Earlier, Su Zhenxiong also heard what the Sun Family members said. Considering the Sun Family’s current predicament, he didn’t mind much and just said to Zhao Shuya, "With things having developed to this point, there’s no other way. Let’s leave it for now."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuya became anxious, "Zhenxiong, if the marriage with the Sun Family is off, there are other families. Your daughter is also of marriageable age. Letting her wander around aimlessly is no solution. How about this? I’ll ask around to see if there’s a suitable match for her."

Su Zhenxiong took a vexed drag of his cigarette, "Let’s talk about it later."

"But..."

Zhao Shuya didn’t get to finish her sentence when a servant hurriedly ran into the hall, reporting, "Master, there’s a gentleman outside asking to see you."

"Which gentleman?" Zhao Shuya quickly asked.

"He said his name is Shi Aoju," the servant replied.

"Shi Aoju? What is he doing here?" It’s false to say she wasn’t shocked. Although Zhao Shuya often said Shi Aoju wasn’t anything special, in reality, she was quite apprehensive of him. After all, the Shi Family holds a leading position in the business world; no matter how capable the Su Family is, they don’t measure up to even a tenth of them.

Not to speak of power and status, just the network of connections Shi Aoju has could easily outpace Su Zhenxiong by twenty streets. Zhao Shuya was well aware of this. So for Shi Aoju to humble himself and visit the Su Family, she was somewhat surprised.

"Where is he?" Su Zhenxiong’s expression was very grave. Since the last failed collaboration discussion with Shi Aoju, the two had no further interactions. Even when they occasionally ran into each other at dinners or gatherings, there was virtually no communication. It was unexpected for Shi Aoju to visit personally.

"He’s in the car, parked at the main entrance, and he came alone," the servant answered.

Su Zhenxiong was silent for a few seconds in thought, then said, "Invite him in."

There were three reasons why Su Zhenxiong dared not neglect Shi Aoju: First, he had several major projects that might require Shi Aoju’s support; otherwise, it would be hard to proceed. Second, in terms of status, Shi Aoju was many levels higher and could not be offended. Third, considering his daughter might be connected with Shi Aoju, there was more reason to meet him and find out the truth.

Shi Aoju waited outside the Su residence gate, and he was probably getting a bit impatient. He raised his wrist to check the time on his luxury watch, frowning slightly.

In fact, he could have forced his way in, but out of consideration for Su Jiuyi, he dismissed the idea. However, those three minutes of waiting had indeed worn out his patience.

Just as he was about to pull out his phone to call his bodyguard to break down the door, the tightly shut gate suddenly opened. Upon this, the figures of Su Zhenxiong and Zhao Shuya appeared. They quickly walked towards him, with smiling faces to greet Shi Aoju.

"I truly didn’t expect Young Master Jue to visit our humble abode." Standing in front of the car, Su Zhenxiong spoke with courtesy.

"This must be Young Master Jue." Looking at Shi Aoju in the car, Zhao Shuya smiled and said, "I’ve only ever heard your name. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation, a fine-looking gentleman indeed."

"Chairman Su, you’re too kind," Shi Aoju directly ignored Zhao Shuya, glanced obliquely at Su Zhenxiong, and spoke softly, his voice slightly deep, making it hard to detect whether he was in a good or bad mood.

"Not at all, not at all," Su Zhenxiong laughed as he led Shi Aoju inside, "Come, come, let’s talk inside."