Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 903 - 902: Chu Chengrui

Chu Chengrui invited Chu Ge into the house, seating him on a chair next to a small orange round table in the living room. He first asked Chu Ge what kind of tea he liked, then took out some tea leaves from a cabinet and went to the kitchen to boil a pot of water. He seemed very familiar with the place, suggesting that he was no stranger here.If it were some other elderly person, Chu Ge would certainly have declined politely, saying something like "please don't bother," but for this enigmatic Mr. Chu, he said nothing, just sat quietly on the chair and waited patiently.

After setting the water to boil, Chu Chengrui returned to the small living room and sat down on a chair opposite Chu Ge.

"Little Chu, to be honest, inviting you here like this must seem a bit abrupt. Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Chu Chengrui, and the person who used to live here, Chu Shiyao, is my granddaughter. The reason I've sought you out is also because of Yaoyao."

Chu Ge responded with a faint smile, waiting for Chu Chengrui to continue.

"Haha, just saying it like this seems quite odd. Ah, I'm getting old and my brain doesn't work as well. Let me think, where should I start? How about starting with Yaoyao's background," Chu Chengrui said with a helpless smile.

Ten minutes later, Chu Ge finally learned the ins and outs of the story. Of course, this was only Chu Chengrui's side of the story, and whether it was true or not was still unclear.

According to Chu Chengrui, he had two sons. The second son left home for a woman when he was young, severing ties with the family. That woman was Chu Shiyao's mother.

Initially, Chu Chengrui was very angry and did not contact his second son for many years, waiting for him to come back and apologize. But as time passed, and his son never called him, his resentment turned into longing.

Unfortunately, when he finally managed to track down his second son, he discovered that both his son and daughter-in-law had died in an accident, leaving behind only a daughter, his granddaughter, who was Chu Shiyao.

Chu Chengrui wanted to bring Chu Shiyao back home, but she refused. Not only did she refuse, but she also left the city where she was living at the time.

Several more years passed, and Chu Chengrui finally found Chu Shiyao in Lidu and brought her back home.

However, the process was not very pleasant, and Chu Shiyao was somewhat resistant to the family, which is the real reason why Chu Chengrui sought out Chu Ge.

Because according to Chu Shiyao, Chu Ge was her boyfriend, and she did not want to be separated from him no matter what.

Thus, Chu Chengrui came to Lidu, first seeking out colleagues in the hospital who were close to Chu Shiyao to persuade her.

At the same time, Chu Chengrui also conducted some investigations on Chu Ge, wanting to see if he really was Chu Shiyao's boyfriend and what kind of person he was.

Hearing this part of the story, Chu Ge was speechless, thinking, do I really look like a human shield? He and Chu Shiyao were clearly just neighbors, weren't they?

Even if they did have a great friendship, it was just a pure one, wasn't it? Even if he had seen her sleeping naked, even if she had helped him with something, those were just accidents, weren't they?

Of course, no matter how sincere Chu Chengrui sounded or how regretful he seemed, Chu Ge remained skeptical of his words.

Therefore, even after Chu Chengrui finished speaking, Chu Ge did not rush to speak but sat quietly, sipping tea.

Chu Chengrui waited for a few seconds and, seeing that Chu Ge had no intention of speaking, let out a long sigh.

"Little Chu, I know hearing all this suddenly might be hard to accept, but I still hope you can do something for Yaoyao. She has already lost her parents; she shouldn't be wandering alone like this anymore."

At this point, Chu Ge couldn't remain silent any longer. He put down the teacup and met Chu Chengrui's eyes.

"Mr. Chu, forgive my bluntness, but what you're hoping for isn't necessarily for me to do something for Chu Shiyao. It seems more like you want me to do something for you, right? And that's the real reason why you had Director Yu Chuan get me out of the detention center last night, isn't it?"

Chu Ge's words were not very courteous, but they were quite objective.

He wasn't heartless, but he also wasn't the type of person to get swayed into making promises by a stranger's touching story.

No matter the person's gender or age, when Chu Ge encountered something suspicious, he treated it the same.

Chu Chengrui seemed taken aback by Chu Ge's words. He paused briefly, then let out a bitter laugh and nodded awkwardly, "In a certain sense, you're not wrong."

Chu Ge's expression remained unchanged as he calmly watched Chu Chengrui. If nothing unexpected happened, Chu Chengrui should be saying "but" now.

"But as someone who is very old, I just want to see my descendants happy in my lifetime. Is that wrong? Young man, putting aside the question of who you want to help, I believe you also want Yaoyao to be happy, right?"

Sure enough, Chu Chengrui immediately added a sentence, with an expression that, apart from being sincere, carried a hint of excitement and questioning.

Chu Ge smiled slightly, "Mr. Chu, as an elder, your deep affection is undoubtedly a beautiful and commendable emotion, and I, too, certainly wish for Chu Shiyao's happiness."

Upon hearing Chu Ge say this, a clear look of eagerness and hope appeared in Chu Chengrui's eyes. However, before he could say anything else, Chu Ge suddenly shifted his tone. The words "but" were never someone's exclusive right.

"But, Mr. Chu, more than that, I want to know why Chu Shiyao is repulsed by your family. And if you don't mind, I would also like to have some understanding of your family. I believe it will help me make an objective, or what I consider to be the right decision."

When Chu Ge spoke the word "but," Chu Chengrui slightly furrowed his brow. As Chu Ge finished speaking, his brow was furrowed quite tightly. He stared into Chu Ge's eyes, and Chu Ge calmly met his gaze.

After a while, Chu Chengrui picked up a cup of tea from the table and took a shallow sip. When he put the cup down, his eyebrows slowly eased, and he let out a slow sigh.

"Alright, maybe you are right." The wrinkles on Chu Chengrui's face slightly twitched, revealing an expression of compromise. "I believe you must have heard of Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Group, right?"

Chu Ge nodded. He had indeed heard of it. In fact, not only had he heard of it, but in Hua Country, anyone you could randomly find, whether in towns or villages, male or female, young or old, had all heard of the word "Tiancheng."

This was because it was the most powerful pharmaceutical group in Hua Country, without exception. The various pharmaceuticals and medical devices produced by Tiancheng Pharmaceutical were not only sold nationwide but also exported worldwide. Even in the military, routine and special medical supplies were provided by Tiancheng Pharmaceutical.

As far as Chu Ge knew, Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Group owned no fewer than a hundred patents and inventions, and it housed countless top talents in the pharmaceutical world. It could rightfully be called a pharmaceutical empire.

Of course, such a powerful pharmaceutical group generated astronomical wealth every day, and its background was incredibly deep.

"I am the former chairman of Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Group. The current chairman is my eldest son, who is Chu Shiyao's uncle."

Chu Chengrui paused and leaned back in his chair, with an expression that carried a sense of pride and the majesty of someone in a high position. It was a strong presence, formless yet substantial.

"Mr. Chu, what else do you want to know about my family? You may continue to ask, but before that, I want to ask you a question. Do you still doubt my ability to provide a happy life for Chu Shiyao?"

Chu Chengrui's tone contained a hint of questioning and dissatisfaction. As his voice spread, the air in the whole room felt a bit heavy, as an atmosphere of oppression quietly pervaded.

"Heh..." A light chuckle broke out, shattering this atmosphere in an instant. The corners of Chu Ge's mouth slightly lifted, "Mr. Chu, can I refuse to answer this question?"

Chu Chengrui's gaze froze slightly. He clearly did not expect Chu Ge to come out with such a sentence.

Considering his status, he could only follow Chu Ge's rhythm in the conversation. Even though he had stated his identity, he still couldn't change the situation. In the eyes of this young fellow, there seemed to be no nervousness or shock?

This feeling made Chu Chengrui very unaccustomed, even uncomfortable. He felt that he must change this situation, at least to gain some initiative.

Chu Chengrui slightly furrowed his brows, looking directly into Chu Ge's eyes, and said slowly, "You certainly have the right to refuse, but personally, I would still really like to hear your answer."

"Alright then." Chu Ge shrugged indifferently and said with a faint smile, "Mr. Chu, yes, if based solely on that point, I still doubt."

Chu Chengrui received another unexpected answer, and his frown tightened, "Mr. Chu, I think I cannot understand your meaning."

"Personally, I believe that what is called happiness is defined differently by everyone."

"Such as?"

"For example, to farmers who work the fields, cooling down during work is happiness. For students in school, having less homework and being able to play on their phones in class without the teacher noticing is happiness. For young people who leave home to seek better opportunities in the city, owning a house is happiness."

"Perhaps in your eyes, these may be trivial matters, but to them, they are indeed their happiness. So, may I ask, do you know what exactly it is that Chu Shiyao wants?"