14: Uninvited guests, invitation from Chen Group

"How can you say such a thing!" Li Xue凝 playfully glared at her husband.

"Are you hungry? I'll make you a bowl of noodles."

Su Lei suddenly wrapped his arms around her slender waist from behind, his strong arms enveloping her completely, burying his face in her soft, black hair. "I don't want to eat that."

Li Xue凝's fair face instantly flushed crimson, the color spreading all the way to her ears.

She bit her lower lip and whispered, "The children aren't asleep yet..."

"I don't care," Su Lei tightened his arms, holding her even closer.

Li Xue凝 suddenly let out a short shriek, instinctively wrapping her arms around Su Lei's neck as he carried her into the bedroom with long strides.

It wasn't until late into the night that the two finally stopped, utterly exhausted.

Su Lei gently tucked in the blanket for his sleeping wife, a tender smile unconsciously appearing on his lips as he looked at her peaceful sleeping face.

He sat cross-legged on the bed and began to practice the Meditation Technique.

By the time he opened his eyes again, it was already morning.

Bright sunlight streamed through the window, falling onto the bedroom floor.

His fatigue was swept away, and he felt an indescribable sense of invigoration and clarity; his vision had also become exceptionally clear.

Su Lei's eyes lit up.

His guess was indeed correct.

The Meditation Technique not only replaced sleep, but its effects were even better than ordinary sleep.

He stretched his body and went to the living room.

The two children were already seated at the dining table, tapping their spoons against the bowls, making crisp sounds.

Li Xue凝 placed three steaming bowls of egg noodles with gravy on the table.

Su Lei casually took a bowl, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat ravenously.

"Slow down, slow down. No one's going to snatch it from you."

Li Xue凝 rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she looked at Su Yun and Su Qiaoqiao.

"Dad made a lot of money, so today he's taking our family to the amusement park, and then we'll have a wonderful big meal!"

The two children stopped eating, their eyes wide with excitement.

"Really? I want to eat fried chicken! And ride the pirate ship!"

"I want to buy a dress and a doll!"

"No problem, we'll buy you whatever you want."

"Yay! Dad is the best!"

Listening to the children's joyful laughter and seeing the loving gaze in his wife's eyes, Su Lei suddenly felt a warm current surge in his chest, filling him with strength.

This was the meaning of his becoming stronger!

After eating and drinking their fill, just as the family was about to leave, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Li Xue凝 walked to the door, puzzled.

The moment she opened the door, her body suddenly froze.

"Dad, Mom..."

The other party walked into the house with a gloomy face, not even bothering to change their shoes. A young man in a sharp suit stood at the door, glanced inside, and followed them in with a look of disdain.

Su Lei's expression darkened.

It was Zhao Long, a rich second-generation heir who had relentlessly pursued Li Xue凝 in school.

His family was quite well-off, seemingly owning a pharmaceutical company.

The other two were Li Xue凝's parents...

Back then, the elderly couple not only opposed his relationship with Li Xue凝 but also secretly caused all sorts of trouble, saying many unpleasant things.

They didn't even attend their wedding.

After the marriage, when Li Xue凝 gave birth in the hospital, and even during her confinement period, they didn't come to visit.

Thinking of this, his expression grew even gloomier.

Li Father didn't even spare Su Lei a glance, as if he were air.

He swept his gaze over the uncleaned dishes on the dining table, looking at the leftover noodles in the bowls, and let out a disdainful snort from his nostrils.

"You don't even know how to greet your elders; you don't understand the most basic rules of etiquette."

"Some people, well, they deserve to never amount to anything in their lives."

Li Xue凝's cheeks flushed red with anger, "Dad! How can you say that!"

Li Mother, without a word, stepped forward and grabbed her arm, "Come with me."

"Where?"

"Zhao Family Manor."

Li Xue凝, both anxious and angry, sharply pulled her hand away, "Why!"

"You still have the nerve to ask me why?" Li Mother's voice suddenly rose several octaves, shrieking.

"Back then, we told you not to marry this guy, but you just wouldn't listen!"

"Now look, what kind of pathetic life is this you're living!"

Li Xue凝 straightened her back, unyielding, "I am very satisfied with my current life!"

"Don't pretend we don't know," Li Father said, pointing at Su Lei, his face full of scorn.

"For years, he's been relying on loans to buy inferior Qi and blood medicine, barely maintaining his status as a Second-level Martial Artist, receiving meager subsidies."

"He's simply a good-for-nothing! A waste of social resources!"

"You're not allowed to speak ill of Dad!" Su Yun and Su Qiaoqiao's little faces were red with anger.

Li Mother glanced at the two children, then looked at Li Xue凝.

"Young Master Zhao has been thinking of you all these years. Not only does he not mind that you're married, but he's also willing to raise these two children. What more could you be unsatisfied with?"

"With his financial resources, he can not only provide for you for life without worry but also arrange for them to attend the most prestigious schools in Jiangnan City."

"Isn't that better than suffering and being constantly annoyed by this good-for-nothing?"

She lowered her voice, "The car is already downstairs. Hurry up and pack your things; you're moving to Young Master Zhao's manor today!"

As soon as they heard that their mother was being taken away, Su Yun and Su Qiaoqiao burst into tears.

Su Lei gently stroked the children's heads, then turned to Li Xue凝, "Take the children inside first. I'll handle things here."

"This..." Li Xue凝 bit her lip, somewhat hesitant.

"Wait!" Zhao Long suddenly spoke up.

"Su Lei, this has nothing to do with you. If you know what's good for you, hurry up and stand aside."

Su Lei's eyes sharpened.

Zhao Long suddenly shivered, instinctively taking a few steps back.

"Why are you glaring!" He feigned composure, though his voice trembled slightly, "Su Lei, don't be ungrateful. Do you know the consequences of offending our Zhao family!"

Seeing no reaction from Su Lei, Zhao Long's courage returned. "Let me tell you, fifty percent of the Qi and blood pills on the market are produced by our Zhao family! As long as I say the word, you'll never be able to buy Qi and blood pills in your life!"

"By then, you won't even be a Second-level Martial Artist. Without your subsidy, you'll have to beg on the streets!"

Li Father, standing by, scoffed in agreement, "I inquired a few days ago, and this kid's loan has been overdue for many days."

"If he doesn't pay it back, this house will be repossessed and auctioned off."

He looked at his daughter, his tone becoming exceptionally stern, "Do you want to sleep on the streets with this good-for-nothing!"

Su Lei stepped forward, blocking Li Xue凝.

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you; I've already paid off the debt, and I still have three hundred thousand in savings."

"It's not a lot, but it's enough to cover daily expenses."

"Three hundred thousand?" Li Mother sneered, "Where did you borrow that usurious loan from now? Be careful, or they'll come to your door and chop off your hands and feet!"

Li Father completely lost his patience and sternly rebuked, "Li Xue凝, we're doing this for your own good. Why are you so insensible!"

He strode forward, "Let me tell you, you're going today whether you want to or not!"

"Take one more step, and you'll face the consequences!" Su Lei's voice suddenly turned cold.

"You!" Li Mother's finger trembled as she pointed, "Are you going to hit someone now?"

Just as the tension was rising, a gentle male voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Mr. Su."

A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a finely tailored suit stood at the door, a proper smile on his face.

Su Lei suddenly found the man somewhat familiar.

The man pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose and smiled, "Mr. Su, we meet again."

"Your Excellency's abrupt departure yesterday left Mr. Chen deeply regretful."

"He specifically ordered me to invite Your Excellency to the Chen Corporation for a discussion. Please do us the honor."

"Oh, and this is a meeting gift."

Saying this, he handed over a beautifully packaged sandalwood box.

Big Wolf Book Source kindly reminds: Due to special reasons, the group was forcibly disbanded! New group rebuilt, Group 1 ID (298732622) Group 2 (1062268835) To prevent loss of contact, Telegram: t.me/dahuilang888, this message will be displayed until tomorrow noon!