The hall was silent.

Time seemed to stand still.

After a brief exchange of glances, Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue both looked away.

Luo Xiu glanced at the handsome young man beside her, and for some reason, he felt a bit uneasy.

Lin Xiyue noticed Luo Xiu's gaze. Her lips pressed together and her fingers clutched the hem of her clothes. She wanted to explain, but felt there was no need. She then looked at Xu Qianqing sitting behind Luo Xiu, and for some reason, she too felt a bit uneasy, as if pricked by a needle.

There had long been rumors in the company about Luo Xiu and Xu Qianqing. But she hadn't paid them any mind at the time, nor had she cared to. She just never expected that Luo Xiu would still be with Xu Qianqing, even though they no longer worked together.

In the ensuing silence, Luo Xiu nodded at Lin Xiyue as a greeting, and she nodded back in acknowledgment.

Afterward, Lin Xiyue walked toward the Bentley with the handsome young man.

The engine roared to life, and the car gradually drove away.

Luo Xiu twisted the throttle, and his little electric scooter also headed off in another direction.

***

Xu Qianqing felt very awkward. She wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.

"I can't believe we ran into President Lin here. What a coincidence," she said, trying to break the silence.

"The Lin Family's villa is also in Sea City Riviera, so it's not surprising we ran into her," Luo Xiu said nonchalantly.

Xu Qianqing lowered her head, feeling apologetic. "Luo Xiu, I think President Lin must have misunderstood. Maybe you should find some time to explain things to her?"

As a woman herself, she had clearly understood the look in Lin Xiyue's eyes.

But Luo Xiu shook his head. "There's no need to explain. Actually, my relationship with Lin Xiyue is... well, it's quite complicated. I'll tell you about it some other time."

「Elsewhere.」

Inside the Bentley as it drove down the road, Lin Xiyue asked, "Dr. Du, how much time do I have left?"

The handsome young man, Du Gang, was Lin Xiyue's attending physician. Aside from Lin Xiyue herself, he was the only one who knew about her terminal illness.

"Under normal circumstances, about two years."

Hearing this, Lin Xiyue sighed, tightening her coat around herself. She suddenly felt very cold.

She said emotionlessly, "Just stick to our agreement. After I die, my body will be given to the Medical Association for research. Hopefully, you'll be able to find a treatment for this strange disease."

Du Gang, however, smiled. "Miss Lin, I didn't actually ask you out tonight to discuss your illness."

"Then what is it about?"

"Well, strictly speaking, it is related to your illness," Du Gang said. "But it's good news."

A glimmer of light shone in Lin Xiyue's vacant eyes. "What good news?"

Du Gang didn't beat around the bush. "In a few days, a Divine Doctor from the province is coming. He's also part of our Medical Association, and his medical techniques may even surpass those of Doctor Li."

"When he arrives, we can contact him and ask him to take a look at you."

"Really?"

"Really."

Du Gang nodded with a smile. "We've known each other for so long; it's more than just a doctor-patient relationship. We're friends, right? Do you think I would joke with you about something like this?"

He added, "And when the time comes, we can also ask him to examine your father and grandfather."

Lin Xiyue said earnestly, "When that Divine Doctor arrives in Sea City, please contact me, Dr. Du. No matter the cost, I must have him take a look."

Du Gang smiled. "That won't be necessary. The Divine Doctor I mentioned is actually my master. I can bring him to you directly."

"Thank you."

"I remember there's a coffee shop up ahead. If you want to thank me, how about treating me to a cup of coffee?"

"Sure."

「Sea City Riviera.」

Standing on the marble path of the largest and most luxurious number one villa, Xu Qianqing was dumbfounded.

"Luo Xiu... you live here?"

Luo Xiu smiled. "This entire villa compound is mine."

Hearing this, Xu Qianqing stared at Luo Xiu in disbelief.

Although it was her first time here, she had seen the premier villa of Sea City Riviera in advertisements and on the news long ago. For a moment, she truly couldn't imagine that this villa, one that money couldn't buy, actually belonged to Luo Xiu.

Just who is this guy?

"Go ahead and pick a room, then get some rest. It's getting late. I'll introduce you to two friends tomorrow."

"Friends?" Xu Qianqing asked, confused. "You mean you don't live here alone?"

Luo Xiu shrugged. "This place is too luxurious for one person, so I took in two tenants. Including you, that makes three."

Xu Qianqing was speechless.

"You're really a tycoon in disguise."

「The next day.」

Xu Qianqing got up early.

Just as she came downstairs, she saw two graceful figures darting back and forth in the spacious living room, each holding a mop. They were cleaning.

"Hello." Xu Qianqing went up to greet them with a smile.

But in the next moment, she froze, staring in disbelief at the two women doing chores like maids.

"Sun... You're Sun Li?!"

Then her trembling gaze turned to Su Shanyue. "And you... you're the young miss of the Su Family?"

For a moment, she felt like she was dreaming, her head spinning. She had only ever seen these two young ladies in the news before!

Sun Li, the young miss of the Sun Family, was an outstanding young female entrepreneur in Sea City.

Su Shanyue, the young miss of the Su Family, belonged to a family of extreme prestige and status in Sea City.

She just couldn't understand why two distinguished young ladies like them would be doing housework like maids. And they even seemed to be enjoying it.

How on earth did Luo Xiu manage this?

Sun Li stood up straight, wiping the sweat from her forehead, and smiled politely at Xu Qianqing. "You must be Qian Qing, right? You're so pretty."

"This morning I saw the message Xiu sent me, saying a new tenant had arrived."

Xu Qianqing smiled politely at the two women. "Miss Sun, Miss Su, hello."

At that moment, the sound of footsteps came from the top of the stairs.

The three women turned to look and saw Luo Xiu coming downstairs in slippers, yawning lazily. It seemed he hadn't slept well.

A moment later, Luo Xiu came over to the three of them and said, "Perfect timing, now that Qian Qing's here. From now on, the cooking will be her responsibility. We'll count it as rent."

"By the way, Xiao Li, Qian Qing is out of a job right now. Think you can help arrange something for her?"

Sun Li patted her chest. "Piece of cake."

Luo Xiu waved his hand. "Alright then. You two go exercise and finish today's tasks. Qian Qing, you're on breakfast duty."

After delegating the tasks, Luo Xiu flopped onto the sofa and pulled out his phone to scroll through short videos.

"Xiao Li, let me borrow your charging cable."

"Alright, Xiu."

Time ticked by. For Luo Xiu, this was shaping up to be another long and boring day.

Still, having three beauties around is easy on the eyes.

Just as Luo Xiu was leaning over the table, eating the breakfast Xu Qianqing had prepared, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Su Shanyue, who was exercising in the courtyard, ran to open the door. Upon seeing the visitor, she quickly lowered her head, looking frightened.

Curious, Sun Li walked over, but when she saw who it was, she too stepped back in fear.

"Grand... Grandfather Su, what are you doing here? Weren't you out of the province on business?"

The visitor was an old man with snow-white hair who looked hale and hearty. It was none other than the Su Family patriarch and the President of the Sea City Martial Association—Su Guobang!

He was also Su Shanyue's grandfather.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Su Guobang's expressionless face exuded a natural air of command.

After studying Su Shanyue for a moment, Su Guobang said sternly, "Did you think I wouldn't find you just because you ran here? Look at the state of you! How disgraceful!"

"Come home with Grandpa!"

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