The autumn wind rustled!
The closer he got to the dining hall, the more nervous Wang Chong felt. Most likely, the more one loses someone, the more they know how precious they are.
In his previous life, he was muddle-headed, unconcerned about anything and didn't care about anything. It was hard to imagine that just going to a meal would make him feel nervous.
"This should be the feeling of homesickness."
Wang Chong thought. Raising his head, he saw two large doors with lion heads. In front of him was the dining hall.
The Wang Clan wasn't a noble clan, so it didn't have strict rules. However, it was still a clan of ministers and generals. Even though his mother didn't set down many rules, there were still rules of a large clan.
There were many children in the clan, and no matter who it was, including his father, as long as they were still in the capital, they had to have a meal together. Everyone gathered around a large table and ate happily.
This was the last day after Wang Chong was grounded. In the past seven days, it was also the first time the family had a meal together. However, this wasn't what Wang Chong cared about.
If there were no accidents, his father should have returned by now. Due to his official position, his father left early and returned late every day. Even though he was his son, he couldn't see him whenever he wanted to.
After that incident, his father would quickly leave the capital and return to the military camp. He probably wouldn't be able to see him for at least half a year.
If he wanted to stop that incident and change the fate of the clan, this family gathering was his best chance, as well as his last chance.
However, would his father believe in him?
Thinking of himself, Wang Chong fell silent.
In his previous life, he thought of himself as a transmigrator who was frivolous and played around with life. He had done far too many ridiculous things.
In the beginning, he wanted to be a wanderer in this world, so he spent every night outside and made a bunch of scoundrels.
The 'Ma Zhou' that his little sister mentioned was one of them.
In his previous life, Wang Chong had a straightforward personality. He didn't have many scheming thoughts. He thought that they were friends and should be honest with each other. Who would have thought that these spoiled brats like him were so scheming? On the surface, they called each other brothers, but stabbed each other in the back.
These fellows used his name to commit all sorts of atrocities outside. In the end, there was even an incident of him forcibly abducting a woman in broad daylight.
If it was anything else, it would have been fine, but "forcibly abducting a civilian girl" was too much. Even his father, who led the troops outside and rarely disciplined him, could not stand it anymore. When he learned of this matter, he flew into a rage and rushed back from the encampment overnight.
Because of this, Wang Chong was placed in confinement for seven days.
On this matter, his father was completely disappointed in him. Although he had been rebellious and abnormal for a long period of time after he had transmigrated and did some outrageous things, he had not fallen to such an extent.
But forcibly abducting a girl …
This had already challenged his father's bottom line. From then on, his father had completely given up on him and no longer cared about him.
Wang Chong only learned of this matter a long time after it had happened. Being tricked by Ma Zhou and the other bastards using his name, Wang Chong was extremely depressed.
However, he couldn't say these things. If it wasn't for his poor judgment, how could he have been tricked by others? With his father and mother's current mood, no matter what he said, they probably wouldn't listen to him.
What could an ignorant and incompetent hedonistic son of rich parents do? What decent things could he say?
Thinking of this, Wang Chong's heart was extremely bitter. He had to swallow the bitter fruit that he had sown!
"No matter what, I can't continue being a bastard. No matter what, I have to change my father's impression of me. "
Wang Chong knew that if he wanted to change his parents' prejudices, this family gathering was his last chance. No matter what, he had to let them understand that he was no longer the same person as before.
He had to slowly win back their confidence in him.
Wang Chong took a deep breath. He already knew what to do.
"Young master!"
The doors of the Lion Head Residence were tightly shut. Upon seeing Wang Chong walking over, the two well-built guards at the entrance immediately bowed and greeted him.
The two of them had the backs of a bear and they stood there like iron towers. With a single look, one could tell that they were elite soldiers on the battlefield.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Wang Chong stopped by the two of them and thanked them sincerely.
He recognized the two guards. They were handpicked by his father from the military camp and were stationed in the residence.
A long journey tests the stamina of a horse, and time reveals a person's heart. In his previous life, Wang Chong didn't care about the names of these guards. Even when a huge change occurred in the residence and all of the guards and servants were dismissed, only these two guards and a few other servants remained.
Until the arrival of the Chaotic Tide, these two guards died just like the thousands of others. Even until their deaths, they still carried out their duties loyally.
It was then that Wang Chong remembered their names. One of them was Shen Hai and the other was Meng Long. They were the most loyal guards in the residence.
"Young master?"
The two guards stared at Wang Chong with astonishment in their eyes. In the past, this young master had always been arrogant and unruly. He would never speak to guards like them.
Yet, this time, he actually took the initiative to greet them. This was the first time in his life!
The two of them could see the astonishment in each other's eyes.
Wang Chong knew what they were thinking about. He chuckled and didn't explain. Rome wasn't built in a single day. His previous image was too terrible, and it was difficult to change it in a short period of time.
However, once the first step was taken, there would be a second step. Sooner or later, they would realize that they had changed.
Placing his hands on the lion head door knocker, Wang Chong pushed it open forcefully and walked in. The creaking of the door was extremely loud in the hall.
"Smells good!"
Wang Chong walked in, and before he could even get a good look, he could already smell the thick aroma of food that made one's mouth water. In the huge room, there was a huge table that could accommodate a dozen people. More than twenty sumptuous dishes were placed on it.
"It's been a long time since I've eaten such a sumptuous meal."
Being enticed by the fragrance, Wang Chong also felt his stomach churning. Thinking back on his seven days of confinement, his meals had always been bland. How could it be so sumptuous?
However, even though the dishes were sumptuous, the atmosphere in the hall wasn't right.
Wang Chong was taken aback. Lifting his head to take a glance, he saw his father and mother sitting by the side of the long table. Both of their faces were dark, and neither of them were looking at him.
Even though the fragrance of the dishes permeated the air, the two of them didn't move at all. Only the gluttonous little sister by the side had her head buried in the table. With a pair of chopsticks in one hand and a bowl in the other, she opened her mouth and ate furiously. Her two ponytails were trembling by the side of the table, but her ponytails were nowhere to be seen.
The little sister of the Wang Family had two hobbies. One was to eat, and the other was to play.
The first time Wang Chong saw her eat, he was almost scared to death. How was this a little girl? She was clearly a starving beast.
However, thinking about her astounding strength, Wang Chong felt relieved.
In the family, only his little sister was allowed to eat without following the meal schedule. However, in the past, when his little sister ate, her bowl would be clinking noisily. However, this time, her mouth was wide open, but no sound came out. Clearly, she knew that the atmosphere wasn't right.
The entire hall was deathly silent.
"You! Die! Set! Dead! "
His little sister held her bowl, and as she ate furiously, she threw a pitiful gaze at him from afar. She could already see the tragic fate of her brother.
Even though the little girl was innocent, she was extremely vengeful. She hadn't forgotten that her brother had lied to her previously!
Wang Chong didn't have the time to bother with his irritating little sister. He knew that even though his father and mother had released him, this matter wasn't over yet.
"Father, mother!"
Wang Chong did not do as he usually did, silently sitting at the table and burying his head in his food like an ostrich. Instead, he circled around the table and stopped at the side of his father and mother.
Upon seeing Wang Chong's actions, his little sister's mouth was agape.
What was her little brother doing? Didn't he know that her father and mother were in a fit of rage? Wasn't he courting death by walking over at this moment?
However, something that shocked the Wang family's little sister even more happened.
"… I know that I was in the wrong this time around. In the future, I will sever all ties with those people in the past, and I won't associate with them anymore. "
Wang Chong lowered his head and said.
Pak da!
The Wang Family's little sister raised her chopsticks and stared at her brother's serious face. She was so shocked that her lower jaw nearly fell to the ground. What was going on? Her brother actually took the initiative to admit his mistake?
Did she hear wrongly?
Rubbing her eyes, the Wang Family's little sister confirmed that she didn't hear wrongly.
In the hall, the heavy, heavy, and stone-like atmosphere suddenly loosened. At the head of the table, there was a beautiful middle-aged woman wearing a large peony green gauze gown, with her hair combed, looking dignified and elegant. Her face twitched, and a trace of extreme surprise flashed in her eyes.
This child actually took the initiative to admit his mistake?
Zhao Shu Hua couldn't believe her ears. She had tried to reprimand him for this matter countless of times, but he didn't listen to her at all. He didn't even care about confinement and beatings.
There were times when Zhao Shu Hua felt that she was a failure as a mother. This made her depressed in private, but she didn't show it in front of her children.
But this time, he actually took the initiative to apologize. Could it be that this child has really changed?
In that instant, Zhao Shu Hua lost her composure.
She hoped that her child had really changed, but she was afraid that this was just her wishful thinking. After all, his previous performance was simply too poor.
"You unfilial son! Do you still admit your mistake? "
A cold voice sounded. It was Wang Chong's father, Wang Yan, who spoke by the side. Wang Chong's father had a dignified expression and a pair of blazing eyes. Sitting there, it felt as though a spear had pierced through his body, exerting a powerful pressure on one.
In the 《Book of Rites》, 'The father is benevolent and the son is filial', but Wang Chong felt immense pressure. Wang Chong knew that this was the result of his father concealing his aura.
"What are you saying? Can't Chong-er repent? Didn't you hear him admit his mistake? "
Zhao Shu Hua was worried that Wang Chong was just trying to cheer her up, but upon hearing Father Wang's words, she immediately felt displeased. It was a rule of the royal court that women weren't allowed to interfere in politics. Zhao Shu Hua had never interfered in Father Wang's political and military affairs.
However, Father Wang was often away from home, so the four children and the huge residence were all managed by Madam Wang. In terms of educating the children, Madam Wang had absolute authority.
Even though Father Wang was the commander of the army on the battlefield, he wasn't able to influence Madam Wang in this aspect.
Even though Wang Chong's head was lowered, he could clearly see through his father's expression. Even though Father Wang Yan's face was still cold and he didn't even look at him, his expression seemed to have warmed up a little. He wasn't as rigid and tense as before.
Clearly, his apology wasn't completely useless.
"Father, you are right. Chong-er was too mischievous and foolish in the past, causing father and mother to worry. In the future, Chong-er will definitely turn over a new leaf. "
Wang Chong lowered his head and said.
Those words caused Father Wang and Mother Wang to raise their heads simultaneously. The both of them could see the shock in each other's eyes. It was one thing for this unfilial son to apologize previously, but this time around, he didn't retort even after being reprimanded by them. This was as though the sun had risen from the west.
It might be a coincidence if it happened once, but it might not be the same the second time. Could it be that this unfilial son had really changed and realized his mistakes?
"Chong-er, don't listen to your father. Hurry and sit down. How can you keep a straight face when we are eating together? "
Mother Wang hurriedly instructed.
Wang Chong replied with an 'un' before returning to his seat. Obediently, he lowered his head, not moving at all. Since Father Wang and Mother Wang hadn't moved their chopsticks yet, Wang Chong didn't move either.
When Father Wang and Mother Wang saw this, they were shocked.
"This child has really changed."
At this moment, the one who felt the most gratified was Mother Wang Zhao Shu Hua.
Who didn't wish for their son to become a dragon and their daughter to become a phoenix?
However, this child's behavior was simply too heartbreaking. Could it be that their prayers were answered and this child had really grown up?
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