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Chapter 22: Su Lu

Editor: Henyee Translations

What was wrong with Su Lu today? Why did she happen to meet this cold-faced Asura under such circumstances?

"You should handle the consequences of what you've done yourself," Su Lu said.

The exhibition manager, who was standing at the side, said, "This calligraphy piece is Mr. Qingzhai's work. The price is 80 million dollars."

Su Yan sat up abruptly. "What? A lousy calligraphy piece costs 80 million dollars?"

"You should be glad that you didn't destroy Qing's Poem, which is beside it. That piece is worth more than 300 million dollars."

Su Qing looked at the manager. He looked unfamiliar, so he should be someone new hired by Uncle Tian. However, the price he mentioned was a little exaggerated.

Su Yan was scared out of her wits. Even if it was 80 million dollars, she couldn't afford it. Now that there was no one else, she could only look at Su Lu. "Third Brother! I'm sorry, I was wrong. Please… help me think of a way! If Dad finds out, he'll beat me to death."

Su Lu looked at her. "Am I the one you should be apologizing to?"

He turned his head to look at the obedient Su Qing. "If I hadn't stepped in, how long were you planning to embarrass the Su family? You'd better keep your devious thoughts to yourself! Apologize to Su Qing first."

Su Qing observed Su Lu. Her third brother, Su Lu, should be a very stern person. The frown between his eyebrows was like a glacier that had not melted for many years, and he looked really cold.

"There's no need. Just keep this woman away from me in the future. I feel uncomfortable even looking at her," Su Qing said softly and slowly stood up. She really didn't want to waste any more time on Su Yan.

Su Yan glared at Su Qing as she walked out.

Su Lu glanced at Su Yan and slowly walked away.

After Su Yan returned home, she had been trembling in fear. Kong Yue looked at her uneasy expression and asked, "What's wrong? Why did you come back with your Third Brother?"

Kong Yue then glared at Su Lu, "Are you done with your business? You're finally willing to come back?"

Su Lu smiled faintly. "Yes, I've completed a few cases. I'm on a break for a while."

Kong Yue smiled happily. "That's good. Did you meet Qingqing today?"

At the thought of Su Qing's fair and pretty face, as well as her fearless expression, he smiled lightly. "I've met her."

He had seen Su Qing's photo and recognized her immediately at the exhibition today.

In this family, Su Lu's personality was probably the most similar to Su Qing. Seeing the smile on his lips, Kong Yue smiled lightly. It seemed that he liked this younger sister, just like his eldest and second brothers.

Su Yan wasn't as relaxed and happy as they were. When she thought about how she would have to face Su Zheng's anger later, her legs went weak. She had to think of a way to deceive him.

She suddenly recalled the photo on her phone that hadn't been completely deleted, and a glimmer of hope rose in her. Fortunately, the staff didn't ask her to clear her phone's recycle bin after deleting the photo of Su Qing and that old man. She restored the photo and thought about how to make her father believe her.

Unfortunately, bad news always traveled faster than good news did. Su Zheng had gone golfing with a few friends today, and he heard about the scandal involving his daughter from others who were gossiping about it.

Su Yan stood obediently in front of Su Zheng. He looked at her face and said angrily, "Do you know what stupid things you've done?"

Su Yan trembled at Su Zheng's roar. "Daddy, I know I was wrong, but can you let me explain?"

"What's there to explain? You've embarrassed the Su family today."

Kong Yue noticed that Su Zheng looked furious the moment he returned. He looked around and realized that Su Qing wasn't around, so he called Su Yan into the study.

Kong Yue didn't understand what was going on, but she was blocked outside the study. Su Lu looked at her and said, "Don't worry, it's just a small matter. Why isn't Su Qing back yet?"

"Oh, she told me that she was going shopping. She'll be back later."

Kong Yue smiled. "She actually took the initiative to tell me that she would be coming home later."

Su Lu was puzzled. "Huh? What's wrong with that?" Wasn't this very normal?

Kong Yue looked at him. "This sister of yours is just like you. She treats everyone indifferently. However, I believe that she'll eventually understand how well we treat her. I heard from your eldest brother that she has already started calling him 'Eldest Brother' today. I wonder when she will call me 'Mommy' too!"

Su Lu smiled at her. "It'll be quick. Just be a little more patient."

Kong Yue nodded and turned to look at the closed study door. "I wonder what's going on. Why did your father call Su Yan into the study?"


Chapter 23: Inverting The Truth

Editor: Henyee Translations

Su Yan looked like she was about to cry as she said, "Daddy! Can you please listen to my explanation first? Don't you want to know why I caused a scene at the exhibition?"

Su Zheng looked at her pitiful expression, and his heart ached. He still doted on this adopted daughter of his. "Then tell me, what is it?"

Su Yan wiped the tears off her face and said softly, "Didn't Su Qing go to the Huo residence with Eldest Brother this morning? Hence, I was puzzled when I met her at the exhibition. Eldest Brother wasn't by her side either, so why was she able to appear at that event?"

Su Zheng lowered his head. He was indeed the one who gave Su Yan her invitation. In that case, how did Su Qing get in?

"I saw Su Qing behaving intimately with a middle-aged man there, and she even smiled at him. The people at the exhibition are all important figures. If anyone witnessed that scene, wouldn't our Su family be humiliated?" Su Yan looked at Su Zheng pitifully, as though she was really worried about the Su family's reputation.

"When that person left, I went up to speak to Su Qing and told her that she shouldn't do anything that would embarrass the Su family."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face. "But Daddy, Sister completely misunderstood me. She coldly told me to stay out of her business. But I really did see it, so how could I pretend otherwise?"

"Also, I wasn't the one who destroyed Mr. Qingzhai's calligraphy. At that time, my sister must have realized that I had seen her with that man, so she was a little angry. I believe that she didn't mean to push me down. I just didn't manage to keep my balance. I'm sorry, Dad. I didn't do it on purpose."

"Fortunately, Third Brother happened to be present, so he covered up for her and compensated the exhibitors. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to settle the matter."

Su Yan rambled on, trying her best to push everything to Su Qing.

Su Zheng slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily, "This evil creature! Will she only be happy after she completely disgraces the Su family?"

He looked at Su Yan. "Is everything you said true? Are you sure you're not lying to me?"

Su Yan went forward and grabbed Su Zheng's arm, crying. "Daddy, why would I lie to you? I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, I still have a photo of her with that man!" She immediately pulled out the photo from her phone and showed it to Su Zheng.

In the photo, Su Qing was indeed smiling at the middle-aged man beside her. They did look very close.

It had been a few days since Su Qing returned home, but Su Zheng had never seen such a smile on her face.

"Does my sister have some unspeakable difficulties? Why did she choose to be with this old man?" Su Yan was still misleading Su Zheng and adding fuel to the fire.

The focus of the matter had already been completely shifted by Su Yan. Her glib tongue, coupled with Su Zheng's preconceived prejudice and dislike for Su Qing, made him completely believe her words.

Su Zheng was so angry that his hands were trembling. He bellowed, "Get Su Qing here right this instance!"

Su Yan looked at him and said softly, "Daddy, don't be angry. I'll call her in now. Have a good chat with her."

Su Qing had just stepped into the house when she met Su Yan coming down the stairs. She said, "Su Qing, Daddy wants you to look for him in the study."

Kong Yue took the things from Su Qing's hand and turned to look at Su Yan, asking curiously, "Why is he calling Qingqing? What's wrong with your eyes? Did you cry?"

Su Yan smiled at Kong Yue. "I'm fine." She looked at Su Qing and said, "Hurry up. Don't make Daddy wait for you."

Su Qing looked at Su Yan and had a bad feeling. What was this woman trying to do again?

After Su Qing went upstairs, Su Lu walked to Su Yan's side and asked, "What did you tell Dad? Why is he looking for Su Qing?" His voice was stern.

Su Yan looked at him. "I just told him the truth." Under Su Lu's gaze, she felt like she had been seen through, so she felt a little flustered.

Kong Yue looked at the two of them and was a little confused. "What's wrong? Why are you talking in riddles?"

Su Lu looked at Kong Yue and thought for a moment, before telling her what had happened. This time, when Su Yan wanted to interrupt Su Lu and push the blame onto Su Qing, Su Lu glared at her and stopped her from doing so. After all, he had witnessed the entire process.

Su Qing pushed the study door open and walked in. She looked at Su Zheng, who was standing by the window, and asked, "Are you looking for me?"


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