Chapter 152: Third Uncle is Badass

Third Uncle, go ahead and say it—what exactly is the matter? I'll naturally help with what I can, and if I can't, please forgive me for being unable to do anything.

Chen Chuyang gave Third Uncle a preventive heads‑up in advance, to keep this Third Uncle from insisting on having him help.

As for Third Uncle and his relationship, if he gets into trouble, Chen Chuyang will definitely help; but if it involves matters of principle, Chen Chuyang will still refuse.

You can definitely help with this, and you're the only one who can help Third Uncle.

Third Uncle Chen Shen took Chen Chuyang aside; there were some things that must not be let Shang Hongxue know, and also needed to avoid Chen Chusheng.

This is a little secret between them; seeing this, Chen Chuyang knew the matter was serious.

He looked at Third Uncle; the two of them did have some little secrets, but they weren't anything shameful.

Third Uncle, just say it directly.

Third Uncle Chen Shen hesitated a moment, then leaned close to Chen Chuyang's ear and whispered.

After he finished, Chen Chuyang frowned, stared deeply at Third Uncle—that look was very strange.

This Third Uncle actually wants to bring his old flame to Longshe Shan; the problem is that this old flame still has a daughter, namely a widow, with family in tow—Third Uncle's taste is a bit different.

Third Uncle, this won't do—you know how important Longshe Shan is, outsiders can't enter; I can't help you with this.

Why provoke anything you shouldn't? Insisting on provoking a widow will get you scolded.

Does my father know about this?

Third Uncle quickly made a hushing gesture, telling Chen Chuyang not to speak so loudly—this matter must not be leaked.

Chen Chuyang laughed.

Third Uncle, hiding it won't work; this sort of thing definitely can't be kept secret—everything big and small in Longshe Cheng can't be hidden from Father; you haven't even discussed it with Father yet, have you?

Third Uncle Chen Shen sat down and let out a deep sigh.

If I say it, Father will disagree, saying she's a widow unsuitable for me, not letting her return to the Chen Clan, and adding that if I want a woman, he can help me find a suitable one, guaranteeing my satisfaction.

But Third Uncle only likes Yu'er; he looks down on other women and doesn't like them—I've sworn to marry none but Yu'er.

Who would have thought Third Uncle also has a deep‑feeling side.

Chen Chuyang became even more curious; he wanted to see what charm Yu'er possesses that makes Third Uncle so fond of her.

Third Uncle is a veteran among flower‑beds, having seen many women—hundreds, or at least dozens—but in the end he fell for a widow.

That's too miraculous.

However, Chen Chuyang can also understand Third Uncle—after all, a widow plus a married woman maxes out the attributes.

Third Uncle being bewitched is also normal.

Do you really like her that much?

Yes, I really like Yu'er—she's unlike other women, so gentle, so kind, so virtuous; none of the women I've met before can compare to her.

I originally wanted to tell Elder Brother that I intended to marry Yu'er, but Elder Brother disagreed, and Sister‑in‑Law also did not approve.

Yu'er can't live outside either—her in‑laws keep causing trouble for her; I wanted to bring her home, but Elder Brother and Sister‑in‑Law refused, so I could only send her to you for now, planning later to bring her back to the Chen Clan.

Third Uncle's idea is simple.

And also ideal.

Chen Chuyang looked at Third Uncle; seeing him like this for the first time, it seems Third Uncle is truly in love.

The woman named Yu'er possesses some kind of charm that even a veteran like Third Uncle has fallen for.

Third Uncle, although I'd also like to help you, on this matter I'm willing but unable.

Chen Chuyang spread his hands—he can't help.

Longshe Shan is an important place of the Chen Clan; outsiders cannot enter.

Especially someone like her—it's hard to clarify her identity.

What if it's a scheme by other clans?

Longshe Shan hides too many secrets; Chen Chuyang also has quite a few secrets of his own, and besides, having two more women on the mountain makes things inconvenient for him.

Longshe Shan is his home base, and also the place where he cultivates together with Shang Hongxue—how could outsiders be allowed in?

Whatever he does, it's not good, and he still has to avoid them.

After thinking it over, Chen Chuyang refused Third Uncle's request.

Chuyang, now only you can help me; if you don't help me, Third Uncle will really die.

Chuyang, please, just help me once, okay?

They'll just stay for a short while, not long—I promise you, once I settle things with Elder Brother and the others, I'll immediately have Yu'er move out.

Third Uncle grabbed Chen Chuyang's hand, refusing to let go and not allowing him to leave.

Chen Chuyang was also speechless—this Third Uncle is being obstinate.

His parents don't want Third Uncle to get involved with messy people, nor do they want him to make mistakes, so they refuse.

As the esteemed Third Master of the Chen Clan, his status is not low—yet he's taken a liking to a widow; if this gets out, what will happen to the Chen Clan?

Moreover, he's bringing along a daughter; if they enter the Chen Clan, wouldn't that throw everything into chaos?

Father would never agree to this; after all, the Chen Clan is prominent in Longshe Cheng, and we can't make an exception.

Chen Chuyang understands his father's thinking—indeed, Third Uncle has gone too far; he doesn't like all those normal women, and even if he likes problematic ones they have no objections, but a widow must not be provoked.

Third Uncle's conditions aren't bad either—he's fine in every respect, but……

Chen Chuyang could only say that the Thirty Lakes have a Wei‑Jin style.

Third Uncle, really can't—don't make things difficult for your nephew.

Look, there are already two people on my mountain; adding more would leave no room to stay.

Besides, I don't have the final say on this—you need to ask Father; if Father agrees, I'll have nothing more to say.

Father, sorry—I've left the dirty work to you.

Third Uncle Chen Shen looked at Chen Chuyang pitifully, as if about to cry.

That sight is too pitiful.

"Chuyang, my dear nephew, you won't even help your third uncle?"

Think back, when you were at your most difficult, it was still your third uncle who helped you for free—helping you gather spirit medicine seeds, giving you spirit stones, running around for you, selling spirit medicine and spirit fish to make money. Over all these years, your third uncle has done so much for you, yet you won't even do a small favor for him; he's very disappointed in you.

"You are your third uncle's most beloved nephew, yet you won't even stand on his side, eh."

"Third uncle suffers; all these years he's loved just that one woman, and you all want to break us up, to tear us apart."

"Chuyang, what do you say your third uncle has done wrong to deserve meeting you heartless people?"

Nice guy, they just slapped a label on him.

Chen Chuyang felt helpless; he didn't want to get involved in his third uncle's affairs.

This is his battle with his father; basically, there's no room for turning this around.

His father agreed, but the other Chen Clan elders would not.

Such a thing will only bring shame to the Chen Clan.

Those elders regard the Chen Clan as more important than anything; no one should think of damaging the Chen Clan's reputation.

"How long will you stay?"

Chen Chuyang still softened; his third uncle has helped him a lot over the years, and he couldn't be where he is today without that help.

Watching his third uncle fall into decline, Chen Chuyang couldn't bear it.

All these years, his third uncle has loved only that one woman; if he were to…

As for the Chen Clan's reputation, it's not within Chen Chuyang's consideration.

Since he's his own third uncle, if he doesn't help him, who will?

Third uncle Chen Shen was delighted: "Chuyang, you agreed?"

"We agreed you couldn't stay too long—hurry up and settle things with my father and move out soon."

"Got it—I knew you, Chuyang, would definitely help me."

Third uncle fiercely embraced Chen Chuyang, cupping his head, about to kiss him.

Pushed away by Chen Chuyang, he said with disgust: "Don't mess around."

"Don't be shy; when you were little, your third uncle used to kiss you all the time."

"Go, go, go—get out of here."