Afterward, Lin Ruoxue went upstairs to work, while Su Chen, having smoked a cigarette on the sofa, headed to the old master's room.
Although the old master didn't say anything, he knew that the old master must be waiting for him.
Indeed, as soon as Su Chen pushed open the door and entered, the old master was sitting on the edge of the bed, reading a newspaper in his hands.
Seeing Su Chen walk in, he smiled slightly:
"You've co!"
Su Chen nodded his head then sincerely said:
"Grandfather, thank you!"
Su Chen didn't say this for no reason, for the imdiate issue that arose from his situation being exposed was the choices of those previously tied to him!
It wasn't a laughing matter, as the Su Chen of now was facing the very top families of Huaxia!
Any one of them was an existence that was within sight but out of reach for the Lin Family!
If they chose to be in the sa camp as Su Chen, it could very well lead to their downfall!
Any person would have to think this over seriously, let alone a family as significant as the Lin Family!
And tonight, the attitude of the old master and his parents-in-law had said it all!
Especially his father-in-law, Lin Wenqing, who behaved very differently today from his usual self; how could that be anything but a gesture to ease Su Chen's mind.
Although he didn't expect them to provide any substantial help, they had given him sothing he desired most—that feeling of family!
For all of this, it was impossible for Su Chen not to be moved!
The old master waved his hand at these words:
"It's the sa old saying, 'Family doesn't talk in two tongues.'"
Su Chen nodded and then also sat down beside the bed.
For a while, neither of them spoke, especially the old master who, even though the words were on the tip of his tongue, felt a bit abrupt.
"Grandfather, just say what you want to say."
After a little while, Su Chen spoke:
"Just like you said, we are family, and I will definitely speak if I can."
Su Chen spoke very frankly, but he also implied that there were things he would not discuss.
The old master caught the nuance in his tone instantly.
"Actually, I have t your father."
The old master looked at Su Chen and sighed.
"You have?"
Su Chen couldn't help but ask in surprise, which was sothing he hadn't expected.
"Yes, it has been almost thirty years now,"
the old master nodded and reminisced:
"But it was just an acquaintance. Back then, he was about your age, and he really shone like the moon among the stars, inspiring admiration at first glance."
"I spoke with him a few tis, he was indeed kind, and yet he possessed a certain dignity!"
The old master smiled slightly:
"I won't lie to you, when I saw him back then, I thought to myself that any family that had such a scion was truly blessed by their ancestors."
"Life is indeed like a play; who would have thought that decades later, I would beco his in-law, yet he..."
At this point, the old master couldn't help but feel a bit wistful.
"Truth be told, my impression of him has also beco sowhat blurry; even when I see him in dreams, his face is not so clear."
Su Chen shook his head with a touch of bitterness.
"You can't bla yourself, you were too young at the ti."
The old master patted his leg, feeling inevitably heartbroken.
A child of five or six, losing one loved one after another in such a short period of ti—such a blow was indeed too great!
"Actually, you're quite different from your father, especially in personality."
The old master pondered before saying:
"Oh, how is my character unlike his?"
Su Chen seed quite interested in asking.
"Your father had the air of jade about him, gentle yet lustrous. As for you..."
The old master looked at Su Chen and continued:
"You're more like an unsheathed sharp weapon, mysterious yet even more edged!"
Su Chen smiled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with the old master's description.
"Right, is everything under control?"
Lin Wenqing suddenly turned to ask.
Although his question seed sowhat inexplicable, Su Chen knew exactly what he ant.
"How should I put this?"
Su Chen slightly furrowed his brow and said:
"I have my trump cards, but the Five Great Families have stood tall in Huaxia for so many years; the waters are deep and imasurable. Without draining the pond, who knows what lies beneath?"
"That's true."
The old master nodded upon hearing this, agreeing with Su Chen's statent.
"Xiao Su, I have no other requests, just protect Ruoxue well and don't let her get hurt!"
The old master said earnestly.
"Grandfather, don't worry, I absolutely won't let anyone hurt Ruoxue."
Su Chen then smiled:
"I've already made so arrangents."
"That's good, that's very good."
The old master felt much relieved; what worried him the most wasn't anything else but the safety of his granddaughter.
He knew well that those great families all looked like gentlen from the outside, but inside they were the type who would devour soone without spitting out the bones!
"Alright, you go on with your business, I should rest too; this body really can't take it anymore."
Lin Wenqing said, after all, he hadn't slept a wink last night, and a short nap before dinner was not enough.
"Alright then, Grandfather, I won't disturb your rest."
Su Chen then stood up and walked out, heading to the study next to Lin Ruoxue's bedroom.
"Wife, you're still busy, huh."
Su Chen pushed open the door of the study and said with a grin.
"Hmm."
Lin Ruoxue replied without lifting her head, busy at the mont with no ti to pay attention to him.
"Wife, there's sothing I want to ask you."
"Speak, what is it?"
Lin Ruoxue continued working at her desk.
"This, where did the stuff on my bed in my room go? It's gone; how am I supposed to sleep tonight?"
Su Chen asked hesitantly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ruoxue suddenly lifted her head, and a sharp glint shot out of her beautiful eyes towards Su Chen!
"What do you think?"
Lin Ruoxue said through gritted teeth; she was certain that this guy was doing it on purpose.
"I genuinely don't know, that's why I'm asking you."
Su Chen spread his hands and said:
"If I knew, why would I still be asking you?"
"Sleep wherever you like!"
Lin Ruoxue huffed.
"Then I'll look for my blanket and go back to my room to sleep. Maybe Aunt Sun washed it for , never mind, I'll just change to a different one."
Su Chen pretended to be oblivious and then prepared to leave.
"Stop right there!"
Su Chen hadn't reached the door before Lin Ruoxue suddenly stood up and shouted at him in a suppressed voice.
"Wife, is there sothing else?"
Su Chen asked with a look of confusion.
"Su Chen, do you think it's fun to play like this?"
At this mont, Lin Ruoxue was so angry that her chest heaved violently, which nearly made Su Chen drool...
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