Chapter 100: Holding One’s Head High

Just as Su Yicai was about to utter the crucial words, Su Zhengjun suddenly pushed open the door to the hospital room, drawing everyone's attention. The words lingering on Su Yicai’s lips abruptly halted, and he suddenly realized that revealing the identity of the young master of the Ye family was not best done in such a direct manner at this moment. No matter what, it would have to wait until the grand eightieth birthday celebration, when all relatives and friends were present, to unveil the truth spectacularly. Only then could Su Weimin and Gao Yulan feel the elevation of their status and properly show respect to Ye Tianlin.

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Su Zhengjun had already entered the room. Without any hesitation, he immediately knelt down on the floor and solemnly declared, “All of this is the Su family’s fault. For the sake of this family bond, please give us another chance!” The old master nodded eagerly, “I promise you will see a completely renewed Su family!” Su Yicai echoed, “That’s right. Whatever you ask of us in the future, we will do without complaint!” Su Yixue clenched her fists, compelled to add her own stance: “From now on, you may live in the Su family villa however you wish. No one will ever drive you away again.”

At that moment, the Su family pleaded in unison, the scene nothing short of dramatic. Su Weimin stood rooted in place, utterly speechless in his shock. Gao Yulan was the same, her mind buzzing as waves of turmoil surged within her heart—she had no idea what she should do next.

Su Rulan, witnessing the scene before her, felt her heart tremble and could not help but cast a grateful gaze toward Ye Tianlin.

In that instant, all gloom was swept away! Everything that had happened was thanks to Ye Tianlin. Without him, there would have been no vindication, no moment of pride like today! Yet, though the Su family had admitted their wrongdoing face-to-face, they still clung to the hope of escaping real consequences. If things were resolved so easily, they would never remember this lesson. Only if the situation were reversed—rendering the Su family eternally unable to make amends, left to live with guilt and remorse, begging for forgiveness—might that be the best outcome.

“Tianlin, what do you think?” Su Rulan asked.

Ye Tianlin, putting on a serious air, replied, “What do I think? Does the Su family really believe that kneeling together and admitting fault is enough to repair this relationship? Let me tell you, it’s impossible. The way you treated us before is exactly how we will treat you now—so that you know what it means to return like for like!”

“This…” The old master’s face flushed with embarrassment.

Su Rulan, seizing upon Ye Tianlin’s words, continued, “Tianlin is right. We can’t let you off so easily. Hoping to mend relations with us is pure wishful thinking. Don’t forget how I’ve spent the past five years, or how you all regarded the child in my belly as a stain upon the family.”

Hearing this, Su Yixue nearly lost her composure. Su Zhengjun, quick to react, grabbed her hand and, adopting a sincere tone, said, “I understand you may not truly forgive us right away, but that’s all right. We have plenty of time—the future is long.”

“Yes, yes, we’ll use our sincerity to win you over in the days to come!” Su Yicai nodded fervently.

The old master slowly stood and said, “No matter what, at least today you have seen our attitude for yourselves. You need not doubt us any longer. As for our relationship, the Su family will do everything possible to make amends.”

A short while later, the members of the Su family filed out and left.

“Did you see the looks on their faces just now? I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life! Even Su Yixue admitted she was wrong—she’s the young master’s wife!” Su Weimin laughed heartily, tilting his head back in delight, unable to contain himself.

“Hahaha! Today was truly exhilarating, every moment from head to toe! I never would have dreamed of such a thing. The ancestors of the Su family must have blessed us this time,” Gao Yulan exclaimed, clapping her hands in joy. She was overjoyed, still oblivious to the true reason behind all of this, believing instead that the family ancestors had sent a dream to the old master.

Watching the couple’s radiant faces, Ye Tianlin couldn’t help but be infected by their joy, laughing deeply as he reflected on how satisfying today had been.

Su Rulan gently took Ye Tianlin’s arm, lowering her voice, “Tianlin, thank you.”

“There’s no need to thank me,” Ye Tianlin replied. “After all, this was all thanks to the old matriarch. If she hadn’t gone to the Su family in anger, those people wouldn’t have ended up battered and bruised, nor would they have learned the truth and come here to apologize. It was a happy accident that they vented our grievances for us. Honestly, I’m quite curious to see what kind of spectacle will unfold at the upcoming eightieth birthday celebration.”

Su Rulan beamed, “Actually, what I’m most curious about is how you managed the collaboration between the Ye family and the overseas Hong family.”

Ye Tianlin’s smile grew more enigmatic. “You’ll see the main event for yourself soon enough. I promise to give the old matriarch the surprise of a lifetime. Just wait and see what her reaction will be in the end!”