Chapter 127: The Su Family Are All Cut From the Same Cloth

With Shen Wanjun himself bearing witness, the scene became all the more astonishing, and Su Weimin’s arguments from moments ago were overturned in an instant.

Su Weimin could hardly believe that the truth behind the incident was actually like this. It was utterly beyond anything he had expected.

Given Shen Wanjun’s status and position, there was no way he would fabricate such a story. Since he had emphasized it so firmly in person, it had to be the truth.

They had initially thought that surviving this crisis was nothing more than a desperate escape from certain ruin, brought about by sheer good fortune and the support of the Shangjing Consortium.

Who could have imagined that, from beginning to end, everything had actually been arranged by his son-in-law? It was simply inconceivable.

For five whole years, as Ye Tianlin’s father-in-law, Su Weimin had considered himself the person who knew Ye Tianlin’s circumstances best. The identity of the Ye family’s young master had already been astonishing enough. Yet who could have expected another identity to emerge in the blink of an eye?

Could it be that the Shangjing Consortium had stepped in this time not to reclaim the young master’s lost position, but to slap the matriarch in the face and force her to acknowledge reality?

At that thought, Su Weimin was overwhelmed with emotion. He stood there like a stunned wooden statue, completely dazed and unable to recover for a long time.

Gao Yulan was no less shocked. Her mind had gone blank as she sat motionless on the hospital bed, unable to utter a single word.

Seeing this, Shen Wanjun finally breathed a sigh of relief. He then clasped his hands toward Ye Tianlin and bowed slightly.

“Supreme Lord, after this meeting, the Ye family will certainly not be able to hold out for much longer. In truth, the matriarch is merely putting up a stubborn front.”

“Furthermore, Miss Su’s promotion procedures have all been completed. Once she is discharged and returns to work at the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, everything will proceed naturally.”

“Of course, besides Miss Su, I would personally suggest promoting Mr. Su and Madam Gao as well. I will make separate arrangements for their positions.”

Upon hearing such wonderful news, Su Weimin reacted at once. He slapped his forehead and burst into an excited laugh.

“Excellent, excellent! Promote me as well. Let me enjoy the feeling for once!”

Just as Su Weimin was reveling in his delight, Ye Tianlin suddenly raised his hand and rejected the proposal without hesitation.

“Ruolan’s promotion is enough. The rest of you can forget about it. People should do work suited to their abilities, and I understand that perfectly well.”

Su Weimin’s smile abruptly froze. The veins on his forehead bulged as he angrily demanded, “Ye Tianlin, what exactly do you mean? You’re refusing to show me any respect in front of Chairman Shen?”

“You’re the one who keeps refusing to believe me. Besides, your abilities really aren’t sufficient. Wouldn’t it be better to remain an ordinary employee and enjoy a quiet retirement?” Ye Tianlin shrugged.

“I may be getting older, but don’t assume that I, Su Weimin, have lost my fighting spirit!” Su Weimin’s lips twitched as he cursed inwardly. This was absolutely deliberate.

Su Ruolan hurriedly intervened. “Dad, just follow Tianlin’s arrangements. At a time like this, stop making things more difficult.”

Gao Yulan came to her senses and immediately cast Su Weimin a look of contempt.

“My wonderful son-in-law is remarkably capable. If he arranged things this way, then he naturally has his reasons. Besides, who doesn’t know that you only want a promotion so you can show off in front of outsiders? That’s all you’re good for!”

Su Weimin’s face turned livid from the retort. Seeing that Shen Wanjun was still present, however, he could only swallow his anger and sit down fuming.

Only after Shen Wanjun had left the hospital did Su Weimin finally speak.

“Ye Tianlin, you really didn’t show me any respect. I’m your father-in-law, after all, yet you didn’t even give me a chance at a promotion!”

As he spoke, Su Weimin suddenly seemed to think of something. His expression changed, and he asked suspiciously, “Could this all have been a smokescreen from the very beginning?”

“What smokescreen?” Su Ruolan raised an eyebrow.

“Su Weimin, you’d better stop talking nonsense. I don’t want to hear any more of your ridiculous theories. Every member of your Su family is exactly the same. Thankfully, my daughter didn’t inherit any of your family’s shortcomings!” Gao Yulan glared at him. She had only just begun celebrating and did not want the entire affair to end in disappointment, just as it had at the Su family villa.

Su Weimin rose to his feet and straightened his back.

“If Ye Tianlin really possesses genuine authority, then why would he refuse to give me a promotion? No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t make sense. Am I, Su Weimin, truly that incompetent?”

“So, in my opinion, this is definitely a smokescreen. Ye Tianlin isn’t the true controller of the Shangjing Consortium at all. He’s merely a substitute placed in the public eye by the people behind it!”

“And Shen Wanjun’s performance just now must have been deliberately staged as well. They’re simply putting on a convincing show from beginning to end. Yes... that must be it!”

Having finished, Su Weimin thoughtfully stroked his chin and nodded firmly.

Ye Tianlin and Su Ruolan exchanged several glances, having long since lost the desire to explain anything further. Faced with Su Weimin’s behavior, they seriously began wondering whether they should take advantage of their being in the hospital and send him to the psychiatric department for an examination—to determine who, in the end, was truly beyond saving.

“Shut up! Stop spreading alarmist nonsense. After this, I swear I’ll never believe another word you say!” Gao Yulan grabbed the pillow from the hospital bed and hurled it straight at Su Weimin’s face.

Su Weimin caught the pillow and replied righteously, “This is called being prepared for danger in times of peace. What would an old woman like you know? In any case, I won’t blindly trust anything. Ye Tianlin is most likely just a substitute the Shangjing Consortium has presented to the outside world, all to ensure that the true identity of the Supreme Lord remains concealed!”

“Dad, I’ll take you to the psychiatric department for an examination. Let’s see whether the car accident damaged your brain.” Su Ruolan reached out and seized Su Weimin.

Ye Tianlin curled his lips into a mischievous smile and grabbed Su Weimin as well, nodding.

“Exactly, exactly. We need to get you examined immediately. It wouldn’t do to delay your condition. After all, you’re my father-in-law.”

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