Chapter 126: Supplication

“Dad, I want to see Peng Min. She’s pregnant now, and I have to be by her side.” Huang Yu looked directly at his father and spoke frankly.

He had seen his father’s smile countless times before, but never once had it felt as unfamiliar as it did today.

“Is this strange distance because I’ve touched on some secrets, because I’ve learned about the things Dad does in private?” Huang Yu wondered silently.

“Didn’t we agree? During this time before she gives birth, you two cannot meet. This period is also a test for both of you,” Huang Tianhua said calmly.

Du Dan stood nearby, wanting to say something, but recalling what Huang Tianhua had said earlier, she swallowed her words.

She knew that sometimes being too direct would only backfire, so it was better to stay silent.

After all, thinking things through was not her strong suit. When it came to intelligence, she had absolute confidence in her man. Even the old heads in her family had been completely outwitted by him back then.

“I’ve thought about it for days, and I can’t wait that long.

Dad, why did you take her away and imprison her? Didn’t you say before that you wouldn’t interfere with my personal matters or my choice of girlfriends?

Were all those words you said to me lies?” Huang Yu looked at Huang Tianhua, his tone showing some agitation.

“Xiao Yu, how can you speak to your father like that?

This isn’t mainly about your father opposing it—it’s me who objects.

Do you know what kind of woman you’re involved with? She’s not worth your love; she doesn’t deserve you.

Even if it’s uncertain now whether the child she’s carrying is yours, even if it is confirmed later, I still won’t agree to you being with her,” Du Dan stood up firmly in opposition.

“Mom, why do you dislike her so much? Is it just because of her past? Is a person’s past really that important?” Huang Yu looked at his mother and asked.

“You’re not wrong, but that’s not the only reason. Of course, it’s one important reason. Another major reason is that she’s addicted to drugs—and she got you hooked too. That’s what I cannot accept at all. You can’t be with a drug addict.

Xiao Yu, you have to listen. That woman is not a good woman. Addicts are not to be trusted; they will ultimately ruin you.

Fortunately, your addiction is light, and you hired drug experts to help you quit. Although you’ve made great progress for now, the addiction remains and hasn’t been completely eradicated.

During this time, stay at home and don’t go anywhere. Focus on recovering and fully breaking free from the addiction,” Du Dan advised.

Her family was a prominent one in MD country, with many businesses under their name, including drug trafficking. She knew well how insane and untrustworthy addicts could be.

If Du Dan hadn’t mentioned the drug addiction, Huang Yu wouldn’t have thought of Li Jia and the tragedy that befell her family.

“Drug addiction? Ha, Mom, do you know where the drugs that got me addicted came from?” Huang Yu suddenly laughed, looking at his mother with a bitter and painful smile.

“I know. That’s why I never encouraged you to get involved in your father’s business. He has many enterprises that operate in the shadows. Your father and I will live our lives in darkness, but I want you to live in the light,” Du Dan said gently, looking at her son’s expression with a twinge of pain. She nodded, revealing no more secrets.

Huang Yu’s smile vanished instantly. He looked at his mother in surprise.

He had always believed that his mother was unaware of his father’s shady dealings, but now he realized that the only one kept in the dark was himself.

It was laughable that the reason he was kept ignorant was because Du Dan wanted him to live honorably and protect him from being tainted by such filth.

Huang Yu didn’t know whether to feel happy or upset.

He had never felt his parents so unfamiliar before.

“Mom, since you know, you should understand that my addiction, though partly related to Peng Min, actually stems from…” Huang Yu started, his gaze locking onto Huang Tianhua.

But just as he was about to reveal the true root cause, his words were abruptly cut off.

“Huang Yu, shut up!” Du Dan suddenly snapped at him.

Huang Yu was stunned. The words on his lips were silenced, and he turned to look at Du Dan.

“Xiao Yu, you’re still young and don’t understand anything. Don’t speak recklessly,” Du Dan’s anger vanished as quickly as it had appeared. She became gentle as if it had never existed.

“Don’t understand? Indeed, I don’t understand anything. I can’t figure it out,” Huang Yu said with a self-mocking smile.

“Xiao Yu, don’t be like this.

It’s all because of that despicable woman. She’s the one who ruined our family,” Du Dan said with rare anger, her concern for her son mingling with fury toward Peng Min, the root of all this.

Huang Yu immediately understood that the woman his mother was referring to was Peng Min.

He pleaded, “Mom, please, just let me see Peng Min.”

Du Dan looked at her son’s earnest plea, unwilling to refuse but unsure what to decide. She glanced at Huang Tianhua.

Since Du Dan had spoken up, Huang Tianhua had been quietly watching without saying a word. Seeing Du Dan look at him, he knew he could no longer remain silent.

“Xiao Yu, begging your mother won’t help. She doesn’t even know where Peng Min is.

Let’s not talk about this now. Since you’re back, just stay home for a few days.

As for Peng Min, rest assured, I won’t do anything to her for now,” Huang Tianhua said.

“Dad, I can stay home for now and not see Peng Min for the time being. But at least let me talk to her on the phone. Hearing her voice would put my mind at ease,” Huang Yu pleaded as a compromise.

He hadn’t heard from Peng Min in three days. His calls went unanswered. The only updates he had were from Huang Tianhua, and he didn’t know if they were true or false. How could he be at ease?

“All right, I’ll arrange for it right away,” Huang Tianhua said after a moment’s thought.

He knew that if he didn’t give in, Huang Yu would not relent today.

He didn’t refuse the phone call, and Du Dan merely furrowed her brows but ultimately did not oppose it.

Huang Yu made a few more requests, but seeing his parents’ firm stance and knowing it was pointless to continue, he left silently.

He decided to stay home for now, planning other ways to find out where Peng Min was and to speak to her. That was his minimum demand.

Ultimately, Huang Yu’s goal was to be with Peng Min, to accompany her, or at least to convince his parents to accept her.

He knew this wouldn’t be resolved overnight; it had to be a gradual process.

In truth, after putting himself in their shoes, he could somewhat understand why his parents opposed his relationship with Peng Min.

But understanding did not shake his determination to be with her.

Huang Yu had lost his greatest love once before; he did not want to lose Peng Min again.

“Tianhua, are you really going to arrange that brat to talk to Xiao Yu?” After Huang Yu left the room, Du Dan looked at Huang Tianhua and asked.

“You saw for yourself. This kid is stubborn. If I don’t agree, he might never stop. It’s just a call, no big deal. We can’t just crush them both. Things can’t be done too harshly all at once. It has to be gradual,” Huang Tianhua said, turning to look out the window thoughtfully.

Inside the manor villa.

Huang Yu’s room was almost unchanged from when he last left.

The room was spotless, without a speck of dust, clearly cleaned regularly, even during his long absences.

He lay on his familiar bed, lost in thought.

Not long after, a butler gently knocked on the door.

“Come in,” Huang Yu sat up and said.

The butler entered upon hearing this.

“Is there something you need?” Huang Yu asked.

“Master, dinner is ready. Madam asked me to call you to come eat,” the butler said respectfully.

“Got it. You may go ahead. I’ll be there after I freshen up,” Huang Yu nodded.

After the butler left, Huang Yu lay on the bed a while longer before getting up and leaving the room.

Dinner was sumptuous.

During the meal, the three did not mention Peng Min, and the atmosphere was harmonious, just like their meals in the past.

“Xiao Yu, this is your favorite dish. Eat more,” Du Dan smiled as she served him.

Huang Yu smiled back and ate bite after bite.

“At eight tonight, you may call Peng Min. The call should not exceed half an hour. That should be enough time to say what you need,” Huang Tianhua said near the end of the meal.

He wiped his mouth with a wet wipe after speaking.

Huang Yu nodded in acknowledgment, finished his last bites, put down his chopsticks, and told them he was done eating. Then he left the table and returned to his room.