Shengjing Noble

Chapter 143: At the mercy of others

"Mother, why are you..."

"Although I am too lazy to say this again, I still have to patiently tell you again that everything we do now is for your consideration and your future."

"Considering me means letting me do odd jobs?" Su Shengming didn't understand.

Their family was not short of money, and he had been accustomed to a comfortable and easy life since he was a child.

Now he is suddenly asked to lower his head and do a servile handyman, how could he accept it?

Su Lanyin and Lu Wanjun looked at each other, both a little disappointed.

Su Shengyan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up: "Su Shengming, are you still a man?"

Hearing this, the three of them were stunned and looked at him at the same time.

Su Shengming was even more puzzled: "Brother, of course I am a man!"

"Since you are a man, you have to shoulder your responsibilities, right? Do you think being a man means just carrying on the family line and leaving offspring like Su Yaozu and Su Shenghao?"

This statement is a bit serious, but it is the most awakening one.

Su Shengming was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

"I... I'm not them, I..."

"What's the difference between you and them now? You want to rely on your mother for support, and when something goes wrong, you let your younger sister handle it. What kind of man are you?"

"I am your eldest brother, but I am also disabled. I want to take on the role of the father in this family to protect you, but I can't do it! I hate myself, and I hate you even more!"

"Because you have healthy hands and feet, but you can only be a coward. When something happens, you can only regret and have no ability to resist! Shengyun is a scholar who is powerless, but he is more responsible than you!"

"Brother...I didn't..."

Su Shengming wanted to refute, but didn't know how to explain. He lowered his head with a look of shame and guilt.

Su Lanyin nodded at her eldest brother, then took over the conversation and her tone became softer.

"Fourth brother, I know you care about our family, otherwise you wouldn't rather be made into a human pig than drag us down."

"But people have to learn to grow up. You can't be a useless person who can be manipulated by others all your life. You can't read or practice martial arts, but you have inherited your mother's good qualities."

Su Shengming frowned, looking surprised: "Advantages? I...what advantages do I have?"

"Of course you have your strengths. You are smart and quick-witted. Although you have some bad friends, this proves that you are tactful and good at negotiation. If you learn how to do business, perhaps you can really inherit your mother's legacy."

"Me? I run a business?"

"Of course, don't you want to try it?"

"I want to try, but I'm afraid I can't do it..."

"My mother is the most powerful businesswoman in Shengjing, my maternal grandparents are the richest in Quanzhou, and my uncle is also in Shengjing. Are you still afraid that you don't have a backer?"

Hearing Su Lanyin say this, Su Shengming suddenly became more confident, but then he became worried again.

"But what does doing business have to do with doing odd jobs?"

"My grandfather started out as a handyman in a restaurant. My mother and uncle started traveling around the country with a caravan when they were ten years old. Do you think you are better than them and don't need to temper your will, accumulate experience, and learn knowledge?"

Su Shengming finally understood her painstaking efforts and nodded heavily.

"I understand what you said. I will do my job well. Even if it is a small task, I will do my best to complete it!"

Lu Wanjun smiled with relief: "Ming'er, I believe you can do better than us."

"Mother, I won't let you down. I'm going to report to Master Gui San now. I want to learn from him..."

Having said that, Su Shengming stood up and ran downstairs. His back looked hurried and a little reckless.

The three people upstairs looked at each other and smiled, all with helpless expressions.

……

It snowed heavily at night, and in less than half an hour the entire yard was covered with snow.

There was a stove burning in the house, and it was warm.

Su Lanyin was about to fall asleep when she was disturbed by a knock on the door. She asked unhappily, "Come in, what's the matter?"

Cuizhu pushed the door open and a large amount of wind and snow came in through the gap, blowing away some of the warmth in the house.

She walked to the couch and lowered her head and replied, "Miss, the servant said there is a woman lying outside the back door, and she seems to have fainted. Should we do anything about it?"

At this time, Lu Wanjun and others had already gone to bed, and the entire house was left to Su Lanyin's management, so the servant came back to ask her opinion.

Thinking of the snow outside, Su Lanyin wrapped herself in the quilt and was unwilling to get up, so she said, "She must have encountered some difficulties. After all, she is a life. If left alone, she will freeze to death. Let's send someone to put her in the small house in the backyard. I'll see her tomorrow and we'll talk."

"Yes."

Cuizhu nodded, then turned around and gave instructions to the servants.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was dawn.

After waking up, Su Lanyin stretched and felt extremely comfortable. Even the refreshing fragrance that had just been changed in the room made her feel relaxed and happy.

Cuizhu helped her wash, change clothes and eat. Only after she finished everything did she remember what happened last night.

"By the way, has that person from yesterday woken up?"

"He should be awake. I haven't asked about it yet."

"Send someone to check on her. If she's awake, bring her to me. If she's still not awake, ask the court doctor to check on her."

"Yes."

Cuizhu left the room and ran back with a grim look on her face not long after.

Seeing that something was wrong with her, Su Lanyin frowned and asked, "Are you okay? You were fine just now, why do you look like you've eaten a fly now?"

"It's more disgusting than eating flies!" Cuizhu said with disgust, "Miss, do you know who fainted at the door last night?"

"Who?"

"Wenli!"

Su Lanyin was not too surprised to hear the name. After all, she had already expected that Wenli would not have a good ending. But she did not expect that the girl would have the nerve to find her.

"Bring her here."

Su Lanyin gave the order expressionlessly, but Cuizhu couldn't help but feel unfair for her.

"Girl, why do you still want to see her? Have you forgotten how she sold out her master for fame and fortune? This kind of person, bah! This kind of ungrateful person will only dirty your house and your eyes!"

Su Lanyin smiled helplessly: "Cuizhu, I know you are angry, but don't be angry yet. I asked you to bring her here to confirm one thing."

"what's up?"

"Confirm whether she is really in trouble or has other intentions."

……

When Cuizhu brought Wenli in, Su Lanyin was already practicing sword dancing in the yard. She would practice every morning to improve her martial arts, and today was no exception.

But as soon as Wenli stepped over the threshold, the sword in her hand flew out and stabbed into the door frame with a "bang".

Wenli was so frightened that her face turned pale, her legs went limp and she knelt down.

"Miss, please spare my life! I...I deserve to die..."

Cuizhu saw her cowardly look, rolled her eyes, and left her to go to Su Lanyin and serve tea.

"Are you tired, girl? Take a rest."

Su Lanyin took the teacup with satisfaction, then sat down in the rocking chair and sipped the tea leisurely.