"Yes, it's a long story..."
I sighed helplessly and briefly recounted how Jiang Haiyang had deceived my mother back then, seized my grandparents' business, and how he had recently pretended to be kind and returned the shares that originally belonged to my mother to me, thus leading me step by step into his trap.
Su Shenglin frowned frequently as he listened, his eyes filled with both sympathy and heartache as he looked at me.
After I finished speaking, he asked, puzzled, "Are you his biological child?"
“Yes,” I chuckled, seemingly oblivious, “you wouldn’t believe a biological father could be so cruel to his own daughter, would you? But that’s the truth. He secretly wished it was me, not Jiang Yi, who was dead.”
Su Shenglin shook his head and said in a deep voice, "This kind of person will be punished."
"Maybe so, but even if God doesn't punish him, I won't let him get away with it." I said through gritted teeth, my face cold.
Su Shenglin smiled slightly, "It seems you already had a plan."
"Yes, I know him too well. I knew he was going to harm me the moment he inexplicably gave me the shares. Of course, I had to keep something in reserve."
"A clever girl." Su Shenglin still smiled. "I was going to ask if you needed any help, but it seems that was unnecessary."
I looked at him, pursed my lips apologetically, and said in a relaxed manner, "It's a family matter, so I won't trouble myself with it, Second Master Su. If I can't handle it, I'll ask you for help."
"good."
I'm telling the truth.
Although everyone knows that I am not favored in the Jiang family; although I also know that Su Shenglin is a person of good character and would not laugh at me, I still care about my reputation and am competitive.
I don't want to bother others with things I can do myself.
Moreover, I don't want to rely on others to resolve my feud with the Jiang family.
I will personally ruin Jiang Haiyang and Tang Xiu'e, that despicable couple, until they are utterly disgraced, have nothing left, and never have a chance to rise again, to avenge my mother!
After the dishes were served, Su Shenglin barely touched his chopsticks, and that's when I realized he had already eaten.
"Oh? You've already eaten, why didn't you say so earlier? I could have just gone back to the company and grabbed something quick, so as not to take up your time." I felt embarrassed, thinking that I was bothering him and delaying his work.
"It's alright, take your time eating, no rush." He remained as gentle and refined as ever.
But I still felt bad. "You should eat some more. It's kind of stressful for you to watch me eat like this."
"Okay." He smiled and picked up his chopsticks.
"By the way, you just said that Muxi came to my company this morning. Do you know what it was about?" At that moment on the phone, I was thinking about other things and forgot to ask Chen Muxi.
"Hmm...it seems she's going to perform in London next month, and I was wondering if you had time to make her a Chinese-style performance costume."
"When is it next month?" I pondered my work schedule, thinking that I should be able to squeeze in some time.
"I don't know, you should ask her when you have time. She was really interested in the horse-face skirt you made for my mother because it was very unique and just like the ones sold in the market."
"Oh, I see!" I laughed. "She didn't mention it when she came to my company to take measurements last time, otherwise I have a few ready-made design drafts that I could show her."
For Mrs. Su's birthday banquet, I made three dresses for her, all of which incorporated elements of traditional Chinese clothing.
That horse-face skirt was made of deep red brocade with hand embroidery, which was very elegant and dignified, yet bright and vibrant.
When Madam Su changed into that deep red suit and horse-face skirt at the start of the birthday banquet that night, she stunned everyone as soon as she appeared, making all the wealthy ladies extremely envious.
So when I reappeared downstairs after that, a group of wealthy young ladies vied to get on my good side, trying to arrange a high-end custom order.
Su Shenglin nodded: "Okay, you guys contact her and see if she likes it."
"Okay, I'll ask her later."
After dinner, Su Shenglin insisted on driving me back to the company, so I had no choice but to get into his car again.
He was on the phone the whole way, and he seemed very busy.
After finishing the call, he opened his business laptop and said, "Sorry, I have some work to take care of."
"It's okay, you go ahead with your work," I replied with a smile.
Actually, I'm the one who should feel apologetic.
I feel really bad that they are so busy and made a special trip for me, causing them to miss important work.
In fact, given his position, if he had known about this, he could have simply called the tax bureau and informed his superiors, and they would have released him immediately.
But he didn't. Instead, he took time out of his busy schedule to make the trip himself.
My heart began to leap with joy again...
Is this favoritism and special treatment? Does it go beyond the bounds of a normal, ordinary male-female relationship?
As he approached my company, his busy schedule finally came to an end.
As I watched him put away his business laptop, Chen Muxi's words suddenly came to mind, and I blurted out, "You're so busy with work, can your body handle it?"
"Hmm?" He paused, turned to look at me, and then his expression softened. "I'm used to it. It's a special kind of work. Sometimes when there's a project, it gets a bit busy."
"Mrs. Su and Muxi both said that you are too obsessed with your work and do not take care of your body at all. You are young and strong now and think it doesn't matter, but in the long run, it will still damage your health."
I stared at him intently, my heart pounding as I spoke, my cheeks burning with inexplicable nervousness and shyness.
He stared at me, his gaze calm and his expression reserved.
Although we have met many times, his overly distinguished status and powerful aura always made me afraid to look him in the eye.
Sitting in the car today, looking at each other so closely, I saw that face more clearly and deeply.
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