The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 957: Chapter 956: Changing the Family Name

”Sister Zhao, did the person you sent over leave yet?” Just as Yue Qingshan mentioned the Shangguan Family, Su Changfeng remembered he still hadn’t dealt with this matter.

After all, during this period, Su Changfeng had been immersed in joy, wholeheartedly focused on his precious daughter, leaving other matters unconsidered, casting them far from his mind.

”Them? I see the van is still outside, perhaps they haven’t left yet.” Zhao Xiaona pondered and replied.

Upon hearing Zhao Xiaona’s words, Su Changfeng rose from the sofa. Even after several days, they were still here, indicating something important or another agenda. However, what surprised him was how patiently they waited without disturbing him.

Su Changfeng stepped out through his villa’s door and walked outside.

As the person in the van had been watching, they got out of the vehicle as soon as Su Changfeng opened the door.

Greeting Su Changfeng, he clasped his hands respectfully, clearly showing great deference.

”Did Shangguan Sichen leave you here with a message for me?” Su Changfeng asked calmly.

”Mr. Shangguan wanted me to convey that the month’s time has come and he won’t restrain you anymore, so you’re free to leave the Cowpen District or go elsewhere at your discretion. Additionally, Mr. Shangguan hopes for a conversation with you amidst your busy schedule, and if you’re occupied, he’ll come to you.” The man relayed Shangguan Sichen’s message meticulously, conveying respect for Su Changfeng, even more than for Shangguan Sichen.

All of this was instructed by Shangguan Sichen, who understood that the present-day Su Changfeng was no longer the person he used to be, and had a crucial role concerning the Shangguan Family. Therefore, it was not the time for posturing before Su Changfeng, leading to such humble gestures.

Though taken aback by these words, Su Changfeng didn’t show it.

Su Changfeng’s surprise stemmed from Shangguan Sichen’s actions. Having sent his daughter back personally and being so courteous towards him seemed unimaginable.

”Does Shangguan Sichen want me to take their surname?” Su Changfeng inquired. He was aware that Shangguan Sichen sought this, having previously discussed it with him. Shangguan Sichen hoped he could lead the Shangguan Family forward.

Lending him the chance to become Mr. Wu’s Direct Disciple was an effort to elevate the Shangguan Family to become the foremost in the secular world. Although linked by some blood to the Shangguan Family, he was ultimately a Ye, not a Shangguan, hence his question.

”Mr. Ye, that’s not the case. Mr. Shangguan anticipated your question, advising there’s no need to worry about surnames; should you accept being the Shangguan Family’s head, he’d allow the Shangguan Family to adopt your surname without hesitating.” The man respectfully answered Su Changfeng’s query.

Despite his emotional control, especially around outsiders, Su Changfeng was astonished by the man’s words.

Shangguan Sichen’s willingness to change the Shangguan surname meant a significant shift for a noble family like the Shangguan.

Though usually shrewd and clairvoyant, Su Changfeng was genuinely surprised by this sacrifice. He hadn’t realized Shangguan Sichen’s readiness to sacrifice for the Shangguan Family’s entry into Tuo Shi.

How often is a man judged by his women, wealth, and status? Such is the pursuit of men.

To Shangguan Sichen, women are numerous, the Shangguan Family is immensely wealthy. With incomparable riches, he holds little interest in these. Yet for that final pursuit, Shangguan Sichen strives relentlessly.

Su Changfeng struggled to grasp Shangguan Sichen’s mindset, unable to empathize due to lacking Shangguan Sichen’s perspective.

Shangguan Sichen had indeed grown indifferent to worldly matters but yearned deeply for ties to Tuo Shi, unseen masters he’d yet to touch. Perhaps only he knew how intensely he wished the Shangguan Family to affiliate with Tuo Shi, even as a subsidiary, celebrating any connection.

Over decades, Shangguan Sichen had devoted significant effort, evidenced by Purgatory Prison, a testament to his drive for the Shangguan Family’s swift entry into Tuo Shi.

Time is unforgiving; Shangguan Sichen was aged, partially buried in yellow earth, with time left countable on one hand. The less time he had, the more he longed for the Shangguan Family’s entry into Tuo Shi, willing to pay ever-increasing costs.

Though the Shangguan surname carried ancestral legacy, its value paled against the official entry into Tuo Shi.

Su Changfeng chuckled. ”Frankly, the name Ye Yichen sounds rather odd.”

The man beside him remained unfazed by Su Changfeng’s renaming of Shangguan Sichen. Being trusted to interact meant reliability, as he had loyally served Shangguan Sichen for many years, maintaining a composed demeanor.

Having stayed long by Shangguan Sichen’s side, he understood Su Changfeng’s significance.

”Sounds alright to me,” the man replied with a smile.

Su Changfeng shrugged. Ye Yichen didn’t quite ring true, and the man’s deliberately agreeable response suggested Shangguan Sichen’s clandestine preparation.

”Well, relay to Shangguan Sichen that I’ll meet him soon if available. If there’s nothing else, you’re free to go; resting in the van couldn’t be comfortable for you.” Su Changfeng commented nonchalantly.