Strong-Arming Their Way In

"Cough, cough..."

Ning Wangshu gave a couple of light coughs to cover his embarrassment, then quickly changed the subject. "By the way, Yanqing, after what happened last time, how come your family was still willing to let you come to Peng City to start a company?"

"My family wasn't too keen on it at first, but they were also worried I'd run off by myself to clear my head again, like last time, and get into trouble."

"Besides, my family's company happened to be looking to expand into Peng City, so my parents are staying here for the time being too. They won't return to Dongjiang Province until the business here is up and running."

After a pause, Su Yanqing continued, "The reason I went off on my own to travel and clear my head last time was that my parents wanted me to work for the family company and take over from them someday."

"But I didn't want to be tied down so early. I wanted to try making my own way, so I clashed with my parents. That was probably why they agreed when I said I wanted to come to Peng City."

Hearing Su Yanqing's explanation, Ning Wangshu suddenly understood. "I see."

Just then, Su Yanqing said, "By the way, Ning..."

The words "Big Brother Ning" nearly slipped out before she remembered that Ning Wangshu was several years younger than her. She hurriedly changed course. "Um, Wangshu, what brings you to Peng City? You're still in college, right?"

She was a little curious.

Ning Wangshu nodded slightly and smiled. "That's right. We're both only freshmen. We just started our vacation, so Qingzhu and I thought we'd spend a few days here before heading home."

"I see..."

Su Yanqing acknowledged this, then thought for a moment before saying,