Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 796 - 836: Old Master Su Arrives

Chapter 796: Chapter 836: Old Master Su Arrives

On Monday, Xu Yingying arrived at the company just like any other day to handle the matters at hand, when her secretary came in to report that an elderly person, who had come from the Capital City, wanted to see her. However, the visitor’s identity was not disclosed.

Xu Yingying didn’t think much of it, assuming it might be a client, so she instructed the secretary to let the visitor in. Shortly after, a man in his seventies entered, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, followed by two muscular men. With a gesture from the old man, the two bodyguards positioned themselves by the door and closed it once he was inside.

Although Xu Yingying couldn’t see the old man’s face, the air of importance around him was unmistakable. She promptly stood to greet him, saying, "Good day, sir. I am Xu Yingying."

The elder took off his hat, revealing an imposing face that radiated authority without anger. He simply looked at Xu Yingying without speaking.

Xu Yingying, upon seeing the old man, was struck by a sense of familiarity, as if she had seen him somewhere before, but she couldn’t quite place him.

"I am Su Fuguo," the elder introduced himself slowly.

"Su Fuguo... Ah... Vice Premier Su!" Xu Yingying finally recognized the man. He was none other than the country’s Vice Premier, the patriarch of the Su family. She was suddenly flustered, struggling with her words to the point of not being able to offer him a seat.

"What’s the matter? Aren’t you going to offer me a seat?" Su Fuguo’s expression remained genial.

"Please, have a seat! Vice Premier Su, take a seat!" Xu Yingying managed to compose herself and hurriedly invited Su Fuguo to sit down, then stood across from him, unsure of where to rest her hands.

Waving his hand dismissively, Su Fuguo said, "Please sit. I am here to see you not as the Vice Premier on inspection, nor as the helmsman of the Su family to check on the company, but simply as Su Mengxin’s grandfather."

Xu Yingying listened, baffled and tense, not fully grasping the meaning of Su Fuguo’s words. Nonetheless, she obediently took a seat opposite him, barely perching on the edge of her chair.

Su Fuguo looked at Xu Yingying and said slowly, "I have learned a bit about you. I understand that you are a very capable young woman, and the company has been thriving under your management."

"You flatter me, Elder Su," Xu Yingying finally began to relax a little. Since he had come as Su Mengxin’s grandfather, it seemed more personable to address him as Elder Su. However, she still had no idea why Su Fuguo would visit her in such a capacity.

Su Fuguo nodded slightly in approval of Xu Yingying’s response before continuing, "You are a good kid. Normally, I shouldn’t intervene in young people’s matters, as you should make your own decisions. But considering the significant influence of the Su family in Huaxia, and Mengxin’s crucial role in our family, I am compelled to get involved."

"Elder Su... I don’t quite understand what you mean," Xu Yingying said with a puzzled look.

Sighing, Su Fuguo explained, "I’ll just be frank then. Our Mengxin, she has taken a liking to Yifei and insists on being with him."

"Ah?" Xu Yingying gasped in shock, then vehemently shook her head, exclaiming, "That’s impossible, absolutely impossible."

"Do you think I would lie to you?" Su Fuguo asked calmly.

Xu Yingying froze. As a national Vice Premier, Su Fuguo had no reason to lie to her, but... how could Su Mengxin possibly like Li Yifei?

"I can understand your disbelief. Mengxin has always had a good relationship with you. But if you think about it, with her current capabilities, she could have established a company anywhere. So why choose Mile City? With her numerous companies, why does she always stay in Mile City?"

"You... you’re saying... all this is because of... Yifei?" Xu Yingying’s voice was hoarse, the idea not new to her but always feeling surreal. Given Su Mengxin’s lofty status, it seemed inconceivable for her to be paired with someone like Li Yifei. Yet when this assertion came from Su Fuguo’s lips, the connections became clear, and she knew Mengxin’s motives were indeed for Yifei.

"Mengxin is also a very sentimental person. Seeing how close you and Yifei were, she never revealed her feelings, even willing to be content as a mistress or second wife, not wanting to disturb your relationship. However... while she might think this way, it wouldn’t be suitable for our Su family, or for our country, to become the butt of jokes. Think about it, Mengxin is influential worldwide. If she becomes Yifei’s mistress and word gets out, imagine the consequences."

"This... this..." Xu Yingying sat there, overwhelmed, tears streaming down her face onto her legs, seemingly numb to their touch, too stunned to stop them.

"That’s why I’ve come to you today, to discuss and suggest that you divorce Yifei, and then let Mengxin marry him. Whether you continue your relationship with Yifei is for you two to decide; we won’t interfere anymore."

"Divorce..." Xu Yingying felt as if struck by lightning, her mind going blank.

"Of course, I’m not forcing you. I believe that this resolution would be for the best. If you agree, you can still live with Yifei afterward. Mengxin certainly has the capacity for such an arrangement. If you’re unwilling, I won’t force you. But I will make absolutely sure that Mengxin has no further contact with Yifei. Our Su family cannot afford such a loss of face, and our nation wouldn’t allow such a scandal to happen."

Right then, Xu Yingying just sat there, her tears continuously falling as her face wet with them, but she felt almost nothing, unable to stem the flow.

Su Fuguo sighed and said, "I know this is very unfair to you, but you also need to consider my position as a grandfather, and additionally, I have to consider our nation’s reputation."

It was then that Xu Yingying shook her head slightly, tears flying in all directions. She lifted her head to wipe her eyes, revealing a forced smile, and said, "Elder Su, I know what I should do now."

Seeing Xu Yingying’s utterly heartbroken look, Su Fuguo knew what decision she had made. He stood up and said to her, "Then, I thank you here."

"I dare not accept thanks, I dare not!" Xu Yingying quickly stood up and wiped her eyes again, managing a bitter smile, and said, "I really had no idea Mengxin and Yifei had such a history. If I had known earlier, I would have stepped back sooner. I’ve always admired Mengxin, and now my admiration for her has grown even more. I like Yifei, and I just wanted him to be with me, but Mengxin, considering our sisterly bond, never mentioned anything. If she can do it, why can’t I? I’ve already been so satisfied being Yifei’s wife for so long."

"You really are a good child. Rest assured, our Su Family will not treat you unfairly. This company will be transferred directly into your name."

"No, no!" Xu Yingying hurriedly said, "Elder Su, Xu Yingying isn’t stepping back for any benefits. I respect Mengxin, so I also think that Mengxin and Yifei are more suitable together. Mengxin can make Yifei shine even brighter, so I can’t accept the company."

"Well then, I won’t insist," he said. "But you can still continue to live with them, just without the official title. However, our Su Family will consider you as one of our own."

"Thank you, Elder Su, let’s talk about this matter later," she replied.

"Alright, then I’ll be going," Su Fuguo nodded, donning his wide-brimmed hat.

Xu Yingying walked Elder Su out, and when they reached the company’s front entrance, he stopped and said to her, "This is far enough."

Xu Yingying nodded and said, "Then I won’t see you out any further, Elder Su."

Su Fuguo nodded, got into the car, and departed. Xu Yingying stood there, motionless for a long time.

"President Xu!" A very familiar voice rang out beside her. Xu Yingying’s body shuddered, her eyes quickly refocusing, and she slowly turned around to see Li Yifei approaching her.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Yingying tried to compose herself, but her nose tingled, and tears involuntarily began to flow.

Li Yifei dashed over in a few quick strides, stabilizing Xu Yingying, and asked urgently, "What happened to you?"

"Nothing... nothing," Xu Yingying quickly pushed Li Yifei away, wiped her eyes, and tried to smile, but the smile was indescribably mournful.

Li Yifei’s expression darkened as he asked, "What’s the matter?"

"Nothing... really, it’s nothing," said Xu Yingying, shaking her head in a fluster.

Li Yifei looked intently at Xu Yingying, who dared not meet his gaze, saying in panic, "I’m going inside first," as she tried to escape into the company.

But Li Yifei caught hold of Xu Yingying. She tried to struggle, but it was like a chick caught by a hawk, utterly futile, until she was seated in Li Yifei’s car.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?" Li Yifei asked sternly.

Xu Yingying bit her lip, turned to look at Li Yifei with misty eyes, and said, "Husband, let’s... let’s get a divorce." The words "get a divorce" felt like a knife slicing through her heart as they left her lips.

"Why?" Li Yifei didn’t get angry but instead held Xu Yingying’s hand very gently and said, "Give me a reason."

"I... You like so many women; I can’t take it anymore."

"Is that so?" Li Yifei’s gaze pierced through Xu Yingying’s, making it impossible for her to hide her true thoughts. Her lips trembled, and finally, she sighed and said, "Marry Mengxin."

Li Yifei stiffened, his apprehensions finally becoming reality.