14: Chapter 14 A haughty and aloof noblewoman! A charming and alluring goddess! Two women…

Director Xin Linyu lightly licked her luscious, alluring lips and said in a coquettish voice, "Young Master Zhou~"

In the living room of the Zhou Family old mansion, the mahogany furniture gleamed with a warm luster, and the air was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood.

Zhou Family Head sat upright in the grand armchair at the head of the room, his gaze falling upon the young man standing before him. "Andong, your mother... has she been doing well all these years?"

Zhou Andong looked up, his eyes brimming with tears. His lips quivered, and his voice was thick with heavy sobs. "My mother... my mother, she..."

The words seemed to be stuck in his throat, unable to be spoken completely.

Zhou Family Head's heart sank abruptly. He leaned forward, staring at him intently with a burning gaze, his tone urgent. "What happened to your mother? Speak up!"

"Cancer... She passed away yesterday..."

These few short words struck Zhou Family Head's heart like a heavy hammer.

He froze in place, the color draining from his Face instantly. His lips trembled. "No... impossible! How could this be? Wasn't her health always quite good? How could she suddenly..."

Zhou Andong's tears finally couldn't be held back, falling one by one onto his lapels, blooming into a small patch of dark stains.

He sobbed, his voice filled with deep grievance and helplessness. "Dad, before my mother passed away, she couldn't bear the thought of me living alone and desolate, so she told me about my background. She said that even if I just came to acknowledge my relatives, it would be better than having no one to rely on in the future..."

As Zhou Andong spoke, he lowered his head deeply, his shoulders slightly shaking. "Dad, I know that showing up suddenly will definitely cause you trouble. I don't ask for anything else. As long as you let me finish my schooling and get into university, I will leave the Zhou Family immediately. From then on, I will never come to disturb your life again..."

These words were spoken with such genuine sincerity that it caused a sharp pain in Zhou Family Head's heart, as if it were being pricked by countless fine needles.

He looked at the frail young man before him, feeling nothing but guilt. He quickly stood up, reached out to pat his shoulder, and spoke in a hoarse voice, "Silly child, what foolish things are you saying! You are my son, the son of Zhou Family Head. You flow with the blood of the Zhou Family, and this is your home! From today on, you will live in the old mansion. I will order the servants to prepare a room for you right now!"

Zhou Andong jerked his head up, his eyes filled with disbelief and joy. He looked at Zhou Family Head and said with a sob, "Really? Thank you, Dad... Thank you!"

"Why are you thanking me!" Zhou Family Head sighed, his eyes turning red. He reached out and ruffled Zhou Andong's hair, his tone full of heartache.

But no one noticed that from an angle Zhou Family Head couldn't see, Zhou Andong's hand, which was hanging by his side, quietly clenched, and a flash of complex, imperceptible light darted across his eyes.

A moment later, he raised his head again, wearing an understanding and considerate expression, and spoke cautiously, "But Dad, I know that someone like me, who suddenly appeared, will definitely make many people in the Zhou Family unhappy. I still think it's better to live outside. I really don't want to compete for anything. As long as I can live peacefully, I will be content."

These words made Zhou Family Head feel even more that this son was so sensible it was heartbreaking.

He looked down at the paternity test report on the table.

He patted Zhou Andong's shoulder, his tone resolute. "Andong, don't you worry! With your father here, let's see who dares to talk nonsense without eyes! You just stay in the old mansion with peace of mind. Whoever dares to give you a hard time, I'll be the first to not let them off!"

Zhou Andong immediately wore an expression of being deeply moved, his voice thick with a nasal tone. "Thank you, Dad!"

"Silly child, we are family, why use such polite words!" Zhou Family Head smiled with satisfaction and patted his back.

Just then, a mocking voice suddenly came from the doorway, breaking the warmth of the room.

"Tsk tsk tsk... This scene of fatherly love and filial piety is truly touching; it almost makes me want to shed tears."

Everyone looked toward the sound, only to see Zhou Liangan walking in slowly from outside with his hands in his pants pockets.

A smirk hung on the corner of his mouth, and his gaze swept over Zhou Andong, carrying a hint of playfulness.

Zhou Andong seemed startled, subconsciously shrinking back and hiding behind Zhou Family Head.

He poked half his head out, looking at Zhou Liangan with eyes full of timid fear, his voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "Brother... I'm really not here to compete with you for anything. As long as I can survive and finish my studies, I will leave immediately. I will never cause you any trouble..."

These words of weakness instantly made Zhou Family Head's expression darken.

He turned his head and glared at Zhou Liangan, his tone full of displeasure. "You brat, you're becoming more and more disrespectful! Don't you see how sensible your younger brother is? He said he doesn't want to compete or fight, he just wants to live well. Why can't you tolerate him?"

Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow, not caring about Zhou Family Head's anger in the slightest.

He walked to the center of the living room, his gaze landing on the paternity test report. He spoke with a smirk, "Old man, looking at how you're protecting your calf, have you already gone to do a paternity test?"

Zhou Family Head's brows furrowed into a ' river' shape. He lifted his chin slightly, his tone carrying a hint of certainty. "Of course! I specifically went to the most authoritative testing center in Jiangcheng to get another one done. The report clearly states that Andong is your genuine younger brother! Don't you dare talk nonsense again!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Zhou Liangan chuckled, his expression unchanged. He looked at Zhou Family Head, his tone calm but carrying an unquestionable power. "Old man, I can't be bothered to waste words with you. How about this, you go get another paternity test done. If the test results this time still prove he is your son, then I will never say another word against it, and I will let you arrange everything."

As soon as Zhou Liangan said this, Zhou Andong's expression changed slightly.

But quickly, he lowered his head again, his eyes red, looking extremely aggrieved. He tugged at Zhou Family Head's hem, his voice choked with sobs. "Dad, I don't want you and Brother to have a falling out because of me. As long as I can acknowledge you, I am satisfied. I should just leave..."

As he said this, Zhou Andong turned around, making a show of wanting to walk out.

"Stop!" Zhou Family Head shouted, looking at his retreating back, his eyes full of heartache and anger. "This is your home, where are you going? With Dad here, no one can chase you away!"

Zhou Andong stopped, turned around, and wore a miserable smile on his Face, looking at Zhou Family Head with a tone full of helplessness. "Dad, my appearance will only add to your troubles. I should leave; it's better for everyone this way..."

As he spoke, his gaze inadvertently swept over Zhou Liangan, and a flash of coldness darted through his eyes.

Zhou Family Head was completely enraged. He turned his head and glared fiercely at Zhou Liangan, stern and severe. "You little brat, shut up! I'm telling you, I am the head of the Zhou Family! If you dare to talk nonsense again, believe it or not, I will cut off your credit card immediately!"

Zhou Liangan rolled his eyes, wearing an expression of utter speechlessness.

This old man was truly being sold and was even helping count the money.

Several relatives from the Zhou Family's branch lines who were close to Zhou Family Head saw this and spoke up one after another.

They each adopted the posture of elders, pointing fingers at Zhou Liangan, their tones full of preachiness.

"Liangan, your younger brother looks like a honest and upright child. He doesn't threaten your position, so why must you be so aggressive?"

"Exactly! The Zhou Family is wealthy and powerful, what does it matter to support one more person? Giving your brother a meal to eat is more than enough."

"Regardless of anything else, he flows with the blood of the Zhou Family; blood is thicker than water! As an older brother, can't you be more magnanimous?"

The chattering voices buzzed in his ears like flies, making Zhou Liangan feel annoyed.

Not far away, a woman wearing a pink sleeveless tight-fitting high-slit fishtail dress was sitting on the sofa, crossing her legs and looking leisurely.

Her figure was enchanting and graceful. Beneath the skirt, a pair of long, straight, beautiful legs were exposed. She wore a pair of exquisite high heels, making her look even more charming and attractive.

Li Yaorao watched the farce before her, a playful smile hanging on her lips, as if she were watching an exciting play.

It wasn't until Zhou Liangan was besieged by the crowd that she slowly stood up, swaying her slender waist as she walked over. Her voice carried a hint of lazy allure. "I told you, some people's real estate is probably going to be shaken up."

Zhou Liangan glanced at this enchantress, rubbing his temples with a speechless expression. "A bunch of idiots. Is it that hard to do another paternity test? Besides, if this guy really has nothing to hide, what loss would it be for him to do another test?"

As he spoke, his gaze suddenly became sharp, like a drawn sword, staring straight at Zhou Andong. He said, word by word, "Or are you actually someone sent by Liang Zichen, specifically coming to the Zhou Family to stir up trouble?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhou Andong's Face instantly paled slightly.

He knew very well in his heart that Liang Zichen had long since used that graceful and beautiful hospital director, Director Xin Linyu, to secure connections with all the testing centers in Jiangcheng and even the entire province.

No matter how many more tests were done, the result would only be the same.

Thinking of this, Zhou Andong took a deep breath, as if he had gathered great courage.

With a look of gritted-teeth determination on his Face, he looked at Zhou Liangan and said loudly, "Fine! Let's do it! I have nothing to fear as my conscience is clear! But I have one condition: if this test report still proves that I am Dad's biological son, you must apologize to me in front of everyone!"

Zhou Liangan heard this, and a cold smile curled on his lips. "That is natural, no problem."

Zhou Family Head, standing to the side, watched Zhou Liangan's stubborn attitude, his expression becoming increasingly ugly.

In front of so many Zhou Family elders, Zhou Liangan gave him no Face at all, which made him feel that his dignity as the head of the family had been greatly provoked.

He coldly looked at Zhou Liangan, his tone carrying a heavy warning. "Zhou Liangan, have you forgotten who is the master of this Zhou Family?"

Zhou Liangan's brows furrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself: Is this old man's brain actually broken?

Zhou Family Head did not realize his own problem at all.

He looked at Zhou Liangan's fearless appearance, and instead felt a faint worry in his heart, fearing that this little bastard would secretly tamper with things and forge a fake paternity test report.

After all, he didn't know any original plot; he only knew that Zhou Liangan always had many devious ideas.

Furthermore, Zhou Family Head was already suppressing a fit of anger in his heart.

He was the head of the Zhou Family, but Zhou Liangan's current actions faintly seemed to usurp his position, how could he tolerate that?

Plus, the image of the devoted and long-suffering mother that Zhou Andong had described earlier had already planted a seed of guilt in his heart.

All these factors combined caused his heart to lean completely towards Zhou Andong's side.

Moreover, long before Zhou Liangan arrived at the old mansion, Zhou Family Head had already used his internal connections at the testing center to rush a paternity test report.

The report stated in black and white that Zhou Andong was his biological son.

So now that Zhou Liangan suggested doing another test, in his view, it was Zhou Liangan deliberately acting unreasonably.

Zhou Liangan looked at Zhou Family Head's obviously biased appearance, his brows furrowing even tighter.

He could roughly guess the reason for Zhou Family Head's anger; it was nothing more than feeling that he had been denied Face, plus being blinded by Zhou Andong's pitiful appearance.

Just as both sides were deadlocked and the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, Li Yaorao, who was to the side, suddenly chuckled.

She leaned forward, a charming curve forming on her lips. She looked at Zhou Liangan, her tone carrying a hint of playfulness. "I can help you. But, how do you plan to thank me?"

Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow and turned to look at this incredibly enchanting beauty before him.

He rubbed his temples, his tone carrying a hint of suspicion. "How can you help me? Don't end up not helping and causing more trouble instead."

Li Yaorao heard this and rolled her eyes at him with infinite charm. Her eyes flowed with an indescribable allure. "Rest assured, since I dare to say this, I definitely have confidence. If I help you settle this matter, you have to treat me to dinner tonight."

"Fine." Zhou Liangan didn't even think about it and nodded in agreement immediately.

Seeing this, the smile on Li Yaorao's lips grew even richer, her eyes filled with a triumphant glow.

"Just wait! Someone will come to back you up soon." Li Yaorao said with a smile.

Just then, the sound of crisp high heels tapping on the floor came from afar, clearly entering everyone's ears.

The sound, unhurried and steady, carried a unique rhythm that made people involuntarily look toward the sound.

A woman walked in elegantly from outside the door.

She had a dignified, stunningly beautiful, mature woman's Face, with a cool and intellectual temperament between her brows. She was like a high-and-mighty queen, exuding an aloof aura that kept strangers at a distance.

She was wearing a black halter-neck, sleeveless, tight-fitting, waist-cinching, high-slit, hip-hugging fishtail long dress, perfectly outlining her hot, graceful, and curvaceous figure.

At the slit of the skirt, a pair of fair, long, beautiful legs were revealed. On her feet, she wore a pair of black pointed-toe, patent leather, shiny, red-bottomed thin high heels.

Su Wanyun! The original owner's mother... PS: The picture shows Su Wanyun