Was it Old Su who, after hearing certain rumors, felt unhappy and kept nagging Ning Xiaolan?
No.
Quite the opposite, it was Ning Xiaolan who first heard the rumor that "Li Qianfan shamelessly monopolized Su Nan Guanyin because of her noble and sexy demeanor" and couldn't help but tell Old Su.
And she was worried, saying, "Old Su, I called Chu Yazhi to find out. Chu Yazhi said that Su Nan Guanyin is arguably the most beautiful woman in the hearts of men from wealthy families in the past century, without exception. For such a woman, age can no longer cause her any harm. It's completely normal for Qianfan to be captivated by her. But if Qianfan is captivated by her, what about Ziyu?"
It was precisely because of the appearance of Su Nan Guanyin, who posed a significant threat to her daughter, that Ning Xiaolan had been absent-minded these past few days.
Finally, tonight—
When she learned the special significance of this watch, she couldn't control herself and spoke her mind.
In her opinion,
Since the legendary Su Nan Guanyin had already been monopolized by Li Qianfan, then she definitely had to give him a watch like this to ensure his absolute safety.
However, before she finished speaking, Ning Xiaolan knew she had made an unforgivable mistake!
There were some things she could know and be unhappy about, but she couldn't say them.
Especially she couldn't, throw this problem in Li Qianfan's face.
But once the words were out, they were like spilled water, never to be taken back.
Just as Ning Xiaolan was in turmoil—
Old Su, who was heaven in her heart, stepped forward!
For his wife, he took on everything!!
"Dad, what are you doing?"
Li Qianfan quickly stood up and supported Old Su with both hands.
Then, looking at Mother Lan, whose face was pale, he replied sternly, "I personally said that I monopolized Su Nan Guanyin because she is noble and sexy. But she doesn't have a watch like this. Because this kind of watch is only suitable for those who don't concern themselves with international disputes."
Since Ning Xiaolan had inadvertently mentioned Su Nan Yin.
Coincidentally, Li Qianfan had also planned to explain this matter to Old Su and his wife upon his return this time.
(He didn't have to explain to others, but he had to make it clear to Old Su and his wife. Because they were Su Ziyu's parents, the officially recognized in-laws of Longxu's Li Xiao. And more importantly, they truly treated Li Qianfan as their own son!)
To explain to them his relationship with Su Nan Guanyin.
Li Qianfan had to start from when he led Jiao Yin and Murong Mingyuan to march west to the Blackwater Forest.
Because the rumors spread by the 11 noble families about him and Su Nan Guanyin were triggered by the incident where their 26 young masters were collectively castrated in the Blackwater Forest.
A full hour.
Li Qianfan finally recounted his near-death experience in the Blackwater Forest (if he had truly been taken away by Luo Huayin), and how, upon his return, he was furious at the 11 noble families for secretly killing their descendants, framing him, and even shooting him in public at Sijiu Airport. This led him to embark on a bloody slaughter of the noble families.
Old Su and his wife listened as if enchanted.
Finally.
Li Qianfan said sincerely, "I fought in the front, and Su Nan Guanyin cleaned up the mess behind me. We cooperated so well that they couldn't find an opportunity to retaliate. So they resorted to spreading rumors about me and Su Nan Guanyin."
Old Su and his wife subconsciously nodded.
After thinking for a moment.
Li Qianfan decided to also mention the incident from two days ago, where Su Nan Guanyin threatened to commit suicide on the Great Wall to prove her innocence with Li Qianfan.
"Ah?"
Old Su and his wife were truly surprised by Su Nan Yin's spirited nature!
Li Qianfan continued—
"Since they are slandering us, we might as well stain ourselves!"
"Not to mention how important Su Nan Guanyin is to Dark Blade. Even if she wasn't in Dark Blade, I wouldn't let her die while she was taking the blame for me."
"As long as her safety can be ensured, let alone smearing myself, I would pay any price without hesitation."
"At most—"
Li Qianfan said up to this point, and couldn't help but hold Old Su's hand with his left hand and Mother Lan's hand with his right, "I will no longer inherit Longxu! I will take Ziyu and the others and find a place where no one knows us to live a free and unfettered life!"
Ning Xiaolan finally understood what was going on.
She felt deeply guilty.
Since hearing those rumors, she had cursed Su Nan Guanyin as shameless in her heart many times, and blamed her son-in-law for going too far.
After all, Su Nan Guanyin's social status, especially her influence, was far beyond that of Chu Yazhi, Murong Mingyuan, or the first wife of the Bai family in Tiandong.
The relationship between Chu Yazhi and others with Li Qianfan could not shake Li Qianfan's status as the heir of Longxu.
But Su Nan Guanyin could!!
Therefore, Mother Lan harbored considerable dissatisfaction and hostility towards Su Nan Guanyin.
But after understanding what was going on, Ning Xiaolan realized how important Su Nan Guanyin was to Li Qianfan, to Dark Blade, and to the 11 noble families.
It was precisely because of Su Nan Guanyin that Li Wujiang did not have to play the villain and could remain behind the scenes, strategizing and calmly observing the overall situation!
"Qianfan, I'm sorry."
Ning Xiaolan tightly held Li Qianfan's hands and said frankly, "But don't worry, Mom will never again make the foolish mistake of judging a gentleman by a petty mind."
"Hey, I'm your biological son, what's there to say about being sorry or not sorry?"
Li Qianfan gave a sigh, "Besides, you're doing this all for my own good."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Old Su nodded continuously like a bobblehead, "We're all family, what's there to say about being sorry or not sorry? As long as things are explained clearly, there will be no misunderstandings. Oh, Qianfan, if you really want to take Ziyu into seclusion, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can just stay in the mountains south of Qingyun!"
The topic was successfully diverted—
Ning Xiaolan also took the opportunity to say, "Yes, yes. Qianfan, you might not know, but Ziyu's maternal grandparents' home is in the Qingyun mountain area. I grew up there. The roads are remote, but the scenery is beautiful. If you renovate your grandmother's old house, you'll have a large area!"
When talking about the remote yet picturesque hometown, which was like a modern paradise, Ning Xiaolan immediately returned to her childhood.
She chattered on and on.
By the time she finished discussing which room would be best for Li Qianfan and Su Ziyu's future children, it was already midnight.
The food had long since gone cold.
It didn't matter, they could reheat it.
After reheating the food, Ning Xiaolan specifically opened a bottle of wine.
She raised her glass and said, "Come, let's toast to the happy life that Qianfan, Ziyu, and the others will have in Ningjiapu (the name of our old village)."
Wait.
Drinking wine was fine.
The problem was—
"Mom."
Li Qianfan's face was full of disbelief, "Do you really want me and Ziyu to abandon Longxu and live in seclusion at such a young age?"
"Qianfan, since we've gotten to this point, then Mom will speak her mind."
Ning Xiaolan said sincerely, "Actually, I don't care at all whether you inherit Longxu or not, or whether Ziyu can become the Dragon Lord's wife. What you and your father care about most is that you and Ziyu, Hongti, and the others can live out your lives safely."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Old Su became a nodding worm again, "To speak an offensive word to our in-laws, what's so great about being the Lord of Longxu? Isn't it just a hundred years, passing by in the blink of an eye? In the end, no amount of power is more important than living a safe life!"
Li Qianfan didn't know what to say.
"Qianfan, Mom will put it plainly tonight. As long as you and Ziyu can love each other and live a safe life together. Let alone having Hongti and Chu Yazhi around. Even if you bring that legendary Su Nan Guanyin with you to Ningjiapu, your father and I will have no objections!"
Ning Xiaolan solemnly declared, "Your father and I are ordinary people, unable to be more ordinary. But we also understand that if it weren't for your appearance back then, we would have been ruined when Ziyu was in trouble with the Mo family or the Lan family. We firmly believe that you and Ziyu will make the right choice. Your father and I will never be a hindrance to you."
Li Qianfan was very touched—
Then let's raise our glasses and drink!
The three of them ate and chatted.
Unknowingly, it was two in the morning.
"Qianfan, it's getting late."
Ning Xiaolan, who had also drunk nearly half a catty of white wine tonight, had rosy cheeks, which made Old Su keep looking at her. She gave him a fierce glare and raised her wine glass, "Let's drink this last glass and then rest."
Fine.
Glancing at Old Su, who was becoming restless again, Li Qianfan secretly wondered if he should go sleep at Victoria.
Today really wasn't the right time to come!
He had intended to surprise them.
But it turned out to be a scare.
To atone for his sins—
On the morning of New Year's Eve, before all the shops closed for the New Year (most shops closed around ten o'clock this day), he went out to buy a batch of traditional Chinese medicine and made many black pills for Old Su.
All of them had excellent efficacy and almost no side effects.
After receiving the gift from his beloved son-in-law, Old Su was overjoyed.
"Beloved son-in-law, come here."
After hiding the black pills, Old Su pulled Li Qianfan to the living room sofa and said solemnly, "There's something I need to make clear to you."
During the New Year, what could it be?
Why was he so mysterious?
Li Qianfan looked puzzled, glanced at Mother Lan who was wiping the window, and motioned for Old Su to speak!
"Beloved son-in-law."
Old Su pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Can you and Ziyu stop living in this house in the future?"