Su Yao originally thought that this was actually no different from doing business. No matter what happened between Old Lady Su and Su Rong in their last life, they had no interactions in this life, let alone any affection between them.
She also thought that if she wanted to gain their trust and help, she should at least demonstrate her own value first.
But Su Rong's reaction was beyond her expectations.
She was a little unable to adapt for a moment. After all, she should have been accustomed to fighting alone. She had never thought of getting help without asking for anything in return before.
Except Song Heng, no one has ever treated her like this.
Thinking of this name, Su Yao's heart moved and he took a deep breath.
Everything will get better, just like this time Cheng Dingan is not her fiancé yet, Su Xingxuan and Su An cannot decide her marriage at all.
She and Su Rong accompanied Old Madam Su and Mrs. He for dinner before they said goodbye to them and left, returning to their own courtyard. However, Mrs. Su San was already waiting for her in the room.
When Jinping saw her coming back, he walked towards her quickly and told her in a low voice: "The third wife has been here for a while. We said you went to the old lady's place, and she said she was waiting for you..."
Su Yao didn't have any special reaction. He nodded and walked inside. The maid lifted the curtain, and she turned around the antique shelf and saw Mrs. Su San sitting at the table by the south window with a cup of tea, looking at a plum tree outside.
Hearing the noise, Mrs. Su San turned around, looked at Su Yao with a complicated look, and asked her to sit next to her.
Su Yao sat down opposite her as she said. Mrs. Su San asked her without waiting for her to speak: "The old lady asked you to come over. What did you say? Your brother..."
Mrs. Su San paused, her face a little tired. She was really annoyed by all the troubles at home these days. After a pause, she said, "I know he is not very kind to you. This child has been spoiled since childhood. It's not his fault. He grew up with Ruyi and they did everything together. It's possible that he can't change in a short time."
As she spoke, she rubbed her brows and said, "It is inevitable that there will be conflicts between brothers and sisters. He is immature, so as a sister, you should give in to him more. Over time, he will naturally know your good points. In front of your grandmother, you should be more sensible and don't say things that you shouldn't say. No matter how good your grandmother is, you have to understand that we are your parents and brothers. Rong Ge'er and the others are a level apart..."
Mrs. Su San looked at Su Yao deeply. Seeing that she remained silent, she felt even more annoyed: "I know you blame us for not bringing you back earlier. This time your brother and Ruyi made a mistake, and we didn't make the decision for you from the beginning..."
She sighed, "Yaoyao, adults have their own difficulties, do you understand? Just like me and your father, we are trembling with fear to protect this family. This family may seem grand to outsiders, but it is actually shaky inside. Your eldest brother is a good person, but he has a lame leg after all, and the old lady still refuses to let go... You have to understand that you are the daughter of the third wife, and we all rise and fall together. If your father becomes an uncle, you will be the real daughter of the uncle's family, and your future will naturally be bright and glorious."
Su Yao felt a little bored.
In her previous life, Master Su San got the title of Earl of Yongding as she wished, but her life did not get any better.
She just lowered her head and responded: "I know."
Mrs. Su San stared at her, as if she wanted to see clearly whether what she said was true or false.
After a long time, Mrs. Su San told the story of Su Xingxuan being sent to the farm. She sighed, "Xiaoyao, your father has already taken revenge on you and wants to send her back to the Shen family. Ruyi has grown up in the rich and noble mansion, and this is the cruelest punishment for her. You should understand how much your father and I value you. No matter what, you are always our biological daughter."
As she spoke, she shook Su Yao's hand and said, "Your father and I have always put a lot of thought into planning for you."
As she spoke, she had already walked to the door. This sentence happened to be heard by Liu Jia. Her face suddenly turned pale. She glanced at Su Yao out of the corner of her eye, then she helped Mrs. Su San's hand down the stairs.
Su Yao stood in the corridor and looked at Mrs. Su San's back. Just as she was about to go in, Mother Shen came in from outside in a hurry. It was so cold, but she was sweating all over. When she saw Su Yao, she said, "Miss! Miss, something's wrong!"
She didn't have time to catch her breath. She walked up the stairs and came to Su Yao's side. She told Su Yao in a panic: "Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen's store was smashed!"
Su Yao stopped immediately. The thrush on the corridor was still chirping. She raised her eyebrows and looked at Mother Shen. She turned back to the house and waited until Mother Shen came in before asking, "What's going on?"
"Didn't you ask me to send a message to Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen, asking them to pick up the third young lady if they received a notice from the Su family?" Mother Shen was very anxious. "Who knew that not long after I went there, someone brought people to make trouble, saying that the fabrics sold by the Shen family's Couduan shop were defective and were being sold as good quality goods. They smashed their shop without giving any explanation, and even beat up the young master..."
The cup of tea that Mrs. Su San drank earlier had not yet been taken away. Su Yao took a glance and then retracted his gaze, curling the corners of his mouth coldly: "Godfather, godmother, do you know who did it?"
In fact, there is no need to guess any more.
The Shen couple are businessmen, and they are very tactful and considerate in doing business. They usually believe in making money through harmony, and they try not to offend anyone if possible. If they were to say who they really offended after coming to the capital, the only one left would be Su An.
Mother Shen looked at her face and said softly, "They didn't say it explicitly, but ever since the Su family sent someone to ask them to take the third young lady home, the store has been in turmoil. Several incidents have occurred in just two days. Also, today I saw from afar that Manager Liu seemed to be watching the fun in the crowd."
Steward Liu is in charge of the carriages and horses in the mansion. He is also the husband of the inner courtyard steward Liu and the father of the girl named An Ying who is beside Su Xingxuan.
By this calculation, Su Xingxuan's reaction was really quick.
He had just been sent out, and he was already eager to come back before he could even get a foothold in the farm.
"That's fine." Su Yao smiled faintly, and said in a cold tone: "Since she doesn't want to go back to the Shen family, then she doesn't have to go back."
The Shen family didn't owe her anything. She thought of herself as a noble young lady and didn't take the Shen couple seriously at all. If she returned to the Shen family, she would only bring disaster to the family.
If she doesn't want to go back, then let her do it.
Mother Shen was stunned.