Chapter 352: Must Grow Stronger Quickly
"Right now, the Qin family stands alone at the top. It would be one thing if they were content to keep to themselves, but their ambition has always been plain to see. Lu Cheng, with your abilities, you’re guaranteed a bright future. The Chu Family’s affairs are more of a burden to you than anything else."
Even though he already knew Lu Cheng’s decision, Chu Zhengwei couldn’t help but try to dissuade him once more. He wanted Lu Cheng to think it over carefully.
After all, this was a burden their own descendants should have carried, yet now it was all on Lu Cheng’s shoulders. To be honest, they couldn’t bear to let that happen.
It was a shame. In the entire Chu Family, Chu Yunze was the only heir in the direct line, and they couldn’t find anyone with the necessary skills among the branch families!
"Grandpa Chu, I’ve never felt that the Chu Family’s affairs were a burden. Unless, of course, you’ve never truly considered me part of the family."
"How could that be! In our hearts, you and Yun Ze are one and the same."
’And that was exactly why their hearts ached for Lu Cheng! Otherwise, if they were just using him, they wouldn’t have all these reservations.’
"In that case, let me carry the burden that Yun Ze was meant to bear!"
"My brother!"
Standing nearby, Chu Yunze’s eyes reddened as he listened to Lu Cheng. He was deeply moved.
Chu Yunze never would have chosen to leave his family if he hadn’t been forced to. Thankfully, he had a good brother who could now carry on his dream for him.
"Since you’ve put it that way, Lu Cheng, from now on, the Chu Family will have your back. Starting today, you are an adopted son of our Chu Family. You will have the same status as Yun Ze!"
Chu Zhengwei said with a determined look. The title of an adopted son of the Chu Family might not offer Lu Cheng much help publicly, but at the very least, it would make those who wished to move against him hesitate.
After all, even though the Chu Family had grown weaker, its old prestige remained. Not even the Qin family dared to make a direct move against them, did they?
"This is great, Lu Cheng! Now we’re truly brothers!"
"Grandpa Chu..."
"What’s this ’Grandpa Chu’? Just call me Grandpa!"
"Grandpa!"
"Good, that’s more like it!"
"Regarding what happened to the Gu family back then, they have always suspected it was the Qin family’s doing, but they’ve been hampered by a lack of evidence. The Gu family has stagnated for years under the weight of that blow, which is what allowed the Qin family to gradually grow so powerful."
"Dad, if the Gu family suspects the Qin family, then what about what happened to us...?"
’It happened so long ago, but no one ever expected something like that. At the time, we all thought there was foul play involved, but we had no proof. If the ones who targeted us really were the Qin family, then their ruthless ambition is truly...’
"You can’t make accusations without proof. Don’t give them an opening."
"Yes, I understand."
Lu Cheng looked at the members of the Chu Family before him, his lips pursed slightly.
’He had also suspected that the past incident was deliberate. It was just that, given his status, he couldn’t investigate anything.’
’Even the Chu Family couldn’t find anything. If it really was intentional, it just went to show how meticulous the people behind it were, and how long they must have been planning.’
’The Qin family... If they were really behind it all—if they were responsible for what happened to both the Gu and Chu families—then they were truly...’
Lu Cheng’s fists tightened. ’The enemy is powerful. I have to get stronger as quickly as possible. It’s the only way I can protect the people I care about!’