Chapter 149 A Worrying Person's Worry
Su Wanwan's parents were away on a business trip, and Su Honglang was home alone, so he took Xie Yanning to the tea room.
Su Honglang was a fiery and energetic man in his youth, but as he got older, he became fond of indulging in refined pursuits, and even had a Go set set up in his tea room.
Su Wanwan brewed tea for them, and when she turned around, the two of them were already playing chess.
Su Honglang felt that the chessboard was like life, and that one could learn a lot about life by thinking about it a lot. Therefore, he had studied it extensively and was considered a chess master in their circle.
Having been influenced by her grandfather, Su Wanwan's chess skills are also quite good; at least she can only lose to him by a very small margin.
After brewing tea for the two of them, she rested her chin on her hand and watched them play chess.
A true gentleman observes chess without speaking, but Su Wanwan was clearly not one to keep her mouth shut. "No, Grandpa, why did you make that move? Won't he eat you in a minute?"
Su Honglang said calmly, "Your cultivation is still incomplete."
Xie Yanning smiled but didn't say anything.
In any case, he couldn't refute either of them.
Soon, Su Honglang realized that Su Wanwan was right.
"Courageous and resourceful, not bad." Su Honglang wasn't a sore loser and greatly admired Xie Yanning's moves. "Who taught you this?"
"My grandfather taught me this when I was a child, and I figured it out on my own later."
Upon hearing this, Su Honglang fell into his memories again, "Back then it was so chaotic that I didn't have a chance to go back. I never thought that I would never have the chance to meet again."
"Although Grandpa's life was quite short, he should have no regrets."
As a veteran educator, Mr. Xie has nurtured countless students, many of whom hold important positions and have made significant contributions.
Su Honglang was only sentimental for a short while.
Their generation was swept along by the tide of the times, and now that they've reached this age, they've long since come to terms with it.
Su Honglang has recently been watching short videos just like young people. When he sees some funny ones, he thinks that some of his old friends have already gone down to the underworld and may have already built up their empires. He thinks it would be nice if he could just go down there and enjoy the good life.
I must say, they're quite optimistic.
Su Honglang asked about what happened afterward, and Xie Yanning told him everything he could remember.
Xie Yanning was eloquent; he spoke of old stories as if they had happened right before his eyes, which greatly reduced the sentimental atmosphere.
The two chatted as they played chess. Su Wanwan occasionally commented on the game and offered her advice, adding a touch of fun to what was originally a serious game.
The final result was that Xie Yanning lost by one point.
Su Wanwan's skills were not as good as theirs, and she really didn't know whether Xie Yanning had truly lost or was faking it.
However, Su Honglang was very happy and clamored for another round.
Su Wanwan checked the time; it was time for Su Honglang to go to bed. "Grandpa, let's do it tomorrow. He's not going anywhere."
Su Honglang was still not satisfied, but after so many years he had gotten used to going to bed early and his energy was a little lacking at this time, so he went to the main house to rest with the servants.
"Did you do this on purpose?" Su Wanwan asked.
“How could that be?” Xie Yanning said, “I would never stoop to such petty theft. If I am not as skilled as others, I should accept it.”
Looking at his expression, Su Wanwan felt that he didn't seem to be faking it.
Maybe God opened so many windows, but this one wasn't very big.
Nobody's perfect.
At this moment, Su Shili returned from his social engagements outside.
Upon seeing Xie Yanning, their eyes lit up. "What brings you here? Are you staying here tonight?"
"The guest room has been prepared," Su Wanwan said.
"Alright, let's drink until we drop tonight."
"..." Su Wanwan smelled the alcohol on his breath: "Haven't you had enough to drink outside yet?"
“That’s different. That’s socializing. This is just to maintain a good relationship with my brother-in-law.”
Xie Yanning clearly appreciated the term "brother-in-law".
The Su family mansion was large, and they stored their wine in a special basement.
Su Shili led Xie Yanning toward the underground winery.
Su Wanwan really didn't want to deal with them. "Don't get drunk and cause trouble if you drink."
Once downstairs, Xie Yanning said, "Is there something you want to tell me?"
"You noticed that?"
"Your behavior just now tells me that you're not feeling well, and you probably don't want to drink this wine. If that's the case, you specifically sent Wanwan away, so you must have something to tell me, and it's best not to let Wanwan know."
Su Shili never expected that Xie Yanning could deduce the truth so accurately from such a small clue. Su Wanwan definitely couldn't outsmart him.
However, it seems that he quite likes his younger sister.
Coincidentally, he also disliked stupidity.
"You know Li Sining, right?" Su Shili asked.
"I vaguely remember her, she's Li Jingsheng's daughter. What happened?"
“This young lady seems to have taken a liking to you, and she’s said she’s determined to win you over.” Su Shili said, “I know your company wants to develop here, so you definitely need to maintain good relations with the Li family. If you offend Li Si Ning, you’ll be in big trouble.”
That young lady was born to have everything she wanted; she was the one who could refuse others, but no one could refuse her.
Putting aside how much she likes Xie Yanning, the mere fact that Xie Yanning dares to reject her will make him regret it.
Unfortunately, Li Jingsheng spoiled her rotten because her birth mother died in childbirth, giving her everything she wanted.
Xie Yanning swirled his wine glass, paused for a moment, and then said, "Or, sell your body?"
“From my personal point of view, I would definitely stand on my sister’s side. If you dare to betray her, I will go all out and make sure you don’t get away with it. But from a rational person’s point of view, marrying Li Sining is not just about saving twenty years of struggle, it’s about saving hundreds of years of struggle.”
The Li family, with its century-long history, is no laughing matter.
If Xie Yanning's company wants to gain a foothold here, the Li family is an unavoidable factor.
"I'll pretend you never said it, and I never heard it either," Xie Yanning said. "No matter what, I will not give up on her."
He already has enough money, so he doesn't care about having a little less or a little more. He can give up everything else, but he won't give up Su Wanwan.
Is it worth it? You might regret it later.
He had seen quite a few unhappy couples.
How many men, when feeling down, will say, "I gave up so much for you. If it weren't for you, would I be living like this now?"
Xie Yanning chuckled softly.
“You’re worrying a bit too much.” But as the older brother, he understood: “I have plenty of money, so I shouldn’t be in a state of despair.”
He's past the age of seeking thrills; he just wants a peaceful life with Su Wanwan.
Since he doesn't dabble in gambling, prostitution, or drugs, he shouldn't end up on the streets.
Su Shili: "..."
Xie Yanning was the first person to frankly tell him that he had a lot of money.
After thinking about their company's market value, I realized, well, they do have a lot of money.
He was indeed worrying a bit too much.
Even if things don't go well, Su Wanwan still has the Su family behind her.
Su Wanwan inherited a considerable amount of property.
As long as she doesn't gamble, it's enough for her to squander for a lifetime, not to mention Su Wanwan's money-burning hobby, which can eventually turn into money.
Any one of the jewels she's collected could be worth an apartment in the city center.
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