Auntie Zhang was speechless.

If you want to make things difficult for someone else’s child, just say so.

Su Jiu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Daddy…”

The little villain was considerate and caring enough, but her father was still not satisfied. It seemed she had to think of another way to make her father accept him.

Rong Si had no intention of refuting Su Shengjing’s words. He even nodded seriously. “You’re right.”

Su Shengjing was quite satisfied with his reaction. He felt that he had bullied the boy enough for now. Rong Si would not dare to act rashly in front of him. He hoped that it would be the same in the future.

This way, he could always back his daughter up and be her strongest shield.

After Rong Si cleaned up the dishes, Su Jiu took advantage of the fact that Su Shengjing had gone to answer a call from the company and was temporarily away from her and the little villain. She immediately ran to Rong Si and held his hand. “Big Brother, it’s been hard on you.”

If she were being honest, seeing the little villain act like that made her a little upset.

Since she knew that he was willing to humble himself for the sake of her father’s acceptance of him and their future together, her heart ached.

“Not at all.” Rong Si’s eyes were dark. Anything was worth it for her.

Moreover, since he had decided to marry Little Jiu, he had to please his future father-in-law. Moreover, Su Shengjing was not really making things difficult for him. He was just being sarcastic.

Su Jiu hugged him. She was about to say something when Auntie Zhang suddenly came in from outside and nervously said, “Little Jiu, um… your grandfather is here!”

Su Jiu was stunned. Grandpa?

Why is he here?

As she was thinking, Su Guobang and his butler appeared at the door.

Although Su Guobang was in his sixties, he had a strong and energetic body. He exuded a stronger aura than when he was young. His naturally dignified aura made people instinctively fear him, and most would not dare to look at him directly.

Su Guobang was dressed in a dark suit. He walked in with his walking stick, accompanied by the butler. He immediately saw Su Jiu in the living room and… Rong Si beside her.

Their posture was intimate. It seemed that their relationship was special.

Meeting his scrutinizing gaze, Su Jiu subconsciously let go of Rong Si. She tidied her hair in embarrassment and smiled at Su Guobang. “Grandpa, aren’t your legs hurting? Why are you here?”

Su Guobang sized up Rong Si before returning his gaze to Su Jiu’s face. He glared at her and said, “Hmph! You have the cheek to say that? How many days has it been since you last came to the old residence? I had no choice but to come here personally!”

Su Jiu remembered that she had indeed not visited the old man for a while. He had requested that she go to the old residence at least twice a month to play chess with him and have a meal with him. Recently, because of her illness and the little villain’s return, she had forgotten about this.

Su Jiu rubbed her nose in embarrassment and honestly said, “Grandpa, I’m sorry. I was sick recently. That’s why I didn’t visit you.”

When Su Guobang heard that she was sick, he immediately became nervous. “Sick? What illness was it? Was it serious?”

She shook her head. “It was nothing serious. Just a common cold and fever.”

“A cold and fever aren’t considered serious?!” Su Guobang glared at her again. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

As he spoke, he sternly glanced at the butler, who was waiting behind him. “And you! You didn’t even know that Little Jiu was sick. What use are you?”

The butler was speechless.

What have I done to deserve that?

The butler weakly protested. “Old Master, we don’t have surveillance cameras in Little Miss’s house. How can I know her situation at all times…”

“Then shouldn’t you find a way? You’ve been with me for years. Do you want me to teach you?”

Su Guobang was really a little angry at this moment. No one had told him that Little Jiu was sick. What was this?

The butler felt wronged, but he did not dare to retort. He could only say, “I’m sorry, Old Master. I was negligent.”

Su Guobang quickly buried his anger and reminded Su Jiu, “Don’t do this in the future. Tell me if anything happens.”

Seeing that his sharp eyes were hiding his concern for her, Su Jiu obediently replied, “I understand, Grandpa. I just didn’t want you to worry.”

“I’ll be even more worried if you don’t tell me anything!” Su Guobang said as he walked inside. Then, his hawk-like eyes landed on Rong Si, as he recalled the scene of Su Jiu hugging him. His brows furrowed tightly.

He continued, “Who is this kid? Don’t tell me he’s your boyfriend?”

Knowing that she could not hide it from him, Su Jiu generously admitted, “Yes, Grandpa. Let me officially introduce you to my boyfriend, Rong Si.”

She took Rong Si’s hand and shook it gently, indicating that he should say something too.

She had called him her boyfriend in front of this big boss and even introduced him. Rong Si’s heart suddenly warmed.

It was nice to be with her openly, without having to hide. Rong Si had been looking forward to this.

Rong Si couldn’t help but shake her finger. He looked at Su Guobang and said, “Hello, sir.”

Boyfriend?!

Is he really Little Jiu’s boyfriend?

He even came to the house, which means they’ve been talking for some time. And they’re very close?

Su Guobang’s face tensed up as he sternly looked at Rong Si. The butler beside him broke out in a cold sweat, fearing for Rong Si. After all, when this old man became serious, he was quite scary.

Most people would not be able to withstand his stare. Their limbs would probably turn to jelly, and their bodies would break out in a cold sweat. However, this young man, the so-called boyfriend of Little Miss, was calm and composed. He met Su Guobang’s gaze calmly.

This surprised Su Guobang, and his impression of Rong Si rose.

This kid is not timid at all. That is good.

However, Su Guobang became a little unhappy again. “Little Jiu, how long have you been dating this kid? Why didn’t you tell me?”

Su Jiu immediately became embarrassed and whispered, “That… that’s because I’m sorry. I didn’t dare to say it. What if you guys didn’t agree? That’s why I didn’t tell you guys. Daddy… only found out recently.”

It made sense for her to say that. Su Guobang did not pursue the matter.

He had no objection to Little Jiu having a boyfriend. It was normal for a child to have her first awakening of love as she grew up. But what mattered to him was the identity of this boyfriend of hers. What kind of person was he?

Rong Si…

Su Guobang repeated this name in his heart. He felt that it sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before. However, it must have been so long ago that he could not remember it for a moment.

Seeing Rong Si’s tall figure and extraordinary temperament, Su Guobang wondered if he was a rich young master. He asked, “What does your family do? Who are your parents?”

Rong Si winced at the mention of his parents.