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Dou Congtong took a deep breath, forcing down the turmoil in her heart. Curiosity and unease mingled in her ice-green eyes. "Mother, the Chen Clan... what is it really like? Everyone says the Chen Clan is the Number One Family Under Heaven, and now, with the Chen Clan members dominating the Gao Ying Competition, they're even more dazzling than ever."
"With a family that huge... is it also like the storybooks say, full of scheming, deception, and people fighting each other in the dark?"
She remembered the mess in her close friend Liao Xueyao's family, and could not help feeling a little worried.
Ye Sirong burst out laughing. "Silly girl, you've read too many storybooks. I can't speak for other families, but the Chen Clan... at least before I left, was absolutely not like that."
"Competition there is indeed extremely fierce. Resources, status, and opportunities all have to be fought for with strength and contributions. But malicious suppression, stabbing people in the back, and self-serving schemes that harm others are expressly forbidden by clan rules and despised by the entire family's ethos!"
"One of the foundations on which the Chen Clan was established is the word 'unity.' Internally, they stand together against outsiders, brothers of one heart; externally, they protect their own and uphold righteousness, sharing honor and disgrace alike. This is a family tradition carved into their bones, and it is also the cornerstone that has allowed the Chen Clan to stand on the continent for thousands of years without falling."
Dou Congtong blinked, a little surprised. "Huh? Really?"
That seemed rather different from the behemoth she had imagined.
"Of course it's true," Ye Sirong said firmly.
She picked up the teacup beside her, brought it elegantly to her lips, and took a light sip