Chapter 168 The Successor Chosen by the Old Master

Su Youling gave a helpless smile, not bothering with pretense. "You already know what you need to know. Whether I'm angry or not won't make a difference, so why make things harder for myself?"

Old Master Yin, being in a high position, was always flattered and praised, and had probably never been so openly slapped in the face before, so he was immediately stunned.

After a while, he suddenly burst into laughter, "You really are alike! This personality, gentle yet firm, is just like mine! I knew I hadn't misjudged you, Su girl."

picture?

Like his thoughts?

Su Youling felt a little uncomfortable, and gave a faint smile, "Grandpa Yin, if you want to say something, you might as well be direct."

“Good, I like your straightforward personality,” Old Master Yin patted her shoulder, his expression turning serious. “I’m investigating you not only to understand you, but also because I’ve always wanted to find an heir to manage my vast business empire.”

"Heir? Isn't there a time delay?" Su Youling was startled, never expecting him to have such thoughts.

“Shi Yan is indeed outstanding among the younger generation, but… this kid is too eager for quick success and often doesn’t use his mind on the right path!” Old Master Yin made no attempt to hide his thoughts. “The internal forces of the Yin family are deeply entrenched. In addition to having the ability, one must also follow the right path to keep the people under control. Otherwise, the foundation I have built over the years may be destroyed in an instant.”

"But……"

"Su girl, when I was young, I was a womanizer, but I rarely had children outside of marriage. This is an unspoken understanding between my wife and me." For reasons unknown, Old Master Yin made no attempt to hide these things from Su Youling, a junior, his honesty was frightening. "Shiyan's mother was an accident, but also the result of that woman's careful scheming. Why do you think I didn't acknowledge this illegitimate daughter back then?"

Su Youling shook her head, not wanting to say anything more about other people's family affairs.

But Old Master Yin was determined to make things clear to her: "Because she is useless. Apart from this bloodline, she is of no use to me or the Yin family."

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Su Youling understood.

Not only will it be useless, but the girl will also affect the old man's relationship with his first wife. The balance he has maintained within the family for so long may even be broken because of this illegitimate daughter.

He doesn't care about an illegitimate daughter who can't bring him any benefit and would only ruin his life, so he pretends she doesn't exist.

This is the true nature of businessmen: obsessed with profit and devoid of sincerity.

Su Youling suddenly felt a chill run down her spine and felt a sense of disgust at being around such a person. She subconsciously thought of Li Tingxi, who stirred up trouble in the business world.

Is he really as selfish and cold-hearted as the old man?

“At my age, I don’t care about bloodlines; I just want to be happy and have a peaceful life.” Old Master Yin’s face darkened. “Shi Yan’s ambitions are too great, but his abilities don’t match them. I made it clear to him from the beginning that he can return to the Yin family, but he needs to marry you.”

Su Youling's expression changed drastically. "What?"

No wonder Shi Yan was even more enthusiastic towards her at the banquet than when they first met; his warm attitude even seemed strange to her.

This is absurd.

“Mr. Yin, you’re overthinking it. Shi Yan and I did have a relationship in the past, but that’s all in the past. Now Li Tingxi and I are husband and wife, and no matter what kind of agreement we have, it doesn’t change the fact that we are husband and wife.”

Su Youling took a deep breath, not wanting to spend any more time with such a strange and heavy-hearted old man. "I'm sorry, I have something to do, so I'll leave you here."

"Su girl, I'm not forcing you, I'm just giving you a wider range of choices." Old Master Yin didn't...

There was no attempt to stop her, only a slight increase in voice, "You and Li Tingxi are destined to separate, and that day won't be long. If you want to completely get rid of his entanglement and the storms of the outside world, you'll need a stronger support."

Su Youling paused, then said without turning her head, "I don't like a life that's been controlled. Sir, this is my business, so please don't worry about it."

Watching her figure disappear at the gate of the courtyard, Grandpa Yin smiled and shook his head. "You will agree. I won't wait too long for that day."

The driver, sensing the situation, came over and helped the old man, saying meaningfully, "You value a young girl who hasn't fully developed her abilities that much? She's too young; she might not be as reliable as Young Master Shi Yan."

"Are you doubting my judgment?" Old Master Yin glanced at him sideways.

The driver had been with him for many years, but he still often felt suffocated by the old man's powerful aura, so he wisely lowered his head and said, "Your choice is naturally beyond reproach."

“This is a fine piece of jade. If she is properly polished, one day she will not lose to anyone.” Old Master Yin got into the car and looked at the elegant courtyard. His expression suddenly darkened. “Send someone to investigate Su Youling’s mother thoroughly. I want to know everything, no matter how small.”

He did not see Niannian's body back then.

For so long, he often felt that Niannian was still alive.

Su Youling's appearance gradually gave this vague idea a tangible form.

Perhaps fate is guiding us in the dark.

...

The news that Old Master Yin had gone to the Su family for dinner quickly reached Li Tingxi's ears. He felt uncomfortable at the thought that the old man was secretly plotting against Su Youling.

As soon as he left the company, he immediately called Su Youling and asked, "Why did Grandpa Yin suddenly appear at home?"

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"You went to eat and even sent your bodyguards away. What if there's any danger?"

The questioning tone made it sound as if Su Youling had brought her lover home.

Su Youling was already annoyed, and upon hearing this, she lost her temper. "His legs are his own, what can I, an ordinary citizen with no power or influence who is constantly controlled by others, do? Should I chase him out with a broom?"

She snorted, "If I could do that, I'd be the first one to try it on you next time."

As for bodyguards, she couldn't very well have two bodyguards accompany her to dinner; that would be too impolite.

Besides, she's at home, so there's no real danger. She can just have a bodyguard follow her when she goes out.

"...What's wrong with you? Why are you so angry?" Li Tingxi sensed that something was wrong with her emotions. He paused for a moment and then comforted her, "If the Yin family offends you, don't hold back. Do or say whatever you want. If anything goes wrong, I'll clean it up for you."

Su Youling was full of anger and questions, and desperately needed an outlet. Li Tingxi happened to be right in her way, so she wanted to vent her anger.

But instead of getting angry, he gently and domineeringly comforted himself, as if she could rely on him for the rest of her life and be a willful and innocent person.

"It's nothing, just a small matter." Su Youling's anger, like a balloon with a punctured hole, completely dissipated in an instant.

This matter has nothing to do with Li Tingxi, and she shouldn't involve innocent people.

She'll find out what's really going on between her mother and Old Master Yin by asking him herself.

I still need Li Tingxi's help with something.

"Li Tingxi, please protect my mother, okay?" Su Youling said solemnly. "Don't let anyone investigate her past. I want her to be just an ordinary village woman in Lingshui Town."