Chapter 193: Chapter 193

Inside the police car, Su Lin and Zhao Tiande were both silent.

After a while, Zhao Tiande spoke as if talking to himself, “Yanyan has been obedient since she was young. Her mother made her learn to dance for ten years. You don’t know how many tears she shed and how much effort she put in to achieve what she has today. Yet, you lured her into starting a supermarket with just a few words.”

Hearing Zhao Tiande’s reproach, Su Lin felt uncomfortable inside. Was Yanyan going into business a bad thing? It’s surely better than practicing dance every day: “Uncle, are you suggesting that letting Yanyan go into business was wrong?”

“Do you think what you did was right?” Zhao Tiande felt like slapping Su Lin.

Although he had never met Su Lin, he knew quite a bit about Su Lin’s romantic exploits and had warned Yanyan many times. However, Yanyan was stubborn and completely ignored his warnings.

Su Lin nodded, “Of course, I did the right thing. Yanyan has been learning dance for ten years, but did you ever ask her if she actually likes dancing or wants to dance every day?”

Zhao Tiande was taken aback by the question. It was Yanyan’s mother’s idea to learn dancing, and Yanyan was only a few years old at the time. How could they have asked her such questions?

“I…”

Su Lin shrugged, “You never asked, but I did. I asked Yanyan whether she wants to do business or continue dancing. She told me she didn’t want to learn dancing.”

“No matter how good she becomes, even if she’s the best in the country, what then? If some high-ranking official wants to watch, they’ll just have her perform, right?”

“Business is different. She can demonstrate her value and find meaning in life.”

Zhao Tiande was silent for a moment, then sighed, “Maybe you’re right about this.”

Su Lin was surprised that Zhao Tiande admitted he was wrong so quickly. However, he soon felt awkward.

“Then, can you explain your numerous romantic affairs? Even I, a bureau chief, have heard about them, and there are many versions,” Zhao Tiande asked Su Lin pointedly.

Su Lin felt embarrassed, “Uncle, I’ve only been in Donghai for a short time and know very few people. How could there be rumors about me? You must have heard about someone else.”

Zhao Tiande looked at Su Lin intently, and Su Lin maintained a calm expression. Finally, Zhao Tiande sighed, “Take good care of Yanyan. Donghai will not be peaceful in the coming years.”

Su Lin nodded solemnly, “Don’t worry, uncle. I will protect Yanyan.”

“Hmm, as for your romantic tales, I’ll leave that to you young people to sort out. Just one thing – don’t let Yanyan be wronged.”

Su Lin quickly assured him. He didn’t understand why Zhao Tiande wasn’t giving him a hard time. Seeing Zhao Tiande’s serious demeanor, it seemed he might know something, hence his grave tone.

Upon arriving at the police station, they recorded their statements, and, as expected, Xiao Feiyu was detained.

Xiao Fei and Xiao Quan were also detained, while Su Lin, Li Ziyu, and Jiang Ruoxi left the police station. Jiang Ruoxi apologized, “Ziyu, Su Lin, I’m really sorry for dragging you into this.”

Li Ziyu responded with a bit of resignation, “You’ve caused quite a stir as soon as you arrived. You should be receiving a call from home soon and I won’t blame you.”

Su Lin also waved it off, “It was my idea in the first place. If anything, I’m to blame for how things turned out.”

Li Ziyu knew why Su Lin was feeling down. She hadn’t expected Jiang Ruoxi to bring Zhao Yanyan’s father over and teased, “I was worried you two might start fighting in the car, but it turns out I worried for nothing.”

Su Lin, feeling slightly annoyed, asked, “Ziyu, were you hoping we’d fight, or were you worried we would? It seems you were quite hopeful.”

“How could that be? Do I look like that kind of person?”

While they were talking, Jiang Ruoxi’s phone rang. It was a call from her family.

Clearly, her family had already received the news that Jiang Ruoxi had sent Xiao Feiyu to the station. The call couldn’t be good.

Jiang Ruoxi moved aside, frowning and talking, then became increasingly upset, shouting into the phone, “I won’t come back then! I’ll stay in Donghai forever!”

After hanging up, she came back, apologizing, “I’m really sorry for the trouble today, Ziyu. Let’s cancel the dinner; a relative of mine is coming to Donghai, and I need to rush to the airport.”

Li Ziyu was surprised, “Your relative? At this time?”

Jiang Ruoxi frowned, “They’re coming to seek justice. I won’t talk about it now. Yanyan, I’ll head to the airport first. We’ll chat later.”

“Alright.”

Watching Jiang Ruoxi hastily leave, Li Ziyu turned to Su Lin, “Was there something you needed at the company today?”

“It’s rare for you to remember to ask why I came to the company,” Su Lin said with a smile.

“Of course, I remember. Do you think I have a bad memory?”

“Actually, it’s nothing much. Xiao Chen has made contact with the Song family and arrived at their place this morning. We should prepare early. I came to ask you to find some time so we can visit Old Master Qin and discuss our next steps,” Su Lin stated seriously.

Hearing Su Lin’s words, Li Ziyu frowned, “He went to the Song family so soon? How did he slip away right under our noses?”

Su Lin laughed, “There must be some expert helping him. Though the Li and Qin families are the top two in Donghai, it doesn’t mean there are no other families. If they want to help Xiao Chen, there’s nothing we can do.”

Li Ziyu nodded, accepting Su Lin’s explanation. However, this was just the protagonist’s halo at work. In reality, Xiao Chen didn’t rely on anyone’s help to make contact with the Song family.

“What are we waiting for then? Let’s go to the Qin family now,” Li Ziyu said immediately.

“Alright.”

Since Su Lin didn’t drive here, he had to take Li Ziyu’s car.

In the car, Li Ziyu spoke softly, “Su Lin, thank you for earlier.”

Su Lin knew what Li Ziyu was referring to and said lightly, “Xiao Feiyu was really being unreasonable. Jiang Ruoxi kissed you, and he got jealous. He even wanted his bodyguard to wipe your face. That’s just not treating you like a person, so of course, I couldn’t stand by.”

Li Ziyu started the car and glanced at Su Lin, “Do you realize that by doing this, you might have offended the Xiao family of Modu? They are a bigger family than the Song family, and Modu is one of the busiest cities in the country. The Xiao family, in a way, could be considered a world-class family.”

Su Lin chuckled, unconcerned, “Ziyu, do you think I care about that?”

Li Ziyu spoke seriously, “It’s not about whether you care or not, but that you have to face this matter. You might have completely offended the Xiao family because of your actions, and they might take their anger out on you. You’re just one person, even with your father, you can’t compete with the Xiao family.”

Su Lin looked at Li Ziyu with a smile, “Then Ziyu, would you help me?”

Li Ziyu didn’t hesitate to nod, “Of course.”

“Your word is enough for me. As for Xiao Feiyu and the Xiao family, let them come. Once in Donghai, even dragons have to coil, and tigers have to lie down.”

Hearing Su Lin’s confident words, Li Ziyu was influenced by his tone and nodded, “If the Xiao family really retaliates, I won’t stand by and watch.”

Su Lin laughed lightly, “Ziyu, don’t be so pessimistic. If they retaliate against everyone, the whole country would be empty.”

Li Ziyu shook her head, “I’m not being pessimistic, but prudent. You don’t understand these big families. They value their family’s honor above all else.”

“You making Xiao Fei and Xiao Quan kneel publicly was a slap in their face, and instigating Ruoxi to send Xiao Feiyu to the station, I’m worried this won’t end well.”

Seeing Li Ziyu’s serious face, Su Lin didn’t continue to joke around. He couldn’t possibly say he intentionally stood against the Xiao family.

Since he and Xiao Feiyu were destined to be enemies, it was better to set their stances from the beginning, making it clear who stood where. This would make it easier for him to maneuver.

“Ziyu, this is the second time I’ve seen you with such a serious expression. The first time was when you talked about resisting your grandfather.”

Li Ziyu paused, realizing that Su Lin was becoming increasingly important to her. However, thinking of Su Lin’s girlfriends, she suppressed her feelings for him deep down.

She could have feelings, but she must stay rational; otherwise, she wouldn’t have reached where she is today.

“Su Lin, let’s not talk about this anymore.”

“Alright~!!”