Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Forcing Him to AcceptChapter 64: Force Him to Accept

    The living room was completely silent.

    Mr. Chu sat in the main seat, leaning on his cane, as steady as a mountain. Boss of Chu Family sat beside him. Although he lacked the elder’s imposing aura, there was still an inexplicable sense of authority about him—kind and approachable on the surface, yet his inherent demeanor made Fang Minghui and Mr. Fang feel suffocated.

    Very few people could claim the honor of being personally received by a retired Mr. Chu and Boss of Chu Family—one could count them on one hand. Yet not only did Fang Minghui and Mr. Fang fail to feel honored, they were filled with dread, shivering in fear.

    They couldn’t help but wonder to themselves: how on earth had the Fang Family offended the Chu Family to deserve such a reception?

    The oppressive atmosphere in the living room left Mr. Fang gasping for air. Finally, he couldn’t hold back and asked, "Sir, if we’ve recently done anything to wrong you, I sincerely apologize. Any reparations you require, we’ll provide without hesitation. I just hope you’ll show mercy and spare us."

    Swallowing his pride for the sake of the Fang Family, Mr. Fang had thrown away all his dignity.

    "Forgive you?" A woman’s voice sounded from behind. Fang Minghui and Mr. Fang turned to see Chu Ge striding towards them, her face brimming with anger and disdain. "Why should I forgive you?"

    Mr. Fang recognized Chu Ge but couldn’t comprehend the hostility she directed at them. "Mr. Chu, what do you mean by this?" To his knowledge, the Fang Family and Chu Family had never crossed paths. Yet, from Chu Ge’s expression, it was as if they’d committed an unforgivable atrocity.

    One had to know—they wouldn’t dare provoke the Chu Family.

    Chu Ge let out a derisive laugh. "You should ask your son about this." Today, she was supposed to attend an important meeting, but upon hearing that the Fang father and son were coming, she postponed it.

    Hearing this, Mr. Fang turned to Fang Minghui. Without asking anything, he slapped him across the face. "You little bastard! What have you done? Apologize now!"

    Mr. Fang was well aware of his son’s nature. Though Fang Minghui was arrogant outwardly, he knew his limits—who could be trifled with and who couldn’t. How could he have provoked the Chu Family?

    Moreover, the Chu Family remained low-key in general. Even if Fang Minghui were overly confident, he wouldn’t recklessly offend the Chu Family. Sёar?h the n??el Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Fang Minghui was stunned by the slap. Covering his face, he hesitated for a long moment and didn’t dare retaliate. Instead, he looked at Chu Ge and asked cautiously, "Aunt Chu, could this be some kind of misunderstanding?"

    "There is no misunderstanding," Chu Ge replied coldly, casting a sharp glance at him. "Lin Qin is my son."

    Then, Chu Ge added, "My *biological* son!"

    Those last three words exploded in Fang Minghui’s mind like an atomic bomb. Lin Qin was Chu Ge’s son? A member of the Chu Family?

    Impossible! Lin Qin was supposed to just be an ordinary kid! How could he have such a formidable background? Then why, back in high school, didn’t Chu Ge step in when *her own son* was being bullied?

    "You even dare mention high school?"

    Apparently, Fang Minghui was too shocked and blurted out his thoughts. That was all it took to ignite Chu Ge’s fury; her words erupted like a bomb.

    "Back then, because you were a minor, our Chu Family refrained from holding you accountable. But your orchestrated school bullying caused my Lin Qin to develop psychological issues. So many years have passed, and yet you still dared to provoke him again. Don’t blame me if I punish not just you but your entire Fang Family! If even one person in your household had taught you proper behavior, you wouldn’t have done something as despicable as this!"

    Fang Minghui was ashen, utterly defeated. If he had known Lin Qin had such a background, he wouldn’t have dared to bully him—he would’ve gone out of his way to flatter him instead.

    "Enough. Leave now," Mr. Chu finally opened his mouth, breaking his earlier silence. Despite his old age, the authority he carried from years on the battlefield had only grown sharper with time, his words cutting like a blade. "Don’t think the Chu Family will let this go."

    Mr. Fang opened his mouth, wanting to argue his case further, but the newly arrived guards unceremoniously escorted him out.

    Now, only the Chu Family remained in the living room. Mr. Chu sighed and asked Chu Ge, "You said Qin’s condition has improved a lot recently, is that right?"

    At the mention of Lin Qin, Chu Ge’s tone softened noticeably. "Yes. Qin has found the right person. With Meng Chao’s help, he’s slowly recovering. He’s no longer afraid to interact with others, and he doesn’t resent me or Lin Chengdu as much anymore." As she said this, her eyes dimmed with sorrow.

    "It seems Meng Chao is indeed good for Qin." Hearing about Lin Qin’s progress, Mr. Chu couldn’t help but feel pleased.

    Lin Qin’s affection for Meng Chao wasn’t a secret in either the Chu Family or the Lin Family. Everyone knew the special significance Meng Chao held for Lin Qin.

    In fact, the reality show *"Together"* had been spearheaded by Chutian Entertainment, and from the initial planning stages, the only two confirmed participants were Lin Qin and Meng Chao.

    The program’s entire purpose was to facilitate Lin Qin and Meng Chao spending time together and to see if Meng Chao could help guide Lin Qin out of the darkness of his past.

    The results proved their decision to be the right one—Lin Qin had indeed stepped out of his shadows and re-embraced the world.

    This was something that delighted everyone.

    However...

    Seeing her father’s happiness, Chu Ge hesitated. She wasn’t sure whether to address the issue directly or let it unfold naturally.

    Mr. Chu immediately noticed her hesitation and criticized, "Out with it! What are you stammering about?"

    After deliberating for a while, Chu Ge decided to speak up. This was something Mr. Chu needed to know. It would be better to hint at it now, allowing him time to prepare, rather than risking an eruption of anger later when he found out himself.

    Once she made up her mind, Chu Ge became decisively straightforward. "Dad, the thing is, Qin and Meng Chao are now..." Chu Ge faltered here, unable to find the right words. Calling them a couple might shock her father too much, but using softer terms didn’t feel accurate either.

    "You’re trying to say they’ve developed feelings for each other over time?" In contrast to Chu Ge’s hesitations, Mr. Chu was much more direct, hitting the nail on the head.

    Chu Ge immediately nodded. "Yes, that’s their relationship."

    Chu Ge had expected Mr. Chu to react poorly, but to her surprise, he was surprisingly open-minded. "Qin has given all his feelings to Meng Chao in this lifetime. If Meng Chao doesn’t accept Qin’s sincerity, I’ll make him accept it, even if I have to force him!"