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Su Mang looked at Su Chu with a complicated expression, then looked at her own stomach, her heart fluttering slightly, lost in thought.

At this moment, Su Chu was only thinking about the romantic luck Su Chang had mentioned. Recalling Chen Shanshan, Tang Guoguo, and now Su Mang, he believed Su Chang's words even more. However, if he knew that Su Chang had taken over all his romantic luck, he wondered what he would think.

Seeing that he had almost achieved his goal, Su Chang's lips curled up slightly, quickly shedding his charlatan persona. He turned around, beaming, and pointed to Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan beside him, introducing them as, "These are my girlfriends, Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan."

Upon hearing Su Chang's introduction, both Su Mang and Su Chu were taken aback, their faces showing astonishment.

Su Chu's eyes widened, and he asked in a daze, "Mr. Su, did you just say that these two are your girlfriends?" His voice was tinged with disbelief.

Su Chang, however, looked completely at ease. He straightened up, slightly raised his chin, and said, "Yes, and the people traveling with me this time are all my girlfriends, along with their bodyguards. Is there a problem?" His gaze was firm, seemingly full of confidence in his actions.

Su Chu glanced at Su Mang, then at Su Chang, his face showing a hesitant expression. His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately he chose to temporarily refrain from pressing the matter. After all, some things are better left unsaid in private.

Seeing Su Chu's expression, Su Mang naturally understood his thoughts. She glared at Su Chu with annoyance and said, "Some people need to know their place. Not everyone can be like Mr. Su." There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

Su Chu ignored Su Mang, secretly calculating in his mind. Looking at Su Chang, he couldn't help but feel envious. His aunt was the owner of the famous Aimei Group in China, and his own conditions weren't bad either. Plus, he was only slightly less attractive than Su Chang. Why couldn't he do it? It was just a matter of luck with women! He secretly vowed to ask Su Chang for advice on how to have as many girlfriends as him.

Su Mang then looked at Su Chang again, her brows furrowing slightly, and asked, "Mr. Su, have you read the information I sent you before? Have the number of participants and the time been confirmed?"

Su Chang nodded, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, and said, "I've seen it, but we need you to come up with a new travel plan. There are 19 of us on this trip. We plan to travel around southwest China first, then a few of us will go back to Shanghai, and then we'll go to Greece, mainly to see the Aegean Sea. What do you think?"

Su Mang frowned slightly, thought seriously for a moment, and then said firmly, "Mr. Su, how many people are going to Greece? We need to help you with visas and book flights and hotels in advance." Her eyes revealed a hint of professionalism and responsibility.

Su Chang casually shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Let's get the visas sorted out first. As for the plane tickets, there's no need to book them. I have my own private jet, so you don't need to worry about it." There was a hint of smugness in his tone.

Upon hearing that Su Chang owned his own private jet, Su Mang and Su Chu exchanged a glance, gaining a new understanding of Su Chang's net worth.

Su Mang continued, "Sure, Mr. Su, do you have any other requests?"

Su Chang thought for a moment, then looked at Su Chu, and then at Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan, and said, "I would like to ask if you two can be the tour guides this time? I'm not too comfortable with other people."

Su Mang looked troubled. She gently bit her lip, pondering to herself. She knew she had only been with the company for a short time and wasn't fully familiar with her job yet. Leaving at this time might have some impact on her work. However, she didn't want to give up Su Chang, a major client, as he would greatly help her performance and help her establish herself in the company.

Su Chang leaned back on the sofa, pointed at Su Chu, then at Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan, a playful smile on her lips, and said, "Director Su, do you think it's appropriate for me and my girlfriends to go on a trip and have a man act as our tour guide?"

Su Mang was momentarily speechless at Su Chang's question. Her face flushed slightly, and she felt somewhat embarrassed. She knew that although Su Chang's words were somewhat teasing, they weren't entirely without merit. She looked at Su Chu, then at Su Chang, unsure how to respond.

Seeing Su Mang's conflicted expression, Su Chang's lips curled up slightly. He knew he needed to add fuel to the fire. So, he stood up, deliberately put on a stern face, and said, "Since Director Su is unwilling, then I won't force her. I believe there are other travel agencies besides MG in Shanghai. I'll go and look at other ones."

Su Chu's heart tightened; he couldn't let Su Chang leave. He quickly stood up, his face beaming with a smile, and said, "Mr. Su, please don't be in such a hurry! I believe Director Su is just still thinking about how to arrange things at the company. She'll definitely agree, won't she, Director Su?" As he spoke, he kept winking at Su Mang, hoping she would cooperate.

Chapter 263 My Dream

Su Mang looked at Su Chu with suspicion, secretly wondering to herself. She knew Su Chu was notoriously arrogant, and she had never seen him so enthusiastic towards a client before.

However, Su Mang was unwilling to give up on Su Chu, such a major client, so she had no choice but to go along with him and say respectfully, "Yes, Mr. Su. Since you have made your request, MG will certainly do its best to meet it. However, I still need my supervisor's approval first."

Su Chang smiled nonchalantly, crossed his arms, and said, "No problem. You can go and ask your boss now. If your boss doesn't agree, I can also set up a new travel company for you to run, or even acquire your parent company, CT Group. I think no one can stop me then, right?"

Su Chang's nouveau riche appearance stunned both Su Mang and Su Chu. Their eyes widened, their mouths agape, as if they couldn't believe their ears. Su Mang, in particular, was overwhelmed with shock.

She thought to herself, "Just who is this Su Chang? How can he be so wealthy and powerful, wanting to acquire the CT Group without a second thought? That's too outrageous!"

Su Chu was filled with doubt. He didn't understand why Su Chang was so confident. Acquiring MG was something many companies could do, but acquiring CT was not so easy. Did he really have that much power?

Su Chang smiled slightly, his eyes shining with confidence. He gently picked up his phone and dialed Zheng Fangxiu's number without hesitation.

"Big sister, arrange for someone to acquire CT Group, the sooner the better, any problems?" His voice was firm and decisive.

Although Zheng Fangxiu was puzzled, she quickly replied, "No problem, young master." Her tone carried a hint of awe.

After Su Chang hung up the phone, Su Mang frowned, a worried expression on her face. She couldn't help but remind him, "Mr. Su, CT Group is a multinational corporation with a market value of hundreds of billions. Are you sure..."

Su Chang smiled slightly, a sly glint in his eyes. He said with interest, "Director Su, I know this sounds a bit exaggerated and unbelievable. How about we make a bet?" His fingers tapped lightly on the table, as if waiting for Su Mang's response.

Su Mang's expression grew even more serious. She looked at Su Chang warily and asked, "Mr. Su, how do you want to gamble?" Her eyes were filled with doubt and unease.

Su Chang shrugged lightly and said casually, "If I successfully acquire CT Group, you'll grant me one request. If I fail to acquire CT Group, I'll grant you one request. What do you say?" His smile carried a hint of challenge.

Hearing Su Chang's words, Su Mang did not relax. On the contrary, she became even more vigilant. She clenched her hands tightly and asked, "Mr. Su, could you tell me what the conditions are?" Her voice was tinged with nervousness.

Su Chang shrugged and said mysteriously, "Let's talk about everything after the acquisition, what do you think?" His eyes revealed an unfathomable meaning.

While Su Mang was still deep in thought, Su Chu nudged her and whispered, "Director Su, what are you still thinking about? Just agree already, you won't lose out no matter what."

Su Chu's words revealed a hint of urgency. As he spoke, he gently nudged Su Mang's arm, seemingly urging her to make a decision. His eyes sparkled with anticipation, as if he were excited about his suggestion.

Hearing Su Chu's words, Su Chang felt a surge of excitement. He thought to himself, "Su Chu is really a good person; that was a great assist!"

He couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards Su Chu, and at the same time, he began to plan how he could promote Su Chu after acquiring the CT Group.

Hearing Su Chu's words, Su Mang felt they made a lot of sense. She frowned slightly, thought for a moment, then nodded and agreed, "Yes, Mr. Su."

She thought that Su Chang knew she was pregnant, and although she was somewhat attractive, Su Chang's girlfriends were just as good-looking, and even younger. She didn't think Su Chang would be interested in her.

However, Su Mang had spent too much time abroad and didn't understand that many men in China took the hobbies of a certain important figure surnamed Cao as their lifelong goal and were particularly interested in women like her.

Hearing Su Mang agree, Su Chang felt a surge of excitement. He tried to suppress his joy, but on the surface, he looked at Song Nuan calmly and said, "Nuan Nuan, you weren't here last night, so I didn't have a chance to ask for your opinion. Is there any place you want to go or any other request? You can tell me now."

Song Nuan shook her head obediently and said, "It's okay, I'm fine with anything. I think this is good enough." Her face was filled with a gentle smile, and her eyes were full of trust and reliance on Su Chang.

Su Chang then looked at Su Mang and Su Chu and said, "Director Su, Mr. Su Chu, let's call it a day for today. You can revise the route first, and we can talk again once the route is finalized. Is that alright with you?"

Su Mang immediately stood up and nodded in agreement, "Mr. Su, of course, no problem. I'll contact you as soon as the route is planned. I'll take you downstairs first." Her movements were quick and efficient, demonstrating her decisiveness and professionalism.

Su Chang nodded, then pulled Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan toward the door. Su Chu, however, followed behind them the whole time. His eyes revealed a hint of hesitation, as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.

Once they reached the bottom of the stairs, the bodyguard, whose face was as cold as a flame, drove the car over. Just as Su Chang and the other two were about to get in, Su Chu finally couldn't help but call out, "Mr. Su, wait a moment."

Su Chang knew exactly what Su Chu was up to, but he still pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Mr. Su Chu, is there something you need?" His expression was very calm, but he was secretly overjoyed: "Haha, he really took the bait. Otherwise, how could he have made contact with all those women he was interested in?"

Su Chu took a deep breath and mustered his courage to say, "Mr. Su, may I have a few minutes of your time to talk to you alone? I have some questions I'd like to ask you privately." His voice was low and slightly nervous, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

Su Chang had an expression that said he knew it all along, then nodded and said, "Of course, no problem." The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

Then Su Chang looked at Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan and said, "Nuan Nuan, Ruohan, you two get in the car first. I'll go and have a chat with Mr. Su Chu for a bit."

“Okay, Brother Su Chang.” Song Nuan replied sweetly, her face beaming with a bright smile.

"Okay, Su Chang-ge." Gao Wenruohan obediently agreed and got into the car first.

Su Mang glared at Su Chu, thinking to herself, "Men really are all the same." Her eyes revealed a hint of disdain, but she still maintained a smile on her face and said to Su Chang, "Mr. Su, you two talk first, I'll go upstairs now."

Su Chang nodded calmly and said, "No problem, Director Su, you go ahead with your work." His gaze remained fixed on Su Chu, as if he were waiting for something.

After receiving Su Chang's affirmative reply, Su Mang turned and walked upstairs.

After Su Mang walked away, Su Chu pointed to the reception area in the hall and said, "Mr. Su, let's go sit over there and chat."

Su Chang nodded in agreement, "No problem." His steps were steady, revealing a sense of confidence and composure.

After the two sat down on the sofa, Su Chu looked hesitant, his eyes flickering, sometimes looking at Su Chang, sometimes lowering his head, as if he was struggling internally.

Seeing his expression, Su Chang couldn't help but chuckle to himself, thinking, "This guy is really interesting. It's just one thing, and he's already decided to ask, so what's there to hesitate about?"

Su Chang decided to break the silence and said directly, "Mr. Su Chu, just say what you want to say. As a grown man, it's not a good habit to hesitate." His tone was firm and powerful, and he looked at Su Chu with encouraging eyes.

Hearing Su Chang's words, Su Chu knew she couldn't hesitate any longer and asked directly, "Mr. Su, you said before that I couldn't be with Su Mang because of Peach Blossom, but you yourself have more than one girlfriend, so can I be like you... After all, Su Mang is carrying my child, isn't she?"

Su Chang sneered inwardly, a sly glint in his eyes. He thought to himself, "I just thought this kid was sensible and was helping me out. I was even thinking of giving him a promotion. But I didn't expect him to still be thinking about Su Mang. It seems he won't give up until I've completely fooled him."

So, Su Chang put on a serious expression and said, "Mr. Su Chu, first of all, you must understand that people are different. From your face, I can tell that you must have a wealthy elder in your family. But precisely because of this, you are destined not to be like me."

Su Chu looked at Su Chang with a puzzled expression, his brows furrowing slightly as he asked, "Mr. Su, what do you mean by that?"

Su Chang sighed deeply, his eyes filled with helplessness and regret. He gently patted Su Chu's shoulder and said earnestly, "Su Chu, actually, I'm quite envious of you. At least you have family who care about you, while I'm an orphan. Everything I have now is the result of my own hard work (even system check-ins are part of that). So, I long to give every woman around me a home, so they won't be lonely anymore. And because I have no elders, I don't plan to get married in this life; I just want to stay with them forever. But if you don't get married..."

Chapter 264 Conspiracy

Hearing the first half, Su Chu looked puzzled, as if Su Chang was in Versailles. But when he heard the second half, his face turned pale instantly, and a sense of fear welled up inside him. He thought that if he didn't get married, his father and aunt would probably bury him alive.

He shuddered involuntarily, a helpless smile appearing on his face as he said, "I understand, Mr. Su. Indeed, everyone's fate is different. Thank you for your reminder."

Su Chang waved his hand and stood up to leave. He smiled and said, "No need to thank me, my girlfriends are still waiting for me, so I'll be going now."

“Okay, Mr. Su, then I’ll see you out.” Su Chu immediately stood up, ready to see Su Chang out.

Su Chang didn't refuse and followed Su Chu to the door. After Su Chang got into the car and left, Su Chu watched Su Chang's car drive away, a look of envy on his face.

He muttered to himself, "Indeed, Mr. Su's life is my dream, something I can only envy." With that, he shook his head and turned to walk upstairs.

Su Chang frowned slightly, watching Song Nuan and Gao Wenruohan walk into the company, feeling somewhat helpless. He had originally planned to go shopping with them to get to know each other better and strengthen their relationship, but Song Nuan's hesitation had ruined his plans.

As if sensing Su Chang's thoughts, Wen Ruohan smiled and said to Su Chang, "President Su, since Nuannuan is going back to the company, I'll go back with her. I have some work to take care of." Su Chang nodded, a faint smile on his face, but a hint of disappointment was revealed in his eyes.

Just after dropping off the two girls, Su Chang's phone suddenly rang. It was He Sai calling.

Su Chang's expression turned serious. He answered the phone, and He Sai's urgent voice came through: "President Su, I saw Luo Bin and Jin Yanru's bodyguard talking privately. I don't know what they were talking about. Luo Bin has already left alone. Should we take any measures?"

A shrewd glint flashed in Su Chang's eyes. After a moment's thought, he said firmly, "It's alright, He Sai, let him go. I'll send someone to assist you. You must make this case airtight. If Luo Bin dares to jump in and help Zhang Sheng with the case, then shatter his undefeated myth!"

Upon hearing Su Chang's words, He Sai excitedly replied, "No problem, boss! I'll definitely do my best!"

After hanging up the phone, Su Chang smiled slightly, secretly making plans in her mind.

He knew that Luo Bin was an extreme egoist. In the original drama, Feng Yin treated him so well, but because he didn't become a senior partner in the law firm, he simply started his own business and even poached a lot of Feng Yin's resources.

His attitude towards him today would only fuel his dissatisfaction and make him want to find another way out. But Su Chang wasn't worried; he wasn't afraid that Luo Bin and Jin Yanru could cause any trouble in this matter.

Su Chang then called the private investigators, detailing the tasks and instructing them to cooperate with He Sai in handling Zhang Sheng's matter. His voice was deep and powerful, conveying decisiveness and confidence. After hanging up, Su Chang took a deep breath and got back into his car.

As he drove, he muttered to himself, "Luo Bin, I hope you'll be smart and not make things difficult for yourself. Otherwise, this time I won't hesitate to crush you completely." His eyes gleamed with determination, as if nothing could defeat him.

As the car slowly drove towards the hospital, Su Chang's mood gradually calmed down. He decided to visit Fang Zhiheng and Qin Shi; perhaps chatting with them would make him feel better.

On the other side, Luo Bin drove to a teahouse that Jin Yanru's bodyguard had told him about. As soon as he arrived at the door, the bodyguard who had left with Jin Yanru earlier was already waiting there.

Upon seeing him approach, the bodyguard immediately came forward with a polite smile on his face and said, "Attorney Luo, our boss has been waiting for you upstairs for a long time."

Luo Bin frowned slightly when he saw that it wasn't Jin Yanru who came to greet him personally, but he quickly regained his composure, nodded, and said, "Lead the way."

The bodyguard didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest and led Luo Bin to the outside of a private room. He gently pushed open the door, then stood aside and gestured for him to come in, saying, "Attorney Luo, please come in. Our boss is inside."

Without hesitation, Luo Bin nodded and strode inside. The bodyguard quietly closed the door and stood guard at the entrance.

As soon as Luo Bin entered, he saw Jin Yanru sitting by the window, lost in thought. Her eyes were vacant, as if she had lost her soul. Her face was haggard, and even her usually exquisite makeup could not hide her exhaustion.

Luo Bin frowned, pondering to himself whether his visit was the right or wrong decision.

He coughed twice, trying to alert Jin Yanru to his arrival. Hearing the sound, Jin Yanru slowly came to her senses, her eyes revealing a hint of confusion and helplessness. She forced herself to stand up and invited Luo Bin to sit down, saying, "Attorney Luo, please have a seat."

Luo Bin no longer hesitated and nodded in agreement, "Okay." Then, he sat down opposite Jin Yanru and looked at her with a determined gaze.

Seeing Luo Bin sit down, Jin Yanru forced a few smiles, which looked somewhat stiff, as if she was trying to hide her inner unease.