186: Chapter 186: Can’t Shake Them Off 186: Chapter 186: Can’t Shake Them Off “You said you wouldn’t come, didn’t you?”
Su He looked at Jing Xuan, who was sitting beside her, and asked puzzledly.
Jing Xuan raised her hand, brushed the hair from her forehead, and said softly, “Who can tell?
That Lu Zhiyang stuck to me like a piece of clingy candy, impossible to shake off.
After wrapping up work at the company, I was bored and didn’t want to see him, so I came here.”
Who would have thought, not long after she arrived, this incident occurred.
Su He laughed lightly and said, “But he still followed you here anyway.”
Mentioning this, Jing Xuan got even more irritated, “That’s why I said I couldn’t shake him off, like a persistent ghost, it’s so annoying just seeing him.”
“His skin is thicker than the Great Wall!”
She started complaining without any regard, completely ignoring that the person involved was still present.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiyang just slightly narrowed his eyes and didn’t say anything else, nor did he get angry.
…
The incident at the birthday banquet was quickly forgotten.
Most people present were distinguished or from prominent families, some matters, everyone understands with just a look or a word.
Other people’s issues weren’t something they would judge behind their backs or gossip about.
However, the matter still reached the ears of Old Mr.
and Mrs.
Su.
Knowing that Zhang Lanying was startled, they personally went to see her.
Zhang Lanying was in the lounge next to the one Su He was in.
Even though it had been half an hour, Zhang Lanying was still trembling, recalling that scene still sent chills down her spine.
“Old Mr.
Su, I’m fine, you didn’t have to make this trip,” said Zhang Lanying upon seeing Old Mr.
and Mrs.
Su approaching, hurriedly standing up to greet them.
Old Madam Su waved her hand at her, speaking, “Don’t get up, just sit down and rest.”
“It’s regrettable that you had such an unpleasant experience; we felt it necessary to come and see you.”
After all, they were the hosts, and since a guest got scared at their Su Family’s banquet, it was obvious that they needed to check on her.
“How are you, did you get hurt?” The Old Madam asked solicitously.
“I’m fine, I’m fine, fortunately, someone acted quickly…”
Zhang Lanying stopped midway through her sentence.
Because the person who saved her was none other than Jing Xuan, that brat.
She couldn’t believe that she would save her, instead of Ye Hanqing…
At that moment, her mind went blank with fright, but now thinking back, she vaguely remembered that Ye Hanqing was the first to dodge away.
Seeing her expression change and her hesitancy to speak further, Old Mr.
and Mrs.
Su were quite puzzled, but being no gossips themselves, they didn’t ask further after hearing she was okay.
Shortly after, the Old Madam said, “It’s good that you’re fine.
We’d feel really apologetic if you got injured at our Su Family’s place.”
At this moment, Su He just came out from the lounge and passed by this area.
Seeing the door open, she glanced inside impulsively, only to see Old Mr.
and Mrs.
Su also there.
She was puzzled for a moment, as she didn’t know Zhang Lanying had been arranged to stay here.
“Grandpa, Grandma, why are you here?”
Su He greeted them and then walked in.
Upon the sound, Old Mr.
and Mrs.
Su turned around, just in time for Su He to see Mrs.
Lu sitting on the couch.
Similarly, Mrs.
Lu was looking at her.
Seeing her there, Su He wasn’t surprised, but upon seeing Mrs.
Lu, she then understood why the elders were here.
The surprised and astonished one was Mrs.
Zhang Lanying.
“You…”
She pointed at Su He, intending to speak, but it seemed something was stuck in her throat, making her unable to speak.
Mrs.
Lu couldn’t believe what she had just heard, Su He actually called Old Mr.
and Mrs.
Su “Grandpa and Grandma”?
This…
Why had no one ever told her that Su He was a member of the Su Family?
“Girl, I heard you were there when the incident happened, are you alright?” The Old Madam knew she was fine but still asked subconsciously.
Su He stood beside the elderly couple and said softly, “I’m fine, don’t worry about me.”
At that moment, Su He’s usual sharpness was much subdued.
In the presence of the two seniors, she displayed more gentleness and obedience.
Mrs.
Lu, who had lived for decades, noticed these nuances and was quite adept at reading people.
However…
She couldn’t have imagined that Su He was Su Yiguo’s granddaughter.
She knew Old Mr.
Su had a granddaughter but had never met her, primarily because Su He was very low-profile.
Having been with the Su Family for so many years, they never took her to any grand social dinners, and she rarely appeared in public.
She often heard that Su He was usually found by the side of the elderly Su couple, who were famously reserved.
Thus, Su He remained relatively unknown within the Su Family circle for many years.
Mrs.
Lu opened her mouth and finally asked, “Old Mr.
Su, is this Wanqiu’s child?”
Old Madam Su looked at her and nodded, “Yes.”
It struck Mrs.
Lu like a thunderbolt; her mind felt like a landmine had been triggered and exploded instantly.
It was at this moment, looking at Su He’s face, that she came to a realization.
She recalled feeling a sense of familiarity when she first saw Su He, despite it being their first meeting, because she resembled Su Wanqiu so much.
Moreover, at that time, she had not connected Su He with Su Wanqiu at all.
Thinking about what she had said before, Zhang Lanying felt rather embarrassed.
Seeing that she was alright, the elderly Su couple didn’t stay any longer.
They were here just to check on her after all.
After the elders left, Su He suddenly turned to Mrs.
Lu and said, “Madam Lu, Miss Ye knew beforehand that I was from the Su Family, can you guess why she didn’t tell you?”
Mrs.
Lu was momentarily stunned.
After speaking, Su He didn’t wait to see her reaction and turned to leave.
…
Su He did not mention to the elders that Jiang Yan was injured.
No need for them to worry unnecessarily, as it was not a significant issue.
She accompanied the elders back to the celebration and also met many people.
Through this event, Su He became somewhat recognized in the social circles of Beijing.
Instantly, word spread within the elite circles in Beijing.
All of this was anticipated by Su He and she didn’t care about it.
Now, she had an important task at hand; she needed to help Sang Luo distract Su Zhimian.
But how?
She hadn’t thought of an excuse yet.
Indeed, it was not an easy task.
Jing Xuan usually had more tricks up her sleeve than her, and after hearing her, immediately said, “Isn’t there a ready-made excuse?
Why don’t you use it?”
Su He raised an eyebrow, “What excuse?”
“Are you silly?
Your husband,” said Jing Xuan.
“He’s injured, isn’t he?
Just make it seem more serious and have Zhimian brother take you to the hospital.
Won’t that sidetrack him?”
Su He: “…”
“Xiaxia, here it’s not just my brother who can take us to the hospital, I can too.”
In short: this method was ineffective.
Jing Xuan thought for a moment, then added, “Or maybe let Xixi do it.
Xixi is craftier than me, plus he’s small, so even if Zhimian brother blames him later, he won’t be too harsh.”
That seemed to make sense.
So, the next second, Su He went to find Su Baobao.
After finding him, she told him directly.
The little guy was clever and caught on instantly.
“Okay, mommy, baby will definitely complete the task and let Aunt Sang go home early to be with Xuanxuan.”
Su He listened to the little guy’s milky voice, really liking it, and hugged him giving him a kiss.
“Truly mommy’s good baby.”
“Then mommy, baby will go find Big Uncle now.”
“Um, go ahead.”
Su He didn’t accompany him but asked Su Heng, who was beside, to accompany him.
She had overheard every word of Su He and the little guy’s conversation.
Though he heard it, he wouldn’t tell his older brother.
After all, when it comes to being scary, his sister is a bit scarier.
To avoid being involved, he decided to pretend he didn’t know about it.
Naturally, Su He also understood her little cousin.
Even if he heard it, he definitely wouldn’t dare to tell on them.
So, there was a reason she didn’t avoid him just now.
While Su Heng was leading the little guy to find Su Zhimian, he heard the little guy say: “Little Uncle, after we find Big Uncle, you just say you have something to do, can’t look after me, and you go ahead first.”
Su Heng already didn’t want to be involved in this matter, so upon hearing what the little guy said, he definitely agreed, “Okay, no problem.”
…
Two minutes later.
The two found Su Zhimian.
“Bro, I have something to do and need to step away for a bit, sister is also occupied, so I’ll temporarily leave Xixi with you.”
He said this nonchalantly, then gently pushed the little guy in front of his brother and immediately turned around to leave.
Su Zhimian: “…”
And Sang Luo following beside him was a bit puzzled.
But just as Su Zhimian resignedly picked up Xixi, Xixi dodged his big uncle’s gaze and winked at her…
Somehow, Sang Luo understood.
She secretly gestured an ok sign to the little guy.
“Big Uncle, are you busy?”
The little guy looked seriously and innocently at the handsome face of his close uncle.
Then, he turned to Sang Luo and said, “If Big Uncle is busy, I can let Aunt Sang keep me company.”
Well now!
This title of Aunt Sang from Su Baobao directly stupefied both of them.
But the next second, Su Zhimian laughed, pinched his little cheek, “Ok, then let Aunt Sang accompany you.”
Clearly, he liked the nickname the little guy gave to Sang Luo.
Sang Luo, speechless, didn’t say anything: “…”
Sang Luo was quite perceptive, immediately softly said: “Then give me Xixi, you go busy.”
Su Zhimian was slightly startled upon hearing her voice.
Seeing she didn’t object to the title Xixi gave her, he was actually quite surprised and a bit thrilled.
So, does this mean she accepted it?
Seeing him still staring at her without moving, Sang Luo felt somewhat guilty, but still steadied herself and coughed lightly: “What’s wrong?
Is there a problem?”
“No, I’ll leave Xixi with you.
Later I need to meet some people with dad, with Xixi here with you, I won’t bring you along.
If there’s anything and you can’t find me, you can go find Deng Jian.”
Deng Jian is his chief assistant.
Sang Luo nodded obediently and replied: “Okay, got it.”
Su Zhimian was quite pleased seeing her not showing her sharp edge.
After handing Xixi to her, he also lovingly rubbed her head.
His voice low and soothing: “When I’m done with my work, I’ll come find you, and take you back to Yue City.”
Sang Luo gave a faint smile and said nothing, not dodging the topic either but remaining obediently demure as she voiced a soft “Hmm.”
Zhimian was quite pleased with her performance today.
Then, as soon as he left, Sang Luo took Yimo and left the birthday celebration hall.
“Aunt Sang, no hurry.
My big uncle won’t be done so soon, let’s go find my mommy first.” The little one’s youthful voice chimed beside her.
Sang Luo responded, “Okay, as you wish.”
She then asked, “Why did you call me big aunt just now and then stopped?”
Yimo cracked a small smile, saying, “Because that’s the only way to make big uncle happy.
If big uncle is happy, he agrees~”
Such a clever child.
Sang Luo had to admire his small intelligence; such a tiny head filled with all sorts of mischievous ideas.
And to think he’s so young, yet already knows how to read people and strategize.
Su He only asked him to stall Zhimian; unexpectedly, in just a few minutes, he had led people over.
“Teehee, mommy, all set~”
The little one reported to Su He with a playful smile, “Big uncle’s gone to get busy, he won’t be back for a while to look for Aunt Sang, because big uncle knows I’m with Aunt Sang.”
Su He patted him on his head, “Well done!”
Beside them, Jing Xuan kissed him, laughing, “Our Xixi is so clever.
If godmother has a daughter in the future, I’ll definitely marry her to you, okay?”
The youngster blinked his round eyes, thought for a moment, and nodded, “Okay~ As long as godmother is happy~”
At this point, Su He looked towards Sang Luo, “I’ve asked someone to pick you up and take you back.
It’s not too late to go back now.”
Sang Luo didn’t refuse Su He’s arrangement or help, especially since she only knew Su He and Jing Xuan in Beijing and had no other friends.
“Okay.”
Then, Su He led her out from the back door.
“By the way, Sang Luo, how is your mother’s situation?” Su He suddenly asked.
Upon mentioning Chen Jinmeng, all Sang Luo felt was disappointment.
She gave a bitter smile and said,”It’s still the same; I have no expectations of her anymore.
I’ve tried every method possible, her gambling addiction is deeply ingrained in her DNA.”
Basically: hopeless!
She just hoped that her mother wouldn’t create bigger problems than this.
There was nothing else she could manage!
Su He took note of the expression on Sang Luo’s face silently, seeming to guess something about the situation.
After watching Sang Luo get into the car and leave, Su He turned and walked back.
On her way back, she ran into Ye Hanqing in the corridor.
Ye Hanqing wore an angry expression as she walked towards her from the opposite side.
Su He merely glanced coldly at her and looked away, directly walking past her.
Then the next second, she heard Ye Hanqing shouting from behind her:
“Su He, stop, I have something to ask you!”
Su He then stopped, considering she was directly called out.
She turned around, calmly facing her, “Miss Ye, what is it?”
Ye Hanqing seemed to be struggling to control her emotions, “What did you say in front of my aunt?”
She had just been scolded by Zhang Lanying.
Moreover, this was the first time Zhang Lanying had reprimanded her since their acquaintance began; Zhang had never shown her a long face.
Hearing this, Su He’s lips curled slightly, amused, “Miss Ye, surely you can’t blame your grievances with Madam Lu on me?”
“I surely don’t have the free time to gossip about others behind their backs.
You should know, I barely exchange formalities with Madam Lu.
Moreover, as you have seen, Madam Lu dislikes me just as much.
Do you think even if I spoke ill of you, she would believe me over you?”
“If she did believe my words, it would be utterly preposterous.
But this also shows your standing with Madam Lu is just so-so.”
Around the corner, someone was eavesdropping on their conversation.
“…”