Chapter 399 - To Beg Somebody (1/2)
“Brother-in-law, then what do you want to do about it now?” Compared to Old Master Li’s state of shock, Su Yuxin was much more composed. “Do you want my sister to apologize to Qingsang’s mother?”
Su Peizhen would find it unbearable to have to put her pride aside like that.
The look Huo Jinyao gave Su Yuxin was one of slight admiration. At such a young age, Su Yuxin had already displayed unwavering calmness — he’ll be a great man when he grows up.
However, it was such a shame that this boy was Su Peizhen’s younger brother — what a waste.
“Sorry, but the last time this happened, Su Peizhen had already apologized, and it seems to have had no effect on her. So, I don’t need her to apologize.”
Huo Jinyao stared into Old Master Li and Su Yuxin’s faces. “I want her to go to jail.”
“Huo Jinyao.” Old Master Li’s voice was trembling. “Y-You—”
“She shall turn herself in, and admit that she was the one who encouraged Liu Xiangyu’s husband to make a move on Qingsang. I’ve already asked — she wouldn’t get locked up for long for a crime like this. She’ll be out of there in three months’ time.”
“Huo Jinyao.” Old Master Lis face turned green. The granddaughter of Old Master Li… in prison?
“Brother-in-law…” Even Su Yuxin thought that this punishment was too severe.
Huo Jinyao’s voice didn’t seem to hold any room for negotiation. “Three months — that’s my bottom line. As long as Su Peizhen turns herself in, I promise that I won’t do anything else to make her stay in prison longer.”
He did not elaborate, but his message was clear. If Su Peizhen doesn’t turn herself in, Huo Jinyao would use his own means.
Old Master Li and Su Yuxin never imagined that Huo Jinyao could become so merciless.
The two of them exchanged looks. They wanted to say something else, but they knew that it was pointless.
Huo Jinyao was very blunt as well. After conveying his message, he picked up his documents and proceeded to the meeting.
He didn’t forget to piss them off further before leaving. “Oh, yes, Old Master Li. I have limited patience, so Su Peizhen had better turn herself in fast. I can’t guarantee how long she will be locked up if I’m the one to press charges.”
Old Master Li’s face turned from green to white and vice versa. He was sickly pale, looking as if he had completely lost his spirits.
Su Yuxin watched as Huo Jinyao closed the door to his office. After pondering for a moment, he helped Old Master Li up. “Grandfather, shall we go?”
“Go?” Old Master Li never thought that he would have to stoop so low. “How can we just leave? Are we going to just let him have your sister thrown into prison?”
“But there’s no point begging him now.” Although Su Yuxin had limited experience, he could tell that Huo Jinyao was a man who would not change his mind easily.
“Are we just going to watch your sister go to prison? If that really happens, the Li family and the Su family will be the laughing stock of Lin City.”
Su Yuxin glanced at Old Master Li. “Grandfather, why are you so obsessed about that issue? Clearly, there’s no point to try and talk Huo Jinyao out of this decision.”
When he met with Old Master Li’s confused gaze, Su Yuxin continued, “If you don’t want my sister to go to prison, I’m afraid we have to go and visit my sister Qingsang.”
Old Master Li was stunned for a moment. He looked at Su Yuxin, and suddenly he understood.
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Su Qingsang brought Xiang Caiping the porridge. She couldn’t eat much — she only ate half a bowl before refusing any more food.
Xiao Ning took the cue and took the bowl away. Su Qingsang started chatting with Xiang Caiping.
Xiang Caiping was in good spirits today. As she watched Su Qingsang sitting by her side and busying herself around her, she felt quite bad about it.
She hadn’t had the chance to do much for her daughter ever since she acknowledged her, and instead, it was her daughter who was always working on her behalf.
“Qingsang, tell your superiors that you’ll be back at work tomorrow.”
“Mom, don’t you like having me by your side?”