"What..."

"How could he possibly be Elder Zhao's honored guest? How is this possible!"

"I don't believe it!" Song Ming's face was filled with disbelief.

Elder Zhao's honored guest could be anyone, but definitely not Su Yun!

What right does a mere businessman like him have to become Elder Zhao's honored guest!

Isn't this nonsense?

Why should he get this privilege!

"You must be lying to me, right? He can't possibly be Elder Zhao's guest!"

"What status does he have? Why does he get to be Elder Zhao's honored guest!" Song Ming said, feeling extremely indignant.

"He truly is beyond saving." Zhao Qilin slowly shook his head and then spoke.

Following this, the three walked toward the courtyard without looking back... Song Ming, meanwhile, plopped down onto the ground.

He never imagined that Su Yun was the very honored guest Elder Zhao had spoken of.

If that was the case, everything was over...

His family's company faced the risk of a full investigation, and Su Yun was a competitor!

If he said a few more words, wouldn't that directly change Elder Zhao's opinion!

If things went this way, his company would go bankrupt and he would face the risk of being sued...

Not only would all the money he earned in the last two days be gone, but his previous savings would also be lost in compensation...

Suddenly, Song Ming felt a sense of dread...

Su Yun's background was simply too powerful; he couldn't possibly fight him!

This was a stark reality, and Song Ming, as if waking from a long dream, finally understood the truth.

"Perhaps there's still a chance..."

"Elder Zhao knew we were coming today, and calling him here probably means he wants our two families to reconcile..."

"Yes, that must be it... Elder Zhao and my grandfather have a close relationship after all, he wouldn't just stand by and watch..."

"As long as I act politely toward Su Yun today, this matter will be resolved..."

Thinking this, Song Ming quickly scrambled up from the ground and ran inside...

Inside the Zhao Family Courtyard, the others had already entered.

Song Ming looked left and right but didn't see Elder Zhao or his grandfather.

His eyes darted around, and then he approached Su Yun.

"Old Su... Don't you feel like we're those rivals from TV who are outwardly opponents but secretly admire each other?"

"I think it's quite similar..." Song Ming said, trying to strike up a conversation.

"Old Su... Let me apologize to you... Please don't take the previous matters to heart, alright? As the saying goes, 'from a fight comes friendship!' We truly have destiny between us!" Song Ming continued to show goodwill.

But Su Yun still didn't speak, merely looking straight ahead.

This made Song Ming feel annoyed, yet he didn't dare question him loudly.

After a short while, Elder Zhao and Song Li emerged from the back, with Song Li respectfully trailing behind Elder Zhao.

"Oh dear... Huihuang is here..." Song Li said upon seeing Zhao Huihuang, and he quickly stepped forward, ready to greet him...

But he was astonished to see Su Yun was still there!

Instantly, Song Li was furious!

But the next second, he became even more enraged!

Because his grandson, Song Ming, was groveling and speaking to Su Yun!

At ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) once, Song Li's facial expression became extremely unpleasant.

"Ahem... Mingming, your grandfather often teaches you!"

"You must deeply understand the saying, 'Speak with great scholars, associate with no commoners!'" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"The people you should be interacting with are Minister Zhao, Young Master Zhao, and Elder Zhao's honored guest today!"

"Not this bumpkin!"

"Remember, your grandfather is educating you again today: a bumpkin is a bumpkin, and that is an undeniable fact..."

"Don't think that just because you started a couple of companies and proposed some grand, empty plan that you can become a truly superior person."

"Only people like us are high-class individuals!"

"Some people, no matter how hard they try, just won't succeed!" Song Li lectured Song Ming heavily.

"Minister Zhao, long time no see..." Having finished his sarcastic remarks, Song Li turned and spoke to Zhao Huihuang.

"Hmph."

"Whether we meet or not is irrelevant." Zhao Huihuang clearly had no good feelings toward Song Li.

Song Li's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.

Minister Zhao was ignoring him so completely... But since the man held such a high position, Song Li couldn't afford to offend him.

"Hahahaha!" Song Li laughed awkwardly.

"Um... Where is Elder Zhao's honored guest? Why haven't I seen him?" Song Li asked after finishing his awkward laugh.

"Brother Su is my grandfather's honored guest today."

"What, didn't you just see him?"

"And you two know each other, right?" Zhao Qilin said.

"Su... Su Yun..."

"How is this possible!"

"How could this be?"

"Young Master Zhao, you must be mistaken, right? Are you playing a joke on me? Although Su Yun has some money, he is fundamentally just a bumpkin. How could he possibly be Elder Zhao's honored guest?"

"This definitely can't be true!"

Song Li's face was full of shock; he absolutely refused to believe this outcome.

Or rather, he dared not believe it!

Or perhaps, he could not believe it...

"Grandpa, what nonsense are you spouting..."

"Brother Su is Elder Zhao's honored guest, why are you doubting it?" Song Ming desperately signaled Song Li with his eyes.

"What!" Seeing Song Ming signal him, Song Li swallowed hard...

His heart was instantly swept by towering waves of absolute terror!

This was truly unbelievable...

Su Yun actually possessed such a powerful background...

No wonder Elder Zhao had spoken that way earlier; it turned out Su Yun held even greater importance in Elder Zhao's eyes!

For a moment, Song Li's face was blank, and he didn't know what to say anymore...

At this moment, Elder Zhao slowly walked over.

Although he was advanced in years, his eyes were like those of a hawk, seemingly able to see right through a person with a single glance!

"Hoo..."

"He looks... so much like him..." Elder Zhao looked at Su Yun, his eyes seemingly lost in memory!

"Little Su!"

"Do you know who I just said you resemble?" Elder Zhao walked up to Su Yun and asked.

"It must be Elder Su, who lives nearby?"

"You two must be very familiar with each other!" Su Yun slowly replied.

"Elder... Elder Su!" Hearing Su Yun's words, Song Li and Song Ming exchanged glances, their eyes filled with terror...