NOVEL NEXT Chapter 23
Chapter 23: Inverting The Truth
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Su Yan looked like she was about to cry as she said, “Daddy! Can you please listen to my explanation first? Don’t you want to know why I caused a scene at the exhibition?”
Su Zheng looked at her pitiful expression, and his heart ached. He still doted on this adopted daughter of his. “Then tell me, what is it?”
Su Yan wiped the tears off her face and said softly, “Didn’t Su Qing go to the Huo residence with Eldest Brother this morning? Hence, I was puzzled when I met her at the exhibition. Eldest Brother wasn’t by her side either, so why was she able to appear at that event?”
Su Zheng lowered his head. He was indeed the one who gave Su Yan her invitation. In that case, how did Su Qing get in?
“I saw Su Qing behaving intimately with a middle-aged man there, and she even smiled at him. The people at the exhibition are all important figures. If anyone witnessed that scene, wouldn’t our Su family be humiliated?” Su Yan looked at Su Zheng pitifully, as though she was really worried about the Su family’s reputation.
“When that person left, I went up to speak to Su Qing and told her that she shouldn’t do anything that would embarrass the Su family.”
As she spoke, tears streamed down her face. “But Daddy, Sister completely misunderstood me. She coldly told me to stay out of her business. But I really did see it, so how could I pretend otherwise?”
“Also, I wasn’t the one who destroyed Mr. Qingzhai’s calligraphy. At that time, my sister must have realized that I had seen her with that man, so she was a little angry. I believe that she didn’t mean to push me down. I just didn’t manage to keep my balance. I’m sorry, Dad. I didn’t do it on purpose.”
“Fortunately, Third Brother happened to be present, so he covered up for her and compensated the exhibitors. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have been able to settle the matter.”
Su Yan rambled on, trying her best to push everything to Su Qing.
Su Zheng slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily, “This evil creature! Will she only be happy after she completely disgraces the Su family?”
He looked at Su Yan. “Is everything you said true? Are you sure you’re not lying to me?”
Su Yan went forward and grabbed Su Zheng’s arm, crying. “Daddy, why would I lie to you? I’m telling the truth. If you don’t believe me, I still have a photo of her with that man!” She immediately pulled out the photo from her phone and showed it to Su Zheng.
In the photo, Su Qing was indeed smiling at the middle-aged man beside her. They did look very close.
It had been a few days since Su Qing returned home, but Su Zheng had never seen such a smile on her face.
“Does my sister have some unspeakable difficulties? Why did she choose to be with this old man?” Su Yan was still misleading Su Zheng and adding fuel to the fire.
The focus of the matter had already been completely shifted by Su Yan. Her glib tongue, coupled with Su Zheng’s preconceived prejudice and dislike for Su Qing, made him completely believe her words.
Su Zheng was so angry that his hands were trembling. He bellowed, “Get Su Qing here right this instance!”
Su Yan looked at him and said softly, “Daddy, don’t be angry. I’ll call her in now. Have a good chat with her.”
Su Qing had just stepped into the house when she met Su Yan coming down the stairs. She said, “Su Qing, Daddy wants you to look for him in the study.”
Kong Yue took the things from Su Qing’s hand and turned to look at Su Yan, asking curiously, “Why is he calling Qingqing? What’s wrong with your eyes? Did you cry?”
Su Yan smiled at Kong Yue. “I’m fine.” She looked at Su Qing and said, “Hurry up. Don’t make Daddy wait for you.”
Su Qing looked at Su Yan and had a bad feeling. What was this woman trying to do again?
After Su Qing went upstairs, Su Lu walked to Su Yan’s side and asked, “What did you tell Dad? Why is he looking for Su Qing?” His voice was stern.
Su Yan looked at him. “I just told him the truth.” Under Su Lu’s gaze, she felt like she had been seen through, so she felt a little flustered.
Kong Yue looked at the two of them and was a little confused. “What’s wrong? Why are you talking in riddles?”
Su Lu looked at Kong Yue and thought for a moment, before telling her what had happened. This time, when Su Yan wanted to interrupt Su Lu and push the blame onto Su Qing, Su Lu glared at her and stopped her from doing so. After all, he had witnessed the entire process.
Su Qing pushed the study door open and walked in. She looked at Su Zheng, who was standing by the window, and asked, “Are you looking for me?”