Chapter 144 Cataclysmic Disaster

This time, Chen Jingyang did not refuse. He and Chen Qishan would meet sooner or later, and since he had already made a decision, there was no need to delay any longer.

Moreover, it's good that Lin Zheyan, an outsider, is present. Chen Qishan will definitely give him some face and won't punish him by making him kneel in the study or whip him!

However, he clearly overestimated Chen Qishan's tolerance for him. In Chen Qishan's eyes, face is just something to be wasted on dogs!

As soon as Chen Jingyang stepped into the house, he had a strange feeling.

Although he only returned a few times a year, the servants never looked at him with such pity.

He had only taken a few steps inside when the steward, Zhao Tianlai, came to meet him and blocked his way: "The master said that you should go to the ancestral hall."

Chen Jingyang suddenly frowned: "Why?"

If it were just about resigning from Tanzhi, it shouldn't have warranted going to the ancestral hall.

Zhao Tianlai lowered his head and looked down, not missing a single word, only saying, "You... will know when you get there."

"Uncle Zhao!" Lin Zheyan stepped forward and bowed deeply to him. "Please tell me a few things. What exactly is it? As you know, Jingyang is only in his early twenties, young and naive, and he hasn't been back in the country for many years..."

He paused, licked his lips, and said earnestly, "You've always taken good care of him, and he remembers it all. He's also been good to you. Could you perhaps..."

Zhao Tianlai looked troubled, glanced around to make sure no one else was there, and then sighed and said, "Chen Qinian has arrived, and he brought a lot of photos."

He gave Chen Jingyang a cryptic look, seemingly reluctant to speak: "A close photo of you and... a boy."

"What?!" Chen Jingyang was shocked, his face turning pale instantly!

He never revealed his sexual orientation to Chen Qishan!

Firstly, I felt it was unnecessary; secondly, the timing wasn't right!

Chen Qishan is a very traditional feudal patriarch. If he confesses before he can completely break free from the Chen family, he will be courting death!

But he never took Chen Qishan seriously. In his mind, the only obstacle between him and Zhang Pengfei was Dou Qiaoyun!

However, in order to minimize unnecessary trouble, he still acted very carefully and never overstepped his bounds in public. Even when Zhang Pengfei was hospitalized, he did not let his guard down and always presented himself as a "brother."

So, where did Chen Qinian's so-called "intimate" photos come from? Just how intimate were they? So intimate that Chen Qishan would directly summon him to the ancestral hall?!

Chen Jingyang's mind raced as he quickly reviewed his past with Zhang Pengfei, confirming that their intimate contact had only occurred in very private settings and could not possibly have been witnessed by a third party!

It is not difficult to deduce from this that the photos in Chen Qinian's possession are very likely to be forged!

Thinking of this, he felt a little relieved and chuckled, "I'm quite curious about what kind of intimate photos I could have with a boy."

Seeing his composure, Lin Zheyan guessed that he already had a solution, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled and said: "It should be a misunderstanding, it will be fine once it is explained."

The two men acted as if they had nothing to hide, and Zhao Tianlai, unsure whether the photos were problematic, simply stopped talking, stretched out his arm, and pointed forward: "Then please."

The so-called ancestral hall of the Chen family was not a place in the traditional sense where candles and incense were burned year-round to worship ancestors; it was just a room about a hundred square meters in size, like a conference room.

However, the walls are covered with photos of the Chen family ancestors, as well as a record of major events, triumphs and tribulations of the family, to remind future generations to cherish their happy lives and continue the family's glory.

It's more accurate to call it an exhibition hall than an ancestral hall.

Chen Jingyang was no stranger to this place. Every New Year's Eve, dozens of members of the Chen family would come here to pay their respects to their ancestors.

He entered the room, met Chen Qishan's angry eyes for a moment, then calmly lowered his head. His gaze fell upon a dozen or so photos scattered on the floor.

It was obvious that Chen Qishan threw it on the ground in a fit of anger.

He pretended not to see it, straightened his back and walked to the center of the room, stopped two meters in front of Chen Qishan, and called out indifferently, "Dad."

Chen Qishan, sitting at the head of the table, grabbed a water glass and threw it at him: "Kneel down!"

The water glass shattered on the floor with a crash, and Chen Qishan roared, "Don't call me Dad! I don't have a son like you!"

Chen Qinian quickly advised him, "Brother Shan, don't get angry. Maybe the truth isn't what we see."

"You're still defending him!" Chen Qishan turned and scolded Chen Qinian: "He's practically been shoved in the face, what truth could there possibly be!"

Chen Jingyang frowned slightly, as if he hadn't heard the order to kneel down. He lowered his eyelids and slowly bent down to pick up a photo.

Upon closer inspection, my brain went blank, and my hand involuntarily trembled!

It really is a photo of him kissing Zhang Pengfei!

And it's obviously a screenshot from a video!

He paused for two seconds, then quickly assessed the environment in the photo; the heart-shaped cake on the table was shocking.

This is when he celebrated Zhang Pengfei's birthday at that French restaurant!

That day, he put the custom-made watch on Zhang Pengfei's wrist, and then the two embraced and kissed!

But how could someone have taken a picture of such a private room?

How did it end up in Chen Qinian's hands?

Could it be that...

Chen Jingyang's heart skipped a beat!

"What do you have to say?!" Chen Qishan asked him coldly, suppressing his anger.

Chen Jingyang looked up, not at Chen Qishan, but at Chen Qinian.

Since the photos were brought by Chen Qinian, it is almost certain that the video is also in Chen Qinian's possession.

Standing beside Chen Qishan, Chen Qinian raised an eyebrow and slightly raised the corners of his lips as he faced Chen Jingyang's fierce and cold gaze, which resembled that of a lone wolf.

He didn't speak, but his entire being was blatantly provocative and defiant: Yes, it's me! What can you do about it?

Chen Jingyang's fingertips, gripping the photo tightly, turned white from the force. He licked his back teeth but remained silent.

Since Chen Qinian brought photos, he must have made thorough preparations. It would be difficult for him to deny it.

Moreover, he was unsure whether Chen Qinian had anything else in his possession, something else that could be used to kill him if he denied it!

No one spoke; it was as if even the air itself dared not move, creating a very oppressive atmosphere.

Lin Zheyan involuntarily clenched his fists, feeling a chill for Chen Jingyang.

He wanted to say something in defense of Chen Jingyang, but the photos on the ground made him hesitant to speak, fearing that he might not only fail to help Chen Jingyang but also harm him.

Chen Qinian was clearly prepared. Chen Qishan was so angry; it's unclear what he said to the old man before they arrived.

Given the current situation, one wrong step could be catastrophic for Chen Jingyang!