Chapter 1172: Take Care (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
They went their separate ways after a simple breakfast.
Mu Tangchuan was not really a big fan of sports. He only occasionally joined his friends for some casual golf and tennis sessions. With both Su Chen’s and Zhou Zimo’s fathers as his good friends, they often hung out together.
Mu Yuchen drove there with Li Si.
Mu Tangchuan and Su Zhengxun were chatting when he arrived at the venue. They were just talking about some fun topics instead of serious topics like politics. They had an unspoken agreement with each other, and that was that they would not talk about politics-related matters when they gathered for entertainment.
Both men took their coats off and suddenly arm-wrestled with each other. Their faces turned red and they started sweating after a while.
Thud—
Mu Tangchuan took a deep breath and quickly defeated Su Zhengxun.
The waiter soon handed them wet towels, which they gratefully accepted, and wiped off their sweat.
Mu Tangchuan handed the towel back as she spoke to Su Zhengxun, “Your stamina is as great as ever. It’s tough for me to win against you again.”
“I can give you a handicap.” Su Zhengxun smiled as he drank the water the waiter offered.
“Is Su Chen going back to study lately? I saw him at school yesterday.”
“I heard he’s been taking up some courses. Well, at least, it’s educational.”
Su Zhengxun was pretty lax when it came to his son as long as he did not do anything too terrible.
Mu Tangchuan, Su Zhengxun, and Zhou Zimo’s father were good friends. While Mu Tangchuan was gentle and kind, Su Zhengxun was serious and tactful whereas Zhou Zimo’s father was the witty and humorous one. The trio was well known within the community.
1“Su Chen is a good kid. I’d say he’s on par with you during your prime. Ah Rong mentioned that Ah Chen would probably be more mature now if he had stayed in the military back then unlike now.”
“Tangchuan, since when did we get so hung up on the past? Our children know how to handle themselves. Ah Chen is doing well, I suppose. Politics and business are warzones, so it’s inevitable to face some trouble every now and then.”
Su Zhengxun smiled. “I hardly limit what Su Chen does. Only his grandfather and mother are worried about him. You should learn from me sometimes. I heard about what happened. After Mu Zi has pa.s.sed away for so many years, there’s no point in doing those things. What matters are those who are left alive.”
“It’s true that she pa.s.sed away, but there’re still important things that need to be done,” Mu Tangchuan stared at the green gra.s.s field as he said.
Su Zhengxun was stupefied for a moment. He patted Mu Tangchuan’s back before getting up to grab his golf club.
“Father, Uncle Su!” Mu Yuchen’s voice reached them from behind. They turned around and noticed Mu Yuchen standing right behind them.
“You’re here!” Mu Tangchuan looked at Mu Yuchen with his kind, loving gaze.
“Ah Chen, come and have a round with me!” Su Zhengxun quickly invited him over.
Smiling, Mu Yuchen took off his coat and followed him while Li Si just waited aside.
“I haven’t been seeing Zimo and you visiting lately. Grandfather Su missed you two.”
“Zimo went to New York some time ago. I doubt he’ll be back so soon. The three of us do gather quite often, but we hardly visit each other’s place. I’ll be visiting with Xiao Rui and Xiaye in a few days.”
“Great, you youngsters should hang out more often.”
“Uncle Su. you aren’t old. How’re Grandfather Su and Aunt Su?” Mu Yuchen asked.
“Same old, same old. I had some free time today, so I invited your father out. I just wanted to know how you guys are doing, and to know a bit more about your aunt. Grandfather Su was pretty fond of your aunt last time, and he had a hard time getting over it. Now that your grandmother has pa.s.sed away…” Su Zhengxun said quietly as he swung his club.
“Thank you for your concern. We’re fine.” Mu Yuchen was not sure what else he could say.
“That’s great then. I went to school yesterday. Su Chen told me to hand you something. It’s in the file on the table just now.”
“Aren’t you curious?”
Mu Yuchen grabbed a golf club for himself as he shot Su Zhengxun a curious glance.
“What’s there to be curious about? Among the three of you, I trust you the most. I can somewhat guess what’s inside, but I’m not going to expose you. Just be careful.”
Su Zhengxun was pretty concerned about Mu Yuchen and Zhou Zimo since he thought of them like his half-sons.
“I will.” Mu Yuchen revealed a humble smile before swinging his club.
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They went back to their seats after several swings.
Mu Tangchuan called Mu Yuchen over. Naturally, it was about Gu Qiwu.
“Gu Qiwu asked me to meet him, but I rejected him. He sent me an email with very simple content. He told me that he got the summon from the court, and they want us to work with him,” Mu Tangchuan informed coldly.
“How? He really is shameless.” Su Zhengxun’s tone turned chilly as well.
“There’s no need to comply with his requests. Just sit aside and watch.”
“I agree with Ah Chen. There’s no point helping him.”
As Mu Yuchen was about to say something else, Li Si’s voice reached him from behind. “Master!” His footsteps sounded panicky.
Mu Yuchen frowned and looked over to see that Li Si’s expression seemed worried.