Chapter 161: Kiss! Little Loli Wants Xu Hao to Be Her Father and Educate Her Mother:
"What kidnapping? I don't know anything about it." The CEO of the Xiaodao Society looked bewildered. The police officers surrounding him were serious and aggressive; it was clear they weren't joking. This was strange—he had never issued any kidnapping orders.
Liu Yiran, unwilling to waste time explaining, signaled her officers to take everyone away.
Luo Yan's sharp gaze caught something off, and he stepped forward. "That little girl—didn't you order someone to kidnap her? Three women were taken..."
Following Luo Yan's direction, the CEO saw Yu Yun and her daughter.
The older woman exuded a mature, icy beauty, while the younger one was petite and adorable. Both were stunning. Luo Yan slapped him hard. Fear gripped the CEO. He vividly remembered how dozens of his men, armed with machetes and batons, were effortlessly defeated by this man.
"I swear, I didn't order it. Who took them?" he asked weakly.
"Stop lying!" Luo Yan grabbed his hair, ready to smash his head into the ground.
If the nearby officers hadn't intervened, his head might have burst open.
"I saw three women tie up my sister and bring her here in a van. Your guards didn't stop them... And you're telling me it wasn't you?"
Panicking, the CEO quickly called for his security team. One of the guards, a man named Xiaofeng, had been knocked down earlier by Luo Yan with a single push and kicked again by Bai Ling. It took him a while to recover.
"Xiaofeng, what's going on?" the CEO demanded.
Xiaofeng trembled, glancing nervously at Xu Hao and Bai Ling, who stood beside him.
The cold gaze of Bai Ling haunted him. Gathering his courage, he stammered, "Seven-two-three... That was the third boss's car..."
The CEO's face darkened.
The third boss—his sworn sister and the third-in-command of their society—was behind this?
Scanning the crowd, he noticed she and her two female subordinates were missing.
His heart sank.
"Where's your third boss?" Luo Yan's eyes narrowed.
"I-I don't know..." The subordinates shook their heads, looking equally confused. The CEO's expression turned grim. If the third boss had taken the victims and vanished, it meant trouble.
Was she planning to betray them?
"If you want to arrest someone, go after Chen Juan. We had nothing to do with this," the CEO insisted.
Liu Yiran sneered. "Don't worry, we'll get to her. But for now, you need to cooperate with our investigation." She signaled her team to detain the CEO.
Xu Hao watched the scene unfold coldly.
He always had a way of avoiding trouble, covering his tracks meticulously. For this kidnapping incident, he had instructed Old Mo to handle the third boss of the Xiaodao Society, making sure the blame fell on them. He had no emotional ties to their organization, so it didn't matter to him.
By delegating tasks through various layers, any investigation would only lead to the Xue Tu Society and not him.
Suddenly, a battered figure stumbled through the crowd, approaching Xu Hao excitedly. "Mr. Xu, do you remember me? I'm Xiao Zhang. We met before when I handled the Li family demolition and secured a villa."
It turned out this man was the vice CEO of Xiaodao Society, responsible for the forced demolition of the Li family's property. Twice now, he had found himself indirectly linked to Xu Hao.
Xu Hao responded flatly, "Oh, it's you."
"Yes, yes, it's me! I'm honored you remember me, Mr. Xu..." Xiao Zhang fawned over him, hoping to use their past encounter to escape punishment.
He believed that with Xu Hao's influence—being a billionaire and a top figure in Shanghai—his word could get him off the hook.
Members of the Xiaodao Society watched in awe, whispering among themselves.
"Damn, the second-in-command actually knows Mr. Xu? Incredible!"
"If Mr. Xu backs us, we'll dominate Shanghai's underground forces. South City won't even be a challenge."
"These cops won't dare act if Mr. Xu gives the order."
Excitement filled the air as several gang members who had been part of the demolition came forward, boasting about their connection with Xu Hao.
Liu Yiran glanced at Xu Hao, seeking his direction. She had fallen to him before and was willing to follow his lead, despite her strong sense of justice.
Xu Hao responded indifferently, "I'm not familiar with him. Handle it as you see fit."
Liu Yiran signaled her officers to take Xiao Zhang into custody. His eager smile froze as he was escorted away. He had thought Xu Hao saw him as an ally, but in the end, he was nothing more than a dispensable pawn.
With Xiaodao Society's capture, Luo Yan stood deep in thought. He had many doubts about the situation, but one thing was clear—finding the third boss was key. However, in a vast city like Shanghai, tracking her down wouldn't be easy.
A police officer approached Luo Yan. "You assaulted someone, right? Please come with us... Don't worry, it's just a routine procedure."
Understanding the process, Luo Yan nodded.
Meanwhile, Liu Yiran turned to Xu Hao and Yu Yun. Given that one was a victim and the other a prominent figure, they weren't required to visit the station.
Yu Yun declined, citing her daughter's fear.
Xu Hao, on the other hand, decided to go.
He thought to himself—so far, he had only spent time with Liu Yiran at home, in hotels, and police cars... The police station and office should be interesting new locations to explore.
As Xu Hao prepared to leave, little Yu Xiaotian clung to her mother, reluctant to see him go.
"Uncle," she called softly.
Xu Hao turned back. "What is it, Xiaotian?"
She motioned him to come closer. As he leaned down, she struggled in Yu Yun's arms and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you, uncle."
Xu Hao smiled, patting her head. "Be good and listen to your mother."
Luo Yan, who had been observing Xu Hao closely, clenched his fists at the sight, his anger boiling within him.
Originally, everything should have been his.
He defeated the bandits, saved his sister on his own, improved his relationship with his aunt's family, and grew closer to his sister.
But everything was ruined by Xu Hao.
He took away everything that should have belonged to him.
Watching his sister, who looked like a delicate porcelain doll, nestled in his aunt's arms and receiving an intimate kiss, he felt a surge of discomfort so intense that he wanted to lash out.
[Ding! Luo Yan is furious, emotional points +999.]
[Ding! Yu Xiaotian feels shy, emotional points +45.]
[Ding! Yu Yun feels resentful and jealous, emotional points +555.]
As the police cars drove away, Yu Yun finally spoke to her daughter.
"Xiaotian, you were too rude."
The little girl blinked in confusion. "Mom, what do you mean?"
"The kiss you just gave him..." Yu Yun reminded her with a hint of jealousy in her voice. As Xiaotian grew up, she kissed her mother less and less.
Suddenly realizing, the little girl tilted her head and said, "Isn't kissing a way to show a close relationship? Mom, you have no idea how scared I was when I was locked in that room alone. Uncle was like a prince charming who appeared on a colorful cloud. What's wrong with me getting close to him?"
Yu Yun's face darkened.
Prince charming?
Colorful clouds?
She scolded her daughter. "You should watch fewer cartoons."
Seeing the jealousy in her mother's tone, Xiaotian giggled. "Mom, are you jealous? Here, I'll kiss you too..."
She pouted and planted a kiss on Yu Yun's beautiful face.
Yu Yun stiffened. She didn’t mind her daughter's affection, but having just kissed Xu Hao and then her felt a bit awkward.
"Uncle is great, and mom is great. It would be even better if uncle became my dad."
Yu Yun was speechless and gently knocked on her daughter's head. "Nonsense."
The little girl pouted and covered her head. "Mom, you always face problems alone. If you had a dad, you wouldn’t have to worry so much. Plus, you always have such a cold face... isn't that what they call menopause? A dad could help fix that."
Yu Yun's face twitched. "Menopause? Who taught you that?"
"Uncle is so handsome, and he matches you perfectly. Mom, I strongly suggest you chase after him."
Yu Yun was touched by her daughter's concern, realizing Xiaotian just wanted someone to help share the burden.
But the more she listened, the stranger it sounded.
Menopause?
Pursuing Xu Hao?
"Xiaotian, who are you calling menopausal? You need to be taught a lesson!"
The little girl looked at her mother weakly.
A mother in menopause was scary indeed. She really needed a father to educate her.
Seeing her daughter's apprehension, Yu Yun sighed. "Don't say such things anymore. Your uncle is a married man, and his seven daughters are older than you."
Instead of being discouraged, Xiaotian's eyes lit up. "Doesn't that mean if you and uncle are together, I’ll have seven sisters?" She smiled excitedly. "Not only will I have parents, but also seven sisters who love me. That would be amazing! Mom, think about it. Uncle is so good-looking and has such a great temperament. He also makes me feel safe..."
Yu Yun's face darkened.
What was her daughter thinking?
She almost wanted to throw her out of her arms.
If Xiaotian couldn’t speak properly, it was better if she stayed quiet.
Given her age, she didn't understand these things, and Yu Yun felt the need to teach her some values.
"This behavior is immoral, Xiaotian. It destroys families. The law promotes monogamy..."
The little girl tilted her head. "But I saw the documents you brought home. Some women are kept as mistresses. Isn’t that okay?"
Yu Yun was stunned.
"Mom, you don't have to break up uncle's family. Why not just be with him secretly? What’s that called... Oh! A lover."
Yu Yun's mouth twitched.
Her daughter, suggesting she, a top lawyer, become someone’s lover.
This needed to stop. She had to educate her daughter properly before she developed the wrong mindset.
…
In the police car, Xu Hao and Liu Yiran were seated together. Liu Yiran drove while Xu Hao sat in the passenger seat. As she drove, she said in a sour tone, "I didn't expect Mr. Xu to be so free. A billionaire CEO coincidentally taking Xiao Mengli..."
Xu Hao casually placed his hand on Liu Yiran’s thigh. "I can't help it. I'm just so helpful..."
"Don't move! I'm driving," Liu Yiran protested nervously.
"It's fine. You drive yours, and I'll drive mine," Xu Hao replied nonchalantly.
Liu Yiran focused more on driving. If she wasn't careful, there could be a serious accident.
"Are you targeting Sister Yu? She’s the Queen of Law and not easy to deal with. She's also my best friend," Liu Yiran warned.
"Good friends should share everything," Xu Hao said smoothly, his hand caressing her gently.
Liu Yiran sighed.
She knew what Xu Hao was after—both she and Yu Yun, the embodiment of justice, kneeling before him. He wanted to dominate them both.
"I don't know what you're thinking, but Sister Yu won’t let you succeed easily."
"That's why I need your help. Say some nice things to her on my behalf."
Xu Hao had already looked into their relationship.
Liu Yiran hesitated.
The thought of sharing a man with her best friend made her embarrassed, but Xu Hao’s charm was undeniable. She could only sigh in frustration.
The police station came into view. Liu Yiran gave her instructions to the officers and prepared to begin the investigation.
Xu Hao stopped her. "Show me around your office first."
Her heart raced.
Though she had been with Xu Hao for some time and indulged in many things, the police station was new territory. Xu Hao's suggestion left her with no choice.
She led him to her office and closed the door behind them.
Xu Hao looked at her with a smirk. "Where are your handcuffs?"
Liu Yiran sighed, taking them out and putting them on herself obediently. "Now, tell me again... Do you want to help me with your sister?"