So when he found out his son had a girl he liked, he was very happy.

Later, knowing she was related to the Old Patriarch made him more satisfied.

After all, with such a Yue Family, even if something happens to him in the future, the child won’t be lonely.

Although thinking this way seems a bit redundant, it’s always better to be prepared for the future.

He remembered his own mother once said wealth doesn’t last more than three generations, and something about three cycles of poverty and wealth in a lifetime; he remembered these words, even though they weren’t very useful.

The Chu Family had reached the third generation with them, so he was a bit worried, but now seeing his son doing so well and the overall environment being favorable, he felt that the saying about wealth not lasting three generations didn’t apply to the Chu Family.

Moreover, he had assets; the other children could live a life of comfort, carefree and without want.

Because everything was going smoothly, he never thought there would be a day when his son and Xiao Wen would break up.

And the breakup was inexplicable.

The child hadn’t even informed him, really growing wings and wanting to fly on his own. He was both angry and sad, but he still had to figure this out.

Additionally, he had to give a proper explanation to the Old Patriarch; after all, the two families had previously interacted as in-laws.

He called the beef noodle shop, only to find out that Chu Chengfeng had been busy with a new store in the city center and hadn’t been there for a long time. He called his son’s mobile, but no one answered despite ringing for a long time. Father Chu had no choice but to hang up angrily.

He couldn’t help but think, is this brat feeling guilty and deliberately avoiding him?

Thinking about it, Chu Chengfeng really hadn’t been home for a long time.

At this moment, Chu Chengfeng and Sima Xiaowen were together.

But they were in the home that used to be their marital residence.

Sima Xiaowen remembered every detail of the place, but Chu Chengfeng really had no memory of it.

The one who has forgotten truly has nothing to fear.

Sima Xiaowen clenched her fists, forcing herself to look away, not wanting to see this bastard any longer, worrying that if she looked a few more times, she wouldn’t be able to resist punching him.

Sima Xiaowen ignored Chu Chengfeng and quickly packed her things. There weren’t any clothes or daily necessities, but she had brought over some of her favored items.

Despite many beautiful memories here, Sima Xiaowen decided to forget them all and didn’t intend to stay longer, quickly packing her belongings.

This house was located in a newly developed community, with two floors, one household, a garden in front, and a small yard in the back. In this land-scarce Imperial Capital, it was very rare, and for this, Chu Chengfeng spent a large sum of money, but he forgot all about it when it came to matters concerning Sima Xiaowen.

This feeling made him restless, unsure if it was good or bad, but definitely uncomfortable.

For example, the air inside was oppressively stuffy, which he didn’t want.

Gu Qiaoqiao was right; he could use amnesia as a reason to part from Xiao Wen without taking responsibility, so regarding the previous Phoenix Clan disaster, Xiao Wen didn’t remember, and neither he nor Liu Ling knew about it, meaning Sima Xiaowen bore no responsibility for it.

Aside from this, in all honesty, he and Xiao Wen were kinsmen. Although he was the Clan Leader, Sima Xiaowen’s status wasn’t low; she was of the purest bloodline in the Phoenix Clan.

This was very rare nowadays, especially in this Central Plains region with only him, Xiao Wen, and Liu Ling.

Liu Ling was temporarily excluded from consideration.

So even if he and Sima Xiaowen couldn’t be husband and wife, they could get along like siblings or clansmen.

But now they were strangers.

Even strangers with a grudge. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Yet he couldn’t say anything about it, as the current situation was his doing.

He sat on a red sandalwood chair, stretching his long legs, one hand resting on the chair arm, looking out the window. It was now mid-winter with white everywhere, but in his view stood a few towering green pine trees standing firm in the cold wind.

His gaze seemed frozen at that spot, not revealing what he was thinking.

Sima Xiaowen didn’t care what he was thinking anymore; her belongings were packed, not that she was petty, but she would rather destroy these things than leave them here.

Sima Xiaowen placed her belongings by the entrance and then looked at the pensive Chu Chengfeng, frowning and saying, "Move aside."

These two red sandalwood chairs, which Zhang Yi from Yubao Square helped her obtain, were too big, so she didn’t plan on moving them out.

Chu Chengfeng finally snapped out of his thoughts, looking at Sima Xiaowen with a calm expression but sharp eyes.

He couldn’t help but feel a pang in his heart.

Sometimes the body’s actions are much quicker than the mind; before even understanding it, he had already stood up promptly, feeling a bit annoyed afterwards. His body was too obedient; he wondered what kind of life he had lived before, thinking perhaps breaking up was a good thing...

Otherwise, Chu Chengfeng might have been completely under Sima Xiaowen’s control.

Sima Xiaowen refrained from looking at him, suppressing the sadness in her heart. With a flick of her finger, the Fire Phoenix emerged out of thin air, flapping its massive wings, and under Xiao Wen’s command, it spewed out a fierce fire at those two red sandalwood chairs.

In moments, the intense flames completely consumed the red sandalwood chairs.

Xiao Wen intended to recall the Fire Phoenix immediately, but it broke free from her mind power, flapping its wings and flying towards Chu Chengfeng.

Then it circled around Chu Chengfeng, appearing somewhat reluctant to part.

Sima Xiaowen was angry, "Come back to me."

She scolded sharply.

The Fire Phoenix was startled; its master had never shown such a big temper before, but it really liked the aura of the new Clan Leader.

However, it didn’t dare to face the consequences of its master’s anger.

Its fiery eyes, looking just like ruby, gazed longingly at Chu Chengfeng.

Chu Chengfeng’s expression softened, his subtly furrowed brows relaxing as well, the corners of his mouth curled into a slight smile, and his eyes mirrored this.

His handsome face suddenly seemed to be bathed in sunlight.

Sima Xiaowen hastily averted her gaze; in that moment, Chu Chengfeng looked exactly the same as before, except he wasn’t looking at her but at the Fire Phoenix.

Chu Chengfeng knew what the Fire Phoenix wanted to do, so with a flick of his finger, a flame different from the Fire Phoenix’s burst forth from his palm, a golden fire shining brightly, as if enveloped in a layer of golden light.