The car window rolled down, and Su Yuxin waved at the Su family members with a sweet smile.
"Oh my, Yuxin's boyfriend is here!"
Mother Su quickly walked over to help open the car door.
Zhong Hao hurriedly said, "How could I possibly trouble Auntie to open the door? You are truly humbling me, your junior."
"Hehe, it's just a small gesture!" Mother Su replied with a smile.
Zhong Hao got out of the car and bowed repeatedly, apologizing to everyone. "I'm so sorry for making all you elders wait. My apologies, my deepest apologies to all of you. Once I've settled my affairs, I will definitely host a banquet to apologize to all of you. I hope you can all be understanding!"
Zhong Hao's upbringing and family traditions were indeed excellent. He wasn't arrogant despite being a super-rich second-generation heir; instead, he was humble and meticulous with his etiquette.
Seeing this, the Su family members felt somewhat unaccustomed.
Some wore a suspicious expression, muttering, "Could it be fake again?"
Many in the Su family still vividly remembered the last time Su Yuxin had Wang Dongdong impersonate the villa owner. Seeing such a high-profile young master acting so submissively, they couldn't help but harbor doubts.
This was the difference between insignificant families and those with true substance.
However, these people from the Su family didn't grasp this concept, and instead felt that Zhong Hao didn't act like a typical wealthy young master.
Therefore, even though Zhong Hao arrived in a Porsche, he still faced skepticism.
Someone naturally asked, "Weren't you supposed to be driving a Lamborghini? Why is it a regular Mercedes-Benz?"
While a Mercedes-Benz is a luxury car, it clearly couldn't compare to a supercar like a Lamborghini.
Su Yuxin's face darkened slightly. The Lamborghini had already become scrap metal, and this Mercedes-Benz was just picked up from the dealership.
"Hey, what's wrong with a Mercedes-Benz? Is a Mercedes-Benz that bad?"
Mother Su was also puzzled, but she became displeased at the questioning and declared loudly, "This still costs hundreds of thousands!"
Zhong Hao didn't seem to care much about the Lamborghini. He said casually, "That's right. The car I drove earlier had an accident and is being repaired. I swapped it out temporarily!"
"Did you hear that? A temporary replacement car. This isn't Jinling, Xiao Zhong is keeping things simple!" Mother Su said, hands on her hips, with an imposing air. "Let's not bring up past matters. Everyone line up, and I'll introduce you to Xiao Zhong!"
Those doubts were just fleeting. Seeing Mother Su's assertive demeanor, they subsided.
Regardless of his attire or demeanor, Zhong Hao was indeed distinguished. He was just a bit different from their imagined wealthy young master.
The Su family members actually lined up obediently.
Mother Su puffed up with pride and nudged Su Yuxin.
Su Yuxin, looking at the elders and relatives who usually bossed her around now fawning over her, felt a flutter of pride.
She introduced Zhong Hao to them one by one, mentioning uncles, aunts, cousins, and so on, flaunting how powerful Zhong Hao's family was and how vast their assets were.
Zhong Hao maintained his composure well. Although he disliked Su Yuxin's boasting, he didn't show it and didn't appear impatient, greeting each person in turn.
Finally, after all the introductions, Su Yuxin pulled Zhong Hao over to Su Yingxia and her husband.
"Brother-in-law, this is my boyfriend, Zhong Hao!"
Su Yuxin glanced triumphantly at Jiang Shaolong and introduced, "Darling, this is my brother-in-law, Jiang Shaolong!"
"Mr. Jiang!"
Zhong Hao extended his hand for a handshake.
Being called by his name by Su Yuxin infuriated Jiang Shaolong, making him want to slap her.
Before and after he married Su Yingxia, Su Yuxin had sweetly called him "Brother-in-law" all the time.
Now, she was boldly calling him by his name.
Of course, he knew this was due to Su Yuxin's lack of upbringing; it was simply her personality.
He shook hands with Zhong Hao and chatted for a while, confirming that Zhong Hao indeed came from a wealthy family.
His aura was comparable to Yuan Liangping's, though he lacked Yuan Liangping's composed, all-controlling presence.
Although he felt a sense of displeasure, he lowered his stance and became cordial.
After a few words, everyone walked towards the cemetery.
Jiang Shaolong noticed Zhong Hao frequently looking back, as if searching for someone, which he found somewhat strange.
...
At the same time.
Jingdu.
Xu Shengqing walked into a courtyard with a wry smile.
*Bang bang bang...*
A rhythmic hitting sound came from within the courtyard.
Looking up, he saw a sandbag hanging from a locust tree in the center.
In front of the sandbag, a young woman under twenty, wearing a tight-fitting tank top, with a well-built physique but a bright and striking face, was venting her emotions, kicking the sandbag back and forth. Each blow was surprisingly swift and powerful.
It was evident that this woman possessed considerable combat ability.
"Cousin!"
Xu Shengqing stood aside and called out cautiously.
The woman turned her head slightly to look at Xu Shengqing but didn't stop. She delivered a set of combination punches and a sharp roundhouse kick, sending the sandbag swinging several meters high before finally stopping.
The woman took a towel from a maid, wiped her sweat, and drank some water before coldly snorting, "Xu Shengqing, what are you doing here?"
"I came to see you!" Xu Shengqing replied with a fawning smile. "It's been a while, Cousin, and your martial arts are even more impressive. I'm afraid my physique couldn't withstand even a simple punch from you!"
The distinguished Young Master Xu was practically subservient to this young woman, constantly smiling. If the local wealthy families of Hangjiang saw this, they would likely be astonished.
The young woman chuckled and said, "While I find your flattery quite pleasing, it's best to cut the pretense. Just tell me what you want. And let me state upfront, don't ask to borrow money!"
"How could I possibly? Am I the kind of cousin who borrows money from you?" Xu Shengqing said with a smile. "Actually, there's nothing else. I just wanted to see if you have time, Cousin, and if you'd like to go to Jiangnan for a trip."
"No time!" The woman said without hesitation, reclining on a lounge chair in the courtyard.
Xu Shengqing wasn't surprised. "Why not? Jiangnan has beautiful scenery, delicious food, and cultural sites. I'll arrange everything, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
The woman grew suspicious. She stood up and leaned closer to Xu Shengqing.
Xu Shengqing flinched and took two steps back.
"Xu Shengqing, this isn't like you. Are you really this kind?"
Blinking, the young woman's eyes glinted with cunning. She pointed at Xu Shengqing and domineeringly asked, "Tell me, what are you really up to?"
"What could I be up to? I have some business and projects in Jiangnan, and I'll be staying for a while. I just want to invite you to visit, Cousin," Xu Shengqing replied.
"So, you want to use my name?"
The girl was astonishingly intelligent. She sneered, "Are you in trouble? Or is there someone you can't handle, someone who won't give you face?"
Xu Shengqing put on a helpless expression. "You've really seen right through me, Cousin. There is indeed a bit of trouble, but it's not really about me. It's about Grandpa's affairs!"