Chapter 84: Grandfather Meng Chao
Chapter 84: Grandpa Meng Chao
Faced with Meng Zhao Kang’s questioning, Meng Chao remained extremely calm and said, "Yes, I’m in a relationship."
"It’s with a man?" Meng Zhao Kang’s voice dropped even lower. "I agreed when you said you wanted to join the entertainment industry. You even promised me you’d never fall into the industry’s hedonistic habits. So what is this now? You’re actually with a man? This is absolutely disgraceful, an affront to morality! I’m ordering you to break up with him immediately!"
Meng Chao’s stance was firm. "Not a chance! I love him!"
Meng Zhao Kang picked up the ink stone on his desk and hurled it at Meng Chao. "Let’s see if your so-called love can protect him!"
"That’s where you’re wrong, Grandpa." Meng Chao leaned aside to deftly dodge the flying ink stone and chuckled lightly. "Love is about mutual protection. I believe I can protect him, and he can protect himself too. So let me give you a heads-up, Grandpa—don’t let anyone manipulate and use you."
"What do you mean by that, Meng Chao?" Meng Zhao Kang furrowed his brows, catching a subtle hint from Meng Chao’s words. "What’s this about being used? Are you suggesting someone has falsely accused you?"
Meng Chao shrugged nonchalantly and said, "Grandpa, you should know my personality. Back when I wanted to enter the entertainment industry, you couldn’t stop me. And now, Grandpa, who I choose to be with—you won’t be able to stop that either."
Over the years, Meng Chao hadn’t just developed his career in the entertainment industry; he had built a thriving business of his own. Determined to break free from the Meng Family’s control, Meng Chao had long harbored a desire for independence. He and his brother Meng Ke had joined forces, managing the family enterprises passed down by Meng Zhao Kang while also carving out their own path.
That business was now strong enough to no longer fear any sanctions from the Meng Family.
As a result, Meng Chao stood confidently before Meng Zhao Kang. He considered himself an independent person first and a member of the Meng Family second. He felt no obligation to sacrifice his happiness or life for the family.