Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?!-Chapter 439 - 438: Getting Up to See Someone Off

The two people playing chess in the living room were taking turns, and the scene was exceptionally intense.

Knowing that Su Mu had matters to attend to in the afternoon, Jiang Maohua started with an aggressive offensive.

On Su Mu’s side, there was no courtesy either, as both clashed head-on, initiating a silent but fierce war on the chessboard.

Bai Mingyun and her daughter Jiang Xinxuan, who usually had no interest in chess, were quite intrigued today because of Su Mu’s presence.

They watched with great interest from the side.

When Su Mu captured her father’s chess pieces, Jiang Xinxuan would even cheer.

Such an overt display of taking sides left Jiang Maohua utterly speechless.

Fortunately, Jiang Maohua focused all his attention on the game of chess.

With his daughter’s all-too-obvious favoritism, Jiang Maohua simply didn’t have the time to deal with it.

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"Su Mu, I didn’t expect someone of your young age to be so skilled at chess. I concede," Jiang Maohua said.

The chess game, which was originally tense, took a new turn due to Su Mu’s unconventional approach.

Seeing the situation on the board, Jiang Maohua knew he had completely lost this game.

He couldn’t help but give Su Mu a thumbs-up, as he genuinely hadn’t expected Su Mu to beat him.

It was not that Jiang Maohua was arrogant. As an avid chess enthusiast, his skill in chess was no bluff.

Hence, from the beginning, Jiang Maohua never thought he would lose to a junior.

His insistence on having Su Mu accompany him in a game was simply due to a lack of opponents at home.

Jiang Maohua never imagined that he’d find a master in Su Mu.

Now, Jiang Maohua had a renewed understanding of Su Mu.

"I’ve learned for a while at home with Grandpa; I was just lucky," Su Mu said modestly.

Not being arrogant or agitated was always a great quality of Su Mu.

Su Mu felt that winning a chess game didn’t prove anything significant.

Besides, through just this one game, Su Mu could tell that Uncle Jiang’s chess skill was indeed profound.

If it were not for the time pressure, their initial pace wouldn’t have been so fervently combative.

Later on, it was also a risky move from Su Mu that secured him the victory.

Su Mu knew that if they had played the game in the usual way, winning this match wouldn’t have been so straightforward.

"Impressive, indeed impressive. After all, you are a child of the Su Family," Jiang Maohua said, his admiration for Su Mu reaching its peak due to Su Mu’s humility.

Jiang Maohua was aware of the Su Family’s unwritten rule.

Su Mu had spent the first eighteen years of his life unaware of his true identity.

Of course, Jiang Maohua had heard about this from his daughter later on.

But Jiang Maohua felt that even if Su Mu had lived the life of an ordinary child for eighteen years, the inherent nobility of the Su Family was deeply ingrained.

Seeing Su Mu’s conduct today, Jiang Maohua believed that the upbringing of the Su Family should not be underestimated.

"Su Mu, I won’t take up more of your time today. Please give my regards to Elder Su," Jiang Maohua said.

"Next time, when you’re free, you must accompany me for a few proper games," he added.

Although Jiang Maohua and Su Mu had both employed a swift and decisive approach to the game,

it still took up quite a bit of time.

Knowing that Su Mu had an appointment with Elder Su in the afternoon, Jiang Maohua didn’t dare to keep Su Mu for another round.

Even though he was very tempted to do so, Jiang Maohua had to curb his urge and put down the spare chess pieces in his hand.

"Sure, next time I get the chance, I’ll definitely play a few more rounds with Uncle," replied Su Mu.

To such a polite father of his girlfriend, Su Mu naturally could not refuse outright.

Besides, Su Mu had a very good impression of his girlfriend’s father and mother.

If he indeed had the opportunity and the time in the future, Su Mu wouldn’t mind playing a few more games of chess with Uncle Jiang.

Su Mu also noticed that it seemed Xuanxuan had hardly ever played chess with her father.

That was probably why his girlfriend’s father seemed to see him as a savior.

Seeing Uncle Jiang so eager for someone to accompany him in a game of chess, Su Mu could only offer his modest assistance.

After all, it was impossible for Su Mu to visit the Jiang Family often due to his schedule.

Nor could he frequently accompany Uncle Jiang in playing chess.

Su Mu now needed to spend his available time fulfilling his filial duties to Elder Su.

In Su Mu’s view, his grandfather had lived alone in such a large castle for so many years.

He must feel far lonelier than his girlfriend’s father.

After all, Xuanxuan’s father was only lacking a chess companion because Xuanxuan and her mother did not enjoy playing chess.

Yet, apart from Ah Fook and a few servants in the castle, Elder Su genuinely had no relatives by his side.

Su Ruizhi and Bai Xiuping had visited Elder Su occasionally over the past eighteen years.

However, since they had to go to the company daily and rush back to squeeze into a small two-bedroom apartment as ordinary wage earners with Su Mu,

even their visits to Elder Su were always hurried.

They simply didn’t have the extra time to attend to Elder Su’s emotional and intellectual needs.

Su Mu was aware that this was all due to the Su Family’s unwritten rules.

Yet, Su Mu felt that it was because of him that his grandfather had to live such a solitary life.

Therefore, Su Mu wanted to accompany Elder Su as much as possible whenever he had the time.

What Su Mu said now was merely politeness, and could even be considered as courtesy.

Still, it sounded very pleasant to Jiang Maohua’s ears.

As long as Su Mu didn’t outright refuse, Jiang Maohua felt there was still a chance.

Jiang Maohua believed that his daughter’s relationship with Su Mu was not just playful like playing house.

If Xuanxuan and Su Mu could continue their journey together, wouldn’t Jiang Maohua naturally not worry about his future son-in-law finding time to accompany him for a game of chess?

"Uncle, Auntie, I should head back now," said Su Mu.

He checked the time and stood up, ready to take his leave.

Although Grandfather had mentioned half-past four in the afternoon.

Su Mu couldn’t possibly wait until four-thirty to rush back home.

Su Mu still didn’t know the exact location of the auction Elder Su had mentioned; naturally, he needed to allow extra time.

If the journey turned out to be long, this way he wouldn’t be too rushed.

"Su Mu, Auntie was actually hoping to keep you for dinner before you leave,"

"But since you have to accompany Elder Su to the auction, I won’t insist on convincing you to stay," said Bai Xiuping.

Seeing Su Mu rise, Bai Mingyun and Jiang Maohua also stood up.

Jiang Xinxuan, having been standing beside Su Mu to cheer him on, now didn’t need to make a point of getting up.

Bai Mingyun knew she couldn’t keep Su Mu, but felt she still had to say something.

It wouldn’t be right for her and Jiang Maohua to immediately rise to see Su Mu off as soon as he said he was leaving, would it?

"Su Mu, let me walk you out," offered Xuanxuan.

Since it was clear that Su Mu’s departure was inevitable.

After all, it was Elder Su who had made an appointment with Su Mu, and all three members of the Jiang Family present were well aware that they couldn’t compete with Elder Su for Su Mu’s time.

Jiang Xinxuan saw that Su Mu had already stood up, and her parents had said all they needed to say.

Jiang Xinxuan naturally took Su Mu’s arm, ready to see him out.

"Uncle, Auntie, goodbye."

Su Mu did not reject his girlfriend’s enthusiasm.

Courteously greeting his girlfriend’s parents, Su Mu was ready to leave.

"Su Mu, let me see you out."

Jiang Maohua did not believe that just because he was an elder, he should act all high and mighty.

In Jiang Maohua’s view, even if Su Mu was not the young master of the Su Family enterprise.

Just based on Su Mu’s personality, Jiang Maohua would still enthusiastically see him off.

It was simply because Jiang Maohua had a very good impression of Su Mu.

Jiang Maohua even felt that his daughter was able to date Su Mu probably because Xuanxuan had saved the galaxy in her last life.

"Right, Su Mu, I’ll see you out too," Aunt Bai declared.

Su Mu had not yet had the chance to decline her father’s kind gesture when Bai Mingyun also made her stance known.

Seeing the determined look on the faces of his girlfriend’s parents, Su Mu no longer voiced any rejection.

To refuse too much would be affectation.

Besides, Su Mu’s car was parked right at the Jiang Family’s villa entrance.

To be seen out was merely to the gate.

There was no need to leave the villa complex, so Su Mu naturally saw no need to insist.

And so, Jiang Xinxuan, with her arm linked through Su Mu’s, led the way.

Jiang Maohua and his wife Bai Mingyun followed behind.

The group of four made their way from the living room towards the villa’s main entrance.

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Not until Su Mu’s black Ferrari had left the Jiang Family’s villa did Jiang Xinxuan and her parents stop their watchful pose.

It was Jiang Maohua who reacted first.

Su Mu’s car had already turned a corner.

Now, not to mention the black Ferrari’s body, even its shadow could no longer be seen.

Jiang Maohua looked at his wife and daughter, still in a trance staring ahead, and somewhat helplessly shook his head.

Did the two of them have to be like this?

They must realize that Xuanxuan has only just begun dating Su Mu.

If a time came when Xuanxuan truly married Su Mu, Jiang Maohua guessed his daughter would definitely become Su Mu’s shadow.

It was not a matter of leaving Xuanxuan alone at her maternal home.

Unless Su Mu was available, Jiang Maohua knew that if he and his wife wanted to see their daughter and son-in-law, they would probably have to pay a visit themselves.

"Alright, let’s go inside. Su Mu’s car is already far away, out of sight."

Jiang Maohua wondered what the two were still so eagerly watching?

Anyway, Jiang Maohua could not see anything now.

"Ah? Oh, Xuanxuan, let’s go inside."

Reminded by her husband, Bai Mingyun realized that indeed, Su Mu’s Ferrari was no longer in sight.

It seemed that she and Xuanxuan were now merely looking at the air.

The air, of course, had nothing worth watching, so Bai Mingyun also withdrew her gaze.

"Alright, Mom."

With Su Mu gone, Jiang Xinxuan naturally took her mother’s arm.

The mother and daughter were in such perfect accord that they didn’t spare an extra glance for the other gentleman on the scene.

In unison, Bai Mingyun and Jiang Xinxuan walked toward the villa’s gate.

"Xuanxuan, the gift that Su Mu gave today is too valuable, you should really think about what gifts to bring when you next visit Su Mu’s parents."

"Mom will transfer ten million to your card later, if that’s not enough, just tell me."

"Remember, Xuanxuan, you mustn’t skimp when choosing gifts for Su Mu’s parents, okay?"

"Our family isn’t lacking in money, but when you choose a gift, you must always pick the expensive ones, understand?"

At this moment, Bai Mingyun was already contemplating the matter of a return gift.

Bai Mingyun felt she couldn’t just accept Su Mu’s valuable gift without offering something in return.

Though it was a gesture from Su Mu’s heart.

Bai Mingyun also knew that a gift worth ten million was nothing for Su Mu.

But because of the Su Family’s unique status,

Bai Mingyun didn’t want others to think her family was coveting the Su Family’s wealth.

Of course, Bai Mingyun was so insistent with her daughter because she wanted Xuanxuan to hold some status in the Su Family in the future.

In Bai Mingyun’s view, as long as she and her husband weren’t supporting Xuanxuan’s relationship with Su Mu solely because of the Su Family’s status,

then, should Xuanxuan truly marry Su Mu, she would be able to stand tall with confidence.

No matter what, the Jiang Family was also considered wealthy in Huadong City.

In this regard, Bai Mingyun felt there was no need for her to be humble.

"I understand, Mom."

"Su Mu hasn’t mentioned when he will formally introduce me to his parents yet."

"Last time, I only saw Uncle Su and Aunt Bai briefly at the Su Corporations’ bell-ringing ceremony—it was a semi-formal meeting, I guess."

Jiang Xinxuan felt her mother was thinking too far ahead.

Su Mu hadn’t even mentioned introducing her to his parents, wasn’t it too early to discuss choosing gifts?

Just as Su Mu would ask Jiang Xinxuan first when selecting gifts, because he simply didn’t know what her parents specifically liked,

likewise, Jiang Xinxuan now had no idea what Su Mu’s parents would prefer.

Surely, she couldn’t just mimic whatever Su Mu brought for her parents and send an identical gift, could she?

Leaving aside whether Su Mu’s parents would like it, even Su Mu himself might feel that Xuanxuan lacked sincerity, no?

So, at this moment, Jiang Xinxuan thought her mother was indeed overthinking things.

Her mother had already discussed this with her in the morning.

Now, with the affair not even started, her mother was already repeating the same old story, making Jiang Xinxuan feel that her mother was being overly anxious.

"You child, if Su Mu doesn’t bring it up, can’t you ask him?"

"Su Mu is a boy, and he might not think of these things."

"Su Mu’s parents are busy people too; they might not remember such trivialities."

"But you can’t just drag your feet, can you? You and Su Mu are already that close, why not hurry up and get the parent-meeting out of the way before college starts?"

Bai Mingyun felt that her daughter was somewhat thick when it came to these matters.

Xuanxuan and Su Mu were already at the point of no return, and Su Mu had already visited their home.

So why couldn’t Xuanxuan just bring up the matter of formally visiting Su Mu’s parents?

It’s like an ugly bride facing her in-laws, isn’t it?

"How am I supposed to rush that?"

Engrossed in the discussion, Bai Mingyun and Jiang Xinxuan had stopped walking.

Jiang Maohua, standing not far away, had overheard the entire conversation between the mother and daughter.

Jiang Maohua could now understand why, at this moment, neither of the two women had him in their sights.