My Loyal and Lovely Husband

Cheng Kui and Cheng Hu are in their fifties, who are ten years senior than Cheng Feng, Cheng Yuan’s father. Cheng Yuan sits beneath the venerable master, staring at Wang Mu kneeling in the middle of the hall. “Master Yuan, what he said is true? Are you sure that you went and blew all the three-month profit of Cheng’s Restaurant in Changning Street and mortgage the restaurant?” Asks Cheng Kui.

Even though he is just the patriarch of collateral branch of the family, he cannot stand any scandal in the family. The most important thing is that the restaurant belongs to Cheng’s family, both the direct branch and collateral branch of the family, because the collateral branch of the family also invests in the restaurant. Then he draws back his sight. Without any reply, the fat face of Cheng Yuan is full of pride and arrogance. He says, “What right do you have to question me?!”

“What’s your attitude!” Shouts Cheng Kui angrily with his hands gripping the arms of the chair tightly. Generally, what he hates most is being named by the collateral branch! Then, as the collateral branch, Cheng Hu continues, “Master Yuan, what do you mean? We also invest in Cheng’s business. We have the right to know.” With his eyebrow lifted, a fierce expression climbs onto his face. He argues angrily, “Have the right to know? Bullshit! All the Cheng’s business belongs to us, the direct branch of Cheng’s family! It is our great mercy to offer you some bonus.”

His words irritate Cheng Kui, who is trembling because of anger. The kind-hearted image of Cheng Hu is almost shattered. Knowing Cheng Kui quite well, the venerable master is afraid Cheng Hu will punish Cheng Yuan, then he knocks his cane hard on the ground, and shouts, “Shut up! That’s not a big deal!” That’s not a big deal? Cheng Kui cannot stand anymore and says, “Brother! He can’t say that! For hundreds of years, the direct branch and collateral branch have been working together for the prosperity of Cheng’s family. Every time when we are faced with some problems, we discuss together. What’s more, it that a trivial thing? He dissipated the profit of the restaurant and even mortgaged our restaurant, which means he didn’t pay anymore attention to us. Does the family business all belong to Cheng Yuan?”

“Well…Brother…If everyone in Cheng’s family is just like Cheng Yuan, our family property will be ruined.” Cheng Hu supports Cheng Kui with a calm and mild tone and peaceful expression, just like a kind-hearted man. “The two old bastards!” Curses Cheng Yuan secretly. “Sooner or later, when I take charge of Cheng’s family, I will throw them out!” Although they belong to the collateral branch of Cheng’s family, they are the patriarchs, whose position makes their voice count. Furthermore, it is reasonable that Cheng Yuan should be blamed. Even though the venerable master wants to protect him, the punishment is almost unavoidable. Thus, the venerable master speaks for him, “Cheng Yuan is only a child. You think too much.”

Obviously, Cheng Kui and Cheng Hu are not satisfied with that. Originally, they thought that they could forgive Cheng Yuan for the sake of the venerable master. However, Cheng Yuan is so arrogant and impolite that they can’t work off their anger if Cheng Yuan is not punished! They must teach him a lesson! The venerable master is so wise that he knows what Cheng Kui and Cheng Hu want. Then, the venerable master looks at his only son, Cheng Feng, “Feng, what do you think?”Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

According to Cheng Feng, he must give Cheng Yuan a severe punishment. Judging from the education the Cheng Yu received, Cheng Feng, as a traditional Chinese scholar, is righteous and of integrity. However, Cheng Feng and Cheng Yu owe something to Cheng Yuan. It’s a long and complicated story. With a sigh, Cheng Feng stands up and bows to Cheng Kui and Cheng Hu. “Uncle Kui and Uncle Hu, I have an idea.”

The politeness of Cheng Feng calms Cheng Kui a little bit. Although Cheng Feng seldom takes care of the family business, he is devoted to doing research and drinking tea. However, Cheng Feng has a son, Cheng Yu, who is widely known as the genius of doing business. It is safe to say that all the prosperity of Cheng’s family is all due to Cheng Yu’s efforts in doing business. Thus, maybe they are not afraid of the venerable master, however, they pay great respect to Cheng Feng and Cheng Yu, whose position is no lower than the venerable master’s, and Cheng Kui stands up and holds Cheng Feng, “My nephew, there’s no need for you to be so polite. What’s your idea?”‘

The moment Cheng Feng bows to them, they know that it is impossible for them to punish Cheng Yuan and deprive him of taking charge of the business. Cheng Hui, sophisticated and cunning, knows that they are not afraid of him. Every time when Cheng Yuan makes troubles, Cheng Feng or Cheng Yu will come out and help him. Cheng Feng stands up and bows to Cheng Kui and Cheng Hu. He says, “Cheng Yuan is to blame for that. However, my father also judged right that he hasn’t been married yet and still a kid, who hasn’t formed a correct value yet. As his elders, we’d better take care of him. However, he should be punished.”

Cheng Kui and Cheng Hu nod with agreement. Although they are all offspring of Cheng Hui, Cheng Fe’s attitude makes them feel comfortable. Then, Cheng Feng changes his face and asks, “My uncles, is that OK to confine Cheng Yuan to our ancestors’ hall, where he can make self-reflection for three days? During this time, only water can be served to him?” It is a hot summer. The ancestors’ hall is located in the suburb area of the city, where no shelter protects the ancestors’ hall from the heat. If Cheng Yuan is really confined to the ancestor’s hall and only water can be served to him, it must be a severe punishment for Cheng Yuan, a fat guy!

Cheng Kui and Cheng Hu are very satisfied with that punishment Although the family business is still in Cheng Yuan’s charge, they even feel happy to see Cheng Yuan being punished in a severe way. “OK! That’s a good way!” Cheng Kui agrees with him. Cheng Hu always agrees with Cheng Kui and supports him. Definitely, they should join together, because they are all from the collateral branch of Cheng’s family. “Since brother Kui agrees, I agree with him.” “Ok.” Smiles Cheng Feng, showing a sense of grace naturally. Cheng Hui, the venerable master, also agrees with that. Only Cheng Yuan, with his eyes reddening, is worried about the punishment. Being trapped into the ancestors’ hall on such a hot day will drive him crazy.

“I will never go to the ancestors’ hall! Never! How should I have to be trapped there?” Shouts Cheng Yuan, standing up abruptly. “Why? You should be blamed and punished for that. Have a self-reflection there.” Says Cheng Feng. Then he orders the servants, “Send Cheng Yuan to the ancestors’ hall! Quick!” Although servants are afraid of the ill-tempered Cheng Yuan, they are more scared of Cheng Feng, who is even more terrible under the disguise of a kind face. If they catch Cheng Yu and send him to the ancestors’ hall, the worst thing is no more than being beaten severely and sent to the Zhuang Zi; however, refusing Cheng Feng equals to offending Cheng Yu. If so, the results must be even worse. Their family will be punished at the same time, let alone being sent to the Zhuang Zi. Thus, there’s no time for them to hesitate. Thinking about that, they grasp Cheng Yuan and drag him out.