Read Novel Full Chapter 2654: Young Master Chu's Requirements for His Wife (Bonus 1)
Chapter 2654: Young Master Chu's Requirements for His Wife (Bonus 1)
Although there were several elders of the Chu Family in the living room, the driver obviously listened more to his orders.
Rushing forward to Jiang Qian without daring to defy him in the slightest.
The lady of the main house’s face changed but didn’t dare to stop him.
Mother Chu also released her grip a bit startled, and even the old master sitting there did not speak.
Chu Junming’s gaze swept over Jiang Qian’s unconscious yet rejecting tense body, indifferently watching the driver carry her out of the living room.
Mother Chu and the lady of the main house followed out of the living room.
One was for responsibility, the other to watch the drama.
Left in the living room were only Old Chu Master, Chu Junming, and Feng Yize.
After inviting Feng Yize to sit, Chu Junming poured him a glass of water, sat down himself, and then asked the servant to remove the tea that was just served.
During this time, Old Chu Master remained quietly silent, one hand touching the sofa armrest and the other holding the water glass, his wrinkled face lowered.
Whether reflecting on life or concealing embarrassment was uncertain.
“Grandpa, did you just say you wanted to decide for me to marry Jiang Qian?”
Chu Junming’s tone was quite languid.
Removing the indifference, there was a faint laziness with a quite harmonious demeanor.
However, the hue in the old master’s suddenly raised eyes changed.
An awkward smile appeared on the old face, “Junming, it was your mom who said she really liked Jiang Qian, I didn’t know you disliked her so much. If it weren’t for you coming back today, I would’ve thought you allowed her to stay.”
“Is that so.”
Chu Junming’s lips curled slightly, looking at Old Chu Master with a seemingly smile.
Old Chu Master quickly nodded, “That’s right.”
“As you just saw, Jiang Qian is not suitable to be your granddaughter-in-law.” Chu Junming casually said while sipping a bit of water.
Old Chu Master frowned slightly, seriously saying, “Yes, she’s indeed unsuitable as a Chu Family granddaughter-in-law, crying and fainting at any moment, can’t uphold the Chu Family name.”
Chu Junming, satisfied, placed the cup back on the table.
Beside him, Feng Yize calmly drank his water, unfazed by Old Chu Master’s quick change of attitude.
“Junming, but you’re almost thirty, it’s time to consider settling down.”
Old Chu Master fell silent for a moment, feeling a bit unwilling.
He who was nearing the end of his life still wished to hold a great-grandson.
Among all his grandsons, the one he admired and took pride in most was Chu Junming before him.
The rest were by far inferior, not even equivalent to one of Chu Junming’s fingers, combined wouldn’t stand a chance against him.
Considering the Chu Family’s future, the old master genuinely hoped Chu Junming would settle down sooner and perhaps have more women to bear him multiple great-grandsons.
To ensure excellent genes are passed down widely, and inferior ones are not proliferated.
Chu Junming gave a faint “Hmm.” sound.
Old Chu Master’s eyes gleamed, seizing the opportunity seeing hope, “Junming, so are you willing to settle down then? That Jiang…”
“Since Grandpa has connections with the Jiang Family, I’ll leave Jiang Qian’s matter to you elder.” Chu Junming calmly interrupted Old Chu Master, “I understand you don’t just wish for great-grandsons but are considering Chu Family’s future.”
“Certainly.”
Had Old Chu Master not been wholeheartedly considering the future of the Chu Family, he wouldn’t have been so supportive of Chu Junming back in the day.
“I can assure the future of the Chu Family, but I’d appreciate if Grandpa persuades my mom not to indulge in such meaningless endeavors again. My future wife will either be someone who can uphold the Chu Family name or someone I love.”
At this point, Chu Junming paused for a moment, observing the old master’s changing complexion, his voice lowered a bit, “Arranged marriages and matchmaking are off my agenda.”
“…”
The old master’s mouth opened briefly, swallowing back his words.
Gazing at the grandson he most favored before him, his heart was shaken.
From a decade ago, supporting his rise not only placed Chu Group’s fate in his hands but entrusted the entire fate of the Chu Family to him.
Over the years, other branches had entertained aspirations, yet none caught Chu Junming’s attention.
Especially last year, after one of his sons went in, Old Chu Master was left with no other hope, placing Chu Family’s future solely on Chu Junming.
As for the promises made just now to Jiang Qian, he claimed never to have uttered them.
“Junming, do you have someone you love?”
Old Chu Master wasn’t foolish.
After scrutinizing Chu Junming for a while, he sensed there might be someone he liked.
Unsure of why, it remained undisclosed.
Chu Junming pursed his thin lips, not directly answering Old Chu Master’s question, instead casually saying, “I have matters to discuss with Yi Ze, Grandpa, do you want to rest now? Or?”
“Tend to your matters, don’t mind me.”
Some disappointment lingered in the old master upon not hearing Chu Junming’s response.
But age tends to make one concede.
Conceding over matters outside one’s purview.
After exiting the Chu Family Mansion, Feng Yize gave Chu Junming a thumbs-up, saying with a bright smile, “Third brother, you’re remarkable. I initially thought that Jiang Qian aiming to stay at your house without leaving was quite formidable. Unexpectedly, with a few words, you left her hopeless.”
Chu Junming raised his brows, his lips curling into a smile, “Isn’t it your credit, are you praising me or yourself?”
“Hahaha, praising you of course! Discovering such an impressive brother like me, third brother, you’re the ultimate winner in life.”
Chu Junming, “…”
“Where are we headed now?”
Inside the car, Feng Yize asked with a cheerful smile.
While fastening his seatbelt, Chu Junming casually responded, “Wherever, got nothing planned this afternoon, your call.”
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Hospital.
Upon slowly waking, Jiang Qian realized Mother Chu’s attitude had grown cold.
She understood it was due to Chu Junming’s words, making Mother Chu likely unfond of her anymore.
She refrained from crying, apologizing instead with guilt, “Auntie, I’m sorry for embarrassing you.”
Though Mother Chu’s face wore a smile, it was more perfunctory than sincere, “Little Qian, you didn’t commit any wrong to warrant apology, it’s my misunderstanding of Junming’s high standards for a wife, rather I should apologize for making you catch cold and endure their ridicule.”
“How can it be Auntie’s fault, staying at the Chu Family was by my own will, not only because I like Junming but also my fondness for you. Upon our first meeting, I sensed a bond, wanting to treat you as my birth mother in devotion. Alas, I lack such fortune; I only wish the woman Junming will marry someday cherishes you dearly.”
Mother Chu’s smile slightly waned.
Observing Jiang Qian’s apologetic expression and genuine eyes, coupled with the thought of her unrestrained, strongly independent son.
Once again, her brow furrowed.
On the hospital bed, Jiang Qian keenly observed Mother Chu’s expression changes, timely adding, “Earlier, I heard Auntie mention Junming’s two sworn brothers in adapting as marriageable sons-in-law for beloved women. I ponder those women, if truly loving them, surely wouldn’t selfishly demand such sacrifices.”
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