NOVGO.NET Chapter 913: 372: The Sea Witch of the Four Seas
Chapter 913: Chapter 372: The Sea Witch of the Four Seas
There’s something to ask for, and what it is, goes without saying.
Su Mo didn’t hesitate and directly led the group, following behind Ding Luo, into the inner hall.
They traversed doorways and passages, and finally arrived at a courtyard.
Wang Chaosheng and Wang Chengying were as anxious as ants on a hot pan.
They were pacing around in frenzy.
Before they even approached, Wang Chengying was heard angrily saying to Wang Chaosheng:
“If you hadn’t taken a concubine and done things that harm your morality, how would Wan’er have gotten into trouble?
“And now look, your concubine is gone, and my sister has been taken away.
“What are we to do now?”
“Nonsense, you’re simply talking nonsense.”
Wang Chaosheng was panting heavily; after all, he was old, belonging to the kind whose addiction exceeds what his body can handle.
The entire day of socializing had already left him mentally exhausted.
At this moment, seeing his son speak this way, though extremely angry, he spoke somewhat feebly.
He just said, gasping:
“What does this have to do with my taking a concubine?
“I took a concubine because we were mutually affectionate.
“There’s a saying, ‘Beautiful maiden, the gentleman pursues.’
“I am a devoted lover; she is a willing concubine, naturally a perfect union, how could this harm morality?
“Moreover, you’ve already forbidden me from touching her.
“The words you said were so unpleasant, saying things like after I’m gone, she might meet a noble person and have a good future.
“Are you wishing for my death?
“But did I ever argue with you?
“You are my son; no matter how you speak, I won’t argue with you, but listen, what are you saying?
“Do you think I want Wan’er to be in trouble?
“How absurd!!”
Wang Chengying wanted to say something more, but Su Mo and his group had already reached the door.
He immediately swallowed his words.
Su Mo glanced around the hall and saw besides the tense father and son, who seemed as if they wanted to spit in each other’s face, there were three unfamiliar faces waiting on one side.
The man standing in the center was dressed in black, with a rugged face, his hands hidden in black gloves, seemingly harboring mystery.
At this moment, he was looking helplessly at the father-son quarrel, wanting to speak several times but ending up silent.
On the right stood a woman in her thirties, dressed neatly, with a hemp rope tying up her hair that hung down in a long braid.
Her plain white outfit highlighted a decent figure.
She was scrutinizing the room’s details, completely ignoring the father-son conflict.
On the left, however, was an old man.
He was skinny and unkempt, appearing somewhat dirty and shabby.
He was holding a copper tobacco pipe, puffing away occasionally, glancing at the father and son, a playful glint in his eyes, yet when he lowered his head, a slight frown appeared, clearly in a dilemma.
When Su Mo and his group arrived, they immediately drew the attention of everyone in the hall.
Everyone focused their eyes on them.
Wang Chengying quickly clasped his fists:
“Su, the Chief of the Escort.”
Wang Chaosheng, also disregarding the argument with his son, surveyed Su Mo briefly before nodding, saying:
“Su, the Chief of the Escort, please come inside and sit; today’s situation is rather embarrassing for you to witness.”
Apart from those three, the old man had invited guests from all over today and had a drink with Su Mo.
So it’s not like they were unfamiliar.
Only unclear about why his son called this young man here at this moment?
But such matters couldn’t be asked in front of a guest.
Having spent his life in business, he was always adept at handling situations beautifully.
Behind closed doors, he could argue with his son as much as he liked.
Opening the door and facing outsiders, he must always consider his son’s pride.
It wasn’t necessary to mock or disdain his son’s guest.
He must consider his son’s face and treat the guest as an honored guest.
Thus, he was very courteous.
Su Mo clasped his fists:
“Not at all, Master Wang, you are too kind.
“I wonder why you suddenly invited me, what has happened?”
He feigned ignorance despite understanding.
He had heard clearly and understood the entire conversation between the servants and father-son, knowing that someone in the family was missing.
They wanted him to help.
However, he couldn’t speak of it; since he had eavesdropped, stating it outright would be too shocking.
From such a distance, with servants hiding their movements, and he still heard it…
Would anyone dare discuss things privately in the future?
Wang Chengying, hearing Su Mo’s inquiry, sighed:
“Su, the Chief of the Escort, to be honest, my old ‘unreformed’ father…”
“Cough, cough, cough.”
Wang Chaosheng hurriedly coughed.
Wang Chengying nodded fiercely: “My father!”
He spoke these two words with gritted teeth, exceptionally loud:
“…My father took a concubine, and now this girl in distress is missing.
“Now even my sister is missing.
“We are truly at our wits’ end.
“Su, the Chief of the Escort, with supreme martial arts, a dragon among men, at this juncture, I dare not trouble you with anything else, but only wish for your advice.
“Wang Chengying is most grateful!!”
Speaking, he bowed deeply.
Wang Chaosheng squinted at his son, feeling something amiss.
No matter how highly regarded this young man, his son shouldn’t be treating him this way.