<h4>Chapter 173: Chapter 173 Change of Attitude</h4>


    Fang Cui’s expression changed slightly; ording to what Zhao Xuefen implied, this meal was only prepared for Lin Ze Ping. As for her and Lin Qingru, Zhao Xuefen had no inclination to cook for them.


    Had it been before, Fang Cui would have already exploded in rage. Now, she was just silently admonishing herself not to lose her temper here and forced a smile instead.


    "Inw, you’re being too polite!" Fang Cuiughed,pletely ignoring the previousment.


    Zhao Xuefen’s face remained indifferent, but inwardly she was already overjoyed: Bitch, weren’t you arrogant before? Not so high and mighty now, are you?


    Watching from behind, Lin Qingru’s face turned white with anger, yet she was unable to speak up. It had been Lin Ze Ping who had picked her up, and she hadn’t even had the chance to speak to Fang Cui. She also hadn’t had the opportunity to inform Fang Cui about the situation with Liao Yuxuan.


    Lin Ze Ping and Su Ping were very affectionate with each other. After exchanging pleasantries, they went straight into the house.


    Upon entering the door, Fang Cui let out a burst of amazement; she waspletely dumbfounded by the vi’s luxurious interior.


    While Lin Ze Ping’s family was also wealthy, wealth was rtive. Compared to the average person, the Lin family could be considered affluent. However, against the vi residents of Longshui Bay, they were only poor.


    In her entire life, Fang Cui had never seen such extravagant decor. This revtion made her smile even more joyously. Regardless of Zhao Xuefen’s attitude towards her, this was, after all, her son-inw’s home!


    Fang Cui nced at Lin Ze Ping and silentlymended her man for his good taste.


    No sooner had everyone entered the living room than a girl peeked out from the kitchen: "Auntie Xue, everything’s ready, shall I start frying now?"


    "Wow, this girl is really beautiful!" Fang Cui eximed.


    This girl was none other than Qi’er, who usually lived at Su Yang’s ce, looking after his daily needs. But since Su Yang was rarely home, she came here to help look after Zhao Xuefen and Su Ping’s meals. She had personally prepared dinner that evening.


    "Alright, let’s start frying now. Qi’er, wait a moment, I’lle help you in a bit!" Zhao Xuefen said with a smile. She was very satisfied with Qi’er; after all, the young girl was obedient and adept.


    "Okay!" Qi’er went back to the kitchen.


    "Who is this girl?" Fang Cui inquired curiously.


    "Su Yang’s... patient," Zhao Xuefen paused, then smiled, "She lives here and takes care of Xiao Yang’s life."


    "Hmm?" Fang Cui’s heart skipped a beat. Such a stunningly beautiful woman, together with Su Yang all day, taking care of his life—how could that be eptable?


    Zhao Xuefen said no more but sneered quietly to herself, increasingly feeling that Lin Qingru was not good enough for Su Yang.


    Although Fang Cui was displeased, she dared not voice her thoughts. Not muchter, Su Yang arrived, and everyone took their seats for the feast to begin.


    After Su Yang’s return, he merely greeted Lin Ze Ping, paying no attention to Fang Cui and Lin Qingru at all.


    Lin Qingru looked at Su Yang with a cold smirk, thinking to herself, "I’ll see how long you can stay happy!"


    Meanwhile, Fang Cui kept her smile fixed for Su Yang; after their several past encounters, she now understood just how capable Su Yang truly was!


    As the rounds of drinks continued, Fang Cui tugged at Lin Ze Ping’s clothing, signaling that he should bring up the matter at hand.


    Lin Ze Ping cleared his throat and said, "Brother Su, our families have known each other for many years now, and Xiao Yang and Qingru’s marriage has been decided for quite some time. What do you say we set a date for it? After all, they aren’t getting any younger!"


    Su Yang’s expression shifted slightly. His greatest concern hade to pass.


    Lin Qingru also frowned tightly, as she could never find the chance to speak with Fang Cui.


    "This matter isn’t urgent, right?" Zhao Xuefen said, "They haven’t even graduated from high school yet?"


    Fang Cui immediately responded with augh, "This year, Qingru is going to take the university entrance exam, and Su Yang, being in his second year of high school, can also take it. They might be off to university soon. It’s better to settle this earlier so they can be at ease!"


    "Let’s talk about this kind of thing after they get into university," Zhao Xuefen feigned nonchnce.


    "Ah, but once they get into university, they’ll meet less often. Today is a good opportunity to talk it over, isn’t it?" Fang Cui said with a smile.


    Zhao Xuefen scoffed internally, she of course knew what Fang Cui was implying.


    Lin Qingru was so anxious she was nearly beside herself. If they really started discussing it, she wouldn’t know how to exin.


    Just then, Su Ping turned to Su Yang and asked softly, "Xiao Yang, what do you think?"


    Su Yang took a deep breath, nced at everyone, and finally said to Lin Ze Ping, "Uncle Lin, I’m sorry, but I don’t think the marriage between Qingru and me is suitable!"


    "What?" Lin Ze Ping was taken aback, and Fang Cui’s expression also changed. Was such a good son-inw about to slip away?


    "Su Yang, don’t be impulsive!" Fang Cui urged anxiously, "You and Qingru have grown up together, childhood sweethearts, innocent friends, all of us have seen your rtionship grow..."


    "Mom!" Lin Qingru promptly interrupted Fang Cui.


    Fang Cui said, "What’s the matter, don’t panic. Su Yang is just being impulsive, that’s not what he means!"


    "It’s not..." Lin Qingru, sweating profusely with anxiety, said, "I’m feeling a bit ufortable in my stomach, can you apany me to the restroom?"


    "You can go by yourself!" said Fang Cui.


    "Mom, pleasee with me!" Lin Qingru, not taking no for an answer, pulled Fang Cui out with her.


    For a moment, the room fell awkwardly silent, Lin Ze Ping took a sip of tea and asked softly, "Xiao Yang, did Qingru do something that upset you?"


    "I just feel we’re not suitable for each other..." Su Yang said softly.


    "Why?" Lin Ze Ping asked in surprise.


    Su Yang was about to answer when his phone suddenly rang. He answered the call, and Hou Shilin’s anxious voice came through, "Brother Su, something... something’s happened. My uncle, he’s been taken away for investigation just now. Our Qingyun Clubhouse, the people from the province have sealed it off, iming there are issues with the assets, they’re starting to inspect us, and all our assets have been frozen!"


    "What?" Su Yang furrowed his brows. This wasn’t a small matter; someone had made a move against the Hou Family?


    At that moment, the door was suddenly kicked open, and Fang Cui stormed in with a livid face, not even making it to the table before she exploded, "Su Yang, you really think highly of yourself, don’t you? You say this marriage isn’t suitable, is that right? Fine, then we’ll do as you say, this engagement is over. In the future, if you dare to pester my daughter Qingru again, see if I’ll let you off!"


    Everyone in the room was stunned, what had happened to Fang Cui? Just a moment ago, she was all smiles, but now she seemed like apletely different person.


    "Fang Cui, watch how you speak!" Lin Ze Ping scolded indignantly.


    "How I speak? Why don’t you ask how they speak?" Fang Cui walked up to the table, mmed her hand on it, and said, "What is this? They haven’t even entered the door, acting all high and mighty. Oh, now that they’ve hooked up with the Hou Family, they really think they’ve be a wealthy family?"