The ugly truths within great families are, more often than not, enough to make one’s skin crawl. Yet, over the course of millions of years, the vast majority of people have become accustomed to them. Even infighting among family members is nothing out of the ordinary. When a family grows large and resources are limited, who doesn't want a larger share? A larger share means greater strength, and greater strength leads to even more resources. The strong not only empower themselves but can also shelter their kin. Therefore, as long as one can secure more resources, "shameless" is merely a mild term.
Of course, there are those who find it intolerable, and there are many such people. Many in the younger generation of these families detest the ways of their elders. Consequently, all sorts of rebellions emerge—some truly unexpected. There have even been instances where the younger generation has toppled the older, who had gone too far. It is a kaleidoscopic, endless cycle!
In such an environment, genuine affection becomes exceptionally precious. Just like Geng Zhi, who, as a "useless" person, had been mocked and humiliated since childhood. If it weren't for Geng Wan’an, he wouldn't even know how he had survived. He had naturally heard many disgusting tales from other great families. The more he heard, the more he cherished the bond between father and son. Seeing his father come to the Hantang world because of him made him feel both angry and sorrowful. But before, as a good-for-no…
Chapter 424