The longing Su Lingāer had for Yun Che was a bit baffling to outsiders, so much that it seemed somewhat unreasonable . Even Su Lingāer herself wondered why his figure had filled her mind and heart ever since she met him . Waiting for his return, had almost become everything that she wished for . And what Su Haoran had said to her, was undoubtedly the cruelest words in the world, because every one of his words was like a poisonous steel needle that stabbed at her most beautiful and happiest dream .
āYouāre lyingā¦ youāre lying!ā Su Lingāer forcibly shook her head and yelled angrily: āBig Brother Yun Che said that he likes me . He said that heāll come marry me when I grow up . Big Brother Yun Che wonāt lie to meā¦ Youāre the liar! You canāt lie like that!ā
āOh, really?ā Su Haoran began to grin: āIf he really liked you, why didnāt he bring you along with him at that time? Since he likes you that much, then did he tell you where he lived, and which sect he was born in?ā
Su Lingāerās little face paled instantly: āThatās becauseā¦ thatās becauseā¦ā
āThatās because he never even liked a little girl like you, so why would he bring you with him? He was scared that you might go looking for him, which was why he didnāt tell you about his birthplace . Also, the others have said that aside from his name, what else do you know about him? Perhaps, even his name was made up too . ā Su Haoran laughed as he said this, without caring about how cruel those words were to Su Lingāer .
āYouāre lyingā¦ Youāre lying! Theyāre all lies! Big Brother Yun Che would never lie to me, he will definitely come for me . ā Su Lingāer used both hands to cover her ears and fiercely shook her head . She powerlessly defended as her eyes began to water .
Su Haoran spread out his hand: āThen just continue on with your delusion . But what a pity, my good little sister, as Grandwake Clanās great princess, you would have your pick of men in the river east in the future, yet you want to stupidly wait for a person who played you for a fool . If this matter were to be spread, tsk tsk, Iām afraid that our entire Grandwake Clan would be made fun of . ā
āYouāre lyingā¦ Everything you say is a lie, I hate you!!ā
Still covering her ears, Su Lingāer ran far away into the refreshing bamboo forest, and the faint sounds of her suppressed weeping could be heard .
āWhy was Su Hengshanās little girl here?ā Not far from Su Haorenās rear, a middle-aged dressed in black walked over . It was actually Su Hengyue!
āIgnore her . ā Su Haoran casually curled his lips as he turned around: āI heard that you had something important to tell me . What is it?ā
āWith Haoranās great intelligence, how could you not be able to guess it out?ā Su Hengyue faintly laughed: āOf course itās to help you get the clan treasure earlier, and become the Clan Master!ā
The two looked at each other for a while, and then began to laugh at the same time .
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It was only until nightfall that Su Lingāer finally arrived back to the Grandwake Clan . On the entire journey back, she had been completely spaced-out . She was unwilling to believe what Su Haoran had said, but that nightmarish voice continued to swim in her mind, making her unable to forget it .
Big Brother Yun Che would not not come for me, rightā¦
No! Big Brother Yun Che would definitely not lie to meā¦ Heās so nice to me, and when he looks at me, his gaze is as warm as the bamboo forestās moonlight .
But, why didnāt he bring me with him that day, why didnāt he tell me where he livedā¦
I only knowā¦ his nameā¦ and donāt know anything elseā¦
If he really forgets about me, if he doesnāt like me any moreā¦ What do I doā¦ What do I doā¦
Su Hengshan walked out from the Training Room and immediately saw Su Lingāerās light, powerless footsteps . He hurriedly rushed forward and asked: āLingāer, where did you go? Why did you return so late?ā
Su Lingāer lifted her tear-filled eyes . While trying really hard to not cry, she asked pitifully: āPapa, is Big Brother Yun Cheā¦ really not coming back to marry me? Was heā¦ was he only casually saying that, has he already forgotten me?ā
A few teardrops were already hanging from Su Lingāerās cheeks, and it was obvious that she had already cried earlier . Su Hengshan stared blankly for a while before squatting down and answering with a slight smile: āLingāer, tell me what you feel, do you think he liked you?ā
Su Lingāer gently blinked her eyes and then nodded: āBig Brother Yun Cheā¦ definitely likes me . ā
āThen thatās the case . ā Su Hengshan nodded with a slight smile: āIf other peopleās words and your feelings are in conflict, you obviously have to believe in your own feelings . Itās not only Lingāer, even I feel that your big brother Yun Che really likes you . When he looks at you, it was like he was looking at his life . Especially on the day he was leaving, I could tell that he really wanted to take you away with himā¦ but it was just that you were too young . If he took you away now, or marry you now, it would definitely bring about many criticisms . Thatās why he wanted you to wait for him, and when you grow up, he will definitely come back and marry youā¦ Even though heās not by your side now, you two are already engaged, and even had so many witnesses . This fact, absolutely cannot be severed . ā
Su Hengshan understood that after Yun Che had left, everyone believed that he would never come back, and that his and Su Lingāerās engagement was randomly brought up just to settle the dispute with Su Hengyue . But Su Hengshan didnāt believe that . The way Yun Che looked at Su Lingāer, and the way he treated her so wellā¦ was not something that could be completely faked .
Her fatherās words were as warm as the spring breeze, and immediately dispersed all of Su Lingāerās worries and fear . She nodded happily: āPapa, I understand! I knew it, Big Brother Yun Che definitely likes meā¦ Iāll quickly grow up, and wait every dayĀ for him to come back and marry me . ā
āHaha,ā Su Hengshan laughed somewhat helplessly . This ten year old daughter of his, who was originally an innocent and carefree little pixie at a tender age that should not know how to love yet, had actually begun to be immersed in love-sickness all day long after meeting Yun Che, and even thought about marriage every single day . This made him, as the father, really not know whether to laugh or cry . He asked on a whim: āDid someone say something to you that hurt your feelings?ā
Su Lingāer lightly nodded: āUu . . Itās elder brother, when I was in the bamboo forest, he also came there, and told me that everything Big Brother Yun Che told me were lies, soā¦ soā¦ā
āYou saidā¦ your elder brother went over to the bamboo forest area?ā Su Hengshan twitched violently .
āMn! Papa, whatās wrong? Why did you suddenly become so serious?ā
āOh, nothing . ā Su Hengshan hurriedly made a smile . He took a glance at the Dragonscale Armor under Lingāer outer garments, tightened Su Lingāerās collars up, then once again exhorted seriously: āLingāer, do well to remember what I said before . This dark golden colored clothing of yours, you have to wear it at any time, and you must also properly hide it and not let anyone see . That includes the brother and sisters in the clan who regularly plays with you . If it were to be accidentally found out by others, itās highly possible for it to be snatched away . Do you understand?ā
Su Lingāer subconsciously tightened her outer garment, and nodded very seriously: āI understand Papa, this was given to me by Big Brother Yun Che, Iāll definitely properly keep it safe . ā
Su Lingāer finally opened the knot in her heart and ran away happily, while Su Hengshanās heart became weighed with worry .
Only after the curtains of the night complete fell, did Su Haoran finally sneakily return to the Grandwake Clan . The moment he returned to his room, he discovered that his father Su Hengshan was actually standing in there . His heart suddenly throbbed, and he hastily spoke: āFather, why are you here?ā
āI have something to talk to you aboutā¦ā Su Hengshan gave him a sideways glance, and said indifferently: āWhere did you go this afternoon?ā
āI trained too long this afternoon and was a bit tired, so I went for a walk in the rear mountainās bamboo forest, and even met Lingāer . I wonder what important matters Father needs to speak to me about?ā Su Haoran respectively spoke without a change in expression .
āOther than Lingāer, did you not meet anyone else in the bamboo forest?ā Su Hengshanās expression became faintly overcast, and his voice also became a little menacing .
Su Haoran lifted his head, his face revealing surprise: āThe rear mountainās bamboo forest had always been secluded . I indeed had only met Lingāer, and spoke a few words with her . Other than that, I did not meet anyone else . Why is Father asking me this?ā
After Su Hengshan stared him in the eyes for a long while, he moved his gaze and spoke lightly: āHaoran, itās not a bad thing for a mature man to have ambition . Without ambition, one would never reach the top . Cruelty, ruthless, sinister and cunning, are often necessary things for a successful person of power . But these, are only fit to be used on enemies . If they were used on oneās dearest family, then this person cannot be called a person, but a swine . This, you must remember . ā
Su Haoranās eyebrows jumped, then he immediately nodded forcefully and spoke sincerely: āHaoren shall bear Fatherās teaching in mind . ā
Su Hengshan turned his face toward him, and lightly nodded: āItās important for one to know their limitations . Whether your father here was a successful Clan Master or not, I very well understand in my heart . Many times, I wasnāt decisive enough, not ruthless enough, not unyielding enough . Otherwise, there wouldnāt be someone running wild and rampant in front of this Clan Masterās face here . However, I, Su Hengshan had never done anything of guilty conscience in my entire life . Even though I am mediocre, I can still face the heavens and earth, face the sect, and face our ancestorsā¦ You are my, Su Hengshanās only son . I hope that in the futureā¦ you will never disappoint me . ā
āYesā¦ This child will not forget Fatherās words, and definitely wonāt do anything that would disappoint father . ā
āMm!ā Su Hengshan uttered a slight confirmation, and walked out with a slow pace without saying anything else .
Watching Su Hengshan leave, Su Haoranās expression slowly darkened, and then revealed a sinister smile: āEven though I have the identity as the Clan Masterās son, in terms of aptitude, my position really is too dangerous, so I canāt help but to plan ahead for myselfā¦ Dearest family? Heh, if I am to be so pedantic and irresolute, then this Grandwake Clan will never have a spot for me . When that happens, itāll really be over for me . As your son, how would I let you be disappointedā¦ . Heheheheā¦ . HAHAHAHAā¦ā