PWDLAW Chapter 52: Tricking One's Own Father

 Chapter 52: Tricking One's Own Father

Chu Liushi nodded and didn't say much more. On the other side, Chu Heng went to the house of Chu Yonghua, the patriarch of the Chu family along with Chu Zhiwen. Chu Yonghua served as both the family patriarch and Chu Zhiwen's older brother. When Chu Zhiwen arrived, Chu Yonghua wasn't surprised but seeing Chu Heng accompanying him made him think that there might be something significant happening. "Old woman, prepare some tea." Chu Yonghua instructed his wife, Cao Shi. Curious about what was happening, Cao Shi went out. After brewing a pot of tea, she came back and didn't leave the room. Following her were the youngest, Chu Zikun. "Third Brother, Ah Heng what brings you here today?" Chu Zhiwen's emotions were still somewhat excited. After all, this news was quite uplifting. At his age, he liked lively scenes. "Well, it's like this..." Chu Zhiwen calmly explained the news about the women's skills competition as relayed by Chu Heng. "Needlework, tea art, cooking, and paper-cutting?" Chu Zikun repeated, rubbing his chin and smiling. "Interesting." The next moment, he got a smack on the head from Cao Shi. "Don't talk." Chu Yonghua secretly glared at Chu Zikun. Chu Zikun shrank his neck but felt overjoyed. He thought, could this mean he'll get to see a lot of beautiful girls now? Chu Yonghua asked Chu Heng "Ah Heng, is this information accurate?" "In theory, there shouldn't be any problem. We can start preparing within the family. Once the official documents from the county government come out we can inform more distant relatives and neighbors. If we announce it widely now, it might be seen as spreading false information since the county magistrate hasn't officially announced it yet." In recent years, since Chu Heng had passed the imperial examination, the Chu family had adopted various rules and focused on education. They dedicated more time to reading whenever they had the chance. As the family head, Chu Yonghua had even more rules to follow. He was afraid the family would make mistakes in various matters and the consequences would be something no one could bear. Therefore, in Chu Yonghua's mind, the last person he wanted to offend was the county magistrate, followed by other literati and gentry. "Ah Heng, are you heading back to the county school this afternoon?" Chu Yonghua asked with concern. Chu Heng nodded, "Yes." "Then stay for lunch. Coincidentally, your younger brother, Zikun caught a few field chickens. They're quite tasty." Chu Yonghua smiled inviting him to stay. Chu Heng didn't say anything but looked at his father. Chu Zhiwen, who was in a good mood also laughed and said, "Big Brother, your field chickens are indeed delicious but Ah Heng will only be home for a few days. Seeing his wife and children for only two or three days before they part again, I guess anything placed in front of him won't seem appetizing." Chu Heng's entire face turned dark in an instant. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly. Did his father deliberately set him up? "Dad." Chu Heng reminded. Chu Zhiwen continued to joke, "Big Brother, look, he's even shy. We two old guys shouldn't keep him. Young people, where would they want to be with us old folks?" Chu Yonghua thought about it and agreed, "Ah Heng, your father is right. We won't keep you. Next time you come back, make sure to visit your uncle here. I'll cook something delicious for you." Chu Heng stood up and bowed, "Thank you Uncle for your concern. I will."

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