Chu Xiong, after receiving Su Shiyun's reply, did not sit down. Instead, he stood and exchanged pleasantries with Su Yuanshan before leaving.
To him, his visit to the Su family today was primarily to clarify to Su Shiyun that he had no involvement in Qiao Tianba's actions against the Su family.
Since his objective had been achieved, he naturally saw no need to stay.
"Old Su, Miss Su, everyone, please don't see me out. You should go inside quickly."
As Chu Xiong departed, Su Yuanshan, along with Su Shiyun and other Su family members, rose to see him off. However, at the entrance outside the living room, he stopped them.
As Chu Xiong spoke, he noticed Su Shiyun's smiling face, a smile filled with goodwill, even a hint of warmth.
This observation stirred his thoughts: Had he misjudged? Were the Su family's rise and the deaths of Qiao Tianba and Liu Yidao unrelated to Su Shiyun?
This was impossible!
Chu Xiong almost instinctively dismissed the conjecture.
In his opinion, without a powerful figure backing the Su family, they would never have secured a partnership with Longteng Pharmaceuticals, nor could they have killed Liu Yidao and Qiao Tianba and remained unharmed. Instead, they would have been swallowed by Qiao Tianba!
Hmm?
Then, the moment Chu Xiong turned, his gaze, through a gap in the crowd, fell upon a young man sitting in the living room, as if in deep meditation, not accompanying Su Yuanshan and the others to see him off.
This discovery made him pause slightly. As he walked away, he began recalling everything that had happened since he entered the Su family's ancestral home living room.
Through his recollection, Chu Xiong realized that the young man had never once looked him in the eye from beginning to end, a stark contrast to the attitude of Su Yuanshan and Su Shiwei towards him!
"Could the Su family's affairs be related to him? That shouldn't be the case. How could a young lad who hasn't even fully grown have such capabilities?"
Chu Xiong left with such a question lingering in his mind.
Meanwhile, Su Yuanshan, Su Shiwei, and others returned to the ancestral living room.
"Mr. Chu has left, and you're sitting here like a dead person, motionless. Have you no manners?"
As Su Shiwei entered, he saw Jiang Wuming still seated and immediately berated him.
"As you say, I haven't done anything for the Su family. I'm just an insignificant existence to the Su family. Whether I see Mr. Chu off or not is unimportant," Jiang Wuming said calmly.
"Indeed, a distinguished figure like Mr. Chu wouldn't care about you, but if you don't see him off, he will care..."
Su Wu echoed his father, also criticizing Jiang Wuming.
"So what if he cares? Did Mr. Chu come here because of you people?"
This time, Su Shiyun couldn't hold back and directly retorted to Su Wu.
"You..."
Su Wu was instantly rendered speechless.
He still clearly remembered the deference and respect Chu Xiong had shown Su Shiyun earlier.
Not just him, but no one else spoke up.
Because they all knew very well that Chu Xiong had come today to see Su Shiyun!
Su Shiyun, seeing this, felt a clear understanding and a surge of sadness.
On the surface, Chu Xiong had come for her today, but everything was due to what Jiang Wuming had done!
In the eyes of Su Shiwei, Su Wu, and the others, Chu Xiong was an important figure, but in Su Shiyun's view, for Jiang Wuming, Chu Xiong was merely a passerby.
That was all!
"Grandpa, another guest has arrived. This time there are five people, and their car has an out-of-town license plate. I don't recognize them!"
Just then, Su Le's voice sounded again from outside.
Out-of-towners?
Upon hearing Su Le's words in astonishment, Su Yuanshan and the others' attention was instantly diverted, and they all felt a sense of confusion.
Amidst their confusion, Su Shiwei, as before, unhesitatingly got up and went to the door to greet them.
Hmm?
When Su Shiwei reached the living room doorway and saw five middle-aged men, each carrying gifts, he couldn't help but be startled!
Because these five men were none other than the owners of the five pharmaceutical companies that had previously collaborated with the Su Group!
In the past, these five bosses were all people Su Shiwei had diligently tried to curry favor with.
To please them, Su Shiwei had frequently invited them to meals and accompanied them for drinks.
However—
Later, due to issues with raw materials, the five pharmaceutical companies terminated their cooperation with the Su Group and even intended to sue them.
Su Shiwei had gone to resolve the issue, but no amount of persuasion worked. In the end, he was even barred from entry, unable to meet them, and his calls were rejected—a truly humbling experience!
And now, these five men had come to the Su family together, and they had all brought gifts!
Such a stark contrast, how could it not surprise Su Shiwei?
"Mr. Su, the five of us have specially formed a group to come and wish Old Su a happy birthday!"
As Su Shiwei was still in shock, the leader, along with the other four, quickly walked over, their faces beaming with an obliging smile.
"The five of you are very thoughtful. Please come in!"
Upon hearing this, Su Shiwei, without dwelling on past grievances, acted very courteously.
"Okay."
Hearing Su Shiwei's words and sensing his attitude, the five men breathed a sigh of relief.
Because, in addition to wishing Su Yuanshan a happy birthday, their primary purpose in visiting today was to apologize to the Su family—they had terminated their cooperation with the Su family and intended to sue the Su Group because of Qiao Tianba!
Now, not only did the Su Group have a partnership with Longteng Pharmaceuticals, but Qiao Tianba and a martial arts grandmaster had died as a result, and the Su family remained unscathed!
This made them realize that there was an extraordinary presence behind the Su family, and fearing retaliation, they had specifically come to apologize!
Under these circumstances, Su Shiwei's attitude made them feel that the Su family had no intention of retaliating against them, so they confidently followed Su Shiwei into the living room.
Hmm?
In the living room, Su Yuanshan's pupils widened as he saw the five men.
After the Su Group's troubles, not only had Su Shiwei approached the five men, but Su Yuanshan had also contacted them by phone. However, no matter how many pleasant words Su Yuanshan used, it was to no avail.
Not only Su Yuanshan, but Su Shijie, Su Shiyun, Su Wu, and Su Li also knew the identities of the five men and were somewhat surprised to see them.
"Old Su, we five have come to your door today of our own accord, both to wish you a happy birthday and to apologize to you and the Su family—we were muddled in our judgment and caused a great mistake. We hope you can be magnanimous and forgive us!"
As Su Yuanshan and the others were expressing their surprise, the leader spoke as a representative, explaining their intentions.
As soon as he finished speaking, he bowed to Su Yuanshan, showing his respect.
The other four followed suit.
"Uh..."
Hearing the leader's words and seeing the five renowned pharmaceutical company bosses bowing their heads and admitting their mistakes like children who had done wrong seeing their teacher, Su Shiwei, Su Shijie, Su Shiyun's families, as well as Su Yuanshan, were all somewhat astonished!
Because, in their view, even with the Su Group's partnership with Longteng Pharmaceuticals, it shouldn't have impacted the business of the five pharmaceutical companies, and the five did not need to go to such lengths!
"Since you're here to apologize, kneel and speak!"
Before Su Yuanshan and the others could react, a voice suddenly rang out in the quiet living room.
Jiang Wuming spoke for the first time today, his tone leaving no room for doubt!