Chapter 1530

Chapter 1530: Zhu Shun Yao Returns to Fourth City for the Funeral

Zhu Chan Yao looked at Zhu En Fu. "Father, you don't need to know who told me. You just need to tell me: did you promise to stop mentioning the switch to the main branch?"

Zhu En Fu knew this secret could not be hidden forever. He thought for a moment and said, "Chan Yao, I did this for our family's good. Our Fourth City Zhu family has taken root here. Whether we are the main branch or not doesn't matter anymore. As long as we develop and live well, that is what counts."

"Heh." Zhu Chan Yao gave a smile uglier than a cry. "Father, how could you think no one knows? How could you have such heavy selfishness? Do you know the Little Divine Doctor knows our situation very clearly?

She knows clearly that the Zhu family from Zhu City sent people to trade with you. She probably knows your conversations better than you, the person involved. Do you think she will still care about us? Do you think a Zhu City family is worth more than a Little Divine Doctor?"

Zhu En Fu’s heart shook. He looked at Zhu Chan Yao. "Chan Yao, what are you saying? Does that girl, Ani, know everything about us here?"

"Yes, she knows everything. She knows the situation of everyone here." Zhu Chan Yao actually didn't know if Zhu Yanyi knew all this, but she gave Zhu En Fu this answer anyway. "Father, I never thought you would betray the entire Fourth City Zhu family for your own selfishness."

Zhu En Fu felt her chest tight. She never imagined Zhu Yanyi would know. She knew she knew about the branch switch, but she never thought she knew about her deal with Zhu Jin Fu. If this spread, her reputation would be ruined. How could she face the clan members?

"Chan Yao, stop talking," Zhu En Fu said, his lips trembling. "Don't speak of this anymore."

She didn't want to listen. She wanted to pretend nothing happened. But her chest felt extremely tight. She couldn't breathe. She kept pulling Zhu Chan Yao. "Chan Yao, take me to the hospital."

Seeing Zhu En Fu like this, Zhu Chan Yao was stunned. Ignoring Zhu Jin Fu still there, he hurriedly took Zhu En Fu to the hospital.

However, Zhu En Fu was old. After this shock, he couldn't get past the knot in his heart. He died at the hospital within minutes, before rescue could even begin.

Thus, the deal between Zhu Jin Fu and Zhu En Fu ended.

Yan Ao Han told Zhu Yanyi that Zhu En Fu had died. He mainly wanted to discuss with Zhu Yanyi whether to notify Zhu Shun Yao.

Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment. "Notify her. Whether she comes or not, we must tell Father."

Zhu En Fu’s death wasn't really worth pitying. It was entirely his own fault. But regardless of his fault, morally, Zhu Shun Yao still needed to go.

In fact, after Zhu Shun Yao heard the news, he pondered for only a moment. Then he said to Yan Ao Han, "Ao Han, can you book a flight ticket for me? I feel I should go back."

Yan Ao Han nodded slightly. "But I am not at ease if you go alone. Let me accompany you."

"I will go," Tai Shu Yuan Xiang said from the side. "Yan Li and I are already married. You and Yanyi are only engaged. In name, it is more appropriate for me to go. However, while I am away for these few days, I leave Ani in your care, Yanyi."

Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. "Okay. Don't worry. I will take care of the eldest sister."

Yan Ao Han felt Tai Shu Yuan Xiang made sense. Although he didn't care about these formalities, he had to consider Zhu Shun Yao’s situation.

Huang Mei Ying said calmly from the side, "It is good to go. It completes past ties. Remember to go to the ancestral hall when you arrive. Change your father's name. He is now called Zhu Xin Fu. Do not record him as Zhu Shen Fu anymore."

"Understood." Zhu Shun Yao thought about it. Indeed, he needed to make this trip.

Yan Ao Han added, "I will have Zhou Feng and his men accompany you secretly. Although brother-in-law is there, it is a precaution. Also, when you arrive, I will have Hai Feng go with you openly. With Hai Tao, Hai Feng, and Zhang Sheng there, I won't worry about anything happening to you."

Yan Ao Han’s arrangements for Zhu Shun Yao were very thorough.

Zhu Shun Yao nodded. "Fine. You arrange this matter."

For this trip back to Fourth City, only Zhu Shun Yao went. Xie Xin Lian did not follow. They didn't know what might happen there. Zhu Shun Yao’s main goal was to clarify things, especially to end the surface relationship between the Fourth City Zhu family and the Zhu City Zhu family.

Also, if Zhu Shun Yao went alone, it would be easier to escape if danger arose.

After Yan Ao Han arranged everything, he booked flight tickets for Zhu Shun Yao and Tai Shu Yuan Xiang. Actually, Tai Shu Yuan Xiang wanted to prepare a private plane to fly back directly. Zhu Shun Yao refused, thinking that was too frightening.

What era is this? Private planes exist now. Isn't that scary?

Seeing his father-in-law disagree, Tai Shu Yuan Xiang said nothing. He had to take the booked flight. Fortunately, Yan Ao Han booked first-class cabins, so there were no many complications.

After getting off the plane, Zhang Hai Feng was waiting. He picked them up and drove them to Fourth City.

"Uncle Shun Yao, do you want to go home first, or directly to the mourning hall?" Zhang Hai Feng asked.

Zhu Shun Yao pondered slightly. "Let's buy some funeral supplies at a nearby shop first. Then go directly to the mourning hall."

Zhu Shun Yao just wanted to finish things here quickly. He never imagined his cousin-uncle would lose his reputation in his old age. But this was the last time to send him off. As a junior, even if Zhu Shun Yao had grievances, he still had to fulfill the proper etiquette.

Zhang Hai Feng nodded and drove the car to a funeral supply shop.

Zhu Shun Yao got out, bought a wreath, two quilts, some Buddhist scriptures, incense, candles, and paper money. Then he got back in the car and went directly to Zhu Chan Yao’s house.

Seeing Zhu Shun Yao’s return, Zhu Chan Yao was slightly stunned. "Brother Shun Yao." Shame appeared on his face.

Zhu Shun Yao patted Zhu Chan Yao’s shoulder and said calmly, "I heard in Kyoto that Uncle En Fu passed away, so I hurried back. I made it just in time." He handed the funeral supplies inside first.

Zhu Chan Yao was stunned again. Zhu Shun Yao knew Zhu En Fu had died, but he hadn't notified Zhu Shun Yao. The fact that Zhu Shun Yao knew meant the situation in Fourth City was still under Zhu Shun Yao’s control.

Zhu Chan Yao hadn't notified Zhu Shun Yao because of guilt. He never imagined his father would do something so harmful to the Fourth City Zhu family’s reputation in his old age. His selfishness had become so heavy.