The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 333: So Many Varieties

When Li Weizheng returned after settling the bill, he found Su Daqiang making a phone call to his daughter.

"Mingyu, I'm coming to Shanghai. I don't have anything to do, but I missed you, so I came to visit."

"You're coming to pick me up? No need. I'm coming with a friend. You don't need to worry about food, drinks, or accommodation. I'll come find you tomorrow morning, and we can have lunch together."

"This won't interfere with your studies or live stream, right? If it won't, that's good. I'm hanging up now."

Seeing Li Weizheng return, Su Daqiang put away his phone, picked up his teacup and took a sip. At the same time, he glanced back at the Pingtan actress with reluctance before getting up and walking towards the door.

As Li Wei was about to flag down a car after leaving the house, Su Daqiang stopped him.

"What's the rush? I need to go home first, pack my luggage, and make sure all the doors and windows are locked."

Li Wei was thinking that he was only going for two days, so what kind of luggage did he need to pack?
However, he dared not ask or say anything, and could only let Su Daqiang do as he pleased.

Su Daqiang returned home and busied himself for a while, then carried out three large suitcases from the house.

Li Wei, who was waiting in the courtyard, was completely dumbfounded.

You're not just packing luggage, are you moving house?
Seeing that Li Weizheng didn't seem to understand, Su Daqiang had no choice but to speak up:

"Old Li, come and lend me a hand, help me move my suitcase outside."

Li Weizheng could only suppress his doubts and move the three suitcases to the door.

Just as Su Daqiang came out to lock the gate, a neighbor happened to pass by.

"Daqiang, are you going on a long trip?"

"Yes, we're going to Shanghai to see Mingyu."

Just going to Shanghai?
The neighbor glanced at the three large suitcases by the door.

With so much luggage, even if Su Daqiang told him he was going to the United States to stay with his eldest son Su Mingzhe, he wouldn't be surprised at all.

After exchanging a few words, the neighbor left.

He verbally promised to look after Su Daqiang's house and to inform Su Daqiang immediately if anything happened.

Su Daqiang picked up one suitcase himself and left the other two to Li Weizheng.

The two of them carried their luggage across the stone bridge together.

Once on level ground, Li Wei, pulling his suitcase, couldn't help but ask:
"Brother Su, are you planning to move to Shanghai for an extended period?"

“My daughter asked me to come and stay for a while, and if I get used to it, I can stay longer.”

Did your daughter send you there?

It's clearly you who wanted to go.

Li Weizheng was speechless with frustration.

Just now at the restaurant, Su Daqiang called Su Mingyu, and I stood there listening.

Su Daqiang really can spout nonsense without even thinking!
The two arrived at the roadside, and Li Wei hailed a taxi.

Seeing that Su Daqiang didn't even move his luggage and just opened the car door and got in, Li Weizheng had no choice but to help carry the three large and heavy suitcases into the trunk himself.

When getting into the car, Li Wei deliberately sat in the passenger seat to express his dissatisfaction.

Unexpectedly, this just happened to suit Su Daqiang's wishes.

There's still plenty of room for one person to sit in the back.

Upon arriving at the bus station, Li Wei was busy paying for his ticket and carrying his luggage.

After entering the station, Li Weizheng was the only one busy with everything, buying tickets and carrying luggage onto the bus.

Su Daqiang kept his hands behind his back the entire time.

After finishing his work and getting into the car, Li Wei was filled with doubt.

He hadn't found a helper at all; he'd clearly found a living father.

When the bus arrived in Shanghai, it was already evening.

As soon as they came out of the station, Li Weizheng was the only one who carried the luggage into the trunk.

At this moment, Li Weizheng stopped arguing with Su Daqiang, closed the trunk, opened the back door, and sat down.

Before the driver in front could speak, Li Weizheng's voice rang out.

"Master, go—"

"Let's find a decent hotel near East China Normal University," Su Daqiang said, speaking for Li Weizheng.

Li Weizheng immediately became anxious.

"Brother Su, didn't we agree—"

Su Daqiang turned his head, his face expressionless.

“I know. We agreed that you would treat us when we get to Shanghai, and I will go along with your arrangements. But I really miss my daughter and would like to stay closer to her school. Lao Li, if you have other things to do, go ahead and do them. I can go by myself.”

Li Weizheng immediately became obedient.

If I let you leave on your own, wouldn't all my hard work in bringing you from Suzhou have been for nothing?
"It's alright, then let's go, Brother Su and Master."

The driver took the two to a business hotel near East China Normal University. Although it wasn't a high-end hotel, the room rate of nearly 400 yuan a night still made Li Wei, who was paying for it, feel like his heart was bleeding.

Su Daqiang was quite satisfied with the hotel room, but when it came time to eat, he finally had a "change of heart" and just grabbed a quick bite at a small restaurant on the roadside.

Just after we finished eating, Su Mingyu called.

"Dad, have you arrived in Shanghai?"

"We've arrived. We just finished eating."

"Where do you live?"

"It's near your school, at a hotel called Wei something."

"William, right?"

"Yes, yes, that's the name."

"Dad, I have to tutor students online tonight, and I probably won't finish until after 11 pm. Can I come over to see you tomorrow morning?"

On the phone, Su Mingyu asked cautiously.

Others may not know, but Su Mingyu knows just how difficult Su Daqiang can be behind his seemingly weak and submissive nature.

Before, Zhao Meilan kept him in check, but now that they're divorced, Su Daqiang has completely let loose.

During this time, Su Mingyu chatted online with her older brother Su Mingzhe, and the two of them were worried about this matter.

Unexpectedly, Su Daqiang was exceptionally understanding this time.

"It's okay, you go ahead with your work. I'm about to go back to the hotel to sleep. We'll talk again when we meet tomorrow morning."

Su Mingyu breathed a sigh of relief. Although she had some doubts, she still agreed immediately.

Li Wei waited for Su Daqiang to finish his call before speaking:
"Brother Su, the hotel isn't far from here, so I won't see you off. I still need to contact the media and prepare for tomorrow's events."

Su Daqiang nodded, and unusually asked an extra question.

Which media outlet are you planning to contact?

Li Weizheng mentioned the name of a local newspaper, and Su Daqiang frowned upon hearing it.

Why didn't you contact the TV station?

When he was going through a divorce with Zhao Meilan, Suzhou TV and newspapers interviewed him.

Most importantly, Su Mingyu was on the news on Shanghai TV. As her father, he couldn't be less prestigious than his own daughter, could he?

Li Wei stammered for a long time before finally having to admit that the media outlet that had previously ignored him was Shanghai TV.

Su Daqiang, with large bags under his eyes, said, "You are you, and I am me. If you give my name, the other party will definitely come."

this--

Li Wei hesitated for two seconds before finally making up his mind.

It's definitely impossible for him to contact Shanghai TV again; they've probably already thoroughly investigated him.

Anyway, he never intended to tell Su Daqiang the truth from the beginning, so he had no qualms about lying to him again.

"Alright, with Brother Su's word, I'll call all the media outlets I can contact, including TV stations and newspapers."

Whether they're willing to come or not is another matter. Su Daqiang nodded in satisfaction and walked towards the hotel with his hands behind his back.

Li Wei watched Su Daqiang walk away, then turned around and his face immediately darkened.

Su Daqiang's words just now served as a reminder to Li Weizheng.

Su Daqiang is easy to fool, but reporters are not.

I already got into trouble with that female reporter named He Huan this morning, and I'm still a bit hesitant to act rashly.

Even if I contact reporters from other media outlets now, there's no guarantee they won't see through my lies like He Huan did.

This means his plan to take Su Daqiang to the law firm to cause trouble will likely be difficult to execute.

The key point is that Li Weizheng didn't really want to fight Li Na to the death; he just wanted to use causing trouble as leverage to get more money from Li Na.

After much thought, Li Weizheng came up with an idea.

If Su Daqiang wants a reporter from Shanghai TV to accompany him, why doesn't he just find someone to impersonate the reporter?
The next day, around noon, Li Weizheng called Su Daqiang to say that a reporter from Shanghai TV had been contacted and they had arranged to meet at the law firm at 2 p.m.

When he answered the phone, Su Daqiang was having lunch with Su Mingyu in the East China Normal University cafeteria.

The two agreed to meet at the hotel at 1 p.m., and then Su Daqiang hung up the phone.

Su Mingyu, who was sitting opposite, looked up.

"Dad, who is this friend of yours?"

"It's an adult matter, you're just a student, don't pry into it." Su Daqiang put down his phone, not wanting to talk about it anymore.

Su Mingyu hesitated for a moment, then asked again:

"Dad, are you going back home after you finish your business with your friend today?"

"I'm not going back. I plan to rent a place near your school and stay there for a while."

what?
Su Mingyu was completely stunned.

Su Daqiang glanced in this direction.

"What, you're not happy about it?"

Su Mingyu quickly denied it.

"Dad, that's not what I meant. It's just... you know I've been doing live streams lately, and I really haven't had time to take care of you."

"You go about your business. I'm not so old that I can't move. I have hands and feet and I can take care of myself."

you sure?
Su Mingyu looked incredulous.

Previously, everything at home was taken care of by his mother, Zhao Meilan. Su Daqiang was a bit of a coward, but he really didn't have to do anything.

Ever since his falling out with Zhao Meilan and getting a divorce, Su Daqiang has complained to Su Mingyu on the phone more than once that it is inconvenient for him to live alone and that he wants to hire a nanny.

Does one need a nanny to take care of them in Suzhou, but can become independent and self-reliant in Shanghai?

What a liar!
Su Daqiang finished the food on his plate in a few bites and put down his chopsticks.

"Anyway, you don't need to worry about me. I'll stay in the hotel for a few days and move in once I've rented a place."

Su Mingyu was speechless.

Su Daqiang made it sound so easy, but in the end, the task of finding a house still fell to him.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

Su Daqiang threw the tissue he used to wipe his mouth into the trash can on the dining table: "Tell that Mr. Yang who came back with you last time that I've come to Shanghai. Does that mean he doesn't remember what he said about me becoming an internet celebrity?"

Su Mingyu was truly speechless this time.

So, you came to Shanghai just for this?
"Dad, this isn't as simple as you think, I—"

Su Daqiang stood up.

"Just convey my message. I have other things to do, so I'll be going now."

Watching Su Daqiang turn and leave, Su Mingyu's brows were furrowed into a deep frown.

I knew Su Daqiang would cause trouble in Shanghai, but I never expected him to do it like this!

The key question is, how do I bring this up with Yang Muye?

-

When Su Daqiang returned to the hotel, Li Wei was already waiting for him in the lobby lounge area.

Upon meeting, Li Weizheng immediately told Su Daqiang some good news.

He extended Su Daqiang's room rate for another day.

Su Daqiang's reaction was very calm; he simply hummed in response.

It was as if this was something Li Weizheng was supposed to do.

Li Weizheng continued to smile politely, but in his heart he cursed Su Daqiang's ancestors for eighteen generations.

He hadn't originally planned to extend Su Daqiang's rent.

To save money, I took the subway on the way here, which delayed me a bit. By the time I arrived at the hotel, it was already past midnight.

Checking out will incur an extra half-day's room fee.

Why bother removing the hair?
In a fit of anger, Li Weizheng simply paid for another day's room for Su Daqiang.

But when it came to Su Daqiang, everything became taken for granted.

Li Weizheng grew angrier the more he thought about it.

He never treated his own father this well back then.

Su Daqiang, you're ruthless!
No matter how unhappy he was, Li Weizheng swallowed his anger and coaxed Su Daqiang into getting into a taxi.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Quan Jing Law Firm building, Li Wei and Su Daqiang each got out of their cars.

A man wearing an interview vest walked over at the entrance.

Li Weizheng introduced the other party to Su Daqiang as Zhou Qiang, a reporter from Shanghai TV.

Su Daqiang glanced at Zhou Qiang and saw that although the other man did not have a camera, he was carrying a bag and looked no different from the reporters he had met before.

Zhou Qiang was very enthusiastic towards Su Daqiang, shaking hands with both hands, asking for Su Daqiang's phone number, and saying that he had wanted to interview Su Daqiang for a long time.

In short, a barrage of flattery made Su Daqiang feel very comfortable.

It has to be a reporter from Shanghai TV; they always have such a pleasant voice.

Seeing that the act was almost over, Li Weizheng subtly gave Zhou Qiang a wink, and then suggested going inside.

Zhou Qiang immediately chimed in agreement.

Su Daqiang didn't think much of it and followed the two into the law firm building.

Sun, the receptionist, recognized Li Weizheng at a glance and quickly stood up to give him a loud warning.

"Mr. Li, why are you here again? Attorney Luo said that if you come again, we will call the police."

To prove she wasn't bluffing, Sister Sun even picked up the landline phone on the spot.

Li Weizheng was prepared for this and calmly said:

"Then go ahead and call the police. My friends and TV reporters are watching here. I didn't cause any trouble. Let's see if the police arrest me or you for making a false report."

Just as Sister Sun was about to dial, her finger involuntarily stopped on the landline keypad.

As someone with a legal background, she found herself unable to refute Li Weizheng's words.

We really can't call the police right now.

Sister Sun put down the microphone and put on a polite smile again.

"Mr. Li, since you're not here to cause trouble, may I ask what brings you to our law firm?"

Seeing that his method had worked, Li Weizheng's confidence immediately returned.

"I've come to see Attorney Luo Bin to consult on some legal issues."

Before Sister Sun could reply, Li Weizheng immediately added another sentence.

“If he’s busy, have Li Na come see me. It’s impossible for a secretary to be busier than her boss, is it?”

(End of this chapter)