Love You Till the End Chapter 1128 - 1136: They Say You Work So Hard for Money, You Even Went to Places Like Night Clubs!

Initially, Shi Aoju harbored no anger towards Su Jiuyi. His disposition was one of perpetual indifference, often projecting a frosty air that kept others at bay. The mildness of his vocal tone frequently led to misinterpretations, with people mistaking it for displeasure when he was merely speaking normally.

However, upon glimpsing Su Jiuyi's text message about attending a blind date, his emotional state shifted dramatically. A chilling hostility seeped into his eyes, an unnerving aura that sent shivers of apprehension through those nearby.

The employees in the office found themselves unable to meet his gaze. Several averted their eyes, feigning interest in other directions, while others hunched over their workstations, absorbed in the planning documents before them. In the intimidating presence of their exceptionally dangerous superior, no one dared even to inhale too deeply.

"This meeting concludes for today."

Shi Aoju's brief declaration brought the meeting to an abrupt halt, silencing any hint of protest. They remained frozen, watching him depart, before collectively exhaling a palpable sigh of relief.

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By the time the group finished breakfast, it was already 10:40 AM. Su Manning was tending to the flowers in the backyard, Su Zhenxiong had already left for his company, and Zhao Shuya remained engrossed in her mahjong game with friends.

Zhao Shuya's fortune at the mahjong table seemed to have abandoned her today; she had been on a losing streak since the game began, and before long, a sum exceeding a thousand yuan had slipped through her grasp.

"Perhaps we should call it a day? Madam Su has lost a considerable amount," one of the ladies suggested tactfully.

"Let's continue for a bit longer. We might still manage to win back some losses," another player countered, clearly unwilling to stop.

"What is there to fret about? It's just over a thousand yuan, hardly a significant sum." Zhao Shuya, exhibiting an uncharacteristic display of cheerfulness, retrieved several hundred-yuan bills from her handbag and deposited them into the mahjong table's drawer. She flashed a smile and declared, "I've bested you all so many times previously; it's only right that I concede a little today. Let's persist; if you have the means to play, you ought to have the fortitude to lose."

As Su Jiuyi descended the stairs, she overheard Zhao Shuya's pronouncements and couldn't suppress a chuckle. Her laughter instantly captured the attention of the assembled ladies.

"My apologies, please do carry on," Su Jiuyi stated casually, her smile subsiding as she addressed them.

"Oh! Isn't that Jiuyi? Weren't you out earning a substantial income? What brings you back here?" The woman who posed the question was seated opposite Zhao Shuya. Identified as He Lanxiang, she was in her early fifties.

Su Jiuyi recognized He Lanxiang; she had known her for as long as she could recall, noting that He Lanxiang and Zhao Shuya were rarely seen apart, frequently engaging in gossip and disparaging remarks about others. This association served as a stark validation of the adage, "Birds of a feather flock together."

Su Jiuyi paused, her gaze settling on He Lanxiang, a subtle smirk playing on her lips. "What possible conflict could exist between earning money and returning home?"

"There is no conflict, but I've heard you've been exerting yourself greatly to earn a living, even frequenting establishments like nightclubs! Jiuyi, such places are rife with unsavory characters and chaos; a young lady like yourself should steer clear of them. You are fortunate due to your mother; otherwise, your father would surely never permit you within the Su Family's abode."

He Lanxiang presented a facade of amiable kindness, yet beneath it lay a cunning disposition. Her smiles were constant, but her words, often barbed with hidden barbs, seemed intent on inflicting deep wounds.

Hearing this, Su Jiuyi could not help but laugh again. "Is there something inherently wrong with diligently working to earn money? Or do you believe that your ability to earn is exclusive, while others are relegated to mere observers?"