Chapter 583: Xia Ye Ruined

Chapter 583: Xia Ye Ruined
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Alright! Your family has grown quite formidable, hasn’t it?” Chen Lian, pointing accusingly at Xia Wan and the others, raised her voice. “Just because you’re wealthy, you think you can oppress our less fortunate kin!”
“Let me make this clear! That’s not going to happen!” Chen Lian’s voice grew even more intense. “I want everyone here to witness the ingratitude of your family! ”
As Chen Lian continued, her frustration seemed to multiply, as if she had borne a great injustice.
Xia He fanned the flames further. “Look here, Third Brother, I’ve always treated you well. How can you stand by and watch Xia Wan mistreat our Ye Ye?”
Surveying the gathering neighbors, Xia Hai sighed. “Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, perhaps we should discuss this indoors.
“It’s not appropriate to air such matters publicly.”
Xia Hai, ever mindful of his reputation, feared that continuing this spectacle would only cause further problems.
Yan Han, glaring at Xia Hai, clearly disagreed with his approach.
“Now you choose to act disgracefully?” Chen Lian, noticing Xia Hails reluctance, became even more relentless. “I’ll ensure the neighbors learn of your family’s true nature!”
The more she spoke, the more theatrical Chen Lian became. Finally, Yan Han couldn’t contain himself. “If you claim Wanwan has wronged your Xia Ye, then present your evidence!”
“Arriving here baselessly, I…” Yan Han hesitated before adding, “If you fail to justify your claims, I’ll have no choice but to involve the police!”
The mention of police sent shivers down Xia Jiang’s spine, recalling his own narrow escapes.
Chen Lian, however, driven by a sense of justice for Xia Ye, seemed undeterred, hands on her hips, ready to escalate the confrontation.
Xia Jiang, covering Chen Lian’s mouth, turned to Xia Hai. “This is a family matter, best kept from outsiders. Let’s discuss this inside.”
Xia Jiang, gently guiding Chen Lian, attempted to enter.
Chen Lian resisted, but Xia Jiang, his expression stern, whispered, “Haven’t you embarrassed yourself enough? Do you wish to worsen the situation?”
Momentarily stunned, Chen Lian eventually acquiesced, bowing her head as Xia Jiang nudged her forward.
Xia Chen and Xia Feng blocked their path.
“No!” Xia Feng spoke first. “You can’t enter until you clarify matters!”
“You’ve slandered Wanwan publicly, causing misunderstandings. Clarify this before entering!” added Xia Chen, barring Xia Jiang and Chen Lian’s way. Xia Hai, about to interject, was silenced by Yan Han’s stern gaze.
Rarely subjected to such treatment, Xia Hai instantly fell silent.
Xia Wan stepped forward, confronting Xia Jiang and Chen Lian. “Second Uncle, Second Aunt, you’ve caused quite a scene, accusing me of harming Xia Ye.
“I must ask, how did I supposedly harm her? What exactly did I do?”
Chen Lian, incensed at Xia Wan’s questioning, pulled away Xia Jiang’s hand and exclaimed, “Our Xia Ye was a fine young woman, with a marriage arrangement in place, set to be engaged by year’s end.”
“It’s your influence that led her to bad company! Now, she’s…” Chen Lian’s voice cracked, overcome with emotion.
“And what happened next?” Xia Wan pressed on. “If you’re accusing me, be specific!”
“It’s all your fault! Because of you, she encountered that despicable man! Had you not introduced her to such questionable characters, she wouldn’t have…” Chen Lian burst into tears, completing her accusation.
Xia Jiang quickly silenced her again.
“Didn’t we agree not to speak of this?!” he scolded. “Regardless of your lack of shame, consider Xia Ye’s reputation!”
“Now, what will people think of her?”
Xia Jiang’s rebuke seemed to awaken Chen Lian.
She sobbed louder, fretting, “What will become of our Xia Ye? How can I face the future?”
As Chen Lian spiraled into despair, Xia Wan stepped closer, taking hold of her elbow with a firm grip. “Second Aunt, please, don’t distress yourself. Should anything truly befall Xia Ye, as relatives, we will certainly not ignore it.”
“However, if you’re alleging that I led her into a situation where she was violated, I categorically deny such an accusation.” Xia Wan’s clear, audible words left no doubt for the onlooking neighbors.
Chen Lian, about to retort, suddenly found herself immobilized, her arm numb and unresponsive..