Chapter 9 It would be really rude to endure it any longer

Chu Yian had no idea that her fiancé and his adulterer almost had a conflict because of her.

She looked at Hua Shi, who had no interest in this kind of debate at all, and her eyes had been fixed on Chu Xiuyuan.

Chu Yian was a bystander, and she was the person involved. Her desire to kill Chu Xiuyuan was much stronger than Chu Yian's.

That look was like wanting to eat someone.

But Chu Xiuyuan's brain had been damaged by drinking over the years, and he was completely unaware of the two murderous gazes behind him.

The debate ended quickly, and in the end the students from Qingshan Academy won.

After several presidents made their final summary of today's debate, the three-day debate was finally over.

But the people who gathered together were still reluctant to leave, and were discussing the topic of the debate and the views of all parties enthusiastically.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Chu Xiuyuan, the old man, quietly squeezed in among the young people and said a few words of advice casually, which immediately attracted the attention of several young people.

He smiled with satisfaction and was about to say something when a sinister female voice suddenly came to his ears.

"Your Excellency's words on scholarship are so sensible. Could you please teach me a few things about life?"

Chu Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment, then he was ecstatic and turned his head to look behind him.

Looking at Chu Yian, he felt that the girl in front of him looked a little familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere.

Chu Xiuyuan quickly ignored the sense of familiarity that Chu Yian brought him.

Although most of the people who asked him questions were men, he would be able to answer any questions women had.

So he stroked his beard and looked at Chu Yian kindly and said, "Ask."

Chu Yian was so angry that Old Biden didn't recognize her!

His own daughter, his eldest daughter! He didn't recognize her!

Although Chu Xiuyuan would go to Zhuangyuanlou whenever he had nothing to do, he would come back very late every day and rarely eat with them.

But it’s impossible that he didn’t recognize his own daughter, right?

Chu Yian's face was terribly gloomy, and the questions he asked were particularly sharp: "Since ancient times, men have been expected to be upright, earn money to support the family, educate their children, and establish a strong family."

"If a man can't even do these things, is he worthy of being a father or a husband? Or is he no different from a beast?"

"No, even animals know how to raise children. Should I say I'm worse than animals? Is this a correct idea? Is it biased?"

Chu Xiuyuan felt that these words were really rough and sharp. How could a woman ask such a question?

But since they had already asked, he couldn't just not answer with so many eyes watching him.

And Chu Yian’s questions were much easier to answer than those of the students.

Sure enough, these are the only things on women's minds. They think about trivial things all day long.

He was disdainful in his heart but didn't show it on his face. Without thinking, he said, "That's certainly a correct idea. If a man can't take care of his family, he's not worthy of being a man. He's indeed worse than an animal."

Chu Yian: ...You are so awesome that you can even scold yourself so harshly.

Several students surrounding Chu Xiuyuan also echoed: "Miss, you are still unmarried at your age? You absolutely cannot marry a man like that."

"If a man can't even take care of his wife and children, how can he be called a man of integrity?"

"We all look down on people like this and don't even bother to associate with them."

"Now that you've seen what kind of person he is, you should think more about yourself and never marry a man like him."

"Otherwise, you'll have nowhere to cry in the future. As outsiders, it's not appropriate for us to meddle in other people's family affairs, and we can't help you. I can only advise you to think carefully."

Wow, they are indeed scholars. They speak better than they sing. Even that bastard Chu Xiuyuan looks like a decent human being.

If you were really so kind, you would have advised Chu Xiuyuan to go home more often instead of dragging him out to drink and chat.

Chu Yian nodded, raised the corners of his lips, and looked meaningfully at the people who spoke: "Then you must keep your word."

Several students nodded: "Of course."

Chu Xiuyuan asked Chu Yian again: "Do you have any other questions?"

Chu Yian nodded and looked at him with scrutiny: "I wonder how much money you give to our family every month? Is it enough to cover our expenses?"

Chu Xiuyuan was stunned. He never expected Chu Yian to ask this question.

Thinking about the situation at home, he realized that Mrs. Hua had money and didn't need him to bring it home, so there was nothing wrong with him using the money to drink and make friends.

More friends mean more paths. If he has any problems in the future, his friends will be able to help him as long as he asks.

Although he thought so, Chu Xiuyuan had to save face after all. Could he say that?

That’s definitely not possible.

Chu Xiuyuan then said firmly: "Of course, most of my monthly salary is given to my family, so it is naturally enough to cover the family expenses."

Several students immediately looked at Chu Xiuyuan with admiration, and Chu Xiuyuan straightened his back a little.

However, the next second, an angry female voice interrupted his complacency.

Hua Shi walked out of the crowd, looking at Chu Xiuyuan with eyes spitting fire: "Really? Why don't I remember when you ever brought money home?"

"Master Chu, please tell me clearly what year, month, day, and time it was brought home."

"I'll ask the accountant to check it clearly, but I must not wrongly accuse Master Chu."

Chu Xiuyuan's heart skipped a beat when he heard Hua's voice.

He turned around and met Fahrenheit's fiery eyes.

His heart sank to the bottom of the lake, and his face was visibly more panicked.

The students who heard Hua's words were all confused: "Is this...Mrs. Chu?"

Chu Xiuyuan was afraid that Hua would say something she shouldn't, so he hurried forward and pulled Hua out. He squeezed her hand so hard that a circle of bruises appeared on it.

"Ma'am, why are you here? I haven't finished my work yet."

"You go back first. I'll talk to you when I'm done and get home."

As he spoke, he winked at Hua, with a hint of pleading and dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Although Hua was not short of money and his family did not need his salary, not needing it and not giving it were two different things.

If outsiders knew that all the expenses of the Chu family and the monthly wages of the servants were subsidized by Hua's private money, Chu Xiuyuan would not know how embarrassed he would be.

Will anyone still listen to him when he comes to Zhuangyuan Building later?

I'm afraid everyone thinks he is a useless man who relies on his wife to support his family.

Looking at Chu Xiuyuan's expression, Hua Shi felt her heart go cold, as if she was in a world of ice and snow.

Although she had no expectations of Chu Xiuyuan, his actions today still made Hua Shi feel embarrassed.

Her eyes turned red and she almost cried, but she forced herself to hold the tears back.

It turns out that Chu Xiuyuan also knew that this was wrong.

But he still did it, wasn't it because he thought she was easy to bully?

Just because she is easy to bully, can Chu Xiuyuan bully and humiliate her like this?

Hua Shi had never felt so wronged before, so wronged that he couldn't even utter a word.

She was afraid that she would burst into tears as soon as she opened her mouth, which would only make her more embarrassed.

Seeing Hua's expression, Chu Yian knew that she was probably unable to hold it back any longer, so he quickly stepped forward and pulled Hua over to protect her behind him.

Chu Yian frowned and angrily asked Chu Xiuyuan: "What are you doing? Lord Chu is so frank. Why can't you say it here? Why don't you say it when you get home?"

She spoke loudly, and her obvious aura of wanting to argue attracted the attention of everyone around her.

The noisy Zhuangyuan Building became quiet as if the mute button was pressed.

Everyone looked at Chu Yian and Chu Xiuyuan.

At this moment, Chu Xiuyuan finally realized who the girl in front of him was. No wonder she looked so familiar. Isn’t this his eldest daughter?

Chu Xiuyuan's face suddenly turned as dark as the bottom of a pot when he thought of what Chu Yian had asked him just now.

Are you scolding him on purpose?

Is this what a daughter should say to her father?

Chu Xiuyuan's rage shot straight to his head, and he opened his mouth to scold, "Why are you here too?"

"Your mother was making a fuss and you didn't even bother to stop her. You're getting married soon, and you're bringing shame to our Chu family and the Duke's Mansion."

"Why don't you take your mother back quickly and stop embarrassing yourself here."

"If you have anything to say, I'll tell you when I get back after I'm done."

Just one sentence and she was considered to be making a fuss? And all the problems were thrown to her, making everyone think it was her and Hua's fault?

Chu Yian laughed angrily.

She hadn't intended to save face for Chu Xiuyuan when she came here today, but he was still so eager to help her. It would be really rude if she continued to tolerate it.