Chapter 116: Impractical

Faced with this situation, Ye Tiancheng was greatly surprised. He had thought Ye Tianlin was merely bragging to save face, deliberately putting on a show here. Who would have expected Ye Tianlin to claim that he had already instructed Hong Jiannian beforehand to then arrive at the Su family villa and verify everything!

This scene caught Ye Tiancheng completely off guard. If Hong Jiannian truly appeared at the Su family villa, it would mean that every word Ye Tianlin spoke was absolutely true!

Not only Ye Tiancheng, but even the entire Su family was thrown into a state of panic!

Just at this crucial moment, Su Weimin suddenly stepped forward, grabbing Ye Tianlin with a very embarrassed expression, his brows furrowed anxiously as he said, “Ye Tianlin, don’t be stubborn. This kind of thing is simply impossible.”

“Good son-in-law, we understand how you feel now, but this really can’t happen,” Gao Yulan said with a forlorn look. She had been hoping Ye Tianlin would offer some hope and finally prove them wrong, yet now he was making such unrealistic claims.

Seeing this, Ye Tiancheng was momentarily stunned, then his face lit up with sudden understanding. If even Ye Tianlin’s father- and mother-in-law believed it was impossible, it must be another false alarm. He almost believed it himself—there was no way Hong Jiannian would come!

So Ye Tiancheng said resolutely, “Ye Tianlin, I think you should stop deceiving yourself. If what you say were credible, how could your in-laws look like this? Who are you trying to scare?”

Old Master Su breathed a sigh of relief again and immediately nodded in agreement. “Young Master Tiancheng is absolutely right. Ye Tianlin has no chance of turning things around now.”

Su Zhengjun chimed in, “Exactly. If he really had such capabilities, the Ye family clan would be well aware. So this is definitely nonsense!”

Su Yicai sneered, “Ye Tianlin, just admit it quickly, or you’ll really become a joke!”

Su Yixue laughed uproariously, “He’s always been a colossal joke. Not a single word he says matches reality!”

At that moment, Su Weimin felt utterly humiliated and lost all courage to stay at the villa. Without waiting for Ye Tianlin’s response, he forcefully dragged him into a Land Rover and slammed the door shut.

“Let’s go, quickly!” Gao Yulan climbed into the passenger seat, urgently signaling to hurry.

“I have never been so embarrassed in my life,” Su Weimin said without hesitation, flooring the accelerator as if fleeing for his life, tailing out of the Su family villa in disgrace.

“Dad, this is really…” Ye Tianlin sat in the back seat, speechless at their behavior. They could have waited just a few more minutes for the truth to come out, but instead, they dragged him into the car like they were driving him to his doom!

While driving, Su Weimin said, “Enough, I won’t blame you for bragging this time. After all, you ended up like this because of Rulan. I’m not an unreasonable person.”

“Good son-in-law, I never expected you to give so much for Rulan. It’s just a pity the Ye family doesn’t approve. Now even the capital’s financial consortium is trying to push us out,” Gao Yulan said tearfully.

“Well, we’ll just start over. Our family has endured all kinds of hardships before,” Su Weimin gritted his teeth, his eyes red with frustration.

Seeing this, Ye Tianlin could only shake his head helplessly, thinking that they would have another chance to meet in the evening. At worst, he would bring the couple along then.

Elsewhere, after Ye Tianlin left, laughter erupted throughout the Su family villa. Relatives couldn’t help but pile on with harsh words.

Old Master Su beamed and quickly gestured to Ye Tiancheng, “Young Master Tiancheng, since you’re here, why not come inside and sit for a while? Today is my eightieth birthday, and you are our honored guest!”

At this, Old Master Su hurriedly exchanged meaningful glances with Su Yixue.

Su Yixue, not a fool, immediately caught on and stepped forward with an exaggerated pose. “Young Master Tiancheng, you helped us tremendously this time. Otherwise, what would become of our family? Please stay for a meal before you leave!”

“I’m sorry. I only came to find an excuse to humiliate Ye Tianlin. I have no interest in your Su family’s birthday celebration,” Ye Tiancheng replied coldly and turned on his heel, leaving Su Yixue in an awkward silence.

Old Master Su pursed his lips, trying to smooth things over. “Young Master Tiancheng is very busy and doesn’t have time to waste on us. Besides, everyone knows the situation clearly now—Ye Tianlin will never turn things around.”

“Old Master is right. No matter what happens, our Su family lives comfortably. I want to see for myself how miserable the capital’s financial consortium will make their end!” Su Zhengjun said venomously.

Just as all the relatives were about to enter the main hall to continue the birthday festivities, a Bentley arrived outside, fashionably late.

“Whose car is that?” Old Master Su looked up.

“A Bentley?!” Su Yicai was taken aback.

“Could it be…” Su Yixue held her breath.

“Could it really be the eldest young master of the overseas Hong family, Hong Jiannian?” Su Zhengjun swallowed hard, a terrible premonition creeping over him.