NOVEL NEXT Chapter 238 - A Large Family Identification Scene
“That's your belief.”
“Young man, please make haste in contacting the authorities. Should you refrain, we will be compelled to do so ourselves.”
Positioned to the left and right, the couple stood.
They encircled the youth.
They were determined not to cease their efforts until Su Ming was apprehended.
Su Ming couldn't help but find the situation somewhat amusing.
His intent was to attend a blind date, yet he found himself en route to the police station instead.
He found himself without a platform to voice his grievances.
“Why is it deserted here?”
At that moment, a seasoned voice echoed from the entrance.
An elderly gentleman, donning a suit and leaning on a cane, made his entrance slowly.
The sound caught the couple's attention.
Preoccupied with apprehending a thief, they had neglected significant figures.
The couple quickly looked back.
They noticed an elderly man accompanied by a younger individual entering.
“My apologies, Old Master Loong.”
Ye Feng, nervously wringing his hands, explained, “We've detained a thief and are currently interrogating him.”
“Indeed.”
With a chuckle, Chu Qiuyun added, “This thief even deceived my daughter, Uncle Loong. Spoilt by us, she hardly heeds our advice. But she will surely listen to you, her grandfather.”
Upon hearing this, Old Master Loong nodded, understandingly remarking, “No need for worry. The current societal landscape is such where many young men lack substance, resorting to charm alone, and it's common for inexperienced young women to be misled.”
“My dear, you must face reality and not be swayed by his deceit,” advised Old Master Loong as he stepped forward.
Just a couple of steps in, Old Master Loong paused and looked up.
The young man before him seemed vaguely familiar to Old Master Loong.
He bore a resemblance.
“Father.”
Dropping his cane, Old Master Loong hastened towards Su Ming.
A smile spread across Old Master Loong's face.
He gazed at Su Ming with warmth, calling out to him.
His voice rang out clearly.
The revelation was astonishing.
Ye Feng was left dumbfounded by the exclamation.
The surprise was palpable.
Ye Feng glanced around frantically.
“Who is it?”
“Father?”
“Where is my father?”
“Please, Old Master, don't frighten us.”
“You're nearing ninety years of age.”
“Your father has been deceased for three decades.”
“Back then, I was merely in my twenties.”
“I attended your father's funeral service.”
“I witnessed your father's burial firsthand.”
“Yet you suddenly acknowledge him as your father.”
“Refrain from such antics.”
“This is unsettling in the dead of night.”
“Great-grandfather.”
In the midst of Ye Feng's bewilderment.
The young man also hurried over, radiating happiness.
He positioned himself next to Su Ming.
His resemblance to his grandfather was uncanny.
A smile formed on his face.
His expression was eager to please.
Ye Feng and his wife exchanged bewildered glances.
Could it be that Old Master Loong was conspiring with others to trick them?
Such a notion seemed far-fetched.
The cost for Old Master Loong to address someone else as father seemed exorbitant.
Yet, unless Old Master Loong and the others had prearranged this scheme.
An explanation was necessary.
“What exactly is transpiring here?”
“Can anyone clarify what's happening?”
Ye Feng and his wife were visibly perplexed and deeply puzzled.
Involuntarily, their gaze fell upon Ye Ling.
Ultimately, they realized even their daughter was equally astounded.
Ye Ling caught her parents' questioning looks.
Vigorously, Ye Ling shook her head.
“Don't look to me for answers; I'm just as clueless.”
“I genuinely have no idea.”
“What's unfolding?”
Ye Ling was noticeably agitated.
Indeed, Su Ming was mistakenly viewed by her parents as a thief.
They believed it was far-fetched for Su Ming to afford a villa in the downtown area.
Su Ming held a very negative image in the eyes of her parents.
In their opinion, Su Ming was no match for Loong Tianyu.
Loong Tianyu was recognized as an influential individual.
He was destined to take over the responsibilities of his family's enterprise.
It seemed inevitable that Su Ming would be the one to face defeat in this scenario.
Ye Ling was taken aback by the turn of events that unfolded.
Upon their arrival, Old Master Loong, Loong Tianyu, and their company had just made their entrance.
The nonagenarian patriarch surprisingly addressed Su Ming as his father.
Loong Tianyu, slightly older than Ye Ling, astonishingly referred to Su Ming as his great-grandfather.
This revelation left Ye Ling in a state of bewilderment.
She was utterly perplexed.
She was eager for someone to clarify the situation for her.
“Ah, Old Master Loong and Loong Tianyu, it's you two,” she realized.
Su Ming was caught off-guard by their presence.
Su Ming protested gently, “Old Master, I've mentioned before. That's not a suitable address for me.”
The situation was giving Su Ming a headache.
Being called ‘father' by someone in his nineties was something he found hard to come to terms with.
This was something he struggled to embrace.
“Father, or rather, Mr. Su, you've been a savior to me,” Old Man Loong exclaimed with immense emotion.
Old Man Loong was overwhelmed with excitement.
Tears welled up in his eyes.
He shared, “Lately, my ability to taste has been deteriorating, affecting my appetite and sleep. My health has been in decline. I feared losing my sense of taste entirely and even considered ending my life.”
“Your treatment miraculously restored my taste, even enhancing it beyond its youthful sensitivity. Now, I can relish everything.”
“My digestive health improved, and my hypertension resolved.”
“Even my hair has regained its youthful color.”
“You're akin to my reborn parents!”
The elder insisted, “Father, allow me to pay my respects to you.”
The elder was on the verge of prostrating himself.
“Please don't do that!”
Su Ming quickly intervened to prevent him from kneeling.
Su Ming was astonished.
He silently pleaded, “Please, refrain from addressing me so.”
Was the elder inadvertently shortening his lifespan with such titles?
Just as Su Ming was about to respond,
Loong Tianyu took the opportunity to express his thoughts.
“Great-grandfather, you may not be aware, but my grandfather has seen improvements in his eating and sleeping habits recently. He's even gained weight, bringing joy to our entire family.”
Loong Tianyu was visibly thrilled.
He readily embraced the title of great-grandson for Su Ming. freeweb .co m
Without any hesitation, Loong Tianyu naturally accorded him the title.
He simply let things unfold as they were and voiced it out.
Su Ming was at his wit's end.
Were they trying to drive him to madness?
“I never expected to encounter you here!”
Loong Tianyu expressed his astonishment, turning his attention to Ye Ling, “Great-grandmother, is Mr. Su your partner? I must say, you have exceptional taste!”
The question arose as to why she was deemed the great-grandmother.
Ye Ling was left speechless.
The situation left everyone puzzled.
Ye Feng and Chu Qiuyun were similarly confounded.
Laughter ensued.
Old Man Loong, amused by the scene, explained, “You're unaware, but it was Mr. Su who remedied my taste issue. Thanks to him, I can now savor flavors again. He also provided me with some extraordinary chickens, the likes of which I've never tasted before.”
“Indeed!” Loong Tianyu concurred, offering his services, “Great-grandfather, if you require assistance with the five-acre plot in the city center, I'm at your disposal. And if you're looking for someone to maintain your villa, count me in for housekeeping and cooking. It would be an honor to serve you and Great-grandmother.”
Ye Feng and Chu Qiuyun absorbed the explanation.
The couple slowly came to a realization.
They were astounded.
So, their daughter's claims were accurate?
He was truly a farmer, albeit one in a prime urban location!
More crucially, he owned a villa right in the heart of the city!
Having such extensive land and a villa downtown was no small feat.
This realization made it clear that the bottles of wine weren't stolen by him after all.
The couple exchanged looks of utter astonishment.
They were filled with disbelief!
They began to question their initial judgments.
They had underestimated the young man from the very beginning.
Could he really be that affluent?