Su Jiu received a call in the afternoon, which made her even more determined to see Rong Si.

She first went downstairs to make a cup of coffee. Then, she brought it to the study and said to her father, who was reading a new script, “Daddy, I made you coffee.”

As she spoke, she placed the coffee in front of Su Shengjing.

Su Shengjing raised his eyebrows. “You’re suddenly so nice today. Are you hiding something?”

Su Jiu instantly became indignant. “Daddy, how can you say that about me? I’ve made you coffee before.”

Su Shengjing put down the script in his hand and pulled her in front of him. Looking at his slender daughter, he asked, “Tell me. What’s the matter?”

Su Jiu was speechless.

Sure enough, I can’t hide it from Daddy.

She had to tell the truth.

Su Jiu hugged Su Shengjing’s arm and looked at him eagerly. “Daddy, Rong Si won another award for his research project. It’s the highest-ranked award. There will be a grand award ceremony. Can I go and visit him?”

Su Shengjing glanced at her. “If I say no, will you not go?”

“Can’t I…?” Su Jiu’s face fell. Her mouth was flat, and her aggrieved look could make people pity her.

At least, it worked on Su Shengjing.

“It’s his business if he wins the award. What has it got to do with you?” Su Shengjing played dumb.

“How can it not be my business? He and I have been… good friends for so many years. My good friend has won an award. Of course, I have to support him.”

Su Shengjing narrowed his eyes. “Oh! Just good friends?”

Su Jiu was embarrassed. “Uh, um…”

Su Shengjing did not believe that his daughter and Rong Si were just friends.

Even if they weren’t together yet, they already liked each other.

“Daddy, just let me go, okay? I promise I’ll be back soon. I won’t make you worry, okay?” Su Jiu wheedled softly.

Su Shengjing felt a headache coming on. Is this girl so sure that I can’t resist her pleading?

Helpless, he could only agree reluctantly. “Okay, okay, okay. You can go, but you have to let the bodyguards follow you. And it’s best if Song Xinyan goes with you. Also, you’re not allowed to sleep in the same room as that brat!”

At that moment, his expression sobered.

He hadn’t pursued the previous incident, but now he had to remind her.

After all, that kid was already an adult and could be considered a man. Little Jiu had also grown up, and the two of them liked each other. It would be strange if there weren’t any sparks when they lived together!

He didn’t want to be a grandfather at his age… He would definitely die on the spot.

Su Jiu knew that her father had already guessed that the little villain had shared a room with her the last time. She nodded in embarrassment. “I understand, Daddy. I’ll protect myself.”

“It’s good that you know. I want you to go and return safe and sound. Not a single hair on your head can be harmed,” Su Shengjing said in a commanding tone.

Not a hair?

That’s too much.

However, Su Jiu’s heart warmed. She reached out to hug Su Shengjing. “Daddy, thank you!”

Su Shengjing snorted and awkwardly said, “How old are you? You’re still as clingy as you were when young. It’s ridiculous for others to see you like this.”

He said that, but he also reached out to hug her, his eyes full of affection.