From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Before I could reply, Su's father looked at Su Qing and continued:

"Su Qing, you need to distinguish between romance and real life. You might feel passionate about overcoming difficulties with him now, but once the passion fades, all that's left is the harsh reality of daily life... Just like the current ban and public opinion, can you really face it calmly and without any worries?"

Su Qing was speechless when asked the question, and gave a cold snort in anger.

The father and daughter each held their own version of events and argued fiercely, while a stalemate also existed between the mother and daughter.

The atmosphere in the living room instantly became extremely tense, and an argument was about to break out, with the air thick with tension.

Su's mother frowned, trying to persuade him, while Su's father also looked displeased. The confrontation was about to completely break down.

Just at this critical moment when the stalemate was at its climax, a series of light and steady footsteps suddenly came from the entrance hall.

I was sitting on the sofa, and I could clearly see what was happening at the door.

A slender, aloof figure pushed open the door and entered; it was Su Wan.

She had just returned from outside, wearing a simple and elegant long dress, with a cool and aloof temperament, calm and composed eyes, and an inherent calm aura.

She walked slowly into the living room, making no unnecessary movements, and simply stood quietly to one side.

Her mere presence instantly dispelled the tense atmosphere and eased the palpable tension in the room.

Su Wan's gaze calmly swept over the tense people in the living room, finally landing on her parents.

She suddenly spoke up: "I've been through the no-man's-land. I know what kind of person Lin Ye is, what kind of character he has."

She paused for half a second, then slowly continued, "Mom and Dad, could you give them both some time?"

A simple sentence, without any heated debate, was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all the rising anger in the living room.

Su's father's tightly pursed lips slowly relaxed, and his tense expression gradually eased.

Su's mother also shut her mouth, no longer trying to persuade or question her.

The noisy living room instantly fell silent.

Su Qing looked at her older sister with a face full of surprise and disbelief.

She never expected that her sister, who was always rational and neutral and never interfered in family matters, would stand up for them at this crucial moment.

But I knew perfectly well that Su Wan's words carried far more weight than any of the arguments.

She is the most rational and authoritative eldest daughter in the Su family.

Her attitude carried significant weight in the hearts of Su's parents.

Although she didn't offer a lengthy defense for us, she opened the only possible loophole in this deadlock with just one objective and fair statement.

After a long silence, Su's father finally let out a long sigh of relief and relented.

"it is good."

His tone softened: "I can give you time, I won't force you to break up immediately, and I won't interfere in your relationship in the future. But this time is not indefinite."

His gaze returned to me, his expression solemn, his tone serious: "Lin Ye, I don't care about your verbal promises, I only care about results."

"The Su family will not help you with any of the rumors circulating online, including the industry's attempt to blacklist you. You will have to solve all your problems yourself. I'm giving you one month."

"If you are still being held back at every turn a month from now, your career is not improving, and Su Qing is still suffering criticism and grievances because of you, then I won't be so easy to talk to anymore."

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Qing panicked and immediately retorted:

"Dad! A month is too short! No one can achieve anything in a month! This is simply unfair!"

"There's no room for discussion." Father Su waved his hand firmly.

My heart sank slightly, but I quickly steadied myself and nodded solemnly: "Okay. Just one month, and I'll give Uncle and Aunt a satisfactory explanation."

I know perfectly well that this is the best outcome we can achieve right now.

Thanks to Su Wan's intervention, Su Qing and I were able to secure a one-month buffer period.

But this month presents an opportunity.

Of course, it's also a huge burden on my shoulders.

Su's mother sighed softly, looked at me, and said in a tone full of helplessness:

"Lin Ye, we're not targeting you as a person. We're just genuinely afraid that our precious daughter has gambled on the wrong person and lost her youth."

I met her gaze calmly and replied softly, "Auntie, I understand. Putting myself in her shoes, if I had a daughter, I would never easily let her gamble her future with a young man who has nothing."

This intense family standoff finally came to an end with Su Wan's intervention.

Although we didn't completely break ties, it still placed a heavy burden on me.

In the shadows, Fang Heng was watching intently, waiting for an opportunity to retaliate, and constantly launched attacks to suppress him.

Today's easing is only a temporary calm.

Su Qing didn't say anything more, stood up and gave me a look, signaling me to prepare to leave.

I immediately stood up after him and solemnly bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Su on the sofa:

"Uncle and Aunt, I remember every word you said today. Thank you for giving me this month-long opportunity."

The two people opposite did not respond or make any statement.

I know in my heart that their concession is not out of respect for me, nor is it an endorsement of me.

If Su Wan hadn't spoken up and eased the stalemate, it would have been a disaster.

Today's standoff could never end in such a dignified manner, nor would it have resulted in this hard-won thirty-day buffer period.

The person who truly helped me was Su Wan.

As it happened, I also needed to talk to her about something.

I turned to the side and lowered my voice, saying to Su Qing beside me, "Wait for me a moment, I'm going to find your sister and ask about Fang Bo."

Su Qing subconsciously looked up at Su Wan, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded gently.

I walked straight towards Su Wan, called out to her, and said politely, "Would it be convenient for us to talk alone for a few minutes?"

Su Wan's expression was aloof. She nodded slightly, signaling me to follow, and then turned and walked towards the stairs to the second floor.

I followed her up the stairs and into a closed study.

The moment I pushed open the door, I was instantly amazed by the sight before me.

This study is much more spacious and grand than I imagined. It doesn't feel like an ordinary room at all; it's more like a small library.

All four walls are lined with floor-to-ceiling solid wood bookshelves, stacked high with all kinds of books, making it dazzling to look at.

The air was filled with a rich and subtle fragrance of ink and paper, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

Su Wan closed the door behind her, shutting out the sounds from the living room downstairs.

I spoke first, my tone sincere and earnest: "Thank you so much for what happened earlier."

Su Wan walked slowly to the desk by the window, opened the laptop in front of her, and spoke calmly:

"You specifically sought me out; it can't be just to express your gratitude."

Even though we went through so many dangerous situations together in the no-man's-land.

But at this moment, facing this calm and insightful eldest sister of the Su family alone, I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.