"Ah?"
Su Yi was stunned. Li Chenfei's barrage of angry rebukes left him speechless.
"Su Yi, I'm warning you, if your Su Family wants to stay in Zhou City any longer, don't even think about those little schemes..."
"No, Boss Li."
Su Yi forced a smile and said, "Wasn't this engagement proposed by you?"
"You're going to agree to whatever we ask? Are you brainless, or do you lack your own judgment? Are all the Su Family idiots?" Li Chenfei didn't care about anything else and started cursing like a tantrum, saying, "Su Yi, let me tell you, I've really had enough of your intelligence. You think you can curry favor with the Li Family? Dream on!"
"Grass!"
Su Yi flew into a rage. "Li Chenfei, what exactly do you mean? Where's your older brother? I want him on the phone!"
The Li Family's size is actually quite similar to that of the Su Family, and if Su Qingqing hadn't offended Zhou Xue'er, her father Su Zhenbei would never have married her off to that good-for-nothing Li Junxuan.
"Our Li Family has no interest in talking to you. If you have anything to say, let Su Zhenbei come find me!"
After saying that, Li Chenfei hung up the phone.
Holding his phone, Su Yi was completely dumbfounded.
His face flushed red and then paled, completely unable to accept this sudden plot twist. But one thing he was certain of was that the phone call was indeed Li Chenfei's, and the voice on the other end was also Li Chenfei's!
But why is Li Chenfei so afraid of this kid? Hasn't Gu Chen completely offended the Zhou Family? As an ally of the Zhou Family family, shouldn't the Li Family stand together against him?!
Seeing his dejected appearance, Gu Chen was quite satisfied; this Li Chenfei was really on the right track.
The sarcasm on Gu Chen's lips was now even more pronounced. He coldly said, "Young Master Su, my time is limited. If you want to call someone up now, I'll give you that chance."
"No, no, don't shout!" Su Yi finally came to his senses, looking at Gu Chen with trepidation, and said, "You, what kind of bewitching spell did you cast on the Li Family? What exactly did you do?"
"What can I do? Didn't you just say that I'm just a discarded pawn who wanted to curry favor with your Su Family? I'm just a poor kid with no power or influence now." Gu Chen's face was icy cold.
"Gu Chen, this..." Hearing Gu Chen repeat his words in a cold tone, Su Yi trembled. However, he was also very flexible and immediately said, "Gu Chen... Young Master Gu, I apologize to you. I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness."
"Nonsense!" Gu Chen's eyes were filled with coldness as he said, "Get out of here now and apologize to your sister!"
Su Yi's face was flushed, he was breathing heavily, and he was struggling terribly.
"I'll give you one minute to consider," Gu Chen said calmly. "If you don't apologize, then let's just call it a day."
It just ended like that?
This statement undoubtedly told Su Yi that there was no need to discuss this matter any further!
In the past, Su Yi might not have cared, because the only one who would offend the Li Family and Zhou Family families would be Su Qingqing, and he could have an excuse in front of his father and the board of directors.
But now things are different. When he himself is the one who has to offend the Zhou Family, he is afraid! He knows he can't bear his father's wrath, nor can he withstand the board's impeachment!
Furthermore, the threat Li Chenfei made on the phone just now was still fresh in Su Yi's mind. He clearly understood that Gu Chen's background seemed to be even more powerful than the Li Family! Even an old hand like Li Chenfei called him Young Master Gu!
Extremely respectful!
Could it be that the Li Family received some kind of message? That they'd disregard the Zhou Family for Gu Chen's sake?
Or perhaps he wasn't actually kicked out of the Gu Family at all? Was it all a smokescreen?!
The thought made Su Yi increasingly believe it was possible. His heart raced. The arranged marriage was a minor matter; if it were true, he might even get himself into trouble.
"I... I'll go!"
Su Yi, like a brave warrior cutting his wrist, made a decisive move and stood up abruptly!
As he said this, his teeth seemed to be clenched so hard they were about to bleed.
"Your expression is off." Gu Chen wasn't going to let him off the hook, coldly saying, "If you keep looking like you've lost your parents, people will think you're going to a funeral, and you won't need to go to apologize."
Su Yi could only manage a forced smile, which looked worse than crying.
"Smile more sincerely, more genuinely!" Gu Chen scolded.
Su Yi suppressed the urge to explode, and the corners of his mouth widened slightly again.
"Barely." Gu Chen kicked him in the butt and said, "Your sister is outside. You know how to talk to her, right?"
Su Yi was no longer the arrogant man who had been pointing at Gu Chen and yelling at him. He looked more dejected, frustrated, and humiliated than a defeated rooster! He walked absentmindedly toward the door, opened it, and saw Su Qingqing sitting there.
"President."
His assistant came over and, seeing Su Yi's distraught appearance, asked in surprise, "Are you alright?"
Su Yi ignored his assistant and instead looked at his younger sister, Su Qingqing. His expression was unpredictable and his face was shifting.
Su Qingqing felt something was off as Su Yi stared at her, but she didn't say anything.
Finally, Su Yi gritted his teeth and knelt down suddenly before Su Qingqing!
"Ah!"
The female assistant couldn't help but scream and cover her mouth. Not only her, Su Qingqing was even more shocked. She froze for a moment, staring at Su Yi on the ground in disbelief.
Su Yi said in a low voice, "Little sister, it was my fault. I hope you can forgive me!"
What... is going on?
Su Yi actually knelt down and apologized to me?
Su Qingqing was stunned and speechless, her heart filled with turbulent emotions.
Seeing that Su Qingqing did not answer him, Su Yi endured the humiliation, lowered his head again, and said, "Sister, I know that I was wrong this time. I was blinded by greed and almost ruined you. I sincerely apologize to you now and hope to get your forgiveness."
Su Qingqing was shocked, then deeply moved. She knew her brother all too well; for him to kneel down and apologize, what profound understanding must he have gained to do such a thing?
Has he really had a change of heart?
Su Qingqing's heart trembled, and she gave a bitter laugh, saying, "Brother, we are siblings, there's no need for apologies. I just hope you won't target me at every turn, and let me know that I have a brother."
Don't worry, it won't happen again.
Gu Chen didn't disturb the two siblings, and after leaving the office, he stood in the corridor.
Based on his experience, he knew that Su Yi was only yielding to his methods and Li Chenfei's warnings; a genuine apology and compromise to Su Qingqing was utterly impossible. After all, how could a man who valued power and strength like that possibly have a change of heart?
However, Su Qingqing was unaware that she should simply remain immersed in this brief "sibling affection."
About half an hour later, Su Qingqing walked over from the direction of the office. Gu Chen noticed that there were still tear stains on her face, so she must have cried again just now.