Chapter 142 Recognition
"After all, our business also needs to expand to the mainland. How about it, Mr. Xie, would you mind attending tomorrow's gala?" No matter how big or big your business is, you can't be so aloof. You still need to socialize.
I need to infiltrate and deal with those old hands first.
Originally, another person was supposed to represent the group, but something came up and they flew to Europe, so they couldn't handle it.
Xie Yanning is not usually in charge of this kind of work; he has always worked behind the scenes.
But there's no other way now. We can't just let him abandon everything and fly back to China. Besides, he happens to be there anyway, so it wouldn't be too much to ask him to do his part for the company.
Xie Yanning tapped the table.
Shu Yangqiu waited patiently; this was an unconscious action Xie Yanning took while thinking.
"I'm going to Wanwan's house tomorrow."
"Oh, the ugly son-in-law has come to the door," Shu Yangqiu quickly changed her tune after noticing Xie Yanning's ambiguous smile. "How could anyone not like you? But you can't just stay here all day, can you?"
"Okay, I'll go tomorrow."
I should have time tomorrow night.
Shu Yangqiu breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, this person hadn't lost his job because of the relationship.
Oh, no, this person used to spend so much energy on work that he was afraid he would die suddenly. Now that he's putting some of that energy into his relationship, it's not so bad.
Stop exploiting them all the time.
Xie Yanning arrived at the Su family's house at the agreed time.
Su Wanwan greeted him at the door, along with his cousin Su Shili.
The others were in the living room.
Su Honglang kept glancing outside the door.
Su Chengze said, "Dad, don't be anxious, you'll see him soon."
Anyway, he and Zhong Qian had already met Xie Yanning, and so far they were quite satisfied.
Su Honglang glared at his son; how could he not be anxious?
This is the first time my granddaughter has brought someone home.
It was still so formal. He figured there were no surprises; she was definitely getting married. He felt a little sentimental about it.
Such a small girl, growing up to be as beautiful as a flower, is actually getting ready to get married.
Xie Yanning saw Su Wanwan and smiled, "Are they inside?" He understood that as a son-in-law visiting his family, he couldn't expect all the elders to greet him at the door. Seeing Su Shili, he politely followed suit and called out, "Second Brother."
Su Shili: "..."
This guy's so overly familiar, who is he calling "Second Brother"?
He might not even admit it.
Su Wanwan suppressed a laugh and nudged Su Shili with her elbow, saying, "Show me some respect."
Su Shili gritted his teeth. This sister of hers was always siding with his own people. This sister of his was no good.
"Hello."
Since it was Xie Yanning's first visit, he naturally couldn't come empty-handed.
There were gifts in the car.
The Su family's servants went up to take the gift and carefully carried it inside.
Su Wanwan was quite relieved.
Xie Yanning is a meticulous person and shouldn't make any mistakes.
She led her people inside.
The Su family's living room was very large. In the middle, the old master Su sat in the main seat, flanked by the two Su brothers. On the other side were Su Wanwan's eldest brother and sister-in-law, along with their energetic nephew.
The group was indeed quite complete.
Xie Yanning greeted everyone politely, leaving no room for criticism.
Su Honglang had seen Xie Yanning's photos before, but there's always a difference between photos and the real person.
He nodded to himself. The man was good-looking and of decent height; judging by appearance alone, he was barely acceptable for his precious granddaughter, except—
He narrowed his eyes. Was this person really just an ordinary university professor?
During that turbulent era, Su Honglang had a history of involvement in organized crime, engaging in both respectable and dishonorable activities.
He always felt that Xie Yanning had the same temperament he had back then.
At the very least, he is definitely not a typical, mild-mannered professor.
Su Honglang extended his hand, "Please sit down."
The maid poured tea.
The others were much more enthusiastic. Su Chengze and Zhong Qian had known Xie Yanning for a long time and had occasional contact with his parents. During their conversation, they asked about his parents' recent situation.
The atmosphere was alright.
During the pleasantries, Su Honglang asked Xie Yanning about her hometown.
"Your grandfather is Xie Guoliang?" Su Honglang asked, "The one who taught at Huai'an School?"
“Yes, he taught chemistry there back then, but he passed away a long time ago.” Xie Yanning said with some sadness, as he had lived with his grandfather when he was very young.
This question surprised everyone else. "Dad, do you know him?"
Su Honglang was momentarily stunned, and after a while he said, "I never expected to have such a connection. He and I are old acquaintances."
The person before him was the grandson of an old friend, so Su Honglang couldn't help but feel a layer of sympathy for him.
His childhood friend, back then, had aspired to join the army, not because of his poor health.
If you teach by example, how could your descendants possibly go astray?
They are much warmer towards Xie Yanning now.
Xie Yanning never expected that she could benefit from the legacy of her grandfather who passed away early.
It was almost noon, so Xie Yanning stayed for lunch.
While waiting for dinner, I opened the gift that Xie Yanning had given me.
Those present had never seen anything like it before, but they were still slightly surprised to see Xie Yanning's gift.
This is a little too expensive.
Grandpa Su is a big fan of antiques, so he gifted him a white porcelain bottle from the Ding kiln during the Song Dynasty. Knowing that his elders love tea, he also gifted them eighteen tea trees from West Lake Longjing. He even gave his youngest nephew a brand-new figurine.
It was truly watertight.
It was rare for Su Honglang to be on the same wavelength as Su Wanwan, so he asked, "Isn't this too expensive?" Are teachers' salaries really that high?
Su Honglang missed out on the auction for this white porcelain vase and even regretted it. He never expected that it would come back to him in this way after all the twists and turns.
He was somewhat emotional.
Xie Yanning: "I'm just pretending to be cultured. Here, it's just a bottle that's passable."
"It seems you wear many hats," Su Honglang said, his words carrying a hidden meaning.
He was initially worried that the Su family was a wealthy family and that his grandson-in-law might feel awkward visiting. But now it seems he was overthinking it.
The person who can produce all this stuff so easily must be quite wealthy.
That's a really thoughtful gesture.
"I started a company with a friend, and I sometimes work on it as well," Xie Yanning said.
"What company?" Su Honglang asked, intrigued.
It's impressive that someone so young started a company.
Xie Yanning gave a brief explanation.
Su Honglang remained silent.
The Su brothers, Su Shiyan and Su Shili, who were originally just watching the show, were speechless.
This doesn't seem to be a small company.
If they remember correctly, the company is worth billions of dollars, and that's only been a few years.
I never expected that Xie Yanning would be one of the shareholders.
It seems that Su Wanwan has found a boyfriend who is not a simple one.
Su Honglang had also heard of it; it was said to have been founded by a few young people. At the time, he was amazed by the potential of the younger generation, but he never expected that they would become his grandson-in-law.
Looking back now, he guessed that the slightly incongruous aura he saw in Xie Yanning was probably due to this.
Those who can fight it out in the business world are not like little lambs.
The Su family is very wealthy, and they didn't really care whether Su Wanwan married a rich man or an ordinary one. They could manage as long as she found a good person. Now they are even more satisfied.
She has to marry a capable man.
Xie Yanning quickly gained the approval of the Su family.
After the meal, Su Shili, like a good brother, approached Xie Yanning and asked, "Why don't we have a chat?"
Su Shiyan also said, "Why don't we sit over there?"
Su Wanwan: "..."
"Your businesses are unrelated, so what's there to talk about?"
Su Shili gave her a look that said, "But all businesses are interconnected."
Since we'll all be relatives from now on, let's discuss any potential issues with the collaboration beforehand.
Is there anything stronger than a financial relationship? No.
Su Wanwan: "..."
Okay, whatever you like.
Xie Yanning stayed at the Su family's house for quite a while. Before leaving, Su Honglang said, "Come over again when you have time."
Su Wanwan saw Xie Yanning off.
Xie Yanning said, "It seems your family accepts me." He was also nervous, afraid that Su Wanwan's family wouldn't like him.
Fortunately, the outcome was good.
Su Wanwan said, "My brother and the others are almost turning against you. Even if it's not my fault, they'll probably tie me up and make me apologize to you one day."
Still at the Su family home, Xie Yanning was somewhat restrained. He held her hand and gently kneaded her palm with his fingers. "No."
"Are you saying I can't be wrong?"
"No, I mean I won't give you a chance to escape."
He said this with a relaxed expression, as if he were just joking.
Su Wanwan looked at him.
This wasn't the first time Xie Yanning had expressed such thoughts, but each time she said it in a very relaxed tone, putting people at a loss for words.
"What if I insist on leaving?"
Xie Yanning's expression went blank for 0.1 seconds before quickly returning to normal: "Why? I think I'm fine." He tightened his grip on Su Wanwan's hand.
Su Wanwan glanced down and saw that the two had already reached the door.
She tiptoed and kissed Xie Yanning on the lips, wrapping her arms around his waist: "Professor Xie is such a good person, how could I leave him?"
Anyway, she likes it, so it's okay if her boyfriend is a little possessive.
The person in front of him was smiling. Xie Yanning's gaze lingered on her lips. His Adam's apple bobbed, but considering that they were still in front of the Su family mansion, he had no choice but to give up. He tightened his grip on her hand. "Remember what you said."
You said you would never leave me.
"I won't leave, I won't leave," Su Wanwan said. "Oh, by the way, there's a charity gala tonight, do you want to go?"
"Hmm, why so suddenly?"
“It was an invitation from a friend of my grandfather’s. There will be quite a few people attending, and I want other people to get to know you.”
In Xie Yanning's worldview, since he was a friend of Su Wanwan's grandfather, he must be over fifty or sixty years old. He said, "I have some other things to do tonight, so I may not be able to accompany you."
Su Wanwan was only slightly disappointed. "Alright then, I'll go by myself. I've been away for so long, I need to go back and socialize in the world of fame and fortune."
"By the way, where are you going?"
"I'm going to a social event," Xie Yanning said.
"How come you're still working here?"
"There's nothing we can do; the person who went had something else come up."
Su Wanwan felt sorry for him and said, "Then you should entertain the guests properly." Making money isn't easy.
Because of Su Wanwan's misleading statement, Xie Yanning never imagined that they would be attending the same banquet.
What Su Wanwan considered a charity gala was a business networking event for Xie Yanning.
The Su family was also among those invited to the dinner.
Su Shiyan was originally going, but when he heard that Su Wanwan was going, he simply declined, letting Su Wanwan represent him while he stayed home with his wife.
Su Shili: "Don't look at me, I have other things to do."
"What could you possibly want?" Su Wanwan asked, "You single dog."
Su Shili remained calm and composed, saying, "It's no use trying to provoke me; I'm a staunch advocate of singlehood."
Su Wanwan: "Don't get too cocky. God always knows how to slap you in the face."
The decision was somewhat hasty. Since it was a charity gala, Su Wanwan didn't intend to shine there. She simply picked out a dress she had worn before, paired it with jewelry, and went out.
Although it has been worn, it was designed by a top designer, with every stitch and thread hand-embroidered. As you walk, it shimmers and sparkles, adorned with lustrous pearls, making it dazzlingly beautiful.
But since the banquet is a stage for fame and fortune, how could others pass up the opportunity to show off?
Everyone was wearing the latest haute couture from the current season.
Upon entering, Su Wanwan encountered an acquaintance.
Meng Ningyan.
She was watching, rather bored, two elegantly dressed socialites talking to her.
Su Wanwan walked over.
When Meng Ningyan saw her, her eyes widened. "Wasn't it your brother? Why is it you?"
After Su Wanwan returned, she only saw her once or twice, and it couldn't be anything exciting. The two of them just strolled around, did some shopping, had dinner, and went home.
Unfortunately, Su Wanwan is currently still a protected animal.
When Chen Hanjing saw that Su Wanwan was wearing an out-of-season haute couture dress, she covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "You're not even married yet, and you're already saving money for your future husband?"
“I also have some connections with French designers, would you like me to introduce you to them?”
Su Wanwan: "..."
Is it really necessary to make such a fuss over an outfit?
That outfit she's wearing is really expensive!
"What I fear most is that some people, even when dressed in fine clothes, still look like a mishmash of creatures." Meng Ningyan wasn't going to tolerate that.
"Mind your own business."
Chen Hanzhang is about to marry into a wealthy family, a family even more powerful than the Meng and Su families. What good is it for them to act arrogantly in front of her now? For a woman, the most important thing is the family she marries into.
"Then why can't you just take good care of your future husband?" Meng Ningyan said.
Su Wanwan pulled Meng Ningyan aside and asked, "Did your brother-in-law succeed in pursuing her?"
When Meng Ningyan found out that the carefree boss was pursuing her sister, her jaw almost dropped. She called Su Wanwan that very night, but unfortunately, Su Wanwan didn't know much either.
Su Wanwan had inquired about it occasionally.
Anyway, those two still have a lot to do.
Su Wanwan felt that this kind of relationship was really tiring.
As they were talking, Qin An walked over.
Su Wanwan had seen him twice before, both times in casual clothes. Now, dressed in a formal suit, his demeanor had changed, and Su Wanwan felt that he had become a completely different person.
The easygoing demeanor is gone, replaced by a sense of oppression.
For a moment, she felt that Qin An and Xie Yanning were somewhat similar.
"What are you talking about?" Qin An asked with a smile.
"No, just gossip."
Qin An carefully shifted his gaze away from Su Wanwan. "Didn't you say you were bringing your boyfriend?"
Chen Hanjing's fiancé's family has business dealings with the Qin family and knows Qin An. "I guess he's afraid he won't be used to it. After all, it might not be appropriate for someone who usually just teaches to come to such an occasion."
Su Wanwan had been holding back for a long time.
Xie Yanning is a teacher, what did that have to do with her? She was about to retort when a commotion arose at the entrance of the banquet hall.
They looked in the direction of the sound.
The man who entered had broad shoulders and long legs. His hair was combed back, revealing a full forehead. He was so tall that even with a smile on his face, he exuded an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Qin An looked in that direction with a gloomy expression.
Su Wanwan: "..."
Why is Xie Yanning here?
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