Chapter 721: Chapter 723: If Not Him, Then Who?
This situation shocked everyone in the room. They all didn’t know why Chu Lian reacted like this. The atmosphere had just been so good moments ago, how did things turn hostile again in the blink of an eye?
Wang Xiangxiang quickly walked over to Chu Lian’s side, "Husband, what is this? What on earth has happened?"
Chu Lian did not speak, just looked furious.
Han Yongsheng straightened the clothes that had just been grabbed and stood up straight, speaking out, "Master Chu, what is the meaning of this?"
"You know very well what you’ve done," Chu Lian said.
"Ha, I really don’t know. I would ask Master Chu to enlighten me," Han Yongsheng scoffed with a laugh, now also angry. He, the biggest victim, had chosen to endure for the sake of the bigger picture. And what act was this heir of the Chu Family putting on now?
Chu Lian still did not state the reason but continued angrily, "See the guest out. We of the Chu family do not welcome you."
Both parties just stared at each other like this, and the scene nearly collapsed. Seeing this, Yang Ming quickly stepped forward, "What on earth happened? Let’s all sit down and talk this through. We had just reconciled, so why are we at each other’s throats again now?"
Chu Lian glanced at Yang Ming, "Yang Ming, do not interfere with this matter, it’s between the two of us."
"Ha, what exactly have I done to make you so angry? Come on, say it, let everyone hear," Han Yongsheng said.
Han Yongsheng stood his ground, showing no intention of leaving. If he left, it would imply his tacit admission; he was known for his integrity. Except for the engagement gift he had sent to Miss Wang before their marriage, he really couldn’t think of any other beef he might have with the young master of the Chu Family.
It was then that the ever-calm Wen Nuan spoke up, her voice filled with some agitation, "Master Chu, what is your intention here? Clearly, you have wronged him. You took away his betrothed and forced him to marry me. Now he isn’t pursuing the matter, so what more do you want from him?"
Wen Nuan’s words sent a jolt through Han Yongsheng’s heart. He hadn’t expected that the seemingly frail girl speaking up for him would be the very bride he had inadvertently married.
Wen Nuan went on with agitation, "Master Chu, pardon my bluntness, but on this matter, you owe a debt you could never repay in this lifetime."
"You..." Chu Lian was left speechless by Wen Nuan’s retort.
Seeing this situation, Han Yongsheng quickly moved to protect Wen Nuan behind him, and the two parties faced off, as if ready to erupt at any moment.
Xiaoxiao had not expected things to develop in this way. She felt there must be some misunderstanding, "Brother-in-law, what is it that has angered you so much? Speak out and let everyone listen. I think Mister Han is not the type of person to do something and not admit it."
"He..." Chu Lian struggled to hold back and refused to speak.
"Husband, I believe in Mister Han’s character. Could you have misunderstood him?" Wang Xiangxiang clutched Chu Lian’s arm, also speaking up for Han Yongsheng.
Everyone in the room chose to believe that Han Yongsheng was a good person, even Xiangxiang thought so, which made Chu Lian even more furious. He finally blurted out, "That thing, it suddenly spread everywhere outside, if not him then who else could it be?"
Although Chu Lian did not specify, everyone quickly realized he was talking about the rumors that Wang Xiangxiang had lost her chastity before marriage, spread by someone with an agenda.
Wang Xiangxiang was so frightened that she started to tremble, feeling nauseous to the point of wanting to vomit. She quickly covered her mouth, "Ugh!"
"Xiangxiang." Chu Lian hurriedly supported her.
Wang Xiangxiang tried to steady herself and said weakly, "It wasn’t him, it wasn’t Mister Han’s doing."