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Chapter 284 The Mad Wu Lingxi! The Storm

Lin Xiao trembled slightly upon receiving this invitation.

The last time he invited her was on Wu Lingxi's birthday, and that was the first time the two of them truly became ambiguous.

This invitation is based on the previous allegations of having an illegitimate child.

Lin Xiao meant that he wanted Wu Lingxi not to interfere too much in his private life, especially not to manipulate Xiao Momo and Lianyi.

Because this woman usually uses any means necessary to achieve her goals.

Unexpectedly, this woman was quite competitive even in this aspect, and actually extended an invitation to Lin Xiao.

This put him in a difficult position.

Because he hasn't even settled things with his family of three yet, and if Wu Lingxi gives birth to a child, how will he explain it?
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Recently, Xiao Wanli and Li Fangfang have found themselves in a dilemma again: where should they go for the upcoming Spring Festival?
Almost three years have passed since that incident broke out.

The relationship between the two sides remained strained, especially after they resolutely rejected the engagement gifts from Lin Xiao's family.

Except for the time Lin Yao got married, for most of the time, it was Lin Xiao's father and grandfather who took the initiative to come to the county town to see the baby.

Even when the baby is one month old or one year old, the banquet is held in Linshan.

It was Lin Xiao's family who came over on their own initiative again.

Now that my baby is two years old, should we go back to Daye Village for the Chinese New Year?

Before, Xiao Wanli and Li Fangfang were full of indignation, thinking that their Bubble was not dependent on them and that they had a baby who could stay with them for life.

But now a full three years have passed.

Many emotions have been swept away by the wind and rain.

These past three years haven't been easy for Lin Xiao either, but is their precious daughter, Paopao, happy?
In a way, she was very happy. In the entire Linshan area, almost the whole world revolved around her, and this world was created by that man.

And, they also have such a smart and beautiful baby.

Although Lin Xiao is very busy, he will fly back from afar to be with his baby whenever he has free time.

But... is this going to work?
Xiao Wanli and Li Fangfang had discussed it in secret several times.

As time went by, Li Fangfang could clearly sense that her daughter was forcing a smile, and it was obvious that she didn't want to continue like this.

Especially recently, Paopao has reverted to her old habits, often staying online until midnight, because she is trying to gauge public opinion online.

She cared more than anyone else about whether Lin Xiao had been restored to his reputation.

Her perception was far more acute than that of others; she could also sense that Lin Xiao had not yet regained his reputation.

Then, she started researching houses in the United States and the American lifestyle.

She doesn't like America at all and doesn't want to live there, but now she feels that Lin Xiao would be much more relaxed if he were in America.

But she didn't dare mention it to her parents, because they needed her even more now.

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Four days before the Spring Festival, Wu Lingxi called again.

"Dog, don't fly here."

Lin Xiao was taken aback. Although I didn't go, are you really that fickle?

Wu Lingxi: "The President of the United States is going to host Chinese elites during the Lunar New Year. I asked someone to check and you are on the list, and very high up. Of course, I am also on the list, and I will definitely go."

"But you're different. Didn't you reject my globalization mindset? Didn't you want to pursue your nationalism?"

"Most importantly, you just declined the invitation from CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, and then you turned around and appeared at the White House, which is even more detrimental to your public image."

"At that time, those hostile elements will launch a massive smear campaign against you."

In fact, many Chinese elites have experienced being received by the US president. In this era, it is more of an honor than a sign of worshipping foreign things, such as Yao Ming.

But Lin Xiao is currently at a critical juncture and is still in the eye of the storm.

A key point of attack by those public intellectuals against him is that he has transferred his assets abroad, betrayed his motherland, and defected to the United States.

Moreover, it wasn't entirely a secret that CCTV invited him to the Spring Festival Gala.

If he were to appear at the White House during the Lunar New Year, that would be a serious matter.

“So, our agreement is canceled,” Wu Lingxi said. “It’s fate!”

"Are you feeling a sense of loss, or are you relieved?"

For some reason, Wu Lingxi's words were filled with an inexplicable coldness.

It's as if it's hiding a lot of emotions.

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The three days before the Spring Festival.

Lin Xiao returned to Linshan and, like a normal family of three, took his baby Lin Yiyi to the supermarket to buy New Year's goods.

At this time, the baby is dressed up like a doll, which is a rare sight wherever they go.

Moreover, she knew she was beautiful and likable, so she especially liked going to crowded places and enjoying the sounds of people exclaiming and praising her.

After preparing for the New Year.

The day before New Year's Eve, at Bubble's house, Lin Xiao once again cooked a meal himself, with Xiao Wanli joining him.

Instead, Li Fangfang and Xiao Momo were playing with the baby in the living room.

Lin Xiao could cook before, but not many dishes. This time, however, he knows a lot of dishes.

It was almost a whole table full.

After finishing, the five of them sat down around the table for a meal.

"Let's go to Daye Village for the New Year tomorrow, Bubble and Little Baby. Little Baby misses Grandpa and Grandma too," Li Fangfang suddenly said.

next day!

Lin Xiao, along with Bubble and the baby, returned home for the Chinese New Year once again.

On New Year's Eve, after dinner and the fireworks, a very brief silence fell.

Bubble suddenly asked, "Xiaoxiao, have you been happy these past few years?"

Lin Xiao: "Not bad, because there's still a goal."

Bubble: "I'm not happy."

"Or, let's go to America, or to Europe, somewhere where no one can control us."

"We can do whatever we want, and no one can morally restrain us."

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During the Lunar New Year, Wu Lingxi indeed appeared in many media outlets and even in the news.

When the US President met with representatives of the Chinese community at the White House to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Wu Lingxi was ranked very high.

Moreover, among all the bigwigs, she is the youngest.

Her beauty once again amazed countless people around the world.

Following this, news outlets began reporting on Facebook's growth, noting that its user base in Europe, the Americas, and other regions had exceeded 1.5 million, and its valuation had surpassed five billion US dollars.

Immediately afterwards, she appeared on the cover of Time magazine.

2 Month 12 Day!
Lin Xiao suddenly received a phone call; Wu Lingxi was hospitalized.

He was startled.

What happened? Why was he hospitalized when he was perfectly fine?

Then, Lin Xiao flew to the United States again.

Inside a ward at Stanford Hospital, Wu Lingxi lay on the bed with one leg dangling in a sling.

She went skiing two days ago, and it was backcountry skiing.

These are not normal ski slopes in a ski resort; they are extremely dangerous and can be considered a form of extreme sport.

It was practically a life-or-death struggle.

In Lin Xiao's view, although Wu Lingxi was crazy, she was still very rational most of the time, and she shouldn't have made such a crazy risky move.

He looked Wu Lingxi up and down for a long time.

Lin Xiao's heart, which had been in suspense, slowly calmed down a little.

Then, he sneered, "I've discovered that your family is full of lunatics. Wu Di had an accident while skiing off-piste a few years ago, crashing directly into a cliff and becoming paralyzed for life."

Wu Lingxi: "What a coincidence, we skated in the same spot."

"It was several years ago, when I was only fifteen, when I went skiing there and broke my arm."

"We were very lucky this time; there was no fracture, just a tibial fracture."

Lin Xiao: "Is it just a fracture? I've seen the report; your left leg is badly injured."

Wu Lingxi: "It was fine at first, but you have no idea how dangerous that bend was, and there was a cliff below. I broke my leg there back then, and I fell there again this time, but I was not willing to give up without completing this achievement. So I gritted my teeth and continued to slide down, and then... I succeeded."

"Of course, it's become like this, as you see it now, quite a mess, isn't it?"

"It was originally just a fracture, but now it's turned into this."

Lin Xiao: "You don't look as good in this hospital gown."

Wu Lingxi: "Nonsense, it just means the aggression isn't as strong anymore. Any hospital gown will make you look weak."

"Now that you've come, it's almost time to pay back the money, isn't it?"

Lin Xiao: "Yes."

Wu Lingxi: "And then?"

"Don't change the subject." Lin Xiao: "Why go skiing? And such a crazy extreme sport?" Wu Lingxi: "Nothing, it was just a sudden thought. I fell there before and wanted to get up again. I lost to that cliff before, and I wanted to conquer it."

"Because before, I kept telling myself that I was not afraid of that cliff, I just didn't care and ignored it."

"Later I realized that I was actually afraid of it."

"Then I couldn't hold back any longer and just flew there."

Lin Xiao: "You kids who grew up in the West really don't value your lives."

"I value my life very much. My madness is only occasional." Wu Lingxi: "Lin Xiao, do you care about public opinion?"

Wu Lingxi changed the subject once again.

Lin Xiao thought for a moment: "I care."

Wu Lingxi: "Will you be morally blackmailed or blackmailed by public opinion?"

Lin Xiao thought for a while and nodded: "Yes."

Wu Lingxi nodded: "Yes, I can too."

"I've always wanted to project an aura of fearlessness and indifference, so that I would be invincible."

"You can also project an aura of confidence, saying that you don't care about public opinion or morality at all. You only do the coolest and most awesome things."

"But you can't do it."

"You just want to be applauded and admired by countless people."

Even if you're a scumbag, even if you're caught cheating on your partner, even if you're unfaithful, you still crave the admiration of countless people.

"You still want the entire public to treat you as an exception, and you still want to complete your family of three's great undertaking with a clear conscience."

"You hope that even after all these things happen, countless people will still wholeheartedly support you and follow you fervently."

"So you're holding your breath, wanting to do something big."

Lin Xiao: "Yes!"

Wu Lingxi: "How vulgar."

"Moreover, Fallout 3 did not bring you honor, and although Kung Fu Panda broke box office records, it still did not restore your honor."

"Therefore, your triumphant return has become shrouded in mystery."

"Because the public is too demanding, once your reputation is ruined, it's extremely difficult to get it back on track."

As Wu Lingxi typed on her laptop, she said casually, "You know what? If you had actually listened to me a few months ago, abandoned your nationalist sentiments, and embraced globalization instead, what do you think I would have thought?"

Lin Xiao: "You'll be very happy, and then look at me with a hint of disdain."

“Yes!” Wu Lingxi: “It’s true that I’m doing this for your own good, but it’s also true that I’ll look down on you in the end.”

"That's how women are; they want you to obey them. But if you actually do, they look down on you."

"So, go ahead and stage your triumphant return."

"Don't try to please them, try to conquer them."

Then, the two fell silent again.

Finally, Lin Xiao asked, "Why?"

Wu Lingxi: "What? Why?"

Wu Lingxi had previously extended an invitation to Lin Xiao, but canceled it a few days later.

The reason given was that Lin Xiao couldn't appear at the White House, as it would have a significant negative impact, but... that's clearly just an excuse.

Immediately afterwards, she went to do extreme sports and was injured and hospitalized.

Wu Lingxi: "Are you sure you want to know? Aren't you afraid that things will get messy if you find out?"

"Alright, since you asked, then prepare to face my storm!"

Wu Lingxi took another long breath, closed her eyes, whether to gather her emotions or to suppress excessive emotions, it was unclear.

A full minute later, she slowly opened her mouth.

"After I invited you out, I started organizing our chat history."

"This is the first time I've organized them."

"Look at it."

Wu Lingxi showed Lin Xiao the computer screen, which contained two documents.

One document contains chat logs of Xia Xi impersonating Lin Xiao to flirt with Wu Lingxi, while the other document contains chat logs between Lin Xiao and Wu Lingxi.

She circled all the special interjections and Lin Xiao's photos in red.

In one photo, the photographer's shadow even appears, reflected from Lin Xiao's glasses. It's unclear who the photographer is, but it's roughly a woman.

Depend on!Depend on!Depend on!
Wu Lingxi continued, "I hadn't really tried to distinguish them before, but after I actually invited you, I did."

"Then I came to the conclusion that the person who had been boldly flirting with me was Xia Xi, not you."

"Is it right?"

The air was completely silent, and for a long while, Lin Xiao did not answer.

Then, he took the fruit knife and picked up a bright red apple.

"Xixi, would you like an apple? I'll peel one for you."

So that's the reason! No wonder Wu Lingxi extended the invitation and then declined the offer.

Wu Lingxi said coldly, "Lin Xiao, you guys are really shameless. You'll stop at nothing to achieve your goals. You've treated me like a fool and played me for fools."

"Do I look particularly stupid to you?"

"Her flirting was even completely clumsy; it was just fiery and bold."

"And yet, I fell for it, even to the point of being unable to extricate myself. Isn't it incredibly ridiculous of me, this so-called number one beautiful CEO, this so-called ice queen?"

"Although there were reasons within me for betraying Liao Feng and destroying Renren Group, emotions also played a large part."

"You actually tried to emotionally deceive me?"

"What do you take me for? In your games of love, am I just a complete joke?"

"How can you play this game with such a clear conscience? Xia Xi does it, and you just let it happen. You are just as shameless!"

Lin Xiao's gaze involuntarily fell on Wu Lingxi's injured leg.

That's probably why she took the risk and got into trouble.

Wu Lingxi, facing Lin Xiao, coldly said, "Tell me, how should I take revenge on you?"

"You should still remember Liao Feng's fate, right?"

Lin Xiao: "You can take revenge however you want, however you want."

Wu Lingxi: "Then promise me three things."

"The first thing to do is to bring me the phone."

Lin Xiao obediently handed over his phone, and Wu Lingxi immediately typed a text message: "I love you all, I want to marry you, and you're not allowed to reply after you agree!"

Then, it was sent directly to Xiao Momo and Lianyi.

Correct!
There are two people.

"The second thing is to set a date, the day you truly return!"

"Hurry up, immediately, right now!"

"Stop overthinking, just give me a date!"

Lin Xiaodao: "May 31st!"

This day was also the day a few years ago when Lin Xiao officially bid farewell and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Wu Lingxi went directly to Lin Xiao's Facebook account and wrote: May 31st, the king returns!
Two things are done, now there's only one last thing left.

Wu Lingxi stared at him for a long time before slowly saying, "The third thing is the most important."

"You have humiliated my dignity and deceived my feelings."

"How should I get revenge?"

"Having confirmed the truth, I flew directly to that most dangerous cliff and embarked on a crazy adventure, even though Wu Di had just been paralyzed there not long ago."

"I've been very lucky, but that's how I ended up like this."

"How should I take revenge? With my ruthlessness, with my vengeful nature."

After saying this, Wu Lingxi took a deep breath, looked out the window, and her eyes welled up with tears.

But it quickly disappeared, replaced by a cold laugh.

"Alright then, Lin Xiao!"

"Give me a striptease."

"Right here, a nurse might pass by outside."

“Look, I even had someone specially buy a large chassis steel pipe.”

"Weren't you quite the flirt when you were teasing me before? Now let's see you actually be flirt."

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Note: I got up and left home at around 6 a.m. and didn't return to the hotel until evening. Then I listened to music and buried myself in writing!

And to those who appreciate monthly passes, please remember to grant me one or two. I need to go to sleep now, as I have to get up early again tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)