He Ate a Divine Dragon

What? More than one wife?

Lin Xiao stared at Old Master Chu, completely baffled. He had clearly come to treat an illness and save a life, not to be set up.

"Old Master Chu, the wife you're talking about isn't Xiang Xue, is it?" Lin Xiao asked.

Old Master Chu smiled. "Exactly!"

"But I'm already married!"

"I know, but Xiang Xue's father and I don't mind!"

Lin Xiao was speechless. "But *I* mind, Old Master Chu!"

The old man just smiled. "Kid, you're no ordinary person. You're destined to have countless romantic entanglements in this life. You may want to love only one person and grow old with her, but you can forget about that. Some things are simply fated!"

"That's not the point, Old Master Chu. I'm already married! Aren't you afraid Xiang Xue will suffer if she's with me?"

"I'm not worried. It's her greatest blessing just to be with you. Suffer? What is suffering? That girl is head over heels for you. As long as she can be with you, she won't feel like she's suffering at all!"

Lin Xiao was rendered even more speechless.

Although Chu Xiangxue had already made her feelings clear when she came to find him in Jinling City, even saying she was willing to be his concubine, hearing those same words from Old Master Chu's mouth still made him feel incredibly awkward.

"Old Master Chu, let's drop this. I'm here to treat your illness, not for you to play matchmaker. For now, I have no intention of letting another woman share the love I have for my wife. As for the future… that's a matter for the future. But you can rest assured about one thing: no matter what happens, Xiang Xue and I will always be friends. Her problems are my problems."

Chu Guopeng turned and exchanged a look with Old Master Chu. To be honest, they wanted Chu Xiangxue to become Lin Xiao's woman, partly due to his status and background, and partly due to his capabilities. His astonishing medical skills alone were enough to guarantee he would become a top figure in his lifetime. Based on that, it would be no loss for Chu Xiangxue to be with him.

They just never expected Lin Xiao's attitude to be so firm, to so resolutely reject their kind intentions. However, despite their disappointment, they had received another promise from Lin Xiao, which eased the Chu father and son's gloomy mood.

Lin Xiao's straightforward refusal made them drop the subject.

As they approached the Chu residence, Chu Guopeng smiled. "Lin Xiao, I heard from Xiang Xue that you can hold your liquor. You'll have to have a good drink with me tonight!"

"Sure!" Lin Xiao replied with a smile.

It was just one meal. Besides, the Shao Family's private plane was waiting for him at the airport, ready to leave whenever he wanted. More importantly, the Chu Family was a member of the A9 Alliance, and that was a favor he had to return.

Soon, they arrived at the Chu residence.

As expected of the foremost prestigious family in Shengjing, their residence was beyond magnificent—it was simply luxurious. The villa occupied more than 5,000 square meters, so vast it resembled a manor.

The Chu Family, having received the news in advance, had everyone from relatives to servants standing in the villa's courtyard, forming a path to welcome Old Master Chu's return.

Old Master Chu simply waved his hand and pulled Lin Xiao into his study.

Chu Xiangxue started to follow, but Chu Guopeng stopped her. She realized her father seemed to have something to say to her, so she followed him into his study.

"Dad, is something wrong?"

Chu Guopeng nodded. "Xiang Xue, what kind of person is Lin Xiao's wife?"

Chu Xiangxue smiled. "She's beautiful. Incredibly beautiful. They say she's the number one beauty in Jinling City, but I think with her looks, she could be ranked first in the entire country. And she's not just beautiful—she's also kind-hearted. A wonderful girl, really."

Chu Guopeng smiled. "No wonder."

"Dad, no wonder what?"

Chu Guopeng simply smiled again. "It's nothing. What are your feelings about Lin Xiao?"

"I don't have any special thoughts… except that if I marry anyone in this life, it will definitely be him!"

"You've fallen for him?" Chu Guopeng asked curiously.

Chu Xiangxue gave a shy, embarrassed smile and nodded gently. "I have. At first, I was just following your orders, but after spending this time with him, I've discovered how wonderful he is. He's handsome, capable, and most importantly, loyal. What girl wouldn't fall for a guy like that?"

Hearing his precious daughter's words, a hint of disappointment appeared in Chu Guopeng's eyes.

Chu Xiangxue noticed. "Dad, is something on your mind?"

Chu Guopeng nodded. "On the way back, your grandfather and I actually proposed a match for you, but Lin Xiao refused."

A pang of bitterness went through Chu Xiangxue's heart, but she still managed a smile. "Dad, I knew he would refuse."

"You knew?"

Chu Xiangxue nodded. "Yes, I knew. Right now, he only has eyes for his wife. No one else stands a chance."

This left Chu Guopeng feeling dejected. The Chu Family was the number one prestigious family in Shengjing, and his own daughter possessed a beauty that could topple nations. The line of her admirers could probably stretch from the Great Wall to France. And yet, Lin Xiao wasn't the least bit interested. It was utterly frustrating.

Seeing her father's dejection, Chu Xiangxue smiled. "Dad, you don't need to worry about this. I have my own plans."

"What plans?"

"I'm not telling you!"

Chu Guopeng gave a helpless smile. "Fine, if that's the case, I won't worry about it anymore. Now, go find your grandfather. I have some business to take care of."

Chu Xiangxue agreed. Just as she was about to leave, Chu Guopeng suddenly added, "Have Uncle Zhen come see me."

"What do you need Uncle Zhen for?" she asked curiously.

"This is grown-up business. Children shouldn't pry."

Chu Xiangxue was speechless. She rolled her eyes at her father and left his study.

Soon, a man past fifty appeared in Chu Guopeng's study. He was Zhen Shanshui, the Chu Family's head housekeeper.

"Master, you sent for me?" Zhen Shanshui asked respectfully.

Chu Guopeng nodded. "Old Zhen, who has been looking after my father's diet and daily life recently?"

Yes, Chu Guopeng was going to find out who had poisoned his father. When Lin Xiao told him what had happened, his initial shock had given way to pure fury. He never would have dreamed that someone would have the gall to poison his father. As the head of the Chu Family, he was determined to get to the bottom of it.

"In reply to the Master, it's still Little Wang and the others."

"My father," Chu Guopeng said gravely, "was poisoned."

Zhen Shanshui jolted in shock, staring at Chu Guopeng as if petrified. "P-Poisoned? Who was it?"

"We don't know yet, but it must be investigated."

Zhen Shanshui nodded emphatically.

The Old Master of the Chu Family has been poisoned. This is no trivial matter. It must be investigated thoroughly.

"Master, leave it to me. I will get to the bottom of this as soon as possible and give you and the Old Master an explanation!"

Chu Guopeng's voice was filled with murderous intent. "Investigate this covertly. Do not alert the culprit. Once you have a target, take them down immediately."

"As you command!"