Suppressing the Protagonist at the Start to Seize the Heroine

Chapter 170

Watching Li Weifeng’s eyes widen and looking at her like a fool, Li Ziyu experienced a mix of emotions. “Su Lin, will my grandfather really recover in half a month?”

Su Lin nodded, “Definitely. The decision is yours; whenever you want him to recover, I can make it happen. However, someone should take good care of him during this time. Given his age, lying down for half a month could lead to osteoporosis.”

Li Ziyu nodded. Now that Li Weifeng posed no threat to her, her hostility towards him diminished. She would still fulfill her duties as a granddaughter.

“Ziyu, the rest is up to you. Without your grandfather, I believe no one in the Li family can match you. By the way, where’s your father? I haven’t seen him. Will his involvement affect you?”

Li Ziyu chuckled self-deprecatingly, “My dad is enjoying himself in Yangcheng right now. Even if you begged him to take care of family affairs, he wouldn’t bother. So, there’s no need to worry about him.”

“Yangcheng? Why did he go so far?”

“Because he has to work here in Donghai. He’s over forty and still not serious about life. Grandfather was so frustrated seeing him every day that he told him to leave, and he really did.”

“There’s such a story? Your Li family really has all sorts of characters.”

Li Ziyu smiled, “My dad is actually the one who sees through it all. He knows that under grandfather’s management, being too capable isn’t good, as it invites jealousy, and being incapable isn’t good either, as it invites disdain. So, he chose to leave.”

Su Lin nodded, “The playboy isn’t a fool. Anyone who has been around your grandfather for a long time should be able to see his character.”

“Yeah, he just values power too much.”

Su Lin asked lightly, “What’s your plan moving forward?”

Li Ziyu’s lips curved into a smile, her beautiful face tinged with a frosty determination, “Of course, to take complete control of the family. Whether it’s the warriors, relatives, or the company, I need to have everything firmly in my grasp. Su Lin, thank you for buying me half a month.”

Su Lin laughed heartily, “Why thank me? We’re partners.”

Li Ziyu blinked, “Just now, someone claimed I was his woman.”

Su Lin looked at Li Ziyu’s graceful neck and flawless face, smiling, “Ziyu, if you’re willing, I certainly won’t refuse. After all, who would reject a beautiful and domineering female CEO?”

“What about those girlfriends at your home?” Li Ziyu raised an eyebrow.

“Of course, I want them all.”

Li Ziyu rolled her eyes at Su Lin, then said, “Su Lin, I might be busy soon. Why don’t you go to the family’s break room and have fun? When I’m done with the family affairs, I’ll treat you to a meal.”

Su Lin shook his head, “Never mind, you have enough on your plate. Are you going to the Qin family’s auction on Monday?”

Li Ziyu nodded, “I will.”

“Alright, then I’ll leave first.” After saying that, Su Lin disappeared from the inner courtyard.

Li Ziyu gazed after Su Lin’s departing figure, yearning for the ability to traverse rooftops and walls without taking the ordinary path. Unfortunately, she was just an ordinary person, accurately speaking, someone without even a cultivation method.

As for martial arts, she decided to pass. martial arts cultivation could turn one into a muscular Barbie doll. Although she wasn’t vain, she was quite satisfied with her appearance and saw no need for change.

Across from Quan Le Guo, in an ordinary tea restaurant, Zhong Shuhui was drinking milk tea while observing the general manager’s office of the supermarket opposite.

Zhao Yanyan was dealing with documents inside her office, but she felt as though someone was watching her. This strange feeling of being under scrutiny was something she had never experienced before.

After cultivating the method given by Su Lin, Zhao Yanyan found not only her vision improved, but all her senses had become much sharper, especially sensing others’ gazes. If the intentions were not good, she felt even more intense.

Alone in her office, she had checked her surroundings several times, finding nothing. Finally, she looked towards the half-open window.

Walking to the window, Zhao Yanyan looked across the street. With her enhanced vision, she could clearly see the bustle in the restaurant across the street and frowned as she looked towards the fourth floor.

“That gaze must be coming from over there, but who could it be?” Zhao Yanyan murmured to herself, puzzled. Could it be just a bored person drinking tea?”

At this moment, Zhong Shuhui was also shocked. Ever since the day she escaped from being surrounded, she had been contemplating how to retaliate against Su Lin.

Although she was angry at Xiao Chen and others for abandoning Zhong Xincheng, the real culprit was still Su Lin.

Su Lin is a Grandmaster; she can’t defeat Su Lin, and it’s impossible that she also can’t defeat Su Lin’s relatives. Hence, there was the scene today of her making a move, but what shocked Zhong Shuhui was that Zhao Yanyan, a woman who at a glance had never practiced national arts, could actually detect her spying.

Thinking back to Su Lin returning to ancient martial arts, could Zhao Yanyan also be adept in ancient martial arts? Suddenly, Zhong Shuhui’s hairs stood on end. Fortunately, she didn’t attack Zhao Yanyan right away. If she had acted and Zhao Yanyan was indeed a martial artist, wouldn’t she be doomed?

Given Zhao Yanyan’s sharp perception, Zhong Shuhui felt her abilities wouldn’t be too poor. Thinking of this, Zhong Shuhui was torn. It seemed seeking revenge through Su Lin’s acquaintances was ineffective, so what should she do?

“I can’t possibly use a beauty trap, right? The women around Su Lin are one prettier than the other, he must be a lecher. If I use a beauty trap to gain his trust, maybe there’s a chance to make a move.” Zhong Shuhui was very conflicted.

If she used a beauty trap against Su Lin, it might succeed, but if it didn’t, she would be sacrificing herself. That would be like throwing a meat bun to a dog — there’s no coming back.

“But can a beauty trap really work against a Grandmaster?” As Zhong Shuhui was mulling over this, her gaze sharpened as she saw Su Lin’s Mercedes approaching from the corner.

Su Lin, who was driving, felt a gaze with a probing and faint murderous intent. Following that was a surge of anger. This person was clearly not initially targeting him, but Zhao Yanyan, and then turned their attention to him after seeing him.

“Who is it? In Donghai, I only have a few enemies. Xiao Chen probably wouldn’t dare to show up, so it could only be Zhong Shuhui. I didn’t expect her to appear in this way.” Su Lin is not someone who is kind and soft-hearted.

The original Zhong Shuhui, whether in terms of personality or character, is quite decent. But after the Zhong family’s plotline ended, she vanished from the story. However, Su Lin didn’t care about these details.

As long as they’re not in the same camp, if necessary, he wouldn’t hesitate to act. Su Lin parked his car in the parking area outside Quan Le Guo and then headed directly to the tea restaurant across the street.

Zhong Shuhui barely had a chance to take a good look at Su Lin before seeing him heading straight towards her. Zhong Shuhui’s face changed drastically, she decisively ran to the rooftop, planning to escape from there.

However, Zhong Shuhui’s speed was obviously not as fast as Su Lin’s. Su Lin sensed Zhong Shuhui’s escape and directly rushed to the rooftop. Everyone felt a gust of wind, and by the time they realized it, Su Lin had disappeared.

Just as Zhong Shuhui jumped to another building, she suddenly paused because Su Lin had leaped over faster and was now standing three meters in front of her.

“Zhong Shuhui? The granddaughter of Zhong Xinchen?”

Zhong Shuhui bit her lip as she looked at him. “Su Lin, you killed my grandfather.”

Su Lin nodded: “Indeed, but I warned him to leave. He refused and insisted on standing in my way, so he died.”

“My grandfather never did anything bad. He was my only family.”

“What does that have to do with me? I gave him a chance. He sought his own death. Who can he blame? Right now, you’re not in a position to question me. Are you here to make a move against my YanYan?”

Zhong Shuhui, hearing this, showed no fear; “Indeed, you killed my only relative, so I’ll kill your loved one. A tooth for a tooth.”

Su Lin nodded in agreement and then regretfully said; “Pity… you can’t kill Yanyan. And now you’re in danger yourself.”

Zhong Shuhui chuckled; “I came here not planning to return alive. Kill me or do as you please, make your move.”

To kill or not, Su Lin quickly made his decision. No matter how beautiful the woman in front of him was, no matter how perfect her persona, as long as she targeted his woman, that was intolerable.

Otherwise, in the future, any supporting female character could come to kill his woman just because they’re pretty and should be let go? Su Lin couldn’t do that. The danger must be nipped in the bud.

Su Lin was about to end Zhong Shuhui with his palm when a voice called out from afar; “Mr. Su, please spare her.”

Su Lin sensed the Grandmaster aura from the person but had no intention of sparing her. The force of his palm strike went directly towards Zhong Shuhui’s face.

“Bang~!!”

“Pfft~!!”

A middle-aged man, along with a young man and woman, stood in front of Zhong Shuhui, taking Su Lin’s palm strike. Blood spurted out.

“Liu Team…Liu Team, how are you?”

“Liu Team, are you alright?”

Both the man and woman stared at Su Lin determinedly, ready to fight Su Lin to the death if he made another move. However, Su Lin did not continue his deadly assault but stopped. From their voices, it was not hard to deduce they were officials, likely from a special department managing martial artists.

Although Su Lin was not afraid of the official forces, there was no need to oppose them outright, making himself a target for everyone.

“Who are you?” Su Line inquired.

Liu Changyuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said to Su Lin; “Liu Changyuan, the head of the 751 Bureau’s Donghai City office.”

“Director Liu, you want to protect her?” Su Lin looked at Zhong Shuhui and asked indifferently.

Liu Changyuan nodded: “Mr. Su, Miss Zhong Shuhui has been selected by the national research institute to participate in a significant research project, so I can’t let her die here under any circumstances.”

“Is it that project researching ancient martial arts?”

Liu Changyuan’s pupils shrank. This was a top-secret, known to him only after signing various confidentiality agreements despite his high rank. And yet, Su Lin had mentioned it outright!

Liu Changyuan smiled wryly; “Since you’re aware of the project above, Mr. Su, you surely understand its importance. Miss Zhong cannot be killed.”

“But she’s coveting my and my woman’s lives, Director Liu. I can’t always live in fear with my woman, right?”

“Haha… Mr. Su, you must be joking. With your strength comparable to a Human Immortal, even a hundred Zhong Shuhuis wouldn’t be enough. It’s still uncertain who’s living in fear.”

Su Lin shook his head and seriously said; “I’m not joking with you. As you said, but, I can’t just let you take Zhong Shuhui away without any conditions, right?”

Liu Changyuan fell silent at once.