Chapter 454

"Who… Who do you think you are? You have no right to speak when I'm talking to my niece!" Gao

Shan pointed a finger at Chu Feng and said angrily.

Zhou Yang frowned a sized up Chu Feng for about ten seconds when he suddenly thought of

something. "You're that bas… Ahem, I mean, foster child Lie picked up? Your name is Chu Feng, right?

And I guess that little girl must be your daughter. Not bad, you've managed to build a family of your

own."

Zhou Yang seemed unhappy as he glared at Duo Duo in Chu Feng's arms.

When I saw this little b*stard child more than ten years ago, he was rude and arrogant. It looks like he's

still the same! Not only he didn't offer me any tea or snacks, but he also didn't even stand up to greet

me! He needs to be taught a lesson!

Gao Shan narrowed her eyes and snorted coldly. "Like father, like daughter. I don't think we'll be getting

any respect here."

Chu Feng frowned. He would usually ignore people like Gao Shan, but Gao Shan had insulted his

daughter, and he was not going to let that slide.

"Why are you even here, Zhou Yang? If you don't have any business here, you should get lost!" Zhou

Lie said as he and his wife stepped into the living room. "How I educate my children is none of your

business. They've never received a cent from you, so keep your opinions to yourself!"

Zhou Yang and his wife felt utterly humiliated.

"Watch your attitude! Fine, if that's the case, I won't beat around the bush." Zhou Yang knew about his

younger brother's short temper. If he continued to argue, Zhou Lie might get physical.

Zhou Yang continued arrogantly, "The annual family gathering is in two weeks. It is also Father's 80th

birthday. Father wants all of his descendants to be there. I'm here to inform you of the news. Don't

forget to attend, and bring a gift too!"

Zhou Yang and his wife seemed very smug about it. Zhou Lie's expression sank.

A memory surfaced in Chu Feng's mind…

The Zhou family used to be wealthy and influential in Yanjing. Even though they declined in the later

years, Grandmaster Zhou remained influential, and to normal citizens, they were still considered well-

off.

Zhou Lie always had a headstrong personality. After a huge fight with Grandmaster Zhou, he left home

and joined the military, and he barely remained in contact for the past twenty years.

Zhou Lie's siblings exploited Grandmaster Zhou's connections and the remnants of the family fortune to

start businesses in Yanjing, and they enjoyed varying degrees of success. On the other hand, Zhou Lie

was satisfied with being a peasant, so none of his siblings respected him.

Zhou Lie was always the target of ridicule and mockery at the annual family gathering. That was the

only way his siblings knew how to feel superior about themselves.

That was why Zhou Lie had not been attending the gatherings for the past five years.

However, Grandmaster Zhou's 80th birthday was a momentous event. Even though Zhou Lie showed

Grandmaster Zhou no respect, Grandmaster Zhou was nonetheless his father.

Zhou Lie cared a lot about his reputation. He had to attend the birthday party because he did not want

other people to think that he was unfilial.

"I'm sure you won't miss Father's 80th birthday, right?" Zhou Yang flicked the cigarette in his hand and

waited for Zhou Lie's reaction.

Gao Shan picked up her teacup and said sarcastically, "That's right, Lie. It's been a few years since

everyone saw you. I'm sure they miss you very much. You wouldn't disappoint them again, right?"

Family gatherings were usually boring affairs, and they hoped that Zhou Lie would be there to provide

them with some entertainment.

Zhou Lie frowned so hard that his brows were in knots. He remained silent and did not say anything.