Hearing about cutting off contact, Su Lingzhi ultimately couldn’t hold back, clenched her fists with restraint, "Grandfather, indeed it was Yinli’s fault in this matter, but it was due to a misunderstanding between him and me." Thıs content belongs to novᴇlfire.net
Elder Su sneered, "No matter what misunderstanding, he shouldn’t threaten the Jiang Family. He doesn’t value the relationship between you two. And you still defend him? You fancy his status and position, but he might not truly care for you, just play with you at best."
"I’m not with him because of his status and position."
Elder Su frowned deeply, disappointed by her lack of ambition, "Even so, can you really climb up to the Fu Family’s deep-seated wealth? When it comes to power and status, he will eventually discard you."
"That’s something for the future to concern."
At this moment, someone came to report, "Old Master, Fu Yinli is here."
Upon hearing this, Su Lingzhi was astonished.
The elderly couple’s expressions also turned serious, "What is he here for?"
The maid shook her head.
Elder Su took a deep breath, "Let him in."
For such a figure in the Fu Family, with just a word, they could make their business crumble. Naturally, they dared not show any negligence.
Fu Yinli was invited in with utmost respect.
As he entered, a gust of air seemed to accompany him. His black shirt outlined a tall and straight figure; his brow bone was distinctive and deep. His every move was steady, giving an impression of noble elegance, distant and unreachable.
Hearing the sound, Su Lingzhi stood up uneasily, wanting to speak but hesitating.
Today, his eyes were not bandaged. In the light, a warm glow was reflected, looking just as before he lost his sight, only lacking a bit of vitality.
Fu Yinli’s gaze lingered on her eyes for a few seconds, then he looked at the two elderly seated at the chief position, "Elder Su, Madam Su."
Seeing his elegant and extraordinary demeanor, Elder Su’s expression gradually softened and treated him with courtesy, "Sit down and let’s talk."
Fu Yinli then walked to Su Lingzhi’s side, took her hand, interlocking their fingers, and sat down together.
Su Lingzhi wanted to withdraw her hand but could not.
Elder Su looked at their actions with deep eyes, leisurely poured him a cup of tea, "You are my granddaughter’s boyfriend? Fu Yinli?"
Ultimately wary of the Fu Family’s power, the elder lowered his stance slightly.
Fu Yinli nodded and got straight to the point, "It was my idea not to let Zhizhi have an arranged marriage. She was unaware of it. Please, Su Family, do not make things difficult for her."
Elder Su did not expect him to admit this proactively, his brow involuntarily creased, "Zhizhi is a member of the Su Family and naturally should follow our arrangements. Besides, the arranged marriage is our family matter, how does an outsider get a say?"
Elder Su then turned the conversation, "You won’t let Zhizhi have an arranged marriage. Can you marry her in the future? Can you give her happiness?"
"Zhizhi and I are still in the dating stage; it’s too early to discuss marriage. Besides, Zhizhi just graduated and she’s still young."
These words left Elder Su momentarily speechless and plunged him into silence.
Su Lingzhi’s feelings were complicated. Despite having her own ideas and wanting to change her grandfather’s mind about the arranged marriage, she knew it wasn’t the right time to speak up.
The room was filled with gloom; Elder Su didn’t want to clash with the Fu Family but didn’t want to let it go so easily either.
His gaze passed over the young couple sitting before him, pondered for a moment, and said to him, "You can date each other, but let me say this beforehand, in the future, no matter what happens during your relationship, it should have nothing to do with the Su Family, and your Fu Family shouldn’t impact our Su Family’s interests."
Upon hearing this, Su Lingzhi’s expression darkened slightly.
The mercenary nature of a businessman was revealed, and her grandfather did not spare her any face.
They could disregard her thoughts and force her into an arranged marriage; now, everything she does has nothing to do with the Su Family.
When it comes to interests, she understood.
But, isn’t this too heartless?
Fu Yinli assured, "Rest assured, the matters between Zhizhi and me will not involve the Su Family’s interests."
With just one sentence, all the conflicts were calmed down.
However, although she was in the Su Family, it was no different than being driven out.
Su Lingzhi couldn’t help but ask, "Grandfather, in your eyes, in front of the Su Family’s interests, am I just a pawn that can be discarded at any time?"
Her response was silence; the two elders didn’t even try to console her.
Knowing this answer, Su Lingzhi’s heart was utterly chilled, she followed Fu Yinli in a daze and walked out of the main hall step by step.
"Sister." Tong Yan’s voice sounded, her call of "sister" particularly sweet and intimate.
On the tree-lined path, Tong Yan walked toward them, her tassel dress outlining her slender figure, surrounded by an extraordinary floral fragrance, yet her gaze turned to Fu Yinli, her eyes gradually brightening.
Fu Yinli met her gaze indifferently, with his experience in the world of fame and gain, he could see what her eyes meant with just a glance.
"Is there something you need?" Su Lingzhi spoke up.
Tong Yan curved a small smile, "Sister, are you climbing higher branches to abandon Brother Chenglin? During this period, you couldn’t even sleep without Brother Chenglin accompanying you."
These words seemed to cause something to erupt in the air.
Su Lingzhi heard her intention and immediately calmed down, "You call me sister, yet you incite discord between me and my man in my face. Isn’t that a bit hypocritical?"
"I..." Tong Yan’s face turned crimson, and when she looked at Fu Yinli, it became even more embarrassing.
"If you want to secure your position in the Su Family, vying for favor won’t help; it will only make the family resent you," Su Lingzhi reminded her, then ignored her and maneuvered her white cane to leave.
The suppression Tong Yan targeted at her in the past half month was something she clearly knew.
Not only her, but every member of the Su Family surely saw it. They just turned a blind eye.
After all, it’s what the Su Family owed her, trying to make up for twenty years of neglect.
But with time, when the Su Family grows tired of it, Tong Yan’s good days will be over.
After all, in the Su Family, girls have no status and are just tools for arranged marriages.
Fu Yinli’s car was parked at the Su Family’s entrance. Seeing them come out, Housekeeper Zhao hurriedly opened the car door.
Su Lingzhi was carried into the car by Fu Yinli.
"Smoke a cigarette, wait for me a bit." After speaking, Fu Yinli stepped out, closing the car door.
The air was instantly cut off from the outside, and Su Lingzhi sat quietly in the car waiting for him.
After a short while, he came in from the other side, sat beside her, carrying a faint tobacco scent.
Fu Yinli glanced sideways at him, leaned over, and fastened her seatbelt.
Su Lingzhi instinctively moved a little to the side.
Fu Yinli’s eyes darkened, staring into her emotionless eyes, "Are you avoiding me?"
"Smoking is bad for health."