Chapter 1304: Shang Yingnian: Hongchen

After a few people went to visit Hongxue, only the mother and mother‑in‑law remained in the room, chatting about everyday matters and helping watch the child, while father Chen Yuan, father‑in‑law Shang Yingnian, the older brother and the younger brother‑in‑law also came out; they glanced at the child once and left quickly.

The courtyard tables were surrounded by people, each with a cup of tea, and Chen Chuyang looked at them and said, "Have a cup of tea to warm yourselves; you must be exhausted from the journey."

"It's fine; Longshe Cheng is relatively close, but they should be very tired," father Chen Yuan replied immediately.

Shang Yingnian waved his hand: "It's okay; it's not like before—if it were back then, I might have been exhausted."

After gaining strength, rushing at full speed isn't tiring; before condensing the core it would definitely consume too much, but now it's a trivial matter.

Shang Yue sat beside them silently, much more composed; after the marriage he became the head of the household, no longer the former Thus we have Xiao Pangzi, his entire demeanor having changed, and he is steadier than the older brother.

Older brother Chen Chusheng kept scrutinizing Shang Yue, surprised by his change; after they went down the mountain, they met neither too often nor too rarely—only once in a long stretch, especially after the marriage, when the family's business was handled by the subordinates.

They didn't need to appear personally; they only saw each other at the wedding, and otherwise they were either cultivating or spending time with family.

"Is the name decided, Chuyang?" Chen Yuan turned back and asked.

Shang Yingnian was curious and followed to watch.

Shang Yue and older brother Chen Chusheng looked at Chen Chuyang together; naming a child is a huge matter, far more tiring and tormenting than cultivation. Previously Chen Chusheng thought it wasn't tiring—just a name—but after becoming a father he realized it truly is exhausting.

This one won't do, that one won't do; you have to be particular about this and that—so many taboos and details to mind—that in short, naming is … extremely difficult.

"Qingning, what do you think?" Chen Chuyang asked his father and father‑in‑law with a smile, awaiting their answers.

Father‑in‑law Shang Yingnian replied, "Are you sure?"

Chen Chuyang nodded, "This is the first name that came to mind for my daughter, Qingning, Qingning; I hope she lives a lifetime of peace and safety."

It is a father's love for his daughter, embodying his hopes for her future.

Chen Chuyang does not wish his daughter to become a phoenix nor to be exceptionally outstanding—a prodigy or a star; he simply wants her to grow up quietly, free of illness and pain for her whole life, the same as Chen Qingmeng, sharing the same mindset.

A daughter differs from a son; a son must go through many experiences, become self‑reliant, and be able to handle matters alone.

"If you're sure, that's fine; Qingning is a good name," father‑in‑law Shang Yingnian, who doesn't fuss over names, said, as long as Chen Chuyang is satisfied, and he himself is pleased with the name.

As long as it isn't something like "Spring Flower," "Er Niu," or "What Brother," any name will do.

He's just afraid Chen Chuyang might pick some chaotic names; he would definitely oppose them.

"It's indeed good; let's use this name," Chen Yuan also didn't object, since Chen Chuyang is the child's father, naming is his rightful duty.

Moreover, the name is excellent; he is very satisfied.

Older brother Chen Chusheng blinked, "Is that… enough?"

Why did he have to endure so many hardships when naming the child?

This won't do, that won't do, this is disagreed, that is disagreed—why is the difference so great when it comes to the younger brother?

And Shang Yingnian as well—why compromise so easily; shouldn't he intervene and also give a name?

Shang Yue thought there was no problem; isn't this normal procedure? Why interfere with the child's naming rights?

"Otherwise?" Chen Chuyang turned his head and smiled faintly.

"No, you shouldn't argue; aren't you supposed to discuss whether the name is appropriate? Or not?"

"Fine," Chen Chusheng stopped speaking, because Chen Yuan's gaze fixed on him, a terrifying look.

If he dared to speak another word, Chen Yuan would surely act on it directly.

"Please excuse my rudeness, Brother Shang," Chen Yuan quickly apologized.

Shang Yingnian waved his hand: "No problem; Chusheng does have a few traces of a virtuous younger brother's charm."

Chen Yuan: "……"

Those words sound less like praise and more like an insult.

Chen Yuan glared fiercely at Chen Chusheng, telling him not to waste words or say another sentence.

"Shang Yue also has Brother Shang's former flair; the blue surpasses its origin, and we're old, unable to match these youngsters," Chen Yuan sighed.

"Indeed, you and I are both old," Shang Yingnian felt the same; his son suddenly matured and became steady.

All his worries vanished.

In the past, he always thought his son couldn't suppress the people of the Shang Clan or control the clan; clearly he overthought—it turns out his son's methods are stronger than his own, though not as merciful.

In this regard, his son is decisive: do as it should be, follow the rules; anyone harming the family's interests will be punished, and those who merit will be rewarded, with merit and demerit judged by the regulations.

The former parasites in the clan have been cleared, the Shang Clan's appearance has changed considerably, and in this respect Shang Yingnian is not as good as his own son.

Thus both men share this sentiment, admitting they are old.

"Hongxue gave birth here, and Hongchen is also due soon, perhaps within the next month or two; you should keep an eye out, Chuyang," Shang Yingnian warned, urging vigilance and not to be careless, as there is another daughter as well.

"Don't worry, father‑in‑law, I'm already prepared," Chen Chuyang nodded.

He had already begun arranging this matter, so no accidents would occur.

The daughter's name was set as Chen Qingning, differing by one character from her sister Chen Qingmeng, continuing the "Qing" element like the eldest son Chen Qinglian; the only difference is the eldest son Qi Haoyang, who is special and distinct.

"As long as you're prepared, that's enough," Shang Yingnian smiled contentedly; Chen Chuyang handled the affairs, and he felt relieved, being very kind to his two daughters, especially the elder one, who after following Chuyang smiled more and became steadier and smarter.

The two daughters served Chen Chuyang together; at first Shang Yingnian felt a bit uneasy, but now it won't happen.

The die is cast; he had agreed back then as well.

"Hongchen's temperament is rather stubborn; you must be very tolerant," Shang Yingnian suddenly said.

Chen Chuyang quickly waved his hand: "No, no, Hongchen is fine."

He dared not speak any other words, because Shang Hongchen had arrived, watching from not far behind his father‑in‑law, and those words naturally reached her ears; Shang Yue quickly noticed Shang Hongchen's presence and winked at his father.

Shang Yingnian, unseen, continued, "My elder daughter has been pampered since childhood, resulting in a bad temperament; she's also somewhat domineering, so Chuyang's virtuous son‑in‑law has certainly suffered; please be more tolerant."

"No, that's absolutely not the case; Hongchen is very good and gentle."

Chen Yuan lowered his head, restraining himself from laughing.

Chen Chusheng's peripheral glance caught Shang Hongchen, whose imposing aura suggested someone was about to suffer misfortune.

He admired his younger brother in his heart, truly … cunning.