Xia Qingling entered, her first shout being Lin Xiaotian's name, which made Dong Lin angry.
"Qingling," Dong Lin called out.
Xia Qingling smiled slightly and replied politely.
However, she didn't have time to spend with Dong Lin now; she had more pressing matters.
"Xiaotian, come with me for a moment." Xia Qingling grabbed Lin Xiaotian's hand.
She did this partly to cover up the lie she had told earlier, and partly to make it clear to Dong Lin that she and Lin Xiaotian were now a couple, and that Dong Lin should back off.
But she didn't expect that seeing this, Dong Lin, who would have immediately opposed Lin Xiaotian without a second thought, now felt a surge of fighting spirit.
Dong Lin knew very well that Xia Qingling didn't like him, but what did that matter?
He just wanted to have Xia Qingling, something he had wanted from the past to the present.
Before, he had thought of impressing Xia Qingling by pursuing her step by step, but now, without him realizing it, he had developed other ideas.
The two left unhurriedly, leaving everyone present looking at each other in bewilderment.
Soon, everyone's gaze naturally fell on Dong Lin.
It was said that the Xia and Dong families would have an arranged marriage in the future, and among the Dong family, Dong Lin was the only heir. Among the Xia family, Xia Qingling was the only daughter. In the eyes of many, these two were practically engaged.
But the current scene was extremely awkward.
Seeing the undisguised anger on Dong Lin's face, everyone became nervous.
This time they had been invited by Dong Lin to deal with Lin Xiaotian, but instead, they had been utterly defeated by Lin Xiaotian. If they went back, Dong Lin would surely blame them.
They were well aware of the temper of this young master Dong, and going back would not just involve a scolding.
"Useless, a bunch of useless people!"
"You haven't found out anything all day. How can you call yourselves elites? I think you're just trash!"
Dong Lin's roar echoed.
When he had arrived that morning, he had been full of confidence, thinking that Lin Xiaotian could be easily handled. Who would have thought that after a day, the situation had completely reversed?
Meanwhile, Lin Xiaotian was led by Xia Qingling to her consultation room.
Upon entering the consultation room, Xia Qingling glanced nervously around. Seeing that no one was there, she carefully closed the door.
"What exactly is going on?" Lin Xiaotian was bewildered by Xia Qingling's actions.
"Xiaotian, can you promise me something?"
Seeing Xia Qingling's solemn expression, Lin Xiaotian couldn't help but frown. This was the first time he had seen such a troubled look on her face.
"What is it?"
"It's just..."
Then, Xia Qingling told Lin Xiaotian about Elder Xia's request for her to bring Lin Xiaotian to meet him.
After listening, Lin Xiaotian replied resolutely:
"No!"
"Xiaotian, can't you help me?" Xia Qingling pleaded.
"I've already helped you! Didn't I pretend to be your boyfriend last time?"
"Then see it through to the end and help me one more time!"
"If I help you again, will my good name be left?"
"I'm telling you, quite a few people know you're my boyfriend now. If you don't help me, I'll make it public, and then Lin Qing will know..." Xia Qingling appeared very distressed.
Lin Xiaotian was taken aback, "Are you threatening me?"
"I have no choice! My family is putting too much pressure on me."
"No! That's your problem, I won't help." Lin Xiaotian shook his head and refused.
"I saw how intimate you and Lin Qing were in the car last time. I have photos!"
Lin Xiaotian remained dismissive.
"I remember that beautiful woman from Jinsha Village who was at your place last time. If she knew about your situation here..." Xia Qingling looked up, deep in thought.
"Damn it..." Lin Xiaotian's eyes widened.
"You..."
"Do you agree or not?" Xia Qingling pouted, looking at him indifferently.
Lin Xiaotian was furious.
It was said that women and petty people are difficult to deal with, and he was experiencing it today.
"If you don't agree, then forget it." Xia Qingling said, and then turned to leave.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Lin Xiaotian directly stopped her.
"Okay, okay, I agree... I agree, alright?"
"You can't go back on your word, can you?" Xia Qingling's lips curled slightly upwards.
"Then you have to promise me that you'll keep it a secret, and that you'll clean up the mess afterwards," Lin Xiaotian said seriously.
Xia Qingling smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, I've thought of everything."
"I'll tell my family that I don't like you anymore and that we've broken up. Wouldn't that solve the problem?"
Lin Xiaotian thought about it and realized that this was indeed a good solution. Although he would be the one dumped, it was better than a complete breakdown with Xia Qingling.
"Okay! It's a deal!" Lin Xiaotian said.
"Then wait for me to arrange the time, and we'll meet then!"
...
After leaving the Guoyi Medical Hall, Lin Xiaotian felt exhausted both physically and mentally.
He hadn't expected to be played by Xia Qingling.
As he was feeling indignant, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in the distance.
Lin Xiaotian looked closely and saw that the person walking ahead was Guo Linqing.
Thinking that Xia Qingling had used Guo Linqing to threaten him, Lin Xiaotian felt dejected. This made him instinctively stop, even though he had initially wanted to go up and say hello.
Just as Lin Xiaotian was about to leave, he suddenly realized something was not right.
A short distance away from Guo Linqing, two men seemed to be subtly watching her.
Recalling the incident where he had beaten up Cao Yuntian last time, he had stood up for Guo Linqing. Although Cao Yuntian had become much more obedient since then, no one could guarantee that Cao Yuntian wouldn't make another move against Guo Linqing.
After all, he had learned from Zhang Bichi that Guo Linqing was one of the many women who could arouse desire in Cao Yuntian.
Given Cao Yuntian's previous obsession with Qin Yuxiang, it was not impossible that he would target Guo Linqing.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiaotian couldn't help but stop.
At this moment, Guo Linqing had already boarded a bus, and the two young men followed the bus on their electric scooters.
Lin Xiaotian felt a certain responsibility for Guo Linqing's situation and naturally wouldn't just leave.
After the two young men set off, Lin Xiaotian also followed them.
As it was rush hour, the bus was moving very slowly, so Lin Xiaotian could easily keep up with the two youths.
About an hour later, as Guo Linqing got off the bus, the two youths also dismounted their electric scooters.
Lin Xiaotian remembered that Guo Linqing's rented apartment was not far from here, and the security at this residential complex was practically non-existent, allowing anyone to enter. When the two youths entered the complex, the security guard only glanced at them casually before letting them in.
Lin Xiaotian sighed and followed them.