MV Broadcast, Xiao Fan Breaks Down

The Qin Family residence in Jianghai City.

Xiao Fan had been hitting a wall with everything lately.

As the newly appointed leader of the Dragon Gate, he had intended to drag the Qin Family into the fray to help him stir up the waters of Jianghai.

However, Elder Qin had been playing tai chi with him, neither agreeing nor refusing.

He used every delaying tactic in the book: "I'll think about it," "There's no rush," or "We need to discuss this at length."

As for Qin Yun, that woman wouldn't even give him a chance to speak. In over two months, the total time they had spent together didn't even add up to ten minutes.

Xiao Fan couldn't understand why she seemed to loathe him so much.

Even though she was famously cold as ice, Xiao Fan was extremely confident in his own looks and strength. Plus, as the leader of the Dragon Gate, how could she be so dismissive? Couldn't she even spare a few words?

He had to swallow his rage and keep a smiling face while at the Qin residence, feeling utterly humiliated.

This was all Lin Ao's fault. Thinking of Lin Ao only fueled his fury.

Inevitably, he thought of Gu Wanqing again.

Ever since Gu Wanqing had driven him out of the Gu Group, he hadn't had a single opportunity to approach the Gu Family, let alone Gu Wanqing herself.

Before coming to Jianghai, Xiao Fan had always moved among various women to get what he wanted, often using underhanded tactics to force families to submit to the Dragon Gate at the lowest possible cost.

He couldn't accept this stark contrast in his fortunes.

The Dragon Gate Special Envoy, Long Aotian, had also arrived in Jianghai. While he claimed to be there to assist Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan knew full well that he was secretly there to watch him make a fool of himself.

The Old Sect Master was keeping him in check and applying pressure.

This only made the already irritable Xiao Fan even more volatile.

"Ding--!"

"National Goddess Xia Qiange! Her latest album releases today! This will be a feast for everyone's ears, and it features the National Goddess's first on-screen kiss!! Below is a clip of the most exciting highlights—high sugar content warning!! We hope everyone will support the release of Xia Qiange's new album!"

Just then, a notification from Douyin popped up on Xiao Fan's phone, featuring none other than Xia Qiange, whom he had been keeping a close eye on.

His eyes locked onto the four words: "first on-screen kiss."

These four words ignited a blaze of fury in Xiao Fan's heart.

"How dare she? I, Xiao Fan, haven't even claimed you yet, and you dare to betray me?! Xia Qiange! Even you?"

Xiao Fan's logic was truly bizarre; since he had never possessed her nor been with her, how could there be any betrayal?

He clicked on the notification. The scene showed a sunset beach with waves lapping at the shore. A tall, handsome back stood by the water. As the music swelled, the camera panned to reveal Xia Qiange's stunning face, crying as she ran toward that tall, handsome figure.

The moment the man turned around, the veins on Xiao Fan's forehead bulged.

Lin Ao!!!

Why is it you again! Lin Ao!!!

Watching the video of Xia Qiange and Lin Ao kissing passionately, it wasn't just adding fuel to the fire—it was like ten tons of TNT detonating inside him.

First, there was Gu Wanqing performing for him in person, and now Xia Qiange was broadcasting it to the world!

Xiao Fan's face twisted into a terrifying expression! He stared fixedly at the paused screen!

Because the Old Sect Master had ordered Long Aotian to Jianghai, he felt immense pressure; he knew the Old Dragon King was disappointed in him.

He had spent all his time maneuvering around Elder Qin, hoping the Qin Family would help him, but the old man kept stalling.

He had racked his brains trying to get close to Qin Yun, leaving him no time to deal with Lin Ao or anyone else.

And yet, today, he saw the man he hated kissing the woman he had already marked as his own!

"Lin Ao! You actually backstabbed me while I was busy? Just you wait! Gu Wanqing, Qin Yun, Xia Qiange! You all just wait!"

"Starting with you, Qin Yun. You forced my hand. Once I make you mine, let's see how you resist me then!"

Xiao Fan looked like a beast ready to devour someone; he had completely snapped.

He glared in the direction of Qin Yun's courtyard, his eyes filled with malice.

Then, as if changing masks, he put on a friendly expression and walked toward Elder Qin's courtyard.

Lin Ao had been the one to have Xia Qiange release the clip first. It was meant to be a gimmick, a way to stir up hype, and the goal was specifically to make sure Xiao Fan saw it.

He knew Xiao Fan would definitely see it; there was no doubt his rage would shift back onto Lin Ao.

He just hadn't expected Xiao Fan's first target to be Qin Yun.

He was still waiting leisurely at the Lin Family Manor for Xiao Fan to come knocking.

Gu Wanqing didn't usually pay attention to entertainment news, so she hadn't yet discovered that Lin Ao had filmed an MV and shared an on-screen kiss with the National Goddess.

But Qin Yun certainly knew; after all, she and Xia Qiange were best friends.

"Qiange, is that man Lin Ao from the Lin Corporation? He's quite handsome, isn't he? How did you convince him to film this MV?"

Qin Yun was on the phone with Xia Qiange, full of gossip.

"It's nothing much. The filming location just happened to be on his property, and we borrowed his venue, so we got to know each other. Seeing how handsome he was, I thought I'd invite him to try it out. He was probably just bored, so he agreed."

Xia Qiange didn't dare mention that she had a thing for Lin Ao. After all, Lin Ao was publicly engaged, and her stern father would never approve of such a thing.

Once she knew for certain that she had slept with Lin Ao, she could forget about ever appearing in Jianghai again.

"Oh? It seems our great beauty Xia is the one with the charm. Is he as cold and temperamental as the rumors say?"

Hearing Qin Yun describe Lin Ao that way, Xia Qiange couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Not at all. He's actually more like a pure, innocent boy. Would you believe me? Hahahaha!"

The two of them chatted away, completely unaware that this man was inextricably linked to both of them.

At the same time, Qin Yun had no idea that she had officially caught the eye of Xiao Fan because of the music video featuring Xia Qiange and Lin Ao.

Lin Family Manor.

Lin Ao squinted his eyes, lying leisurely in the courtyard to soak up the sun.

A small hand covered his eyes.

Lin Ao smiled knowingly.

"Liu Nian, I guess it's you."

Lin Ao grabbed the owner of the small hand, pulled her into his arms, and started tickling her.

"Hahahahaha! Grandma Li, Auntie, save me! Uncle Lin Ao is bullying me!"

Liu Nian laughed hysterically as Lin Ao tickled her.

Just then, Li Wanyu walked into the courtyard, holding Liu Menghan's hand.

"You brat, let Niannian go. You're not a child anymore, yet you're still acting like one."

Li Wanyu walked over and picked up Liu Nian.

"Stinky uncle, you disappeared for so long and didn't even bother to call me, and you didn't tell me when you got back. If Grandma Li hadn't told me, I wouldn't even have known you were home!"

Liu Nian was full of resentment, while Lin Ao had indeed forgotten about the little one. At the same time, a question arose in his mind: why did it feel like Liu Menghan and his mother were so close?

Liu Nian seemed to notice Lin Ao's confusion, and a mischievous smirk curled the corners of her mouth.

This was truly thanks to Liu Nian's strategy of taking the long way around.

If she couldn't get close to Lin Ao, she would start by approaching Li Wanyu and slowly infiltrating Lin Ao's family.

She had dragged Liu Menghan along to constantly show her face in front of Li Wanyu. Since Liu Menghan was a gentle, well-educated girl, Li Wanyu had grown quite fond of her.

In the process of getting to know her, she also learned that as the head of the Liu Family, Liu Menghan held up the sky for her family in the business world.

Capable in the kitchen and elegant in the living room, she naturally pleased Li Wanyu. She also realized that this girl seemed to have special feelings for her son, as Liu Menghan would intentionally or unintentionally bring up Lin Ao during their chats, which made Li Wanyu sense something unusual.

She didn't try to discourage Liu Menghan; as a mother, she was naturally delighted that such an outstanding girl liked her son. Besides, she figured she would leave the affairs of the young to the young and just pretend she didn't know anything.

It would be best if Lin Ao had the ability to marry them all, so Li Wanyu was more than happy to see it happen.

"Lin... Lin Ao, long time no see..."

Liu Menghan had made a resolution to Liu Nian before they left, but the moment she saw Lin Ao, she immediately lost her nerve, unable to even speak fluently.

As for Lin Ao, seeing Liu Menghan reminded him of the video Liu Nian had sent him.

That scene... seeing the real person in front of him was even more shocking.

For a moment, he forgot to reply, staring at her until Liu Menghan felt completely unnatural, a shy flush creeping up to the roots of her ears.

A glint of wisdom flashed in Liu Nian's eyes.

[Character Current Status/Thoughts: Good shot, want to relive it again]

[H-Index: 90.]