Chapter 349: For the Monster (11)

"Once you're married and have money, we'll get a better residence so you can comfortably focus on your studies..."

Mrs. Chu prattled on, a mix of complaints and expectations, as she held her son's hand and spoke at length.

She had originally been quite satisfied with her son's fiancee.

Pretty, gentle in temperament, knowledgeable, and most importantly, the daughter of an official's family.

If it hadn't been for the old master, who passed away long ago, owing a great debt to the Mu Family, and if the children hadn't been betrothed at such a young age,

there's no way such a fine match would have fallen into the lap of their Chu Family.

Who could have known that the Mu Family, once on par with the Chu Family, would rise step by step over the years, and now the difference between the two was like heaven and earth?

The Mu Family's fortunes were ever on the rise, while the Chu Family had fallen into increasing decrepitude.