Chapter 210: Isn’t It Comfortable?

“Hmph, looks like you still have your wits about you and haven’t been completely bewitched by your Lin Xiao.” Wan Caixuan said jealously, giving Lin Xiao another glare, which left him feeling puzzled. “But what I wanted to tell you is that we caught him off guard this time.”

“What? Miss, did you find Wan Shixuan’s exact location?”

“Yes, we did, and Lin Xiao went in alone and wiped them out.”

“No way! Did Lin Xiao… Did Lin Xiao capture Wan Shixuan?” Ning Xi stopped in her tracks, repeating herself in disbelief, then asked suspiciously, “Miss, you’re not joking with me, are you? This isn’t funny at all.”

“I’m not joking. We didn’t capture Wan Shixuan himself, but we did get his stand-in. The White Night Squad is currently taking him to a secret base,” Wan Caixuan said, pouting.

Ning Xi felt a bit disappointed at this, but her face soon showed a hint of excitement.

“Capturing the stand-in is good too. At least it’s a lesson for Wan Shixuan, and we can get some information from the stand-in.”

“Don’t be too happy just yet. Your Lin Xiao is injured. Bring the medical kit over quickly,” Wan Caixuan’s brief smile vanished, and she spoke with a deliberately stern face.

Ning Xi’s heart skipped a beat, and her excitement vanished, replaced by urgency.

“Lin Xiao is injured? Is it serious? Does he need to go to the hospital? Why didn’t he tell me just now?”

She asked a barrage of questions, her concern for Lin Xiao evident.

“Maybe… probably… It’s somewhat serious,” Wan Caixuan said slowly, dragging out her words deliberately.

Lin Xiao, sitting next to Wan Caixuan, had already figured out that she was joking with Ning Xi. He couldn’t help but shake his head secretly and close his eyes again, pretending to sleep. He didn’t want to get involved.

However, Ning Xi didn’t realize this. The saying “concern leads to confusion” proved true as she fell right into Wan Caixuan’s trap, her voice even changing.

“Miss, where is Lin Xiao injured? Is it serious? If it’s serious, I’ll contact the hospital right away!”

Seeing Ning Xi so nervous, Wan Caixuan felt a bit guilty about joking with her and lightly coughed before saying, “It’s not that serious. He’s just exhausted and has some minor injuries. Just bring the medical kit, and we’ll meet at the company parking lot.”

“Alright, I’ll head out immediately.”

Ning Xi let out a long breath, patted her chest in relief, and put down her phone to start getting dressed.

Halfway through getting dressed, Ning Xi suddenly realized that Wan Caixuan had been teasing her about Lin Xiao.

“If you want to play tricks, Miss Wan, don’t blame me for playing along. We’ll see who gets the last laugh,” Ning Xi thought, smiling mischievously like a fox.

About half an hour later, Wan Caixuan drove the Rolls-Royce into the parking lot of the Brilliant Tower.

Ning Xi was already there, holding a medical kit, anxiously waiting next to her Ferrari.

Perhaps because she had hurried out, Ning Xi hadn’t had time to dress up. Her tousled hair hung loosely over her shoulders, and her fair, unadorned face added a touch of elegance to her usual charm.

As soon as Lin Xiao got out of the car, Ning Xi rushed over and threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist.

“Lin Xiao, are you alright?” she asked, looking up at him.

“Yes, I’m fine.”

Soft and warm in his arms, Lin Xiao was in a dilemma. He was unsure whether to hold her or push her away, especially with Wan Caixuan glaring at him. He stood there like a block of wood.

Ning Xi turned her head from Lin Xiao’s embrace and winked at Wan Caixuan, making a funny face.

Seeing this, Wan Caixuan felt a surge of indescribable emotions. A mix of jealousy and bitterness made her incredibly frustrated.

This unfamiliar feeling was new to Wan Caixuan, leaving her quite panicked.

Wan Caixuan knew Ning Xi was doing this on purpose to get back at her for the earlier joke, but even knowing this, she couldn’t control her gloominess.

Bang!

Wan Caixuan slammed the car door shut and walked over to them with an expressionless face.

“Ning Xi, what are you doing?” she said harshly.

Ning Xi released her arms and stepped out of Lin Xiao’s embrace, smiling slyly.

“Miss, are you angry?”

Wan Caixuan’s heart raced, and she huffed, “Why would I be angry? Usually, you can hug him as long as you want, but right now, the most important thing is to treat Lin Xiao’s injuries.”

Her words sounded a bit like she was protesting too much.

“I know, I just couldn’t help myself after not seeing Lin Xiao all day.”

Ning Xi knew her young lady had thin skin, and if she continued, Wan Caixuan might get embarrassed and angry, so she wisely changed the subject.

“Lin Xiao, how are you feeling now?”

“Nothing serious, just some superficial wounds, and I feel a bit tired,” Lin Xiao replied with a smile.

If it weren’t for Xuan Yue and the need to be wary of her secret techniques, he probably wouldn’t even feel tired. To him, Wan Shixuan’s so-called inescapable trap was nothing more than child’s play.

“I’m glad you’re okay,” Ning Xi said, relieved.

Wan Caixuan looked at Lin Xiao, then at Ning Xi, her eyes flickering.

She keenly sensed that Lin Xiao’s attitude toward her was subtly different from his attitude toward Ning Xi. It seemed he was closer to Ning Xi.

And indeed, that was the case.

In Lin Xiao’s eyes, Ning Xi was like a dear friend, making him feel very warm and comfortable.

Wan Caixuan, on the other hand, was like a high and lofty goddess. She had not only stunning beauty but also a dignified and noble demeanor, and she came from an exceptionally prestigious background. There was always an indescribable barrier between Lin Xiao and her.

Realizing this, Wan Caixuan felt even more frustrated. She wanted to say something to Lin Xiao but ultimately decided against it.

Having received an elite education from a young age, she instinctively guarded against others. Even though she now trusted Lin Xiao immensely, she couldn’t help but keep everyone out of her inner world.

“Lin Xiao, it’s already late. Let’s take care of your wounds first,” Wan Caixuan said in a deliberately cold tone.

She did not want to appear too gentle with Lin Xiao in Ning Xi’s presence.

Lin Xiao nodded and sat on the hood of the Rolls-Royce. Ning Xi opened the medical kit, took out a bottle of alcohol, and cleaned the wounds on Lin Xiao’s hand.

Ning Xi’s movements were very gentle, each action careful and precise. Her entire demeanor radiated a soft, feminine glow.

Wan Caixuan stood by, watching Ning Xi tend to Lin Xiao’s wounds.

She wanted to help, but, having been born with a silver spoon in her mouth and used to a life of ease, she didn’t know how to handle such tasks.

So, she could only stand there and watch, knowing that if she tried to help, she would only get in the way. Wan Caixuan was well aware of her limitations.

Lin Xiao’s wounds were not severe, just minor superficial injuries. Ning Xi quickly finished treating and bandaging them.

After finishing, Ning Xi exhaled deeply, stood up straight, and stretched.

She patted Lin Xiao on the shoulder and said proudly, “How was it? My technique isn’t bad, right? Feels pretty good, doesn’t it?”

“…”

Lin Xiao caught the double meaning in her words, and his mouth twitched. He didn’t know how to respond.

Wan Caixuan, with a stern face, huffed, “Since the wounds have been treated, let’s go back. I’ll assign someone to interrogate the stand-in.”

“Alright.”