Chapter 68 -67 Birthday Banquet (2)
He Xu, this was a name Su Nian had heard of, but she had no impression of the person. If she had ever met him, it must have been during a time at the Su Family when Su Guotian was hosting a banquet.
Back then, she often didn’t show her face, and even skipped the banquets altogether. As for this character named He Xu, despite racking her brain, she couldn’t recall ever meeting him.
“Young Master He, please have a seat here.”
The sofa was situated in a square arrangement, and He Xu sat down politely, smiling across from Su Nian.
Su Yuecheng glanced at Su Nian; from the beginning of the evening, he felt something was off, having never seen Su Nian and Su Guotian getting along so harmoniously before.
He Xu, looking at Old Master Su, offered a polite greeting: “May Old Master Su enjoy a peaceful and lengthy life.”
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Old Master Su responded with a beaming smile: “Young He, no need to be so formal.” Then, turning to Su Nian to his right, he introduced her to He Xu, “Young He, this is Su Nian, my granddaughter, whom your aunt has mentioned to you before.”
He Xu’s gaze lingered on Su Nian, his smile reaching his eyes: “It’s true that seeing is believing; Ms. Su is indeed as beautiful as a celestial being.”
Su Nian furrowed her brows, having roughly guessed the purpose of He Xu’s visit.
Su Zhen was still obliviously eating to her heart’s content while Su Bao stared intently at He Xu. Even at his young age, he could tell his mother did not like this man.
Old Master Su laughed and commented, “If Young He likes her, that’s great, though I’m afraid you might not think she’s good enough.”
“Not at all, marrying Ms. Su would be my great fortune,” responded He Xu.
Old Master Su smiled with satisfaction, then turned to inquire about Su Nian’s opinion, “What do you think, Xiao Nian?”
“Grandfather, I’m quite fine on my own.”
“Xiao Nian, while I’m still here in this world, it’d be nice for you to settle down. It would put my mind at ease for when I’m gone.”
No sooner had Old Master Su finished speaking than Su Bao, who had been quiet until now, suddenly spoke up: “There’s no need; my mom has me to take care of her!”
He Xu’s attention shifted to the two children, and he slowly spoke, “I’m fond of both children as well.”
“Haha, that’s settled then…”
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“Settled what? Old Master Su seems so pleased; may I share in the joy?” A mild and mellow male voice interrupted the conversation, drawing everyone’s attention to the source of the sound.
Shen Hanxiu strode in with his long legs, approaching the stairs that connected the garden with the pavilion, followed by Su Yalan scurrying behind him in high heels.
Wherever this man went, he carried an undeniable presence with him.
Old Master Su hurriedly greeted, “Third Young Master Shen, with your busy schedule, you still have time to listen to Old Su’s family chatter?”
He Xu quickly stood up and offered a cigarette: “President Shen.”
Shen Hanxiu glanced at it and replied indifferently, “Thanks, but I’ve quit.”
Taken aback, He Xu awkwardly retracted the cigarette, glancing at Su Nian whose eyes were drifting elsewhere.
By this time, Su Yalan caught up and saw that there were no seats left. She said to Shen Hanxiu, “Ah Shu, there’s no place for us here, we…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Shen Hanxiu bent down to pick up Su Zhen and then sat next to Su Nian, placing Su Zhen on his lap.
With a sweet smile, Su Zhen mumbled to Shen Hanxiu, “Uncle Shen, this is yummy.”
Shen Hanxiu, typically known for his cold demeanor, now spoke warmly to the little girl, “Mmm, it’s all yours.”
Su Zhen offered a limp fry she had squished to Shen Hanxiu, “Uncle, you eat too.”
Shen Hanxiu slightly turned his head away, patiently telling Su Zhen, “Uncle isn’t hungry; you eat.”
“No, I want Uncle to eat with me.”
When everyone thought that Third Young Master Shen would set the little girl aside, he bent down instead and took a bite of the fry from her hand. The little girl turned back, satisfied, and continued enjoying her food with gusto.
This scene was nothing short of a doting father pampering his own daughter! It was very different from what the news had described, of a great-uncle doting on his grand-niece.
Su Yalan glared at Su Nian resentfully, but Su Nian, looking down at Su Zhen, did not notice her hostility.
Old Master Su signaled Su Yalan with his eyes, and she then sat down next to Old Master Su.
After finishing the fry in his mouth, Shen Hanxiu finally spoke, “Young Master He, what were you discussing just now?”
He Xu, still coming back from witnessing the harmonious moment moments earlier, finally gathered his thoughts, thinking to himself that it was explicitly stated in the news that Shen Hanxiu was to marry Su Yalan, Old Master Su’s younger daughter.
Thus, he bluntly stated, “We were discussing the potential marriage between myself and Ms. Su Nian.”
Hearing this, Shen Hanxiu frowned and turned to look at Su Nian, who tactfully avoided his gaze.
Song Yang has just been dealt with, and now here comes He Xu. Su Nian, are you obsessed with getting married?
Su Yuecheng, aware of the past between Shen Hanxiu and Su Nian, sat quietly on the side, observing the subtle atmosphere between them.