The year Su Qian was born, Su Quansheng had just started to take charge of the company's business. In front, the older generation was there to escort him, and behind, his newly - wed young and charming wife was at home cooking delicious meals for him.
At the age of thirty, Su Quansheng felt that his whole life was taking off. The more than a decade he had spent in the rural countryside instantly became the most unbearable past that he was reluctant to recall in his life.
Therefore, Su Quansheng always thought that his youngest daughter, Su Qian, was his lucky star. He had doted on her excessively since she was a child. Not to mention beating or scolding her, even saying a harsh word to her would make him spend a long time coaxing her afterwards.
That was why what Su Quansheng did today completely stunned Su Qian.
"Dad..." Su Qian looked at the broken glass scattered at her feet in disbelief, barely able to hold back the anger in her heart. "Are you crazy!"
"If you can't talk nicely, just go upstairs for me!" But Su Quansheng's outburst was obviously not a whim. After calming down, he still looked dissatisfied with Su Qian.
But how could Su Qian swallow this anger? Her first reaction was to reach out and grab Su Yang's hair.
Su Qian knew clearly that Su Quansheng had lost his temper at her so inexplicably because of Su Yang.
But what right did Su Yang have? It all boiled down to the fact that she had married Xu Lize!
If Su Yang hadn't come for money back then and hadn't met Xu Lize, the one sitting firmly in the position of "Mrs. Xu" today would be her, Su Qian. How could it be Su Yang, that shameless woman, showing off in front of her?
Su Yang really didn't expect Su Qian to make a move. By the time she reacted, a handful of her hair was already tightly grasped in Su Qian's palm.
"Qianqian, let go!"
Su Quansheng was also anxious as he watched. He was worried that Su Qian wasn't calm enough and would mess things up, and he was also worried that the two of them would get hurt in the fight.
But Su Qian was like a rabbit with red - eyes in a frenzy. "I'm warning you. Don't think that just because you've married Xu Lize, you can lord it over us in our house. I won't buy your act."
As she spoke, Su Qian tightened her grip on Su Yang's hair. She looked completely like a shrew scolding in the street, showing no trace of the elegance of a young lady.
"I advise you not to always covet our family's money. Don't think that just because you have the surname Su, you're really part of the family. I'm telling you, your mother's illness was self - inflicted. Stop trying to scheme against my dad. My dad doesn't owe your mother anything!"
Su Qian was really enraged by Su Quansheng's scolding just now. While tugging at Su Yang's hair, she dragged her out of the dining room.
Su Quansheng stepped forward to stop her but was pushed away by Su Qian.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Su Yang seized the opportunity and kicked Su Qian hard on the calf.
Su Qian winced in pain and loosened her grip, but quickly pounced on the retreating Su Yang relentlessly...
Just then, Su Qian's shoulder was firmly grasped. She subconsciously turned around and saw Xu Lize's gloomy face!
Su Qian was startled, as if she had seen a ghost.
The whole room suddenly fell silent. Suddenly, the hourly - paid maid rushed in in a hurry and said to Su Quansheng awkwardly, "Mr. Su... This gentleman said... said he wanted to see you!"
Su Quansheng waved his hand in a fit of anger and then greeted Xu Lize obsequiously with a dry laugh. "Mr. Xu, your dinner party ended so early tonight?"
Su Quansheng never expected Xu Lize to come at this time.
Originally, he had a good plan. He invited Su Yang to dinner to play the role of a "good father", and then used Su Yang to get Xu Lize to show up, so that he could gain some prestige as a "father - in - law" in front of Xu Lize.
As a result, this good plan was completely ruined by Su Qian, that stupid girl!
Thinking of this, Su Quansheng glared at Su Qian fiercely.
Xu Lize also didn't expect that when he came to the Su family early to pick someone up, he would witness such a chaotic drama. Moreover, his newly - wed little wife seemed to be at a disadvantage, which made Xu Lize extremely unhappy.
"So it turns out that Mr. Su went to so much trouble to call me here on the phone just for a show." Xu Lize's face was expressionless, and it was hard to tell whether he was angry or not, but anyone with ears could hear the displeasure in his tone.
"Mr. Xu, this is a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding!" Beads of sweat began to form on Su Quansheng's forehead.
He never expected that Xu Lize would actually speak up for Su Yang in public.
But Xu Lize completely ignored Su Quansheng. He pushed Su Qian aside and waved at Su Yang, who was rubbing her hair, then said in a deep voice.
"Yangyang, come here!"
Su Yang subconsciously walked towards him. Before she could get close, Xu Lize had already reached out and wrapped her in his arms.
The breathable knitted top couldn't block the slightly cool touch of Xu Lize's fingertips. Even though her scalp had been numbed by Su Qian's tugging just now, Su Yang didn't feel flustered or scared. But now, the coolness of the man's fingertips seemed to penetrate the fabric and seep into her veins, making her whole body stiffen involuntarily.
"You even managed to get the worse of it. Where's your brain?"
Up close, he lowered his head. The hand around her shoulder seemed like a defense and also like a restraint, and his tone was as impatient as ever.
Su Yang didn't even dare to breathe too loudly. The scalp that had been tugged by Su Qian still ached faintly, and Xu Lize's breath was like a cold current from the top of a snow - capped mountain, making her feel as if she was in an ice valley.
She had no choice but to slow down her breathing, but she felt an inexplicable pull, like a thread tightly twisting her heart.
Noticing the stiffness of the little woman in his arms, Xu Lize moved his hand from her shoulder to her waist and half - hugged her. His actions weren't the least bit overstepping, but somehow there was a kind of lingering feeling that made one dizzy.
Su Qian on the side was almost green with envy. She never expected that Xu Lize could be so gentle and affectionate.
Thinking that such a scene should have belonged to her, the gap in Su Qian's heart was like the cracks on the dry land, getting deeper and wider. Hatred and jealousy instantly submerged her reason like a tide.
"The daughter of a mistress is just the daughter of a mistress. Don't..."
"Su Qian, go back to your room for me!" Su Quansheng was so angry that the flesh on his face trembled. He grabbed Su Qian forcefully and pushed her out of the dining room. Then he turned around, rubbing his hands, and tried to please Xu Lize.
"Mr. Xu, sorry to make you laugh. You know Qianqian's temper. She's just a child. Don't take it to heart. Since you're here, how about we have a drink? I'll open a better bottle of red wine. I know you like it."
Unexpectedly, Xu Lize shook his head. "Mr. Su, you'd better say this to my wife. It's more appropriate."
As soon as he finished speaking, both Su Quansheng and Su Yang were stunned.
"Just now it was Miss Su who quarreled with my wife. So Mr. Su's words don't count when you ask me. You have to ask my wife."
As he spoke, Xu Lize lowered his head. With a sincere look in his eyes, he asked indulgently, "Yangyang, what do you think? Should we take it to heart?"