Chapter 18 (part 2)

The surprise had been great when a few nights earlier, Chun Chu had found himself within walking distance of Adam again. That evening at the embassy, he had found out a lot about the Carter family.

He had unwittingly witnessed a great deal of praise for them. From the comments of some of the guests, his son-in-law was a very influential person, and his three grandchildren were outstanding in the academic, artistic, and professional fields. All worthy of praise and respect. He could not say that about the four family members at his side.

Chun Chu turned to look at his daughter's anxious face, nodded abruptly, and said, "Shàng Wèi does not sanction any union."

"What does that mean? What does that deviant kid have to do with it? You should talk to Old Lin about this." The woman remarked in annoyance.

"Old Lin said we can't expect anything from his firstborn."

"Well! There's still Shèngli. After all, he's going into the family business too. Plus,