Humiliated by my mother-in-law, I married into a wealthy family with my son four years later

The two walked down the stairs one after the other. The moment they stepped into the living room, they saw two middle-aged men and women sitting upright on the sofa, surrounded by a calm aura, and the butler stood respectfully on the side.

Su Heng frowned slightly, as if he was not satisfied with this sudden scene.

"Have you even forgotten basic manners?" Su Zeqi's voice was as cold as ice, without a trace of warmth.

Seeing this, Chen Mei gently tugged at Su Zeqi's sleeve and soothed him in a gentle tone, "Zeqi, don't be so harsh on Ah Heng. Let's communicate properly."

Su Zeqi snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain: "Communicate properly? When has he ever listened to me?"

A trace of impatience flashed across Su Heng's face, and he responded briefly: "I have an appointment tonight, I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, he started walking. Seeing this, Jiang Man hurriedly followed closely behind him, taking small steps, fearing that he would be negligent in any way.

"How dare you!" Su Zeqi was furious. He stood up suddenly and slammed his palm on the coffee table, shaking the tea set on the table slightly. "Do you still have eyes for me as your father? Or for this family? This is not a place where you can come and go as you please."

Chen Mei hurried forward and patted Su Zeqi's back gently with both hands, trying to calm him down: "Zeqi, don't be angry, Ah Heng might really be in trouble."

Hearing this, Su Heng slowly turned around, his eyes like a cold pond, emitting a heart-pounding chill. At that moment, even Su Zeqi couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

His eyes were too sharp and too cold, as if they could freeze everything in an instant.

"I'm here just to visit my grandmother. Now that I've accomplished my goal, there's no need to stay any longer." He started walking, but stopped just before disappearing through the door. He added, "Also, I've completed the registration today." He then pulled Jiang Man to his side, "With her."

Su Zeqi suddenly noticed Jiang Man, who had been standing silently behind Su Heng. A look of astonishment instantly covered his face, "You actually... actually went to register?!"

He was furious and strode towards Su Heng, his finger almost touching the tip of his nose. "Are you deliberately going against me? You knew I had already arranged a blind date with Mr. Fan's daughter for you, yet you insisted on registering for marriage now?!"

Jiang Man was bewildered, a mixture of emotions welling up inside her. She'd initially assumed the registration was solely for Old Madam Su's benefit, but she'd never imagined there was such a complex hidden agenda. She couldn't help but feel a surge of grievance and anger, as if she'd become a pawn in this family feud, silently being plotted against.

Su Heng sneered, "I don't care what you're planning, but don't even think about controlling my life!"

His eyes revealed a determination and indomitable spirit, as if no force could restrain him.

Although his voice was soft, it was like a heavy hammer, hitting the other person's heart hard.

The air was filled with tension and confrontation, as if a fierce conflict would break out at any time.

He turned around resolutely, his eyes passing over Jiang Man who was still standing there, and without saying anything, he grasped her slender wrist tightly, "Let's go."

"Uh... okay." Jiang Man was led by him, his steps slightly staggering, until he was away from the cold villa.

The door slowly closed. Although Su Zeqi's roar faded away, it was still faintly audible, like a resentment echoing in the night sky.

After getting into his car, Su Heng did not rush to start the engine. Instead, he leisurely took out a cigarette from his pocket and slowly lit it, with a bit of uninhibitedness in his movements.

He held a cigarette in one hand and gently placed it against the half-open car window. His deep eyes became hazy and distant through the rising smoke.

Jiang Man sat in the passenger seat. The atmosphere was inexplicably awkward and she twisted her fingers unconsciously.

Madam Su's gentle yet somewhat sad words suddenly emerged in his mind, "Aheng has known since he was a child that he is an existence that is not expected..."

At that time, he might have been just like Xuanxuan, lonely and strong.

An inexplicable emotion surged in her heart, causing her to feel a barely perceptible pity.

She coughed lightly, trying to break the silence, but unexpectedly Su Heng spoke first: "I'll take you home."

Before he finished speaking, he threw away the unburned cigarette in his hand, quickly started the car, and rushed out of the villa area like an arrow. The speed was so fast that Jiang Man had to hold on to the handrail tightly, and he swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

On the way, he suddenly broke the silence: "Can I have a few drinks?"

Jiang Man was stunned for a moment, then stretched out three fingers and smiled playfully, "Three cups and you won't fall down."

"That's enough." He raised the corner of his mouth slightly, turned the steering wheel, and the car drove in a completely different direction.

Realizing the wrong route, Jiang Man's heart tightened: "Hey, didn't you say you would take me home? Where are we going?"

Su Heng glanced sideways, his eyes tinged with a hint of teasing: "Don't worry, you're safe. I won't do anything to you." After a pause, he added, his tone unquestionable, "Even if you want to, I might not be happy with it."

Jiang Man was speechless for a moment and could only turn his head to look out the window, secretly complaining in his heart.

He continued, his eyes focused on the road ahead: "Consider this your overtime tonight."

When Jiang Man stepped into this dimly lit bar for the first time, the atmosphere was completely different from her previous life.

Once upon a time, when he spent time with Lu Ziyin, he always gently dissuaded her from going to such places with a gentle attitude.

Su Heng, evidently a regular here, was greeted warmly by the owner upon entering. Without further ado, he was ushered into a quiet private room. Soon, two bottles of the restaurant's finest red wine were presented to him personally, a testament to his distinguished status.

Although Jiang Man didn't know much about wine, the wine glowed with an amber luster under the light, revealing the accumulation of years.

Su Heng poured her a glass of wine in a gentlemanly manner, with a hint of teasing in his eyes: "If you don't like drinking, you don't have to force yourself."

Jiang Man shook her head slightly, took the wine glass and took a sip. The fruity aroma and the wine aroma intertwined, surprisingly, it suited her taste. She couldn't help but take another sip, her eyes gleaming with surprise.

Su Heng drank it all in one gulp, and then drank several more cups at a speed that was astonishing.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Jiang Man worriedly held down his hand that was about to pour more wine, "Mr. Su, you've already drunk a lot. You can't drink anymore."

Su Heng turned his head, his deep eyes becoming even more blurred under the influence of alcohol, as if he could see into people's hearts, yet he also held an indescribable attraction. "This little bit of wine is just a piece of cake for me."

His words still carried unquestionable majesty. Seeing this, Jiang Man had no choice but to sit quietly by the side and watch him continue to drink the second bottle of wine until the bottom of the bottle was facing up.