Chapter 32: The Decision
"I... I'll sign!"
Su Guowei closed his eyes, as if he had just made a monumental decision.
"Sign it."
Seeing this, Lin Feng held out his hand.
Su Guowei's hand trembled as he picked up the pen, but he couldn't bring himself to sign.
"What's wrong? Having second thoughts?"
Lin Feng's eyes suddenly turned icy as he sneered.
Su Guowei shuddered, then clenched his jaw and, with a vicious flick of his wrist, signed his name on the contract.
Satisfied, Lin Feng collected the document and said flatly, "From now on, you are no longer my father-in-law. We'll go our separate ways. It would be best if we never knew each other."
With that, he turned and walked out.
Watching Lin Feng's retreating back, Su Guowei was silent for a long time, his eyes growing moist.
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"Is this the place?"
Wearing a mask, Jiang Yuelian stared at the incredibly luxurious seaside manor before them, her eyes filled with jealousy.
"Yes, this is the location Young Master Wang gave us. And he promised that if we pull this off, he'll heal your face, Mom."
Beside her, a teeth-gritting Su Linlin double-checked the location on her phone, her voice dripping with sour grapes.
How could they have ever imagined that Lin Feng, who once looked like a beggar, would become so powerful?
Su Linlin deeply regretted not being the one to marry Lin Feng back then. If she had, all of this would have been hers!
"That bitch Su Yanxue only got this far with her seductress's face! Why didn't she just burn to death back then!"
At the mention of this past event, Su Linlin's pretty eyes blazed with furious flames.
Her mother, Jiang Yuelian, had been disfigured because of Su Yanxue—she had even nearly died.
"This time, I'm going to torture her properly and ruin that face of hers all over again. Let's see if that Lin Feng can heal her then!"
Gazing at the manor, the hatred in Jiang Yuelian's heart deepened. She wanted revenge. She would make Su Yanxue suffer all kinds of inhuman torment; only then could she quell the rage in her heart.
She would turn Su Yanxue's bewitching face into a hideous mask!
"Let's go."
The two of them suppressed their twisted jealousy, put on a frantic and pitiful act, and staggered toward the manor.
"Stop! This is private property. We are authorized to use force to stop you from advancing!"
But just as they crossed the road, two female bodyguards in black suits suddenly appeared out of nowhere from the manor, holding out their arms to block their path.
"We... We're here to see Su Yanxue. Could you please let her know?"
Seeing this, Su Linlin immediately put on a tearful expression and pleaded with the two bodyguards, looking as if she had suffered some great injustice.
"Hmph. You think you can see Miss Su Yanxue just because you want to?"
The bodyguard scoffed, looking at Su Linlin with disdain.
"You... I really have something urgent to discuss with her! I'm begging you, just announce us! If we're late, there will be serious trouble!"
Su Linlin was about to lose her temper—she'd never been berated by a mere bodyguard before. But then she remembered the task Young Master Wang had given her. Clenching her teeth, she actually grabbed the bodyguard's pant leg and begged.
"Hey, maybe we should inform the madam. If it's really something urgent, we can't afford to take the blame."
The older bodyguard standing behind hesitated for a moment before speaking up.
She was more perceptive and understood the potential severity of the situation from their reaction. If they really did delay Su Linlin's urgent business with Su Yanxue, the two of them might not be able to bear the consequences.
"You're right. I'll listen to you."
The other bodyguard thought for a moment, then turned and shot Su Linlin a harsh glare.
"Tell me your name."
Su Linlin was taken aback for a second but still answered obediently, "My name is Su Linlin."
"Alright, you better remember this. If the madam doesn't agree to see you today, and you two dare to take even half a step onto this property again, you'll face the consequences!"
With that warning, the bodyguard immediately went inside to report.
'Hmph, a bunch of dogs. Just you wait, I'll deal with every single one of you!'
Su Linlin cursed viciously in her heart as she watched the bodyguard walk away.
Soon, the younger bodyguard came back out and beckoned to them.
"Follow me."
Su Linlin and Jiang Yuelian exchanged a glance and quickly followed.
Seeing the spacious courtyard and the exquisitely decorated rooms, Su Linlin's jealousy grew, and she couldn't help but taunt.
"Well, well, this place is quite luxurious. It seems that President Lin is doing pretty well for himself."
"Watch your mouth!"
Hearing this, the two bodyguards' faces darkened in unison, and they rebuked her with a hostile tone.
"You..."
Su Linlin's face flushed red, but she couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal. Right now, her priority was to complete the task Wang Kai had given her.
"Move."
The bodyguard shot her a look, snorted coldly, and led them toward the main hall.
The entrance to the main hall was heavily guarded. Four cool, mature-looking women in black business suits were patrolling. After sweeping their gazes over the newcomers, they gave a slight nod.
The two were secretly delighted and walked forward with their heads bowed obediently, completely missing the looks of disgust and contempt that flashed in the guards' eyes.
When they arrived in the living room, Su Yanxue was already waiting for them, seated on a high-end custom sofa.
The face that was usually full of gentle smiles was now completely placid, like a pool of still water, which made Su Linlin's heart pound with fear.
Su Linlin swallowed hard and quickly put on a miserable, mournful expression.
"Sister, I finally get to see you! Waaaah..."
With that, she rushed forward and threw herself into Su Yanxue's arms, sobbing uncontrollably as if she were clutching a lifeline.
Seeing Su Linlin's actions, Su Yanxue's slender brows furrowed, and she instinctively wanted to push her away.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Hearing this, Su Linlin's expression became even more tragic. She sobbed with tears in her eyes, her beautiful, tear-stained face a picture of pitifulness.
"What is it that you want!"
Su Yanxue looked at Su Linlin in her arms, a strange feeling rising in her heart.
"Sister, Father has fallen ill."
"Yesterday, after you left... for some reason, he just sat there in a daze. A little while later, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood."
Su Linlin paused here, feigning a heartbroken expression, and continued through choked sobs, "You know the Su Family has no money now. I have no other choice, so... so I had to come ask you for money. Please, just help me."
Hearing this, Su Yanxue was completely stunned. She never expected something would happen to her father.
Although she was utterly disappointed with the Su Family, he was still the father who had raised her for so many years. How could she not be concerned?