King of Assassins-Chapter 737 - 546 Trouble Comes Calling

Candlelight dinner, steak and red wine.

Gao Xuan doesn't really like Western food, but the atmosphere in the restaurant is indeed nice.

Looking at a beauty under candlelight adds a touch of mystery, and more than a hint of romance.

Su Rong also felt good about Gao Xuan, not in a romantic way, but she found it very relaxing to be with him.

Gao Xuan always acted very honest, very natural and relaxed. There were many things he didn't know, but he always had his own opinions. He spoke in a very interesting way.

The most important thing, Gao Xuan did not have that common narrow-mindedness of those from the lower class.

Some people always blame the world, blame others, blame themselves, blame parents, family, and society. There are also some people who are particularly eager for instant success. No matter how well they disguise, they cannot hide the greed that emanates from their bones.

Su Rong had seen all kinds of people in the business world. Though young, she had a lot of experience. Coupled with a woman's intrinsic sensitivity, she could always see through a lot from details.

It was precisely this sensitivity that allowed her to achieve success in business, becoming the most outstanding of the third generation of the Su Family.

Gao Xuan had an innate calm and generosity, a very, very special quality.

Even Elder Su, who held the power of the Su Family, with all his authority and strength, seemed less confident than this young man?

Su Rong couldn't see through Gao Xuan, which is why she was interested in him and took the initiative to invite him to dinner today.

After getting in touch, she didn't find anything unusual about Gao Xuan. This puzzled her even more.

After dinner, Su Rong politely offered to drive Gao Xuan back to school.

Once Gao Xuan got out of the car, the nanny car that had been following them moved closer.

Su Yu came over with two burly men in black suits, "Miss, come on board and have a rest."

Su Rong got out of the car, moved to the nanny car, and lazily lay on the custom-made wide seat, "Let's go home and see the old man."

Once the driver started the vehicle, Su Yu raised the partition.

She said to Su Rong, "I've investigated thoroughly. Gao Xuan hasn't had a girlfriend at university. He has no bad habits, and his biggest hobby is playing games. He's quite good at soccer, close to a professional level. Basketball is good too. At his peak, he could run a hundred meters in eleven seconds..."

Because Su Rong was a bit interested in Gao Xuan, Su Yu had spent a whole day investigating Gao Xuan's background.

Nowadays, with easy access to information, if someone has money, it's very easy to investigate an ordinary person.

Gao Xuan's life experience is simple, and he went to university locally.

Su Yu even found out about several of Gao Xuan's bank accounts, "After working for half a year, he saved twenty thousand. He's a very frugal man."

She highly appreciated this, as young people nowadays are accustomed to spending in advance. Very few people understand that frugality is a virtue.

Gao Xuan's salary is only four to five thousand a month. In six months of work, he saved thirty thousand, with almost no expenses aside from basic daily needs.

This self-discipline is especially rare.

Su Rong smiled too, "He really knows how to manage his life. A good man."

Su Yu thought for a moment and said, "But people from the lower class usually have a narrow and biased mind. They can even be very stingy. This stinginess is not just material but also spiritual. I think he's very unsuitable."

The Su Family is wealthy, and Su Rong, if choosing a live-in son-in-law, should choose someone understanding and with a certain measure of magnanimity.

Although this son-in-law might not have to do anything, he can't be a disgrace. It's best if he's proficient in all areas and won't lose face in any setting.

Gao Xuan's education is too poor, and he doesn't excel in other areas either. The only commendable thing is his good character.

But in Su Rong's requirements, good character isn't the top priority.

Su Yu compared across the board and found Gao Xuan to be the worst among all the candidates.

"Gao Xuan is excellent."

Su Rong closed her eyes and offered no further explanation.

Su Yu wisely shut her mouth too, busying herself with her tablet to make records.

After two rounds of selection, only four of the twenty-three candidates remained.

Judging from Su Rong's attitude, Gao Xuan surprisingly became the first candidate. Su Yu couldn't help but have some other thoughts.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he's a live-in son-in-law of the Su Family, as the Su Family in An Province is a wealthy and powerful top-tier aristocracy. Stepping into the Su Family is akin to rising overnight.

Among the four remaining candidates, Wang Yuanfeng is actually her relative. It's just that this relationship cannot be disclosed to Su Rong.

Su Yu knew this young miss was very shrewd, so she didn't dare favor Wang Yuanfeng in her words.

Yesterday, she spoke for Gao Xuan because she felt Gao Xuan posed no threat. Unexpectedly, after just two meetings, Su Rong's impression of Gao Xuan kept improving.

Things can't continue like this; something must be done...

Su Yu made up her mind; she couldn't influence Su Rong, but disrupting was very easy.

Ultimately, Su Rong was only impressed by Gao Xuan's character. Such impressions are subjective and can be easily damaged.

The nanny car drove to the suburbs of Biyun Mountain, where the Su Family has built an estate.

Elder Su enjoys watching the sea, but he doesn't like the humidity, so he built an estate at Biyun Mountain to watch the sea from afar from his own bedroom.

This year, Elder Su's health has been deteriorating, but he did not go to the hospital, instead setting up a sick room in the estate with doctors and nurses providing 24-hour care.

The nanny car drove into the estate, all the way to the front door of the main building.

Su Yu followed Su Rong to the third floor, where she waited in the corridor, as Su Rong entered the luxurious sick room alone.

Elder Su lay on the hospital bed, a respirator covering his mouth. His body was too weak, breathing was difficult, and he needed the respirator to sleep.

Two nurses on duty were next door and nodded to Su Rong when she entered.

Su Rong looked at the unconscious Elder Su, her expression somewhat complicated.

This once strong and domineering old man was now gaunt and unrecognizable, with soft, dry skin sagging and age spots covering his face. Lying there, he seemed lifeless.

Su Rong gently held the old man's hand and softly said, "Grandpa, I'm here to see you."

"Mm,"

Elder Su stirred slightly, slowly opening his eyes.

It took him nearly half a minute to finally focus his wavering gaze on Su Rong. "It's Rongrong, huh."

"Grandpa, you should rest. No need to speak. I'm just here to see you."

Seeing the old man's frail appearance, Su Rong felt deeply troubled.

Elder Su managed a small smile, "I sleep every day, this moment won't matter."

He asked, "How's your husband search going?"

Su Rong also smiled, "Still looking."

Elder Su sighed, "I just hope to see you married and settled before I pass. That way, I can entrust the Su Family to you with peace of mind."

"Grandpa, you'll live to a hundred; there's no need to rush," Su Rong gently comforted the old man, fearing he might get too agitated.

"I don't think I can make it past this year."

Elder Su spoke slowly, "Your uncles worry me. You should hurry a bit."

"But marrying isn't as simple as buying vegetables."

Su Rong felt a bit helpless. She couldn't quite understand Elder Su's obsession. What was so important about her getting married?

"Only with a son-in-law can you rightfully take charge of the Su Family. That's status, that's duty, that's public opinion."

Elder Su advised, "You're not a little girl anymore. Give up on unrealistic love. What you need is a reliable, stable man. That will be enough."

After saying a few words, the old man seemed tired again. He slowly closed his eyes, whispering almost to himself, "Be strong; only the weak need the warmth of love..."

When Su Rong came out of the hospital room, her expression was quite somber. This made Su Yu feel an even greater sense of urgency.

Su Yu thought to himself, "No, I need to act quickly. What does that guy like? He never leaves the school, such a pathetic coward!

Right, he likes playing basketball. I could get a few guys to start a fight with him. Win or lose, we could just put him in the police station. Or arrange for a beautiful woman to seduce him; how can a young man resist a beautiful woman..."

Su Yu had done this kind of work for years, often engaging in activities that were illegal but not criminal. The cost was low but highly effective.

Gao Xuan came from an ordinary family, so it wouldn't be difficult to manipulate him. If it weren't for Su Rong, she could bring about Gao Xuan's social downfall in just two days.

When Su Yu returned home, the first person he contacted was Zhao Hu. This guy ran a security company and was familiar with both the underworld and the legal world.

Although a bit low-class, he was perfect for dealing with small-time characters.

"Brother Hu, it's Su Yu. I need you to do me a favor, take care of someone for me. Hmm, just give him a beating. No need to hit him too hard, just cause a big enough scene, ideally getting him expelled from the school..."

Su Yu said, "I'm counting on you."

By the next morning, Zhao Hu had already taken a few guys to Sixth Middle School.

Though not a key school, it was the largest middle school in Anyang District. The junior high and high school sections were together. The campus was large and managed quite strictly. At least, ordinary people couldn't wander in.

With a group of burly men, Zhao Hu was not the kind of people you would want to see in a school setting. They were far too conspicuous.

He and his men walked around for a while, realizing they couldn't just enter like that.

Zhao Hu was a man of the world, understanding that in a school this large, there would inevitably be some wayward students.

After making some inquiries, he finally found a couple of small-time troublemakers at the school who explained the situation to him, showing him what to do.

When school let out in the afternoon, the troublemakers led the way, and the burly men changed into sports outfits, looking like they were there to play basketball. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

At the basketball court, beneath more than twenty outdoor hoops, people were playing, making the place quite lively.

Zhao Hu and his men wandered around for a long time but couldn't find Gao Xuan.

Truth be told, finding one unremarkable man among a crowd playing basketball was indeed very difficult.

Zhao Hu and his gang hadn't found Gao Xuan, but Gao Xuan had spotted Zhao Hu and his men.

Though unable to use any extraordinary power, Gao Xuan's keen eyesight and experience remained. He could tell at a glance that these guys were not up to any good, their eyes darting around, uncertain of what they were looking for.

"Could they be here for me…"

Gao Xuan thought about it but didn't dwell on it. If they were here for him, it had to be because of Su Rong.

Su Rong was so beautiful and rich; undoubtedly, there were many suitors. Anyone hearing about his dates with Su Rong might send someone to rough him up, a standard procedure.

Though crude, this tactic was very effective on ordinary people.

Of course, they might not be there for him. With so many people on the court, someone else could have gotten into trouble.

Zhao Hu and his group circled several times, inquiring of a few people until they finally found Gao Xuan.

Just as Gao Xuan was holding the basketball, Zhao Hu approached with a grinning face, "Hey brother, you're pretty good at basketball, want to play a round?"