Chapter 438

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Dozens of attractive maids stood in the magnificent living room, all dressed in matching white knee-high stockings and signature fitted maid skirts.

Wearing pure black high heels, she busily tidied up the slightly messy sofa and floor, occasionally glancing nervously at the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa.

Her beautiful face no longer held its usual ease and naturalness, but instead revealed a hint of fear and apprehension.

Some of the young maids didn't even dare to look directly at the imposing middle-aged man, and could only lower their heads and quickly finish their work, hoping to get away from the living room.

"Sir, you're too serious. You're scaring these adorable little ones."

Sitting on the other end of the sofa, Yao Qing shrugged helplessly. He never expected Wu Xingsheng to suddenly return home at this time.

Could it be because he was very uncomfortable staying at the hotel he arranged for the other party, that he suddenly returned without even saying goodbye?

"Has Wu Liang not returned yet?"

Ignoring Yao Qing's words, Wu Xingsheng slowly opened his eyes and looked at the ancient bell in the corner.

The reason he went home today was to take one last look at that brat Wu Liang before leaving Yanghai City.

Why haven't these kids come back yet at this hour? It's been a while since school ended.

"Maybe there's some event going on at the college, or maybe it's something that needs to be done by the student council."

Yao Qing shrugged, indicating that he didn't know either, since he hadn't gone to school today and had spent the whole afternoon out with Yun Xi.

Interestingly, he learned some things about the mother and daughter, Qiao Xinying and Qiao Ranxin, from Yun Xi, which was somewhat intriguing.

"You brat, I'm leaving Yanghai City tomorrow, and I was planning to have dinner with him tonight."

Wu Xingsheng scratched the back of his head and smiled helplessly. He had originally wanted to chat with Wu Liang at the dinner table.

No matter what, Wu Liang is his son, and it's about time he told the kid about those things.

Although he didn't think Wu Liang would forgive him because of this excuse, as the future heir of the Wu family, that kid would have to get involved in that kind of thing sooner or later.

"Sir, your ultimate goal has not been completely achieved."

"It's not easy to nip this in the bud, but since you've persisted this far, I think it's best to wait until everything is over before telling the young master."

Yao Qing frowned slightly after realizing what Wu Xingsheng wanted to do.

Is the master tired? Or does he want the young master to do it himself? But if Yao Shi and the others find out about this, I'm afraid...

"Haha, you're right. Let us adults do this kind of work."

"Wu Liang is still too young. Even though he is no longer the scoundrel he used to be, and even though he has transformed into an outstanding talent, this kind of thing is still too cruel or too dark for him."

Wu Xingsheng scratched his head in frustration. Oh well, since he couldn't wait for Wu Liang, he'd just have to wait until next time.

He still has a lot of things to do, and he needs to meet someone before leaving Yanghai City.

He owed her so much, so much that he could never repay her in this lifetime. After so many years apart, he could no longer run away from her.

"Master, would you like me to go with you?"

Yao Qing followed Wu Xingsheng to the door. In Yanghai City, besides the young master, the only other person the master probably cared about was...

"No need. I'm going to apologize. It wouldn't be good if you saw me in such an embarrassing state."

Wu Xingsheng stretched lazily and said casually.

Ha... to be honest, he was still a little afraid to face that woman... after all, she was just too... too terrifying...

Chapter Sixteen: Teachers Also Need to Meet Parents

"Master, are you really not going to wait for the young master?"

Yao Qing followed Wu Xingsheng to the door. If she let him leave now, who knows when the father and son would meet again.

Or should he contact the young master briefly and tell him that the master is waiting here? That way, the young master will probably rush back immediately.

"No need. I didn't come back today for anything important. I just wanted to have dinner together."

"Besides, that kid probably doesn't want to see me either. After all, I treated him that way before. I can understand why he doesn't want to see me and why he hates me for it."

Wu Xingsheng turned his head and smiled slightly at the busy young maids behind him.

Yao Qing knew very well how he had treated Wu Liang in the past, so it was perfectly normal for Wu Liang to hate him from the bottom of his heart and despise him.

It is an undeniable fact that he failed in his responsibilities as a father, and he must admit his dereliction of duty.

Even though the ultimate goal of doing this was to help Wu Liang eliminate the threat completely, he did initially intend to give up on Wu Liang.

After all, that kid was a complete scoundrel at the beginning. If Wu Liang hadn't suddenly undergone a qualitative change, he probably wouldn't have returned to Yanghai City to visit him now.

"I am a failed father, and you think so too, Yao Qing."

Wu Xingsheng glanced at Yao Qing, who was standing respectfully beside him, and casually waved his hand.

Whether it's Yao Qing, Yao Shi, Milutin, or even Xinrou, they probably all think the same way: Wu Xingsheng is an utterly failed father.

But what's past is past, and there's no point in trying to make amends now. Besides, Wu Liang might not even accept his good intentions.

To be honest, being able to have a heart-to-heart talk with Wu Liang face-to-face a few days ago had already exceeded his expectations.

He never expected that Wu Liang would be willing to talk to him, nor did he expect that Wu Liang would be so calm and composed when he saw him again, and that he would not show any hatred or fear towards him.

That kid has truly undergone a complete transformation. Wu Liang is no longer bound by him. The kid's growth rate has exceeded everyone's expectations.

He even felt that Wu Liang was somewhat unfamiliar, so unfamiliar that he didn't seem like Wu Xingsheng's son, but rather like a completely different person.

"Master, you are indeed a poor father, but that is only in terms of your care and concern for the young master."

"If we look at it from a long-term perspective, your deliberate distancing and disdain are undoubtedly protecting the young master. The young master's ability to safely spend his childhood is all thanks to you."

"The plan to eliminate all traces of the problem since the young master's birth is nearing its end. Once it's all over, tell the young master the truth. I believe he will understand you now, and I can assure you of that."

Yao Qing placed her hand on her chest and bowed to Wu Xingsheng. Once the young master learns the truth, the relationship between the father and son will probably improve considerably.

Although the young master may find it difficult to accept all of this in the short term, he will gradually come to understand the master as time goes by.

After all, if the master hadn't done that back then, the young master might have died in his swaddling clothes from the dangers coming from all sides...

"Cutting the weeds and eliminating the roots... Come to think of it, those damned guys from back then have all disappeared from this world... The old days were truly something to reminisce about..."

"You and Yao Shi were trying to assassinate me back then, and that girl almost succeeded. Thinking about it now, it was really dangerous."

As if recalling the past, Wu Xingsheng's slightly stiff lips curled into a smile. If it weren't for his quick reaction, he would have been crippled even if he hadn't died from Yao Shi's knife back then.

"Master, let's not bring up the past. If Yao Shi hears about it, she'll definitely become withdrawn again..."

"Hey there! Wu Liang!! I've come to visit you!!"

Before Yao Qing could finish speaking, the door in front of her was pushed open, and a beautiful golden figure walked into the house with long, slender legs.

Judging from the beer she was holding and her excited expression, this beautiful woman must have come to have drinks and fun with Wu Liang.

"Qijiu! How many times have I told you to be polite when visiting someone's home? You're such a grown-up, how come you don't care about your image at all?"

"What if you run into Wu Liang's family? You'd be so incredibly embarrassed... utterly humiliated..."

Ye Luotong, who was following closely behind Qijiu, scolded her with a displeased expression, but she froze on the spot as soon as she entered the house.

Ye Luotong stared blankly at Yao Qing, who was standing in front of the door, looking at her with a shocked expression. Huh? No, why is Teacher Zhuang here? Wu Liang invited Teacher Zhuang De to be his guest today, didn't he?

"Teacher Zhuang? You're here to visit Wu Liang's home too?"

After a brief silence, Ye Luotong looked at Yao Qing with a blank expression and asked in confusion.

I couldn't help but take a closer look at Yao Qing's oversized Doraemon pajamas. Wait a minute... these look like loungewear...

"Teacher Ye? What are you doing here? And who is this...?"

Yao Qing was also taken aback by Ye Luotong's sudden visit and the blonde woman with long, wavy hair.

The young master didn't inform the family that Ye Luotong would be making a home visit today, but judging from the beer this blonde beauty is holding... it doesn't seem like a home visit at all...

"Ah! Greetings, Father!!"

Qijiu, who was about to change her shoes, was slightly taken aback when she saw Wu Xingsheng looking completely bewildered. She then quickly bowed and greeted him loudly.

The dignified man in front of me must be Wu Liang's father; the two men look exactly alike.

"Ah?"

Wu Xingsheng almost fainted when he was suddenly called "Father". This is no joke. This kind of random address is bad for the heart.

"Qijiu! What nonsense are you spouting?!"

"Ah, I'm sorry, Uncle... Hello... I'm Ye Luotong, Wu Liang's homeroom teacher..."

Ye Luotong quickly covered Qijiu's mouth and laughed awkwardly.

Qijiu really says everything; can't she just shut up for once?

"Father? Why did you come so suddenly? Why didn't you tell me?"

Just as Ye Luotong was at a loss about how to get out of the predicament, a familiar voice suddenly rang out behind everyone.

Wu Liang, Yao Shi, and Milutin were seen standing at the back, carrying large and small bags, looking at Wu Xingsheng and his group at the door with some confusion.

Wu Liang frowned slightly. Why had Wu Xingsheng suddenly returned? He hadn't expected this to happen...

Chapter Seventeen: Family Dinner

The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat somber, and everyone present had a stiff expression on their face.

Especially Wu Xingsheng, who was sitting in the middle, twitched his lips slightly when he saw Qijiu eating and drinking without paying any attention to her image.

Then she turned to look at Ye Luotong, who looked nervous and unsure whether to sit or stand. From the other's anxious reaction, one could tell how helpless she was.

These two people were both guests and friends of Wu Liang, so why did they behave so differently?

Moreover, this woman named Ye Luotong should be Wu Liang's homeroom teacher, right? Isn't this just a regular home visit? She should have acted very calmly and naturally.

Why would she, a teacher, lose her composure in front of him? This strange and unsettling atmosphere always made him very uncomfortable.

It felt less like a teacher's home visit and more like an awkward encounter between a future daughter-in-law who had suddenly returned home and her boyfriend's father whom she had never met.

"Ahem, Teacher Ye, you don't need to be so nervous. I am Wu Liang's father Wu Xingsheng. This should be our first meeting."

To prevent the atmosphere at the dinner table from becoming increasingly somber, Wu Xingsheng glanced at Yao Qing beside him and gave her a meaningful look.

Say something to ease the tension. You're a teacher at the Huihuangxing Academy now, you must have met this Teacher Ye a few times, right?

Since they are your colleagues, you should quickly start a conversation and say something.

"Ah, yes, yes, this should be our first meeting."

"The only time I ever met Wu Liang's parents was with your wife, Ms. Mu Xinrou. She is truly a very charming and perfect woman."

When Wu Xingsheng took the initiative to speak, Ye Luotong, who was already feeling very nervous, suddenly shuddered, quickly straightened her back, sat up straight, and answered Wu Xingsheng with a serious expression.

Her beautiful eyes swept over Wu Xingsheng's solemn face. He looked like a man who had just turned thirty, not a middle-aged man with a son as big as Wu Liang.

"Thank you for taking care of Wu Liang in the academy over the past two years."

Wu Xingsheng breathed a slight sigh of relief when he saw that the atmosphere at the dining table had eased a little.

Being able to get the conversation flowing is the best thing; he doesn't like that strange, stiff atmosphere, which makes him very uncomfortable.

"No, that's not true. It's what I should do as his homeroom teacher."

Ye Luotong smiled somewhat embarrassedly, but her gaze was fixed on Yao Qing, who was standing next to Wu Xingsheng.

Judging from Teacher Zhuang's attitude towards Wu Liang's father, the man's identity is clearly not that of a teacher at the Huihuangxing Academy.

Moreover, what teacher would come to a student's home in pajamas? And just now, while talking to Wu Liang's father, he kept calling him "Master".

Could it be that Teacher Zhuang is actually a member of the Wu family, and that he deliberately infiltrated the academy to take care of Wu Liang...?

"Teacher Ye, if you keep staring at me, your food will get cold."

Yao Qing rested his chin on his hand and smiled as he looked at Ye Luotong, who was observing him.

Tsk tsk tsk, it's a bit of a pity. He didn't actually want to reveal his identity to Ye Luotong so early.