CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: AN INVITATION, 2 FAMILIES SUBMIT

The Su Family in Yun City, a second-tier family, neither big nor small.

Usually, nobody pays much attention to them. Even the big news of the third Miss Su Jinjin eloping from her wedding last night didn’t cause much of a stir.

In recent years, due to poor management, the Su Family’s Company has been declining and is struggling to survive.

To save the family business, the Su Family decided to arrange a marriage with the Li Family, which is similarly just a second-tier family. First-tier families are not willing to associate with the Su Family.

Even though Su Jinjin is considered a renowned beauty.

However, beauties are the least scarce in high society, a world that values money above all. Earning money is the main focus; beauties are often just accessories.

Just like emperors in ancient times who would marry off princesses to local lords to stabilize their rule, the children of these families often share this fate.

On the surface, they are wealthy sons and daughters, of noble status. But their freedom in marriage and love often gives way to family interests. When two families need to unite for warmth, they become pawns.

Few pawns dare to rebel.

Su Jinjin is one of them.

Her sudden act of eloping at the wedding can be said to be a shocking move.

Yet, this action garnered widespread criticism in high society.

Why? If everyone followed Su Jinjin’s example, how could society function? High society has its own rules. Su Jinjin broke those rules, naturally causing displeasure.

The Su Family members, in particular, were displeased with Su Jinjin.

If Su Jinjin refuses to marry into the Li Family, how can the Su Family be saved? If the Su Family can’t be rescued, can they still have good days?

Everyone has their own calculations.

Madam Su is determined to save the Su Family. She doesn’t care who marries Li Jianxing. If Li Jianxing specifically wants Su Jinjin, then it’s Su Jinjin.

When Su Jinjin disobeyed, she threatened to cast Su Jinjin out of the family.

Zheng Xue’e, Su Jinjin’s own mother, thinks the Su Family has no future. If Su Jinjin can’t marry into a first-tier family, she might as well marry into the Li Family so she can become the mistress of the house. As her mother, she could also benefit.

As for the other daughters of the Su Family, none of them wanted to marry Li Jianxing.

In a group chat excluding Su Jinjin, she was criticized countless times.

"I’ve heard that Li Jianxing indulges in debauchery and flirts all the time, a complete playboy. Let Su Jinjin marry him!"

"If Su Jinjin won’t marry, does that mean I should marry him? That little bitch, she’s trying to ruin me!"

"Really, why did she elope? She doesn’t want to be a pawn; do we want to be?"

"That bitch! Grandma said she’d kick her out of the family. That would free her, but what about us?"

Just as the entire Su Family was condemning Su Jinjin.

A piece of news suddenly broke out.

The new owner of Yunding Manor, Mr. Lin, intends to invite a young lady from the Su Family to the manor as a guest!

The news caused an earthquake throughout the Su Family!

Mr. Lin is the big figure who recently shook Yun City. Naturally, the Su Family was aware of him.

Especially this morning, Mr. Lin made a huge move, spending 6 billion to buy Chiba Island.

This mega-rich person left the Su Family in awe. The family chat group buzzed with longing voices, as Mr. Lin, such a super-rich individual, seemed very distant from them.

Unexpectedly, in less than half a day, the Su Family unexpectedly had a connection with Mr. Lin!

It was simply unbelievable.

Madam Su immediately gathered the Su Family members for a family meeting: "I suppose everyone knows the reason for this meeting."

Someone asked, "Grandmother, is this news genuine? Could someone be playing a prank on us?"

Madam Su said, "There’s no mistake; this invitation was personally delivered by the new butler of Yunding Manor."

Madam Su took out an invitation, which was still sealed.

The news was confirmed, and everyone in the Su Family was excited.

"So it’s true that Mr. Lin has taken a liking to one of our Su Family daughters. What an enormous honor for our family!"

"We have over ten unmarried daughters in the Su Family. Which one has Mr. Lin taken a liking to?"

The Su Family members were filled with curiosity.

A very beautiful girl, full of confidence, said, "I think Mr. Lin must be interested in me!"

She is the second Miss Su Zixin of the Su Family, always confident in her looks, second only to Su Jinjin in beauty.

Her statement, however, displeased the other daughters of the Su Family.

"Why should it be you? I say it is me!"

"Exactly. Maybe Mr. Lin likes girls like me, who are a bit chubby."

"Stop arguing. Any of us could be chosen. The least likely is Su Jinjin, as she’s supposed to marry Li Jianxing."

Upon this comment, the Su Family daughters burst into laughter.

Madam Su then said, "Stop arguing, the person’s name should be inside this invitation."

Immediately, everyone quieted down, tensely watching the invitation. The daughters all prayed that Mr. Lin had chosen them.

Madam Su finally tore open the invitation and took a look.

Madam Su was dumbfounded: "Su Jinjin."

What?

The crowd was flabbergasted!

Mr. Lin wanted to invite Su Jinjin?

They had just said that Su Jinjin was the least likely candidate.

This turnaround was too swift!

The daughters were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred towards Su Jinjin. Why was it Su Jinjin?

Even Madam Su was surprised. When did Su Jinjin get to know Mr. Lin?

Of course, that was not important. What mattered was that there must be a significant relationship between Mr. Lin and Su Jinjin. Otherwise, why would Mr. Lin invite only Su Jinjin as a guest?

What did this mean? Madam Su, of course, understood.

If the Su Family could use Su Jinjin to gain a connection with Mr. Lin, then saving the Su Family would be just the beginning; it’s possible the Su Family could even soar to become a first-tier family!

Zheng Xue’e was already overjoyed: "No wonder Jinjin refused to marry Li Jianxing. In front of Mr. Lin, the Li Family is nothing! Wonderful, wonderful, I never thought my daughter could be so accomplished!"

Her tone was full of pride, seemingly forgetting that just last night she was furious over Su Jinjin’s elopement.

Madam Su thought for a moment and made a decision: "Immediately cancel the marriage contract between Su Jinjin and the Li Family and welcome Su Jinjin back home!"

At this moment, Li Jianxing was still searching everywhere for Su Jinjin.

The prey that was almost his had escaped, and he was extremely unwilling. He vowed to find Su Jinjin and take her back, even if it meant using force.

Anyway, the Su Family now needed to rely on the Li Family, so they dared not say anything. The Su Family might even be eager for Su Jinjin to be with him.

Thinking of this, Li Jianxing gave a sinister smile. Little bitch, just dare to resist me!

Yet at this moment, the Su Family released news, unilaterally announcing the official dissolution of the marriage contract with the Li Family. The alliance between the Su and Li Families was annulled!

When this news reached Li Jianxing, he was both shocked and furious.

What?

The Su Family dared to be so arrogant, unilaterally canceling the marriage agreement?

That down-and-out Su Family, where did they get the nerve to so boldly offend the Li Family? Who gave the Su Family the courage?

Then another piece of news came to Li Jianxing’s attention.

The mysterious, buzzworthy buyer, Mr. Lin, invited a Su Family young lady to Yunding Manor as a guest!

Li Jianxing thought of something, his face drastically changing: "Could it be that Mr. Lin invited Su Jinjin?"

No wonder the Su Family dared to be so arrogant.

It was Mr. Lin who gave the Su Family the confidence!

Li Jianxing instantly lost his temper; as for Mr. Lin, this Li Family, a second-tier family, dared not offend him.

And those who understood the matter looked on, clicking their tongues in awe.

"Mr. Lin is incredibly powerful; with just a guest invitation, he managed to control both the Su and Li Families."

"Mr. Lin’s influence is that terrifying!"

"With money, one can do anything!"