Chapter 1 Substitute Bride
The Li family's car has arrived.
Just a door away, through the spacious foyer, Su Fengxian formally acknowledged his illegitimate son, Su Pu.
Sitting in the center of the sofa, Su Fengxian got straight to the point, saying that through his observations over the years, he believed Su Pu was a good kid.
He felt sorry for not giving his mother a proper title back then, but then he rolled his eyes and took a puff of his cigar.
"But I haven't mistreated you all these years, have I?"
Su Pu's eyelids drooped as she looked at her feet.
The soles of his slippers were very soft, and he stared at his white cotton socks, which were worn through from the toes.
He shook his head.
"But in the end, I still couldn't give you a complete family."
Su Fengxian stood up, walked to Su Pu, stretched his arms out slightly, then awkwardly put them behind his back.
There was no basis for them to hug intimately.
Finally, he slipped a jade bracelet onto Su Pu's wrist.
"This was left to you by your mother."
"She specifically told me to give it to you on your wedding day so you can put it on the girl you like..."
The afternoon sun shone brightly, illuminating the entire living room and making Su Pu's brown hair appear golden.
The light shone through his eyelashes, and when he looked up, his eyes sparkled.
Su Fengxian stared blankly into those eyes, vaguely recalling the appearance of Su Pusheng's mother, whom he had almost forgotten.
Both mother and son are beautiful, especially their eyes, which are both pure and alluring, making one's heart itch.
No wonder, if he hadn't been tempted, there wouldn't be Su Pu.
However, it would be best if this child didn't inherit his mother's stubborn personality...
“Ahem,” Su Fengxian cleared his throat, “This matter has also wronged you, and your father knows that.”
"But look, Dad only has you and Huihui as his two children. Huihui is still in graduate school, so it's not good for him to be distracted by things like this..."
"Your mother passed away early, and you've been all alone for so many years. Now that you have this marriage, it's the same for men and women. You can settle down and start a family sooner, right?"
Su Pu stroked the jade bracelet, took out his phone from his pocket, typed a message, and showed it to Su Fengxian.
Are you asking me to marry Li Jichuan in place of Huihui's younger brother?
Su Fengxian smiled awkwardly, neither confirming nor denying.
"The Li family calculated that our family's birth charts are compatible with theirs! Don't worry, Dad also had someone calculate it, and your birth chart is even more compatible than Huihui's. You and Li Jichuan are a match made in heaven!"
Su Pu looked slightly confused. After thinking for two seconds, he lowered his head and started typing again.
Su Fengxian was feeling guilty after all. He couldn't bear the innocence and purity in Su Pu's eyes, and his conscience ached. He couldn't help but start rambling on again.
"Well, although Li Jichuan is now unable to walk properly, he is still very capable and resourceful. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to sit in that position at such a young age, would he?"
"Besides, he looks decent. Maybe, maybe his temper is a bit strange, but if you don't provoke him and just go along with him, he won't deliberately make you feel bad... He shouldn't."
After hearing this kind of talk repeatedly, Su Fengxian began to have doubts in his heart.
He didn't really know what kind of person Li Jichuan was.
After all, the Su family's status in the business world was far lower than that of the Li family, and Li Jichuan joined the family business right after graduation, climbing to the top of the group in just two or three years, enjoying unparalleled prominence.
There are many rumors about Li Jichuan, such as his ruthless methods, high self-expectations, and the fact that even after becoming the group's general manager, he still insists on exercising and studying every day.
He claims to be restrained, but in reality, it's because he's impotent, leading to a morbid jealousy and destructive urge towards handsome boys. Consequently, the people around him are mostly older men and women.
What do you mean he's clueless about romance? His family has arranged dozens, if not hundreds, of blind dates for him, practically matching him with every prominent family in Yuncheng.
The best outcome is a polite refusal; countless people hurl insults at him.
As for the car accident he had two years ago, which left him with a broken leg, people say he deserved it.
The suspects are numerous: family relatives, business partners, competitors, blind dates, and even the young boys he unjustly fired...
Anyone could be hurt by his cold-heartedness and ruthlessness, and thus go to extremes...
Su Fengxian shuddered. If Su Hui married this kind of troublemaker, wouldn't she be crying and wailing every day, even threatening to die?
It hurts to even think about it.
Therefore, he had no choice but to acknowledge Su Pu and send him to Li Jichuan, while also taking the opportunity to further promote the cooperation between the two families.
If this really works out, his company will have the backing of the Li family, and he can just sit back and count his money from now on!
While she was pondering, Su Pu finally finished editing what she wanted to say and showed it to him.
I agree. But you can't go back on your word, you can't interfere in my life anymore, and you shouldn't come looking for me at my workplace; it will disturb other people's work.
The sentence contained so many "no"s that Su Fengxian frowned.
Su Pu was the product of a romantic affair he had in his youth.
Ultimately, it's all because his mother is too attractive, which caused Su Fengxian to make "the mistake that all men in the world would make."
Su Fengxian came from a relatively well-off family and was quite adept at handling such matters, so he quickly handed over a sum of money.
Unexpectedly, the woman misunderstood and, despite the relatively generous "reward," gritted her teeth and gave birth to Su Pu.
Coincidentally, at almost the same time, Su Fengxian's wife also gave birth to a son.
Of course, he didn't want to shatter this perfectly legitimate and beautiful moment, so he could only brutally and cruelly interrupt the woman's dream.
The woman suffered a blow, and her mental state fluctuated. Su Pu grew up in that environment until she was eight years old.
Whether it was due to developmental delay or a congenital defect, when Su Fengxian saw him again, the child could not speak and had never seen much of the world.
She found a dark corner to squat in, pouting, tears streaming down her face.
Obedient and submissive, this was one of the few impressions Su Fengxian had of this illegitimate son.
But when did this child become so opinionated?
He's just an illegitimate child who can't be brought into the light. They've only known each other for less than half an hour, and he's already acting like a young master.
Su Fengxian put on a stern face and snorted, clearly displeased.
"I went to great lengths to find you someone to rely on, and you're still complaining?"
Su Pu looked at him with her round eyes, like a lost little deer.
"If you're really feeling wronged, then don't marry him. Don't even step foot in this house. Just pretend I didn't mean anything by what I just said!"
Upon hearing this, Su Pu's eyes flickered with unease, and he quickly shook his head, then looked down and tapped his phone screen.
A moment later, he raised his phone again, the screen now showing only three words.
I agree.
Su Fengxian was satisfied.
To be honest, he didn't expect Su Pu to do anything more for the Su family. Sending the person over there and doing the Li family a favor would be good enough.
Given Li Jichuan's nature, a naive little boy like Su Pu would be ruined after a few days of playing with him, and his ultimate fate would be uncertain.
But the benefits that the Su family can obtain are real and tangible.
Thinking of this, Su Fengxian suppressed the last trace of pity in his heart and nudged Su Pu's shoulder.
Su Pu put her phone away, touched the bracelet on her wrist, and wanted to ask something else.
Su Fengxian smiled shrewdly and urged, "Go quickly."
Su Pu still didn't get a hug from her father.
As Su Pu walked alone to the gate, he heard a noise coming from the stairs behind him.
He hesitated and turned around, just in time to see Su Hui standing at the top of the stairs on the second floor, having just woken up.
Su Hui rolled her eyes, revealing a triumphant smile—
Unexpectedly, his father's intervention helped him get rid of two hot potatoes at the same time.
Su Pu stared straight up at him, a fleeting smile hidden in her clear black and white eyes.
Then he turned around, opened the Su family's gate, and got into the car waiting at the door.
The car quickly drove out of the villa area, and the scenery along the road gradually became unfamiliar.
Su Pu sat in the back seat, her heart pounding faster and faster, a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
He couldn't speak, and he couldn't express his emotions. Whenever he had emotional ups and downs, he would record them in his phone's notes app.
Now, Su Pu took out his phone, tapping his fingertips on the screen, and couldn't help but smile.
He wrote: "[Today I'm getting married.]"
Su Hui, you'll regret this.
...
Li Jichuan's residence was on the other side of the city. When he arrived, a deep blue hue had already appeared on the horizon.
The butler met him at the entrance of a modern apartment building, took him to the elevator, and led him to the top floor.
"Mr. Li has health issues, so he moved here at the beginning of the year. This will give him more freedom of movement..."
As they walked, Uncle Wang explained to him, "This is a relaxation area, but Mr. Li doesn't like noisy environments, so please be mindful of the volume if you're watching TV."
"This is the dining area. Nutritionists prepare all three meals a day. Mr. Li eats lunch at the company, and his driver picks it up and delivers it to him. If you're hungry, just call the internal line and they'll prepare something for you..."
“Uh,” Uncle Wang suddenly stopped, realizing that Su Pu was mute, “or you could send them a message, I’ll try to improve the internal communication later.”
Su Pu waved his hand and looked down at his phone to type.
No need, I rarely get hungry.
"Then you need to eat something too."
I can cook for myself.
Uncle Wang paused for a moment, then decided to hold off on trying for now and wait until he had fixed the system.
After all, she is Mr. Li's young wife. Whether he loves her or not is another matter, but he can't be neglected and ruin Li Jichuan's already precarious reputation.
Continuing their tour, they passed the screening room, lounge, office area, and rehabilitation therapy room...
Su Pu then realized Li Jichuan's strength; he had actually bought an entire floor of apartments in this area, knocked them all down, and created a huge single-level living space.
Where does Li Jichuan live?
Lost in thought, Su Pu didn't even notice when she entered a bedroom, slowly processing Uncle Wang's explanation.
"This is the walk-in closet. Two cabinets have already been set aside for you. Mr. Li doesn't like others touching his things, so please keep that in mind..."
"Go further in," Uncle Wang said, his pace slowing down, a hint of hesitation in his voice.
Su Pu was still lost in thought, moving forward unconsciously, only feeling that the surrounding air was getting warmer and warmer, with a fresh ocean scent.
"Mr. Su..."
It wasn't until Uncle Wang's voice came from behind him that Su Pu realized something was wrong.
Where did he come from?
The air was thick with steam. Su Pu panicked and stumbled into a room, only to be met with a cold, stern face.
"go out!"
A furious shout that came from the opposite direction startled Su Pu, but the more he tried to leave, the heavier his steps became.
His gaze darted around and he realized that the fierce-looking man wasn't wearing any clothes. No wonder he told him to leave.
But, you dead leg, move faster!!!
However, Su Pu's legs felt like lead and he couldn't control them at all.
Because the person in front of her was none other than her husband, Li Jichuan!
Aaaaaah!!
Li Jichuan is still naked!!!
The immense mental shock caused Su Pu's legs to buckle, and he collapsed to the ground.
His gaze was fixed on Li Jichuan...
The little mute boy couldn't catch his breath.
"Oh……"
Li Jichuan was so angry he laughed.
Su Pu looked up blankly, meeting those dark eyes, and instinctively shrank his shoulders.
"You certainly know how to get straight to the point."
Su Pu was taken aback.
Let's get straight to the point?
Who is it? Me?
"Have you seen enough? If you've seen enough, come over here and wash the water off my body..." Li Jichuan said, only halfway through his sentence.
Su Pu waited for a long time, then timidly raised her chin, anticipating his next words.
After a moment, he curled his thin lips into a smile, his voice turning completely sinister, "Lick it clean."
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