Chapter 2021: Still Unruly
In comparison, Shao Liulang seemed significantly inferior.
Third Uncle and Ms. Ma, known for their propensity to stretch the truth, especially Ms. Ma with her loquacious nature, found themselves biting their tongues. How much of what they claimed was genuine?
It seemed that if Shao Liulang scored one point, the couple would undoubtedly award him ten!
With this realization, they no longer feared them.
However, Ms. Ma and Third Uncle grew agitated once more.
The arrival of Ms. Fang in Anze Province promised to bring a lively atmosphere.
Unexpectedly, in July, Zhao Shu arrived with Taotao.
This was the epitome of a harmonious family!
Ms. Fang and Eldest Uncle were elated!
Taotao was equally surprised and overjoyed. Zhao Shu reveled in the company of others and radiated happiness. The back officeâs eastern courtyard in Anze Province buzzed with liveliness.
Meanwhile, Zhao Shu took Taotao to pay respects to their ancestors at the Zhao familyâs ancestral home. To Zhao Muâs dismay, Zhao Shu brought along Ms. Qin.
Despite Zhao Muâs irritation, Zhao Shu didnât neglect him and introduced him to Taotao, addressing Zhao Mu as âuncle.â As for Ms. Qin, being a mere concubine, Zhao Shu didnât even spare her a glance, let alone an introduction.
Zhao Mu was seething with rage.
However, Zhao Mu was keen to save face, so he refrained from speaking out. Ms. Qin, on the other hand, wasnât as reserved. She erupted in anger on the spot, exclaiming, âHeâs your biological father!â
Zhao Shu, growing impatient, interrupted her sharply. âYour family is still so unruly. Is a concubine worthy of interrupting? If she were in our residence, such unruliness would have been disciplined long ago!â
âAnd I have only one father! If anyone doubts it, they can take it up with the patriarch!â
âYouâŠâ
âWhat about you! Uncle, your concubine truly lacks decorum. How dare she speak out of turn? If she continues disregarding propriety, sheâll sow discord in the family and breed chaos. Whoâs to say she wonât deteriorate further in the future? Uncle, are you going to let this slide?â
Zhao Mu seethed in silence.
Ms. Qin seethed too, but dared not voice her discontent. She knew that if she spoke, Zhao Shu would promptly cut her off with the word âconcubineâ, denying her a chance to finish her thoughts.
This despicable man! Truly despicable!
With a contemptuous glance at Zhao Mu, Zhao Shu sneered before departing with Taotao.
Finally, Zhao Shu grasped the situation. It was evident that Zhao Mu had grumbled about why Ms. Qin accompanied them. There were certain things he couldnât voice due to his concern for saving face, but Ms. Qin didnât share his reservations.
Ms. Qin was shameless and lacking in intelligence. She didnât hesitate to speak her mind, though she seldom had the opportunity to do so as Zhao Shu always cut her off.
Zhao Shuâs generosity towards the patriarch, the patriarchâs wife, and the elders increased by 20%. This gesture elicited widespread happiness, with everyone regarding him and Taotao with utmost warmth and affection.
The ancestral worship proceeded smoothly, and Taotaoâs name was duly added to the records.
As for Zhao Mu, his status as Zhao Shuâs biological father proved futile. The sectâs laws were immutable, and since Zhao Shu had been formally adopted, he no longer bore any relation to Zhao Mu.
There was no way for Zhao Mu to exert control over him.
Everyone conveniently ignored Zhao Shuâs decree.
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