Sometimes, it’s quite normal for the still-clueless straight male leads to express their concern in awkward ways that make the female lead angry and upset.
After all, novels need these misunderstandings and conflicts to advance relationships.
Xia Bai turned her head and looked at Su Lingyu’s earnest expression as she tried to comfort her, her eyes revealing a mix of strangeness and confusion.
Why did she seem… not here to mock her?
“Ahem, do you need help with the cleaning?”
Noticing the other’s expression, Su Lingyu felt somewhat awkward and quickly changed the subject.
When someone who used to dislike you so much suddenly becomes nice to you, it does seem rather suspicious, doesn’t it?
It seems building goodwill really needs to be done gradually~
“No need, I can handle it myself.”
“Alright, let me know if you need anything.”
“Mm.”
After Su Lingyu left, Xia Bai stared at the running water, frowning.
Could it be that Su Lingyu had genuinely changed?
Or did she develop some problems after hitting her head last time?
Weekend.
The morning sunlight quietly streamed through the gaps in the glass and curtains, casting cheerful rays of light into the bedroom.
Then, an even more cheerful phone ringtone sounded.
With her eyes closed, Su Lingyu fumbled under her pillow.
“Hello?”
She put the phone to her ear.
“Xiaoyu, still not up? The driver coming to pick you up has already arrived downstairs.”
Hearing the sleepy voice on the other end of the line, Su’s father couldn’t help but wonder to himself – was 9:30 too early to call?
“So early?”
Su Lingyu bolted upright, instantly much more awake.
How could she have almost forgotten that today was the big day to deal with the original Su Lingyu’s father!
“Ahem, it’s not that early actually. Get ready and come downstairs soon. I’ll be waiting at home to have lunch with you.”
“Alright.”
After hanging up, Su Lingyu threw off the covers and got out of bed.
After a quick and simple wash-up, she chose an embroidered blouse with a dark A-line skirt from the walk-in closet and twirled in front of the mirror.
“Not bad, though it’s still a bit chilly in the morning!”
So she added a light jacket.
Grabbing her phone and bag, she changed into high heels at the door and headed out perfectly.
“Wait, did I forget to ask for the license plate number?”
When she reached downstairs and saw several cars parked at the entrance, Su Lingyu felt lost.
Just as she was hesitating, a head popped out from the driver’s seat of a Mercedes and waved at her, calling out: “Miss Su, over here.”
“Are you here to pick me up?”
Su Lingyu walked over and looked at the dark-skinned young man before her.
Clearly, the other party seemed to recognize her.
“Yes, please get in quickly.”
“Okay.”
Su Lingyu glanced at the license plate and placed her hand on the door handle. Just as she was about to open the door, she casually asked: “Did my father say anything when you left?”
“Nothing much, just said you’re coming back for lunch.”
The young driver Xiao Liu scratched his head, looking quite honest: “Oh, and the chairman also said that if you weren’t up yet, I should wait downstairs a bit longer.”
“Mm, thanks for your trouble.”
Su Lingyu nodded. It seemed she hadn’t mistaken the car.
She needed to remember the license plate number to avoid the embarrassment of not recognizing her own car in the future.
“Not at all, Miss Su. Would you like some breakfast? The chairman also asked me to bring you breakfast.”
“No need, thank you.”
“Alright.”
Xiao Liu glanced at Su Lingyu sitting in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
Why does Miss Su suddenly seem more beautiful than before, and more polite too?
Su Lingyu didn’t notice his thoughts, simply watching the scenery passing by outside the window.
Soon, the car drove up to a villa complex on the mountainside.
After several turns, it stopped at Building A13.
Pushing the door open and entering, the first things that caught her eye were the luxurious European-style decor, the large crystal chandelier, and paintings visible everywhere… giving off a strong nouveau riche vibe.
It nearly blinded Su Lingyu.
“You’re back?”
Su Jianguo, who had been absent-minded, rustled the newspaper in his hands.
“Yes, I’m back.”
What era is this? Someone still reading physical newspapers?
When Su Lingyu changed into the prepared pink slippers at the entrance and approached, she discovered it was actually an old newspaper from a year ago.
So, the original host’s father was just putting on a show?
“How’s work been lately? Still adjusting?”
Su Jianguo put down the newspaper and removed his glasses as he asked.
“It’s alright.”
Su Lingyu took a seat nearby.
“If you find anything difficult to adjust to, just come back home. I can easily arrange a relaxed and flexible position for you at the company.”
Su Lingyu vaguely remembered that the Su family was in the logistics industry.
Given the current internet economy and this luxurious mansion, it seemed they weren’t just ordinary nouveau riche?
“So, what do you think?”
Seeing her silence, Su Jianguo thought she was reconsidering, finally realizing how tough the outside world was compared to home.
“No, I’m doing quite well at my current company, and it’s quite flexible too.”
What job could be more leisurely than reading novels at work every day? Though she thought this, Su Lingyu continued verbally:
“I’d still like to learn more and gain more experience outside.”
“Alright then.”
A flicker of disappointment passed through Su Jianguo’s eyes—it seemed his daughter’s mindset hadn’t changed.
Nevertheless, he spoke earnestly: “You should know, you’re my only daughter. All the family assets and the company will eventually be yours. Coming back early to learn how to manage them wouldn’t be a bad thing.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Su Lingyu suddenly felt a bit of pressure.
So this is what it feels like to have the option of inheriting the family business if you don’t work hard?
This is… amazing!
Seeing her calm expression, without the usual disgust and aversion she used to show when these topics came up, Su Jianguo felt genuinely comforted.
His daughter had truly grown up and matured after working outside for some time.
Perhaps letting her stay at the outside company to learn more wasn’t such a bad idea.
Little did Su Jianguo know that Su Lingyu had long been replaced by a different soul?
She didn’t know how the original host and her father used to interact, as the book didn’t provide detailed descriptions of their relationship, so she could only respond perfunctorily.
Su Lingyu’s only impression of Su Jianguo came from after the original host’s death.
Devastated by his daughter’s death, Su Jianguo had caused a scene at Kappa Technology Company, giving the Male Lead quite a headache.
Now, hearing Su Jianguo’s words, she thought he might actually be a pretty good father?
Su Lingyu, who had never experienced a father’s love, thought to herself.
“To lose weight, you definitely skipped breakfast again, didn’t you? Hurry up, look at all the delicious food I had Auntie prepare for you.”