"I just captured footage of your master, and now I plan to call the police to handle this matter." Ye Liqing shook the camera in her hand. "The charge is intentional injury."

Xiao Lin glared at Ye Liqing, as if asking, are you here to stir up trouble for me? His eyes seemed to convey this question, but Ye Liqing turned her head aside, ignoring it. "I've already checked the person. It's only superficial wounds, no internal bleeding or anything. A few days of rest and they can get out of bed."

"Do you just want to end it like this?" The person still suspended voiced their dissatisfaction.

"Sir, did you come here just to vent for Sun Mingwei?" Xiao Lin released his grip, and the middle-aged man collapsed to the ground. "Let me be clear, if you have concrete evidence that I did it, please call the police and let them handle it. If you're here to blackmail me, then I'll have a nice discussion with your Master Sun about this compensation money."

Seen many rascals but never one as brazen as this, Xiao Lin coldly stared at the man on the ground. He didn't feel he did anything wrong, and if he's being dragged into this, everyone might as well watch and see.

"You... you know our family elder?"

The moment he said this, Ye Liqing burst into laughter; what a truly foolish person.

"Not much, just enough to have tea together." Xiao Lin glanced at Sun Mingwei, whose eyes were all that was visible. "And I don't want to see you here again, if you have a problem, call the police, understand?"

After confirming everything, staying an extra minute felt revolting. Ye Liqing eagerly wanted Xiao Lin to leave quickly. She grabbed his arm and started pulling him out.

"Madam, you're..."

"Call me Qing!" The malicious gaze thrown from behind was blocked back by the forcefully closed door.

"Ah! Alright." Could this be considered flattered? How come after a trip to the dark world, the treatment changed so much? He hadn't forgotten that yesterday this woman wanted to kill him, and today she's as clingy as a gentle little lamb. "Did you drive yourself?"

"I can't drive." Ye Liqing, in a white hospital, stood out more against her velvet-like black hair. Her black and white presence looked so pure at this moment, that is, if you disregard her background.

"Then I'll give you a lift."

"Take me to see Shou." The instantly changed demeanor made Xiao Lin more convinced of the saying that women's hearts are like needles at the bottom of the sea.

"I'm afraid I can't decide on this matter." He pressed the elevator button and stood there.

"Based on the fact that you attacked Shou yesterday, I have many reasons to kill you." Ding, the elevator doors opened in front of them with a few people standing inside. Ye Liqing was the first to enter; the two didn't speak further and went directly to the first floor, where Xiao Lin's car was parked on the open space outside the hospital.

"I've always been curious to ask you something." Xiao Lin fastened his seat belt. The car, modified, had significantly improved in performance, and he still couldn't fully handle it. People and cars both need time to sync. "Fasten your seatbelt." Seeing Ye Liqing didn't react, he could only lean over and pull the seatbelt across her right side into the buckle.

"If you wanted him back so much, why wait until now?" Xiao Lin asked tactfully, leaving some dignity intact while throwing the question to Ye Liqing.

"It took me ten years to rise to this position." Her answer was indirect.

"Have you gained the power to protect?" Every organization has internal struggles that can't be smoothed over, and such struggles are even more challenging for a woman.

"At least no one dares to touch me anymore." It doesn't seem entirely peaceful, Xiao Lin thought, then Ye Liqing added, "Not many can call 'Granny' to act."

"Ah, you figured it out." Xiao Lin chuckled twice, and thinking about Flame Swallow fixing Sun Mingwei's expression, he had an urge to laugh out loud.

"His hair got scorched, Flame Swallow is good with fire, but making such a top-level assassin do these petty thug jobs, I'm quite interested." Ye Liqing turned to gaze intently at Xiao Lin. "What kind of person are you, really?"

"The most ordinary person in the Xiao Family." There was no need for Xiao Lin to pretend before Ye Liqing; once others have you figured out, pretending becomes somewhat phony.

"Yes, quite ordinary." Under Ye Liqing's scrutiny, he felt a bit uneasy. "Low-key in life, high-profile in action."

After a dry laugh from Xiao Lin, the two fell into silence. This woman qualifies to make one feel deep-seated fear. The oppression of Shou might have started from here. Is having such a formidable mother truly beneficial?

"Shou has never mentioned you to us." Xiao Lin was searching for a place to park. They were now on a street a bit away from the alleys, although close to the city center, many spots didn't allow parking.

"That's only natural." Ye Liqing showed no change. If she hadn't personally acknowledged such a relationship, Xiao Lin wouldn't believe this fact. Shou doesn't resemble this woman; if similarities must be drawn, it would be the nose and lips, or perhaps that personality. "Shou resembles his father, but his temperament isn't as gentle as his father's."

A helpless kind of comment. "His nose and mouth are similar to the madam's." After finding the nearest street, Xiao Lin parked the car. "Let me escort you inside."

Ye Liqing didn't refuse Xiao Lin's gallantry, waiting for him to open the car door for her, then stepping out. "It's going to rain."

"It's alright." Xiao Lin offered an arm, and Ye Liqing naturally took it. "Although Zhang Teng's recording could effectively hit the Wang Family, for me, it might not really be that crucial."

Ye Liqing let out a slight chuckle.

"There are many applicable tactics in ancient military strategies; this is just one of them. I won't use Shou as a bargaining chip, but I am determined to take down the Wang Family. If madam is unwilling to help me, it just means taking a few more detours."

At the end of the alley, Xiao Lin escorted Ye Liqing back to the small storefront. As they were about to say goodbye, a shadow darted over, with a burst of air from a fist grazing past his mouth. Xiao Lin took a step back, not responding.

"What are you doing?" Shou had been waiting, but he didn't expect to find this scene upon returning. Ye Liqing's hand was still hanging on Xiao Lin's arm, her ageless expression holding a smile.

"She is my mom!" Shou angrily shouted at Xiao Lin. "And you, get out of my life circle. If you dare bother me again, I'll kill you." (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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