Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Return to Su Family (2)
When they arrived at the Su Mansion, it was nearly six o’clock, and Su Nian had completely forgotten the message sent by Shen Hanxiu.
Su Guotian personally waited for them by the door, and although Liu Yuyuan didn’t care for Su Nian, she appeared very enthusiastic.
“Xiao Nian, come in quickly with the kids and have a seat. The food is all ready; we’re just waiting for you.”
Su Nian gave a slight smile. She wasn’t used to Liu Yuyuan’s attitude being so friendly, but since the other party was all pleasantries, she couldn’t very well respond in kind.
Treat me well, and I’ll treat you well.
Su Zhen was sweet-tongued, calling Su Guotian ‘great-grandfather’ which he genuinely liked.
Su Bao was quieter by comparison, simply holding Su Nian’s hand and standing silently by her side.
Without much small talk, they proceeded into the house.
Su Guotian’s first wife, who was also Su Nian’s biological grandmother, had only given birth to Su Nian’s father. Unfortunately, she passed away at a young age, and now, the Su Family was composed entirely of Su Guotian’s and Liu Yuyuan’s children.
Liu Yuyuan remarried into the family with her son from her previous marriage, who was renamed Su Yuecheng. He was not of Su Guotian’s blood and naturally not doted upon. However, when Su Nian was in the Su household, Su Yuecheng was one of the few who treated her well. Unfortunately, he was not present today, and Su Nian did not know whether he still lived at the Su house.
Liu Yuyuan had given birth to two daughters and a son with Su Guotian. The elder daughter was introverted and became pregnant without marrying, staying at home with her son of unknown paternity, ignored by all. The son, Su Yuejie, was the sole heir of the family and now in control of the entire Su Family business. The younger daughter was Su Yalan.
Today, everyone except for Su Yuecheng was present.
The reception for Su Nian’s return was not overly enthusiastic, with only Su Guotian showing more affection, continuously offering dishes to Su Zhen, who also made him laugh without any reservation.
Su Yalan, witnessing the adorable son and daughter of Su Nian, was consumed with jealousy.
Shen Hanxiu loves children so much, would he stay with me if I bore him one?
After dinner, the family sat in the living room chatting about this and that when suddenly they heard the sound of a car stopping outside.
Su Yalan turned her head to look. It was a black car, seemingly Shen Hanxiu’s.
She went out without hesitation, excitedly exclaiming, “Ah Shu is here!”
Watching Su Yalan dash out, and hearing her words, Su Nian remembered Shen Hanxiu saying he would arrive at the airport at six.
“Ah Shu”—Su Zhen hadn’t reacted yet, but upon seeing Shen Hanxiu enter, she gleefully ran down from the sofa: “Uncle Shen!”
The usually stern-faced Shen Hanxiu was now wearing a gentle expression. He bent down to pick up Su Zhen and then, ignoring everyone else, walked straight to Su Nian and asked, “Aren’t you coming home?”
Hearing his tone, it was as if a husband had come to fetch his wife, who was out playing, to return home. Su Nian glanced at Su Yalan, who was following behind Shen Hanxiu with a displeased expression.
Before Su Nian could speak, Liu Yuyuan said, “Ah Shu, since you’re here, why not sit and chat for a while?”
“No, it’s getting late. The kids have school tomorrow.”
For his tone, like that of a father speaking about his children, Su Nian was speechless.
Seeing that all the expected guests had arrived, sparing the need for a separate invitation to Shen Hanxiu, Su Guotian seized the opportunity to say, “Xiao Nian, your grandpa is turning seventy this Saturday. Bring the kids over then.”
Seeing that Su Guotian was indeed much different from his past arrogance and rudeness, and considering he was turning seventy, perhaps he was genuinely apologizing for his past actions, acknowledging his wrongs.
With her hatred for him diminishing quite a bit and remembering the blood ties, Su Nian nodded, “Okay.”