Because of Guo Zhengchang's arrival.
Chen Xiao hadn't talked about the case with Old Chen.
So Old Chen didn't know who Chen Xu was.
Even for Chen Xiao, it was his first ti seeing this nephew of a similar age.
After Chen Xu entered, Old Chen put down his chopsticks and walked over to Chen Xiao's side.
Chen Xiao didn't have ti to explain, he looked at Chen Xu and couldn't gauge why he was here.
But what he never expected was that upon seeing Chen Lie, Chen Xu imdiately knelt down in front of him.
"Hello, Grandpa Lie, my na is Chen Xu, I'm Chen Ding's son. I ca back today to recognize my ancestors and return to my roots!"
Chen Xiao squinted his eyes instantly.
For so reason, Chen Xu's act of recognizing his ancestors made him feel a bit uneasy.
This junior, who was about his age, was definitely not soone who knew nothing.
He had been tutored by Chen Xianzu!
And it was precisely because of this that Chen Xu chose to kneel and recognize his family imdiately upon eting Chen Lie!
Chen Lie was montarily stunned.
Chen Ding's son?
Didn't Chen Ding only have two daughters, both of whom have been married off?
Where did this pale, scholarly-looking young man with glasses co from!
Chen Lie looked at Chen Xiao in astonishnt, but after Chen Xu stood up, he knelt down in front of Chen Xiao as well.
"Hello, Uncle Xiao. You must already know about my situation, so I hope you can help
with the family elders for my recognition ceremony. I hope you'll grant my wish, Uncle Xiao!"
Chen Xiao looked at this unexpected nephew, his expression turning odd.
He was well aware that his relationship with Chen Yuan's family had reached an unprecedented low point.
The day after Chen Xiao returned, Chen Yuan was killed by a falling stone lion. After that, Chen Xiao captured Chen Ding, and eventually, Chen Xianzu was also sent away by Chen Xiao.
Even the only male in Chen Yuan's family who was unrelated to the case, Chen Yao, was sent away by Lin Xi.
So, Chen Yuan's family must have hated him.
However, Chen Xu's appearance was a tily blessing for Chen Yuan's family. That family desperately needed a man to step up.
Chen Xiao reached out and helped Chen Xu up.
He knew very well that regardless of grievances, Chen Xu being Chen Ding's son was undoubtedly the truth.
Chen Xiao couldn't stop Chen Xu from becoming a mber of the Chen Family.
Moreover, why would Chen Xiao refuse?
Going along with him now would help figure out Chen Xu's attitude after his return.
"Get up first, I'll talk to the family elders about your background later."
Chen Xu respectfully bowed to Chen Lie and Chen Xiao again before preparing to leave.
However, Chen Xiao reminded him, "Since you're here to recognize your ancestors, don't skip the rites. Go prepare."
Chen Xu paused for a mont, then turned around and smiled at Chen Xiao, "Got it, Uncle Xiao. Rest assured, after the recognition ceremony today, I'll return to Xiangdu tomorrow. Besides recognizing my ancestors, I'm here to pick up Grandma. After that, we might not return again."
After saying this, Chen Xu turned and left.
Chen Xiao watched him disappear from sight, then explained the case to Old Chen.
Old Chen's eyes were wide with anger: "How dare they, how dare they!"
"Mr. Guo is still here, control your emotions. Once Uncle Wan De returns, have soone see where it's suitable to bury him."
Old Chen seed to deflate all at once, silently shedding tears.
Chen Xiao didn't try to comfort him.
At this point, Guo Zhengchang and Guo Qing had finished eating as well.
Chen Xiao apologized profusely, but Guo Zhengchang shook his head and said, "No one expected him to co back to recognize his ancestors, but he seems quite sensible."
"I hope he ans what he says, recognizing today and returning to Xiangdu tomorrow."
After saying this, Chen Xiao didn't continue on this topic to spoil Guo Zhengchang's mood.
Guo Zhengchang also didn't bring it up again. Looking at the countryside scenery outside the house, he sighed, "Compared to my mountain-top villas, this is the ultimate retirent paradise. Peaceful, pleasant, so comfortable."
After accompanying Guo Zhengchang for a walk and a bit of digestion, Guo Qing inford that he had contacted the necessary people.
Guo Zhengchang didn't stay long in the countryside and left for Dongzhou imdiately.
After he left, Chen Xiao returned to the house and went into his parents' bedroom.
Old Chen was still looking at the only photo left of him and Wan De.
In the photo, Wan De was so young, destined to remain young forever.
Chen Xiao opened a pack of cigarettes, pulled one out, and handed it to Old Chen, even lighting it for him.
After Old Chen finished the cigarette, he finally spoke: "The procedure with the police should take a long ti, right?"
"I'm afraid it won't be short."
"Well, you've worked hard."
Chen Xiao shook his head: "It's what I should do."
Old Chen gave a small smile, then got up. Seeing this, Chen Xiao asked, "Are you going sowhere?"
"Going to Wanzhuang, although they might not care, I understand Wan De and I should let his parents know."
Initially, Chen Xiao wanted to stop him, but then thought better of it, reminding him: "They have been sent to the town's nursing ho, you should go there."
Old Chen paused, then sighed, "Parents are not kind, children can seldom be filial!"
Saying this, Old Chen walked out of the house.
Chen Xiao spent the afternoon at ho, chatting about family matters with his mother.
In the late afternoon, Old Chen returned, and they parted ways to inform the various families of the sa clan about Chen Xu's situation.
Once every household understood the situation, they just waited for Chen Xu to visit them one by one.
That afternoon, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers could be heard non-stop in Songshanping.
Chen Xu paid his respects to every family, and by the ti he reached Chen Xiao's house again, there were several noticeable bumps on his forehead.
From when he arrived until he left, Chen Xiao didn't say much, leaving it all for Old Chen to handle.
Watching him leave, his mother said, "Now that he's never coming back to Songshanping again, why did he bother recognizing his ancestors?"
"He surely has no feelings for Songshanping; perhaps he ca back on behalf of Chen Xianzu."
Chen Xiao said quietly, and his mother replied with an "oh" before bringing out a bag, "Alright, there's nothing left for you to do here, you should go back."
Chen Xiao was taken aback: "Mom, what are you doing, are you trying to chase
away?"
"Yes, aside from making
do more laundry and waste a set of bedding, what use is there in you staying? Go accompany Xiaoxi, as a young couple you should spend more ti together, don't run around all the ti, it's aggravating for , you know?"
Why is it aggravating?
How am I an eyesore!
Chen Xiao was speechless, and seeing little Xiaobo running over, he thought to go tease him.
Unexpectedly, his mother beat him to it, going over and affectionately pinching Xiaobo's chubby cheeks, smiling and saying, "Xiaobo, I heard your mom went for a check-up today, are you going to have a little brother or sister?"
Xiaobo shook his head: "I don't know, Grandma, they just ca back and went straight to their room and shut the door, I could only listen outside to them talking!"
"Oh? What were they saying?"
"Seems Dad was really happy, he kept praising Mom, saying sothing about hitting a double!"
After hearing this, his mother imdiately stopped smiling, slowly turned her head towards Chen Xiao with a death stare.
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