Chapter 1440: The Enigmatic Su Mingzheng
Su Mingzheng is the old master of the Su family and rarely goes out. Now, Mei Hanqing says she has seen him. How can Su Mingxuan not be surprised?
Ye Xunhuan is also surprised that Mei Hanqing has seen Su Mingzheng.
"Sis, you've seen grandpa?" Su Mingxuan couldn't help but swallow: "Are you sure you didn't mistake someone else for him?"
"No!"
"You were in Jiangzhong City a few days ago. Could it be that grandpa..." Su Mingxuan's face slowly shows an expression of surprise that cannot be hidden.
This is Su Mingzheng we're talking about, the patriarch of the Su family, a figure whose mere presence can send tremors across the southern half of the nation.
He actually came personally to Jiangzhong City to see his granddaughter. If word got out, then Mei Hanqing's status in the Su family...
Su Mingxuan doesn't dare to think further.
In his memory, Su Mingzheng has never treated any offspring of the Su family so well. Mei Hanqing is completely the first!
Mei Hanqing smiled bitterly and nodded.
Seeing Mei Hanqing nod, Su Mingxuan immediately gave her a thumbs up: "Sis, I can only say grandpa really dotes on you. If he treated me like this, let's see who would dare to show off against me..."
Mei Hanqing didn't say anything, but the bitterness in her heart grew stronger.
Is he really good to me?
At this moment, Jian Yunong walked over to Mei Hanqing.
But before Jian Yunong approached Mei Hanqing, and before others could offer birthday wishes to Su Mingzheng, he spoke up: "Where's my beloved granddaughter whom I haven't seen for more than twenty years? Quickly, bring her over!"
Upon hearing these words from Su Mingzheng, everyone in the Su family changed their expressions.
It should be known that today is Su Mingzheng's grand birthday. All the guests were about to offer their birthday wishes, but who would have thought he'd want Mei Hanqing to come over!
What does this mean?
Is she stealing the spotlight, or is Su Mingzheng personally elevating Mei Hanqing?
If Su Mingzheng is personally elevating Mei Hanqing, this indeed would frighten everyone.
"Sis, grandpa is calling you!"
Without Su Mingxuan saying it, Mei Hanqing also heard Su Mingzheng's voice, loud and resonant like a bell. She was a bit at a loss.
At this moment, Jian Yunong arrived at Mei Hanqing's side: "Han Qing, let's go meet your grandpa?"
Mei Hanqing didn't move, but slowly looked toward Ye Xunhuan.
Ye Xunhuan saw this and gently said: "Go ahead, if you feel uncomfortable, come back. I'll take you home."
"Will you always be by my side?" Mei Hanqing suddenly asked.
Upon hearing this perplexing question, Ye Xunhuan nodded: "I'll always be here."
In the next moment, Mei Hanqing hesitated no longer and followed Jian Yunong directly toward Su Mingzheng.
Under the envious gazes of all the guests present, Jian Yunong slowly led Mei Hanqing to Su Mingzheng.
Upon seeing Mei Hanqing, Su Mingzheng's face immediately showed a broad smile: "Good child, it's good to be back, it's good to be back!"
At this moment, Su Mingzheng appeared very excited!
When he knew Mei Hanqing most likely wouldn't come to Suzhou to offer birthday wishes, he immediately went to Jiangzhong City, showing how much this elder cares about his granddaughter.
At one point, Su Mingzheng even thought about celebrating his birthday in Jiangzhong City.
Looking at Su Mingzheng's familiar face, Mei Hanqing's mouth carried a hint of bitterness: "I really didn't expect it was you!"
On the side, people froze slightly hearing Mei Hanqing's baffling words. What does this mean?
Could they have met before?
"Grandpa thought you wouldn't come, felt reluctant, feared regrets, so went to Jiangzhong City to see you. But grandpa worried you wouldn't want to see me, so he didn't dare tell you. You aren't mad at grandpa, right?" Although Su Mingzheng's face was all smiles, his voice was gentle.
But everyone could hear that there was inexplicable tension in this gentle voice.
Upon hearing Su Mingzheng's words, everyone froze, looking stunned at Mei Hanqing.
She actually made Su Mingzheng go to Jiangzhong City himself just to see her.
Is she really this important in Su Mingzheng's eyes?
Looking at Su Mingzheng's wrinkled face, even though Mei Hanqing harbored resentment in her heart, she couldn't bring it up. He is old, very old, almost at the end of his life.
Mei Hanqing gently shook her head.
Seeing Mei Hanqing shake her head, Su Mingzheng's smile grew even broader, and he loudly announced: "This is my granddaughter Mei Hanqing, who has lived outside for over twenty years. Now she has returned. If she inadvertently offends any of you in the future, please forgive her!"
"How could that be, Elder Su!"
"Congratulations, Elder Su..."
In an instant, all the guests began to congratulate Su Mingzheng on his double happiness.
Yet Su Mingzheng's smile grew only broader, though joy was short-lived, his smile slowly faded, and he spoke once more.
But this time, his voice was filled with inexplicable chill.
"If anyone tries to bully my granddaughter, who has been wandering outside for over twenty years, they'd better not blame me, Su Mingzheng, for using my power to oppress!"
Upon hearing Su Mingzheng's words, everyone's hearts trembled inexplicably.
This statement was a clear warning to everyone: if you dare to bully my granddaughter, I will act against you.
Although it's just a precaution, no one dares to take these words lightly. In fact, most secretly decided to tell their spoiling children not to provoke Mei Hanqing.
Otherwise, not even the King of Heaven could protect them.
At this moment, Mei Hanqing, because of Su Mingzheng's words, became a shining jewel, yet this jewel makes anyone afraid to act rashly.
Because making a move would mean seeking one's own death.
She has lived outside for over twenty years, and now she returns to become Suzhou's first princess, sought after and flattered by everyone!
Su Mingzheng channels his family's debts at this moment into doing his utmost to compensate Mei Hanqing.
Although Su Mingzheng is compensating Su Guyan, Ye Xunhuan frowned tightly at this moment because he sensed that some people looking at Su Guyan not only with envy but also jealousy.
Though Su Mingzheng is compensating Mei Hanqing, he's also making her a target of jealousy, even seen as a thorn in the side by some.
Luckily, Mei Hanqing is a woman; if she were a man, Ye Xunhuan can imagine that a storm would surely brew in the Su family, and this storm ten to one would be bloody!
At that moment, Ye Xunhuan couldn't help but laugh bitterly. Although Su Mingzheng elevated Mei Hanqing to a high position directly, she might face some trouble.
Isn't Su Mingzheng aware of this?
What is the old man plotting?
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