Chapter 6, Reform

For this reason, the older generation, when selecting heirs, not only considers the abilities of the immediate offspring but often also evaluates the capabilities of three generations of descendants

That is just him talking nonsense!" Su Cheng'an could not contain his roar.

"Is it for the good of your fourth concubine?" Tang Hongrui looked at Su Cheng'an with a cold gaze

Then why can't my efforts bring support, but instead result in the current situation?" Su Chen asked again

Tang Hongrui looked at her husband indignantly and said, "In the end, you are still selfish, only thinking of yourself"

For this reason, Su Qing was quite excited and even boldly stated that Su Chen should either give up this year's year-end evaluation or face a tough challenge from Su Qing.

I only think about myself? Su Cheng'an felt extremely wronged: "Have you ever considered who has been shielding him from the wind and rain over the past two years? The second son has long wanted to reform, and it is I who have been enduring the pressure from the elders in the clan, insisting that it must not be passed, so that he could continue to achieve first place in the evaluations twice after going blind!"

But he ultimately did not say these words, only looking at his son

Su Cheng'an has already given up hope, while only Su Chen and Tang Hongrui still believe and strive for it

"Chen Er, you must understand that it is merely an unrealistic dream. How can you believe the words of someone who has harmed you? You should wake up and let go of those impractical fantasies!" Su Cheng'an said earnestly.

From the time Su Cheng'an's second concubine, Auntie, entered the household, the relationship between Tang Hongrui and Su Cheng'an began to decline sharply. By the time Yan Wushuang entered the residence, the couple's feelings had completely reached a freezing point

Su Cheng'an's face flushed, and he immediately said: "As a member of a prominent family, it is my duty to expand the family lineage. Chen'er is blind and is destined to have difficulty achieving success in the future. As the future clan leader, I must have an outstanding heir; you understand this principle, don't you?"

It is simply nonsense

He uses anger to mask his insecurity

Su Cheng'an, as the eldest son of the clan leader, is naturally the future leader of the clan. However, if he does not have an outstanding heir, this "future" may very well turn into an "unrealized" one. After all, no one wishes for the Su family to fall into internal strife due to a lack of qualified successors after Su Cheng'an.

Su Cheng'an responded: "Ambition is not a crime; it merely obstructs the path of others"

... ...

I did that for the good of this family

This statement is indeed correct

"So what?" Tang Hongrui replied unceremoniously, "Isn't Chen Er doing this because you want to support the proposal for the second reform?"

The greatest benefit of doing this is that the extent of institutional changes is minimal, which can significantly reduce opposition voices, while also alleviating Su Changche's concerns regarding casualties.

"When did I abandon him?" Su Cheng'an felt extremely wronged. Was it just because he slapped his son once? That little beast spoke falsely to deceive his father; what was wrong with a little discipline? He didn't even kick him out of the house, so how could that be considered abandonment? Moreover, he indeed was not suitable to continue as a martial artist...

Yet two years have passed, and Su Chen's eyes remain unchanged as always. What infinite possibilities for the future?

Su Cheng'an's voice roared like thunder in the hall

Of course, this also makes the targeted significance of the reform more apparent—everyone knows that it is aimed at Su Chen

"You are talking nonsense!" Tang Hongrui unceremoniously spat in her husband's face: "Is it really necessary to seek help from others when you can just ask for it three times? Clearly, you are blinded by lust!"

Su Cheng'an was momentarily taken aback, and then angrily said: "I want to have another child, but you are afraid of losing Chen'er and refuse to agree. What choice do I have?"

Then this anxiety transformed into anger after tearing off the old facade

However, his threats were clearly ineffective

Breech baby

The Su family underwent a transformation after Su Chen's lies were exposed

Su Chen did not speak, but simply "looked" at his father

After a while, he finally replied: "You haven't done anything wrong, you have always been a good child"

Although his eyes are blind, he still stands out like an ordinary person, with a pair of bright and spirited eyes, radiating brilliance.

Su Cheng'an was immobilized

Soon, Su Ke and his son received the news: Su Chen is confirmed to participate in this year's year-end evaluation at the end of the year

The winner of each year-end election is obligated to accept a challenge, with the challenger selected from among the defeated candidates, but may only challenge once and cannot use weapons

He just looked at Su Cheng'an, and the gaze in his eyes made Su Cheng'an feel uneasy once again

He said: "Chen Er, tell me why you still refuse to give up until now"

He almost forced himself to control his emotions, refusing to retreat in front of his son's gaze

Su Cheng'an fell silent

Everything is a lie, a lie

Su Cheng'an shouted loudly: "How dare you! Is this how you speak to your father?"

The extent of the changes is not significant; the year-end evaluation will still primarily focus on testing capabilities, with the addition of a challenge authority based on this foundation

Su Chen had said these words to him before, and at that time he had also held onto hope. Even during the period when Su Chen was feeling down, he and his mother had used these words to comfort Su Chen.

Breech! How dare you deceive me!

Tang Hongrui looked at her husband with disappointment: "Su Cheng'an, I see through you. You are nothing but a selfish bastard, capable of measuring even your own biological son by his value. If he is of use, you care for him, shielding him from the wind and rain. Once he loses his value, you abandon him immediately"

What are you doing?" Tang Hongrui rushed over to protect her son

Su Chen finally said: "Father, can you tell me what exactly I did wrong?"

With a slap, Su Cheng'an had already struck his son across the face

Indeed, that was after hearing that my son's eyesight was about to be restored. "What about now?" Tang Hongrui scoffed.

"You will no longer persist, will you?" Tang Hongrui said: "Because you have realized that your son no longer holds any value worth protecting?"

"You still protect him!" Su Cheng'an said angrily, his body trembling as he pointed at Su Chen and scolded, "This ungrateful son actually dares to falsely claim to deceive his father; his eyes have not recovered at all."

"Because I believe I will recover," Su Chen replied. "That beggar once said he would give me a pair of eyes, and he mentioned that he would provide me with a future full of infinite possibilities, which means that recovery is indeed possible for me"

Su Cheng'an felt a jolt in his heart, as the small calculations deep within him were exposed by Su Chen, and the first emotion that arose was a wave of panic

Then what? Su Chen smiled: "As long as I give up, you can abandon me with justification, right?"

How is it possible? He is only 14 years old, yet he already has such insight into human nature

Su Cheng'an's face was ashen, and he remained silent

A traditional concept of large families is that having many children brings more blessings. The reason is simple: with more descendants, even if most do not excel, as long as there is one who does, that individual can lead the entire family towards glory