Chapter 1001: Chapter 1001: Instead Makes One Feel Uncomfortable Chapter 1001: Chapter 1001: Instead Makes One Feel Uncomfortable “We didn’t come to you today wanting to use the status of an elder to force Miss Rong into making a decision. But since Miss Rong truly likes my cousin, she should be willing to make certain concessions for him. I also agree that a girl needs to be independent and have her own career. However, our family situation is as such, if you want to be with my cousin, you’re destined to give up some things. As for a career, Miss Rong doesn’t need to worry. The Li Group has many subsidiaries, where Miss Rong can cultivate other interests and hobbies. Once you find something you like, Shengxiao can arrange a suitable position for you in one of the subsidiaries,”
she said with natural playfulness, as if chatting between friends.

But Rong Yan could still hear the condescension in her words.

The way Su Yi and Su Xiansui spoke were entirely different. Su Yi was direct; just by listening, one might think she was overbearing and difficult to get along with. But the truth was, whenever Su Yi spoke, there was none of that air of superiority in her demeanor or tone. She was simply, as an elder, standing on her own ground and straightforwardly stating her demands.

Su Xiansui was not like that.

At first glance, Su Xiansui’s words seemed considerate, but between the lines, she trivialized Rong Yan’s desire not to give up her job, treating it as though it were child’s play rather than seeing it from an equal standpoint. She went straight to urging her to develop new hobbies, and then Shengxiao could give her a toy-like position to fulfill her little wishes.

It was like having a cheetah as a pet. The cheetah wants to hunt, so its owner buys a live chicken from the market, throws it into the cage, and lets the cheetah chase and capture it.

It’s just like being high above and throwing a sweet date to you; as far as she is concerned, she has already satisfied you.

Rong Yan finally understood why Shengxiao didn’t like this sister. Her way of interacting could indeed make people uncomfortable.

Su Xiansui had no realization that what she was saying might be disrespectful. She even thought she had given Rong Yan a lot of face. “Miss Rong, what do you think?”

Rong Yan stirred her coffee with a spoon and rejected the notion directly, “I don’t think much of it.”

Surprise crossed Su Xiansui’s face, as if she hadn’t expected Rong Yan to be so forthright and not give her face. She forced herself to hold back her annoyance, “Miss Rong, if there is anything you’re not satisfied with, we can discuss it further. We didn’t come here today to pick a quarrel. There’s no need for you to be so defensive.”

“I haven’t put up any spikes, nor have I ever been on guard against anyone,” Rong Yan replied calmly, turning to look at Su Yi, “Auntie is Shengxiao’s elder. He told me that he was very much cared for by Auntie when he was young, and I sincerely respect her as an elder. There is no intention of defense in this.”

“Then…” Su Xiansui, hearing this, became even more displeased — what exactly did she mean by that?

Rong Yan said, “My respect for Auntie is one thing, but the choice of my career is a separate issue. I love music, and music has been my dream since I was a kid. Continuing in the entertainment industry doesn’t mean I don’t like him or that I don’t like him enough. Just like how my affection for Shengxiao and the pursuit of my own dreams are two different matters.”

Su Xiansui jumped in before Su Yi could rebut, “But if you stay in the entertainment industry, it will cause inconvenience to my cousin’s life.”

Rong Yan looked at her with clear eyes, took a sip of her coffee, and then spoke, “No one but his close friends knows about our relationship, only those close to him know that I am his girlfriend. His friends are not so idle as to act like paparazzi, spying on his private life every day.”