129: Chapter 129 I'm sorry, I'm late.

Su Ming turned her head, looking at Li Runze with cold, stubborn eyes.

"Apologize? Why should I apologize?"

Li Runze didn't even ask about the sequence of events; he just demanded that Su Ming apologize right away.

Su Ming was naturally strong-willed, so how could she endure such grievances?

Li Runze said sternly.

"Uncle Qian and my father have been good friends for many years."

"No matter what, he is still your elder!"

"Hurry, apologize to Uncle Qian before he gets angry with you!"

Li Runze's words were not merely to curry favor with Qian Hongyuan.

A mere Hu-Yu Live was not enough to make the Li Family so wary.

But the Qian Family behind Qian Hongyuan had extraordinary power.

They were reputed to be the number one wealthy family in Nanjing.

Qian Hongyuan was only the third son of the Qian Family.

He had two older brothers above him who held vast connections and resources.

The eldest son of the Qian Family, Qian Xiuyuan, was the brightest new star in the Nanjing business world in recent years.

Whether in terms of ability or boldness, no one among his peers could surpass him.

Backed by the great tree that was the Qian Family,

Qian Xiuyuan had achieved significant success in a short period.

Back in the day, the Li Family only managed to reach its current level thanks to the Qian Family's charity.

Therefore, Li Runze naturally had to butter up the members of the Qian Family.

When he saw the dispute between Qian Hongyuan and Su Ming, he didn't even think about asking for the truth.

Since Su Ming was about to get engaged to him, her every word and action represented the Li Family.

And in front of the Qian Family, the Li Family was the side that should lower its head, regardless of who was right or wrong.

Hearing Li Runze's unquestionable and harsh tone, a wave of grievance surged in Su Ming's heart.

He blamed her immediately without distinguishing right from wrong.

He had no grace at all.

Was she going to spend the rest of her life living under someone else's roof, constantly watching their expressions?

Just as Su Ming stubbornly refused to soften her stance, her father, Su Yue, rushed over.

"Xiao Ming, what's going on!"

"When did you become so unreasonable!"

"Don't you know what kind of occasion this is?"

"President Qian is a distinguished guest invited by Runze today."

After saying this, he hurriedly put on a fawning smile and apologized to Qian Hongyuan on Su Ming's behalf.

"President Qian, I'm sorry, I spoiled this child since she was young!"

"Please don't lower yourself to a child's level!"

"Come, let's take our seats first!"

Hearing her father's reprimand, Su Ming felt a chill in her heart.

She didn't expect that her father, who used to protect her everywhere when she was a child, had now become like this.

To prevent his company from going bankrupt, he didn't even care about his own daughter.

In her view, even if the Su Family lost everything, she could still fight to build a world for herself and provide her parents with a life free from worry.

In the end, Su Yue's obsession was simply because he was unwilling to give up his current circumstances.

But for the sake of these things, did he have to use his own daughter as a bargaining chip?

Su Ming's eyes were full of disappointment.

Disappointment in her father, disappointment in Li Runze, and disappointment in her own future.

Su Ming suddenly felt that her whole life could be seen at a glance.

Seeing Su Yue's attitude, Qian Hongyuan looked slightly more satisfied.

But he still stood where he was, not moving.

"I'm not in a hurry to take my seat."

"I just want to ask Xiao Su one more time: do you really think my Hu-Yu Live is inferior to Whale Live Streaming!"

Qian Hongyuan loved doing these kinds of things, kicking someone when they were down.

In front of Su Ming's father and fiancé, Qian Hongyuan insisted on forcing Su Ming to yield.

Tears shimmered in Su Ming's eyes; she clenched her fists, bit her lip tightly, and remained silent.

Qian Hongyuan sneered and turned to look at Li Runze.

"Look, does she look like she knows she's wrong at all!"

"Runze, don't blame Uncle Qian for meddling, but your fiancée doesn't respect her elders even before she's married into the family."

"What will happen in the future?"

"I'm just disciplining her on your behalf!"

Li Runze bowed slightly, wearing a fawning smile.

"Uncle Qian, you are right."

"I will take good care of her in the future."

After saying this, Li Runze pulled on Su Ming's sleeve.

"Su Ming, don't be willful, apologize to Uncle Qian quickly!"

"Don't you know the status of Uncle Qian's Hu-Yu Live in this industry?"

"What can that newly launched Whale Live Streaming possibly compare with Hu-Yu Live!"

"Besides, you don't understand these things, so how can you comment on them so casually!"

Su Ming held back her tears of grievance and looked at Li Runze with stubborn eyes.

"I have already joined Whale Live Streaming, and I am now the Chairman's Assistant at Whale Live Streaming!"

"From now on, I will be personally responsible for all matters, big and small, at Whale Live Streaming!"

"Although I just joined recently, I have studied the differences between the major platforms."

"I am confident that our Whale Live Streaming will only get better, and surpassing Hu-Yu Live is just a matter of time!"

Su Ming said these things partly out of spite.

She didn't want these people to always look down on her with a condescending attitude.

She, Su Ming, was not a plaything, nor was she a tool for marriage alliances; she was a living, breathing person with ability and ambition!

Hearing this, Qian Hongyuan didn't get angry but laughed instead, clapping his hands hard.

"Good, very good!"

"Su Yue, this is your good daughter!"

"Li Runze, this is the wife you chose!"

Originally, Qian Hongyuan thought that when Su Ming said she had joined Whale Live Streaming, she was just a small streamer there.

He didn't expect that Su Ming was actually in the management of Whale Live Streaming.

And now she was openly challenging him.

He had already lost face once with Lin Yi earlier, and now even Su Ming wanted to take a kick at him!

That Whale Live Streaming bunch really thought too highly of themselves!

Just a bunch of kids playing house, and they are already this arrogant?

Li Runze sensed Qian Hongyuan's displeasure and hurriedly tugged at Su Ming's arm.

"Su Ming! Do you know what you are saying?"

"I'm warning you, if you want to marry into my Li Family, you must understand the big picture and prioritize it!"

"Quit that crappy assistant job of yours as soon as possible!"

"Stay at home properly from now on!"

"And stop causing trouble for me!"

"You have to know, me, Li Runze, being willing to marry you is a favor to you!"

"If you can't play the role of a wife well, then your Su Family's company... Hmph!"

Hearing Li Runze's threat, Su Yue became nervous.

"Runze, don't take it to heart!"

"You and Xiao Ming grew up together; you know her temper better than anyone else!"

"Xiao Ming, hurry and make a statement!"

"Promise Dad, quit that job immediately!"

"President Qian, please don't be angry; young people, you know, they just love to mess around!"

Su Yue put on a fawning smile and kept trying to please everyone.

Su Ming closed her eyes in despair, not wanting to see her father like this.

Two lines of unwilling and humiliated tears slid down the corners of her eyes.

At this moment, a broad and warm palm rested on Su Ming's shoulder.

A familiar voice sounded softly in Su Ming's ear.

"Sorry, I'm late."

Su Ming secretly opened her eyes and saw Lin Yi looking at Qian Hongyuan and Li Runze with an arrogant and domineering air.

"Let's see who dares to touch my people!"