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Chapter 74 The teahouse is run by my younger sister.

A simple sentence caused Su Ruoyun to lose her composure.

The phrase "good things are coming soon" is also quite apt.

If we're talking about promotions/wealth, the Su family is already incredibly wealthy, so the only thing that matters is the weddings of their children.

Given her agitation, it was already strange, making it hard not to have the wrong idea.

Su Jiayi lowered his eyes to stare at the soft, mushy mung beans in the bowl, a mischievous smile on his face. At this awkward moment, he added fuel to the fire: "Sis, why are you so excited? Could it be," he paused for a moment, then changed the subject, "that you're the one about to have a good thing happen to you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he attracted a glare from Lin Zi, and Su Jiayi immediately fell silent.

Ming Manrong had a faint smile on her lips, which didn't reach her eyes.

"Nonsense...cough...nonsense...cough...what..." Su Ruoyun hurriedly denied, trying to regain her composure, "No, that's not true."

Several elders stared at her intently, as if trying to see through her. Su Ruoyun felt uneasy under their gazes, and her voice was flustered as she stammered, "I accidentally swallowed a mung bean."

That's the truth.

The mung bean soup was served in a white porcelain bowl. When Su Ruoyun drank it, she tilted her head back too far, and accidentally, all the beans at the bottom of the bowl rolled down and slid into her throat. She had difficulty swallowing and choked on it.

The reason was so absurd that no one believed her, leaving Su Ruoyun speechless with despair. She felt like she couldn't clear her name no matter what she did.

When they were going down the mountain, Grandma Su specially asked Su Ruoyun to ride with her.

Inside the Hongqi car with the special license plate, Su Ruoyun sat obediently beside the old lady Su.

The air was very quiet in the enclosed space, a quietness that made Su Ruoyun's heart pound. She cleared her throat and broke the silence in the carriage first, "Grandma."

Before she could finish speaking, Grandma Su turned her head and interrupted her before she could explain, "You really have a boyfriend?"

Without thinking, Su Ruoyun blurted out, "No..."

Then, she quickly added, her eyes filled with sincerity, and emphasized again and again: "It really is just because of that mung bean, Grandma. I swear to God, if I were to fall in love, I would definitely tell my family immediately. I would never hide it from you."

Seeing her flustered state, Old Mrs. Su glanced at her up and down several times. Only when she saw that Su Ruoyun did not appear to be lying did she nod, indicating that she believed her.

Grandma Su didn't disapprove of Su Ruoyun's private interactions with others; it was just that in her view, finding a partner wasn't like picking cabbage at the market, where you could easily discard someone who didn't suit your taste or wasn't of good quality. She feared that if you met the wrong person, it would be like an unshakeable leech, and once you got involved, trouble would follow you like a shadow, difficult to get rid of.

Moreover, if Su Ruoyun truly falls in love with him, and one day her love life falters, the pain she suffers will be like a severe injury to her bones, requiring a hundred days to heal. No matter how you look at it, it's a bad deal.

Marriages of scions of prominent families are not arranged; rather, they are expected to fulfill their duties and responsibilities. After enjoying their wealth and honor, they are expected to contribute to the family. Some rise to high positions, while others use marriage as a bond to make their own contributions to the family's development.

……

Mr. Su's birthday banquet was scheduled for the evening and was held at a hotel.

With the birthday banquet arrangements nearly complete, Su Ruoyun relaxed, no longer as tense as she had been a few days ago. She sat on the sofa in the lounge, picked up the juice in front of her, and, mindful of her image, took a small sip through the straw.

She thought she could take the opportunity to rest before the birthday banquet, but unexpectedly Su Mingyan called her away again.

Su Ruoyun turned her head in confusion, "Brother?" "Come with me tonight to entertain the guests." Su Mingyan's tone was unquestionable. He was wearing a well-tailored black suit tonight, and his demeanor was elegant, exuding a noble aura, like a young nobleman.

Since her elder brother had spoken, no matter how unwilling she was, Su Ruoyun could only gather the hem of her cheongsam and get up, following Su Mingyan out of the lounge.

Most of those who could attend the Su family's birthday banquet were prominent families in Beijing, as well as old acquaintances of Old Master Su or former subordinates from the battlefield.

Many important figures had already sent their birthday gifts to the Su family before the banquet to prevent those with ulterior motives from taking advantage of the situation, and they are unlikely to attend in public tonight.

Su Ruoyun walked gracefully beside Su Mingyan in her high heels. She wore a light pink cheongsam, which had been modified to fit her body perfectly, highlighting her slender waist. Tonight, she had put on some light makeup, which made her look even more beautiful with her red lips and white teeth.

A small band was invited to perform tonight, and melodious symphonic music filled the banquet hall. The dazzling crystal chandeliers shone softly, and the light gauze curtains swayed gently in the breeze. The hall was filled with the fragrance of clothes and the graceful figures of women.

As soon as he stepped into the banquet hall, people crowded around him and started chatting. Su Mingyan took the opportunity to put his arm around Su Ruoyun's shoulder and raised his other hand to shake hands with the guests.

It's ostensibly a birthday banquet, but frankly, most people come to socialize, expand their networks, and try to make connections. Only a small number of people are there simply to offer their birthday wishes.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the people, Su Mingyan...

"And who is this...?" People naturally turned their gaze to Su Ruoyun beside Su Mingyan, their eyes full of curiosity. They hadn't heard that Su Mingyan was engaged, yet they were so intimate at Old Master Su's birthday banquet...

"Su Ruoyun, my sister." Su Mingyan wanted to take advantage of the night to clarify everything.

Upon hearing the answer, the man paused in surprise.

Before tonight's birthday banquet, the most discussed topic in Beijing was the eldest daughter of the Su family, who returned to China at the beginning of the year.

She studied at a music academy abroad for two years, and then accompanied the Central Orchestra to attend various Sino-foreign art and cultural exchange activities, promoting foreign people's understanding of traditional Chinese music culture.

With the protection of Old Master Su and his wife, it's naturally not something ordinary people can see.

So everyone was looking forward to seeing the Crown Princess tonight.

did not expect……

Sure enough, seeing is believing, that's what people around thought.

Because Su Ruoyun doesn't appear in public, there was even a period of time when rumors circulated that she wasn't good-looking and that's why she didn't dare to show her face.

Later, Su Jiayi saw it and confronted him, and the ridiculous rumors gradually subsided.

Su Mingyan took a glass of champagne from the tray held by a waiter and handed it to Su Ruoyun, then said, "By the way, 'Yichuan Tobacco' teahouse is my sister's business. If you have time, please come and support her."

Upon hearing this, the surroundings fell silent, and everyone was instantly shocked.

???

Wasn't it agreed that she was a kept woman, Xiaoxing'er?

(End of this chapter)