Chapter 552 Congratulations!
Once inside the house and seated, Wang Laogen spoke to Chu Nan, "There’s been a result."
"Oh?"
Chu Nan, who had weathered many storms, noticed the unease on his face but had no particular reaction. He simply asked in a deep voice, "What result?"
Wang Laogen, who had been maintaining a serious face, suddenly revealed a trace of a smirk, "Old Chu, congratulations!"
Ling Feng: "..."
Chu Nan was also baffled, "Congratulations for what?"
"You’re going to be a great-grandfather!"
Wang Laogen chuckled with a hint of schadenfreude.
Chu Nan was speechless and glared at him, "Can you not beat around the bush and just get to the point?"
"That’s his style, Old Wang always likes to keep people guessing!" Ling Feng interjected.
Wang Laogen grinned mischievously, "Chu Bo is fine, and he’s settled an arranged marriage. The girl is pregnant, so shouldn’t I congratulate you?"
Chu Nan: "..."
After a moment of silence, the old man said sternly, "I’m not pleased at all, only surprised. What on earth happened?"
"We all overthought this," Wang Laogen said with a chuckle, then continued, "It’s quite simple, actually. Your precious grandson got a girl pregnant and didn’t want to take responsibility. He was caught and locked up, and after a few tough days, he finally gave in and agreed to the marriage."
"Just because of that?" Chu Nan was astonished.
"Exactly, the girl is from the Lu Family, Lu Liang’s daughter!"
At this point, Wang Laogen turned to look at Ling Feng, "We all got it wrong. Lu Liang going abroad wasn’t to avoid the heat; he was out purchasing the dowry."
"..."
It took Ling Feng a good while to snap out of his stupor before he managed a bitter smile, "What kind of situation is this? Permission after the fact?"
"Not really. Lu Liang is also someone who values face, and since his daughter is the one at a loss, he couldn’t behave like a victim seeking justice from Old Chu. So, he took a straightforward approach with Chu Bo, pressuring him to take responsibility!"
Ling Feng looked confused, "What kind of divine stratagem is this?"
"The main thing is that the girl still likes Chu Bo and didn’t want to terminate the pregnancy!"
"Knowing he’s a jerk, she still insists on being with him?" Ling Feng asked.
Wang Laogen was taken aback, then glared at him, "What are you saying?"
Only then did Ling Feng realize Chu Nan was still there and scratched his head in embarrassment.
Chu Nan, however, didn’t seem to care and spoke indifferently, "Ling Feng is right; what Chu Bo did was indeed not right. When I get back, I’ll have to teach him a lesson!"
"A lesson is certainly due, but the kid has really been subdued. I believe that once the marriage is settled, he will straighten out and won’t be fickle anymore," Wang Laogen said.
Chu Nan gave no definite response but looked from him to Ling Feng, "Did you guys already know it was the Lu Family’s doing?"
"We guessed, but we found no concrete evidence. It was only when Lu Fei stepped in that things were cleared up," Wang Laogen said.
Ling Feng knew that it was Lu Fei’s doing, but as for how he spoke with Lu Liang, whether he exerted any pressure, and what became of the Lu Kun matter, all that remained unknown.
But it was evident that if not for Lu Fei, Chu Bo’s issue might still remain unresolved, or at least would have required more effort.
Now, it seemed that he had become engaged to Lu Liang’s daughter, but who knew what Lu Liang was really thinking at the time?
In any case, Ling Feng felt that if it were him someday in the future, and his daughter was deceived and treated badly, he certainly wouldn’t let the culprit off easily!
He could imagine it, and so could Chu Nan, who simply flickered his eyes before nodding, "Okay, since that’s the case, I’ll discuss it when I get back."
Seeing his expressionless face, Wang Laogen laughed and said, "Your grandson might be a bit of a bastard, but he’s learned his lesson this time. Plus, he’s brought you back a great-grandson. All things considered, you’re not at a loss!"
Chu Nan gave him a glare and turned his head away, refusing to look at him.
The atmosphere became a bit awkward, so Ling Feng quickly interjected, "By the way, what about Kong Sheng?"
Wang Laogen: "He ran away..."
"What?"
Ling Feng was startled and quickly asked, "How did you let him run away?"
"Maybe he’s very important to Lu Fei," Wang Laogen said.
"This...."
Ling Feng was speechless and said somewhat frustrately, "Lu Fei even told me he would explain things, yet he let him go in the end?"
"You don’t need to worry about that. He’ll definitely find a chance to explain it to you!" Wang Laogen said.
Even so, Ling Feng still felt quite downcast and glanced at him, "Why do I feel like not only did I not win this time, but I also lost terribly?"
Wang Laogen laughed and patted his shoulder: "A blessing in disguise, as they say. Just because Kong Sheng got away this time, doesn’t mean you won’t encounter him again. Keep your spirits up, young man!"
At that patronizing tone, Ling Feng rolled his eyes and said with great irony, "Alright, alright. What can I do if I don’t keep my spirits up? Let that kid live a little longer then!"
"That’s the spirit!"
Wang Laogen let out a chuckle and then changed the subject, "By the way, what were you two doing just now?"
"Nothing much, just looking at the blueprint and discussing when to start construction," Ling Feng said.
"What blueprint? Start construction?"
Wang Laogen was a bit confused. He pulled over the drawing and glanced at it, then looked up in astonishment, "Old Chu, what are you up to?"
"Nothing much. I’m getting old and planning to build a manor here in Shiliu Village to enjoy my retirement days," Chu Nan said.
"Oh?"
Wang Laogen was taken aback and then his eyes began to twirl, looking back at Ling Feng, "Is there any space left on your side?"
Ling Feng: "???"
Wang Laogen: "I also want a place here to retire!"
"Then you’re too late. The mountain forest on the west side has been leased by me. If you want to build a house or something, you’ll have to go to the other side of the mountain," Chu Nan said.
"Come on, don’t be like that. We’re talking about a huge area here—just carve out a piece for me," Wang Laogen said urgently.
"Sorry, but I have plans for these places!" Chu Nan said indifferently.
"I mean, Old Chu, you can’t do this. I helped you out with Chu Bo’s issue for several days, and now you’re turning your back on me just like that?" Wang Laogen asked, visibly irritated.
Chu Nan chuckled: "Did you really help, though?"
"I...."
Seeing that the two old men were about to start arguing, Ling Feng suddenly felt a headache brewing!
He wanted to mediate, but then, they were both his elders.
Plus, he had no say in the matter they were discussing and didn’t know whom to support.
So, he turned his gaze craftily, stood up, and said, "Well, you guys talk. I need to use the restroom!"
In this situation, the best tactic was to make a "restroom escape"!
Having said that, Ling Feng turned around and bolted, thinking to himself that they could argue however they liked; he was going to get some peace and quiet!