Yama Reborn-Chapter 421 - 418 [Large-Scale Acknowledgement of Relatives Scene]

Chapter 418: [Major Family Reunion Scene]

Honestly, although Ou Xiuhua had been a great beauty in her youth, her actual intelligence and disposition were merely average. In terms of cunning and foresight, she was certainly not that sharp. The series of guesses and deductions she had just made were truly only due to Lu Xixi’s excessively bizarre and strange behavior, coupled with a woman’s sixth sense. The most crucial point was that Chen Dog, that inveterate liar who never took responsibility for the trouble he caused, wasn’t present!

Yu Naitang, the little loli, was clever, but she lacked Chen Dog’s shameless ability to tell bald-faced lies with a straight face. If Chen Dog had been there, no matter how panicked he felt inside, he would have maintained a stoic expression, lit a cigarette, and coolly spun some yarn, saying, "Relax, let me make something up for you."

But the problem was, Little Candy wasn’t that shameless! As for Lu Xixi, she was in an even worse state. Never mind the current Lu Xixi, who was suffering from severe amnesia and confusion; even the former Empress Lu had been nothing more than a plaything for Chen Dog to deceive.

Moreover, Yu Naitang already felt guilty facing Ou Xiuhua. So, after such a bluff and pointed questions... well, she spilled everything!

Good heavens! This breathtakingly beautiful young woman standing before her was her son’s official girlfriend! And most importantly, they even had a child already! The infuriating part was that little bastard son of hers hadn’t breathed a single word about it! He’d kept it all hidden, not only failing to give the girl proper status but not even bringing her home! The family elders knew nothing about this! He’d brazenly kept her hidden away! And the most detestable part... he was actually keeping her right across the hall?!

What on earth was this? Ou Xiuhua mulled it over. The logic was this: A man is unfaithful and promiscuous, juggling multiple women, always wanting more than he has! That’s unkindness! The girl has even borne your child, and you don’t give her any proper status. To put it harshly, it’s practically seduction and abandonment! That’s injustice! He has an official girlfriend, yet he secretly keeps a "wife" on the side and even has a child with her! That’s disloyalty! And for such a major thing to happen without informing his parents and family, keeping his own mother completely in the dark... That’s unfilial!!! Yes! Unkind, unjust, disloyal, unfilial! Is there any flaw in this logic?

Furthermore... what ultimately made Ou Xiuhua boil with rage was... If you had such sordid intentions of hiding a mistress, at least hide her further away! But you had the audacity to hide her right under your own mother’s nose, right across the hall from your home!! What, did you think your mother’s intelligence was that low? Did you think I was that stupid, that easy to fool?! It’s utterly insulting! Too infuriating!!!

As furious as she was, Ou Xiuhua was, after all, a middle-aged woman in her forties. Her mind was mature enough not to let anger cloud her judgment completely. At this moment, as she looked at Lu Xixi again... suddenly, all the prejudice and negative opinions she’d formed about Lu Xixi on the way back from the market earlier that day instantly vanished!

The poor girl. Why did she have such a cold expression and refuse to greet me when we met? She’d borne my son a child, even following him without a clear status or any complaints... She must truly love my son deeply! Then why wouldn’t she say a word to me, her "mother-in-law"? Why did she pretend not to see me when we met, not even offering a simple greeting? Why the silence... What else could it be! The poor girl, she must be feeling so wronged!!!!!

She’s already had your son’s child! Let’s not even talk about your son two-timing her. But they have a child, and yet the girl can’t even enter the Chen Family home! She’s forced to live across the hall, suffering in silence! And you, as the mother of the Chen Family, haven’t even met her properly! Isn’t she being wronged? This is treating the girl too unfairly! This isn’t how human beings should act!!

Ou Xiuhua was generally known for her good temper, but at this moment, she was so angry her blood boiled. For the Chen Family to do such a thing, to subject this girl to such grievances... How would this reflect on our family’s reputation?!! This would make people point fingers and gossip! It would bring shame to our family name!!! No! Absolutely not!!!

No matter how capable or successful Chen Nuo was, no matter how much money he earned, or how well he managed outside! Usually, Ou Xiuhua let him be; now that her son was grown, she let him run the household. She could stay out of other matters, even indulge her son. But on a matter of conscience like this, Ou Xiuhua couldn’t be vague!! One cannot... at least, one must not...

"Miss!!" Ou Xiuhua suddenly scrambled up from the floor, rushed over, and grabbed Lu Xixi’s wrist!

Yu Naitang’s mouth twitched, her heart lurching. Her teacher hasn’t recovered her senses yet and absolutely can’t be touched by anyone!! This is bad!! Yu Naitang’s face turned pale. She cried out and was about to dash forward... If Lu Xixi hurt Chen Nuo’s mother, it would be a complete disaster!

Unexpectedly, just as she took a step, she saw Lu Xixi squint at her own wrist. Lu Xixi stared at Ou Xiuhua’s fingers, and then, surprisingly, her gaze softened. She actually... reached out and took Ou Xiuhua’s hand in return!

Ou Xiuhua was overcome with emotion, a mix of shame and distress. She gripped Lu Xixi’s hand tightly. "Miss! Don’t worry, our Chen Family will absolutely not let you suffer this injustice!!"

Yu Naitang: "..."

Lu Xixi, however, just looked at the woman before her, seemingly unbothered by her hand being held. Instead, a hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes. Slowly, her lips moved a few times, and she softly uttered a single word, "...Hungry."

Ou Xiuhua shot up like a spring! "Hungry? What do you want to eat? I’ll make it for you!" Ou Xiuhua exclaimed, her face alight with excitement. "Miss, from now on, you’ll live here! Don’t go back to the apartment across the hall. This is your home now! Chen Nuo will be your husband! You even have his child! If he dares not recognize you and the little one, I’ll stake my life on it and fight him!"

Lu Xixi’s eyes flickered. She seemed to tilt her head, thinking seriously for a moment, then slowly said, "...Hus...band?"

"Yes! When he gets back, I’ll make sure he takes responsibility! He can’t be allowed to act so recklessly in a matter like this! We of the Chen Family don’t do such beastly things!"

Lu Xixi continued to speak slowly, as if still pondering, "...Hus...band... where?"

"Yes! From now on, he’s your husband! He is your husband!"

"Oh... Husband... ah..."

Chen Dog, naturally, had no idea that a "dramatic" family reunion was unfolding back in his home in Jinling City. At this moment, Chen Nuo was still preoccupied with his dear Davarishi.

Chen Nuo was very concerned about Vanel’s whereabouts, but he didn’t need to actively worry. Seed was quite reliable. Since Seed said Vanel wasn’t dead, then she definitely wasn’t dead. But as for what Seed had done with Vanel, Chen Nuo reckoned he wouldn’t be able to get it out of him if Seed himself wasn’t willing to talk. Seed had also set up a spiritual power disturbance, preventing Chen Nuo from asking directly. Thinking about it, this action actually reassured Chen Nuo somewhat. This fellow’s methods were, at least, relatively mild. If he had truly intended to harm Vanel, he wouldn’t have needed to treat Chen Nuo in such a tactful manner.

Kamisou Ichiro was indeed a man of his word. The next afternoon, Chen Nuo received a phone call. Xicheng Xun had been released. No surveillance, no strings attached—a straightforward release. Xicheng Xun immediately called back. The call Chen Nuo received was from Niveer and Li Yingwan.

After taking the call, Chen Nuo thought for a moment and then told the two young women plainly, "Have her come straight back to Jinling. There’s no need to waste time running around in circles in Tokyo, and no need to worry about being followed." Kamisou Ichiro was already well-informed about Chen Nuo’s circumstances. Since he had chosen to release Xicheng Xun, there was no further need to have someone tail her.

Well, based on Chen Nuo’s interactions so far, whether it was Seed or Kamisou Ichiro, these two Seeds, though enigmatic and preferred to pull strings from behind the scenes, had generally kept their promises. This incident could be considered closed. As for how the two Seeds would continue to stir up storms from the shadows... he’d have to counter their moves as they came. What else could he do? He couldn’t beat them. At the very least, Chen Nuo was certain that the current situation was in a delicate balance. Seed needed him, and the Octopus Monster, wary of Seed, wouldn’t make any moves. The Gray Cat... forget it. It was useless and not worth factoring in. However... that fourth competitor Seed. Chen Nuo mulled it over; perhaps this individual was the breakthrough he needed. Lu Xixi, back home, was the Chosen One of that Seed! Therefore, Chen Nuo felt it was inevitable that he would eventually have to meet and deal with this person.

Four days after the meeting in Antarctica, Chen Nuo finally returned to Huaxia Jinling. The first thing he did upon arriving in Jinling was to contact his family.

However, what made Chen Nuo a little uneasy was that over the past two days, he felt something was off whenever he contacted home. Yu Naitang, for her part, would be hesitant and tongue-tied during their calls, sounding rather evasive. But since he confirmed everything at home was safe and there was no danger, Chen Nuo didn’t dwell on it too much for the time being. Contacting his family directly also felt a bit strange. Chen Nuo had clearly told his mother, Ou Xiuhua, that he was going on a business trip. Whether Ou Xiuhua believed him or not, that’s what Chen Nuo had said. He also assured her that he wouldn’t be out of touch and would call home at least once a day. For the first couple of days after he left, Ou Xiuhua still sounded worried and caring when he contacted home. She carefully advised her son to be safe outside and take care of his health. But starting from the day before yesterday... when he called Ou Xiuhua, her tone was noticeably, excessively calm. After Chen Nuo reported he was safe, his dear mother would simply hum an "Mm-hmm" or two, tell him to finish his business and come home early, and... that was it. Nothing more. Alright, with his mind preoccupied with Seed, Chen Nuo couldn’t be bothered to overthink it. As long as the home front was secure, he didn’t pay it much mind.

And then... Chen Dog was home.

He arrived back in Jinling in the afternoon, getting home just after three o’clock. Chen Nuo entered the residential complex, went upstairs, and first snuck over to the apartment opposite his. He opened the door; the apartment was empty.

Frowning in thought, hmm, at this time of day... Yu Naitang had probably taken Lu Xixi out for some fresh air, maybe they went for a stroll in the mountains again. Anyway, he had called today, and that little girl Yu Naitang had said everything was fine. So, no need to worry. Chen Nuo pondered for a moment and decided to just go home first.

So he turned around and opened the door to his own apartment. He had asked just yesterday; Ou Xiuhua was on the day shift today and also had to pick up Xiao Yezi from school. Chen Nuo planned to go home, change his clothes, and then go pick up his sister too.

The moment he pushed open the door, Chen Nuo suddenly frowned. It wasn’t for any other reason; as someone with extraordinary spiritual power, his senses told him something in the house was off. There was something faint in the air... In that moment of stunned confusion, he had instinctively walked into the living room, his hands already clenched lightly, his spiritual power rapidly scanning his surroundings...

But in the next instant, Chen Nuo’s eyes widened in shock!

The bedroom door slowly creaked open. A figure he couldn’t be more familiar with slowly emerged. Her graceful figure, clad in the simplest of house clothes, couldn’t hide her exquisite curves. Her seaweed-like hair was casually tied back, yet it exuded a lazy, captivating charm. That stunning face, like a begonia in full bloom, was quietly turned towards him, her gaze fixed...

Then, softly, her lips moved, and she slowly uttered a phrase.

"Hus...band... ah...?"

Chen Nuo: "?? "

His knees went weak, and Yama had to grab the wall for support!

No! Wait! What in the world is going on? Damn it, did I freaking time travel and get reborn again?!