Capítulo 18: Chapter 18: Xia Qingxue's Heart Fully Surrendered
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"Don't~"
Xia Qingxue's face was flushed with shyness as she gently shook her head, looking down in a demure, almost wifely manner.
"And what about you, Mei'er?"
Su Chen chuckled, turning his gaze toward Su Meier, who stood off to the side.
Her face turned an even deeper shade of red as she gave Su Chen a bashful glare, whispering, "Thank you, Young Master, but there's no need."
Xia Qingxue heard this and secretly scoffed to herself.
"No need? Please—she was enjoying it just fine earlier."
"Qingxue," Su Chen said as he wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close with a gentle tone. "Since you've chosen to be mine, your family's troubles will naturally be handled by me. With my support, the Xia family might even rise to new heights."
"Thank you, Young Master!" Hearing his promise, a warmth spread through Xia Qingxue's heart, and she felt herself growing even more attached to him.
"Don't be too quick to celebrate," Su Chen said calmly as he watched her overjoyed expression. "I'm not finished."
Xia Qingxue looked up, her joy tempered as she listened intently.
"The engagement between you and me has been annulled. You'll only serve as my concubine."
He paused, watching the words settle over her, before continuing, "What do you say?"
Xia Qingxue's face froze. Though she had guessed this might be coming, hearing it directly from Su Chen's lips stung. However, with her family's interests at stake, she had no other choice. After a moment's silence, she bit her lip and looked up at him.
"I... am willing."
Su Chen nodded approvingly, satisfied with her straightforward response. "Now, that's the right attitude! Do you know how many noble ladies across the Eastern Continent would give anything to be my concubine? They'd consider it the highest honor."
A devilish smile played at his lips as his gaze slowly wandered over her delicate figure, eyes lingering as though they could see through every layer.
"Young Master is right," Xia Qingxue replied softly, lowering her head in shy submission.
Seeing her compliance, Su Chen nodded with approval. Gently lifting her chin, he locked eyes with her. "I'm most fond of clever women like you."
Xia Qingxue's eyes dimmed briefly, but she quickly gathered herself, biting her lip and nodding.
Seeing her agreement, Su Chen suddenly asked, "I heard you're quite close with Xiao Ruoyu from the Xiao family?"
Xia Qingxue was startled, her mind racing as she wondered why Su Chen was asking about her friendship with Xiao Ruoyu. Could it be... he had his eyes on Sister Ruoyu?
Trying to probe his intentions, she nodded cautiously. "Yes, Sister Ruoyu is a dear friend of mine."
"Oh? Is that so?" Su Chen's gaze turned thoughtful. "Help me pursue Xiao Ruoyu."
What? Pursue Sister Ruoyu?
Su Chen wants to pursue Sister Ruoyu?
Xia Qingxue's eyes widened in shock as she stared at him. His ambition was shocking, even audacious.
Xiao Ruoyu was no ordinary woman—she was the future heir of the Xiao family, the second strongest family in the Eastern Continent. A true daughter of destiny, admired by all.
Could a woman like her even look Su Chen's way?
Though Su Chen was the heir of the continent's foremost clan, his reputation outside was simply that of an arrogant, domineering man who couldn't cultivate—merely a tyrant hiding behind the power of his family.
"What's this?" Su Chen's gaze turned cold. "Are you unwilling, or do you think I'm unworthy of Xiao Ruoyu?"
"No, not at all!" Xia Qingxue stammered, her face pale with fear as she felt the icy pressure of his aura. "Young Master is both handsome and graceful, with unmatched strength. Sister Ruoyu would be lucky to know you. Surely she'd be honored to marry you."
Feeling the frigid killing intent in the air, Xia Qingxue trembled, too terrified to refuse. Besides, Su Chen was right. A union with him was a blessing, even for someone like Sister Ruoyu.
Su Chen was a powerful figure, with both strength and status—an ideal match for a woman of Xiao Ruoyu's caliber.
Hearing her words, Su Chen raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a charming smile. "Good."
He casually waved his hand, tossing a spatial ring in front of Xia Qingxue. "Take it. Inside, there's one hundred million high-grade spirit stones. It should be enough to raise your Xia family's elite ranks by a level."
One hundred million high-grade spirit stones?
Xia Qingxue stared blankly at the ring before her, her mind buzzing as she struggled to process the sheer wealth in front of her. It was so much that she almost fainted from excitement.
This was an unimaginable fortune, one she couldn't have earned in her entire lifetime.
And she was merely his concubine. If she bore a child for the Su family, wouldn't that bring even greater rewards?
Her face flushed at the thought, and she nervously clenched her dress, sneaking a glance at Su Chen. "Thank you, Young Master. I will do everything in my power to help you win Sister Ruoyu's hand."
"Good."
Su Chen nodded with satisfaction, adding, "Remember, keep this matter strictly confidential, even from your parents."
Xia Qingxue nodded emphatically, her face serious. "Rest assured, Young Master. I know what to do."
Seeing her obedience, Su Chen's smile deepened. "Good. Now, you may leave."
The once-defiant Xia Qingxue had finally submitted to him completely.
Even the fiercest woman could become gentle and obedient when she met the right man to subdue her.
"Farewell, Young Master."
Xia Qingxue bowed and turned to leave.
"Wait."
Just as she took a few steps, Su Chen called her back.
She stopped, looking at him with a mixture of hope and apprehension. "Young Master, do you have further instructions?"
"In three days, the Heaven's Vault Auction House will hold an auction. A certain item of significance to the Xiao family will be up for bid. Go with Ruoyu and accompany her."
Su Chen paused thoughtfully before issuing the order.
"I understand, I'll make the arrangements," Xia Qingxue replied, bowing deeply to him.
"Good."
Su Chen nodded and watched her leave, his gaze thoughtful.
Once she was gone, Su Chen settled back into his chair, taking a small, elegant sip of tea, a sly smile gracing his lips.
"Xiao Tiancheng... Ye Fan... Ha."
The reason he had kept Xia Qingxue was that he knew from the original storyline that she and Xiao Ruoyu were like sisters, sharing a close bond.
Through Xia Qingxue, he could get closer to Xiao Ruoyu and bring her, along with the entire Xiao family, under his control.
And at the root of it all was Ye Fan. The Xiao family, and Xiao Ruoyu herself, were all part of Ye Fan's fated opportunities.
Everything that was meant to be Ye Fan's, Su Chen would take—one by one.
Let's see, Ye Fan, how you'll react as I strip you of your fortune, your women, your power, all until there's nothing left but despair.
With a wicked smile, Su Chen's lips curved as he plotted his next move.
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