311: Other Plans

"How can this work?" Su Dajiang felt it wasn't appropriate. "We should at least inform her."

Su Chuanjuan's eyes rolled twice as she schemed, "Alright then, just inform her. Since that's the case, let her meet Lin Auntie's nephew first!"

"Yes! That's how it should be. Aunt Lin is well-intentioned, giving Yan Yan more options!" Su Dajiang agreed.

"Okay. You set the date with them first! Once they've set theirs, we can discuss ours for another day," Su Chuanjuan suggested.

"Let's do it that way."

"Dad, there's something I need to remind you of. Don't tell Yan Yan that I introduced someone to her. Let her meet Lin Auntie's first. If it doesn't work out, then we can talk about my suggestion!" Su Chuanjuan advised.

"Why? Why can't we tell her?" Wei Guiqin asked, a bit confused.

"You know Yan Yan's temper. I'm afraid if she hears that I also introduced someone, she won't want to go. Then she might purposely say she likes Lin Auntie's recommendation, and my efforts will be in vain," Su Chuanjuan explained.

"Right, right, right. Let's do it that way!" Wei Guiqin agreed, reminding her husband, "Did you hear? Since it's for Yan Yan's good, let her take each blind date seriously! Choose someone she likes and who comes from a good family."

"You're talking like a good mother now," Su Dajiang nodded approvingly.

When Su Hanyan finished work, she received a call from her father, Su Dajiang, asking her to go on a blind date.

"Dad, I'm not going," Hanyan refused decisively. "Didn't I tell you? I'll decide my own marriage. I want to choose someone I like."

"But if you never go on a blind date, how will you find someone you like?" Su Dajiang pressed.

"Well..." Hanyan hesitated. "Dad, to be honest with you, I already have someone!"

"What?" Su Dajiang was surprised.

"Shh!" Hanyan quickly hushed him. "Dad, lower your voice. I don't want anyone else to know about this yet!"

"But you have to let me know, right? Who is he?" Su Dajiang insisted.

"Do you remember Dr. Jin who saved you?" Hanyan's smile softened, her eyes gentle. "I'm dating him! Dad, I really like him."

"A doctor! A doctor is good! A doctor is good!" Su Dajiang's impression of Dr. Jin was fuzzy, but the profession was respectable. At least someone like him had knowledge, ability, and vision, completely suitable for his youngest daughter. "You went to deliver food to him last time? How could you hide this from Dad? When you have a chance, bring him over so we can meet him."

"The timing isn't right," Hanyan smiled. "When it is, I'll definitely bring him to meet you."

"Okay, okay!" Su Dajiang agreed repeatedly.

"In that case, I won't meet the person you introduced to me."

"Well, under these circumstances, it really wouldn't be appropriate to meet him. Let's do this: you focus on your relationship with Dr. Jin, and I'll talk to Aunt Lin about canceling this."

"Thanks, Dad."

After hanging up, Su Chuanjuan returned home with Wei Guiqin from their walk. Seeing her father had just hung up the phone, she hurriedly asked, "How did it go? Did you arrange everything?"

"Yan Yan has someone already," Su Dajiang waved his hand. "Since that's the case, forget it! Let her handle it herself."

"She has someone?" Su Chuanjuan unwillingly asked, "Where is this person from?"

"She didn't say, and I didn't press her for details."

"Is she probably lying?" Wei Guiqin guessed immediately.

"I think so," Su Chuanjuan thought for a moment, a smile appearing on her face. She had other plans. "Dad, since she said that, just leave it be! Let her handle it herself."

....

Before going to bed that night, Su Chuanjuan returned home. Her husband, Li Baojun, sat on the bed, his face flushed red from drinking, his bare shoulders slumped.

Seeing her come back, Li Baojun sat up and asked, "How did it go? Did you manage to arrange the marriage? Is my cousin willing to meet the person?"

312: Making Connections

Su Chuanjuan undressed as she spoke, "She's unwilling. That girl is stubborn. I don't know what she's thinking. She's this old and still not planning to get married!"

"Did you tell her about my friend's conditions?"

"I did."

"And she still isn't willing?"

"Yeah." Su Chuanjuan washed her face and climbed into bed, leaning against Li Baojun's chest. "I don't know what she wants. I heard she already has a boyfriend, but who knows if it's true or not..."

"Regardless of whether it's true or not, my friend is very wealthy. He even plans to open a big hotel! If we can get a share of that, we'll be set for life." Li Baojun touched Su Chuanjuan's face, his mind busy with calculations. "If we can arrange for my cousin to marry him, we'll be connected!"

"Are you so sure your wealthy friend would be interested in Hanyan?" Su Chuanjuan grabbed his hand, which was wandering on her face. "My sister used to be quite easy to handle, but now she's unpredictable. If she opens her mouth, she can choke you to death."

Li Baojun chuckled softly, "You're right. My cousin really has changed. She's even more attractive now than before. I think my cousin is becoming more and more charming."

Su Chuanjuan's eyes widened, her brows instantly furrowing. She slapped Li Baojun across the face with her hand, "What? Do you still have any ideas about her?"

Li Baojun was slapped in the face, grabbing Su Chuanjuan's hair and throwing her onto the bed. Rolling over, he sat on her waist and squeezed her neck with his hand, "You're amazing! You dare slap me again! Let me warn you, if there's a next time, I won't be so nice."

Su Chuanjuan's face turned pale with fear, quickly nodding.

"That's more like it." Li Baojun let go of her, ordering her to fetch water and bring cigarettes. "Pour me a glass of water and bring me a cigarette."

Su Chuanjuan complied.

Li Baojun gestured for her to come closer, "Come here, massage my legs."

"Li Baojun, don't push your luck." Su Chuanjuan muttered with a serious face, "You weren't like this right after we got married. Now you're just making a few bucks, and your temper's gotten big! "

"I'm a man. A man's face can't be slapped around by you women." Li Baojun squinted and blew out a smoke ring, "Alright, stop being upset. Tomorrow, go get some money and buy two pieces of clothes at the mall."

"Okay." Su Chuanjuan smiled again.

"Don't get too excited. Pay attention to your cousin's marriage. Let them meet each other, and take it step by step. This is not just for me but also for your happiness, even for the happiness of your whole family." Li Baojun said, "My friend is going to build a big hotel! It's a big piece of meat, and we have to participate..."

"I know. I've figured out what to do. Tell your friend that I'll bring Hanyan to meet him at six o'clock tomorrow afternoon."

"Will Hanyan listen to you?"

"She will. Don't worry, I have a way." Su Chuanjuan whispered in Li Baojun's ear for a while, and both of them laughed.

"You're quite clever." Li Baojun rolled over and pressed her down on the bed. "Come on, serve your man well! I won't divorce you in this life!"

313: Playing Rough

"Pah!" Su Chuanjuan spat at him. "You dare divorce me!"

"If you don't want me to divorce you, hurry up and give birth to a son and a daughter for me! I'm this old already, and my knees are childless. My old lady at home isn't happy about it. Hurry up, come a few more times, I won't believe it anymore..."

"You shameless!"

The couple laughed and joked for a while. Soon, the lights went out, and ambiguous sounds came from the room...

...

The wind turned hot. Outside the window, cicadas buzzed loudly. It was already past five in the afternoon, and the sunlight was still glaring, signaling the arrival of summer.

Su Hanyan held a pen in her mouth, looking out the window, calculating how to review tonight. The wind gently blew her hair, bringing a tingling sensation to her cheeks.

She enjoyed this feeling, her lips curling slightly into a faint smile.

"Young lady, daydreaming?" Zhu Lin walked softly to her side and whispered in her ear.

Su Hanyan startled and immediately snapped back to reality. "Pah pah pah! You're the one daydreaming! I'm thinking about studying!"

"Tsk tsk tsk." Zhu Lin pursed her lips. "Yeah right! I bet you were on the phone with Dr. Jin, making plans to watch a movie together tonight?"

"Sure! You eavesdropper!" Su Hanyan jumped up to chase her.

The two of them laughed and played around the table.

"What do you mean eavesdropping! I just happened to come in and heard you on the phone. If you didn't want me to hear, you shouldn't have answered!" Zhu Lin teased her. "When are we having the wedding candies?"

"Sooner rather than later!"

They continued to play around when suddenly the phone on the table rang.

"Quick, quick, quick, it's Dr. Jin calling you." Zhu Lin urged her.

Su Hanyan picked up the phone immediately, her voice full and enthusiastic. "Hello..."

"It's me, Yan Yan! Your second sister!" Su Chuanjuan's voice came through.

"Oh, it's you?" Su Hanyan's smile immediately faded upon hearing her voice. Her whole demeanor instantly deflated. "What's up? Tell me!"

"Yan Yan, come out quick, second sister has something to talk to you about."

[you need to fall into a ditch and never come back]

"What's the matter? I'm at work!"

"It's urgent! Come out quickly!"

"Second sister, you better stop!" Su Hanyan said seriously. "If it's some mess, don't come looking for me. You know my attitude!"

"Oh my little niece, can we skip the useless talk? Come out quickly, alright? If you don't come out, I'll come in to find you!" Su Chuanjuan coaxed her with kind words.

"You're acting really strange!" Su Hanyan felt something was off. Su Chuanjuan never sought her out like this before.

She must be up to something.

"Oh my! Are you trying to scare me to death? I'm your sister after all. I could sell you off! Hurry up and come out, okay?" Su Chuanjuan, seeing her silence, played her trump card. "Your brother-in-law just had a car accident and has been taken to the morgue. I managed to get him out myself. Just consider it a good deed and lend a hand, okay? Just come out and help me out!"

Before she could finish her sentence, Li Baojun suddenly slapped the phone, pointed at her nose, and cursed, "Are you cursing me? I was perfectly fine, but with just one word from you, you sent me straight to the morgue."

314: Ruined with One Sentence

"I had no other choice, did I? My younger sister doesn't care about anything now. If I didn't make it sound serious, would she have come?" Su Chuanjuan argued emphatically.

"But you didn't have to say I was dead!"

"Then who should I say? Your mom? Your sister? It has nothing to do with Yan Yan!"

"You... Are you serious?" Li Baojun glared at her. "Su Chuanjuan, don't push me too far. In your house, I've always given you face! If you think my patience is easy to exploit, we're done!"

"Annoying." Su Chuanjuan was about to curse, but seeing her man's increasingly unpleasant expression, she smiled, took out a handkerchief from her pocket, and wiped his forehead. "Look how hot you are! Don't be angry anymore. If I didn't say this, Yan Yan wouldn't have come out!"

"Are you sure saying this will make her come out?"

"Sure." Su Chuanjuan affirmed, "Life and death are serious matters. Even if she doesn't want to care, she will come out to see. Yan Yan is smart, but not to the point of being unreasonable."

Li Baojun's eyes widened like light bulbs. "You know life and death are serious matters! Yet you could just ruin it with one sentence..."

"Okay, okay... Don't be angry anymore, can you?" Su Chuanjuan placated him with a smile. "As I said, those who aim for big things must be tough on themselves! If you want to climb that connection, you can't expect it to come without effort!"

As they spoke, Su Chuanjuan noticed Su Hanyan coming out of the factory area from afar.

"Quick, hide." She hurriedly pushed Li Baojun aside. "Get a taxi. We'll leave first, and you can catch up."

"Got it."

Su Hanyan came out in her work clothes, seeing Su Chuanjuan anxiously standing at the door. She cleared her throat and approached. "Is he really dead?"

"Yes!" Su Chuanjuan covered her eyes with a handkerchief, crying softly. "Dead, really dead!"

"If that's it, you don't need to find me. Go find someone else at home!"

"Younger sister." Su Chuanjuan grabbed her arm as if afraid she would leave. "Who else can I find at home? Big brother and his wife have run away, Third brother is out working without a fixed place! Dad is taking care of mom who's paralyzed. Who else can I turn to?"

"What about his family?"

"Mom doesn't know yet, and if I suddenly tell her, who knows what might happen to her. My good sister, no matter what, we're blood sisters. Please help me this once..." Su Chuanjuan insisted, pulling Su Hanyan towards the car.

"This isn't right... If something happened at your house, they would find out sooner or later. Besides, where are you taking me?"

"Sister, stop talking!" Su Chuanjuan saw a taxi pull up and quickly pulled Su Hanyan into it. "Let's go, let's go. I'll explain on the way!"

The two got into the taxi.

The driver asked, "Where are you two going?"

Su Hanyan: "First People's Hospital."

Su Chuanjuan: "Small City Tea House."

"Huh?" Su Hanyan turned to her, questioning her. "Did Li Baojun die in a tea house? Wasn't it the morgue? Su Chuanjuan, tell me the truth. What are you up to?"

"Oh my." Su Chuanjuan feared she might anger her and quickly placated her. "I'm your elder sister. It's impolite to keep calling me Su Chuanjuan. Let me tell you the truth, sister. I brought you out today for a good reason!"

315: Repeated Pleading

"You think you can bring me good news?" Su Hanyan sneered twice. "I doubt it."

"It really is good news! Look, you're not getting any younger, right? Big sis is introducing you to someone, handsome and wealthy, just a couple of years older than you..." Su Chuanjuan enthusiastically introduced to her younger sister.

Su Hanyan raised an eyebrow. "This isn't like you. Why suddenly introduce me to someone? From what I know of you, as long as it doesn't concern you, you don't bother with family matters! So, spill it. How does this concern me?"

"What are you saying? How could it not concern me? I care about you!"

"Driver, stop!" Su Hanyan saw she wasn't getting a straight answer and immediately told the driver to stop.

"No, no, no, don't stop."

"Are you going to talk?"

"I'll talk." Su Chuanjuan had no choice but to spill the beans. "Here's the thing. Your brother-in-law knows a friend who wants to open a big restaurant, and your brother-in-law wants to invest..."

Su Hanyan understood immediately. Li Baojun wanted to invest, but surely they wouldn't let him, so he thought of introducing her to smooth things over.

If this worked out, they would become relatives.

With this family relationship, anything could be negotiated.

"Su Chuanjuan, are you learning from your mom now? She sold me to the Zhou family for Su Jingrui's sake. Are you after money to sell me off somewhere else?"

"Look at you." Su Chuanjuan slapped her. "Isn't my mom your mom? You're becoming more and more disrespectful in your speech! So in this family, our dad is just dad, and everyone else is air to you?"

Su Hanyan thought that was exactly how it was.

Su Dajiang treated the original well, and the warmth and brightness in the original's heart were all because of Su Dajiang. She occupied the original's body and inherited a trace of that warmth.

The others really didn't matter much to her!

"Yes, you're right." Su Hanyan waved her off. "Please take me back. This isn't for my good; you're trying to sell me!"

"How am I selling you? Just meet and chat! If it works out, we'll talk. After all, you're not getting any younger. If it doesn't work out, well, at least you won't lose anything, right? Isn't this a win-win situation?" Su Chuanjuan pleaded repeatedly. Seeing her unmoved, she tried to buy her with money. "I have twenty bucks here. Take it if you meet with them!"

"Twenty bucks? Are you giving alms? Am I that desperate?" Su Hanyan shouted. "Driver, turn around and go back!"

"No, no, no, don't listen to her," Su Chuanjuan hurriedly said.

The driver got anxious. "What's going on with you two? Sort it out before telling me!"

"Then go to the police station; she's trying to sell me!" Su Hanyan blurted out.

"My girl, my lady, my ancestor, please stop talking nonsense. Just do me this favor. Even if you just meet them, otherwise, how can I explain to your brother-in-law?" Su Chuanjuan pleaded again and again. "Could you consider it? I really... If there was more room in this car, I'd kneel down to you!"

"You have no backbone. If you keep listening to Li Baojun like this, there'll be a time you'll regret." Su Hanyan saw the taxi had gone quite far. If it stopped now, she'd have to find her own way back and pay for it herself.

She smirked and reached out to Su Chuanjuan. "Two hundred! Give me two hundred, and I might consider going on this blind date with you!"