It depends on fate.

He was now in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat.

Boss Shi also narrowed his eyes.

He had heard Bai Lancheng talk about Chen Xiao; he had a mysterious background, powerful strength, and was not to be trifled with.

If Xing Yanqing really said something after going in,

while it wouldn't truly harm him, it would cause no small amount of trouble, and if it displeased the person above, it would be more loss than gain.

At the very least, becoming a key target for law enforcement was unavoidable.

And people like him could only live in the shadows; how could they be brought into the light?

Chen Xiao then said, "Boss Shi, may I borrow your valuable place? Is it alright if I have someone speak a few words to Xing Yanqing alone?"

Boss Shi frowned slightly; his bodyguards downstairs still hadn't arrived.

Instead, a group of Chen Xiao's bodyguards poured in from outside.

His question was as good as unasked.

Because before he could even answer, two burly bodyguards had already dragged Xing Yanqing to a nearby room.

"Bo-Boss, save me..."

"Bang!"

The door closed, and the sound abruptly ceased.

Chen Xiao smiled, casually sat opposite Boss Shi, and stared at his eyes with a smile.

He also pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took out two, tossed one to Boss Shi, and then lit his own.

Watching Chen Xiao's unrestrained demeanor, Boss Shi gritted his teeth, picked up the cigarette Chen Xiao had thrown him, lit it, and began to smoke.

In the room, it was so quiet that one could hear the sound of the tobacco burning.

Time passed minute by minute, and the situation was completely taken over by Chen Xiao.

He reclined on the sofa, while Boss Shi maintained his initial sitting posture without moving.

Everyone else breathed cautiously.

Time seemed to freeze; more than half an hour passed.

Only then did the room door open, and Lei Ting and Shan Mao dragged Xing Yanqing out like a dead dog, throwing him onto the floor.

Boss Shi looked over; Xing Yanqing showed no visible abnormalities, looking exactly as he did when he entered.

Only his face was filled with immense pain, his body trembled uncontrollably, and his clothes were completely soaked with sweat.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly, stood up, and said, "Boss Shi, we'll meet again."

After speaking, he put his arm around Sun Ying and swaggered out of the room.

Behind him, his bodyguards removed the camera memory cards from the bedroom and took away all the fragments of monitoring equipment.

Boss Shi, who had maintained his sitting posture for over half an hour, finally relaxed and slowly leaned back against the sofa, his eyes filled with gloom.

"Bo-Boss..."

Boss Shi gave Xing Yanqing a cold glance, stood up, and walked out of the room.

Arriving downstairs at the Hotel, he saw dozens of people lying on the ground, only then understanding why his bodyguards had been delayed.

Half an hour later—

The police rushed to the Hotel and took Xing Yanqing, Boss Shi, and others away.

Although Boss Shi would not be sentenced, temporary detention as a suspect was unavoidable.

......

On the way back, Sun Ying was still trembling in Chen Xiao's arms.

She had thought her life would end today.

She never expected her junior to suddenly appear like a savior, pulling her out of the quagmire of despair.

Chen Xiao gently stroked Sun Ying's smooth hair, "You're not allowed to do dangerous things alone anymore."

Sun Ying nodded, her tears soaking a patch on Chen Xiao's chest.

Chen Xiao sighed and softly said, "It's alright, don't be afraid. I'm here. I'll give you an explanation for your best friend's matter."

Sun Ying shook her head, "No, don't. Boss Shi and them are so scary. Can we not provoke them?"

Chen Xiao smiled; this was no longer a question of provoking or not provoking.

The accumulated hatred and conflicts from both his past and present lives destined that one of them must fall before it could end.

"Don't worry about it. I'll help you arrange an off-campus internship at school. Go back and pack up, then go somewhere else to clear your mind first."

Sun Ying only now realized that her junior was not as simple as he appeared, and he was not just a company employee at all.

Chen Xiao cupped her pretty face, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, "Don't cry. Where do you want to go? Domestic or abroad?"

Sun Ying thought for a moment, "Let's go to Lijiang. I'm tired of worldly relationships. I'll go there to scout it out first, and after graduation, I'll open an inn there."

"Alright, Lijiang is a good place. I support you," Chen Xiao said.

Sun Ying tightened her arms around Chen Xiao and whispered, "Chen Xiao, thank you."

Chen Xiao smiled, "Senior, how do you plan to thank me? Just with words?"

Sun Ying's face flushed, "Any... anything is fine..."

"Good, then..."

"Give me a child."

Sun Ying was stunned, then looked up and asked, "Now, now?"

Chen Xiao was speechless; how could they have a baby in the car?

"Ahem, I meant later."

"Oh." Sun Ying leaned back against his chest and softly said, "After I settle down in Lijiang, I'll wait for you there forever."

"If... if we have a baby in the future, I'll accompany him to grow up in the most beautiful place. When you're tired, when you're weary, come find us."

Chen Xiao followed Sun Ying's vision, and it truly was a good choice.

After experiencing two major crises, Sun Ying might genuinely be tired of social interactions.

Distant lands, a beautiful woman, a child...

It truly was a beautiful picture.

......

As Chen Xiao's convoy was returning, Zhang San received Xing Yanqing's case.

With the support of a top legal team, Xing Yanqing's sentence was even longer than Chen Xiao had expected.

Attempted sexual assault against a woman's will and illegal detention, separated, would result in at least 5 years.

It wasn't until they reached the company that Sun Ying left Chen Xiao's embrace.

"Do you work here?"

Chen Xiao smiled, "Yes."

"Oh, I never thought there would be an office building by Qian Lake. Are there many companies in here?"

Chen Xiao shook his head, "No, only mine."

Sun Ying's mouth dropped open in surprise. No wonder Chen Xiao always booked five-star Hotels when they got a room.

"Junior, you've been hiding this from me for so long!"

Chen Xiao was speechless. How long was 'so long'?

Only four months had passed since he started trading stocks.

"Don't mind those details. Let's hurry up and go up to have a baby... ahem, rest for a bit."

Sun Ying rolled her eyes, "Little pervert!"

Chen Xiao's warm embrace made Sun Ying feel much more at ease.

The two walked hand-in-hand into the company.

This journey made Sun Ying even more shocked, unable to imagine how immense Chen Xiao's financial resources truly were.

In the spacious office.

Sun Ying gazed at the waves of Qian Lake, lost in thought.

She had been to Qian Lake before, but she had never admired it from such a perfect angle.

Chen Xiao gently put his arm around her waist from behind.

"Is it beautiful?"

Sun Ying nodded.

"Not as beautiful as you."

Sun Ying turned and wrapped her arms around Chen Xiao's neck.

"Smooth talker."

Chen Xiao said meaningfully, "Isn't that good?"

"......" Sun Ying.

"What are you thinking about all day?!"

Chen Xiao smiled, "You used to be even dirtier than me."

Sun Ying chided, "That was before. From now on, I want to be more dignified and set a good example for the next generation."

Chen Xiao's heart stirred, "Are you really ready?"

Sun Ying's pretty face flushed, and she softly hummed, "Mm."

"Let's see what fate brings..."

Chen Xiao: "(๑ U ◡ U ๑)"

"Come."