Chapter 137 Her Reputation Cannot Be Tainted
Throughout the whole time when Su Youcheng walked into the room while speaking, Su Ziyue remained cool and calm. She even picked up the newspaper curiously after seeing it being thrown before her. Her last time reading the news was last night, because she was not free this morning.
The headlines read, ‘Breaking News! A Company’s Female Senior Manager Is Suspected to Be in an Affair With a Tycoon.’ Su Ziyue briefly read through the content. ‘A female senior manager from Yunzhou City’s leading company…’ Why didn’t they just write my name? I could have just sued them if they dared to write my name.
The ignorant are truly fearless, I suppose. How I wish I could give them a slap to the face by showing them the certificate of marriage between Qin Muchen and I.
When Su Youcheng saw Su Ziyue simply reading the newspaper seriously and quietly without giving him an explanation, he became more furious. “How can you still have the mood to read the newspaper now?!” Su Youcheng was so angry that he just threw his briefcase onto his table.
However, Su Ziyue did not pay attention to his anger and remained as calm as ever. She even looked innocent when she looked up at Su Youcheng. “So, this newspaper that you’ve brought here isn’t for me to read it? I won’t read it then.” While speaking, Su Ziyue put the newspaper aside and sat up properly to look at Su Youcheng.
Upon seeing her impenitent expression, Su Youcheng was boiling with anger. “Su Ziyue, are you not planning to explain about the incident yesterday?”
“The other person involved isn’t here yet. How can I explain about it alone?” Su Ziyue was referring to Su Yuanming. “At that time, Grandpa, you said by yourself that General Manager Su’s assistance was required in order to prevent faults from happening. Hence, Grandpa, you can’t push all the blame to me now that something really went wrong.” Lowering her gaze to look at her hands, Su Ziyue added casually, “Besides, General Manager Su told me that he would help me to settle this perfectly at that time.” Although Su Ziyue addressed him respectfully, she did not sound humble; she sounded aggressive instead.
Unfortunately, Su Youcheng was unable to refute after listening to her words. At that time, he had indeed sent Su Yuanming to help Su Ziyue because he believed that she was incapable of settling this matter. However, everything had turned worse in the end.
“If you hadn’t done something so embarrassing, how would the media have found the opportunity to attack?” Su Youcheng had no doubts of the incident that year.
There was a glint of coldness in Su Ziyue’s eyes when she cast her glance up at Su Youcheng. “Grandpa, now that the medical skills are so advanced, do you think that I can check whether I’ve had an abortion or not at the hospital?”
Su Youcheng frowned because he did not really understand what Su Ziyue meant now. Moreover, her gaze was piercingly cold and a bit sardonic. Not only was her gaze on him not as friendly as Su Yige’s gaze on him, but she also looked unusually distant and indifferent. Indeed, she looked as though she was facing a stranger now.
This made Su Youcheng’s frown grow even deeper. In his opinion, Su Ziyue was always the one at fault as she had brought disgrace to the Su Family. Nevertheless, Su Ziyue just spoke as though she had a clear conscience.
Turning around, Su Youcheng walked to his table and sat down, then he waved his hand dismissively. “Never mind. About the subsequent work, I’ll let other people settle it. You just need to be disciplined and don’t cause me any more trouble.”
Recently, his health was deteriorating, and he would even think about his imprisoned eldest son, Su Yizi sometimes. As for his youngest son, Su Yuanming, who was going to take over the business, he was undeniably less capable than his elder brother. Moreover, Su Youcheng was actually more satisfied with Su Ziyue’s working style.
Su Ziyue arched her brow discreetly as she felt Su Youcheng’s sudden soft-heartedness strange. However, she would not let Su Yuanming, who had just framed her, off easily. What’s that saying again? A beggar can never be bankrupt.
Since she had never expected to take over the Su Group, it was interesting to see Su Yuanming—the official successor—kept being on guard against her. “Grandpa, you must be aware of everything that I’ve done since returning to Yunzhou City. I’ve really turned over a new leaf and I wish to accomplish something to make you happy. Since the Su Family is an influential family in Yunzhou City, why would the media suddenly report this news without someone playing a part?”
Su Ziyue kept an eye on Su Youcheng’s expression while speaking. She had made her meaning clear without going straight to the point, since she could sense how distrustful Su Youcheng was toward Su Yuanming. The older, the wiser; whenever Su Yuanming plotted something, Su Youcheng would definitely learn about it no matter how sneakily it was done.
Let me just plant a seed of doubt in Grandpa’s mind first. By that time, it’ll be great if I get to see this pair of father and son turning against one another. Thinking about this, Su Ziyue could not help but let out a sigh of relief.
Since Su Youcheng was more satisfied with Su Ziyue, he would naturally take in her advice. Hence, Su Ziyue’s words had sent him deep in thought without realizing it himself.
When Su Ziyue saw his reaction, she knew that she had achieved her aim. Standing up, her attitude was now less hostile as before, and she even said softly, “Grandpa, I’ll leave now. About what happened this time, I have my own faults too. I’ll work harder in the future.”
“Okay.” Upon hearing her words, Su Youcheng just waved at her distractedly as his mind was already occupied with something else.
After taking another glance at him, Su Ziyue turned around and left. When the office door was closed, Su Youcheng took out his phone to give Su Yuanming a call.
“Dad,” Su Yuanming said, sounding somewhat breathless.
Su Youcheng knew that he was still walking by listening to his voice. This angered him at once. “What time is it now? Why aren’t you at the company yet?” As Su Youcheng had the habit of reaching the company half an hour early, he disliked seeing his employees being late, not to mention that he was currently in an angered state.
Su Yuanming was rendered speechless by his question. Knowing that Su Youcheng was angry, he could only swallow his excuse. Then, he said in an attempt to appease Su Youcheng, “I’ll reach soon. I’m already at the company’s entrance.”
Upon listening to this, Su Youcheng finally simmered down a bit. Nonetheless, he did not say anything else but just hung up the call.
When Su Yuanming reached the office, Su Youcheng had already read through some documents. With his brows furrowed, he raised his head to glance at Su Yuanming and then resumed reading the documents without saying a word.
“Dad?” Su Yuanming could not really gauge his father’s mood, and he only said after thinking for a while, “About the press conference yesterday, it was my fault…”
This time, Su Youcheng put down the documents in his hands and looked him in the eyes. “It’s good that you know it’s your fault. Now, I’m giving you a chance to correct your mistakes. Go and settle this issue.”
Su Yuanming nodded and said sincerely, “Sure.”
“Also, now that Ziyue is the company’s director and has an outstanding performance, her reputation can’t be tainted. Even if it is, think of a way to prove her innocence.” Su Youcheng leaned backward, his expression unfathomable.
Su Yuanming was startled after hearing this. “But everything is true…”
“I only want the results.” Su Youcheng fixed his gaze on him and then said tersely, “Besides, go and find out who’s the person behind this. I’m curious to know who’s daring enough to go against the Su Family.”
