Chapter 292 - Just an Ordinary Relative (1/2)

“That’s right, my family should treat her to a meal.” Su Chenghui smiled. “Our families have been brought together by marriage, so my family should naturally be hospitable hosts to your visiting relative.”

“There is no need for that.” Huo Jinyao was apprehensive about how Su Qingsang would be affected if Su Chenghui and Xiang Caiping were really to meet each other. “She’s just an ordinary relative. Since her arrival, I’ve asked Qingsang to show her around. She will be leaving within the next two days.”

Su Chenghui’s questions ceased as he realized that the relative in question was not a person of importance.

When Huo Jinyao saw that Su Chenghui was about to take his leave, he inexplicably asked, “Father, may I ask you a question?”

“What is it?”

“Qingsang’s mother…” Huo Jinyao paused for a moment. “I mean, her biological mother. Do you know her whereabouts?”

There was an immediate change in Su Chenghui’s demeanor. He sat there with an enigmatic look in his eyes and Huo Jinyao could not read his emotions.

“Do you not wish to talk about her?” Huo Jinyao tried his best to look for any trace of emotion that bordered sentimentality in Su Chenghui’s eyes. Unfortunately, he was not able to detect any.

Su Chenghui was oblivious to Huo Jinyao’s presence as it was drowned out by his memory of the young woman who had been in his life decades ago. It all came rushing back to him.

In truth, she had become a distant memory. Unexpectedly, he could still remember his impression of her. She had a gentle disposition and was aesthetically appealing. Most importantly, she was mild-mannered and free-spirited.

Despite her virtues, however, he had ultimately broken her heart. She had then distanced herself and gone far away from him. He could not even vindicate her if he wanted to.

He could only treat Li Qianxue with indifference as a penalty to her and to himself. What good was that? It was a futile effort to make up for his misdeed.

“Father?” Huo Jinyao called out again.

Su Chenghui lowered his gaze and repressed his emotions. “I have something on, I’ll take my leave.”

“What about Qingsang’s biological mother?”

“Don’t ask me anymore, and don’t ask Qingsang about it. She does not know anything. Don’t bring up this matter again.”

With these words, Su Chenghui seemed to stumble over his feet. He struggled to compose himself while walking away.