Suppressing the Protagonist in the Start to Seize the Heroine

Chapter 233: The Xiao Family's Calculated Moves

A quiet night passed, and in the morning, Su Lin was awakened by Lin Xiaowan and Qin Jiuyue. Today was the day of Su Zhenguo's banquet, and major families from all over the country who wanted a piece of the action had arrived.

Even some second-tier families, knowing they had little chance, still sent representatives. They understood they might not get the prime opportunities but could still pick up some scraps.

Especially since these families had various connections with the major families, they could manage to get subcontracts from these larger families.

As a result, the prices at high-end hotels in Donghai had risen significantly. Despite the price hike, no one complained; in fact, they felt the prices were too low to reflect their status.

“Is everyone except Xiaoyu going back?”

Lin Xiaowan nodded: “It's okay, Su Lin, we'll see each other this afternoon. I'm just going back to attend the banquet with my dad.”

Qin Jiuyue also nodded, “Yes, Su Lin, I'm going back too. Grandfather said that I should accompany him to the banquet this afternoon.”

Su Lin nodded, “Alright, then I'll drive you home.”

After agreeing, Su Lin drove them home.

Xiao Feiyu's face showed his resentment, “Go, why not?”

Xiao Boyuan was pleased, “You can go, but you must avoid any conflict with Su Lin, understand?”

“Dad, I'm not stupid. Today, all these major families are going to Su's to talk business. If I cause a scene, I'm just giving them an opportunity.”

Seeing that Xiao Feiyu understood this, Xiao Boyuan sighed, “Xiaoyu, you have finally grown up. I was worried you wouldn't think of these things, but you've given me a pleasant surprise.”

It wasn't that Xiao Boyuan was being overly cautious, but Xiao Feiyu's past actions were indeed foolish, his obsession with Jiang Ruoxi often making a fool of himself. Today's banquet was crucial, and if he acted foolishly, it would be a national embarrassment. That's why Xiao Boyuan had to ask.

Now seeing Xiao Feiyu finally maturing, he smiled with relief. Xiao Feiyu, seeing his father's smile, thought to himself that he really was born into a perfect family; it was just his own foolishness that had turned him into a joke in Modu, and eventually, a national joke, costing him his life.

"Dad, I'm now worried that the Su family will become even stronger after this banquet. Will it be too late for us to make a move then?"

Xiao Boyuan laughed, “You're still not thinking broadly enough. Think about it, with so many people going tonight, how many can actually get a share of the benefits?”

“Also, as far as I know, the Qin and Li families have already taken the lion's share. The Qin and Li families may be fine in Donghai, but they don't cut it on a national level.”

“Do you think there will be dissatisfaction?” Xiao Feiyu immediately said, “The Liu family from the capital and the Ma family from Yangcheng are always domineering; they definitely won't sit by and let them distribute things this way.”

Xiao Boyuan nodded, “Right, with those two families taking the lead, plus our Xiao family from Modu, and the Wang family, Su Zhenguo hehe... Su Lin, after today, I'd like to see how you'll play with me!”

After dropping off Qin Jiuyue, Su Lin didn't rush home but instead went to the Li family estate. He made his way familiar to Ziyu's room. By this time, Li Ziyu had already had breakfast.

She wasn't going to the company today because she had to attend Su Zhenguo's banquet in the afternoon. At that moment, she was looking at the guest list for the banquet with a frown.

Li Ziyu was smart; she knew just by looking at the list that these people were not easy to handle, especially those representing major cities. No matter what, they would not be satisfied. Li Ziyu rubbed her temples, wondering what Su Zhenguo was thinking, why he insisted on organizing such a banquet.

Su Lin flew in through the window. Li Ziyu was initially happy to see Su Lin but then frowned, “Su Lin, have you gotten used to coming in through the window, not knowing how to use the front door?”

Su Lin laughed, “Coming through the window is more convenient.”

“You talk as if you're here to steal someone,” Li Ziyu retorted with a glare. After a night's rest, Li Ziyu's tired face had regained its rosiness, her eyes sparkled as if they could speak, making her look radiant.

Su Lin marveled, “This girl really is trouble. If she attends the banquet tonight, who knows how many young masters will be dazzled by her.”

He joked, “Am I not here to steal someone? To steal a peerless beauty.”

Li Ziyu kicked Su Lin lightly, “Stop talking nonsense.”

“Hehe... Ziyu, what are you looking at? I heard you sighing from afar,” Su Lin asked curiously.

“You think everyone has ears as sharp as yours?” Li Ziyu replied, handing over the list she was holding, “This is the guest list for the banquet. What is your dad thinking, bringing them all to Donghai? It'd be better to have a tender than a banquet...”

Su Lind chuckled, “A tender? Without the tacit approval of these families, do you think a tender that passes can be started?”

Li Ziyu immediately understood Su Lin's point. With such large profits involved, even if a tender were passed, other families would still create obstacles. But distributing resources at a banquet was different; it was essentially everyone having a meal together and then dividing the spoils.

“These families have huge appetites; aren't you worried about your dad?”

Su Lin gently wrapped his arms around Li Ziyu, his hands caressing her belly, “Worried? I'm not worried at all. In fact, I'm more worried for these big families. Rest assured, my dad never comes out on the losing end.”

Though Li Ziyu was full of doubts, seeing Su Lin so calm and relaxed her considerably. “With you saying that, I guess I won't worry unnecessarily.”

“That's right, isn't it?” Su Lin then softly asked, “Ziyu, you're not feeling unwell today, are you?”

Li Ziyu looked at Su Lin nervously, “What are you trying to do?”

“Uh... I'm just asking if you're feeling uncomfortable,” Su Lin said, spreading his hands.

Seeing that Su Lin didn't seem to be lying, Li Ziyu finally spoke, “I'm fine.”

“That's good, that's good.”

Seeing that Su Lin really didn't make any inappropriate moves, Li Ziyu felt she had overthought. Su Lin still had other girls at home; even he couldn't handle that much.

Thinking this, Li Ziyu's cheeks couldn't help but flush, and she pushed Su Lin, “You need to make a grand appearance this afternoon. Don't you think you should be getting back? You're a deputy general manager now, aren't you tired of playing every day?”

Su Lin: “????”

He was puzzled as Li Ziyu pushed him out of the room.

Downstairs, several maids saw Su Lin suddenly coming out of Li Ziyu's room, and a big question mark appeared over their heads. They had been here all along and had never seen Su Lin. When had he arrived?