Chapter 100 Accompany Me
But what Su Man cared more about was that Ding Chengyu had just said that it was Xiao Beisheng who invited him here today.
Xiao Beisheng and Ding Chengyu went back and forth, making Su Man even more confused.
"Wait a minute, what did you just say? What do you mean by inviting Cheng Yu to help me?"
Su Man had just told Madam Xiao that Xiao Beisheng would ask Xu Jiang to appraise the painting. Perhaps Xiao Beisheng had already discussed this with Xu Jiang. This was actually meant to appease Madam Xiao.
The one who informed Xu Jiang was not Xiao Beisheng, but Su Man herself.
After she found out that Luo Yan had asked Xu Jiang for help, she went to find Xu Jiang herself, which led to a scene of "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind".
She didn't tell anyone about this, including Xiao Beisheng.
She knew that at the critical moment, Xiao Beisheng might not be reliable either. The only person she could rely on was herself.
Unexpectedly, Ding Chengyu showed up midway. This Ding Chengyu was arranged by Xiao Beisheng.
"Yes, Teacher Su, you don't know that my uncle arranged everything for me. The plane ticket to Haicheng, the food and accommodation, the invitation letter, and the gift for the old lady were all prepared by my uncle overnight. Just so that I can help you to be a witness in front of everyone."
Su Man was a few beats late before she realized that the uncle-master Ding Chengyu was talking about was Xiao Beisheng.
Ding Chengyu approached Su Man and teased: "Master uncle really loves you."
Xiao Beisheng stretched out a hand and moved Ding Chengyu away, "Men and women should not touch each other."
Ding Chengyu jumped up and down: "Uncle Master, I've already spoken up for you in front of the teacher, and you're still worried that I'll poach you?!"
Xiao Beisheng looked at him indifferently without comment.
Ding Chengyu snorted: "Humph, I'm just a tool. Being a tool is fine, but I also have to come to see you show off your affection. I'm just a passing dog that you guys created. Forget it, I can eat for free anyway, I'm going to eat and not disturb your affection."
Ding Chengyu turned around and walked across the corridor back to the banquet hall.
In the moonlit corridor, only Su Man and Xiao Beisheng were left.
Su Man asked, "Why did you think of calling him here?"
Xiao Beisheng turned around and faced the corridor. From this angle, Su Man had to tilt her head back slightly to see his broad shoulders and his handsome profile.
"The other day you said you ran into them at the art exhibition, so I became wary. They didn't get the painting, but you did. They won't let it go and will definitely target you. So I sent someone to find out what they were up to, and sure enough, they got some news."
Su Man came back to her senses and suddenly realized, "So, you asked Cheng Yu to give the old lady that set of jade jewelry on purpose? Because you knew Luo Yan would also give her jade jewelry?"
Xiao Beisheng just smiled and said nothing.
Su Man was shocked in her heart. This guy was really a sinister person.
She thought it was just a coincidence, but unexpectedly, everything was part of Xiao Beisheng's plan.
Su Man smiled. Xiao Beisheng was puzzled, but he couldn't help but laugh along with her. "What are you laughing at?"
"I just suddenly thought of Su Man's expression when she saw the set of jade jewelry that Cheng Yu gave to the old lady. I didn't expect that you could be so cruel as to scheme against your ex-lover." Su Man said frankly.
"I don't plot against her, but she plots against you."
Xiao Beisheng did not explain his relationship with Luo Yan, but said that he was worried that Su Man would be plotted against, which surprised Su Man a little.
What surprised Su Man even more was that Xiao Beisheng took the exhibition to heart.
At that time, she told Xiao Beisheng that when she met Tao Jinmei and Luo Yan at the art exhibition, Xiao Beisheng reacted calmly. Unexpectedly, he turned around and asked someone to keep an eye on Tao Jinmei and Luo Yan.
Suddenly, it felt like there was a soft thread gently wrapping around Su Man's heart.
She handed the cake in her hand to Xiao Beisheng, "Grandma asked me to bring it to you. Eat some snacks to fill your stomach, don't just focus on drinking."
Xiao Beisheng picked up a piece of chestnut cake and said, "I'm a little disappointed."
"Um?"
"I thought you were the one who came to care about me, but I didn't expect it was grandma who sent you."
Su Man didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and handed over the cup of scented tea. "I took the initiative to take this hangover tea, is that okay?"
Xiao Beisheng said nothing. After taking it, he took two big gulps and said, "Then you have to finish this."
He acted so attentive and ingratiating that Su Man felt a little uncomfortable.
"I'm going back first." Su Man said as she was about to leave, but Xiao Beisheng reached out and held her back, "Talk to me for a while."
"But grandma..."
"Just for a moment, let me hide from the alcohol."
Xiao Beisheng rarely pleaded in a humble manner, and Su Man did not refuse again. She returned to his side and stood in the corridor looking out.
There are fountains and gardens in front of the castle with beautiful scenery.
Su Man and Xiao Beisheng stood side by side, the wall lamp behind them shining on them, casting their shadows diagonally on the ground. At first glance, they looked like a loving couple in harmony.
But Su Man knew that there were thousands of mountains and rivers, and Luo Yan, between her and Xiao Beisheng.
Xiao Beisheng couldn't hide for long. Soon, several uncles from aristocratic families sent people to look for him, and he accepted the invitation. Before leaving, he pinched Su Man's lower back and said, "We've been busy most of the day. You should just sit down and don't have to work with us."
After saying that, he strode away, leaving behind a lingering elegant and refreshing woody fragrance, as if he was still by Suman's side.
Su Man also returned to Madam Xiao.
Let Suman not take care of it?
That's impossible.
Su Man is born with a service-oriented personality. When she was still unknown, she followed Shen Qing and was surrounded by various noble ladies. Now that she has become the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family and a good wife to the heir Xiao Beisheng, she has to step forward and take care of all aspects of the matter and do it perfectly.
We were so busy that we kept working until after eleven o'clock in the evening, by which time most of the guests had left.
Su Man was finally able to sit down on a chair and take a break.
Today, to match her dress, she wore high heels. She walked around in them for several hours, her calves were sore and swollen, and her lower back felt like it was tied with a cement bag weighing dozens of kilograms, and she was stiff from exhaustion.
She bent down and rubbed her calves. Before she could catch her breath, she heard a commotion coming from the back kitchen leading to the rest area. Su Man subconsciously stood up to take a look, but a figure staggered in front of her and Xiao Beisheng fell on her.
He was so tall and strong that Suman could hardly hold him up.
Madam Xiao followed over, full of worry: “Oh, why did you drink so much!”
Xiao Beisheng put his arm around Su Man's waist. To others, it looked like he was drunk and passed out on top of her, but Su Man could actually feel that he was only leaning against her lightly. He had taken a lot of effort off his feet, so Su Man didn't feel any strain at all. Su Man almost thought he wasn't too drunk, but the moment he opened his mouth, his tongue got tied: "You've taken Su Man away all night, now it's time to give her back to me."
Su Man was a little surprised. Xiao Beisheng had always been dignified and solemn in front of others. Now he looked a little inappropriate.
He was unaware of it, and nuzzled her neck with his tall nose, acting like a big dog: "Wife, stay with me. You are not allowed to go anywhere."
It was the first time that Old Madam Xiao saw her grandson so drunk. "No, no, no. Xiaoman, don't bother with any more work. We've almost sent the guests away. Butler Jin is here. You can take Beisheng back first."
Without waiting for Su Man to respond, Xiao Beisheng tugged at her sleeve and said, "Wife, let's go home."
The last group of people hurriedly helped Su Man and helped Xiao Beisheng into the car.
After saying goodbye to Old Madam Xiao, Su Man sat in the back seat. Xiao Beisheng leaned drunkenly on her shoulder. The car drove out of the Xiao family's old manor. Su Man was a little dazed. She thought it would not be over so soon. Unexpectedly, after Xiao Beisheng made such a fuss, she easily escaped.
She looked at the person beside her who was resting with his eyes closed.
Xiao Beisheng has always been restrained at the wine table. No matter what, he will always hold on to the last bit of rationality.
What happened today? Could it be that Luo Yan's appearance made him feel depressed and unhappy?
Just as she was thinking this, a big hand was placed on her thigh, stroking it gently. Xiao Beisheng said to the driver, "Go to Mander Park."
Su Man suddenly recalled the time when he got drunk and dragged her outside without caring about anything.
She immediately felt alarmed!
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