After school, Su Jingcheng took Su Xi to the banquet.

At the venue, Su Jingcheng, the youngest and most mysterious entrepreneur in B City, naturally attracted much attention.

But today, everyone had one more point to focus on—— It was the very pretty girl beside Su Jingcheng.

The girl looked young, no more than thirteen or fourteen years old.

If not for this, the crowd would have suspected that the girl was Su Jingcheng’s girlfriend.

——Mainly because Su Jingcheng was so gentle and intimate when facing the girl!

The legendary chairman of Suyuan Group, even though he seldom shows up in public, people’s impression of Su Jingcheng was serious and indifferent. When have they seen Su Jingcheng in his ‘gentle mode’?

“Who’s that little girl next to Chairman Su? I have never seen him bring any female to these types of event before.” What’s more, it was a little girl who was underage.

“It must be Chairman Su’s younger sister or something. Isn’t there a little girl of this age in the Su family’s collateral branch? It seems to be a child from the third family.”

“No, it’s just a cousin. It’s not possible to be this close.” From the onlooker’s point of view, in just a short while, Su Jingcheng took care of the girl he brought with him in every possible way.

From the time they’ve entered the venue to now, even though there were so many people watching, Su Jingcheng’s eyes have never moved away from the little girl. How could he be so caring to a cousin?

“No need to guess. I’ve heard a bit about this matter.” At this moment, someone in the crowd said, “That little girl should be Chairman Su’s own sister. They were there at Old Master Su’s birthday but just didn’t show up in public.”

Several other people showed surprise.

“I heard that there’s a daughter in the Su family before but I have never seen her. I didn’t think there really is one!”

“She’s hidden too deep. Did they send her somewhere else or something?”

“It’s hard to say.” How can a wealthy family not have any secrets?

“But this time, Chairman Su must have some intention for bringing this daughter of the Su family out to the public.”

“You mean that little girl will also get the shares of Suyuan Group?”

“It’s very likely. Look at how Chairman Su treats his little sister like a treasure.” Even if not now, he would probably do so in the future.

……

Su Xi was unaware of the discussions surrounding her. At this time, Su Xi had on a serious face while looking around nervously.

Su Jingcheng didn’t know what Su Xi was looking for. Watching Su Xi’s tense expression, he thought that it was probably because his sister was attending such a banquet for the first time and was nervous and uncomfortable with so many people.

“Xixi must be hungry, do you want to go over there and have something to eat?” Su Jingcheng asked, trying to distract Su Xi’s attention and relieve her tension in this way.

Su Jingcheng’s method had an effect, Su Xi’s eyes really brightened when she heard his words.

“Can the food over there be eaten?” There were a lot of delicious food, juices of various colors, and small dessert cakes of all kinds of shapes on the rows of tables on the side. Su Xi noticed them as soon as they entered the venue, but unfortunately, after watching for a long time, she didn’t see anyone going there to get food, so she thought it was just for decoration.

“Of course.” Su Jingcheng smiled, walked over, and placed a few delicate looking snacks in a plate for Su Xi.

“Eat up.”

“Thank you.”

“Is it delicious?”

“Mmhmm!” Su Xi nodded, her eyes seemed to be shining.

“This and this one is average, this one is super delicious!”

“That-, do you want to try?” Su Xi handed one of the snacks she said was super delicious to Su Jingcheng.

Seeing the heart-shaped pastry filled with red jam that was handed over by the girl in front of him, Su Jingcheng was a little flattered.

“Thank you, Xixi.” Su Jingcheng took the sweet treat handed over by Su Xi.

Sweet, too sweet!

Doesn’t Xixi find it very sweet? Does he have to take her for a dental checkup some other time? After all, eating too many sweets was bad for ones teeth.

Su Jingcheng looked at Su Xi as she took another piece of the immensely sweet snack and placed it into her mouth. The satisfied look on her face made the people watching her couldn’t help but feel her enjoyment.

However, in the next second, Su Jingcheng saw that Su Xi stopped moving, half a piece of the snack still dangling in her mouth. She stared in a certain direction as if her acupoint have been pressed.

“Xixi?”

“That……” Su Xi tugged on Su Jingcheng’s sleeve.

Su Xi used the same hand holding the snack just now, slightly staining Su Jingcheng’s sleeve. However, Su Jingcheng didn’t care at all, instead, he looked at Su Xi with concern.

“What’s wrong, Xixi?”

“That way.” Su Xi motioned Su Jingcheng to look in the direction she was pointing. “Is that person Shen Wenbo?”

Since arriving there, Su Xi had been looking all over for the male protagonist. The man not far away was wearing a high-end suit, and just like Su Jingcheng, he drew the attention of countless people as soon as he stepped into the banquet hall.

With this reaction and that kind of ‘overwhelming’ temperament, Su Xi could almost guess the other party’s identity at one glance.

“En, that’s Shen Wenbo, the chairman of Shenxing Group and the head of the Shen family.” Su Jingcheng nodded and explained to Su Xi, while a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes as he looked at the other party.

As for Su Xi, although she had already guessed his identity, hearing Su Jingcheng’s affirmation, she still couldn’t help but inwardly tensed up.

Su Xi curiously examined the legendary male protagonist. In fact, he was similar to what was described in the novel, with A^[1]alpha-like looks, A-like temperament, and the imposing aura of ascetic domineering president all over his body.

———

Su Xi wanted to see what the legendary male protagonist looked like in person, but unfortunately, the male protagonist at the other end also noticed Su Xi’s direction.

Shen Wenbo looked their way, or to be precise, he saw the cold smile that crossed Su Jingcheng’s eyes, and the next second, the person had already walked towards Su Xi and Su Jingcheng with a smile that wasn’t a smile pasted on his face.

“Chairman Su, what a coincidence.” Shen Wenbo held up the champagne in his hand to make a toasting gesture towards Su Jingcheng.

It was a very topical scene to see the two business giants in B City meet at this banquet, especially as these two people’s companies also competes in many projects.

The attention of those around fell their way, seemingly waiting for the ‘good show’ to begin.

As for the two people involved, there was a verbal battle between them at this point.

Su Jingcheng looked at Shen Wenbo with a bland smile and replied, “Not a coincidence.”

“Heh, is it? From my point of view, I didn’t want to meet Chairman Su but still did. This can be considered a coincidence.”

“However, in the future, I think that Chairman Su and I will meet frequently.” Shen Wenbo pointedly brought the topic to several projects launched by the two companies recently.

“I heard that Suyuan’s project in Y Country is doing well? Congratulations.”

Hearing this, Su Jingcheng sneered. “Then shouldn’t I also congratulate Chairman Shen?”

“You’re being polite. Thanks to Suyuan Group for providing a good idea.”

Su Jingcheng: Ha-ha.

Su Xi: “……”

It was said in the novel that the male protagonist’s tactics were very high and beyond the reach of others, but she never expected that the other party would be so shameless. Someone who could plagiarize an opponent’s ideas in a refined and righteous manner, she’s afraid that Shen Wenbo was the only one.

“I’m looking forward to what highly innovative plan Suyuan will come up with for the Xinhua Street project.” After Shen Wenbo said that, a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

He had no idea that Su Jingcheng had adjusted his plan and was now planning to build a shopping mall. He wanted to see how the other party would use the amusement park to beat him to the bid.

“Then, Chairman Shen can look forward to it.” Su Jingcheng replied to Shen Wenbo in a cold voice without showing any weakness.

……

Listening to the two of talking back and forth, the expression on Su Xi’s face was almost as stiff as a wax figure.

It’s really nothing good when the legendary male protagonist and the big villain meet. The atmosphere between the two was really suffocating.

———

Meanwhile, Shen Wenbo seemed to finally notice Su Xi beside Su Jingcheng.

“This is the younger sister Chairman Su found?” Shen Wenbo looked at Su Xi as if she were some kind of exhibit.

The moment Su Xi was stared at by the male protagonist, all the hair on her body stood on end.

The villain in the novel was scary, but the male protagonist wasn’t nice either.

By this time, Su Jingcheng had already pulled Su Xi behind him in a completely protective attitude.

Having a few ideas stolen by Shen Wenbo and a few projects snatched away, Su Jingcheng could deal with these calmly, but Su Xi was his inverted scale and no one else could touch her.

“Chairman Shen’s sources are very diligent.” Su Jingcheng said sarcastically as he look at Shen Wenbo with eyes full of vigilance and warning.

——Without being capable, it would be impossible for the Shen family to have entrenched in B City for so many years. Not to mention that the ‘resources’ under Shen Wenbo’s hands were no worse than their Su family. Therefore, it was no surprise to Su Jingcheng that Shen Wenbo knew about Su Xi’s return.

Shen Wenbo swept a glance at Su Xi and suddenly smiled, “Is Chairman Su protecting her so tightly because you’re afraid of losing her again?”

“I heard that this little sister was lost by Chairman Su before?”

Su Xi: “!” The male protagonist was doing this on purpose, right? It’s intentional!

Knowing full well that the matter of her getting lost was a hurdle in Su Jingcheng’s heart, Shen Wenbo clearly said this to provoke Su Jingcheng.

Su Xi felt that when Shen Wenbo’s words came out, Su Jingcheng’s entire body tensed up and the temperature around him dropped by at least twenty degrees.

Su Xi was nervous, but she also became angry. She now knew how Su Jingcheng turned dark in the novel. If the male protagonist incites him like this every time they met, it would be strange if he didn’t blacken!

“That’s not the case! My brother didn’t lose me, he was protecting me!” Su Xi heard from Uncle Fu what had occurred. Su Jingcheng was actually protecting her at that time, fearing that she would be hurt or get kidnapped alongside him.

Su Xi glared at Shen Wenbo.

Shen Wenbo obviously didn’t expect Su Xi to jump out.

The girl’s voice was soft and non-aggressive, but at this moment, she spoke with an unusually firm tone.

Seeing the girl who had previously hid behind her brother in fear, walk out and stood in front of Su Jingcheng as she glared at him without fear, a look of surprise flashed across Shen Wenbo’s face.

Not only Shen Wenbo, but even Su Jingcheng was very surprised—— He didn’t expect that Xixi would jump out and stand in front of her brother.

Su Jingcheng looked down at Su Xi. She was raising her head and glaring fiercely at Shen Wenbo, unafraid with the other party, this influential figure in the business circle of B City. There seems to be a huge energy hidden in her thin and small body.

With Su Xi’s current appearance, Su Jingcheng suddenly thought of a kitten with its fur standing on end while protecting its precious catnip ball, making him want to laugh but also warms his heart.

However, as the older brother, Su Jingcheng naturally couldn’t do such a thing as letting his younger sister rush to the front.

Su Jingcheng raised his hand and placed it on top of Su Xi’s head, bringing her back to his side.

“I didn’t know that Chairman Shen has such a hobby and fondness of paying attention to other people’s family.”

“However, a word of advice to Chairman Shen, business is business. If Chairman Shen has other ideas, then I can only strangle it in the cradle, along with Chairman Shen and your Shenxing Group.”

Su Jingcheng’s words were a warning to Shen Wenbo and his attitude was unprecedentedly tough.

“Chairman Su must be joking.” Shen Wenbo turned around and left.

During the whole banquet afterwards, the two were like separate rivers, there was no intersection between them.

———

Back at Jingyuan, seeing Su Xi still looking as if she’s facing a great enemy, Su Jingcheng raised his hand and rubbed her head. He said patiently, “Xixi also knows that Shenxing Group and our company are in a competitive relationship. Some friction is unavoidable.”

“But Xixi don’t have to be afraid. Brother is here and I won’t let you be in any danger.” No one would touch Xixi again.

Hearing Su Jingcheng’s assurance, Su Xi nodded. However, she couldn’t help murmuring inwardly.

Although Su Xi felt that she could protect herself, there was no denying that hearing Su Jingcheng’s words gave her a special feeling of peace in her heart.

Obviously…… not long ago, the big villain Su Jingcheng was the most dangerous existence in her mind.

“I don’t think the male— that Shen Wenbo is actually good.” Su Xi suddenly blurted.

Although, as the male protagonist, Shen Wenbo was indeed as handsome as the novel said he was.

However, upon closer inspection, although Shen Wenbo’s facial features were indeed not bad and coupled with his domineering aura, was very imposing, but in fact, in terms of appearance, the male protagonist wasn’t as handsome as Su Jingcheng.

“Moreover, he’s divorced. If he gets married again, no matter whom, it will be his second marriage. This kind of person isn’t worth much.” She had no idea how there were so many female cannon fodder characters in the novel who rush to him without any hesitation.

In terms of personal conditions, Su Jingcheng looks better than the male protagonist, had the same family background as the male protagonist, was younger than the male protagonist, and had never been divorced or widowed. With such good conditions, how could he only be a villain?

The male protagonist wasn’t as good as Su Jingcheng, no, he’s way far behind!

———

When Su Xi said that he was more handsome, Su Jingcheng was initially moved, but when he heard Su Xi’s following sentence, Su Jingcheng suddenly felt difficult.

Divorce, second marriage?

Where did his sister learn these words?

Su Jingcheng gently tapped Su Xi’s forehead with his finger. “Xixi, you’re a girl. Don’t say these words, okay?”

Su Xi: “……”

Su Jingcheng seemed afraid that his light tap just now had hurt Su Xi. He rubbed Su Xi’s head in distress. “It’s getting late, you should go to bed.”

Although tomorrow was the weekend, as a developing child, it was important to maintain adequate sleep.

“Oh.”

Su Xi didn’t object this time and obediently went upstairs to sleep.

———

Probably because she had been thinking day and night, after Su Xi went back to the room and sleep, it didn’t take long before her subconscious mind once again fell into that recurring dream.

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