Although she wasn't exactly friends with Lu Xi, this kind of misfortune still made her feel an inexplicable pang of sympathy for the woman. She hoped things would get better for her down the line.
"Looks like the King Hotel needs a major overhaul."
"Let your uncle handle this matter. You don't need to worry."
Qiao Xiaren responded with a hum, truly disinterested in getting involved in these messy affairs. She suddenly raised her head, reached out to lightly hook Si Limo's chin, then gave him a quick kiss—a cheeky little gesture to take advantage of him.
Life felt incredibly delightful with a handsome man by her side.
Si Limo thoroughly enjoyed the moment, though he couldn't shake the feeling that something seemed a tad off.
It took him a long time to realize—why did it feel like an emperor indulging his concubines?
