A kiss, and I'll live another day; they begged me not to go crazy.

The next morning, after waking up and washing up, Sun Shan, Su Aige, and Wang Erju gathered in the second-floor lobby.

They sat around a round table laden with a sumptuous spread, enjoying the local breakfast provided by the guesthouse.

However, before the three had finished their meal, they suddenly heard the sound of many footsteps coming from the stairwell of the inn.

......

Immediately afterwards, a servant respectfully announced:

"The head of the Qi family has arrived!"

Upon hearing the servant's report, Sun Shan, Su Aige, and Wang Er simultaneously raised their heads and looked towards the door.

A slightly overweight, kind-faced elderly man slowly walked into the room.

......

This old man was the head of the Qi family. He had a smile on his face, giving people a kind and approachable feeling.

Upon approaching, the head of the Qi family first bowed slightly to Sun Shan and the others, then turned his gaze to Su Aige and said sincerely:

"I'm so sorry, Lord Su."

I feel deeply ashamed of my son's previous reckless actions in kidnapping you.

I hereby offer my sincere apologies.

As he said this, he bowed deeply.

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Seeing this, Su Aige quickly stood up, waved her hand, and said:

"Old Master Qi, you're too kind. This is just a misunderstanding."

Although I was captured by your son, fortunately I did not suffer any real harm.

Besides, I am a man, so it's not a big deal for me. Let's just let this matter pass.

At this moment, Su Aige did not see the ugly look in Wang Er's eyes at the dining table, while Sun Shan nodded in agreement.

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Upon hearing this, the head of the Qi family showed gratitude on his face, and then said:

"Lord Su's magnanimity is truly admirable."

To express my apologies, I have prepared a banquet and cordially invite the three of you to my humble abode tonight.

What are your thoughts, the three of you?

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Sun Shan and Wang Er exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.

His Majesty sent them here today so that everyone could take this opportunity to investigate whether the Qi family was loyal.

Isn't this the perfect opportunity right now?

Upon realizing this, the two nodded in agreement, indicating their willingness to attend the banquet.

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Under the watchful eyes of Sun Shan and Wang Er, Su Aige smiled and said to the head of the Qi family:

"Since Mr. Qi has extended such a warm invitation, we would naturally feel obliged to accept."

I will definitely arrive on time tonight.

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The head of the Qi family was overjoyed upon hearing this and thanked him repeatedly.

Then, as if remembering something, he explained:

"Originally, I intended for my son to come and apologize to Young Master Su in person."

But who would have thought that the unfilial son, whom I severely punished with family discipline, is still injured and unable to leave the house.

Left with no other choice, I had to do it myself.

I hope Young Master Su will not take offense.

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Upon hearing this, Su Aige and the other two secretly sneered.

The other party raised such a willful and unruly son, and only now is they mentioning so-called family rules. This explanation is obviously hard to believe.

However, the three of them remained outwardly calm, merely smiling slightly, without exposing the Qi family head's lie.

Finally, after exchanging pleasantries, the head of the Qi family left the room with satisfaction.

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As night fell and the city lights came on, the three walked side by side toward the home of the richest man, Qi.

Along the way, they all secretly wondered what kind of scene the Qi family would present.

Logically speaking, the family of the richest man should be magnificent and beautiful, with an unimaginable level of luxury.

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However, when they actually arrived at the Qi family's house, they were surprised to find that it was only slightly larger than an ordinary family's house.

The house was not as ornately decorated as they had imagined, but rather simple and elegant, and the servants there wore simple linen.

If you didn't know this was the Qi family, you might believe it was the home of some poor scholar.

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When the banquet began, during the casual conversation, everyone learned that the head of the Qi family had been widowed for ten years, but had never remarried or taken a concubine during that time.

Upon hearing this news, Su Aige couldn't help but feel respect and sincerely praised:

"Mr. Qi's deep affection and kindness are truly admirable!"

Wang Er, who was sitting silently eating, suddenly lit up when he heard Su Aige's words, as if he had thought of something, but he did not say anything.

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Who could have predicted that, shortly after dinner, the head of the Qi family would order his servants to carry out the eldest son of the Qi family.

Everyone was then shocked to realize that what the Qi family head had said earlier about severely punishing his eldest son with family discipline was not an exaggeration, but the absolute truth.

The eldest son of the Qi family was deathly pale, and his body was so weak that he could barely move.

Nevertheless, he mustered his spirits, sincerely apologized to Su Aige, and explained:

"I'm sorry, Lord Su, I shouldn't have kidnapped you to our villa."

But please let me explain. I couldn't bear to see my father lonely and helpless in his old age, so I tried to persuade him to remarry many times, but he insisted on not listening.

Left with no other choice, I resorted to this desperate measure: I grabbed a few women of exceptional temperament, hoping to force myself on them.

But please believe me, my father is a kind-hearted man and would never mistreat any of you ladies.

Although the affair didn't work out, both girls ran away, one of whom was actually a man.

But since it's all done now, I have no regrets about what I did.

These words relieved Su Aige of the pent-up anger in her chest, and the honest words of the eldest son of the Qi family caused everyone present to burst into laughter.

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However, seeing his son spouting nonsense in front of the distinguished guests, Qi Jia's forehead veins bulged.

He had always maintained a kind and approachable image in front of others, but at this moment he could no longer maintain that composure and calmness.

His face darkened, and his sharp gaze swept over the butler standing to the side, signaling the butler to immediately take this arrogant young master away from the scene.

After all, it's not appropriate to discipline a child in front of so many people. When we're alone, we should definitely teach this naughty little rascal a lesson.

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After the meal, everyone sat together and chatted.

Just then, Su Aige quietly left the table under the pretext of going to the restroom.

She tiptoed around the Qi family mansion, while secretly instructing the system to conduct a comprehensive scan of the entire Qi family.

By overhearing the servants' conversation, Su Aige learned that their behavior was not due to their arrival from the capital; the Qi family had always been frugal.

After careful observation and investigation, she was surprised to find that the head of the Qi family was indeed as kind-hearted and charitable as the rumors suggested.

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Despite being the richest man in the country and possessing enviable wealth and status, the head of the Qi family did not act arrogantly in the slightest.

On the contrary, he was very strict in disciplining his servants, forbidding them from abusing their power or bullying the weak.

Moreover, the head of the Qi family often generously donated money and actively helped the poor people in the surrounding area, making him a truly virtuous and respected person.