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Chapter 325
Chapter 325
Chapter 325 - Pestering People
?At the Xiao family estate, a sleek black sedan pulled up to the grand entrance. The door swung open, and an impeccably dressed man with an air of arrogance stepped out. He adjusted his clothes before striding into the manor.
?Inside the courtyard, he spotted Xiao Luyuan soaking up the sun. Approaching with a smile, he greeted, “Grandpa Xiao.”
?Xiao Luyuan opened his eyes a fraction and replied, “Faang, what brings you to Eastsea?”
“My family has some business matters here, so my father sent me,” Faang explained. “I heard about your recovery and brought a small gift to celebrate.”
?He accepted a small box from an assistant standing behind him—an inkstone, far from ordinary.
?Xiao Luyuan gave it a cursory glance and responded, “Please extend my thanks to your father.”
?After a brief pause, Faang ventured, “You're inquiring about my sister, aren't you?”
?Just then, Xiao Chen emerged from the house. He had noticed Faang Ying from the upstairs window. The Faang family was wealthy; Faang Ying's father had established a company that, over the decades, had grown into one of the nation's top enterprises. Faang Ying, much like the privileged sons of the capital's elite, had been relentlessly pursuing Xiao Chen's sister.
Faang Ying was a frequent visitor to their home in the capital, and Xiao Chen had hoped that moving to Eastsea would end the constant attention. Yet, here was Faang Ying again.
“Yes,” Faang Ying confirmed with a grin.
?”My sister and her husband are out dining,” Xiao Chen mentioned offhandedly.
?”Her husband?” Faang Ying was taken aback. In the capital, just days ago, Xiao Ke'er had been single. How could she have a boyfriend so soon? It seemed inconceivable, surely a misunderstanding.
Faang Ying recovered quickly, his smile returning. “That's wonderful news. I've known your sister since childhood, and I'm thrilled she's found someone she can trust. I'd love to meet your brother-in-law. Do you know where they're dining? I'd like to join them.”?
Faang Ying spoke with confidence.
He had a history of numerous girlfriends and a wealth of experience.
Had the Xiao family not been so influential, he would have already been intimate with Xiao Ke'er.
Faang Ying mused to himself, “If the guy is the scion of a major family, I'm out of luck. But if he's just some random guy, I'll make sure he regrets it.”
Xiao Chen, aware of Faang Ying's thoughts, couldn't help but snicker.
Even Grandpa Xiao had to address Su Ming with the honorific “Mr. Su.”
“Alright, I'll give my sister a call,” Xiao Chen said, grinning.
“Great, I'll wait for you in the car outside. Grandpa Xiao, I'll take my leave now,” Faang Ying said cheerfully.
Xiao Luyuan gave a slight nod, his eyes remaining closed, as Faang Ying walked away smiling.
Xiao Ke'er was Xiao Luyuan's most cherished child, and he cared deeply about her well-being.
Yet, despite Xiao Chen's lengthy conversation, Xiao Luyuan hadn't uttered a single word, which was quite surprising.
However, Faang Ying wasn't bothered; he suspected Xiao Ke'er had orchestrated this silence.
His confidence was unshaken.
Meanwhile, in downtown Eastsea City, Su Ming had just finished changing his clothes.
“Shall we?” Su Ming said with a smile.
“You didn't drive here?” he asked, noticing the absence of a car outside.
“The butler dropped me off,” Xiao Ke'er replied with a smile.
“I'll go get a car from the garage,” Su Ming offered.
Just as he was about to leave, Xiao Ke'er called out from behind.
“I'd like to ride in a truck.”
Su Ming paused and turned to look at her, a hint of helplessness in his expression.?
While most people dream of driving sports cars, they were keen on riding in a truck—a truly unique preference.
?Noticing Su Ming's gaze, Xiao Ke'er's cheeks flushed with color.
?”Truth be told, I always have to be extremely careful about my behavior, diet, and dress. It's quite exhausting,” she confessed.
“But today, they're all away. In Eastsea City, there are few who recognize me,” Xiao Ke'er added cautiously.
?Su Ming nodded in understanding upon hearing the news.
Xiao Ke'er had always carried herself with grace and poise, never acting impulsively even when alone. Her composure was particularly evident now, with Su Ming by her side. However, Su Ming didn't give it much thought.
?Before long, Su Ming and Xiao Ke'er climbed aboard the truck. Xiao Ke'er was filled with curiosity; she had to admit, she had never ridden in a truck before. As they set off, her phone rang—it was Xiao Chen. She answered, but her face fell almost immediately. After a brief conversation, she hung up.
?”What's wrong?” Su Ming inquired, turning to her with concern.
Xiao Ke'er paused briefly before sharing the details with him.
?”I understand,” Su Ming said with a reassuring smile. “Well, that's perfect. Since he's our guest, we should let him pick a restaurant.”
?”Okay.” Xiao Ke'er pondered for a moment and then sent a text message to Xiao Chen.