Chapter 1338 - 1314: Flirting and Jealousy

Chapter 1338: Chapter 1314: Flirting and Jealousy

Xun Xiangxiang showed up in Sin City almost every day; wherever Xiao Lin was, she would definitely be there too. Her presence didn’t cause much inconvenience to anyone—most of the time she just stayed quietly by herself, watching Xiao Lin’s busy figure. Only one person had always treated her like an enemy and kept his guard up against her.

Chu Qi could always smell a scent on Xun Xiangxiang that shouldn’t be there. This time the fragrance was a bit stronger than last time, but the same underlying smell was also more obvious. He’d wanted to tell Xiao Lin several times, yet every time he was blocked by Xun Xiangxiang—whether on purpose or not, he couldn’t tell. All of Chu Qi’s anxiety, however, was clearly seen by another person.

Following behind Xiao Lin and Xun Xiangxiang, Chu Qi suddenly felt someone flash out from behind him; just as he was about to counterattack, he was yanked into the mall’s emergency exit passage.

"It’s me!" From the voice, Chu Qi recognized Yelü Shou. He didn’t struggle; he just patted Yelü Shou’s hand lightly, signaling him to let go.

"You’re practically broadcasting to everyone that Xiao Lin is in danger. You’re way too obvious. Even if someone is suspicious, they won’t make a move like this." Yelü Shou directly voiced Chu Qi’s doubts. "You’re suspecting that girl?"

Chu Qi nodded. "Young Master Xiao wants me to find that Boss Xing, and I can only identify him by scent. This girl has it on her, but I’m not sure. This time the fragrance is stronger than it was in the hotel before—very close."

"Xun Xiangxiang?" Yelü Shou was puzzled too. Anyone who appeared around Xiao Lin, he would investigate thoroughly. This woman named Xun Xiangxiang had no issues on the surface, whether in Yanjing or in the United States. Apart from some contact with Quan Mingyuan in Palermo, there was nothing particularly suspicious about her. So why were Chu Qi and Consort Ling both so resistant to this girl?

"I’ll go check again, but don’t startle the snake in the grass just yet." Yelü Shou said to Chu Qi. He could see Chu Qi’s doubts and anxiousness. "Lin isn’t that weak. You’ve already mentioned your suspicions to him, so he’ll keep an eye on her. Don’t worry."

"No, I’m not worried about Young Master Xiao; I’m worried about something else." Chu Qi told Yelü Shou what had happened at the banquet that night. Xiao Lin and Shao Qinyi had spoken alone in the room, and since he hadn’t been there, he had no idea what kind of deal had been made between them. But after they came back, Xiao Lin completely accepted Xun Xiangxiang’s presence, which only made Chu Qi more certain that this girl’s identity was special.

"I tested Xun Xiangxiang. She’s not that person. She doesn’t have the background; she couldn’t pull those things off. I think that Boss Xing you mentioned might have once been around her. Doesn’t she have some ties with Quan Mingyuan? Scents follow people around—she probably just happened to cross paths with him."

"Yelü Shou, look into Ye Yunyun." Chu Qi suddenly named someone. Yelü Shou’s words had reminded him: if it wasn’t Xun Xiangxiang, and the scent followed a person, then the reasonable explanation for the lingering fragrance was that someone around her was using that perfume.

"Xun Xiangxiang’s stepmother?" Yelü Shou thought for a moment and understood why Chu Qi would think that way. "Got it. While I’m gone these next few days, Lin will be in your hands."

"You’re going to check it out yourself?" Chu Qi was taken aback.

"Anything that concerns Lin personally, I handle it myself." Yelü Shou smiled indifferently. "If that woman turns out to be this Boss Xing you mentioned, that’d really be unexpected."

Chu Qi suddenly vanished from behind them, and Xun Xiangxiang felt it was strange. She grabbed Xiao Lin’s arm. "Brother Xiao, your bodyguard is slacking off and skipping work."

"The one who skips the most is you, isn’t it? Even if you don’t have a business to manage, you still have homework. Yet you’re here with me every day; among all the people cutting class, you’re at the top. But Chu Qi doesn’t skip work. Isn’t he standing right there?" Xiao Lin pointed to his left, and Xun Xiangxiang immediately saw Chu Qi leaning against a pillar.

"Oh my God, is he a ghost? How did he suddenly end up in front of us?" Xun Xiangxiang’s exaggerated expression made Xiao Lin laugh. He’d been smiling a lot lately, all thanks to Xun Xiangxiang. But in someone else’s eyes, that smile was nothing but poison.

Standing on the fifth floor, Murong Lengyue saw a scene that was even more vivid than the photos. Her beautiful pupils were filled with resentment; she forced herself to suppress the urge to rush down and question him. Murong Lengyue cast a cold glance at Xun Xiangxiang, then turned and left.

Xiao Lin’s lips curled as he glanced in the direction Murong Lengyue had left. The hand that had been resting on Xun Xiangxiang’s hair withdrew, and he put a bit of distance between them. That decision immediately drew Xun Xiangxiang’s displeasure.

"Brother Xiao, you..."

"Xiangxiang, things haven’t been peaceful around me lately. You shouldn’t come here anymore. I heard your parents will be leaving soon; you should go back with them." Xiao Lin spoke very seriously, but Xun Xiangxiang’s eyes suddenly turned red.

"I don’t want to go back!" Xun Xiangxiang looked heartbreakingly lovable as she cried. "Brother Xiao, tell my parents and let me stay here to study! I want to be with Brother Xiao."

"No. Last time on Black Street, you and Xiaoxue were both in danger. I can’t leave you here. Brother Xiao has a very powerful enemy he has to deal with. If you stay, you’ll only cause me trouble."

"No, Xiangxiang will help you get rid of those bad guys." The words burst out of Xun Xiangxiang, and Xiao Lin looked at her suspiciously.

"I know who Brother Xiao’s enemy is. Xiangxiang hates him too, but he does business with Mom, so I’m forced to deal with him as well." Xun Xiangxiang continued, "But Xiangxiang knows how to handle him."

"Oh? You know who he is?" Xiao Lin seized the opportunity to ask.

"Quan Mingyuan! Just looking at him is annoying. He’s always targeting you and even wants to kill you."

"Even Brother Xiao finds him hard to deal with. What can a little kid like you do? I appreciate the thought. Tonight I’ll have dinner with your parents, and then you’ll go back with them." Xiao Lin continued to gently ruffle Xun Xiangxiang’s soft hair, even more convinced in his heart that she wasn’t that Boss Xing.

"Don’t worry about it. I said I have a way, so I do!" Seeing that Xiao Lin looked down on her like this, Xun Xiangxiang’s lips pouted high, higher still.

"No. Brother Xiao can’t let you do something so dangerous. You’re not allowed to act recklessly." Xiao Lin placed both hands firmly on her shoulders, his tone serious. "If you don’t explain clearly, I’ll go ask your parents myself. Don’t tell me you’re mixed up with the gangs here too? Didn’t you learn your lesson from the trouble you caused in Yanjing?"

Seeing that Xiao Lin was truly angry, Xun Xiangxiang didn’t dare talk nonsense anymore. "I didn’t. It’s just that my family knows some of those people. Spending a bit of money to hire an assassin to take care of Quan Mingyuan is still doable."

"I’ll handle this myself. You stay out of it." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)