What seemed like words of comfort were the truest thoughts in Su Xiyan's heart.
With Chen Shuo, she never expected him to possess anything.
It wasn't because she lacked anything, but in her eyes, Chen Shuo had potential. Together, they could work hard and create together.
Only what is obtained through joint efforts can bring the greatest happiness.
Even if it's eating coarse food and drinking plain water, as long as it's with Chen Shuo, it's enough.
The world always says that poor couples face endless sorrows. Perhaps there are hardships, but as long as two people love each other enough, even the hardest days can be sweet.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be sayings like "finding joy in adversity." If you imagine something to be sweet, it will be sweet.
Su Xiyan doesn't know if others think this way, but at least in her mind, she believes so.
Su Xiyan shared her thoughts with Chen Shuo. After hearing these words, Chen Shuo felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him.
He didn't know what kind of fortune he had accumulated over several lifetimes to meet a woman like Su Xiyan.
She possessed a pride that other young ladies of noble families lacked, and she didn't have the stubborn temper of those ladies.
In the face of right and wrong, she upheld justice, but in matters concerning him, she showed a different kind of partiality.
Even if it meant standing against justice and the world, she would stand by his side without hesitation.
"So, go ahead with confidence. No matter the outcome, I'll be behind you! Go for it!"
Faced with Su Xiyan's encouraging smile, Chen Shuo couldn't help but feel a bit teary-eyed.
For the first time, he felt a bit of moisture in his eyes. He couldn't describe the feeling, but meeting Su Xiyan, he felt, was the greatest fortune of his life.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Shuo exhaled heavily, trying to suppress all emotions.
But all these actions were observed by Su Xiyan. When she saw Chen Shuo's teary eyes, she couldn't help but chuckle: "What? Did someone cry? I know people cry, but do vampires cry too?"
In response to Su Xiyan's teasing, Chen Shuo quickly retorted: "Who said I cried? I didn't cry. It's just that a brick accidentally got into my eye, so..."
Hearing Chen Shuo's weak explanation, Su Xiyan didn't say much, just kept smiling.
She knew how heavy the burden Chen Shuo was carrying.
And she didn't want everything to be shouldered by Chen Shuo alone. Although she could help very little, all she wanted to do was stand quietly by his side, facing whatever outcome together.
"Alright, let's rein in our emotions and get down to business. I've already contacted my father, and Elder Xu is in the residence. You'll go there alone, and I have something to take care of, so don't blame me for not accompanying you!"
Su Xiyan's tone had a hint of coaxing a child, which lightened Chen Shuo's somewhat heavy mood.
Chen Shuo glanced at Su Xiyan helplessly: "Do you really think I'm a three-year-old? I can go alone, you go and take care of your business."
"Alright, let's part for a while, and wait for your good news." After saying that, Su Xiyan got out of the car and headed towards the side hall.
Watching Su Xiyan's retreating figure, Chen Shuo adjusted his emotions briefly.
He had already thought about how to talk to Elder Xu last night. Although the topic was well-rehearsed, he still felt a bit uneasy about the actual meeting.
After getting out of the car, Chen Shuo saw Su Yuanying waiting for him at the main hall's entrance.
"Uncle Su, why are you here in person?" Chen Shuo hurried over, feeling a bit surprised.
"What's the problem? I'm here to welcome my future son-in-law of the Su Family."
Behind Su Yuanying's serious demeanor was a humorous and witty side. His light-hearted words calmed Chen Shuo somewhat.
"No, no, that's not what I meant, it's just that..."
"Alright, alright, big men, no need to explain so much. As someone who's been through it, let me tell you this: don't care about what others think of you, just be yourself. That's the essence of being a person."
Before Chen Shuo could finish, Su Yuanying interrupted.
Chen Shuo could sense the meaning behind Su Yuanying's words. To his surprise, Su Yuanying was also standing by his side.
"Uncle Su, I..."
"Look at you, what did I say? Some things don't need to be said. Since my daughter believes in you, I believe in you too. Even if it costs me my old life, what's right is right."
These words, like a spring stream, flowed through Chen Shuo's heart, warming it immensely.
"I understand, Uncle. I'll do my best."
Chen Shuo's eyes were firm. With the continuous support of the Su Family father and daughter, he was now full of confidence.
Although he had prepared everything and considered some unfavorable outcomes, deep down, he still felt uncertain. But after the support of the Su Family father and daughter, he was now extremely confident.
"Alright, go ahead and have a good talk."
Su Yuanying's strong hand patted Chen Shuo's shoulder heavily. Feeling the strength on his shoulder, Chen Shuo nodded firmly.
Just as Chen Shuo was about to step forward, Su Yuanying's deep voice came from behind: "Relax, even if it doesn't work out, I'll back you up. If this old man doesn't agree, I won't let him leave the Su Family."
"After all, not many people can refuse the Su Family. To refuse my son-in-law is to refuse me, Su Yuanying."
These words stirred a myriad of emotions in Chen Shuo's heart.
Turning back, Chen Shuo bowed deeply to Su Yuanying.
"Alright, alright, go ahead, men shouldn't be so indecisive."
Su Yuanying waved his hand at Chen Shuo, signaling him to go.
This time, Chen Shuo didn't look back. He straightened his chest and walked into the main hall.
Inside the main hall, there were two floors. Su Xiyan had told him before that Elder Xu's room was on the second floor.
So, without further delay, Chen Shuo headed towards the second floor.
But as soon as he took the first step on the stairs, a powerful pressure surged from all around, as if an invisible and enormous force was preventing him from moving forward.
Chen Shuo knew that this force came from Elder Xu on the second floor.
Perhaps Elder Xu already knew the purpose of his visit. However, Chen Shuo had made his choice. No matter how difficult the stairs were, he had no way back.
Because he had parents to save and unconditional support from the Su Family father and daughter.
He had to meet Elder Xu and live up to their expectations. Chen Shuo didn't use his own strength to resist; with his flesh and blood, he resisted the immense pressure and moved forward...
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
invincible power, Gu Changge transmigrates into a fantasy world, bound to a sign-in system that grants him cultivation rewards and various peerless treasures daily. While others struggle desperately to break through their cultivation realms, he has long since reached the pinnacle of the Great Dao, becoming a reclusive Emperor whose true strength even he himself cannot fathom. Originally planning to lie low and retire peacefully on Purple Bamboo Peak, the system suddenly issues a new task — take on disciples. With no other choice, Gu Changge casually picks up a few disciples: The eldest disciple, born with a War God Constitution, is thrown a copy of "War God Stratagems" by him, and ends up conquering the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, becoming a peerless War God who sweeps across the cosmos. The second disciple, possessing a Chaos Sword Body, can break all techniques with a single sword, his swordsmanship unmatched throughout history. He points his sword at the heavens: "My master said, the sword and the man stand together. If the sword perishes... my master will give me another one." The third disciple, a reborn Empress who returns to her throne, her elegance and grace overshadowing all beings. And without anyone noticing, his own sect, the Qingxuan Sect, has become the number one sect on the continent. Looking at these unbelievably formidable disciples, Gu Changge, holding the "Primordial Purple Qi" he just signed in for, falls into deep thought: — Wasn't this supposed to be a peaceful retirement? How did I become the ultimate master?!
ose... to cooperate with the protagonist! Shen Yuan: I have a system! Protagonist: What? System: Holy crap, you're just spilling it out like that? Shen Yuan: Let's team up, we'll split the system rewards! Protagonist: Fifty-fifty split? Shen Yuan: No way! Protagonist: What!? I'm the one getting beaten up, and I don't get half? Shen Yuan: Forty-sixty split, I get forty, you get sixty! Protagonist: Deal! Big brother, come on, hit me! As long as it doesn't kill me, beat me like you mean it! Shen Yuan: Don't worry... I will definitely protect all of you! No one but me can lay a finger on you! Guard our Heaven's Chosen Ones! I'm the only one allowed to bully them!
close your eyes and open them again, only to find yourself transmigrated into the role of a villainous male supporting character. Readers familiar with urban wish-fulfillment novels know that it is only through the relentless antics of the villainous male supporting character that the plot between the male and female leads can progress. As the villainous male supporting character, Long Aotian not only has to bully the female lead, harass the second female lead, and flirt with the third female lead, but he also has to go all out to antagonize the male lead. In the end, when his body is discovered, he is still clutching half a moldy fried dough stick in his hand. Fully aware of the plot, Long Aotian is determined to change his fate, starting with the female lead! In the beginning, the female lead lacks confidence: "Big brother, I hope I didn't scare you?" In the middle, the female lead treads carefully: "Brother Long, please don't hit me, okay?" Later on, the female lead becomes coquettishly clingy: "Aotian, it's time to pay the 'public grain' tonight." Long Aotian's legs go weak, and he feels like crying: "I taught you to be thick-skinned, not shameless!"
