Chapter 400: The Jiang Family

Ning Xi glanced at Lin Xiao, who sat on the sofa with his eyes closed, resting, and nodded. “Alright, I’ll make the arrangements right away.”

As she spoke, she pulled out her phone and called the front desk, instructing them to prepare a suit immediately. She casually reported Lin Xiao’s height, weight, and measurements.

Wan Caixuan, who had been flipping through documents, couldn’t help but glance up at Ning Xi several times, a bit curious as to how Ning Xi knew Lin Xiao’s body specifications so precisely.

But Wan Caixuan was cold and proud by nature and disliked speaking unnecessarily. Since she had already decided to trust Ning Xi, she wouldn’t fuss over such a trivial matter.

Shortly after the call, someone knocked at the door of the CEO’s office, followed by a respectful female voice, “Manager Ning, I’ve brought the suit.”

“Bring it in.”

The door was gently pushed open, and a young woman in a black business suit, with a delicate and pretty face, entered holding a suit and a shoebox. She looked visibly nervous as she walked into the office.

Ning Xi took the suit from her, held it up for inspection, and nodded in satisfaction. “Very good. Thank you. Go take a break.”

“Yes, Manager Ning.”

The girl bowed to Ning Xi and Wan Caixuan, then sneaked a peek at Lin Xiao on the sofa before retreating and gently closing the office door behind her.

“Lin Xiao, come, quickly try on this suit for your big sister to see.” Wan Caixuan pulled Lin Xiao up, stuffed the suit into his arms, and pushed him into the changing room next door to the office.

Lin Xiao had never been interested in material things, but it was hard to refuse the kindness of a beautiful woman. So he followed Ning Xi’s suggestion and changed into the suit.

When Lin Xiao reappeared before the two women, both Ning Xi and Wan Caixuan had a glint of surprise in their eyes.

The suit was a sophisticated dark blue, made of fine fabric with exquisite craftsmanship, and it fit him perfectly, almost as if it had been tailored just for him.

Dressed in a suit, Lin Xiao appeared tall and lean, with broad shoulders and a slim waist. Coupled with his composed, indifferent demeanor, it was as if he had become a different person altogether.

Ning Xi’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Lin Xiao, her gaze burning. If Wan Caixuan hadn’t been present, she might have thrown herself at him already. “Big sister really has an eye for this stuff. Who dares say Lin Xiao isn’t handsome in this suit?”

“Indeed, very handsome.” A hint of appreciation appeared on Wan Caixuan’s face as she circled Lin Xiao once. “Lin Xiao, since you’re dressed, let’s head out now.”

“Alright,” Lin Xiao nodded.

The three walked out of the CEO’s office. Ning Xi leaned in and whispered to Lin Xiao, “Lin Xiao, be careful. Protect Miss, and protect yourself too.”

Lin Xiao smiled slightly. “Don’t worry, Sister Ning. I know what to do.”

Ning Xi looked at Wan Caixuan ahead, then suddenly tiptoed and pecked Lin Xiao on the lips, giggling as she said, “That’s your reward in advance. Work hard, okay?”

Lin Xiao hadn’t expected Ning Xi to be so bold, daring to kiss him even with Wan Caixuan present. He froze for a moment before instinctively touching his lips, about to say something, only for Ning Xi’s soft hand to press over his mouth.

“Go now. We’ll talk next time,” Ning Xi said with a blush, her eyes tender and glowing.

Lin Xiao swallowed the words on his lips, waved to Ning Xi, and caught up with Wan Caixuan, entering the CEO’s private elevator with her.

The elevator doors slowly closed, blocking Ning Xi’s view.

She stood still, lost in thought. After a long while, she gave a self-mocking smile.

“What’s this feeling…? Lin Xiao’s not even being taken away by Miss, so why do I feel a little sad?”

Leaving aside Ning Xi’s thoughts, after exiting the CEO’s office, Lin Xiao and Wan Caixuan took the elevator down to the underground parking lot.

A sapphire-blue Lamborghini stood before them, its surface spotless and gleaming.

“Let’s take my car.”

Wan Caixuan opened her handbag and handed Lin Xiao the Lamborghini’s keys.

Lin Xiao accepted the keys, opened the door for Wan Caixuan, then took the driver’s seat. Once she had fastened her seatbelt, he stepped on the accelerator. The Lamborghini roared with a low growl and shot forward like a streak of blue lightning.

***

Central District.

The most prosperous area in Jinghai City, home to dignitaries, elites, and the wealthy.

Other districts also had upscale residences, but none could compare to the Central District.

This was thanks to its prime geographical location—facing water, backed by mountains, peaceful surroundings, and convenient transportation.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that grabbing any random person on the street here might yield a multimillionaire. That old man strolling through the park might be a retired high-ranking official.

Luxury cars worth millions lined the streets. Passersby were either well-dressed professionals or stylish, seductive women.

In the southeast of the Central District stood a sprawling estate.

This estate was roughly the size of a golf course. In a district where land was as valuable as gold, owning such a property was itself a symbol of status and power.

The estate belonged to someone with the surname Jiang—Jiang Shiliu. Though his name sounded plain, those who knew its weight would never forget it.

Because before that name, two more words must be added: Xia Country’s Jiang family.

The Jiang family, like the Wan, Le, and Zhao families, was a long-standing and powerful clan.

Over a thousand years, the Jiang family had accumulated wealth rivaling nations. When it came to riches, the Jiang family was unmatched—even the Wan family couldn’t compare.

Jiang Shiliu was a leading figure among the Jiang family’s younger generation, a strong contender for the future patriarch. He held a position in the Jiang family akin to Wan Caixuan’s in the Wan family.

This estate in Jinghai City was merely one of Jiang Shiliu’s lesser properties. Though worth billions, it didn’t even rank in his top ten holdings.

At this moment, at the center of the estate by a massive swimming pool, Jiang Shiliu lay on a recliner in swimming trunks, squinting at the various beauties playing in the pool, while talking on the phone with Wan Shixuan.

He was strikingly handsome, with chiseled features and a tall, muscular build—the very embodiment of the phrase “tall, rich, and handsome.”

On either side of Jiang Shiliu lay two bikini-clad teenage girls—both looked alike, clearly twin sisters. One held a phone, the other a glass of juice.

“Wan Bro, I heard things haven’t been going too well for you lately?” Jiang Shiliu took a sip of juice and playfully pinched the cheek of the girl holding it, making her giggle. He spoke lazily into the phone.

“So you called just to laugh at me?” Several seconds later, Wan Shixuan’s cold voice came through the line.