The auspicious day for the Su family's establishment was not crowded with guests.
The four prominent families of the northwest, the Gao family, the Maya Chu family, the Hong Kong Qin family, and the Lingnan Shen family, were all resolutely not sending anyone.
Most crucially—
Li Qianfan, who valued Emperor Su above all else and not the empire, could have his position as "Dragon Ruins Crown Prince" revoked at any moment. Dragon Ruins, the Valley of Eight Hundred Emperors, and Li Family Village were three places Luo Huayin could not afford to offend, and they too would not send anyone.
"Without the experts from the four great families, without the Li family. The key is, Li Wujiang, who trampled several families yesterday, seems to be absent as well."
Luo Huayin lowered her head, her gaze fixed on her toes as she rapidly calculated: "Then, besides Li Qianfan and Du Junlin, who else can stop me! On the auspicious day of the Su family's establishment, who can stop me from abducting Su Nanyin?"
No one.
Besides Li Qianfan and Du Junlin, there was no one else Luo Huayin deigned to notice.
Uncle Kui and the other loyalists of the Su family, although they appeared quite formidable, were mere chickens and dogs in Luo Huayin's eyes. She could hang them on the wall with a wave of her hand.
As long as Luo Huayin could find an opportunity when Li Qianfan and Du Junlin were not by Su Nanyin's side, she could abduct her with the speed of lightning and thunder.
Of course.
Luo Huayin had also observed carefully.
Du Junlin, who was naturally aloof, was constantly clinging to Li Qianfan today, wanting to prove to the arriving guests that she was the wife of the Li Family Village.
The pregnant Su Zui was in charge of arranging the food and drinks.
On the other hand, Su Nanyin's second daughter, Shen Yun, known as Little Guanyin, was always by Su Nanyin's side.
"With Little Guanyin's shy demeanor, can she even withstand one of my punches?"
Luo Huayin's peripheral vision caught sight of Shen Yun, who was quietly accompanying Su Nanyin out, and she inwardly sneered.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that today was her best opportunity to abduct Su Nanyin.
She would do it!
The sixth day of the Lunar New Year, 10:55 AM.
Su Nanyin, dressed in a white Hanfu with a red cape, her dark, elegant hair meticulously braided by Mao Maochong, had just walked out of the courtyard gate when three cars approached from a distance.
(The Su family is located in the suburbs, about three hundred meters from the main road. The cement road in front of the gate was the one Su Nanyin had paid for herself to build to the main road after she first took over the property. Therefore, any car driving from the main road could only be coming to the Su family.)
Upon seeing the approaching cars.
Li Qianfan, who had been squatting by the wall with Shen Congdao and other close friends, smoking and chatting like brothers, immediately stood up.
Finally, guests were arriving to formally congratulate the Su family on their establishment.
Who would be the first guests?
"Huh, why is it President Su from Qingyun?"
As Li Qianfan stood up, Shen Chongchong, with the olfactory senses of a butterfly, let out a soft cry of disbelief.
President Su from Qingyun?
Who was President Su from Qingyun?
Old Man Su?
Damn it—
Why were Old Man Su and Mother Lan rushing to Sijiu today?
Seeing the old Su couple step out of the car, Li Qianfan suddenly felt a headache and more guilt.
After all, Old Man Su and Mother Lan were his legitimate father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Li Qianfan was not only the second-in-command of the Sijiu Su family; he was also Mao Maochong's good brother and the prime culprit who caused a certain Empress to become pregnant (a rumor, of course)!
For the old Su couple to come rushing over like this, how could the son-in-law bear it!!
He really wanted to kick them back to Qingyun.
But since they were here—
Not only the old Su couple, but also Chen Dong and An Ran; Wang Zhe and Xiao Hui; Wei Wan and Xie Wenxiu; Zhai Hua and Zhai Xin (Zhai Yue was still in the hospital taking care of Zhai Xing and was absent today), as well as Zhang Bao from Victoria, had also arrived.
"Haha, son-in-law. You didn't expect your old dad to travel thousands of miles to support you, did you?"
As Old Man Su looked at Li Qianfan, his gaze clearly conveyed this meaning.
Li Qianfan really wanted to kick him—
His peripheral vision, however, subconsciously glanced at the rumored protagonist; he acutely caught a fleeting glimpse of awkwardness in Su Nanyin's eyes.
Even if her reputation was ruined, Su Nanyin still had some dignity, right?
But soon.
Su Nanyin adjusted her demeanor, immediately grabbed her cape, and with Chongchong accompanying her, she quickly stepped forward with a smile, "President Su, Director Ning. You've traveled a long way, thank you for coming."
Ning Xiaolan extended her hand, clasped Su Nanyin's, and gently shook it, smiling, "Patriarch Su, we have come uninvited to congratulate you and are sure to cause some disturbance. Please forgive us."
"Director Ning, you say such things and make us strangers."
Su Nanyin said, "You and President Su are honored guests that I couldn't even invite."
Both Ning Xiaolan and Su Nanyin were top-notch in their social skills.
Especially on such an important occasion, every word they spoke was measured.
The key was.
The old Su couple came this time at the behest of their "leaky cotton padded jacket," with genuine intentions to congratulate, not to cause trouble.
"As expected of Emperor Su from the scandal. It's no wonder Qianfan can't resist. Such a femme fatale has irresistible charm for all men over eighteen."
This was the first time the old Su couple had seen Su Nanyin, and they were deeply shocked by her noble beauty.
However, this did not make them feel inferior.
The reason was simple: "No matter how noble and sexy you are, you are still a mistress who cannot be brought to light!"
"Secretary Shen."
Old Man Su shook hands with Chongchong and lamented, "The first time I saw you, I knew you were no ordinary person. But I never dreamed you would be the eldest daughter of the Su family. Having you as my secretary is definitely the greatest bragging right of my life."
These words of Old Man Su were absolutely from the bottom of his heart.
Shen Yun was also extremely surprised and a little ashamed when she saw Old Man Su again.
After all, when she went to Ziyu Yuzhuang to apply for a secretary position, it was precisely to steal their prospective son-in-law; not only did she succeed, but she also managed to get Su Maomao pregnant ahead of time.
How could she face herself—
Chongchong could only greet Old Man Su with the most genuine enthusiasm.
"Son-in-law."
Old Man Su finally "saw" Li Qianfan and, in front of Empress Su, shamelessly called him "son-in-law," patting his shoulder: "No matter what you do, your old dad will support you unconditionally."
Ning Xiaolan picked up the conversation: "And we will trust your choices, they will never be wrong."
Such understanding in-laws—
Where could one find another pair like them!
However.
When the old Su couple shook hands with Du Junlin, they subconsciously bowed slightly, no longer facing Su Nanyin with the same "righteousness."
For no other reason.
The little cotton jacket of the Sijiu Su family had snatched away Du Junlin's intended husband of twenty years!
How could the old Su couple not feel guilty in front of her?
But then they thought—
Since the head of the Sijiu Su family had personally stepped in and monopolized their son-in-law again, why should the old Su couple feel guilty towards Du Yaoya?
"What has happened to this world? The daughter failed, but the mother succeeded with flying colors. Alas. It's all so chaotic, so chaotic."
Old Man Su thought this inexplicably and looked at Li Qianfan again.
Li Qianfan was having a brotherly embrace with Wang Zhe, expressing his most sincere blessings for Wang Zhe finally winning over Xiao Hui.
Wang Zhe, habitually putting on a cool, pretentious look, said, "What do you mean 'won over'? Our getting together was destined in a past life. And we've also promised to be together in the next life. Unlike you, who doesn't even know how many good sisters you have around you."
Li Qianfan—
Really wanted to kick this "King of Pretence" three miles away.
Never mind.
Considering the pitiful state this child was in, starving like a hair monkey in the Black Water Forest, Li Qianfan magnanimously forgave him.
"Master, Happy New Year!"
Chen Dong, who had been waiting eagerly to pay his respects, finally saw Li Qianfan approach him and, with a thud, knelt down heavily and kowtowed on the street.
What the heck.
Li Qianfan was startled. The girl An Ran, standing beside Chen Dong, also gracefully curtsied, offering her late New Year greetings to her master.
Chen Dong kowtowed to Li Qianfan because he felt it was only natural; is it strange for a disciple to kowtow to his master?
An Ran knelt down out of gratitude; if not for Li Qianfan, her life would have been utterly ruined!
Li Qianfan quickly bent down to help Chen Dong and An Ran up. Su Nanyin, who was following him, took two red envelopes from her cape pocket and quietly handed them to him.
When disciples and their spouses kowtow to their master for New Year greetings, the master must give red envelopes.
However.
Li Qianfan looked back at Su Nanyin and asked with his eyes, "How did you prepare red envelopes in advance?"
"Guanyin says, 'It cannot be told.'"
Su Nanyin smiled and did not answer, cordially inviting the old Su couple to come inside.
They were absolutely distinguished guests!
They must be invited to the inner courtyard.
As for Wang Zhe and the others, they could stay in the front courtyard.
After a long period of pleasantries.
Just as Li Qianfan was escorting Old Man Su and the others inside, Wei Wan approached and whispered, "Li Qianfan, Gao Lingwang is on the car. If you allow him to come to the Su family."
As soon as Wei Wan finished speaking—
Li Qianfan suddenly turned around and quickly walked towards the cars.