Li Xiu Si, who had served as the Director of the "Eastern Depot" in Longxu for twenty years, was currently furious.
If it weren't for his concern for the young madam's safety, Li Xiu Si would have already dealt with Pu Bucheng severely when Pu Bucheng harshly demanded he put his hands on his head and squat down.
Let alone a dozen airport security guards.
Even if dozens more appeared, Li Xiu Si and his men were absolutely confident they could kill them all within five minutes!
"What?"
Pu Bucheng's expression visibly changed: "You, you're from Longxu!?"
A three-year-old child might not know what the two words "Longxu" represented.
But if Pu Bucheng didn't even know about Longxu, then he shouldn't even bother living.
As the young madam, under the order of Empress Dowager Feng Xiao, had personally come to Hancheng to search for the descendant of the Miao Jiang Gu King, who had reportedly arrived in Hancheng only a few years ago; Li Xiu Si, who had personally volunteered to escort her to ensure her safety, was now feeling not only anger but also humiliation.
The Director of Longxu's Eastern Depot—
To put it bluntly: "The top leader of Hancheng, Cui Lin Zhi, upon hearing that the Director of Longxu's Eastern Depot had personally come to Hancheng, would definitely put aside all other arrangements and come to the airport to greet her. Although Hancheng, like Dongyang, falls within the sphere of influence of the Moses family, offending high-ranking officials of Longxu would mean no good outcome."
In a private room on the second floor of the airport.
Upon clearly hearing Li Xiu Si state that they were from Longxu, Tang Xiao Ni's mind flashed with a sudden realization.
She abruptly realized who those two young women were.
The one in the red dress was Li Qian Fan's confidante, Mo Hong Ti.
The one in the white dress could only be Li Qian Fan's wife, Su Zi Yu!
Besides these two, there were no other two women in Longxu around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old (in Longxu, women were either Li Xiao's wives or his daughters) who could command such authority in front of Li Xiu Si (of course, Tang Xiao Ni didn't know Li Xiu Si).
Most crucially, Tang Xiao Ni had already known that Su Zi Yu and Mo Hong Ti had gone to Longxu.
After confirming Su Zi Yu's identity, Tang Xiao Ni slowly retracted her phone and closed the window.
Her mood suddenly plummeted to an unprecedented low.
She lost all interest in observing the situation outside.
She slid down the windowsill, bit by bit, until she was sitting on the ground.
Hugging her knees, she looked up at the sky and continued to space out.
Before meeting Su Zi Yu, Tang Xiao Ni's mind was filled with impure thoughts of being held by Li Qian Fan.
But after realizing Su Zi Yu's identity, Tang Xiao Ni suddenly thought of an Arabic numeral.
3.
No matter how much she loved Li Qian Fan, and no matter how obsessed Li Qian Fan was with holding her, it couldn't change the fact that she was a number 3.
This made her feel like a despicable thief.
She had stolen the best thing from Su Zi Yu behind her back!
"Brother Qian Fan, when you wanted to get rid of Du Jun back then, why didn't you come to Sijiu to find me? You clearly promised that you would marry me when I grew up. I've been waiting desperately for you to marry me all these years. But you silently married someone else. Leaving your Little Tang Ni to be relegated to a mistress stealing someone else's husband."
Tang Xiao Ni sat numbly on the floor, unsure how long she had been in a daze before murmuring these words.
Tang Xiao Ni's basic maidenly reserve and self-esteem were completely revived at this moment.
But compared to happiness, which was more important: reserve and self-esteem?
"Of course, happiness is more important."
"My happiness comes from my love with Brother Qian Fan."
"As long as I can be held by him—"
"What are reserve and self-esteem worth?"
"Why should I feel guilty and think of myself as a thief just because I saw Su Zi Yu?"
"She just got lucky to marry Brother Qian Fan."
"But Brother Qian Fan and I are childhood sweethearts."
"Besides, I'm not the only one stealing Brother Qian Fan's affection."
"There are four from the Su family!"
"They are all dignified and have no guilt, why should I be so sentimental?"
"Tang Xiao Ni, you truly are a little slut."
Tang Xiao Ni suddenly saw the light. The sorrow that had been floating in her eyes instantly vanished.
She slapped herself lightly and scrambled up, looking out the window again.
However, Su Zi Yu and the others were already gone.
Only those security guards, whose faces had been severely slapped by Li Xiu Si and whose cheeks were swollen, were still on duty at the passage entrance.
Tang Xiao Ni had no intention of telling Li Qian Fan about meeting Su Zi Yu here.
Some things are better left unsaid.
But she was genuinely curious about why Su Zi Yu had suddenly come to Hancheng.
The sky.
Gradually darkened.
Within the Qingwa architectural complex in Hancheng, a place cherished by the top leaders of all generations,
Cui Lin Zhi, the top leader of Hancheng, and his family were warmly entertaining the young madam from Longxu, Su Zi Yu.
"Respected Young Madam, I apologize for the offense caused by the airport security at the airport."
Cui Lin Zhi bowed slightly, his face grave, and apologized sincerely.
Mo Hong Ti, walking half a step behind Su Zi Yu and accompanying her, suddenly had a moment of disorientation upon seeing this.
Who was Cui Lin Zhi?
And what was his status?
Yet, he showed such a low posture in front of Su Zi Yu.
If this were before last year—
Before she met Li Qian Fan, even if Mo Hong Ti knelt at the Qingwa architectural complex for three days and three nights, they wouldn't have seen her.
But simply because Sister Hong Ti knew Li Qian Fan, and now, upon arriving in Hancheng for personal matters; not only was she personally invited to visit the Qingwa architectural complex by Cui Lin Zhi, but she was also treated as a top VIP.
Mo Hong Ti had to sigh at how magical fate was.
In fact,
It wasn't just Mo Hong Ti who had a dream-like illusion.
Su Zi Yu felt the same!
Although before coming, Father-in-law Li had casually instructed her: "If Cui Lin Zhi finds out you're here and insists on inviting you to his home, don't be polite or reserved. Although our Longxu and Hancheng have no particular ties, if Cui Lin Zhi offends you, I can make him regret it with just one phone call (Cui Lin Zhi's position as Hancheng's top leader still required the approval of Brother Shan from the Moses family)."
But when Cui Lin Zhi truly stood before her with such a respectful attitude, Su Zi Yu still doubted if she was dreaming.
At this moment.
Su Zi Yu finally profoundly understood how intoxicating the status of the Young Madam of Longxu was!
"Mr. Cui is too kind. Actually, Zi Yu's visit to your country this time is for a personal matter. If not for a slight incident at the airport, I wouldn't have troubled Mr. Cui."
After resting in the hotel for half the day, Su Zi Yu came to the Qingwa architectural complex for a visit tonight. To show her respect to Cui Lin Zhi, she had specifically changed into a black off-the-shoulder evening gown; donned long black veils, and her hair was elaborately coiffed, making her look exceptionally noble.
If Old Father Su of Qingyun were present—
Even if he were to slap himself several times, he wouldn't believe that this young woman, who exuded an aura that naturally made Cui Lin Zhi unconsciously bow, was the old cow he had painstakingly raised for 27 years.
In just a few months!
Su Zi Yu's temperament had undergone a change that even her parents wouldn't believe.
The saying "environment changes people" was not spoken lightly.
"I know."
Cui Lin Zhi chuckled slightly and said in a low voice, "The treatment of your country's citizens at the airport, I..."
Seeing his hesitant words, how could Su Zi Yu not understand what he wanted to say?
"Mr. Cui, you don't need to explain to me."
Su Zi Yu said faintly, "Neither our Longxu nor the Moses family will interfere in the subtle struggles within the rules in various national regions, including your country. This is also a customary rule among the four global powers, including our Longxu. To interfere in this matter based solely on the identity of the Young Madam of Longxu would be equivalent to unilaterally breaking the rules jointly established by the four powers."
She was right.
Although the four global powers could, at any moment, start a war that affected millions of citizens due to a mere verbal dispute; it was precisely because of this that they were more cautious in maintaining the fragile balance that had been hard-won in various aspects.
They would never easily interfere in normal international struggles.
"Thank you for your understanding, Young Madam."
Cui Lin Zhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned to introduce his family to Su Zi Yu.
Beside him stood a beautiful and noble woman in her thirties, wearing a purple backless evening gown.
"Young Madam, allow me to introduce."
Cui Lin Zhi pointed to the woman in the purple dress and politely introduced her to Su Zi Yu: "This is my wife, Lin Xiu Yan."
Cui Lin Zhi was already in his early sixties.
But Lin Xiu Yan was only around thirty, looking almost like his daughter, and was definitely a remarriage.
"Hello, Young Madam. Welcome to Hancheng."
Lin Xiu Yan also bowed slightly, extended her right hand to Su Zi Yu, and said, "Hello, Madam."
Su Zi Yu extended her hand as well, and after lightly shaking hands with Lin Xiu Yan, she genuinely praised, "Madam, you are quite beautiful."
"Thank you for your compliment, Young Madam. You are equally beautiful."
Lin Xiu Yan smiled gracefully, and after a light handshake with Su Zi Yu, she stepped aside, allowing Cui Lin Zhi to introduce other family members to Su Zi Yu.
Cui Lin Zhi began to introduce his daughter to Su Zi Yu: "Young Madam, this is my daughter, Cui Ying Shun."
Cui Ying Shun quickly extended both hands and bowed deeply to Su Zi Yu: "Young Madam, I am deeply honored by your visit to my home."
"Miss, you are too kind."
Su Zi Yu, seeing their politeness, also bowed slightly and extended her hand when her peripheral vision caught a scene that made her gasp in astonishment.
Lin Xiu Yan, who had just shaken hands with her—
Had quietly taken out a handkerchief, wiped the right hand that had shaken hands with Su Zi Yu, and then, under the pretense of picking up a wine glass, discarded the handkerchief into a waste bin behind the door.