Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1410 - 579: The Storm of Adoption (Part 2)

The Second Old Grand Master sat at the head of the room, watching Yueyao slowly approach. For some reason, his heart was filled with indescribable emotions. Yueyao was indeed strong-willed; in other families, as long as the head of the household agreed, it was enough. Women had no say.

Despite her dissatisfaction, Yueyao did not show it and stood after paying respects to the Second Old Grand Master, without speaking first.

An Zhichen found himself in a difficult position as he looked at Yueyao, who was calm as still water. If it were someone else, he would surely protect Yueyao, but the Second Old Grand Master was different, as he had done a great favor for An Zhichen.

The Second Old Grand Master took control of the situation, dismissing the others until only three remained in the small lounge. He then asked, "Heyue said that you disagree with adopting Brother Xu into my family?"

Yueyao responded decisively, "Yes, I will not let my son call another man his parents." Other matters could be negotiated, but she would not compromise on this.

The Second Old Grand Master didn’t hold back and asked, "What if I insist on doing so, what would you do?"

Yueyao knew that in other families, women’s opinions were ignored entirely. As long as the head of the family and the clan agreed, the woman’s opposition was useless.

Yueyao’s expression was very unpleasant, and she replied word by word, "If the Old Grand Master wants Heyue’s family to fall apart, I have nothing to say."

An Zhichen was both shocked and angry, "What nonsense are you spouting?" What did she mean by saying that adopting Brother Xu would cause the family to break apart? Was she implying that if they adopted Brother Xu away, she would no longer stay with him?

Yueyao’s expression remained unchanged as she said, "You can say I don’t comprehend the big picture or say I act recklessly, but regardless, I absolutely will not let you use my child to repay any favor." This statement was quite blatant, and it caused even the Second Old Grand Master to appear extremely displeased.

The Second Old Grand Master glared and said, "What are you saying? What do you mean by using Brother Xu to repay a favor? When have I asked you to repay any favor?"

Yueyao was typically easy-going because no one had touched her bottom line. Now, the Second Old Grand Master had clearly crossed her reverse scale. "Even though we have three sons, Brother Shengsheng has no talent for martial arts, Brother Feifei will pursue literature, only Brother Xu has some martial arts talent and is very diligent. Heyue is grooming him to be his successor. If not for the debt of gratitude, how could he possibly be willing to adopt Brother Xu away?" This was why Yueyao didn’t tell An Zhichen that she might be pregnant. If An Zhichen knew she was pregnant, once confirmed, he wouldn’t hesitate, and then the matter of adopting Brother Xu would be set in stone.

The Second Old Grand Master didn’t expect Yueyao to be so brazen, but he, as a man himself, didn’t care to argue with Yueyao and instead turned to An Zhichen and asked, "Is she telling the truth?"

An Zhichen couldn’t affirm what Yueyao said; otherwise, he’d be considered ungrateful. "Elder Uncle, give me some time, I will convince her."

Yueyao said coldly, "Heyue, putting aside my feelings, have you ever considered how Brother Xu would feel? He is a person, not an object. You act like an object to repay a favor, how do you expect the child to react?"

An Zhichen remembered Brother Xu saying he’d rather die than become someone else’s son, and Brother Shengsheng and Brother Feifei supported Brother Xu. He was naturally happy that his sons were united and harmonious; brothers united can break through any obstacle. However, when his sons united against him, there was no joy.

The Second Old Grand Master favored virtuous and gracious women, and he always thought Yueyao was this kind of woman. Who knew that Yueyao’s true nature was like this: "If I had known sooner, I shouldn’t have let Heyue marry you back then." Just because of the fact that Yueyao had been kidnapped, he already had ample reason to stop An Zhichen from marrying Yueyao. It was just at that time he felt Yueyao was unflustered during the crisis, and her demeanor was admirable, and since An Zhichen was determined to marry her, he didn’t say much.

Yueyao pursed her lips and said nothing.

The Second Old Grand Master stared at Yueyao, and after a while said, "Even if it means divorcing you for this, you still won’t agree to adopting Brother Xu?"

Yueyao turned to An Zhichen and said, "If you want a divorce, then divorce." Thinking she would be scared by this was underestimating her.

Upon hearing this, An Zhichen was furious, and his forehead veins bulged, but he could say nothing in front of the Second Old Grand Master.

The Second Old Grand Master was no fool. Upon seeing this, he understood it clearly, whether through soft or hard means, Yueyao would not compromise at all. The Second Old Grand Master was somewhat frustrated; a woman being too weak was not good, but being too capable was not good either.