“Good.”
Yu Yao paused for a moment and agreed.
In the end, we have to meet; it makes no difference whether it's sooner or later.
The harbor at dusk is bustling with cars and horses, and neon lights are flashing.
A black Rolls-Royce Sweptail glides smoothly along the commercial boulevard with its skyscrapers.
Chu Feng is driving, sitting in the driver's seat, with Yu Yao and Chen Zhongyuan seated in the back.
Knowing that they are going to meet Mr. Chen, Yu Yao can't help but feel a little nervous.
Even though Chen Zhongyuan has described many things about Mr. Chen to her, she still inevitably feels nervous.
Mr. Chen is no ordinary elder; he once dominated both the black and white markets on the island of Hong Kong, and was a terrifying figure indeed.
But now he is old, has withdrawn to the background, and entrusted his businesses to Chen Zhongyuan to manage.
Yu Yao is pondering in her heart how to respond when the time comes.
Chen Zhongyuan noticed her uneasy and tense emotions, and he squeezed and kneaded her palm, "Don't be nervous, my grandfather is actually a very nice person. If he asks you anything, just answer truthfully, and let me handle the rest."
Yu Yao smiled at him and said, "Okay."
Chen Zhongyuan's goodwill towards her has already risen to 90. She has no doubt in the man's words.
Chen Zhongyuan affectionately rubbed her face and didn't say anything more.
The scenery outside the car constantly changes, transitioning from the bustling commercial streets with skyscrapers to the quiet villa area.
Soon, an ancient white European-style building appeared in front of their eyes.
The white fence opens, and the car slowly drives in, finally stopping in the garden.
The butler had been waiting in the garden and quickly opened the rear door as soon as the car came to a stop.
Chen Zhongyuan got out of the car first and extended his hand to Yu Yao in front of everyone's eyes.
Yu Yao stared at the warm big hand for a moment, smiled slightly, and slowly handed it over.
The man assisted her down from the car with great gentlemanly grace.
The butler standing at the door to welcome them didn't show much expression, but his eyes were constantly examining Yu Yao.
The butler stood at the door to welcome them, showing no expression, but his eyes kept examining Yu Yao secretly.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself internally: "This is the rumored mysterious woman whose family situation is said to be very poor, with her mother being a gambler who once owed a considerable amount of debt."
It was still Mr. Chen who cleared her family's debt.
Who would have thought, from such a terrible family background, a girl as graceful and imposing as Yu Yao could be born.
Her behavior and demeanor were both excellent, and even more so, there was a subtle hint of nobility in her bones.
If one didn't know better, they might have thought she was the daughter of a noble family.
"Let's go in."
Chen Zhongyuan took Yu Yao's hand and said to her.
Yu Yao looked at the antique European-style building in front of her and nodded slightly.
The two entered the front door together.
The old home of the Chen family was very quiet, with only Chen Yunhui living there.
On the first floor, only a few maids were working.
Chen Zhongyuan led her directly to the second floor, where he stopped in front of the study.
He gently knocked on the door, and an aged voice responded from within.
"You can come in alone; the girl is waiting outside."
Chen Yunhui had already known that his grandson had brought that girl to the old family home and was not pleased with it.
He had also prepared himself and was waiting here.
Chen Zhongyuan listened to his grandfather's words in the study, and his brow furrowed slightly.
He squeezed Yu Yao's palm and whispered comfortingly, "BB pig, go sit in the living room first. I'll be there shortly."
"Okay."
Yu Yao nodded obediently and turned to wait in the living room.
Chen Zhongyuan's eyebrows and eyes flashed with irritation as he pushed open the door to this familiar study. The door was silently closed by the bodyguards.
"Go ahead."
Chen Yunhui didn't even look at his grandson and tossed a sentence in a flat tone.
At this moment, he was no longer the amiable neighborly elder; he was the terrifying figure who dominated both the black and white markets, who could turn clouds into rain with a wave of his hand.
At the same time, Yu Yao, who had just sat down in the living room, was surrounded by several bodyguards.
"Miss Yu, I'm sorry, please come with us."
One of the bodyguards said to her with a face full of distress.
"Where are you taking me?"
Yu Yao frowned at the bodyguards, still sitting on the sofa and not moving.
"Miss Yu, it's best not to ask. Don't make us have to use force."
The guard who had spoken earlier furrowed his brow.
Mr. Chen wants us to keep Miss Yu under lock and key. It goes without saying that this will certainly upset Mr. Chen.
But Mr. Chen has given the order, and they dare not disobey.
Yu Yao furrowed her brow and still sat motionless.
Even without looking at the bodyguards.
Seeing her like this, the bodyguards exchanged looks with each other, looking quite distressed.
They wanted to use force, but they were afraid that Mr. Chen would blame them, causing trouble in the end.
For a moment, they didn't know what to do.
In the study.
To start a fight, against who?
Chen Zhongyuan was well aware that his grandfather's words were not directed at him.
Thinking of BB pig outside, he instantly understood what was happening, and his heart went into a panic.
He hurriedly turned around and twisted the door handle, but found that the study's door had been locked tightly.
He kicked at the door with all his strength but found it wouldn't budge, revealing a fierce look in his eyes.
Chen Zhongyuan turned to look at Chen Yunhui, holding back the anger inside, trying to make himself look calm and asked in a low voice, "Grandpa, why?"
"Why? If you raise her outside, Grandpa won't interfere, but if you want to marry her? With her terrible background, what right does she have to enter the Chen family?"
Chen Yunhui stood up, his right hand holding the cane, his gaze directed at his grandson, and he said angrily.
"I didn't expect Grandpa's thoughts to be so old-fashioned. Whether you agree or not, it doesn't stop me from marrying her."
Chen Zhongyuan picked up his phone and coldly ordered, "Anybody who dares to touch her, I'll chop off their hands."
Upon hearing Mr. Chen's order, the bodyguards in the living room trembled all over and dared not go near Yu Yao anymore.
Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief, feeling less complicated.
Yu Yao sat in the living room, not knowing what was happening inside.
In the study.
Chen Yunhui was angry, his chest rising and falling, and he tapped the floor with his cane, making a loud, heavy sound, and said angrily, "Zhengyu, what are you trying to do? You're going to make your grandfather angry!"
Chen Zhongyuan frowned at Chen Yunhui, "Grandpa, you're old now. You should just enjoy your retirement and worry about so much what for?"
Chen Yunhui snorted coldly, "If my parents were still alive, I wouldn't be so worried about it."
When mentioning his deceased parents, Chen Zhongyuan's eyebrows furrowed.
He was silent for a moment, then said firmly, "Even if my parents were still alive, it wouldn't stop me from marrying her."
"Do you really like her so much, and must marry her?"
Chen Yunhui was shocked to see his grandson, and he had never believed in love.
In his eyes, this woman was with his grandson only for money.
That's also the reason why he is opposed to it so much.
"Yes."
Chen Zhongyuan spoke with unwavering determination.
Chen Yunhui's gaze was fixed on him, without saying anything.
After half a moment.
He let out a low sigh, as if he had conceded.
"Alright, Grandpa is old, and he can't keep track of everything anymore. You can do whatever you want."
His face was haggard, and his expression was despondent and lonely, looking even older.
Chen Zhongyuan knew that his grandfather had given in and had no more leverage over him.
He looked at his grandfather with a dejected, desolate, and helpless expression, which made him feel very uncomfortable inside.
"Grandpa, BB pig is a good person, and I think Grandpa will like her."
Chen Yunhui smiled but didn't speak, merely ordering someone to open the door.
The study door was quickly opened, and Chen Zhongyuan stepped outside.
"BB pig, were you frightened?"
Looking at the girl's pale face, Chen Zhongyuan was extremely worried. He walked over, gently stroked her face with his large hand, and held her in his arms.
"I'm okay."
Yu Yao shook her head slightly, the fear on her face was feigned.
The two were about to say something.
Just then, Chen Yunhui walked into the living room, holding a cane, and saw the two of them tightly hugging each other. There was a hint of complicated emotions in his eyes.
"Let's go downstairs to have dinner together."
He said it casually and then descended the stairs, leaning on his cane.
The butler, with great perception, stepped forward to help.
Yu Yao was slightly stunned, her eyes looked at Chen Zhongyuan, not quite understanding.
Is Mr. Chen inviting her to have dinner downstairs with them?
Just now, you wanted to grab her, but how did it change so quickly?
Chen Zhongyuan looked at the girl's puzzled eyes, and his laughter spilled from his thin lips. He pinched her hand and doted on her, saying, "Grandpa couldn't hold out against me and has agreed."
"Oh?"
Yu Yao was a bit taken aback, but then she laughed.
Her heart also relaxed.
"How happy did you become?"
Chen Zhongyuan smiled and lightly scraped her nose, his expression doting.
"I'm not."
Yu Yao's face was red, as if she was shy, and she gave him a scolding glance before going downstairs.
Chen Zhongyuan chuckled softly and followed downstairs.
