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Chapter 163
Chapter 163
Chapter 163
As they neared Zhao Yanyan’s office, Lin Xiaowan made a silence gesture to Xia Shiyu, and they tiptoed towards Zhao Yanyan’s office.
Just reaching the doorway, they faintly heard Zhao Yanyan’s slightly impatient voice from inside.
“What’s the matter with you? I’ve unbuttoned, and you’re buttoning them up again. You weren’t this gentlemanly before.”
Lin Xiaowan’s eyes lit up at hearing this, and she whispered excitedly to Xia Shiyu, “Something’s up with Yanyan, let’s go in and check.”
With eyes sparkling with excitement, Lin Xiaowan was eager to discover who had managed to ‘conquer’ Zhao Yanyan, so she quietly slipped into the office with Xia Shiyu.
At that moment, Su Lin was holding Zhao Yanyan’s hand to stop her from undressing further, chuckling, “Yanyan, I really do have something serious to talk about, why the rush?”
“What do you mean why the rush? It’s you who’s in a hurry, isn’t it? Right after lunch, you dragged me here to the break room. Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking,” Zhao Yanyan said, casting a disdainful look at Su Lin.
“That voice sounds so familiar~!~!” Suddenly, Lin Xiaowan’s expression changed, “Wait, that’s Su Lin’s voice.” Then Lin Xiaowan, pulling Xia Shiyu along, entered the room.
All four of them froze in place.
Su Lin had sensed someone entering the office but thought it was Zhao Yanyan’s assistant, so he didn’t mind it, not expecting Lin Xiaowan and Xia Shiyu to appear.
At this moment, his hand was still on Zhao Yanyan’s, which was placed on the button of her denim shorts, making the scene appear suggestive.
Zhao Yanyan was the first to react, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into due to the embarrassment of the situation.
“Xiaowan I…”
Lin Xiaowan waved her off, “Yanyan, no need to explain, Xia Shiyu and I heard everything outside.”
“When did you two start?”
Zhao Yanyan, with a complex expression, said, “Just two days ago.”
Lin Xiaowan nodded and then turned to Su Lin, “And you, why haven’t you returned to Zhongjiang, always saying you have serious matters to attend to? So, this was your ‘serious matter.’”
“Cough, cough, cough… Xiaowan, have you had lunch?” Su Lin awkwardly changed the subject, his actions revealing that Lin Xiaowan had already suspected something.
Lin Xiaowan rolled her eyes at Su Lin, “Don’t you even have an explanation?”
Su Lin spread his hands, “What’s there to explain? It’s exactly as you see. Did you eat lunch?”
“We had lunch before coming here and took a taxi directly,” Xia Shiyu chimed in.
Su Lin nodded, “Alright then, since you’ve eaten, it’s good you’re here. Xia Shiyu, close the door.”
Xia Shiyu nodded, “Ok~!!”
Lin Xiaowan’s expression changed, “Xia Shiyu, don’t close it.”
“Click~!!” Xia Shiyu had already shut the door completely.
Lin Xiaowan glared at Xia Shiyu, “Why did you do that so quickly? Su Lin just said it, and you closed it. Do you know what he’s planning?”
Xia Shiyu blinked, “I don’t know, but if Su Lin asked me to close it, there must be a serious reason.”
Su Lin hugged Xia Shiyu and kissed her forehead, “Exactly, Xia Shiyu understands me.”
Zhao Yanyan turned away, Su Lin’s blatant actions, despite the presence of two other women, made her wonder if he realized there were other people around.
Zhao Yanyan looked towards Lin Xiaowan, who seemed indifferent, probably accustomed to such scenes. With this thought, Zhao Yanyan felt less embarrassed.
“Xia Shiyu, Su Lin is just looking to take advantage. With all three of us here, do you want him to mess around? I don’t agree with this… whatever it is.”
Zhao Yanyan immediately added, “Don’t count on it, Xiaowan, I won’t agree either.”
Xia Shiyu looked at both women and then at Su Lin, “Su Lin…”
Su Lin, patting Xia Shiyu’s head, interrupted, “Alright, I really do have something serious to talk about.”
He then seriously asked, “Have any of you heard about ancient martial arts?”
“Ancient martial arts?”
“Ancient martial arts, Su Lin, where did you hear about this?” Lin Xiaowan asked, visibly shaken.
Xia Shiyu looked puzzledly at Su Lin.
Su Lin chuckled, “What I want to talk about is ancient martial arts, to have you practice it.”
Hearing this, besides Xia Shiyu, both Lin Xiaowan and Zhao Yanyan were visibly moved.
“Xiaowan, Yanyan, it looks like you’ve heard about it. Since you have, that makes things easier. Come, sit on the bed with me, and I’ll teach you how to cultivate internal energy.”
At this point, Lin Xiaowan was no longer distracted by other thoughts. She realized Su Lin was serious about teaching them ancient martial arts.
As the eldest daughter of the Lin family in the capital, Lin Xiaowan was no stranger to ancient martial arts.
Any martial arts technique, once made public, would be coveted by countless people. Such treasures are usually hidden away, not even Lin family retainers, regardless of the money or treasures offered, would reveal them. Yet, Su Lin was openly offering to teach them.
This generosity was beyond what even relatives would offer.
[Ding~! Heroine Zhao Yanyan’s affection for the host has reached a full value of 100!!]Su Lin hadn’t expected the affection stuck at 99 to reach full value at this moment, showing the allure of ancient martial arts for Zhao Yanyan.
“Now, all three of you sit cross-legged, focus your minds, and I will tell you the incantations and the pathways for channeling your energy.”
The three women quickly set aside their distractions and listened intently to Su Lin’s instructions.
While Su Lin was teaching the three women how to cultivate, Xiao Chen, under the guidance of the middle-aged man, finally arrived at the entrance of the Li family estate.
The middle-aged man said to Xiao Chen, “Remember, do not seek revenge until you have broken through to the later stages of a Grandmaster. Also, tonight I will have Elder Zhong’s granddaughter collect his body. If you wish to come, you may, and take the opportunity to meet his granddaughter.”
“I won’t accompany you into the Li family. I only promised your master to safely deliver you here. What happens next is no longer my concern.”
Xiao Chen nodded, “Uncle, you teach at Donghai University, right?”
The middle-aged man nodded, “Don’t come looking for me, and don’t think about repaying me. Whatever repayment was due, your master has already taken care of it. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other.”
The middle-aged man saw through Xiao Chen’s intention of using the guise of repayment to build a closer relationship, hoping for future assistance in times of trouble. However, having witnessed Su Lin’s strength, he preferred to stay away from the vortex of danger.
Disappointed by the middle-aged man’s firm stance, Xiao Chen could only nod and say, “Then, uncle, goodbye.”
“Goodbye~!!”
After the middle-aged man left, Xiao Chen reluctantly looked towards the Li family’s gates. He was reluctant to come to the Li family, especially after the humiliating experience the night before.
If not for the middle-aged man’s intervention, Xiao Chen would have been dead. Only because he trusted Wang Yannian did he not flee from the Li family at the first opportunity.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Chen stepped into the Li family estate. Immediately upon entering, a servant came to lead him to see Li Weifeng.
Xiao Chen was not in the mood to admire the grandeur of the estate and silently followed the servant until he met Li Weifeng, which eased his tension significantly.
Li Weifeng looked at Xiao Chen and nodded approvingly. Despite being only twenty-two and carrying scars, his robust physique and spirited eyes indicated intelligence.
“You’re Xiao Chen?”
Xiao Chen nodded, “Grandpa Li, I am Xiao Chen!”
Li Weifeng sighed and said, “I’ve heard about the conflict between you and Li Ziyu. Li Ziyen is dead, and Li Ziyu has sought revenge. How about we let bygones be bygones?”
Xiao Chen looked incredulously at Li Weifeng, that was his own grandson, Li Ziyen. Are large families so easygoing nowadays?
“What, Xiao Chen, is there something unsatisfactory?”
Xiao Chen shook his head, “No, no, I think letting bygones be bygones is good, Grandpa Li. I have no objections, just not sure what Li Ziyu thinks.”
“Don’t worry, I’ve already spoken to her. She won’t trouble you anymore. My granddaughter has been proud since she was young, Xiao Chen, you’ll have to prove yourself, or you won’t be able to hold her down.”
Xiao Chen confidently patted his chest, “Don’t worry, Grandpa Li.”
Afterward, Xiao Chen placed the token given by Wang Yannian on a nearby table, “Grandpa Li, I came here on my master’s orders. He told me about a betrothal and asked me to complete the marriage.”
Li Weifeng didn’t mind Xiao Chen’s informality, considering it youthful vigor, though he would have thought differently had it been someone else.
“I’ve always remembered the marriage alliance. However, since Li Ziyu is Li Li Ziyen’s sister, it might be difficult on her end…” After saying this, Li Weifeng smiled kindly at Xiao Chen and then told an elder, “Bring Li Ziyu here.”
“Alright, sir!!!”
In a few minutes, Li Ziyu entered wearing a long home dress, capturing Xiao Chen’s attention immediately.
Although Li Ziyu had attempted to kill him twice, Xiao Chen had never seen her face-to-face and was unaware of her appearance.
Seeing Li Ziyu’s noble beauty left Xiao Chen astonished, and he silently vowed to marry no one but her.
Li Ziyu caught Xiao Chen’s pig-like gaze and instinctively showed a hint of disgust, “Grandfather, I’m still reflecting on my actions. If there’s nothing else, I’ll go back.”
“Stay…”
Li Ziyu continued walking, ignoring Li Weifeng’s roar, and headed to her room. She came out just to give Li Weifeng some peace of mind, buying herself some buffer time.
“Xiao Chen… Li Ziyu has a bit of a temper. Explain to her the misunderstanding between you and Li Yan.”
Xiao Chen nodded, “Don’t worry, Grandpa Li, I’ll definitely clarify things with Li Yu.”
Seeing Xiao Chen call Li Ziyu by her nickname, Li Weifeng nodded in satisfaction. It seemed the marriage discussion could continue, just as he wanted.