Little Cherry visited Su Garden and met Madam Su.

So even though Mrs. Su came without an appointment, Xiao Yingtao didn't dare to be negligent and quickly led Mrs. Su to my studio.

I was also very surprised to see Mrs. Su arrive so suddenly, but I still got up to greet her with great enthusiasm and respect.

"Auntie, why didn't you tell me you were coming? I could have come downstairs to greet you." I had learned a bit of Xu Qianning's mannerisms and tried my best to say some flattering and ingratiating words.

Mrs. Su smiled, took off her lambskin gloves, and then removed the scarf from her neck.

Her personal assistant followed behind, taking the items one by one, and then left through the door.

Seeing that Mrs. Su was about to take off her coat, I immediately went behind her to help her, and then hung the coat on a hanger and put it aside.

"Yes, this place is really nice. Xixi came here once and has been talking about it to me for ages."

Mrs. Su strolled around casually, looking at everything, and praising with a smile.

I couldn't understand Mrs. Su's purpose for coming here, and I didn't dare to start a conversation rashly, so I just went along with what she said: "I've been busy with Fashion Week recently, and I haven't been able to properly manage the studio since I returned to China. It's a bit messy."

"It's not chaotic, it's quite good." Mrs. Su walked over to the sofa and sat down.

I immediately made a cup of tea and brought it over. "Auntie, this is some English black tea that I brought back from my business trip. Please have a taste."

"Hmm." Madam Su beckoned to me, her face still kind and gentle. "Please sit down, don't bother with anything else."

I smiled and could only sit down on a single sofa to the side.

In fact, I already had a premonition and guessed what Mrs. Su wanted to talk about.

It felt like a long-awaited "punishment" was finally about to be pronounced, and I was like a sinner awaiting my fate, my heart pounding with anxiety.

"Has Sheng Lin contacted you these past few days?" Madam Su asked, taking a sip of tea before getting to the point.

I shook my head, my heart pounding with anxiety. "No."

"A few days ago you took Xixi out for dinner and shopping, and when she came back she asked me about Sheng Lin..."

Mrs. Su spoke elegantly and slowly.

But I felt secretly anxious as I listened.

"Actually, I didn't know what was wrong with Sheng Lin at first. That night, he and his father talked for four or five hours, and it seemed like they even had an argument. Sheng Lin's father wouldn't let me get involved, so I couldn't do anything about it. After Xi Xi asked me, I called Sheng Lin's father several times before he finally relented and told me what had happened—"

I stared intently at Madam Su, my hands unconsciously clenching the fabric of her trousers. "Is he in trouble?"

"Yes." Madam Su nodded readily, her well-maintained face showing a solemn expression. "During his trip abroad, someone reported him for leaking information, and the higher-ups are investigating him. You know, in families like ours, we share both prosperity and adversity. Originally, his father was supposed to be transferred to Beijing after the New Year, but because of this matter... I'm afraid it will be put on hold."

Upon hearing this, I felt as if I had been struck by lightning.

I had imagined all sorts of bad scenarios, but I never expected it to turn out like this.

But I'm also very certain that Su Shenglin isn't that kind of person!

He couldn't possibly do such a thing!

“Auntie, he was with me the whole time those days. We didn’t come into contact with any suspicious people. Besides, he was accompanied by two colleagues sent from above. They can also testify to that.”

I tried my best to clear Su Shenglin's name.

"Yes, I know what you said is true. But it's no use if we believe him; it's up to the higher-ups to believe him."

"You can investigate that!"

"It's part of an investigation, so I've been speaking with him these past few days."

My mind was in turmoil, and I was completely at a loss.

"Where is he? Is he suffering?" My eyes reddened, and my voice became low and hoarse.

“I don’t know. If I hadn’t called him several times, his father wouldn’t have told me about this. We all thought he was just on a business trip.”

Mrs. Su kept her eyes fixed on me, her gaze never leaving me.

Her face was solemn, and although she appeared calm, I knew she was extremely anxious inside.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have condescended to come to me on their own initiative.

"A person with a clear conscience has nothing to fear, Aunt. Sheng Lin is innocent and has nothing to fear from being investigated." I said this to comfort Madam Su, and also to comfort myself.

"Yes, I hope so too." Madam Su nodded, her expression relaxing a bit. "Jiang Wan, to be honest, I like you very much. Putting aside the kindness you showed Sheng Lin when we were young, I admire you very much. You are beautiful, well-mannered, capable, and pure despite your surroundings. Most importantly, Sheng Lin likes you, has liked you for many years—when I first met you, I really thought about making you my daughter-in-law."

I was extremely surprised.

I didn't expect Mrs. Su to have such a high opinion of me.

But I also understand that this praise was just a prelude.

A pang of sorrow began to rise in my heart, and I realized what Madam Su was trying to express behind her praise.

"However, you have caused Sheng Lin too much trouble, not only because of your family of origin, but also because of your grudges with the Gu family. His actions against the Gu family this time are largely because of you. Of course, the Gu family broke the law and it is right that they are being investigated. Sheng Lin did a righteous thing and deserves recognition. It's just that his identity is special. If it weren't for you, he wouldn't have had to take action himself and would have avoided getting into trouble."

Mrs. Su spoke in a gentle tone, and remained elegant and poised throughout.

But I kept my eyes down, feeling ashamed to lift my head.

I also hope Su Shenglin is doing well.

From the moment he started pursuing me, I knew very well that I was not good enough for him, and I rejected him many times.

But in the end, I still succumbed.

I had thought about the day I would break up with him, but I never imagined that I would drag him down so badly.

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