Aren't we friends? Why are you rushing at me?

"No, we were just chatting. I noticed that Chairman Su has a lot of knowledge about calligraphy and painting." Lin Shi quickly took over from Su's mother, trying to bring the atmosphere back to a safe zone.

Su's mother smiled, "pressed" Su Ningshuang next to Lin Shi, and then went around to the other side of Lin Shi and patted Su's father on the shoulder.

Mr. Su looked up at Mrs. Su, sighed, and stood up resignedly, sitting down in a more distant spot.

Su's mother sat down and said in a gentle voice:

"That's what he likes, and he even writes some of it himself."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shi finally felt relieved.

That's right, it would be so much better to talk about books, chess, calligraphy, and painting, why keep talking about President Su?

A genuine smile appeared on his face, and he said happily:

"Yeah?"

Mother Su raised her finger and began to point out the calligraphy and paintings in the living room.

Not only did he point out the works, but he also explained the characteristics of different fonts in detail, and even occasionally interspersed a couple of interesting stories about collecting them.

Lin listened attentively, nodding occasionally, and asking some questions that weren't entirely unfamiliar to him.

The conversation then turned to Su Ningshuang and Lin Shi, discussing some trivial matters related to the company.

Su's mother also shared some amusing anecdotes about their friends.

The atmosphere was extremely harmonious until all four of them finished their meal.

Lin Shi sighed inwardly: "Finally, I've made it through. Next time Su's mother wants to see me, I'll have to put her off for a few days. My heart really can't take it anymore. If I hadn't given myself a break at the end, I would have exploded."

The four moved to the living room sofa, where the sky outside the window had turned from dusky yellow to darkness.

Looking at the sky outside, Lin Shi felt the time was right to leave and was about to get up to say goodbye.

Su's mother spoke last:

"Xiaolin, what do you think of my Ningshuang?"

Time seemed to have been paused.

Su Ningshuang and her father's gazes instantly focused on Su's mother, and then, even faster, they both turned to Lin Shi.

Neither of them expected that Su's mother would finally come up with something big.

Lin Shi was also taken aback; just as he was about to say goodbye, he was stabbed in the back at the last minute, leaving him stunned.

Then, with an extremely shocked look, he looked at Su's mother:

"What is this guy talking about?"

"How are you asking about someone?"

"Where am I? What am I supposed to do?"

"Isn't this pressure to get married? Didn't they say the Su family doesn't do this kind of thing?"

"Did Su Ningshuang know beforehand? If we didn't discuss it beforehand, won't she be angry?"

The four people had completely different facial expressions:

Father Su frowned, staring intently at Lin Shi, waiting to see what answer he would give.

Su's mother still had a smile on her face, but there was a hint of mischief in her eyes.

Su Ningshuang had no expression, but her bright red earlobes revealed her unease.

Lin Shi was still in a daze, not yet realizing what had happened.

He could only stammer out:

"I think it's pretty good."

Su's mother seemed dissatisfied with this vague answer and, without hesitation, continued:

"It's pretty good? Then you'd like to..."

"mom!"

A louder and more urgent voice than usual rang out, and Su Ningshuang instantly stood up. Her usually cold face now appeared somewhat flushed.

Lin Shi was startled awake by the sound and looked at Su Ningshuang.

Su Ningshuang's usually fair face was now flushed red, and she seemed to be angry.

Considering that Su Ningshuang has never been in a relationship or had any scandals since childhood.

Combining the two, we can conclude that:

"My goodness, Su Ningshuang has no idea, this pressure to get married has made her so angry."

My gaze then shifted to Su's father, whose brows furrowed deeper and whose eyes grew increasingly hostile:

"That's not right. Chairman Su doesn't seem to know about this either. That look in his eyes... If his head's gone, can the hospital even reattach it?"

"I take back what I just said. I'm not going to delay any longer. I'm never coming back. It was too scary."

The scene froze completely, without a sound.

Finally, it was Su's father who broke the silence with a deliberately exaggerated cough:

"Lin Shi, it's getting late, why don't you head back first?"

Lin Shi felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and almost jumped up. He was so nervous that he even forgot basic honorifics.

"Well then, I'll head back now. Goodbye!"

After saying that, he tried to slip away.

Su's mother glared fiercely at Su's father, then dragged the already paralyzed Su Ning Shuang towards the door:

"Ning Shuang, go and see them off."

Su Ningshuang returned to normal, blushing as she nodded.

Watching the two walk out the door one after the other and disappear into the entrance hall, Su's mother immediately turned around, took a big step in front of Su's father, and reached out to grab his ear precisely.

"Hey Su, what are you trying to do? Are you really going to let your daughter stay single for the rest of her life?!"

Su's father was pulled so hard his head was tilted to the side, groaning and begging for mercy:

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Let go, let go. They're doing fine right now, let things develop naturally, understand? Let things develop naturally, you're in such a hurry, you might cause more problems."

Su's mother was angered again by Su's father's words, and she increased the pressure on her hand.

Su's father's expression of pain intensified.

Seeing this, Su's mother finally softened and let go of his hand.

"Alright, let me see how far you can develop naturally."

After saying that, he turned around and went upstairs to leave.

Su's father rubbed his still-aching ear, muttering to himself:

Seriously, if I'm going to be single forever, then so be it.

I'll support you if you're single for life! I've already raised you to adulthood, why would I be afraid to continue supporting you?

You old lady, why are you always in such a hurry?

When it's time to get married, you'll be the one crying the most.

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The scene shifts to the outside, where Su Ningshuang escorts Lin Shi to the car.

My mood has calmed down, and the blush on my face has faded.

Seeing Lin Shi get into the car, he quickly said:

"that......"

Lin Shi smiled as he watched Su Ningshuang's somewhat hesitant movements.

President Su is quite cute, but she's usually too cold. If she were like that every day, the line of suitors would probably stretch to the Arctic.

He opened his mouth to comfort her:

"It's alright, Mr. Su. It's just that they're urging you to get married. It's quite normal. Don't worry about it. Your aunt just wants you to have a companion."

Lin Shi's comforting words interrupted Su Ningshuang, who could only nod in reply:

"Okay, take your time on the way back."

Then, for some reason, a sentence suddenly popped into my head, and I blurted out:

"Shall I give you a ride?"

Lin Shi looked at Su Ning Shuang in surprise, not understanding what she was doing.

How do I deliver it? Will you use my car? Has it been returned?

However, he didn't dare to say it out loud, since it seemed like just a polite remark.

He waved his hand, declining the question.

"No need, it's okay, I can go back by myself."

Su Ningshuang nodded awkwardly, watching Lin Shi leave, her feelings somewhat complicated:

I don't know why that sentence suddenly popped into my head just now.

Mom must have said something really outrageous, like, "Look at my Ning Shuang, how about it? If it doesn't work, you two can give it a try."

She knew beforehand that her parents would call Lin Shi over to their home to ask about his specific situation, and she wasn't too opposed to it, but they shouldn't be so direct.

At the very least, Lin Shi needs to confess his feelings to her first, and then the two of them need to spend some time together before things can work out.

No, no, I didn't say I liked him. Even if I confessed, he might not accept.

[Su Ningshuang's favorability towards you has increased by 1 points, currently at 38 points. Please continue your efforts, host.]