The Water of Cutting Roots

Stepping into Su Hua's office.

"President Su, these are the documents on Shen Qianqian."

Su Hua flipped through the file.

Jiang Qing stood by and introduced, "Shen Qianqian doesn't have any particularly outstanding characteristics, she's just rather arrogant and tyrannical, often bullying others."

"Before Lin Xuan was born, the Lin Family and the Shen Family had indeed arranged a marriage, but later the Shen Family looked down on Lin Xuan and instead arranged for Shen Qianqian to marry Lin Li."

"Not long ago, at Lin Li's birthday party, Lin Xuan publicly exposed the affair between Lin Li and Qin Ruoyao, and Shen Qianqian's father, Shen Mao, announced publicly that their engagement was canceled."

Due to time constraints, they were only able to find this much.

Su Hua looked at the information and slightly frowned.

"Jiang Qing, who do you think is prettier between me and Shen Qianqian?" Su Hua suddenly asked.

Jiang Qing: "???"

Why would President Su suddenly compare looks with Shen Qianqian?

"President Su, of course, you are far more beautiful. Your looks are the most stunning in all of Yundu City." Jiang Qing replied.

She spoke nothing but the truth.

Su Hua's beauty was very striking, capable of stunning anyone at first glance and leaving a lasting impression.

Not to mention her inborn noble aura, which only added to her beauty.

"How about our abilities and characters?" Su Hua asked again.

"Shen Qianqian is far inferior to President Su in every way." Jiang Qing continued to answer.

Su Hua's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.

"So, I'm better than Shen Qianqian in every aspect. With me as Xuan's girlfriend, how could he possibly abandon me and fall for a woman like Shen Qianqian?" Su Hua murmured softly.

As for Xuan coveting the Shen Family's wealth, that was even more impossible.

Her fortune was his to spend freely.

As long as Xuan didn't run away again, she was willing to gift him the company.

Jiang Qing: "..."

So that was why President Su was comparing herself to Shen Qianqian.

Indeed, love makes women so irrational... always comparing themselves to rivals.

"President Su, do you really believe that Lin Xuan didn't seduce Shen Qianqian?" Jiang Qing asked tentatively.

"Yes, from beginning to end, I have faith in him. I believe he wouldn't look at Shen Qianqian, let alone seduce her." Su Hua lowered her eyes, gently stroking the ring on her left hand with her slender fingers.

However, her Xuan was now too outstanding, attracting far too many women.

First, there was Qin Ruoyao.

Now, there's Shen Qianqian.

In the future, there will likely be many more.

The mere thought of those women trying to snatch Xuan from her, even ogling him with improper desires, made her want to lock him away. His eyes should only see her.

She didn't dare return to Ye Garden because she was afraid she wouldn't be able to suppress her urges and end up locking Xuan away.

What if she scared him, and he became as desperate as before, trying to escape from her side?

She didn't want to break the current tranquility.

So, she distracted herself with work, hoping to calm down before returning to him.

"President Su, I initially thought you believed Lin Li's words." Jiang Qing felt a sense of relief.

I guess I overthought it.

If President Su had believed Lin Li, she would've dropped everything, rushed back, and locked Lin Xuan in a dark room instead of heading to the company.

Su Hua let out a soft chuckle. "However, even if Xuan wouldn't be seduced by other women, his admirers are relentless, one after another, like waves crashing ashore."

Su Hua's voice carried an infinite coldness.

Jiang Qing shivered from the icy chill.

Oh no, Lin Xuan is in trouble.

President Su's jealousy is about to flood the ocean; she's definitely not easy to appease.

"President Su, should we deal with the troublemaker, Lin Li?" Jiang Qing asked.

"No need. Xuan is dealing with the Lin Family; let him use Lin Li as a toy." Su Hua's eyes were cold.

"But..."

"Since he dared to use me to hurt Xuan, he must pay the price." Su Hua smirked faintly, her tone eerie.

Jiang Qing silently prayed for Lin Li's fate.

Lin Li is in for a rough ride this time.

"Jiang Qing." Su Hua spoke emotionlessly, "Send someone to capture Lin Li and torture him. Also, isn't there a new 'Root Severing Potion' developed in the lab? Use that on him as a test subject."

Root Severing Potion?

Jiang Qing's eyes widened in shock.

President Su intends to use the Root Severing Potion on Lin Li...

Looks like President Su is truly furious this time.

"Understood, I'll make arrangements immediately." Jiang Qing acknowledged.

"Also," Su Hua continued, "Spread the information you've collected about Shen Qianqian's arrogance and bullying to Xuan."

"Yes."

Jiang Qing exited the office.

The office was now empty except for Su Hua.

"Xuan." Su Hua gently stroked the ring, murmuring softly, "I truly want to lock you up."

She wanted to turn him into a caged golden canary, confined to Ye Garden forever.

A world with only the two of them.

Lin Chang returned to the Lin Family.

Lin Qingwan had been sitting on the living room sofa waiting for Lin Chang.

"Master." The servant respectfully called out.

Lin Qingwan's eyes lit up.

It's Dad's return.

He might also bring Xuan back.

Lin Li clutched his hands tightly, his palms sweating nervously.

Lin Chang changed into slippers and entered the villa. Lin Qingwan glanced at Lin Chang's back and asked curiously, "Dad, where's Xuan? Didn't he come back with you?"

"Don't mention him to me!" Lin Chang's expression darkened, "He's an unfilial son, totally lawless!"

"Dad, what happened?" Lin Qingwan frowned.

Lin Chang clenched his teeth, "He said the Lin Family has nothing to do with him, and he won't be coming back. He even rejoiced at the consequences the Shen Family's cancellation of the cooperation with Starlight Group will bring!"

"Dad, Xuan probably still has resentment in his heart, maybe he'll calm down after a few days. Dad, Xuan is still young and immature, don't let him affect your health." Lin Qingwan advised.

She didn't want to see Xuan's relationship with their parents deteriorate.

Otherwise, it would be even harder for Xuan to return to the Lin Family in the future.

"Wan'er, you don't need to defend Lin Xuan. I know what he's thinking! He now views the Lin Family as his enemy!" Lin Chang raged.

Lin Li frowned.

Lin Xuan isn't trying everything to return to the Lin Family?

Such a great opportunity, why would he reject it?

Jiang Shuqin breathed a sigh of relief.

With Lin Xuan not coming back, she won't have to see that irritating presence.

Jiang Shuqin crossed her arms and sat on the sofa, "Lin Xuan is an ingrate. If he ever returned to the Lin Family, it would be like inviting a wolf into the house, turning our home into chaos. It's better this way."

"No." Lin Chang clenched his teeth, "He must return! I absolutely must maintain the cooperation with the Shen Family!"

He needed to find an opportunity to force Lin Xuan to come begging him!

When Su Hua returned to Ye Garden, it was already late at night, with everything silent.

She was brimming with suppressed rage.

Apparently, the entire evening of work didn't help much.