Chapter 1574 - 1589: Being Young Master Mu’s Groomsman

Chapter 1574: Chapter 1589: Being Young Master Mu’s Groomsman

Chen Shanshan went on, "Today is Christmas. Maybe you don’t feel it, but over in M Country every street and alley is full of holiday atmosphere. And me? I’m there all alone, by myself, and I even have to worry about next month’s living expenses. Have you ever thought about what kind of life I’m living? A year—an entire year—you kept saying you’d come see me, but you never have. If I don’t come back, can you really just pretend you don’t have a daughter like me? Or is it that you can’t wait for me to fend for myself and die out there, just so you can curry favor with the Empire’s youngest Chief Guard, the most powerful man..."

"Smack—"

A crisp slap suddenly rang out, cutting off Chen Shanshan’s heart?piercing questions mid?sentence.

Xue Meihua came out of the kitchen carrying hot water and happened to see this scene. She didn’t care about anything else; she set down the kettle in her hand and rushed over to shield Chen Shanshan. "Chen Wanli, what are you doing? Are you really only going to be satisfied if you drive us mother and daughter to our deaths?"

Chen Wanli’s finger trembled as he pointed at his daughter in front of him, but he couldn’t get a single word out.

Only he himself knew what kind of days he had been living this past year.

His wife had never held a job, so naturally the family couldn’t rely on her for anything. His daughter was overseas and needed living expenses every month. His son hadn’t graduated from college yet. Inside and outside the home, everything depended on his one income.

Because of that incident before, he had long since lost his standing in his Brother’s eyes. Being allowed a bite of food at the company now was already not easy.

Even if he was ostracized as much as possible in that company, he didn’t dare throw down his face and walk away, because he couldn’t afford to leave.

Yet now his daughter was so uncomprehending of him that Chen Wanli’s heart twisted with raw pain.

At that moment there was a commotion outside the door. Chen Wanli and Xue Meihua looked toward the entrance, instantly on guard, as Chen He walked in wearing sportswear and carrying a backpack.

"Yo, still not asleep, huh."

Chen He spoke as he put his backpack down. Only after changing his shoes did he sense that something was off in the house.

When he saw who was sitting on the sofa, the corners of his lips lifted slightly. "I was wondering who it was. Sis, how come you’re back? Don’t tell me you came back because you heard Brother Mu is getting married?"

At Chen He’s words, Chen Shanshan jerked her head up. "What? Mu Xingfeng is getting married?"

"Yeah, so you didn’t know? I thought you rushed back specially after hearing the news. But even if you did rush back, it’s useless. You couldn’t beat him back then, and coming back now you’re even less of a match for him..."

"Get out, get out of here..." The more Chen Wanli listened, the more outrageous it sounded. He pointed at the door and said to Chen He, "Why are you coming back at a time like this? Just to piss me off?"

"Dad, I walk in the door and you tell me to get out—can’t you come up with something new? Your daughter caused such a huge disaster and still managed to sneak back behind Young Master Mu’s back. How come when I come back it’s like I’ve done something unforgivably evil?" Chen He curled his lip, still looking as lazy and careless as ever.

"All of you get out. Just pretend I, Chen Wanli, never had any children," all his emotions exploded in that instant, and his head was pounding.

Chen He shrugged with both hands in his pockets. "I’m only stating facts, what are you getting so worked up for? Don’t worry, I’ll leave right now. I’ll just go grab a suit from my room—there’s a New Year’s holiday, and I still have to be Young Master Mu’s groomsman."

As Chen He spoke, Chen Shanshan’s delicate little face had already twisted into a hideous mask.

He’s actually getting married. There was no need to ask; the bride was definitely that woman. While she was overseas struggling bitterly just to survive, they were living so free and happy. Why?