C90 Aunt!!

"Aiyo, once you get a wife, you forget all about your family, huh..."

"Oh, I'm heartbroken..."

The sight of Cen Cen on the verge of tears was incredibly moving.

Most people would have crumbled under the pressure, but Chu Yi's resolve was unshakable. He was not one to be easily swayed.

"Who exactly are you?"

Chu Yi had regained his cool.

"Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you."

Cen Cen's demeanor suddenly turned serious.

"Chu Yi, we should really head back. Otherwise, we'll miss dinner."

Chu Yi's brow furrowed, yet he remained silent. Meanwhile, Lee Zi approached and firmly grasped Chu Yi's hand.

Cen Cen was at a loss for words. "Hey, hey, hey, I did save your lives, remember?"

"If it weren't for me, your little wife here would have been carted off by those jerks from Adirang Academy. You don't have to thank me, but treating me like an enemy... that's just too much."

"I might actually start crying if you keep this up..."

Chu Yi was immediately beset by a headache.

He wouldn't have minded if the other person was just being assertive. After all, good looks don't give anyone the right to be insolent in front of Chu Yi.

But as it stood...

She was right; he did owe her a favor.

Chu Yi's expression fell. "Listen, Miss—"

Cen Cen shot him a glare.

Chu Yi gestured dismissively. "Fine, Cen Cen, what is it that you really want?"

Without another word, he just spread his hands with an innocent look.

"I just want you to come home."

"My father wants to meet you, that's the main thing..."

Cen Cen said, her face flushed with shyness.

Chu Yi could feel his temples throbbing.

"You said you were done teasing us, didn't you?"

Cen Cen looked even more innocent. "I'm not teasing you now. It's true—my dad really does want to meet you..."

"I want to see your grandpa!"

Chu Yi finally lost his patience and burst out.

If Lee Zi weren't there, Chu Yi might have entertained a bit of banter, but not now...

Chu Yi felt Lee Zi's intense gaze and his heart raced with unease.

"Do you really want to meet my uncle?"

Cen Cen's face took on a mysterious air.

"I think you'd rather not meet him. That old guy is bad news!"

Something seemed to strike Cen Cen, and her beautiful face twisted with indignation.

"If there's nothing else, we should be going."

"Thank you for your assistance this time. I, Chu Yi, won't forget this favor."

Chu Yi took Lee Zi by the hand, ready to leave.

'Damn it, if I can't beat him, surely I can still run away?'

"Cen Cen, do you actually know Chu Yi?"

Lee Guoqiang couldn't contain his curiosity any longer and finally spoke up.

He held a great deal of respect for his teacher.

Cen Cen glanced at Chu Yi and then at Lee Guoqiang, nodding slightly: "Yes."

"Our families have met many times."

Lee Guoqiang was taken aback.

While others might not be aware of the so-called Demoness Cen Cen's true identity, Lee Guoqiang was acutely aware.

Her family had not only met Chu Yi but met him frequently.

And Chu Yi was clueless...

This could only mean one thing: her family had been keeping an eye on Chu Yi for quite some time...

At that moment, Lee Guoqiang's view of Chu Yi shifted.

Being on the radar of the Cen family undoubtedly signified a great deal.

Previously, in Lee Guoqiang's eyes, Chu Yi was—

Well, he hadn't paid much attention before.

Even after he started paying attention, Lee Guoqiang simply saw Chu Yi as a decent student.

Just decent, nothing more.

But now...

"Why are you interested in him?"

Cen Cen smiled gently, her charm effortless, yet so compelling that few could withstand it.

Chu Yi and Lee Zi stopped in their tracks, turning to look.

Chu Yi was also eager to know the reason.

"Why?"

"It's quite simple..."

Cen Cen's gaze softened as she looked at Chu Yi.

"Because..."

"My father is longing for a grandson."

The mention of a grandson turned Chu Yi's face pitch black.

Lee Guoqiang was torn between laughter and concern: "Cen Cen, please, no jokes."

"Your father wanting a grandson, what does that have to do with Chu Yi?"

Lee Guoqiang's voice cut off abruptly.

It seemed as though he had just realized something.

"You mean, he is—"

Lee Guoqiang's voice faltered as he pointed at Chu Yi.

Chu Cencen gave a nonchalant shrug. "That's right, Teacher. It's exactly as you're thinking..."

"His father, Chu Xiong, is my dad's youngest son, and also my fifth brother."

"And me? I'm this little rascal's aunt..."

Suddenly, there was complete silence.

Lee Guoqiang fell quiet, and so did Chu Yi.

But there was a difference between them.

Lee Guoqiang wore a look of deep contemplation, while Chu Yi's complexion fluctuated between pale and flushed.

The stunning woman before him was his...

Aunt?

Lee Guoqiang and Lee Zi were taken aback, and Chu Yi was just as stunned.

Initially, Chu Yi had wanted to outright deny it, but then he remembered a phone call from his mother.

It seemed, perhaps, likely...

That he had a grandfather...

Chu Yi was in disarray, his gaze fixed on Chu Cencen—

Or rather, he couldn't take his eyes off her.

Had Chu Yi behaved like this before, Lee Zi probably wouldn't have let him off easy.

But now...

It wasn't just Chu Yi who was looking; everyone's eyes were darting back and forth between Chu Yi and Chu Cencen.

Previously unnoticed, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that the two bore a striking resemblance!

If Chu Yi grew out his hair and applied a bit of makeup...

Damn!

He would be the spitting image of another Chu Cencen!

"So, Little Chu Yi, are you ready to come home with me now?"

"Old man—"

"Oh, your grandfather is very eager to meet you..."

Truth be told, Chu Cencen was feeling rather helpless.

Her fifth brother was headstrong, too upset to consider returning home.

And the old man? He was no better, acting just like a petulant child.

For twenty years, they'd been at an impasse, neither willing to back down.

Aside from the brief moments when their mother returned, and they'd put on a show of unity, they were like day and night, utterly incompatible.

Chu Cencen had assumed that only her mother's return to Earth might soften the strained father-son relationship. Yet, who could have predicted that Chu Yi would suddenly come into his own in such an impressive way?

The Chu family's interest in Chu Yi was unparalleled compared to others.

From a young age, every single thing Chu Yi did was under their watchful eye.

While some might see Chu Yi as a natural-born genius, always concealing his true abilities, the Chu family knew better.

Becoming a genius overnight, or rather, a prodigy, without a reasonable explanation could easily stir up significant trouble.

The Chu family patriarch realized they could not delay any longer and decided to call Chu Yi in for a talk. The primary goal was to provide Chu Yi with a background and to clarify the sudden surge in his abilities.

Naturally, they were curious about Chu Yi's sudden transformation, but it was mere curiosity.

The Chu family wasn't concerned about Chu Yi's secrets. After all, he was one of their own, and the sole male heir in three generations of the Chu family!

It's no exaggeration to say that if Chu Yi were to rejoin the Chu family, his status would certainly be the lowest among his generation.

Yes, the very bottom.

There was no helping it; the burly men of the Chu family doted on their daughters.

Even though Chu Yi was the only male in three generations, few in the family paid him any mind.

Had Chu Yi been a girl, Chu Cencen imagined that the old man and her uncles would have been eager to welcome him back with open arms!

Upon further reflection, Chu Cencen suddenly thought of her grandmother.

If Chu Yi's grandmother were to return, maybe his status would see a change.

But as things stood...

Chu Cencen gave Chu Yi a peculiar look.

She was the youngest in the second generation of the Chu family.

How young?

Over half of her nieces from the third generation were older than her!

The others were much too young.

As a result, Chu Cencen had been the target of teasing all her life. Now with a nephew who wasn't quite her brother, she'd be remiss not to have a little fun with him.

Chu Yi was completely flustered, and Lee Zi, standing to the side, was at a loss for words.

Moments before, they were romantic rivals, each wishing to be rid of the other, and now, in an instant, they were related.

This kind of thing...

Hmm?

No, that's not right!

"Chu Yi, how come I've never heard Uncle and Aunt mention they had other family members?"

Lee Zi eyed Chu Yi with a hint of suspicion.

Chu Yi offered a wry smile, not in the mood to speculate on Lee Zi's thoughts. "Had you asked me a month ago, I probably would have been just as clueless as you. But now..."

Chu Cencen's eyes sparkled. "Did Fifth Brother tell you?" If Chu Xiong had shared this with Chu Yi, it would mean that Chu Xiong was ready to mend fences with their father. Chu Cencen was aware that both were incredibly stubborn; despite their obvious concern for each other, neither would ever admit it out loud. Yet, if they were provided with an opportunity to back down gracefully, all issues could be resolved!

Shaking his head, Chu Yi explained, "There was a bit of an incident at home. I only learned about it while overhearing my mother's phone conversation outside the door that day."

Chu Cencen fell silent, then exhaled deeply. "I should've known it would take Mom to sort things out..." His grandmother, perhaps?

Chu Yi felt a momentary daze. In his past life, he had never known of any relatives beyond his parents. But upon returning, he suddenly had grandparents, four uncles, and a young aunt. Was this world truly different?

No, that couldn't be it. Chu Yi hadn't given it much thought before, so he hadn't noticed anything amiss. But reflecting on it now, his parents' behavior in his previous life did seem somewhat odd. It was as if they were concealing something from him. Their actions had hinted at it, but at the time, Chu Yi had never considered these things, so they were overlooked. Now, thinking back, it seemed there were indeed some unresolved issues.

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