Chapter 340 Angry Madam Chu

The Yuncheng Chu Family is a big family, and the current head of the Chu Family is Chu Haotian.

Chu Haotian is also the chairman of the Yun Chu Group, overseeing the main family business.

In the Chu Family, one could say he is the most powerful figure.

Of course, this is only on the surface.

The true power behind the scenes in the Chu Family is the family matriarch, Madam Chu.

Madam Chu is akin to Empress Dowager Cixi.

However, she is not Chu Haotian’s biological mother. Chu Haotian’s father had three wives in total, with two having already passed away, leaving the current Madam Chu.

Chu Haotian treats her like his birth mother.

Back then, it was this matriarch who personally helped Chu Haotian become the chairman of Yun Chu Group. The matriarch did have her own sons and daughters, but considering the future of Yun Chu Group, she ultimately chose the most capable Chu Haotian, even if it offended her own son.

Thus, Chu Haotian holds this matriarch in high regard; without her, he wouldn’t have what he has today.

On this day, in the Chu Family mansion.

Madam Chu was leisurely sitting at home. Most company matters were now managed by Chu Haotian, and the matriarch rarely involved herself, enjoying the relaxation.

A middle-aged, beautiful woman was keeping her company, chatting with her.

This middle-aged beauty was Chu Haotian’s wife, Madam Chu, and also the biological mother of Chu Yufei.

Chu Yufei walked in from outside, seeing her mother and grandmother chatting. She approached and greeted them.

"Yufei, you’re back just in time. Come over. Mom is thinking of buying a dress for Madam Chu, help me pick one," Madam Chu waved to Chu Yufei upon seeing her.

Chu Yufei came over and took the phone from her mother’s hand to look.

"I think this one looks nice, it suits Grandma’s temperament perfectly," Chu Yufei pointed to a picture and said.

Madam Chu laughed, "My dear Yufei always understands me. I also like this one, but your mother had a different opinion."

The matriarch’s tone revealed her deep affection for Chu Yufei, a sense of indulgence. In fact, she was very fond of this granddaughter.

Madam Chu laughed, "Since Madam Chu likes it and Yufei agrees, this will be the one. It’s most important that Madam Chu is happy. I’ll purchase it then."

Seeing that her mother and grandmother seemed to be in a good mood, Chu Yufei suddenly had a thought she wanted to express, but hesitated, unsure how to begin.

The matriarch noticed and asked, "Yufei, do you have something on your mind? Is there something you’re worrying about? Please, tell us."

Chu Yufei said, "No, it’s nothing, I’d better not talk about it."

Madam Chu said, "How could you not tell us? You’ve piqued my interest. Come on, what’s the matter?"

Madam Chu urged, "If Grandma asks you to say it, you should say it. Quickly, what’s the matter?"

Chu Yufei said, "Then I’ll say it, but please don’t get upset."

With a bit of hesitation, she finally gathered her courage, "I want to bring Xiaoxiao home."

The matriarch frowned, "Xiaoxiao, who is that?"

Madam Chu said, "Yufei, you didn’t bring in another pet, did you? You know Madam Chu doesn’t like puppies, I warn you, don’t bring a puppy home."

Chu Yufei was amused and exasperated, "It’s not a pet. Xiaoxiao is a person, she... she is also Dad’s daughter.

What?

Both the matriarch and Madam Chu’s expressions changed.

"Yufei, what do you mean?" Chu Tianren asked with a furrowed brow.

Seeing her mother’s expression, Chu Yufei felt a wave of fear, but she bravely continued, "It’s like this, I recently found out that Dad has another daughter outside, born to that woman named He Meifang. Her name is Chu Xiaoxiao. I want to bring her back to our Chu Family."

Chu Yufei wanted to bring Chu Xiaoxiao back because she felt Xiaoxiao was too pitiful. She grew up in a poor family, and her stepfather and mother never treated her well, even forcing her to drop out of school to marry for money.

Her half-sister, Zhang Cuifei, is a kind-hearted person. Chu Yufei couldn’t bear to see Xiaoxiao in such a predicament. As someone who often did charitable work, it might have been her occupational habit to want to help.

Hearing the name He Meifang, both the matriarch and Chu Tianren’s expressions turned grim, as if they had just swallowed a fly.

"No, absolutely not," Madam Chu shouted, her tone leaving no room for argument.

The matriarch scoffed, "So, this is the bastard child of that woman. Our Chu Family cannot bring such a child in, absolutely not!"

Madam Chu was a bit angry, "Where did you hear this from? Who told you about this person in the north? Was it your father?"

Chu Yufei did not expect such a strong reaction from her mother and grandmother. They didn’t just refuse, they seemed to regard Xiaoxiao as a dangerous beast, showing extreme aversion.

Chu Yufei said, "Why can’t she? Xiaoxiao is a good girl, she’s also Dad’s daughter, she ought to come back to our family instead of suffering outside."

The matriarch said coldly, "You need not mention this again, as long as I’m alive, I won’t allow that vile woman to step into our Chu Family!"

Chu Yufei was rendered speechless; their derogatory language towards He Meifang and Xiaoxiao indicated deep-rooted dislike.

Changing the matriarch’s opinion would be an incredibly difficult, if not impossible, task.

"Enough, Yufei, listen to your grandmother. Don’t think about it anymore. I don’t care where you met this contemptible person, but she cannot join our family, understood? Don’t bring this up again, or I’ll pretend I didn’t hear it," Madam Chu said.

Chu Yufei sighed, feeling very downcast, unsure of what to do next.

Neither her mother, nor her father, nor grandmother wanted to discuss Xiaoxiao. She had failed to persuade Chu Haotian, so she came back early to seek help from her mother and grandmother, but they were even more opposed to Chu Xiaoxiao.

Back then, Chu Haotian had an unintended relationship with He Meifang. Due to He Meifang’s low status, the Chu Family regarded the matter with disdain, and it had become a family disgrace in the matriarch’s eyes. No wonder mentioning He Meifang or Xiaoxiao roused such ire.

At that moment, Chu Haotian walked in from outside.

As soon as Chu Haotian appeared, the atmosphere changed sharply, "Chu Haotian, did you do something good again?"

Chu Haotian looked puzzled, "What is it?"

Madam Chu sneered, "Don’t pretend you don’t know. You want to bring Chu Xiaoxiao home? You think I don’t know? You even got Yufei involved to stir our feelings. You’re quite something!"

Chu Yufei didn’t want her parents to argue and quickly said, "This matter has nothing to do with Dad. I accidentally discovered the past myself. The idea of bringing Xiaoxiao back is mine, I talked to Dad, and he refused."

Madam Chu stared at Chu Haotian, "Is that true?"

Chu Haotian’s expression grew complex, eventually calming down to speak plainly, "I’ve made my decision. I will bring Xiaoxiao back.

What?

Madam Chu, Madam Chu, and even the ever-present Chu Yufei were all shocked.