Chapter 209: Matter Resolved!

Jinghai City.

At the foot of the mountain.

After leaving the villa, Lin Xiao carried Wan Shixuan’s stand-in and arrived at the foot of the mountain outside the villa.

He walked out from the darkness like a ghost, standing by the roadside, waiting.

Before long, a brand-new Rolls-Royce drove up from a distance, followed by two off-road vehicles.

The Rolls-Royce stopped abruptly beside Lin Xiao. The window rolled down, revealing Wan Caixuan’s stunningly beautiful face.

With the bright car headlights illuminating her, her cheekbones looked breathtakingly exquisite.

“President Wan, you were right. Wan Shixuan wasn’t in the villa. The person inside was his stand-in,” Lin Xiao said.

Hearing this, Wan Caixuan frowned slightly but quickly relaxed.

She said, “I expected as much. Given Wan Shixuan’s cowardice, it’s normal. As long as you’re safe, that’s what matters.”

Her bright eyes glanced casually at the stand-in on Lin Xiao’s shoulder, then at Lin Xiao himself. With her eyebrows slightly furrowed, she said, “Lin Xiao, hand the stand-in over to the others and get in the car.”

Lin Xiao nodded slightly, handed the stand-in to the members of the White Night Squad who had gotten out of the off-road vehicle, then opened the Rolls-Royce door and sat in the front passenger seat.

Wan Caixuan then instructed the White Night Squad leader, Xiang Wentian, “Take the stand-in back first. Make sure no one tracks you. Don’t do anything to him without my orders. Wait for me to handle everything.”

After receiving Wan Caixuan’s orders, the two off-road vehicles quickly turned around and drove back the way they came.

Wan Caixuan then started the Rolls-Royce and drove Lin Xiao toward the main urban area of Jinghai City.

“Are you really okay?” Wan Caixuan asked casually while driving.

Her eyes frequently glanced at Lin Xiao’s hands. Although she didn’t say anything, her actions clearly conveyed her concern.

“It’s just a superficial wound, nothing serious,” Lin Xiao leaned back in the seat, eyes closed, and replied lazily.

During the previous battle, although Lin Xiao was confident, his mind was still tense. Additionally, he had to be wary of Xuan Yue, which further drained his energy. Now that he was relaxed, he felt utterly exhausted.

In the past, if Lin Xiao had spoken to her this casually, Wan Caixuan would have felt uncomfortable. But now, she had no complaints because what Lin Xiao had done for her far exceeded the duties of a bodyguard.

After a long silence, Wan Caixuan finally said softly, “Lin Xiao, thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

“What do you think I should do with Wan Shixuan’s stand-in?” Wan Caixuan asked quietly, pursing her lips.

Perhaps even Wan Caixuan herself hadn’t realized that after going through so much, she was becoming increasingly reliant on Lin Xiao, even seeking his opinion on such matters.

Lin Xiao opened his eyes and glanced at Wan Caixuan’s beautiful face.

“Since he is Wan Shixuan’s stand-in, he must know something about Wan Shixuan. However, he seems very loyal. Lock him up for a few days before interrogating him,” he said.

“I suppose that’s all we can do.” Wan Caixuan nodded thoughtfully. “Although we didn’t capture Wan Shixuan this time, this still dealt him a significant blow.”

Lin Xiao grunted in acknowledgment and said, “By the way, although Wan Shixuan wasn’t in the villa, he must be nearby. He was controlling things through the surveillance cameras and a miniature earpiece. The villa isn’t far from Jiangbei City, so Wan Shixuan is either in Jinghai City or Jiangbei City.”

“Jiangbei City, huh?” Wan Caixuan nodded thoughtfully.

The car fell silent again, but soon Lin Xiao’s phone rang.

Lin Xiao took out his phone and answered it.

“Lin Xiao, big sister misses you. What are you doing?” Ning Xi’s sweet voice came through the phone.

Lin Xiao wasn’t surprised to receive Ning Xi’s call because she had been calling him every night lately, chatting with him for at least ten minutes.

If Ning Xi didn’t call, Lin Xiao would find it odd.

Ning Xi’s voice was loud, and the car was quiet, so Wan Caixuan could hear her.

Wan Caixuan’s face immediately darkened, and her good mood was considerably dampened.

‘Ning Xi is talking to Lin Xiao in such an intimate tone. What is their relationship?’

Wan Caixuan wondered, instinctively slowing down the Rolls-Royce to eavesdrop on their conversation.

“I’m with the president right now,” Lin Xiao replied concisely.

“With Miss Wan?” Ning Xi’s voice rose, sounding a bit surprised, but then she laughed mischievously, “It’s so late, what are you two doing together? Are you up to something naughty behind my back?”

Listening in, Wan Caixuan’s cheeks turned red. She was naturally thin-skinned, and Ning Xi’s suggestive words made her feel like her face was on fire, leaving her completely uncomfortable.

“Nothing, just finished some work and am about to head back to the main urban area,” Lin Xiao said stoically, unaffected by Ning Xi’s teasing.

“What kind of work keeps you out this late?” Ning Xi asked curiously.

Lin Xiao opened his eyes and glanced at Wan Caixuan, who happened to be looking at him too. Their eyes met, making Wan Caixuan’s heart skip a beat. She quickly looked away, her eyes flickering.

“I’ll let her explain it to you,” Lin Xiao said, handing the phone to Wan Caixuan.

Wan Caixuan rolled her eyes at Lin Xiao and took the phone with one hand while steering with the other.

“Ning Xi, I was just about to contact you. There’s something I need to tell you.”

On the other end, Ning Xi was lazily lying on a sofa, her long black hair cascading like a cloud. She was wearing only a black silk nightgown, exposing her long, fair legs. Her alluring body was fully on display.

“Miss Wan, just tell me what it is,” Ning Xi said with a playful smile. “But if you want me to teach you how to chase Lin Xiao, forget it. I won’t help you.”

Wan Caixuan resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said irritably, “Only a fool would ask you for that. Ning Xi, you seem very relaxed right now. Did you know that Wan Shixuan has come to Jiangnan Province?”

Ning Xi, who had been drowsy, suddenly perked up at Wan Caixuan’s words. She sat up immediately.

“What? Wan Shixuan is in Jiangnan Province? Really? Where exactly?”

“Of course, it’s true. Why would I lie to you? He should be in Jiangbei City.”

Ning Xi jumped off the sofa and paced back and forth in her room, anxious.

“That guy must be after us. Miss Wan, we need to prepare thoroughly to avoid being caught off guard. He’s already sent people to assassinate you once. Who knows what else he’s capable of?”