Chapter 341: You’re Mine Today

Lin Xiao glanced at Huang Caixing, instantly recognizing her playful act. He chuckled but said nothing.

The two girls were utterly exhausted. After washing up, they said goodnight to Lin Xiao, supported each other into their room, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Lin Xiao also returned to his room to rest. Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he entered a state of complete relaxation, clearing his mind.

Ever since reaching the Flowing Force stage, his need for sleep had decreased significantly, while his meditation time had increased.

The higher the cultivation, the less sleep was required. It was said that once someone broke through to the Transcendent Force stage, they could completely replace sleep with meditation.

Lin Xiao hadn’t reached that stage yet, but he only needed three hours of sleep each night to remain fully energized.

***

The next morning, at 5 AM, as the first light of dawn broke across the horizon, Lin Xiao opened his eyes on time.

Without making a sound, he rose, dressed, and leapt out the window. Mid-air, he flipped once, landing silently below—no more than a whisper in the wind. His movement was unreal, like a panther slipping through the night.

With each stride covering several meters, Lin Xiao became a blur, streaking through the empty streets at full speed.

At this hour, the roads were completely deserted, allowing Lin Xiao to run freely without holding back. The scenery on both sides flashed past rapidly, his figure cutting through the wind like lightning.

In the blink of an eye, he had already covered a hundred meters.

He ran three laps around before finally warming up, with steam rising from his heated skin.

***

Outside Guanglai High School.

Yuan Yu and Huang Caixing stood side by side, saying goodbye to Lin Xiao, who was seated in his Cayenne.

They were both acknowledged school beauties, admired by countless students. Yet, they had always kept their distance from others, never showing any particular interest in anyone.

Now, however, they were acting so close to a man, drawing countless stares and whispers from students and teachers alike.

Some who recognized Lin Xiao from previous school drop-offs had complicated expressions on their faces.

But neither Yuan Yu nor Huang Caixing cared in the slightest.

“Big Brother Lin, we’re off to class. See you tonight.” Huang Caixing leaned into the window, half her body inside the car, and blew him a kiss with her lips puckered.

Yuan Yu wasn’t as bold. She simply smiled softly, standing behind Huang Caixing, and waved her fair hand at Lin Xiao before pulling Huang Caixing away.

“Come on, we’re going to be late.”

Huang Caixing reluctantly followed, turning back every few steps, unwilling to part.

Lin Xiao watched them enter the school before turning his car around, heading toward Brilliant Tower.

Ever since Wan Caixuan left Jinghai, Lin Xiao hadn’t gone to the Brilliant Tower for several days. After all, he was her personal bodyguard. With the employer gone, there was nothing for him to do at the company.

But not showing up for too long wasn’t ideal either, so since he had free time today, he figured he’d check in.

Halfway there, his phone rang.

Lin Xiao picked it up and saw it was Ning Xi.

As soon as he answered, her playfully complaining voice came through.

“Lin Xiao, ever since Miss left, you haven’t shown up at all. Do I mean nothing to you?”

Lin Xiao immediately felt a bit guilty.

“Uh, Sister Ning Xi, I was busy these past few days. I was just on my way to the company now.”

“Really? You sure you’re not just saying that because I called?”

“…” Lin Xiao fell silent, because—honestly—it did sound that way.

“Haha, just messing with you~” Ning Xi’s lazy voice came through. “I’ve been exhausted these past few days. I haven’t even gone home to sleep. I finally got Miss’s mess cleaned up, and even though there’s still a lot to do, I’ve decided to take a day off.”

She yawned lightly.

“So, Lin Xiao, forget about work today. You’re mine. We haven’t seen each other in days, after all.”

“No problem.” Lin Xiao agreed without hesitation.

In a way, Ning Xi was one of the closest people to him. From the very beginning, she had looked out for him, and he could never bring himself to refuse her.

Truthfully, his main reason for wanting to visit Brilliant Tower today was to check on Ning Xi—otherwise, with Wan Caixuan gone, there really was no point in going.

“Hehe, good! Come pick me up at the company entrance.”

“I’ll be there soon.”

Twenty minutes later, Lin Xiao’s Cayenne pulled up outside Brilliant Tower.

From a distance, he saw a stunning figure standing at the entrance, waving at him excitedly.

Seeing Ning Xi after several days, Lin Xiao couldn’t help but feel a jolt of amazement.

She wore a light purple blouse and black straight-leg pants that perfectly highlighted her slender waist and long, toned legs. Just standing there, she was a breathtaking sight. Her slightly wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her delicate face had only a touch of makeup. Her rosy lips curled into a teasing smile, exuding a mature and seductive charm.

Ning Xi walked over and studied Lin Xiao’s face for a moment. Then, without warning, she threw herself into his arms, wrapping him in a tight hug.

“Lin Xiao, did you miss me?”

Her soft curves pressed against him, sending a faint floral fragrance into his senses.

A ripple of emotion stirred in Lin Xiao’s otherwise calm heart.

“Yes,” he murmured into her ear.

Ning Xi’s smile blossomed, as radiant as blooming flowers.

“Hmm~ At least you have a conscience. You haven’t forgotten me.” She gently caressed the sharp angles of his face, her bright eyes locked onto his. “So tell me… where are you taking me today?”

Whenever Ning Xi spoke to Lin Xiao, her voice always carried a delicate, sultry tone, soft yet teasing—sweet enough to melt bones, but never overly cloying.

Lin Xiao could feel that from the moment she hugged him, they had become the center of attention.

Whether it was the security guards at the entrance or the employees passing by, everyone was staring at them with complicated expressions.

They all recognized him. He was the CEO’s personal bodyguard and Head of Logistics, Lin Xiao.

But their reactions varied.

The security team had long been in awe of Lin Xiao. Seeing him act so intimately with Ning Xi, they only felt admiration.

“Brother Lin is truly next level. Not only is he a martial arts master, but he’s also got serious game. Even Manager Ning fell for him. He’s our idol!”

On the other hand, the corporate employees were boiling with jealousy.

“That guy? What’s so great about him? What does Manager Ning see in him?”

“Hmph! He’s not even that handsome! I look way better!”

But despite their resentment, no one dared to say a word aloud.

After all, Ning Xi had already established her authority in the company. She was someone they feared as much as they admired.