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"Chen Xiaode will be even more pitiful later," Qing Luan said. Little Luo did not understand the depth of this statement, but soon enough, Chen Xiaode grasped its meaning.
Fuming, he returned to the Chen Residence, angrily smashing things around him. Suddenly, a decree struck him like a bolt from the blue, plunging him into despair and leaving him utterly defeated.
The content of the decree was simple: Chen Xiaode was deemed unclean and would be thoroughly investigated... on the condition that his official hat was removed, and he was to await the results of the inquiry—could he accept such an outcome?
His entire life had been spent trying to escape poverty, so he had relied on the Zhu Clan and climbed up to the Huang Family. Once he had money, he kicked the Zhu Clan aside; once he gained power, he thought only of his son. The Huang Family became insignificant in his eyes. It was only at the end that he realized how wrong he had been—terribly wrong.
He owed his future life to the Zhu Clan and the Huang Family. If Huang had not died, the Huang Family would have still protected her. But with Huang's death and Chen Yan'er’s demise, there was no longer any connection between the Chen Family and the Huang Family. They would no longer meddle in each other's affairs. At this moment, Chen Xiaode finally understood how foolish his actions had been.
With his money gone, his residence reclaimed by the court, and his official position lost, Chen Xiaode wandered aimlessly through the streets, his eyes clouded and unable to see clearly. He felt as if he were trapped in a dream… Just days ago, he had been feasting in the most famous tavern in the capital; today, he didn't even have a single coin to his name.
"Today Ruyi Tower has launched several exquisite dishes; their flavors are truly exceptional," someone passing by excitedly discussed.
"You’re too much! You find something delicious and don’t invite me? You call yourself a brother?" another person pretended to complain, looking displeased as he said, "You’re treating today; make sure it’s a good feast!"
"Alright, alright! As my elder brother says, how could I dare refuse?" The one who had praised Ruyi Tower wore a smile as they bantered back and forth before moving past Chen Xiaode toward Ruyi Tower.
"Ruyi Tower?" Chen Xiaode’s mind struggled to process this sudden shift from heaven to hell. After murmuring to himself, his eyes brightened as he remembered his long-forgotten daughter. Excitedly, he exclaimed, "I am her father! No matter what, she should take care of me as her father; otherwise, she’ll be scolded!"
With this thought in mind, Chen Xiaode felt invigorated as if charged with energy. He lifted his head high and strode confidently toward Ruyi Tower.
Though Ruyi Tower was low-key, it always enjoyed good business. It stood in stark contrast to the opulence of Tianxiang Restaurant. Some people still preferred dining here or staying overnight, making its entrance lively and bustling.
A-Song was bustling in the lobby, busy attending to the incoming guests with a cheerful expression. When he spotted a disheveled figure entering, he immediately approached with an unfriendly demeanor, saying, "Lord Chen, what brings you here today?"
He was already aware of the events surrounding the Chen Family.
Chen Xiaode's loss of position was entirely due to Yun Yiqing's machinations, so he understood the situation better than anyone else.
"I want to see the Boss," Chen Xiaode said, still relishing being addressed as Lord Chen. His tone was haughty, as if he were the Boss himself. His expression was one that made others feel disgusted.
"The Boss isn't here. If you have something to say, Lord Chen can just instruct me directly," A-Song replied calmly, though he felt nothing but disdain for him inside.
"You... what do you think you are?" Chen Xiaode was provoked by A-Song's indifference and cursed angrily, "I am your Boss's father—his biological father! How dare you treat me like this? Be careful or I'll have you thrown out!" A mere shopkeeper dared to speak to him like that; if he didn't establish his authority now, how would he survive in the future?
"Biological father?" A-Song didn't get angry at his words; instead, he retorted sarcastically, "I've been with Miss for six years and never knew she had a biological father. To be honest, I always thought our Miss was an orphan—abandoned by her parents. I never expected that now she has suddenly 'struck it rich' and a biological father pops up. How strange!"
Everyone in the capital knew that Chen Xiaode's fourth daughter had changed her surname, so his words sparked a flurry of discussions among the crowd. Coupled with what he had done at the Zhu Family today, condemnation rained down upon him.
"Truly shameless! I've never seen such a despicable schemer. He has no ability of his own and only thinks of using others to rise to power. It's disgusting!" A man dressed in luxurious clothing spoke up, clearly someone of significance, and his words resonated with many.
"Exactly! Now that he's lost his money and position, he's come looking for a daughter he abandoned long ago. Miss Zhu is unfortunate to have such a father; look at his rogue-like demeanor—he must be hard to deal with," some remarked. The rogue nature seemed ingrained in him; no matter what others said, it wouldn't change.
"Sigh, just when Miss Zhu finally had some peace in her life, she ends up with such a father. Her next life will surely be miserable!"
Chen Xiaode pretended not to hear the gossip around him. He knew that if he didn’t act shamelessly today, he would be driven away and would never set foot in this place again. Being scolded by others was fine; as long as he could connect himself to Zhu Qingluan, he could still live well in his later years without having to return to the countryside...
The house in the countryside had also been sold; it was only after things blew up that he realized it. The buyer hadn’t come on the same day but delayed for several days... Thus, the Chen Family in the countryside returned to their previous state of poverty and destitution. He would rather die than go back there.
He was actually the one who returned, Faceless. During his time as an official, he had humiliated the villagers in many ways. Now that he had fallen from grace, how could those villagers possibly tolerate him? They would drown him with a single spit if they could. Thus, he had no choice but to cling to Zhu Qingluan; otherwise, he would truly be at a dead end.
"Call her out; she will know," he said, his years of being an official showing through in his arrogance and disdain that were ingrained in him. Every now and then, it would flare up. He knew that the person before him was merely a Shopkeeper, someone who depended on his daughter for a living, which only fueled his contempt and disdain.
"Miss is not here," A-Song repeated.
"You... how unreasonable! Do you want Boss to be scolded?" Chen Xiaode was so furious he was nearly jumping up and down.
"Who would dare scold my Miss? You?" A-Song scoffed dismissively, uninterested in engaging with him.
"I am her father! She is unfilial to me; shouldn't she be scolded?" Chen Xiaode shouted angrily.
"The Miss is not here; what do you want me to do?" A-Song noticed more people gathering and worried about the impact on Ruyi Tower's business. He coldly snorted and said, "You can either come back another day or just sit and wait. It's up to you; I'm very busy and have no time to entertain you!" He truly believed himself to be someone important.
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His mood was terrible, and he wanted nothing more than to write Chen Xiaode's death. Sigh... Huang's death had already made him regret it; he had to hold back and not let himself be driven to kill off another character.
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