Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 58 A loving father and a filial son
The Gu family already possesses considerable wealth, which means that whatever Chen Qing wants to do will be done with minimal time and effort, and he will also have a great deal of room for error.

For example, with the support of the Gu family, it's actually quite simple for him to do whatever he wants now.

After all, over the years, the Gu family has been able to get involved in the grain business, which shows just how wealthy the Gu family has become thanks to Anrentang.

Gu Pan walked straight into the courtyard, turned to look at Chen Qing, and asked, "I heard that you have been practicing martial arts with that Mr. Yang recently."

She blinked at Chen Qing, her eyes full of curiosity: "Is what Mr. Yang taught really that amazing?"

Miss Gu looked Chen Qing up and down and asked, "Can you really fly over rooftops and walk on walls?"

Chen Qing knew that she had probably read the martial arts novels he had copied, so he said helplessly, "It can only strengthen the body. The things in the novels are all fiction and don't count."

Of course, martial arts exist in this world.

However, these skills are mostly for killing and some techniques for training and generating power. They probably don't include the light-footedness and internal energy that allows one to move high and low.

Gu Pan looked up at Chen Qing and said with a smile, "I thought about it all night yesterday, and I really thought there was such a magical internal skill."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "In recent years, I've read quite a few vernacular novels, but I've rarely seen anything like this. Once it's printed and distributed, it's sure to sell very well."

Miss Gu looked at Chen Qing and continued, "Perhaps, even before you leave Deqing, you'll already be famous in the capital."

"If the nobles in the capital get impatient, they might send people to Deqing to look for the young master."

Young Master Chen disagreed, and said with a smile, "I just won't use my real name. That way, ordinary people won't be able to find me, and it's not a bad thing for those who can to get to know me."

Gu Pan nodded, chatted with Chen Qing for a while about printing the book, asked about some details, and then lowered her head to take a sip of tea and look at Chen Qing.

"Young master is truly a remarkable person."

Chen Qing asked with a smile, "What's so special about it?"

Everywhere is wonderful.

She looked at Chen Qing, her gaze shifting.

"Young master, why don't you come to my house this afternoon? My father probably has something to say to you."

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After staying in Chen Qing's residence for about half an hour, Miss Gu left the courtyard with her maid.

After all, she was still a virgin and unmarried, and her engagement with Chen Qing was now practically over, so it wasn't appropriate for her to stay with Chen Qing for long.

Otherwise, she might have stayed in Chen Qing's little courtyard for a whole day.

Xiaoyue was following behind her young mistress, about to tease her a bit, when she suddenly exclaimed and tugged at her mistress's clothes: "Miss, look!"

Miss Gu was thinking about what she had just said to Chen Qing when Xiao Yue pulled her, and she suddenly came back to her senses. When she looked up, she saw a young man with disheveled clothes, messy hair, and a stubble beard standing in front of the two of them.

Miss Gu looked up and sized up the man, frowned, and was about to speak when the young man suddenly knelt down in front of her with a thud, bowed his head and kowtowed, saying, "Miss."

"I know I was wrong!"

He lowered his head deeply, his voice choked with emotion: "Please, Miss, give me a bite to eat."

Gu Pan recognized him at this moment. Hearing this, she frowned and asked, "Brother Shouyi, what are you doing?"

This man was none other than Gu Shouyi.

A few days ago, the provincial government officially issued the approval document. Gu Shouzhou, the "culprit," has been escorted out of Deqing by the officials, and the two brothers, Gu Shouye and Gu Shouzhu, have also been expelled from Anrentang by their father.

After Gu Shouyi was released from the county jail, the government did not continue to imprison him because Chen Qing did not pursue the matter and he had lost his son.

At this time, he had regained his freedom, but not only had he lost his job at Anrentang, Master Gu also did not allow him to continue his other jobs in the Gu family.

During the time he was in prison, his family spent money to bribe officials, and now their savings are almost gone. They can't find any suitable jobs in Deqing County, so they have no choice but to ask Master Gu for help again.

Master Gu was soft-hearted, so he told him that as long as his daughter Gu Pan agreed, he could return to work.

That's why he knelt down.

"Miss, I have a wife, children, and elderly mother to support."

He bowed his head and kowtowed, saying, "What happened before was all because Gu Shouzhou tricked me into doing it. I know I was wrong!"

Gu Shouyi's eyes were red: "I have a wife, daughters, and an elderly mother to support at home. Please, Miss, have mercy!"

Gu Pan looked around and, seeing that she wasn't alone, she gained some courage. She looked at Gu Shouyi and gritted her teeth slightly.

"He is my fiancé. How is it any different that you had someone beat him up as you beat me up?"

“If it weren’t for you, there wouldn’t have been so many twists and turns later. Maybe, maybe…” Miss Gu hardened her heart, ignored Gu Shouyi kneeling on the ground, wiped away her somewhat aggrieved tears with her sleeve, and strode towards her carriage.

"I don't bully others, and I can't let anyone bully me. The Gu family can't provide you with this food."

Gu Shouyi looked up at Gu Pan: "Why?"

Gu Pan turned to look at him: "Because Young Master Chen will be unhappy."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shouyi stood there stunned, speechless for a long time.

Only after Gu Pan's carriage left did he slump to the ground, look up at Chen Qing's residence, and feel a pang of sorrow in his heart.

"He's only been here a short time..."

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Chen family in Huzhou Prefecture.

Chen Huan sat in the main seat in the main hall, holding the armrests with both hands. Madam Li and her two sons stood in front of him, looking somewhat reserved.

Chen Huan remained silent for a long time before looking at Madam Li and saying, "I have terminated my engagement with the Gu family."

Upon hearing this, Madam Li looked at Chen Huan and asked, "Master, what about the eldest son?"

"Hiding."

Chen Huan said expressionlessly, "I haven't found out where he went. I'm going back to my territory in a few days and won't be staying any longer."

Madam Li looked at Chen Huan and gritted her teeth, saying, "Master, Da Lang doesn't know a single person in Deqing. Where could he be hiding in Deqing? He must be hiding in the Gu family!"

"What will happen if you know?"

Master Chen's gaze remained calm: "Could it be that you've also fallen out with Gu Chenglong and become his enemy?"

At this point, Chen Huan shook his head: "Because of Chen Qing, it's not worth it."

Madam Li hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

Chen Cheng, the second young master of the Chen family, pondered for a moment, then lowered his head slightly and said, "Father, if my elder brother is wandering around outside and refuses to come home, what if he does something outrageous, or gets entangled with the Gu family..."

"I'm afraid it will delay my father's future."

Chen Huan didn't reply, but said calmly, "Your most important thing right now is to study and take the exam. Don't think about other things, so as not to get distracted."

Chen Cheng responded, then looked at Chen Huan, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Father, you can't leave Zhidi. I can go to Deqing later and bring my elder brother back for you."

Chen Huan was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "He is very different now than before. He has picked up the habits of the common people. If Sanlang was beaten in the past, you would probably fight with him too."

Seeing that Chen Cheng was about to speak, Old Master Chen waved his hand and said, "Let him do whatever he wants. He'll come back naturally when he can't do it anymore in a few years."

At this point, he looked up at Chen Erlang and instructed him, "Pass the prefectural and provincial examinations as soon as possible. Once you become a Juren and a Jinshi, there's no need to cause any trouble. He will naturally come back and benefit from your success."

Chen Cheng responded with a sound of agreement, but did not say anything more.

Chen Huan finally turned his gaze to Madam Li, lowered his head to drink his tea, and slowly said, "Chen Qing said that every time he took medicine in the past three years, he felt dizzy."

"Is this happening?"

"I'm innocent!"

Madam Li knelt down gracefully, tears streaming down her face, and said, "My eldest son's illness is just like this, how can you blame me?"

"My lord, if I had wanted to harm him in three years, he would have been dead long ago. How could he be as lively and energetic as he is now?"

Mr. Chen sat in the main seat, closed his eyes and thought for a while. After a long time, he opened his eyes and walked outside, saying, "I understand."

The mother and her two children quickly saw them off.

Upon reaching the gate of the Chen family residence, Master Chen glanced at the carriage, then at the mother and her two children behind him, and especially at his second son, Chen Cheng.

“After the New Year this year, you and your son will move to my place.”

He looked at Chen Cheng and said solemnly, "I will personally supervise your studies."

Chen Erlang wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead and bowed his head respectfully.

"Yes, father."

(End of this chapter)