Second Master Su lowered her head. "What they mean is that I'm getting on in years and it's time for me to consider the successor. They even got my medical report from last year and said that my body isn't as good as it used to be and that I have to make preparations in advance. They mean that this family meeting is to select a successor."
Su Jianqing was so angry that he wanted to flip the table. "Since when did they have the right to choose the successor of the Su family?"
"They don't even think about their own status!"
Second Master Su frowned slightly. "Big Brother, this matter has already been dealt with by the patriarch. You know that we're all about fairness and justice now. Those feudal ideas of the past have long been abandoned. The second branch keeps making a fuss about this matter and it's hard to explain to the patriarch. I'm afraid he can only turn a blind eye to these things."
"Big Brother, don't be angry. It wasn't easy for us to find Haoqian. This should be a happy time. Don't let those people ruin your mood."
Su Jianqing's mood improved slightly when the family reunion was brought up.
Second Master Su said, "How about this, Big Brother? We'll go back first tomorrow. This family meeting is unavoidable. We'll go back first and see what's going on. You and Sister-in-law can stay here and spend more time with Haoqian and the children."
Su Jianqing immediately frowned. "How can that be? You can't always deal with this mess by yourself. I have to go back with you! "
Second Master Su smiled and said, "You should stay here, Big Brother. Haoqian and the others don't know about this yet. Don't let the children get involved."
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Su Chen, after listening to Father Su's story, said to Father Su, "Dad, at the dinner table just now, Second Grandpa didn't look too good after answering the phone. I think this matter has something to do with us."
"Maybe it's because the second branch knows that Second Grandpa and the others have found you and are worried that your existence will affect the succession. After all, Su Zhe is the only junior in the Su family now. But if you go back, the situation will be different."
"Besides, you were famous back then, so it's understandable that they were afraid."
Father Su didn't say anything after hearing Su Chen's words.
The father and son came out of the room and waited for Su Jianqing and his wife to come back.
When Su Jianqing and his wife entered the door, they had a happy smile on their faces. It was as if they had really just visited the hotel and returned in a good mood.
Father Su asked, "Dad, how was your trip to Second Uncle's place?"
"It's pretty good. The environment of their hotel is pretty good. Also, on our way here, we realized that Zhonghai has been developing quite well over the years. It's not worse than Beijing at all."
"The environment here is even better than the one in the Imperial Capital. It's not bad that you children have chosen to develop here."
Su Jianqing didn't mention anything else. Father Su asked, "Dad, when we were eating just now, Second Uncle received a call. He didn't look well. Did something happen in the capital? You've been here for a few days. If there's anything going on at home, don't hide it from me. "
When Su Jianqing heard this, his eyes couldn't help but soften a little. He said with a smile, "What can happen? Don't you know your Second Uncle's ability? Although he can't compare to your father's prestige back then, he has been taking care of the family in an orderly manner over the years. "
"You don't have to worry so much. It's not a big deal. Your Second Uncle can handle it!"
Su Jianqing obviously didn't want to say more, so Father Su didn't ask any more questions.
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After Su Chen returned to his room in the evening, he lay on the bed and talked to his wife about these things.
Yan Bingxue didn't look surprised after hearing about the Su family's situation.
She leaned in Su Chen's arms and said, "There are usually a lot of complications in rich and powerful families, especially when it comes to such a large family and the issue of inheritance rights."
"The Su family's situation is expected. My parents have always said that the reason they want me to have a child is because they don't want to have any disagreements over the division of family assets in the future. They don't want siblings to turn against each other."
Su Chen nodded. "Although Dad didn't say anything, I can tell that he actually wants to go back and help."
"If Dad really wants to go back with Grandpa to handle these things, I can't let the two of them go back alone."
Yan Bingxue nodded and said, "Hubby, I understand what you're saying, and I support you. No matter what you do, I'll support you. No matter what kind of world the capital is, I'm willing to stand by your side and face it with you." Yan Bingxue looked at him with determination.
Su Chen looked at his wife and said softly, "Honey, you're the best."
"Hehe ~" Yan Bingxue said with a smile.
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The next morning, Su Chen received a text message from Second Master Su.
She said that they had been away from home for many days and were going back early. They would come back in a few days and meet up again in Zhonghai.
Su Jianqing and his wife stayed. Every day, they acted like they had nothing to do and enjoyed the warmth of family time with Father Su, Mother Su, and Su Chen's family.
The following week was like this. Second Master Su, who left, didn't say anything about coming back. In the beginning, she would often call and video chat, but in the next few days, she didn't even call or video chat.
On the other hand, Su Zhe would occasionally send a few WeChat messages and chat with Su Chen when he had nothing to do.
However, Su Chen could tell that Su Zhe wasn't as active as before.
These days, Su Jianqing would often look at his phone at home. Every time he looked at his phone, he would secretly hide and frown.
Su Chen happened to bump into him a few times. He guessed that the situation in the capital was a bit serious.
However, Su Jianqing didn't say anything, so they didn't ask.
Regardless of the situation in the capital, Zhonghai was still peaceful.
This week in the Su family was a bit different from usual because summer vacation was approaching. The two children had final exams on Friday, and Su Chen's graduation ceremony was also on Saturday.
Su Chen announced the news during dinner. Su Jianqing and his wife were overjoyed.
"That's great! So Chenchen hasn't attended the graduation ceremony yet! "
"I thought that I had already missed all the major events in the first half of Chenchen's life, but I didn't expect to miss a graduation ceremony. Although I didn't attend Chenchen's wedding, it's still great to be able to attend his graduation ceremony!" Mrs. Su said.
Su Jianqing added excitedly, "That's right, we can attend Chenchen's graduation ceremony. We can even personally send him flowers when he graduates!"
(End of chapter)
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