Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Shuiyunxuan is no longer what it used to be. Although its decoration is not as grand as Chunshuilou, its popularity has already crushed the latter. Firstly, it was the first to use new seasonings, and secondly, the well-known cooking competition pushed Shuiyunxuan to a position that no other restaurant can surpass.

There is a constant stream of guests in front of the door.

Su Zhe came out personally and took them to a private room upstairs, where he reserved two and made all the necessary arrangements.

Gu Huanxi took up a room with her daughter in her arms. Several children followed Xu Huaiyi to another room to pay their respects. Afterwards, they came back with each of them receiving a gift. They were all jade pendants, made of fine jade and with fine workmanship, very presentable.

Although Ah Li did not show his face, he still received a box of jewelry. It was not very expensive, but everything was exquisite, which showed that a lot of thought was put into it.

This shows how Zhao Zhengting behaves in society.

Xu Huaiyi was drinking with him, and this feeling was even more profound. When the party was over and he got on the carriage, he heard Gu Huanxi ask about Zhao Zhengting's character. He sighed sincerely, "He has both intelligence and EQ. He is worthy of being the eldest grandson of a wealthy family who has been nurtured by the whole family!"

Gu Huanxi raised an eyebrow, "Such a high evaluation?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "It's not an exaggeration. In the past, we were from a small family and only heard that big families focused on the training of the eldest son and grandson and tilted most of the resources towards him, but we didn't feel it deeply. After coming to the capital, it was not until now that I felt it firsthand. It's really as the saying goes. No wonder I can get 70% of the family property in the future. This ability is really not easy for others to compare..."

Although Sun Yu is also a descendant of a prominent family and a legitimate son, he is not the eldest son who is highly expected by the family. He will not set up his own household, and he lacks the aura of a quasi-head of the family. He did not feel it before, but he realized the difference after meeting Zhao Zhengting today.

"According to what you said, a concubine's son or a legitimate second son is not as good as the legitimate eldest son?"

"Not absolutely, but most of the time it's like this. If something goes wrong, it will be very troublesome, and it will easily cause discord among brothers and unrest in the family. For example, the Su family has so many troubles because Su Rui is too useless and Su Zhe is too strong. And the Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion, just wait and see, that prince will not be content to watch Yun Ting become more and more outstanding, and he will cause trouble sooner or later."

"Do you think he can handle it?"

"They can get along, but it's based on interests and can't stand the test. But this is normal. Only those who are in love will be so open-hearted to people who are not related to them by blood, without expecting anything in return."

"Just understand it in your heart. Don't let someone force you to drink a few glasses of wine or say a few nice words to you and let you lose your mind."

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid. We're all thousand-year-old foxes, so no one should play Liao Zhai with anyone else. He didn't fool me, and I didn't trick him..."

Gu Huanxi saw that although he was drunk, his eyes were clear, and he finally got the matter over with.

However, the fact that Xu Huaiyi and Zhao Zhengting were having dinner together was seen by many people and spread out. When those who were interested heard it, they made many wild guesses.

The Su family had the biggest reaction.

Su Rui was already very angry because of the unsuccessful opening of the amusement park today. He broke a few sets of tea bowls to vent his anger. Before he could recover, he heard the news and immediately exploded.

Seeing this, the servant was frightened and hurriedly advised, "Master, calm down, it's just a meal, it doesn't mean anything..."

Su Rui swore, "You know shit!"

"Young Master..."

"Go away!"

When the servant saw that he was about to leave, he knew what he was going to do. He knelt down with a pale face and begged, "Master, please calm down. The master asked you to reflect on yourself in the room. You can't make a fuss over such a small matter..."

Su Rui wasn't going to listen at all. He kicked the servant away and rushed to the study in a hurry.

The servant staggered after him.

Su Jian was lying on the couch in the study with his eyes closed. When he heard the voice of the attendant trying to stop him, he frowned, sat up and said, "Let him in."

The attendant stepped aside.

Su Rui pushed the door open and rushed in. Without even bothering to greet him, he hurriedly asked, "Dad, have you heard? This afternoon, Old Seven helped Zhao Zhengting and Xu Huaiyi drink together at Shuiyunxuan..."

Su Jian's face darkened in displeasure. "Why did you rush in here in such a hurry? Just to talk about this?"

Su Rui's expression froze, and the passion that had just surged in his blood cooled down a bit, but he still couldn't help but ask, "Dad, is this still a small matter?"

Su Jian looked at him with disappointment, "I, as a father, don't see how this matter is so serious that it would be worth you losing your composure like this."

"father……"

"They are just gathering together for a meal. What are you afraid of? Even if they join forces, they can threaten your position. Have you forgotten that everything about you is decided by your father?"

Each sentence was more severe than the last, and in the end, the threats and warnings in his tone were enough to break one's heart.

Su Rui felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured down on him. He felt completely chilled. He knelt on the ground unconsciously and said in a trembling voice, "Dad, it's my son who is a bastard. I was confused just now. Please don't be angry. I, I really..."

Su Jian was not going to let him off easily this time. With a sharp look in his eyes, he slammed the small table next to him and said, "What do you really mean? Are you really unable to bear the heavy responsibility or are you really vulnerable?"

Su Rui's heart sank when he heard this, "Dad..."

Su Jian sneered, "Don't call me dad. I don't have an incompetent son like you. A bastard brother, a commoner student who has not yet entered the government, and a sixth-rank official have scared you like this. What great things can you achieve in the future? You might as well just become a rich man and let your other brothers be the head of the family, so that you don't have to worry about being replaced all day long."

Su Rui's heart was broken. He crawled forward on his knees, hugged Su Jian's legs, and burst into tears. "Dad, are you going to force your son to die? Mom, why did you leave so early? You left your son to be bullied by others. You might as well take your son away. It's better than being schemed against by others all day long..."

Su Jian shouted with a dark face, "Shut up!"

Su Rui didn't listen this time. Perhaps he was really sad. He cried without caring about his image, and his tears and snot were stuck to Su Jian's clothes.

Su Jian couldn't stand it anymore and kicked him, "Why are you crying like that? I'm not dead yet, shut up!"

The kick was quite strong. Su Rui covered his chest with his hands. His face turned pale in pain and he dared not cry out anymore.

Su Jian panted heavily, pointed at him and wanted to scold him, but when he saw his embarrassed and panicked face, the words were stuck in his throat for a moment. After a moment, he lowered his arms in frustration and sighed helplessly, "Don't worry, you are the eldest son of my Su family. As long as you don't do anything stupid, the position of the head of the family will be yours in the future. You really don't need to be so nervous..."

Su Rui wanted nothing more than such a promise, and finally forced Su Jian to speak. He suppressed his excitement and asked again, "Really?"

Su Jian nodded, "Dad keeps his word."

"But Old Seven..."

"No matter how capable he is, it's useless!"

Su Rui was overjoyed, "Thank you, Dad. I will definitely do my best and won't let you down again..."

Su Jian didn't say anything, thinking, I hope so, otherwise he would become a sinner of the Su family in the future.

After Su Rui calmed down, he asked tentatively, "Dad, why did Old Seven organize this lunch this afternoon?"

Su Jian said calmly, "Can't we just have a simple meal?"

Su Rui said, "Impossible. Who is Zhao Zhengting? He and Xu Huaiyi are not from the same circle or class at all. How can they sit at the same table and talk to each other like brothers?"

Su Jian seemed to be thinking about something.

Su Rui carefully guessed, "Do you think this is what the Second Prince meant?"

Su Jian's expression changed slightly, "Probably not."

The Zhao family is a hidden chess piece of the second prince. Now is not the time to put it on the surface to play a role. How could they send Zhao Zhengting to win over Xu Huaiyi? Besides, there is also their Su family. Unless they think that their Su family is not worth using, they will use Zhao Zhengting.

But does Xu Huaiyi have that weight?

For a moment, his heart was in turmoil.

At the same time, Lord Dingyuan was also feeling uneasy. After hearing the news, he analyzed the matter in depth with his eldest son. The more he analyzed, the more he felt that the matter was strange and complicated, and difficult to explain.

That's why they say wealthy families are more cunning and prone to conspiracy theorists. Whenever they see something that doesn't make sense, they will think about it, and once they think about it, all kinds of conspiracies will come up.

In fact, it couldn’t be simpler.

As soon as Li Yunting returned to the mansion, he was invited to the study by the butler who had been waiting for a long time. Compared with his previous disrespect, his attitude was now very humble.

But no matter what his attitude was, no matter how arrogant he was at first or respectful later, Li Yunting always had a cold face and kept people at a distance.

Even when he met Marquis Dingyuan, he didn't smile, but greeted him in a perfunctory manner.

As for Li Yunzhao in the room, he was too lazy to even respond perfunctorily and didn't even bother to look at him.

Li Yunzhao was furious when he saw this, but he had to pretend to be magnanimous as an elder brother and greeted him first, "Fourth brother, are you done with school?"

Li Yunting ignored him completely.

No matter how well-educated Li Yunzhao was, his expression changed at this moment. "Fourth brother, what do you mean?"

Li Yunting said impatiently, "Don't understand? I don't want to waste my time pretending to be nice to you!"

"What's your attitude?"

"My attitude depends on who you are."

"Who am I? I'm your brother!"

"Oh, brother? Are you worthy?"

The two of them were at loggerheads, arguing back and forth, and it looked like they were on the verge of a fallout.

Dingyuan Hou shouted, "Shut up! Do you think I'm dead?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunzhao quickly apologized.

But Li Yunting didn't care.

Dingyuan Hou looked at him solemnly, "Now that you have grown strong, have you forgotten your father and brother?"

Li Yunting mocked, "What father and brother? The kind that wants to kill me? I really don't dare to have that in my eyes."

"What nonsense!"

"Then do you dare to investigate why Huaiyi was poisoned in my yard?"

Hearing this, Marquis Dingyuan's eyes flickered, and his momentum weakened a bit, "What's the point of bringing up something that's already happened?"

Li Yunting uttered a sarcastic "Haha".

Dingyuan Hou picked up the cup, took a sip of tea, and changed the subject, "How are you getting along with Xu Huaiyi recently?"

Li Yunting said casually, "It's just like that."

Dingyuan Hou was obviously not satisfied with this answer and frowned, "What is the specific situation?"

Li Yunting said impatiently, "If you want to say something, just be direct and don't beat around the bush. I'm in a hurry to go back and rest."

He was most annoyed by those indirect temptations and hypocritical calculations.

Dingyuan Hou laughed angrily, but he didn't scold him again, "Do you know who Xu Huaiyi had lunch with this afternoon?"

Li Yunting said calmly, "I don't know."

Dingyuan Hou didn't think he was lying, and said meaningfully, "It seems that he is hiding it from you..."

Li Yunting was being so mysterious to him that he didn't even bother to respond.

Dingyuan Hou raised his eyebrows, "Aren't you curious?"

Li Yunting asked back, "Why should I be curious? Huaiyi is free to eat with whomever he wants. He doesn't need anyone's permission."

Dingyuan Hou didn't believe that he didn't mind at all, "But usually, you two have the best relationship. Why didn't he invite you to join him when he made new friends? He didn't want you to benefit from it, right?"

If someone is petty, he might really feel resentful after hearing such divisive words, but Li Yunting knows Xu Huaiyi very well and doesn't believe it at all. He sneered and said, "Your method is really too crude. How stupid must I be to fall for it?"

Dingyuan Hou's breath was choked. "Poor? I think you are blind. I am your biological father, how can I fool you? Do you know who Xu Huaiyi had lunch with this afternoon? It was Zhao Zhengting, the eldest grandson of the Zhao family and a member of the Ministry of Personnel. Whether in terms of family background or ability, he is far superior to you!"

Li Yunting asked back, "What does it have to do with me?"

Li Yunzhao took over the conversation, "Fourth brother, do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand? How come it has nothing to do with you? It has a big relationship. On a small level, Xu Huaiyi is not sincere to you. On a big level, he is likely to stand in the camp of the second prince. In the future, he will be our enemy..."

Li Yunting listened to it without blinking an eye, and said indifferently, "So what?"

Li Yunzhao, "..."

This kind of stubborn behavior is enough to make people angry to death.

Dingyuan Hou could sense his attitude at this moment, "You think Xu Huaiyi and Zhao Zhengting are just having a meal together, without any other meaning, right?"

"if not?"

Dingyuan Hou shook his head. "Xu Huaiyi is indeed smart. Maybe he really doesn't know how to take sides, but this lunch this afternoon is definitely not simple. Who is Zhao Zhengting? He is already a deputy minister of the Ministry of Personnel at a young age and has a bright future. Such a person must be arrogant and look down on others. For no reason, would he lower himself to have a meal with a powerless civilian student? Even if Su Zhe was the matchmaker, they would never have such a harmonious meal..."

After a pause, he added meaningfully, "I heard that the two hit it off right away and had a great time talking to each other. When they parted, Zhao Zhengting personally saw Xu Huaiyi out the door. The smile on his face was genuine and sincere, and it was definitely not just a social gesture."

Li Yunting still had that cold and indifferent look, "As long as they are normal people, they will not dislike being friends with Huaiyi. Mr. Zhao's attitude is very reasonable."

What I mean is that only abnormal people like you would make random guesses behind people's backs. You are simply mean-spirited.

Marquis Dingyuan understood what he meant and was so angry that he fell backwards.