Chapter 131

Chapter 131: Father-Daughter Heart-to-Heart, Yanyan, Do You Like Su Lin?

While Su Lin was out dining with Lin Xiaowan and Xia Shiyu, a simple family meeting was happening at Zhao Yanyan’s home in Donghai City.

Zhao Tiande was looking at his daughter with a sense of nostalgia, realizing she had grown up so much that she was almost as tall as him even in flat shoes.

“Yanyan, how’s work going at the supermarket?” Zhao Tiande asked.

Surprised by her father’s sudden interest in her work, Zhao Yanyan put down her chopsticks and replied, “It’s going well. Why do you ask, Dad?”

“Do you know your boss almost got into a fight with Luo Sihai?” Zhao Tiande casually mentioned.

“A fight? How’s that possible?” Zhao Yanyan stood up, shocked.

Seeing her reaction, Zhao Tiande felt somewhat reassured. He had been both surprised and angry when he first heard about the incident, as Luo Sihai had dared to target his daughter’s workplace. After investigating, he realized the situation was quite complicated.

His nephew Lin Tian was also involved, along with Luo Sihai, Su Lin, and Su Zhenguo. With the railway line about to open, the whole situation in Donghai seemed entangled in a strange vortex, with his daughter on the periphery.

Originally, his first instinct was to ask Zhao Yanyan to quit her job and focus on dance, but seeing how satisfied she had been recently, he decided to bring up the matter subtly.

“Dad, what exactly happened in that ‘fight’?”

“It was Su Lin who led a group of workers to demand their wages. Guess who the owner of the supermarket under renovation opposite yours is?”

“Is it Lin Tian?” Zhao Yanyan asked uncertainly.

Zhao Tiande nodded, “Yes, he believes his father’s death is related to Su Zhenguo, so he’s trying to get back at Su Lin.”

“Wow... I had no idea all this was happening,” Zhao Yanyan was stunned.

“Do you think Su Lin will be in danger? Dad, can’t you help him?” she asked pleadingly.

Zhao Tiande internally cursed his luck, seeing his daughter’s heart had clearly flown to Su Lin. “Aren’t you concerned that Su Lin might actually be problematic?”

“What problems could he have? I’ve been with him almost every day recently. I know everything about him. How could he be a problem?”

Zhao Tiande sighed, “If that’s the case, you should leave Su Lin sooner rather than later. Make a clean break. Maybe you should quit your job.”

“No, I won’t! Liking him is one thing, and work is another,” Zhao Yanyan said firmly.

Zhao Tiande scoffed internally, knowing too well his daughter’s nature. If she wasn’t truly fond of Su Lin, she would have already resigned.

He contemplated whether to forcibly end Zhao Yanyan’s relationship with Su Lin but realized it would damage their father-daughter bond.

Seeing Zhao Yanyan’s determination, Zhao Tiande felt a headache coming on. Dealing with family matters seemed more challenging than handling complex cases.

Zhao Yanyan noticed her father’s dilemma and quickly said, “Dad, I’m an adult now, and I can handle this. Don’t worry.”

Zhao Tiande massaged his temples, “Alright, it’s your call. But remember, if things go south, don’t come crying to me.”

“How could I? Do I look like someone who cries easily?” Zhao Yanyan retorted with feigned arrogance.

Meanwhile, Su Lin was unaware of the family meeting between Zhao Yanyan and her father. He was busy driving Lin Xiaowan home.

Lin Xiaowan, covering her flushed face, expressed her worries, “Su Lin, do you think my parents will notice anything? My face is still so red.”

Su Lin glanced at her and reassured, “It’s not very noticeable. Just say you’re feeling hot.”

“Really? Will that work?” Lin Xiaowan asked skeptically.

Su Lin nodded confidently, “Trust me, just say you’re hot. It’s like when you’re flushed after running.”

“If it weren’t for you driving, I would have smacked you right now,” Lin Xiaowan said half-jokingly.

“Ahem, we’re here,” Su Lin quickly announced as they arrived.

Zhao Yanyan laughed at Su Lin’s demeanor, “You’re so fierce when you’re bullying others but now playing it safe?”

“A man needs to know when to be tough and when to back down,” Su Lin replied with a smile.

“Forget it, I won’t argue with you. Arguing with you would only make me more frustrated!” Lin Xiaowan exclaimed.