Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1102 - 1145: The Mischief-Making Old Child

Chapter 1102: Chapter 1145: The Mischief-Making Old Child

Xu Shanshan winked at Xiao Ling’er and the others, and they all took Little Yifei to play on the side. Matters like these should be handled by the old folks. Their presence here would only make it harder for the elders to save face.

Meanwhile, the three patriarchs from the Xiao Family, Zheng Family, and Ning Family had already moved aside. It was somewhat beneath their dignity to get involved in these affairs, so they let the people of their generation handle it.

But Su’s Third Eldest did not leave; he was the only one from the Su Family who came this time. Su Mengxin’s parents couldn’t make it due to some important matters, so he was the sole representative. Besides, Su’s Third Eldest loved lively scenarios, how could he miss such amusing events?

"Hehe..." After a mischievous laugh, Su’s Third Eldest said to Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai, "Don’t you find it strange to have these people here?"

"Who is this..." Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai weren’t familiar with this elder. They frowned upon seeing him – dressed in flashy clothes and looking every bit the rogue.

Xiao Ling’er’s father hurriedly said, "This is Su Mengxin’s third grandpa, a man who could make Capital City shake with just a stomp of his foot."

Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai might not be aware of every prestigious family, but they did know of Su Mengxin’s influence. They knew that Xu Yingying used to work for Su Mengxin, and Li Yifei had received a lot of sponsorship from her. Learning that this man was Su Mengxin’s Third Grandpa, they instantly treated him with respect.

"Good to see you, Uncle Third."

Su’s Third Eldest waved his hand, smiling cheerily, "None of that Uncle Third business, that kid Yifei and I are friends. Let’s not stand on ceremony. Now listen, haven’t you noticed something odd about these guys?"

"Uncle Third, this..." Lin Zhenhai and Xu Zhenguo both felt the atmosphere today was unusual, but surrounded by such influential figures, they didn’t dare speak out of turn.

Su’s Third Eldest said with a sly grin, "Hehe, these guys are all up to no good, aiming to snatch your son-in-law for their daughters."

"What?" Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai gasped in surprise, then simultaneously shook their heads, saying, "Uncle Third, you must be joking?"

Su’s Third Eldest’s smile grew even broader, "Joking? Do I look like I’m joking? You’re both so naïve. Why would Yifei build such a big garden if not for his own use? Plus, the women living here, if they have no connection to him, do you think he’d be so idle to go out of his way to arrange villas and maids for them?"

"Uh... This... this..." Lin Zhenhai and Xu Zhenguo were at a loss for words, mouths agape and minds blank.

The people from the other three families were looking rather embarrassed by now. Even if they came as mediators and were mentally prepared, Su’s Third Eldest’s meddling made things quite awkward.

"You’re all really too easygoing, unable to see the obvious. Mengxin is currently pregnant with a big belly, and Yunzhu is holding her little daughter, both sired by Yifei."

Even when talking about his own granddaughter, Su’s Third Eldest wasn’t mincing his words. Seeing the displeased expressions on Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai’s faces only made him laugh even more joyfully.

Seeing Su’s Third Eldest might mess things up, Ning Xin’er’s father coughed dryly and said, "Old Xu, Old Lin, I know you must be very upset hearing this, but..." He found it hard to express himself but still forced himself to continue, "Initially, we didn’t agree either, but since the kids all want to be with Yifei, we just have to accept it."

"Director Ning..." Understanding Ning Xin’er’s father’s point of view, Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai could somewhat relate. After all, Ning Xin’er had already had a child with Li Yifei. With a child involved, it seemed difficult to sever ties with Li Yifei. But what about Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling’s parents? As major figures themselves, did both families really consent?

And what about Su Mengxin’s status? She could have vied for Li Yifei with her beauty and power and easily won him over – was she planning to follow in Lin Qiong’s footsteps?

Xiao Ling’er’s father also gave a light cough and said, "Old Xu, Old Lin, what the Third Master says is true. This is the consensus among us all."

Zheng Yuling’s father nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we hope you can accept these children."

It took a while for Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai to gather their wits. Xu Zhenguo stuttered out, "You mean... you all agree with the kids following Yifei just like that?"

Su’s Third Eldest immediately said with a chuckle, "That’s right, they can’t disagree even if they want to. Their daughter is living with your son-in-law, sleeping in your son-in-law’s bed."

This turned everyone’s faces dark again. As a grandfather, should he really be speaking like this?

"But... but considering your statuses, this child... this way..." Lin Zhenhai said stammeringly. If he and Xu Zhenguo tacitly agreed to this matter, then all was well. They were just ordinary people, and a good son-in-law like Li Yifei was indeed hard to find. Plus, with the children willing, they wouldn’t interfere. But these people here, each one a significant figure, actually agreeing to such things... wasn’t that absurd?

Su’s Third Eldest continued with a mischievous smile, "There’s no helping it, who told you that your son-in-law has such charm with the ladies? Always flirting around; I’ve long advised him not to mess with these women, but he just doesn’t listen. Now look what happened, he’s involved with so many women, I’m really worried for him."

This guy wasn’t here to mediate; he was clearly here to make trouble. The other day, Li Yifei stood him up, and the old man took it to heart. This was his way of getting back at Li Yifei, making sure the young man remembers: you don’t stand up an old man without consequences.

The three old masters hadn’t gone far and were still paying attention to the situation here. Hearing Su’s Third Eldest speak increasingly out of line, they couldn’t bear it any longer and hurriedly came over, dragging Su’s Third Eldest away with them. Normally, they wouldn’t want to provoke him, but at this moment, they couldn’t let him continue.

"Hey, hey, what are you dragging me away for? Watch out, you guys, that young man might bring home more and more women in the future, you better deal with him properly, haha..."

At this moment, everyone sported frowns, even Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai. With Su’s Third Eldest causing such a scene, it seemed like everyone’s attention was fixated on the Third Elder, temporarily forgetting what they were all originally supposed to discuss.

"Old Xu, Old Lin, let’s sit down and talk this over slowly." People sat down again, and a few ladies also took their seats—Xu Yingying and Lin Qiong’s mothers looked even more upset than Xu Zhenguo and Lin Zhenhai.

"No, I have to get Yifei over here to explain himself," said Xu Yingying’s mother, the first to lose her composure. She could accept Lin Qiong, but now what’s with all these others? Was he trying to be an emperor?

Lin Qiong’s mother also immediately said, "Exactly, that boy has stirred up such a mess, he really makes me angry."

As they were speaking, Li Yifei had already appeared before everyone. The elders welcomed him, and Su’s Third Eldest was particularly excited as he said, "Kid, you stood me up last time, and now I’ll make sure you won’t get away with it."

Li Yifei’s face darkened as he said, "Third Grandpa, you can’t be serious?"

Xiao Ling’er’s grandfather said with a wry smile, "This old guy really doesn’t know how to say anything nice, for sure."

Su’s Third Eldest burst into hearty laughter, "Kid, what are you glaring at? Come on, hit me if you dare?"

Li Yifei was truly at a loss whether to laugh or cry at this point. Su’s Third Eldest really didn’t know his limits, and Li Yifei quickly made his way in front of this large group of in-laws. With Su’s Third Eldest causing such a commotion, there was no telling how upset Xu Zhenguo and the Lin Zhenhai couple might be.

"Yifei, you tell me, what exactly is going on?" Xu Yingying’s mother said with an unpleasant expression as she glared at Li Yifei.

"Mom!" Li Yifei quickly gave an apologetic smile and said, "I’m at fault here. I’m willing to take any scolding or beating without complaint."

"You... What do you mean by that? Don’t you want to explain yourself?" Xu Yingying’s mother became even more upset.

Li Yifei gave a bitter smile and said, "Mom, it’s my fault for keeping you in the dark, and that’s on me. Marrying Yingying while being involved with others, that’s an even bigger mistake. No matter how I explain it, even if there are many reasons for us being together, nothing can excuse my actions."

Zheng Yuling’s mother then said to Xu Yingying’s mother, "Sister-in-law of the Xu family, I understand you’re angry. If it had been my daughter who married Yifei first and this happened, I too would have been very upset. But now that it’s happened, our families can only thicken our faces and ask for your forgiveness."

Xiao Ling’er’s mother also said, "Sister-in-law of the Xu family, it’s right for you to be angry, but try to see it from another angle. Yifei is not an ordinary man. For the entire Li family to flourish and grow, just Yifei’s strength won’t suffice. Only with the support and help of our big families can the Li family develop."

Ning Xin’er’s mother also commented, "We all know this is very unfair to Yingying and Lin Qiong, but if we really look into it, Xin’er was the first to have a child with Yifei. However, we are not vying for anything, only hoping the children will be happy and that it will strengthen the families. This is what we, the older generation, hope for too, right?" The three mothers were all coaxing Xu Yingying and Lin Qiong’s mothers, especially the words from Ning Xin’er’s mother, which carried weight. Indeed, Ning Xin’er had the most advantage and now was content to be the unnamed woman in the background. With these people having such backgrounds, being able to do this was truly not easy.