Chapter 348: Old Lady Su’s Birthday Banquet

Sunrise, morning.

Today was the eightieth birthday of Old Lady Su from the Su family.

On such an important occasion, grandeur was a must.

The younger generation of the Su family began bustling about, making the venue festive and lively.

Su Yun’er and her family were naturally present as well.

However, unlike in previous years, this time, as soon as Su Yun’er arrived—

“Yun’er, come over here to Grandma!”

Her grandmother smiled kindly, taking her hand.

In past years, Su Yun’er’s cousins and siblings would be gathered around their grandmother.

But now, they were all sent off to work, leaving her alone.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Old Lady Su got straight to the point.

“Yun’er, how are things between you and President Wang?”

Su Yun’er understood her grandmother’s implication.

“We’re doing great!”

“Grandma, Haoran said he’d come to celebrate your birthday today!”

“Really?”

“That’s wonderful!”

Old Lady Su beamed with joy, happily holding her granddaughter’s hand while planning.

Her eyes wandered to the live-in “grandson-in-law”, Gu Yan, who was being directed by her daughter-in-law.

“Sigh, that old fool left this mess for three years before he died, making my granddaughter suffer!”

“But thank goodness, Yun’er, your hardships are over now!”

“Tomorrow marks the end of those three years; you should get a divorce and rid yourself of this useless vermin!”

“…Yes, Grandma!”

Su Yun’er agreed out loud, while inwardly thinking—

Of course, I want a divorce, but some bad people hide in the closet, so they won’t let me divorce!

……

Around ten o’clock.

Guests began arriving, making the birthday banquet even livelier.

Naturally, Wang Haoran also arrived.

Amid the respectful gazes of the guests, he walked steadily to the host of the banquet, Old Lady Su.

“Grandma Su, here’s a token of my appreciation!”

Wang Haoran said politely, then took the birthday gift from Old Mo, playing the assistant role, and presented it.

“Haoran, you’re so thoughtful!”

Inside the gift box was a simple, elegant gold-and-jade thumb ring, clearly an ancient artifact of great value.

And, given that it was delivered personally by President Wang, even if it were plastic, it would hold significant meaning!

Old Lady Su was overjoyed, but she knew this show of respect from President Wang was because of her beautiful granddaughter beside her!

She wasn’t old in spirit, knowing this was “selling her granddaughter”… no, it was the perfect time to deepen her granddaughter’s relationship with President Wang.

Seeing the budding romance between the young couple, she knew not to be a third wheel.

So, she advised Su Yun’er.

“Yun’er, Grandma has something to discuss with your mother. Keep Haoran company for me, okay?”

“Alright, Grandma!”

After Su Yun’er agreed, Old Lady Su immediately had someone help her over to Su Yun’er’s mother, then quietly gave her instructions.

While their relationship wasn’t the friendliest before, they occasionally discussed matters together ever since President Wang’s visits helped them agree to “match their daughter (granddaughter) with Wang Haoran.”

Now, Old Lady Su’s task was to have Su’s mother keep a close eye on Gu Yan, the useless son-in-law, to prevent him from disturbing the young couple!

……

Thus.

With the Su family aiding.

Wang Haoran and Su Yun’er walked around together.

Gradually, they found themselves in a deserted room.

Very naturally, they embraced each other.

“Haoran!”

Seeing Su Yun’er’s delighted yet shy expression, Wang Haoran mischievously lifted her chin and revisited an old subject.

“You called me Haoran? Have you forgotten what you promised me before?”

“Hurry up and say it properly!”

“What do you mean, hurry up and say it? You’re so annoying!”

“Memories came flooding back”—those memorable moments were still vivid.

Hearing Wang Haoran mention it again, Su Yun’er “angrily” hit him several times.

This bad boy!

Saying things like “Master”… saying things like “Yun’er is Master’s angry doll, and Master can do whatever he wants”…

He even forced her to say such things and had her make a “peace” sign while taking pictures…

“You just like to bully me!”

However, after the playful hitting, Su Yun’er still leaned into Wang Haoran’s arms—

So secure… so comfortable… so happy…

Not worrying about anything… just thinking of him… I might really become a fool…

Murmuring inwardly.

Today, Su Yun’er felt even more blissful being with Wang Haoran.

If it were before, she wouldn’t have received such special treatment in an occasion like this!

In the past, she would be with her parents, working while being snidely mocked by other family members.

Naturally, the mocking was about her “wonderful husband,” the useless and preposterously boastful son-in-law, Gu Yan.

But after getting close to Wang Haoran, none of the Su family members dared mock her! They were all respectful and envious!

Even her mother, who used to complain and scold all the time, was now cheerful every day.

The only exception was when she fixedly scolded and ridiculed Gu Yan.

“…Ignoring Gu Yan… it’s really harmonious…”

The current situation made Su Yun’er very happy.

After all, as the female lead in a live-in son-in-law story, “unwavering filial piety” was one of her essential virtues.

Only with such traits could the female lead severely berate and insult the son-in-law early on, then after the divorce, blame her actions on her parents and elders under the guise of “filial piety,” thereby redeeming herself and rekindling her romance with the son-in-law.

Of course, there would be no future for Su Yun’er and Gu Yan now.

Leaning in Wang Haoran’s arms, as his eager kiss approached.

“Having you here is wonderful…”

Su Yun’er felt her once-stalled time flowing once more…