Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 201: One wave settles, another wave rises

Chapter 201: Chapter 201: One wave settles, another wave rises

After this incident, the Chu Family was in the spotlight for a while. Just when everyone thought they could take a step forward, an even bigger scandal broke out. It was revealed that the Chu Family almost turned a normal person into a human swine. This incident made most of the wealth the Chu Family had accumulated vanish in an instant. The stock’s limit down lasted even longer than the Lian Family’s, almost a hundred billion evaporated in just two or three days. The Chu Family fell from the altar, ending up just like the Lian Family, but even worse. The deeds of the Chu Family were more insane, and the company was directly suppressed by the state, going bankrupt before the Lian Family. The members of the Chu Family were taken to the police station for interrogation.

On the trial bench, Madam Chu looked a lot more haggard, but still much better than the person sitting on the plaintiff’s bench.

In these days, the Chu Family was like a handful of fireworks, blossoming fiercely and dissipating swiftly. Chu Tianyang had visibly aged, and Chu Lian still couldn’t speak much, only staring at Madam Chu with tears constantly streaming down.

On the jury bench, besides the family members of both parties, there were reporters from various media, the scene filled with the incessant clicking of cameras, making people agitated. Xu Ke, wearing a mask and baseball cap, watched the scene before him with satisfaction.

In court, even though Chu Tianyang hired the best lawyer for Madam Chu, there was no chance of winning against the mountain of irrefutable evidence presented by the other side. They could only accept passively and struggle bitterly, but all in vain. Madam Chu was sentenced to ten years in prison for intentional injury.

Almost at the moment the sentence was pronounced, Chu Tianyang’s shoulders slumped, and Chu Lian turned into a tearful mess. She wanted to speak and vent her emotions but was covered by Chu Tianyang, "Don’t say unnecessary things, your mother turned out this way for us. We cannot let her sacrifice go to waste." Chu Tianyang said quietly with reddened eyes.

The trial ended, but the nightmare had just begun. The long lenses of the camera were almost poking at the father and daughter’s faces. Chu Lian buried her head on Chu Tianyang’s shoulder, while Chu Tianyang kept repeating, "Sorry, we are not accepting any interviews now."

Madam Chu was escorted by police out of the courthouse when suddenly, a rotten egg was thrown from the crowd, hitting her head squarely. The yellow egg liquid slid down her head, carrying an inexpressible stench. Reporters’ cameras kept clicking, capturing every moment of Madam Chu.

"Heartless businesswoman, demon of the human world."

Someone shouted this from the crowd, and then more leaves and eggs were thrown at Madam Chu, even a lump of feces hit her, making her reek of an indescribable odor.

Finally, no one was paying attention to Chu Tianyang and Chu Lian anymore; everyone was excitedly busy taking pictures of Madam Chu’s downfall, their minds racing with eye-catching headlines.

"Dad, save mom." Chu Lian, pushed out of the crowd by reporters, was sobbing to the point of fainting, her head throbbing fiercely, only able to stand by leaning on Chu Tianyang. Her voice, just recovered, was becoming hoarse again.

"There is no way to save her, but dad will wait outside for mom. We must live well, only then would mom’s imprisonment not be in vain, understand?" Chu Tianyang wiped the tears off Chu Lian’s face and said.

"Only if we are well, your mom will be happy. Wipe those tears off your face. From now on, we only have each other." Chu Tianyang said emotionally, patting Chu Lian on the shoulder with red eyes.

"Yes, I understand, dad. We will live very well, so mom won’t worry." Chu Lian nodded, her voice hoarse.

Not far away, Xu Ke, fully geared, watched the father and daughter clinging to each other for warmth, a mocking smile curling his lips.

In less than three months, the downfall of two families in Shangjing left ordinary bystanders satisfied, while the aristocratic families of Shangjing kept a constant eye on the competing Chu and Lian families. The rapid downfall wasn’t normal, and when they tried to take over the two companies, they were surprised to find both had already been acquired. They were eager to find out who acted so quickly.

Successfully acquiring the two companies, Xu Ke was very pleased, opening a bottle of champagne in his manor, his eyes shining more than ever. Yet when he calmed down, he exhibited an indescribable steadiness, making anyone feel he was reliable and trustworthy at a glance.

While Xu Ke was very happy, Chairman Hu was in no mood for happiness, turning his house into shambles.

"Old Hu, what’s wrong with you? Who upset you?" Long Mei came out of the room when she heard the noise, worry evident on her face. "Your health isn’t good, the doctor told you to stay calm and not flare up. You really need to control yourself."

"I’m fine; stay in your room and don’t come out unless necessary." Chairman Hu said tiredly, waving Long Mei off.

For a moment, Long Mei’s eyes were filled with hostility, but the next second, she buried it deep, unseen by anyone.

"Are you still blaming me? Do you think if I hadn’t stayed in the villa, Jinzhi would’ve definitely come back? I know Jinzhi has a misunderstanding with me, and I’ve tried hard to explain, but she won’t listen and beats me every time she sees me, even blocking me at my doorsteps. Wherever I move, she finds me, so I had no choice but to stay here."

"But you shouldn’t feel burdened by me. I’ve decided to leave the entertainment industry. Once I give birth, I’ll take the child abroad, ensuring I bring no trouble to you or your daughter. I’ve already started my immigration procedures and asked my agent to find a place in another province. We should hear something in a few days."

"Once I handle everything and give birth, the child will stay with me and take my surname, ensuring no inconvenience for you. I can’t convince her when I appear, so I must ask you to tell her instead. Thank you for your care and love over these years; although I won’t be by your side, please take care of yourself." Long Mei said, then left. This move of retreating to advance—she didn’t know if it would work, but having no other option, she could only take the gamble.