Too Many Women Want to Marry Su Bai

Su Bai quickly led Aunt Jiang away from the scene.

His movements were so swift that Xue Datao didn’t even have time to react.

Originally, Xue Datao had planned to ask to share their table—being shamelessly persistent was his usual style.

But Su Bai didn’t seem like someone who would easily give in.

His tall, muscular build alone was intimidating enough.

If Su Bai had been a frail-looking college student, Xue Datao might have been even more relentless in pestering Aunt Jiang.

Bullying the weak while fearing the strong—that was just how he operated.

Just as Xue Datao was about to return to his own group of friends, his eyes suddenly landed on a woman of breathtaking beauty sitting down at Aunt Jiang’s table.

Holy cow… Was that stunning girl Su Bai’s girlfriend?

So this was Aunt Jiang, out for a meal with her adopted son and daughter-in-law?

Instantly, Xue Datao was consumed by envy.

He had always thought his own son, Xue Tao, had done well by dating a top student at Jiangcheng University—a girl with a sweet, innocent look.

But compared to Aunt Jiang’s daughter-in-law, she was completely outshone.

The worst part? Xue Datao had never even seen Liu Yuanyuan in person, only heavily filtered photos.

And yet, those couldn’t hold a candle to Xia Lin’s real-life beauty.

"Ah well," he consoled himself mentally, "this girl probably doesn’t have much education—might even be a vocational school grad. Someone this gorgeous wouldn’t have the focus for studying."

It never crossed his mind that she was actually his son’s university advisor.

Meanwhile, back at their table, Su Bai glanced toward Xue Datao’s group.

Fortunately, their seats were on the far side of the all-you-can-eat beef hotpot restaurant, almost at the opposite end.

Likely cowed by Xia Lin’s undeniable aura of wealth and elegance, they didn’t dare look over too often.

"Aunt Jiang, you’re really popular! Your livestream career must be booming if you’re attracting such enthusiastic fans," Su Bai teased.

“Enthusiastic fan? More like a total idiot,” Aunt Jiang rolled her eyes. “Everyone in the livestream just watches him for laughs—he’s got a few screws loose.”

"...Wait, really?" Su Bai was stunned.

Well, what a coincidence.

Xue Tao was practically the communal joke of the male dorm, entertaining everyone from adjacent floors.

Could it be that this "digital pet" trait was hereditary?

"Was that guy’s name Xue Datao? Funny, there’s a student named Xue Tao in Su Bai’s class—even his roommate," Xia Lin remarked.

She remembered every student under her supervision clearly, a fact Su Bai deeply admired.

Most university advisors did the bare minimum, barely recognizing their students, let alone engaging with them.

Their motto might as well be "keep it distant."

But Xia Lin, though she didn’t micromanage, made sure to notify eligible students about scholarships and opportunities.

Truly dedicated.

And yet, she remembered Xue Tao… Then again, someone as… unique as Xue Tao would stick in any advisor’s memory.

"What if that’s Xue Tao’s dad?" Su Bai whispered near Xia Lin’s ear. "Don’t they look alike?"

"...They really do."

Xia Lin spared Xue Datao another glance but didn’t dwell on it.

Xue Tao wasn’t significant in her eyes—her main concern was restraining the flashy local from flaunting his wealth too obnoxiously, lest some hot-tempered classmate punched him.

As for Big Xue—no, Xue Datao—his vibe was uncannily similar to Xue Tao’s.

If nothing else, their fashion sense came from the same playbook.

His polo shirt and slacks weren’t cheap, nor was the designer belt on display.

Yet the overall combination was painfully mismatched.

Add the chunky gold Rolex on his wrist, and he was the textbook image of a nouveau riche.

All he needed was a gaudy gold chain.

Truly, family upbringing left its mark on college students.

Xia Lin shook her head with a wry smile and turned her attention to the beef hotpot with Su Bai and Aunt Jiang.

Freshly sliced beef hotpot was perfect for health-conscious middle-agers.

The broth was nearly clear, just a few pieces of daikon and corn for sweetness and to cut the gaminess.

Priced at over 200 per person, this was one of Jiangcheng’s better all-you-can-eat beef spots.

The meat came from Guizhou yellow cattle, air-flown for freshness—tender yet firm, many cuts needing just seconds in the broth to reach perfection.

That slight rareness was the true test of quality.

Aunt Jiang wasn’t familiar with this style of dining, so Xia Lin patiently guided her, even preparing a plate of brisket fat and a side of satay sauce dip…

An authentic way to savor the beef’s natural flavors.

"Xia Lin, you really know your stuff," Aunt Jiang marveled.

"Not bad, not bad. I’ve always had a passion for food and enjoy exploring different places," Xia Lin said with a soft smile. "I’m not too ambitious career-wise, though. My main plan right now is to settle into a stable job, maybe something like a counselor, and focus more on life and family."

After saying this, Xia Lin fixed her gaze on Su Bai for a moment.

That look wasn’t just a hint—it was practically a declaration.

Su Bai played dumb, burying himself in the food.

Ah, this beef—so red.

These beef balls—so round~

"Hey, Su Bai, did you hear what Director Xia just said? She’ll take care of the home, you handle the outside. Don’t think just because you made enough from stocks to buy a Panamera, you’re invincible. You’ve still got to keep working hard, you know~"

Su Bai: "…" (sweating emoji)

Wait, why are both of you ganging up on me?

He was starting to see the pattern—women around him were all about forming alliances.

Senior Zhou Jialu teamed up with Chen Yusheng, while Xia Lin made her move through Aunt Jiang.

So far, it seemed only the Wan Sisters were relatively less experienced in their tactics.

Noticing Su Bai’s exasperation, Xia Lin smoothly wrapped things up. "Su Bai’s ability to make money is already undeniable. He’s still young, and marriage is way too far off. For now, during his four years at Jiangcheng University, he should just relax and enjoy himself."

The underlying message: Even if you don’t respond to me now, don’t think you can marry someone else. Hmph.

Su Bai could feel the storm hidden beneath Xia Lin’s gentle, watery gaze.

Life was tough.

It seemed like way too many women wanted to marry him.

But then again, Xia Lin was an excellent choice for marriage. Just the connections and resources she brought along were enough to make anyone envious.

The system had only given Su Bai money and personal skills—social connections still had to be built from scratch.

Marrying a well-connected, reliable heiress was the fastest way to establish those ties.

No wonder so many men throughout history had been willing to marry into wealthy families.

It really was tempting!

Besides, Xia Lin had a great personality, nothing like those domineering rich girls.

Su Bai was genuinely starting to waver.

Luckily, he was only a freshman—there was no rush. He could take his time deciding.

However, Xue Datao, who had just passed by with dipping sauce and overheard a snippet of the conversation, was in a hurry.

He wondered if his ears were playing tricks on him.

Did Aunt Jiang just say this kid was only a freshman and already driving a Panamera?

Damn, is he that loaded?