Published: March 8, 2025
Chapter 80: Which Side Do You Stand On?
“The fourth, but elder brother has already calculated that second uncle will not stop here! So, although it seems that elder brother has given second uncle a chance to repent, in reality, it is not the case.”
“If second uncle takes any action in the future, or schemes against elder brother, once caught by elder brother, whatever elder brother does will not attract criticism. Moreover, it will ease a lot of the discomfort in the hearts of the uncle and grandfather: you have already been given a chance, why are you so stubborn?”
“Or… how long will you continue to be so stubborn and cause trouble? By then… it might just be second uncle’s time of death. And it won’t evoke much sympathy... You killed your closest subordinate today, and tomorrow you want to harm your own nephew… what is the point of such a person living?”
“At that time, elder brother will not only not be unfeeling and unjust, but he will become someone of deep feelings and righteousness, forced by circumstance. Forgiving again and again, giving chances, can’t that prove this? By then, elder brother’s prestige in the family will surely surpass that of second uncle during his peak… For someone who is reluctant to harm a person who wants to kill him, how can such a master not inspire genuine trust? The cohesion of the family will truly form!”
Chu Le'er looked at Chu Feiyan, quietly smiling as she said, “Fourth uncle, you are an honest man, and as your niece, I advise you... it’s better not to think too much about this matter.”
Chu Feiyan glared, feeling cold sweat dripping down his body, his skin icy, and a deep fear in his heart.
At this moment, he truly understood what was meant by... power struggles!
Chu Le'er's layered analysis shattered the little beautiful fantasies in Chu Feiyan’s heart into pieces! Reality was too cruel.
Such cruelty left Chu Feiyan in a daze.
“Fourth uncle, elder brother... is a very good person,” Chu Le'er said. “But elder brother... is also a very terrifying person.”
Chu Feiyan felt his throat dry, asking, “What do you mean by that?”
Chu Le'er replied, “Elder brother is a person who, for those he cares about and who care for him, is better than any deity. He will spare no expense to ensure their happiness and safety; but for his enemies, he is incredibly brutal, shameless, and even unscrupulous! He will use every noble or despicable means he can think of to strike his enemies down to irreversible calamity... In elder brother's heart, there has never been a concept of letting go when it's time to let go... So, once he starts going after someone, it will continue until that person is dead, or until he himself is dead!”
Chu Feiyan swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva and said, “That makes sense.”
Chu Le'er frowned slightly, revealing a hint of confusion, “But... Fourth uncle, there is one thing I don’t quite understand…”
Chu Feiyan closed his eyes, seemingly guessing what she was going to ask, “What is it?”
“Why was this conflict so intense?” Chu Le'er asked in genuine puzzlement. “This matter puzzles me. Second uncle has been in charge of the family for many years and has formed a habit; and elder brother, I can see he is not a person who covets power, nor is uncle... If second uncle didn’t engage in these actions, elder brother and uncle won’t compete with him in the future.”
“As for others, fourth uncle, you are not interested in power, and my father has been away from home for many years, unable to intervene... Second uncle is also an absolutely clever person, why would he create such a strong enemy for himself?”
Chu Le'er continued to express her confusion, “Moreover, I heard that this started the day elder brother returned home, when it was second uncle who proposed to break elder brother’s fingers to verify his identity…”
“I don’t understand this even more. As a younger brother, he should be overjoyed that his elder brother’s child, lost for eighteen years, has been found! Why would second uncle react this way?”