Lin Xiao chuckled.
Su Qingkun instantly shot him a furious glare. "You filthy beggar, what are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing at you for being such a daydreamer."
Su Qingkun snorted. "Daydreaming? I think you're just jealous of me."
Lin Xiao chuckled again, looking at Su Qingkun as if he were an idiot. "Alright, you're right. I'm jealous of you."
Su Qingkun immediately broke into a smug grin.
"Since the young lady of the Shao Family is coming to visit, can we leave now?" Su Qingning suddenly asked in a cold voice.
Su Qingkun snorted with disdain. "Of course. Trash like you aren't fit to stay in the Su Family residence. Get lost!"
A terrifying glint flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes, and he was about to speak when a commanding voice suddenly rang out.
"Hold on. I have something to say."
As he spoke, a man in his fifties approached them. He was short and unimpressive, yet his brow constantly betrayed a hint of viciousness. His gaze landed on Lin Xiao.
Su Qingning said solemnly, "Lin Xiao, call him Uncle."
So this was Su Qingning's eldest uncle, Su Daonong.
Lin Xiao smiled and said, "Hello, Uncle."
Su Daonong's expression remained gloomy, and he showed no reaction. It was as if Lin Xiao were invisible to him—just another filthy beggar, someone Su Daonong wouldn't deign to acknowledge.
"I was planning to invite you for dinner, but the Su Family has honored guests arriving tonight, so we won't keep you," Su Daonong said coldly.
Su Qingning breathed a quiet sigh of relief, as she had no desire to eat here either. Just as she was about to take her leave, Su Daonong spoke again in a frigid tone, "However, Qingning, there is something I need to tell you."
"Uncle, what is it?" Su Qingning asked gravely. Her intuition screamed that something bad was about to happen.
"It's like this," Su Daonong began, his voice chilling. "Once a daughter of the Su Family marries, she is no longer eligible to contend for the position of heir. Not only that, but effective immediately, you will be expelled from the Su Family."
The words struck Su Qingning like a physical blow. Her stunningly beautiful face turned deathly pale, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably from the overwhelming anger. Yes, she was furious—so furious she felt like her lungs might explode.
I could stomach them using marriage as a lame excuse to revoke my right to contend for the position of heir. But what did being expelled mean? Su Daonong's own daughter, Su Qingfeng, was also married, and I've never heard anything about *her* being expelled from the Su Family. This is clearly aimed directly at me.
Their intention was to drive me out completely, to ensure I lost any chance of vying for control of the Su Corporation. How cruel. How truly ruthless.
Lin Xiao was also furious. He hadn't expected that piece of trash, Su Daonong, to not only snatch away her parents' company but now viciously expel Su Qingning from the Su Family as well. However, he didn't intervene, because he was waiting for the main event later that night.
Su Qingkun suddenly said proudly, "Father, Miss Shao will be here soon. Let's go out to welcome her. We can't have her thinking our family lacks manners!"
Su Daonong nodded. "Notify everyone. Have all members of the Su Family gather at the villa entrance to welcome Miss Shao!"
After speaking, Su Daonong shot Su Qingning a cold glance before hurrying toward the villa's entrance.
At some point, Su Qingning's beautiful, peach-blossom eyes had turned red. Lin Xiao knew she was heartbroken. No, not heartbroken. Despairing.
He said softly, "Don't be upset. Maybe later, Su Daonong will be on his knees begging you."
Su Qingning knew Lin Xiao was just boasting again. But to be honest, his words brought a sliver of comfort to her despairing heart. However, that brief solace was immediately followed by even greater despair. If only I had married someone better. Perhaps Su Daonong wouldn't have dared to rashly strip me of my succession rights, let alone expel me from the Su Family.
Frankly, being expelled from the Su Family didn't upset me; it infuriated me. What truly hurt was being disqualified from competing for the position of heir. No, it wasn't just hurt. It was indignation. The Su Corporation was founded by my parents. They toiled for so many years to build it up. I clearly had a chance to take it back, but now they've taken even that away from me.
A heavy sigh escaped her at the thought.
Su Qingkun was about to go inform everyone when he overheard the stinking beggar's audacious claim—that his father would kneel and beg Su Qingning. A sneer instantly spread across his face.
"You fucking beggar, are you high? My dad, kneel and beg Su Qingning? Who the hell do you think you are?"
"Oh, you don't believe me? Want to make a bet?" Lin Xiao asked with a cold laugh.
Su Qingkun roared, "Fuck yeah! Bet what?"
Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, Su Qingning cut in sternly, "Lin Xiao, shut up! Let's go!"
This blockhead is addicted to bragging. It's one thing to say Su Daonong would kneel and beg me, but to actually bet on it? Is he trying to get himself killed?
"Qingning, don't worry. I'm going to get some payback for you," Lin Xiao said.
"Hmph, I don't need it!" Su Qingning retorted irritably.
Get payback for me? If you actually make that bet, you probably won't even know what hit you.
Lin Xiao was speechless. She still doesn't believe me.
"Yo, getting cold feet?" Su Qingkun sneered.
Su Qingning said coldly, "Lin Xiao, we're leaving!"
Lin Xiao shot a look at Su Qingkun. "Consider yourself lucky, you dog." With that, he turned and followed Su Qingning outside.
The entrance of the grand villa was already crowded with people, led by Su Qingning's uncle, Su Daonong, the current head of the Su Family. Everyone was dressed glamorously, which made Lin Xiao, by comparison, look utterly shabby.
The sight of Lin Xiao and Su Qingning sent the crowd at the entrance into an uproar.
"Is that the beggar Qingning married? He really does look like a beggar!"
"I know, right? But then again, trash like Su Qingning only deserves a beggar."
"I heard this beggar ruined her, and that's why she had to marry him."
"For real? If that's true, we should expel trash like her from our Su Family."
The mocking and insults were endless. Lin Xiao didn't seem to mind, but Su Qingning's face turned deathly pale, and she looked as if she might collapse. Her beautiful, peach-blossom eyes grew even redder.
Su Qingning was truly heartbroken. These were her own relatives, her own family. How could they be so vicious?
She took repeated deep breaths, fighting the urge to cry. She knew that if she shed a single tear, their mockery would only intensify.
Just as she was about to get into the car, Lin Xiao stopped her. He smiled and said, "Qingning, why don't we stay and greet the most esteemed young lady of Jinling City? There might be a surprise."
"Lin Xiao, let's just go. I'm begging you. Don't make me suffer any more humiliation, okay?" Su Qingning pleaded, her voice trembling.
She was on the verge of tears. Though she managed to hold them back, her beautiful, peach-blossom eyes were already bright red. Her pitiful appearance tugged at Lin Xiao's heartstrings.
Just as he was about to speak, Su Qingkun started to sneer again. "Afraid of being humiliated? In that case, don't leave. Stay and watch, you two pieces of trash, how I forge a connection with the Shao Family."
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling sports car came racing over like a bolt of lightning.
Su Qingkun's smile grew even more smug. "Well, well, sister, brother-in-law… sorry to say, but your greatest humiliation is about to begin!"
Su Qingkun quickly opened the car door. The first thing that met their eyes was a pair of sexy legs wrapped in black stockings. They were truly stunning—shapely, slender, long, and straight. Following the legs was a face of extreme, vixen-like beauty.
Who else could it be but Shao Mei'er?