!"

[The host can exchange for points by completing tasks.]

"..."

Why did it feel like the System was also fooling him?

Fortunately, Qiu Xiaoyan seemed to know that given her current situation, she couldn't keep her daughter by her side to raise her.

After spending half a day carefully caring for the little girl, she tearfully let Lin Xiao take her away.

Fulfilling this wish of Qiu Xiaoyan's also allowed Lin Xiao to temporarily set aside the heavy weight in his heart.

A week later, Qiu Xiaoyan's body had mostly recovered.

She hadn't forgotten that she was still a university student.

Coincidentally, something came up at school, so she thought about returning to classes.

"Returning to school is fine, but you must agree to three conditions!"

To avoid any unexpected situations, Lin Xiao's attitude was very strict.

"Hubby, I'll agree to anything you say."

Qiu Xiaoyan nodded obediently.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath and held up one finger. "First, you cannot call me 'Hubby' in public."

"Not even that..."

Qiu Xiaoyan pouted, looking somewhat aggrieved.

"No!"

Lin Xiao's head was already spinning from hearing Qiu Xiaoyan call him "Hubby" every day at home.

He didn't dare imagine how he would face people if this continued at school.

Seeing Lin Xiao's firm attitude, Qiu Xiaoyan had no choice but to agree.

"Alright, the second thing."

Lin Xiao seriously held up two fingers. "You cannot reveal that we are 'married'!"

Qiu Xiaoyan looked like she was about to cry again, but she met Lin Xiao's serious eyes.

No matter how aggrieved she felt, she could only swallow it down.

"The third thing, you cannot mention the child."

To prevent Qiu Xiaoyan from disagreeing, Lin Xiao emphasized again, "These three things are non-negotiable. If you don't agree, then don't go to school!"

"I understand."

Qiu Xiaoyan lowered her gaze and twiddled her fingers, looking like a little punching bag.

Probably anyone else wouldn't have the heart to see her look so pitiful.

Unfortunately, the person in front of her was Lin Xiao.

A man who wouldn't lose his principles for beauty!

In short, a straight man of steel!

...

Upon arriving at school, Lin Xiao naturally wasn't that relaxed about Qiu Xiaoyan.

He specifically followed her secretly for most of the day, and only after finding no abnormal behavior did he gradually feel at ease.

Regardless, life seemed to be slowly returning to normal.

At noon that day, Zhang Xiaofu came looking for him in a great hurry.

"Brother Lin, save me!"

Zhang Xiaofu was extremely panicked.

He was panting heavily, with fine beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Xiao didn't even look up.

"Someone... someone came looking for me, you have to come with me!"

Zhang Xiaofu's expression kept changing as if he had thought of something.

Lin Xiao was indifferent. "What? Is your stepmother here again?"

"Oh, no, it's even scarier than my stepmother!"

Zhang Xiaofu had a bitter face.

Seeing that Lin Xiao clearly wouldn't move an inch without understanding the situation, he had to confess honestly.

"It's that... that older sister from the Film Crew before..."

"Oh?"

As soon as he said this, Lin Xiao's interest was indeed piqued. "The one who pulled you into the car and then..."

"Hey hey hey, that's her alright, Brother Lin, stop talking!"

Zhang Xiaofu didn't want to recall that shameful memory at all. "Anyway, just come with me once!"

"Oh... not going!"

Lin Xiao leaned back leisurely in his chair.

The sunlight filtered in through the window; it was the perfect time for a nap.

Zhang Xiaofu almost wanted to kneel before Lin Xiao.

"Brother Lin, I'm begging you, okay! If you come with me, I'll pay for your meals for a month—no, two months! You can pick whatever you want to eat!"

"..."

Lin Xiao acted as if he hadn't heard and continued to rest with his eyes closed.

But just then, the System's voice suddenly rang in his mind.

[Random Temporary Task: Ask a Female Star for an autograph.]

Lin Xiao was stunned, then complained: "Wait, why would a system like you want an autograph? Are you a fan? Do you even understand fandom?"

[Do you accept the task?]

The System ignored Lin Xiao's question entirely, its mechanical voice very cold.

"Fine, fine, fine, you're actually starting to abuse your power for personal gain now!"

Lin Xiao continued to complain.

But the System seemed to only hear his "fine, fine, fine."

[Task accepted successfully.]

"..."

Lin Xiao wanted to curse—one hundred words omitted here.

Anyway, the final result was that he flipped upright like a carp, sitting up as if startled from a deathbed.

Just as Zhang Xiaofu was about to continue begging, Lin Xiao grabbed his arm. "Let's go, let's go, I'll go with you!"

Zhang Xiaofu was overjoyed and, seemingly afraid Lin Xiao would regret it, hooked his arm around his shoulder and walked out.

"Brother Lin, you're so loyal, really, loyal! You're my brother forever!"

"Alright, alright."

Lin Xiao waved his hand impatiently.

He was just going to get an autograph and leave.

He had no interest in getting involved in the love-hate entanglements between a Rich Woman and a Rich Second Generation.

Along the way, Zhang Xiaofu's initial happiness gradually returned to nervousness.

By the end, even his walking posture was a bit off, and his palms were sweating.

Lin Xiao wasn't quite sure what Zhang Xiaofu was so nervous about.

He also wanted to advise him that if it was really that bad, they should just forget it.

However, the walk wasn't long, and the two of them soon arrived at the meeting place.

It was a cafe not far from the school.

At this time, students were either sleeping or in self-study, so there was almost no one there.

As soon as they entered, they saw an elegantly dressed, beautiful woman waving to them from a corner.

"Xiao Fu, over here!"

"Coming."

Zhang Xiaofu squeezed out a stiff smile.

From a distance, Lin Xiao noticed a slightly younger woman sitting next to the elegantly dressed woman.

Her head was slightly lowered, and her long hair blocked half of her profile.

But the other half of her face that was visible was stunningly beautiful!

With bright eyes and white teeth, her eyes were full of charm.

Lin Xiao thought that since he saw various beautiful sisters every day, he should be immune to beauties by now.

But his gaze was still drawn to this woman, unable to look away.