Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1920 Changing Surname to Ye

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Dou Congtong took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart. Curiosity and trepidation mingled in her icy green eyes: "Mother, what exactly is the Chen family like? Everyone says that the Chen family is the number one family in the world. Now, in the Gao Ying competition, the Chen family members are dominating the competition and are even more outstanding."

"Such a large family... is it also full of intrigue and deceit, just like in the storybooks?"

She couldn't help but feel worried when she thought of the unpleasant things that had happened to her best friend Liao Xueyao's family.

Ye Sirong chuckled: "Silly girl, you've been reading too many stories. I can't speak for other families, but the Chen family... at least before I left, was definitely not like this."

"The competition there is indeed very fierce; resources, status, and opportunities must be earned through strength and contribution. But malicious backstabbing, stabbing in the back, and scheming for personal gain are strictly prohibited by clan rules and despised by the entire clan's atmosphere!"

"One of the fundamental principles of the Chen family is 'unity.' Internally, we are united against external forces, brothers of one mind; externally, we protect each other's shortcomings and uphold righteousness, sharing honor and disgrace. This is a family tradition engraved in our bones, and it is also the cornerstone that has enabled the Chen family to stand firm on the continent for thousands of years."

Dou Congtong blinked, somewhat surprised: "Huh? Really?"

This seemed quite different from the enormous behemoth she had imagined.

“Of course it’s true,” Ye Sirong affirmed.

She picked up the teacup beside her, gracefully brought it to her lips, and gently sipped the warm tea.

Setting down her teacup, she looked directly into her daughter's lake-blue eyes, her words carrying a deeper meaning: "Do you know why I'm telling you all this?"

Dou Congtong was slightly taken aback, then bit her lower lip, trying to follow her mother's train of thought, and tentatively replied, "Mother, are you... explaining the background and traditions of the Chen family to me? So that our communication with the Chen family, especially with other people, will be smoother and we can avoid unnecessary trouble caused by misunderstandings?"

A hint of approval flashed in Ye Sirong's eyes, and she nodded gently: "That's right. We need to get closer to the Chen family now and integrate into the Chen family system. In the past, although I was strict with you, you were still in a small family like the Dou family, and you lacked the atmosphere and environment of a large family with thousands of years of history and a strict system."

Her tone became serious, with a clear direction: "This has led to your personality being sincere, but also somewhat unruly and reckless. You act mostly based on your whims, lacking the discipline and depth that a scion of a prominent family should have."

"Now you are facing a huge and systematic top family. You must quickly adjust your mindset, deepen your understanding of the Chen family's background, rules, and style of doing things, as well as your own position in it, and strive to adapt and integrate into it."

The arrogance in Dou Congtong's eyes was replaced by seriousness, and she nodded vigorously: "Mother, I understand. I will be careful."

Looking at her daughter's solemn expression, Ye Sirong felt a sense of relief, but then said, "However..."

She changed the subject, her expression becoming more serious, "Before that, there's one more thing we need to do."

Dou Congtong asked in confusion, "What?"

Ye Sirong sat up straight and said seriously, "From now on, I should be called 'Madam Ye' in public. The identity of 'Madam Lin' has completed its historical mission."

As she spoke, she seemed to have shed some kind of shackle, and her eyes shone with a faint light.

Then, she looked at her daughter and said clearly, word by word, "And you... Tong'er, you will change your surname to 'Ye'."

"Why?!" Dou Congtong was stunned, this caught her off guard.

"The Treaty on the Ownership of Martial Souls on the Continent!" Ye Sirong's tone left no room for doubt. "Your martial soul is inherited from my Ye family's 'Lingyue Long-Eared Rabbit' and my mother clan's 'Pounding Pestle.' According to the treaty, you should rightfully bear the surname Ye!"

She paused, then continued, "More importantly, Tong'er, have you considered this? Given our current awkward situation, especially with your talent, returning to the Ye family is the best protection for you." "If you change your surname to Ye, the Ye family, the Yao family, and even the entire medical and martial arts lineage will naturally stand behind us because of your return. They will become your strongest support within the Chen family system, sparing no effort to support your growth, and even... Miss Su Rong's support."

"They know very well what a titled seed means!"

"I see..." she responded softly.

Dou Congtong fell silent. She was not an ignorant child; she understood the profound considerations in her mother's words.

This is not just about recognizing one's ancestors; it's a crucial move that determines the foundation she will establish in the Chen family and the resources she will receive.

The mother meticulously planned and executed each step with care, tearing a gap through the seemingly hopeless situation. She could not let him down.

A ripple quietly spread across the depths of Dou Congtong's icy green eyes.

To be honest, she harbored a secret expectation—

First, there is the joy of breaking free from the cage.

Over the years, her life in the Dou family had been like walking on thin ice, which had squeezed her social circle into a cramped and suffocating space.

It is a great privilege to be able to step into such a magnificent place as the Chen family and interact and connect with more people of the same age.

Look at the Chen family members who came today; they are all outstanding. She will surely benefit greatly from being in the same family as them.

She even felt a sense of camaraderie within the family, a feeling of brotherhood and unity. Just imagining that vibrant, everyday life made her fingertips tremble slightly, and a strange, tingling excitement welled up in her chest.

Secondly, there is the yearning to return to one's bloodline.

She had never met the family members and relatives her mother mentioned. Even the faces of her maternal grandparents were only vaguely outlined in her mother's scattered recollections.

A slight sweat glistened on her palms, which felt faintly warm, as if she were sensing distant relatives she had never met—what would those people who shared the same blood with her look like?
More importantly, she was finally able to stand tall!

The suppressed soul power surged and roared through her meridians. Changing her surname to Ye and acknowledging her ancestors, she would no longer need to hide it.

She wanted to stand tall and proud before everyone to vindicate her father—the sheer joy of this triumph made her heart pound.

And finally... her mother's words, "a seed with a title," instantly ignited her deep-seated ambition.

Title Douluo!
Becoming a Title Douluo is the childhood dream of any Soul Master.

Who hasn't gazed at that cloud throne in their childhood? Now, this once unattainable dream has a clear path.

A thousand emotions surged within me, ultimately transforming into a firm force at my fingertips.

Ye Sirong looked at her daughter, her eyes softening: "Next, we'll go see your father..."

Dou Congtong raised her hand and gripped her mother's slightly cool hand tightly. Gazing into her mother's eyes, she said, word by word, "Yes! Mother, let's do it together!"

(End of this chapter)