Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

at this time,

In Deng Ying's bedroom at the Deng Family Courtyard on Nanchizi Street...

Then Deng Ying said, "Zixing, you don't know this, but the Xiao family and the Deng family have been political allies since the older generation. Your grandfather and your grandfather used to serve in the same army. One of them was a regimental commander and the other was a political commissar. They were partners at work and brothers in private. Later, they went to fight in the south together and forged a deep revolutionary friendship on the battlefield. They were the kind of friends who would entrust their backs to each other for life and death."

There's a saying that describes a very close relationship between two people: "They studied together, fought together, and shared the spoils together."

"Moreover, Xiao Zhan was there when your father passed away. Your father told me that if there were any problems he couldn't solve, he should ask Xiao Zhan for help. Given Xiao Zhan's character, he wouldn't ignore them. So, when you came back this time, Xiao Zhan arranged everything for you. I heard that when you had an accident in Southeast Asia last time, it was Xiao Zhan who went to save you. So, our Deng family and Xiao Zhan have the closest relationship. All the big families in Beijing know that our two families are as close as family."

Su Zixing said calmly, "I see."

But to himself, he thought, "It's probably not as you say. What's with Xiao Zhan and Qin Huanhuan putting on an act for me?"

Su Zixing had just returned and was unaware of what was happening here.

So she decided to listen more, observe more, and speak less.

Deng Ying: "You haven't told me what happened yet?"

So, Su Zixing picked Xiao Zhan up from the airport. Then, Xiao Zhan received an alert and decided to exit at the highway exit. A traffic accident and gunfight occurred at the ramp. Deng Hai and Deng Qian were injured while protecting her. Later, Xiao Zhan went to Pengrun Building to find Liu Shiyuan. A huge explosion occurred on the top floor of Pengrun Building, causing multiple deaths. Then, Xiao Zhan and others chased all the way to Xiaotangshan Hot Spring Resort. They used far-infrared thermal imaging to detect the ninjas' location and killed two ninjas on the spot. Then, a huge explosion occurred at the villa. Xiao Zhan and Shen Jun were injured and sent to the hospital for treatment. Deng Ying told her the whole story.

Deng Ying was terrified when she heard this...

Finally, Su Zixing thought for a moment and said, "Aunt, there's something I don't know whether I should say or not."

Deng Ying: "Zixing, it's just the two of us here, and it's safe at home. You can speak freely if you have anything to say."

Su Zixing pretended to know nothing and said, "Just before I came here, Xiao Zhan and Qin Huanhuan had a big argument in the ward for some reason."

Upon hearing this, Deng Ying immediately became interested and asked with a burning gaze, "Do you know why they were arguing?"

Su Zixing shook her head and said, "I was too embarrassed to ask, after all, it's their family matter. I heard from Xia Keke that Qin Huanhuan was jealous, saying that Xiao Zhan spends all his time with women and doesn't cherish what he has, but I don't know the specifics."

While speaking, Su Zixing intentionally observed Deng Ying's changes, and sure enough, he noticed a hint of excitement flash in the depths of Deng Ying's eyes when she heard Xiao Zhan and Qin Huanhuan arguing.

Su Zixing asked, "Aunt, you and Xiao Zhan were childhood sweethearts, so why did Qin Huanhuan steal Xiao Zhan away?"

"Why."

Deng Ying sighed softly and said somewhat dejectedly, "I returned from abroad too late after completing my doctorate, and Qin Huanhuan beat me to it. Otherwise, given the relationship between our two families, my marriage to Xiao Zhan would have been a natural progression."

Su Zixing now understood that Xiao Zhan and Qin Huanhuan were probably putting on an act at the hospital to test Deng Ying. At the same time, she wondered what was there to test about such a thing.

Aren't there countless stories in the world of people who are destined to meet but not to stay together?

Su Zixing felt that things were not as simple as they appeared, and there must be something she didn't know.

Thinking of this, Su Zixing said, "Aunt, Xiao Zhan and Qin Huanhuan have already registered their marriage. Missing out on marriage is a lifelong regret."

Deng Ying looked at Su Zixing and said, "So what if they got their marriage certificate? Lots of people get married and divorced these days. They don't even have children yet. If we can get Qin Huanhuan away from Xiao Zhan, wouldn't my opportunity come?"

Upon hearing this, Su Zixing was immediately startled, becoming even more certain that there was a hidden story behind it. So she tentatively asked, "Auntie, isn't it wrong to ruin someone else's marriage?"

Deng Ying smiled and said, "Zixing, you just returned to the Deng family. After your father's funeral this afternoon, I'll talk to you in detail when I have time. Now that you're back, stay here for a while."

Su Zixing nodded and said, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, Aunt."

Deng Ying: "What are you saying? We're family."

Su Zixing's eyes flickered a few times before she asked, "I'm afraid that if my aunt and her family see that I'm unhappy, they'll find an excuse to cause trouble."

The "auntie" that Su Zixing was referring to was Deng Zhi's ex-wife and her two children, a boy and a girl.

Deng Ying understood what Su Zixing was worried about, so she said, "Zixing, don't worry, just stay at home. The old man has already said that he won't be polite to anyone who dares to cause trouble. Besides, your aunt has been divorced from your father for more than ten years. She has been living at her parents' house with her child and they haven't had much contact for a long time."

"Oh, by the way, your father specifically left some property for you in his estate. After we finish your father's funeral arrangements, I'll have a lawyer help you with the transfer procedures."

"Zixing, now that you're back, don't wander around outside anymore. You're not young anymore. Your aunt will find you a good man of equal social standing to marry, so you can live a peaceful and stable life."

Su Zixing didn't say anything.

She thought to herself, "I do want to get married, but Xiao Zhan won't allow it! What can I do?"

"Knock knock knock".

Suddenly someone knocked on the door.

"Young Miss, are you in your room?"

Deng Nannan's voice could be heard from outside the door.

Deng Ying: "What is it?"

Deng Nannan: "Young Miss, is Miss Zixing with you?"

Deng Ying: "I'm here."

Deng Ying walked over and opened the door.

Deng Nannan: "Xiao Zhan told Zixing he had something important to discuss."

Su Zixing walked out of the room: "Where is Xiao Zhan?"

Deng Nannan: "In the eldest young master's mourning hall!"

Su Zixing followed Deng Ying to the mourning hall and saw Xiao Zhan talking to a group of princelings from the Beijing elite circle. There were dozens of people, all dressed in black and looking solemn.

When Xiao Zhan saw Su Zixing arrive, he said, "Brothers and sisters, this is Brother Deng Zhi's daughter, Su Zixing. Let's all get to know each other."

"Wow, what a beautiful girl."

"I had long heard that Deng's daughter was not only beautiful but also very capable, and that she was very successful in Southeast Asian high society, with considerable influence."

Under the deliberate arrangement of Xiao Zhan, the newly crowned number one figure in Beijing, Su Zixing officially met with the young masters and ladies of Beijing's elite circle...

Su Zixing was very grateful to Xiao Zhan.

Because she knew that such high-level connections were not something ordinary people would introduce to her.

Even Deng Ying didn't expect Xiao Zhan to do this...

After all, Su Zixing has just returned to the Deng family and wants to integrate into the upper-class circles of Beijing as soon as possible. To be honest, it would be difficult to do so in a short period of time without someone to guide her.

However, thanks to Xiao Zhan's deliberate arrangements, Su Zixing's reputation had already spread throughout the upper echelons of Beijing's social circles.

In particular, Su Zixing's ability to eliminate two bigwigs from Thailand and the United States in Southeast Asia is no small feat. The key is that he was able to escape unscathed afterward.

This is strength and ability.

Of course, Xiao Zhan's support and Deng Zhi's backing were crucial, but it is undeniable that Su Zixing's own strength and abilities are extraordinary.

People in society today have a tendency to admire the strong.

Especially in the upper echelons of Beijing society, these people are already very outstanding, and outstanding people only admire those who are more outstanding than themselves.

After all, today's society is a dog-eat-dog world.

The strong are respected.

Su Zixing quickly added many friends on her phone; these people would become her resources and connections in the future.

Xiao Zhan checked the time and said to Deng Ying, "The auspicious time has arrived; it's time for the funeral."

Deng Ying: "Okay, the funeral procession begins."