Su Li was quite surprised.
The original owner always thought he went in out of his own will, wanting to take on so responsibilities for his dear family, only to find out it was a man-made conspiracy, and it ca from his beloved father.
"Boss, but don’t worry, I’ve taken care of it all."
The assistant, having gauged a little of Su Li’s thoughts, said, "If soone makes a mistake, they naturally have to bear the consequences."
Su Li smiled, "You did well, no need for leniency just because he’s my father."
"I’ve always respected the law, aiming to be a moral and law-abiding citizen. Besides, you forgot... I have nothing to do with the ’Su Li’ from Tangshui Village."
The assistant’s anxious heart finally settled down.
He was worried that if the boss turned soft because of old ties and blad him for being presumptuous, what would he do then?
Su Li felt a little curious, without her to take the bla, Su Shaofeng implicated himself, and how would that pampered Yun Jiaojiao manage herself?
"Book a ticket to Shanghai."
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Years later, Su Li still rembered when a fellow townsman ca to find him, the address on the letter.
After getting off the train, she didn’t rush over but rather took a good stroll around the scenery of Shanghai during this era.
The architecture of Shanghai still retained the olden appearance.
The spired church, the tram tracks on the ground, and the Western-style villa gardens....
But the roads no longer had the swaying allure of won in qipao; instead, they were replaced by n and won dressed almost uniformly in hues of black, gray, and brown.
They quickly pedaled by on bicycles, with faces brimming with "hope"....
The communal dining halls were canceled, and the street vendors no longer concealed their business.
They were openly shouting and inviting the passing custors.
Su Li was drawn by an old man’s stall selling little chaos.
Fresh, savory, and generously portioned, a bowl of little chaos filled Su Li’s belly to the brim, making her sweat profusely yet feeling exceptionally satisfied.
After finishing a bowl, as she was about to settle the bill, a fragrant breeze brushed past her nose, making it itch and drawing her gaze.
A graceful and familiar back quickly moved away from her side, and she could still hear a gentle, soft voice of Jiaojiao: "Brother Yuan, he was the one who provoked first, it’s not my fault...."
"It’s not your fault? I know you too well; surely that guy diligently gave you so nice things, and you just didn’t refuse, right?"
It was only then that Su Li noticed that beside that figure was a man wearing a neatly tailored woolen coat.
He was dressed impeccably, but his hand resting on the woman’s lower back was improper, and his tone carried a flippant, unserious manner.
"Since you’re so attractive, tomorrow accompany an overseas trader for ... You must be careful, this client has an impressive background, and it wouldn’t disgrace you."
The woman’s tone turned panicked, and she pleaded softly, "Brother Yuan, please... I won’t dare next ti..."
"You’re so beautiful, don’t waste the beauty bestowed upon you by the heavens...."
Their voices gradually faded, and Su Li finally withdrew her gaze.
At the sa ti, the old man beside her interjected appropriately, "That beautiful woman just now is a famous socialite here, all her companions are young masters from rich or prestigious backgrounds...."
The old man seed to give Su Li a reminder that such a handso young man mustn’t get himself into trouble because of a woman.
Such things had happened before; so innocent and reckless young boy crashed into such matters, ending up battered and bruised.
"The man beside that beautiful woman is the grandson of a local leader residing in this area, known for his overbearing personality, and almost everyone around knows of him."
Su Li smiled and thanked the old man.
"Young man, you’re from out of town, aren’t you? Your accent doesn’t sound like a native of Shanghai."
Su Li: "I’m here on vacation."
Seeing that Su Li wasn’t a local, the old man spoke more freely, and once he got into the groove of the conversation, he couldn’t help but continue.
"That pretty woman earlier is also quite pitiable, she’s from the tube buildings near my wife’s family."
"I heard that before she was married, many pursued her because she was so good-looking, and for so reason, she chose a man old enough to be her father to marry. My wife said her parents cried so much, yet couldn’t stop her."
"That man treated her pretty well, pampering her imnsely... It’s just her fate wasn’t too good, just as the good tis began, that man committed a cri and ended up in prison, and hasn’t been released yet."
"You say, for such a pretty woman, it’s no wonder those flies couldn’t help but swarm her...."
The old man was getting intensely into his tale when a brazen voice interrupted him.
A plump woman in an apron ca over, swinging her hands, and directly pinched the old man, loudly saying, "You’re here struggling at the poverty line, yet you’re pitying others, are you pitying them for being decked in gold and silver, or for eating well and drinking richly? No matter how pitiful, they still dress beautifully, wear high heels, and co and go in upscale hotels and Western restaurants, without a care for food and drink...."
"Do you know how much that woolen coat she’s wearing costs? It’s sothing we would have to save up for years, without spending anything, to afford."
"You’re pitying others... You should pity yourself instead... That woman is beautiful, with plenty of n eager to take care of her, yet soone keeps making their life such a ss...."
The shopkeeper’s wife continued her rant, but Su Li had already left after paying.
Su Li did go to that Su Family address, but soone else had already moved in.
As she turned to leave, an elated female voice called out to her.
"Brother, brother...." Su Zhaozhao excitedly stopped Su Li, "Brother, we’ve been looking for you for so long, where have you been?"
As she spoke, Su Zhaozhao’s voice already carried a trembling undertone.
Su Li studied her carefully for a mont, finally finding a thread of familiarity in the woman before her.
The little girl had grown up, so this is how she turned out.
Su Zhaozhao’s appearance was good, gentle and pretty, but her face carried a shadow and calculation unfit for her age.
This diminished her beauty by several levels, making her looks barely passable.
With a bit of grooming, she could count as a small, charming beauty.
Just like now, her attire was quite appropriate.
A light yellow waist-high dress, quite a refreshing sight compared to the black, gray, and brown tones filling the streets.
"What’s going on? Aren’t we going to watch the movie?"
The male companion with Su Zhaozhao, having waited impatiently, urged with a stern tone.
Su Zhaozhao awkwardly and cautiously explained, "Today, I... I might not be free, I ran into my brother..."
The male companion, hearing this, laughed aningfully and said, "He must be your ’romantic brother’... You were introduced by the famous socialite, you must have the sa character as her..."
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