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Po Wu's home was in the duplex villa area of Snow Sea's mysterious residence. With its large internal depth and low-density housing like Zhitu Jia, it was especially tranquil inside. In the distance, the metro line stretched along the riverside waters, with occasional birds flying by silently. Only the crisp sound of cars speeding by on the road occasionally crushing fallen leaves could be heard.
Before going upstairs, Su Can had already seen several parked cars downstairs: two Passats, an Audi, a Mercedes-Benz, and other brands like Cadillac and Volvo. This small high-rise duplex building was only six floors tall; Tang Wu's home occupied the fifth and sixth floors of this duplex.
Before this, Su Can's impression of Tang Wu’s family was limited to the housing complex near Xiahai City's Judicial Bureau, where they shared many fond memories. Although Xiahai had become a thing of the past, those days after school when they cooked and studied together seemed like they would never end.
Back then in Xiahai, who could have imagined that three years later Su Can would visit Tang Wu’s new home in Shanghai
Tang Wu pressed the doorbell. Soon Mu Xuan opened the door, nodded upon seeing Tang Wu and then Su Can, smiling with no unusual expression in her eyes as she said, "You're here."
Mu Xuan was wearing an apron along with a slim cotton sweater paired with knee-length skirt, having rolled up her sleeves—it seemed like she had been busy in the kitchen. Mu Xuan gently asked, "Do you have many classes this afternoon How did you and Su Can come here Originally I wanted to let Li Lan pick you both up in her car. Didn't you insist that it wasn’t necessary"
While saying this, Mu Xuan’s gaze focused on him, revealing a lot of information—Mu Xuan must have known something about his performance at Nan University.
Su Can didn't drive his Bentley to school; this action clearly made her appreciate him more. Despite having such a background and resources, he was still diligently studying and charging forward quietly and modestly not everyone could do that.
Mu Xuan personally opened the door for them. The frosty expression on her face usually gave way to a smile, this bright smile reminiscent of Tang Wu’s beauty making Su Can feel much better.
Before opening the door, Su Cun faintly heard voices and laughter coming from the living room adjacent to the entrance hall. However, upon Mu Hui speaking after he opened the door, such sounds immediately diminished, clearly indicating that people had quieted down due to his arrival. Su Cun thought that he likely became a controversial figure since driving up in an expensive car late at night and then publicly opposing Zhang Yue’s father afterward would certainly be exaggerated by gossips.
Perhaps in some people's eyes, he appeared arrogant and unrestrained.
Think about it; even Li Lan, the vice president of Mr. Tang's company, had heard about this news. How much more so within the circle of white-collar and gold-collar elites from both families' enterprises would there be a buzz with everyone staring at their commotion
The entrance hall exuded an aura of grandeur; marble tiles gleamed brightly, while in front of the plain wall resembling rock stood a small platform holding a delicate brown Buddha statue sitting cross-legged and serene. A redwood screen behind it immediately gave one a sense of freshness and tranquility.
In this environment, sounds from the living room did not affect Su Cun's observation of Tang Wu’s family apartment in Shanghai. He was indifferent to what those aunties or company backbone staff privately discussed about him and how they viewed him. Instead, he greedily and curiously observed Tang Wu’s new home, feeling a sense of adventure akin to exploring an unknown secret. Everything related to Tang Wu could ignite this stimulation from the depths of his heart, such as deeply inhaling her body scent for the first time.
Tang Wu naturally understood his intentions when she saw him examining everything upon entering. She naturally recalled their days in Xia Hai.
Tang Wu stepped forward to open the shoe cabinet and took out a pair of soft slippers, handing them to Su Cun before changing into another pair herself. Then, she returned both pairs of shoes back into the cabinet.
"Rest for a moment first; we'll have dinner soon. Mu Kaiqian, Zhang Yue, Li Ying, Song Yuneng’s son Song Pengcheng, and some relatives are upstairs. Tang Wu, help your mother."
Tang Wu's cousin Mu Kaiqian and Zhang Yue being present was unsurprising, but Li Ying also being there left Su Cun and Tang Wu momentarily stunned.
Li Ying was the daughter of the director of the city’s Development Planning Commission, Mr. Li Yan. Back when Li Ying studied at Chengdu No. 27 High School, due to inadequate communication and lack of care from home, she reacted extremely to a small setback by attempting to jump from a building, which Su Cun saved her from. This act made the Li family deeply grateful towards him. They had once dined together during the start-of-term festivities at university; subsequently, she enrolled in the same institution as Tang Wu. Due to their relationship with Elder Mu, the Li Family also maintained close ties with both the Tang and Mu families. The previous dinner hosted by Mr. Tang for relatives and friends naturally did not invite Mr. Li Yan, but this housewarming feast in a homey setting was more appropriate and considerate.
Tang Wu's home has a loft structure with high ceilings in the middle. A large crystal chandelier hangs from above, offering a view of the second-floor bedrooms. The living room floor extends to a small pavilion in the outdoor garden. As soon as Su Can and Tang Wu enter through the foyer, they see several middle-aged men sitting in the living room. The women are seated at the dining table. Tang Wu's second auntie’s husband smiles at them and says, "Tang Wu, you've just gotten off from class."
Su Can notices that Zhang Yue's father, Zhang Zhaoyang, is also present. He glances at him but continues chatting with others without saying much. On the other hand, Zhang Yue’s mother, Yang Yinghua, seems more excited when she sees Su Can. She talks enthusiastically to several women nearby, including Tang Wu's third aunt and Tang Kaiqian’s mother Qian Yu. It can be inferred that what his mother is saying isn't very kind since everyone keeps casting glances at Su Can.
Tang Kaiqian leans against the second-floor corridor railing and waves them up. The two of them ascend along the curved staircase to the second floor, which allows them to avoid greeting people in the main hall.
At this point, someone sitting near the entrance approaches Su Can and whispers, "That's Tang Wu’s friend." Meanwhile, others discreetly observe him.
Evidently, there have been many recent rumors about this young man.
"Old Song family’s daughter-in-law also wants to see this child. After all, her son is already doing well. Song Pengcheng is just a senior in college but has a sports car for school transportation. These things aren't from his parents; he obtained investments during his university years and established the Furuyuan chain club. It's said that now he runs a trading company, which works hand-in-hand with their Sen Group. He’s quite influential. He is also part of Beijing University Elite Club. Both this son and daughter are capable individuals. When will my child grow up to have such abilities I hope he won't cause me trouble so I can live another few decades."
Moreover,
In this context, when someone mentions Song Pengcheng, it's not just out of admiration but because the old Song family was once connected with Beiyang warlords. After much hardship and movement, they finally settled down. Over the years, most male members have been involved in political circles, while female relatives often engage in business. Their enterprises are extensive both domestically and internationally, making them one of the few families to maintain wealth for over three decades.
Song Yungeng has a son and daughter. His daughter was sent abroad during high school to further her studies but is now preparing to return home to attend university in China. His son Song Pengcheng started his career in college, proving that he’s not the son of a mediocre father. He never wanted to follow the path set by his mother for him; thus, he chose to build his own empire. His business potential has been proven as someone from Jiao Tong University who joined Beijing University Elite Club and gained resources and energy for commerce, achieving great success.
The Song family and Mu family are interrelated in politics with close ties. Some even predict that the outstanding third-generation wealthy man, Song Pengcheng, could become Tang Wu's husband someday. People spreading such rumors likely have some basis since both families might consider it seriously.
With a figure of this caliber present at the family dinner today, people can't help but compare Tang Wu’s "friend" with him. Birds of a feather flock together; when people gather, comparisons are inevitable. This isn’t necessarily a negative trait but an inherent aspect of human society. As social animals, reference points and differences within groups drive progress in society.
So everyone would unconsciously look at Du Bing, who came with their own sons today. Although she was not beautiful, she had a distinct aura about her. Behind this aura, when Su Can and Tang Wu walked upstairs side by side just now, she couldn't help but observe them closely.
The auntie's husband turned to Zhang Zhaoyang and smiled, "Old Zhang, you have dealt with Su Can before, haven't you You are also an elder. Do you have any opinion about him" The auntie was firmly supportive of Song Pengcheng. Asking Zhang Zhaoyang, who had been in conflict with Su Can, to evaluate Su Can, what good opinions could he possibly come up with
Zhang Zhaoyang's face turned a bit solemn as he talked to someone on the side. He looked at Tang Wu's auntie and shook his head indifferently, "I don't have an opinion." Then he continued talking to others. This made the auntie's plump face break into a smile, causing her neck fat to jiggle.
"Brother Su, you've arrived. Just now I bet that Li Ying said you wouldn't come here, but I thought there was no way you wouldn't come. Look, I won."
Mukeqian stepped forward and chuckled at Su Can before making a face to Tang Wu. "Old sister, it's been so long since we last met; why are you getting more beautiful It makes people feel inferior." Then Mukeqian followed the two as they entered the terrace. There were two men and one woman sitting in the pavilion.
The female noticed that Su Can had already stood up—it was indeed Li Ying. This single-lidded girl wasn't as plain as Su Can remembered. She dressed to stand out, with a hoodie top and long-length casual pants. Controlling her excitement, she smiled at Su Can, "You came."
When Mukeqian greeted the two just now, she wanted to stick her head out, but in the end, she remained seated. She endured not going out to greet them; if she were as enthusiastic as Mu Keqian, it would be misplaced and seem abrupt. She had a great liking for Su Can. There was no way around it—when she stood on the rooftop of Er Qiongzhi High School's teaching building in those days with her flowing white clothes, ready to jump down, Su Can appeared too brilliantly to ignore, eventually convincing her to return to the platform and abandon thoughts of jumping down. Under these circumstances, gratitude towards Su Can was natural.
Sitting on a chair without standing up was a youth with good facial features, even bordering on handsome. However, if one were to get close to him, they would realize that judging someone based on appearance alone is shallow; he wasn't someone who could impress you at first glance but rather the kind of person who made you feel deeper about them the more time you spent with him.
Since Song Pengcheng was a proud man inside, when Mu Keqian stepped forward to greet Su Can and Li Ying and Zhang Yue stood up, he could remain seated without moving an inch. A smile hung on his face as he greeted Tang Wu and Su Can. Since he didn't stand up, Zhang Yue also sat back down after initially lifting himself.
The gaze exchange between Song Pengcheng and Su Can was fleeting, then separated again. Song Pengcheng wasn't clear why Mu Keqian and Li Ying would react so strongly to Su Can's arrival, but the reactions of these girls around him as well as Tang Wu's attitude towards Su Can indirectly provoked his pride.
Therefore, he only gave a faint smile to Su Can before turning back to chat with Zhang Yue.m up.Though his parents might not let these people do much once they arrived, if they saw such a situation, Zhang Yue could be grounded for three months at least.Su Cen sat calmly and composedly despi...