Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Song Jiamin immediately said, "You want to hand over the video directly to my father? Why? Do you have such a big grudge against Han Zhimin?"

Ye Xiao shook his head and said, "I don't really have any grudge with him, but I do have some resentments against his son. Besides, having gotten this video, from the standpoint of a good citizen, I really can't think of a reason not to hand it over to your father."

"But why my father?" Song Jiamin asked, confused.

Ye Xiao replied, "The top official of Minghai City is practically the Emperor of Minghai, and we, the citizens of Minghai, would be extremely impolite not to pay him a visit."

"Are you praising him?" Song Jiamin said somewhat angrily.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "You could think of it as a compliment."

"But he's not home right now. Besides, you could just go to the official building of Minghai City and meet him directly. With your abilities, I really can't imagine there's anywhere you can't go," Song Jiamin said, glancing at Ye Xiao.

Although Song Jiamin somewhat disliked Ye Xiao as a person, his martial arts skills were indeed very impressive.

Ye Xiao smiled and said, "I just want to familiarize myself with the place. How could I not visit Uncle Song during the holidays?"

Song Jiamin doubted Ye Xiao had such pure intentions; she suspected he had an ulterior motive.

After thinking for a moment, Song Jiamin said, "How about I take you there? That way, you can also meet my father."

Ye Xiao shook his head, inwardly thinking that with such an opportunity to familiarize himself, how could he let it pass? If it were just about handing over the video to Song Jianping, that would be too simple. With his Flame Dragon identity, he could easily enter the building, and he might even be greeted with a lineup.

Ye Xiao looked at Sun Yuze and others in the room and said, "You guys go back to school first."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, they immediately chuckled mischievously, their laughter as sinister as could be. They knew Ye Xiao wanted to send them away.

These guys were quite sensible, and so, they quickly left. If they didn't leave now, who knows whether Ye Xiao would later send them off by force? After all, Ye Xiao was their master, and it was only right for a master to discipline his disciples.

Watching those guys leave, Ye Xiao then cheerfully turned to Song Jiamin and said, "Actually, I was thinking, let's just cancel our bet."

Song Jiamin hadn't expected Ye Xiao to say such a thing. She herself wanted to cancel that silly bet, but why would Ye Xiao suggest it? Could it be part of some plot?

Song Jiamin knew all too well that Ye Xiao was no angel; naturally, she dared not agree easily.

"Why say that? Didn't we sign a contract already?" Song Jiamin said.

Ye Xiao immediately said, "Even with a year's time and without using any external help, even if your martial arts talent is very good, you would absolutely not be able to beat me. I don't want to wait until a year later to live under the same roof as you while you sulk every day."

Song Jiamin had not expected Ye Xiao to think that way; she had always believed that Ye Xiao just wanted to have her.

"Really just because you're afraid I'll be sulky?"

Ye Xiao sincerely said to Song Jiamin, "Yes, what's wrong? Do you need another reason?"

After thinking, Song Jiamin finally said, "I won't cancel it. Besides, I already swore an oath. Ye Xiao, regardless of what you think, during this year, I will do my best to increase my strength and then properly teach you a lesson."

Ye Xiao shrugged with an indifferent expression and said, "If it's meant to rain, let it rain; if a woman is to marry, let her marry. If you insist on this, I can't help it, but just wait to become my bride because you will never be able to defeat me."

"Arrogant," Song Jiamin snorted at Ye Xiao.

Suddenly, Ye Xiao walked up to Song Jiamin, whispering softly, "Actually, you might be able to defeat me, but you might not accept the method."

"What method?" Song Jiamin asked immediately when she heard Ye Xiao's words.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Both of us cultivating together."

"You..." Song Jiamin knew Ye Xiao would not say anything decent, and frustratedly said, "Dream on."

"It's just my suggestion. You don't have to listen, but that's the only way you could quickly enhance your strength," Ye Xiao said, smiling.

"Irrational," Song Jiamin said as she walked out. However, at that moment, her heart wasn't entirely resistant. In fact, she was already Ye Xiao's, her first time having been forcefully taken by him, although it was to save her.

Yet, the strong-willed Song Jiamin truly could not forget that night, nor the morning she awoke with her eyes open.

Ye Xiao had anticipated Song Jiamin's reaction when he said those words and didn't really hold any hope; he was just teasing her for fun.

Walking out of Yummy Restaurant, the restaurant owner escorted Ye Xiao to the entrance and kindly offered to find him a car, but Ye Xiao declined.

"You and that restaurant owner seem quite familiar," Song Jiamin said sourly as she watched the owner still standing at the door.

Ye Xiao replied unabashedly, "Can't help it, I'm like a firefly in the dark, always catching people's eyes wherever I go. Must be because I'm too handsome."

Song Jiamin immediately looked at him with contempt and said, "You sure can talk. By the way, what was the deal with my sister at the hospital yesterday?"

"Oh, you heard about it?" Ye Xiao said.

"Don't be ridiculous, she's my sister, of course she told me. Although you have no good points, thanks for what you did yesterday," Song Jiamin said.

Clearly, Song Jiaqian had told Song Jiamin everything about the incident at the hospital; otherwise, Song Jiamin wouldn't have thanked him.

Ye Xiao replied, "No worries, if you can't defeat me a year from now, Jiaqian will be my sister-in-law, and as a brother-in-law, it's my duty to help her fend off the creeps."

"Hmph, I doubt that. It's more likely that this brother-in-law has taken a liking to the sister-in-law," Song Jiamin said with an inexplicable hint of jealousy.

Having said that, Song Jiamin felt her words were somewhat inappropriate, yet they were already spoken and couldn't be taken back.

Ye Xiao, smiling, said, "So you acknowledge now that I am Jiaqian's brother-in-law? If I truly became her genuine brother-in-law, as long as Jiaqian doesn't provoke me, I absolutely won't bother her. At least I'll maintain basic ethical standards."

Song Jiamin glared at Ye Xiao, then looked out the window, thinking to herself, 'Would you really keep your word if you were?'

It was only around ten in the morning. Ye Xiao didn't return to school but drove to the first residential compound in Minghai City.

Ye Xiao didn't drive into the compound but parked by the roadside near the gate.

Standing at the entrance of the first compound, Ye Xiao whispered with a slight excitement, "My first visit to my father-in-law's house, this is really a bit thrilling."

"Don't get thrilled over nothing, watch your mouth," Song Jiamin snapped sharply at him.

Recognizing the cue, Ye Xiao wisely kept silent and then walked into the compound with Song Jiamin.

The first residential compound in Minghai City was the earliest among those built, thus quite old. Despite being composed of apartment buildings, they visibly showed their age. However, getting a place in this compound was not easy.

As soon as they entered, they heard a middle-aged woman's voice calling Song Jiamin's name.

"Jiamin, is this your boyfriend?"

Ye Xiao and Song Jiamin instinctively turned to look at the woman speaking; she was the epitome of a housewife, holding groceries and some fish and meat in her hands.

Song Jiamin immediately said to the woman, "Aunt Wang, you..."

Before Song Jiamin could finish, Ye Xiao quickly went up to Aunt Wang and politely said, "Aunt Wang, you're right, I am Song Jiamin's boyfriend. You bought so much; it must be heavy. Let me help you with that."

"Oh, how embarrassing, Jiamin, your boyfriend is really thoughtful," Aunt Wang praised.

Song Jiamin was really frustrated as she glanced at Ye Xiao, who was grinning slyly at her, making her want to explain.

Yet, unabashed, Ye Xiao sincerely looked towards Aunt Wang and said, "Aunt Wang, you are too kind. This is physical work that we young people should do. If Aunt Wang needs any help in the future, just call me, I'll be right there."

Aunt Wang was utterly delighted, repeatedly praising how understanding Ye Xiao was and remarked that Song Jiamin had found a great boyfriend.

Listening on the side, Song Jiamin felt extremely exasperated, but explaining now would make Aunt Wang think that Song Jiamin was trying to deliberately hide the truth, making explanations seem like cover-ups.

Song Jiamin and Aunt Wang were quite familiar because their families lived across from each other.

"Young man, is this your first time coming to Mr. Song's house?" Aunt Wang candidly let Ye Xiao carry the groceries while smiling.

Ye Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, it's my first time, that's why I'm nervous."

Aunt Wang said, "This is your prospective father-in-law; you ought to make a good first impression. Shouldn't you bring some gifts or something? That would be more appropriate."

Ye Xiao glanced at Song Jiamin, who walked beside him looking utterly dejected, but he said, "Aunt Wang, I've thought about this too, but Jiamin's father is a pillar of Minghai City, the top authority. There are definitely people with malicious intentions watching him. I'm afraid bringing some gifts might attract unwanted gossip and that would be really inappropriate. So, I think since Mr. Song only has a daughter and I intend to wholeheartedly become his son, that would be better than any gift."

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