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"You know my cousin?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked at her man with some surprise, her eyes revealing considerable astonishment.

"Sort of, met him once…"

Qin Fang nodded, he didn't have much of a relationship with Sun Shu, but the one time they met, they got along quite well.

However, back then Qin Fang had not made a name for himself and was just an ordinary person, also appearing as Tang Feifei's prospective boyfriend.

"That's perfect, accompany me later to…"

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes slightly turned as she revealed a radiant smile on her snow-white skin…

"You were not saying this just a second ago…"

Qin Fang immediately felt speechless, sighing inwardly at how quick this woman was to change her mind.

The two had battled it out all night and thus slept quite heavily, waking up only when a phone call disturbed them. This call was for Su Xiaoxiao, and as it happened, Qin Fang knew the caller—who was none other than Su Xiaoxiao's cousin, Sun Shu.

Sun Shu seemed to be inviting Su Xiaoxiao to some sort of gathering, and she initially declined without hesitation. After hanging up, Qin Fang casually mentioned that he knew Sun Shu, and the woman immediately changed her tune.

"That's… not necessary, right?"

Qin Fang hesitated briefly. He had concealed his identity to come here secretly; even Tang Feifei and the others only knew he was out on business, not specifically where he had gone.

But if he attended this gathering and encountered Sun Shu, it would inevitably be awkward for Qin Fang. Sun Shu's girlfriend, Li Yao, was Tang Feifei's best friend and they kept in touch. If Li Yao saw Qin Fang with Su Xiaoxiao, who knows what she might tell Tang Feifei.

"No, we must go…"

Su Xiaoxiao gave Qin Fang a look, and her delicate hand immediately found its way under the covers to Qin Fang's brother, which was in a half-limp state.

"If you dare not to go, I'll castrate it right now…"

And Su Xiaoxiao, while pinching Qin Fang's brother, put on a fierce look. However, her eyes were filled with teasing and she unintentionally licked her alluring red lips, looking incredibly tempting.

"Seductress!"

"No way! If you don't agree, don't even think about getting in…"

But Su Xiaoxiao, still holding on to Qin Fang's brother, played the rogue and firmly denied Qin Fang the opportunity to turn over and mount her… leaving him torn between laughter and tears.

"Does it have to be like this…"

Qin Fang felt speechless and said with a wry smile.

"It has to be like this, are you going or not?"

Su Xiaoxiao's attitude was very firm, absolutely resolute, with no room for negotiation.

"I'll go, okay?"

Qin Fang had no choice. There was something off about Su Xiaoxiao's look, as if she wanted to convey something but didn't say it outright. In the end, Qin Fang still nodded in agreement.

After all, Su Xiaoxiao was already his woman and was willing to be the woman by his side that couldn't be seen in the light. He had to be responsible.

"That's more like it…"

Seeing that Qin Fang finally agreed, Su Xiaoxiao finally gave a peck, and her hand also loosened a bit.

"Hehe, I'm coming in, you know!"

Su Xiaoxiao had instructed him that when he went to Ninghai, he could directly seek her out.

Qin Fang had also come to know some basic information about Su Xiaoxiao.

Originally, Su Xiaoxiao's family was in Yangcheng, but her parents divorced over a decade ago and each started new families. She followed her father to Sucheng, but after her father had a son, the affection she received from him diminished significantly. Coupled with various other factors, she ended up living with her master, which led her onto the path of being an assassin.

Her mother still resided in Yangcheng, and not long after remarrying, she once again declared the marriage over, having squandered the substantial inheritance left by Su Xiaoxiao's father. That's why she set her sights on her daughter, Su Xiaoxiao, always plotting to marry her into a reputable household so that she too could once again lead a life of affluence...

Perhaps for this reason, Su Xiaoxiao didn't enjoy communicating with her mother much, and their relationship wasn't very cordial. Moreover, given her unique identity, she wasn't very inclined to spend time with her mother either.

But Qin Fang knew that, at the end of the day, the ties of kinship ran deep. It was impossible for Su Xiaoxiao to sever the bond of mother and daughter; she had simply never expressed it.

At the same time, Qin Fang also discovered the identity of Sun Shu. He was Su Xiaoxiao's cousin, the dear nephew of Yangcheng's top official, Secretary Sun, who only had a daughter of his own. Thus, he doted on Sun Shu as if he were his own son, taking great care of him.

Accordingly, Sun Shu in Yangcheng was akin to what Tang Cheng was in Ninghai—a number one privileged young master. No wonder Sun Shu once boasted that there was little he couldn't handle in Yangcheng.

Because of this connection, although Su Xiaoxiao's mother was Sun Shu's aunt by marriage, she couldn't leverage Secretary Sun's powerful name and was therefore not as well off.

However, being the aunt of the number one privileged young master came with its perks. She had become acquainted with many of Yangcheng's local elites, naturally also very eager to introduce a few to Su Xiaoxiao.

Such as the gathering tonight, Qin Fang figured he might meet Su Xiaoxiao's mother, and he understood the reason behind Su Xiaoxiao's insistence on his attendance.

He obviously wouldn't get stage fright; Tang Cheng might not be his home turf, but he had managed to get by even in Capital City, so why would he be concerned about the privileged young masters of a prefectural city under Jiangnan Province?

Moreover, he had previous dealings with Sun Shu, who was quite a decent character, and Qin Fang had a favorable impression of him. With the presence of the number one privileged young master, it was unlikely that any trouble would arise.

After the intense struggle, the young man seemed to exude a sense of sweet intimacy, very much like that of a couple deep in love. Even their bath time turned into a romantic one.

Considering their unique constitutions, where a single battle could last several hours, they comforted each other before changing clothes and emerging from the room.

The gathering they were about to join was among the top social events in Yangcheng, attended by local notables from both political and business circles...

The venue had been chosen as the Daotai Mansion, reportedly a Qing Dynasty official's estate. A section was converted into a tourist attraction, but another was restored and transformed into a high-end club-like venue.

The architecture, furniture, and furnishings here were all antiques with a history of over a hundred years, lending an exotic flavor to the place.

Qin Fang had to admire the creativity of the club's owner for such an idea, reflecting quite an impressive intellect.

Of course, the identity and background of the club's unnamed owner were just as impressive; otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to undertake such a feat, given the complexities involved with antiques.

But none of these were of much concern to Qin Fang. He was merely accompanying Su Xiaoxiao to the gathering. Ensuring her happiness was enough; everything else was of little relevance to him.

He was dressed in a Versace casual outfit, a Patek Philippe watch on his wrist, and BALLY leather shoes on his feet. This attire was specially selected by Tang Feifei for Qin Fang in Capital City, designed for attending such gatherings... Usually stored in the Props Box, it was rarely taken out for use.

Qin Fang didn't generally like to dress this way, but to give face to Su Xiaoxiao, he willingly went through the motions. Adorned in such gear, he looked appropriately dashing.

"Tsk tsk, I never realized that with the right clothes, you could look so much more handsome... and pleasing to the eye! It seems your fiancée Tang Feifei has quite good taste," Su Xiaoxiao remarked, clearly impressed by Qin Fang's attire, as it lent him an added charm, unlike his usual less striking looks...

Of course, Qin Fang always considered himself to have a distinctive style, not that of a pretty-boy!

Qin Fang had already made clear that the outfit was chosen by his fiancée Tang Feifei, and Su Xiaoxiao didn't object; rather, she seemed to agree with the choice.

It was too late to backtrack and buy a new set of clothes now. Yangcheng was a small city with a limited selection of luxury brands. Like some local privileged young masters, most would venture to Jiangzhou, Shenzhou, Hong Kong, or even abroad to purchase such luxuries.

To acquire decent attire on short notice was something Su Xiaoxiao couldn't manage, even with ample funds... Since Qin Fang had a suitable outfit ready, that was naturally preferable.

Even though Su Xiaoxiao felt a twinge of jealousy inside her, considering her awkward status, the feeling soon subsided.

As for Qin Fang affording such luxury brands, she wasn't particularly surprised. Assassins capable of thriving in the Assassin's Alliance didn't usually lack funds. She herself possessed a fortune worth millions, only rarely keen on spending it extravagantly...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to support it by voting for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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