Chapter 74: Old but Vigorous
Facing Su Dingfang's warning, Luo Zhijun awkwardly smiled and said, "Dad, look at what you're saying, President Shen is a straightforward person, we're just having drinks and playing cards."
"Drinks and cards? You're fooling no one, just listen to me." Su Dingfang said in a deep voice.
"Dad, I know what I'm doing." Luo Zhijun said, but he took his phone and went out.
Watching Luo Zhijun leave, Su Dingfang's face immediately turned somber, and he said coldly, "Mu Chen, Shen Sihai is ruthless, and Zhijun getting too close to him is dangerous."
"Dad, I've already talked to Zhijun, but look at his attitude, he doesn't listen to me at all, there's nothing I can do." Su Muchen replied with a bitter face.
Peng Yunyan interjected, "Old Su, you don't need to worry about Zhijun's affairs. Although Shen Sihai is ruthless, he's also very loyal and well-connected in both legal and illegal circles. It's a good thing for Zhijun to have his help!"
"What do you, a woman, understand? Shen Sihai is a profit-driven guy, I'm afraid Zhijun will become someone else's pawn." Su Dingfang said coldly.
"Being a pawn is fine as long as it's not a discarded one." Lin Hao hinted, speaking with double meaning.
Seeing Lin Hao insinuate about Luo Zhijun, Peng Yunyan immediately became displeased and fired back at him.
"Lin Hao, you worthless piece of crap, why are you talking about Zhijun? He's at least a deputy county chief, what kind of thing are you? The whole county committee is gossiping that you have an affair with the new secretary, saying you spend hours in Building No.2 together. What could you possibly do in there for that long?"
"Peng Yunyan, stop slandering me. My relationship with Secretary Li is purely professional. You're just spreading rumors like everyone else. Have you lost your mind?" Lin Hao said coldly.
Su Dingfang also felt Peng Yunyan went too far, glanced at the grim-faced Su Muyun, and interjected, "Wife, don't spread such things. Lin Hao is the office director, Secretary Li is his direct superior, they must have work-related matters. We should trust him."
"Thank you, Dad, for your trust!" Lin Hao secretly let out a sigh of relief.
"Lin Hao, don't argue with Aunt Yun; she has that bad temper. A family should live in harmony, understand?" Su Dingfang advised.
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"Muyun, I've noticed that you've been getting along well with Lin Hao lately. Don't take his work matters to heart." Su Dingfang said to his daughter.
Su Muyun seemed unwilling to continue the topic and said, "Dad, Aunt Yun, I'm going back to my room."
"I'm also going back to my room to rest." Su Muchen got up and left.
After the two sisters left, Peng Yunyan also said she was going to rest and left the living room.
"Lin Hao, I'm getting old and my health is declining, I plan to retire next year. With Luo Zhijun hanging around Shen Sihai, trouble will arise sooner or later. Our Su Family might have to rely on you in the future." Su Dingfang said sombrely.
"Dad, what are you saying? You're still in good health. There's a saying, older but stronger!" Lin Hao said with a smile.
"To be honest, my high blood pressure and heart disease could claim my life at any time." Su Dingfang said with a bitter face.
"Hypertension and heart disease are lifestyle diseases. As long as you take care of your health and watch your diet, it's not a big problem. Don't carry too much mental burden." Lin Hao advised.
In the past, Su Dingfang had a good attitude towards him, but after his father's car accident and with Peng Yunyan's instigation, his attitude worsened.
Regarding Su Muyun and Lin Hao's divorce matter, Su Dingfang was indecisive, which is why he let them stay here to see if they could mend their relationship.
However, with Su Dingfang's bureaucratic nature and Su Muyun's opportunistic attitude, Lin Hao was uncertain how much longer he could stay in this family.
"Dad, I'm going back to my room to change; this suit is uncomfortable." Lin Hao didn't want to continue the conversation and wanted to escape.
"Go on." Su Dingfang nodded slightly.
As Lin Hao went upstairs and walked towards the room, he heard voices from inside at the entrance.
"Muyun, Lin Hao must be having an affair with that secretary. Don't let him deceive you..."
"Aunt Yun, stop talking about these baseless rumors. I don't want to hear them."
"You're so stubborn. It was because his father held real power before, but now he has nothing. They're calling him an office director, but he's just doing odd jobs. I heard he even has to clean the secretary's office and serve tea..."
"Aunt Yun, stop concerning yourself with Lin Hao's work."
"Muyun, the city leader I mentioned last time suggested meeting tomorrow. He said he really likes you, and as long as you're willing to divorce, he can transfer you to the city immediately..."
Hearing this, Lin Hao was so furious he wanted to slap this "stepmother" to death.
"Aunt Yun, let me think about the divorce further."
"Don't entertain any fantasies about Lin Hao. Even if you become the head of the admissions office, you'll still be doing leg work; it's much more comforting being a leader in the city..."
Peng Yunyan kept persuading in hopes of a divorce.
Bam!
The room door was forcefully pushed open, and Lin Hao stood at the entrance with a dark face, eyes red with anger, glaring at Peng Yunyan.
Peng Yunyan was startled, and upon seeing Lin Hao, she yelled, "Lin Hao, you worthless scum, you want to scare me to death!"
"Peng Yunyan, you're encouraging my wife to divorce me? You bastard need a beating!" Lin Hao stepped forward and slapped her hard.
Slap!
The loud sound of a slap made Peng Yunyan see stars, dizzy, with five finger marks instantly appearing on her face.
"You... you worthless scum, how dare you hit me? I'll fight you!" Peng Yunyan snapped out of it and immediately lunged at Lin Hao to fight back.
Seeing a fight break out, Su Muyun quickly rushed over to hold Peng Yunyan back, furiously shouting at Lin Hao, "Lin Hao, how dare you hit someone?"
"How dare I? She incited you to divorce me; doesn't this bitch deserve a beating?" Lin Hao shouted angrily.
"Lin Hao, I'll fight you to the death today!" Peng Yunyan, inflamed with anger, attempted to push Su Muyun away to hit Lin Hao.
However, Su Muyun knew that Peng Yunyan was no match for Lin Hao and that Lin Hao was in the right, so she held onto Peng Yunyan firmly to prevent her from getting beaten.
At that moment, a loud and authoritative voice sounded.
"Stop it!" Su Dingfang rushed over from the corridor, full of anger.
Seeing her support arrive, Peng Yunyan immediately cried out loudly, "Boohoo... Husband, that bastard Lin Hao hit me!"