"If you want to call my mother, don’t do it so intimately. Think about your own identity. You’re just an orphan. If you really want to know who you are, then investigate thoroughly. Anyway, your parents are both gone."

"If you need help, maybe I can help you a bit. After all, I’m kind and love to help others. I just want you to understand your own identity and stop clinging to Yiyi. Yiyi is just a little girl who’s been bewitched by you."

At this moment, after Su Zining finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Zhen, and the two exchanged glances, leaving together with an unexpectedly good relationship.

Xu Ke never expected that Su Zining would refuse to reveal the whereabouts of his mother no matter what, but so what? As long as he was determined, he would find her.

The woman was so cunning, she certainly wouldn’t fall victim to harm, so Xu Ke could relax a little.

Jiang Na walked over to Xu Ke. Although she once thought that the president of this branch was quite good, today’s events left Jiang Na utterly shocked.

"My dear friend must be very disappointed in you. I hope you won’t bother her for a while. You know yourself well enough, don’t let others expose you."

"I’ve said all I need to say, take care of yourself."

Everyone had left the entire venue, only Xu Ke was left alone. No one believed him, and no one went to prove that Su Zining was a fraud. Thus, Xu Ke didn’t panic, because he knew that Old Master Xiao was full of doubts at the moment and would surely solve this puzzle. Otherwise, with Old Master Xiao’s character, he would settle the wedding today.

After all, Old Master Xiao was a strong-willed character. Once insulted like this, he would oppose them. However, today Old Master Xiao tactfully bypassed the topic and left. Xu Ke knew then that Old Master Xiao had some suspicions.

So, he hoped this matter could be delayed a bit, giving him time to uncover the truth and find Wang Cuixia.

At this moment, Old Master Xiao sat in his room, looking at the chandelier above, feeling particularly fatigued. He never expected all his preparations for his granddaughter would be disrupted by this unexpected event, leaving him unwilling to accept it. Moreover, even now it all felt unreal.

Hearing Old Master Xiao sigh, the butler couldn’t help but say, "I couldn’t speak up before, but now I must say, Xu Ke doesn’t seem to be lying. Aren’t we deciding on this too quickly? Why not listen to his side? Maybe it’ll help us make a better decision? Do you think we should investigate further, sir?"

Old Master Xiao likely refrained from acknowledging the matter immediately to save face for the family, but the butler knew that Xiao Zhen must have sent someone to commit suicide Xu Ke, and even the master’s expression had changed. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Old Master Xiao now looked complicatedly unsure. If it all turned out to be true, how would he face Xu Ke in the future? He had just pushed Xiao Keyi’s fiancé away himself.

They had originally planned to finalize the engagement today, but this unforeseen turn of events left everyone baffled.

And since Xu Ke spoke, everything felt off. Actually, deep down, Old Master Xiao believed Xu Ke was right, which is why he hadn’t settled the matter, but now he needed to find all the evidence.

His granddaughter’s lifetime happiness couldn’t be so carelessly handled, so Old Master Xiao delayed the decision. During this time, he left room for himself and Xu Ke, hoping Xu Ke could find out the true story. Then, everyone might find an answer.

"I feel there’s something fishy about this, that’s why I postponed it. I just don’t know if Yiyi was already hurt and refuses to listen. I don’t even know how to explain to her. She’s likely to overthink, so ask her friends to keep her company. I have no way out of this one."

After saying that, Old Master Xiao was particularly reluctant, rubbing his brow. He’d never hurt his granddaughter before. Unexpectedly, this time, without discussing it clearly among them, they’d created this mess, and his granddaughter was probably the most heartbroken.

The butler couldn’t help but sigh. Miss may not get over it for a while. She’s been pampered since childhood, and this incident must be a big blow to her.

Just as he thought about this, there was a gentle knock at the door, and Xiao Zhen came in with someone, both talking and laughing as they entered.

Seeing the person, the butler felt a jolt in his heart—he never expected Xiao Zhen had already accepted Su Zining so quickly.

"You both are here too, Dad. I thought since Su Zining is eventually going to be part of our family, I’d bring him back to let him and Yiyi develop their relationship. They’re the same age and should have lots to talk about."

After Xiao Zhen finished speaking, Su Zining pretended to be obedient and bowed to Old Master Xiao. Why did the old master seem unhappy? But at this moment, Su Zining couldn’t understand such swift changes in the old master—that wasn’t something a young man like him could figure out.

"Grandpa, I know Yiyi isn’t feeling well today, so I took a special leave to accompany her. If possible, I’d like to take her out for a walk to relieve her troubles, otherwise keeping them bottled up isn’t good."

Su Zining thought he spoke well and even praised himself silently. Such words were hard for any parent to refuse; after all, he was so understanding and empathetic.

But unexpectedly, Old Master Xiao frowned and shook his head gently, "She’s feeling quite bad right now and won’t go out with you, so don’t bother. Since you’re busy with work, just go and focus on that. I heard you’re working at a construction materials company. How’s that going? Is it suitable for you?"

Hearing this from Old Master Xiao, Su Zining was inwardly delighted, thinking perhaps the old master was going to introduce him to a job at the Xiao Group. When he thought of the Xiao Group, he sensed opportunity knocking. His current job at the construction materials company was merely as a department manager, without much prospect, nothing compared to the Xiao Group headquarters.

If he could join the Xiao Group, it would be such an honor! Even if he went out for gatherings with friends, he’d be so proud.