CHAPTER 1789: CHAPTER 1850: SONG LIANYAO’S OUTBURST

And these relatives of the family, instead of being grateful for the favor she does them, they act entitled... Liuu Ming did such disgusting and vile things, yet the family isn’t angry but rather spews chilling and sarcastic comments, stating twisted and wicked arguments. The more Song Lianyao listened, the colder she felt, and she even began to feel a pain in her heart.

In the Li family, though she seemed comfortable, she actually had to tread carefully. Even though she had a child with Li Yifei, with so many other women around, she had to stay alert. Despite the dangers, only she and Li Xinyue among the women in the Li family felt so insecure. The family members kept causing trouble, leaving her unable to express her woes, and afraid of falling out of favor. Once fallen out of favor... everything she owns now would be nothing but fleeting clouds.

These people in the family were utterly ignorant, a bunch of peasant-minded, selfish people who would never consider others.

Song Lianyao grew more furious as she listened, finally unable to contain herself, she shouted at these relatives: "Enough! Those people who just spoke, are you even human? This is a rape case, and you want me to cover for Liuu Ming? How can you think this way?"

Her scream startled the noisy crowd into silence. They stared at Song Lianyao dumbstruck, and after a few seconds, an elder couldn’t help himself and spoke. This person was an elder to Song Lianyao, feeling disrespected by her rebuke, he said: "Song Lianyao, how can you talk to us like this? We are your elders!"

"Elders? Fine, Fourth Uncle, you have a daughter too. If your daughter was raped, could you still talk this way? You wouldn’t! When things don’t happen to you, you don’t feel the pain!" Song Lianyao was utterly enraged, Li Yifei had let her know first, allowing her to handle it. If it were up to Li Yifei to manage, things would be uncontrollable, yet her relations didn’t know better.

Fourth Uncle was immediately infuriated by Song Lianyao’s remarks, struggling to speak. Song Lianyao turned to Liuu Ming’s parents and said, "You probably don’t know, Liuu Ming not only committed this atrocity, but shortly after scheming his way into the Vice President role, he’s embezzled over 3 million. Ha!"

With Song Lianyao’s cold laughter, the people in the room finally reacted, as Song Family seldom produced promising individuals, those who did had no connections, only Song Lianyao made some success, and everyone fawned over her, allowing slight improvements in their lives. But to them, 3 million felt far beyond reach; hearing of Liuu Ming’s embezzlement stunned them into various expressions, while Liuu Ming’s parents were full of disbelief. Liuu Ming’s father hastily said, "How could this be possible? Lianyao, you know Liuu Ming, he’s not that bold, he..."

Liuu Ming’s father attempted to defend his son but was startled by Song Lianyao’s stern glare, which led her to refute, "Not so bold? Black and white ink shows it clearly. Had it not been for irrefutable evidence, how could I have brought it to light? Don’t just say you don’t believe, I couldn’t believe Song family would produce such a heartless individual."

As Song Lianyao got more agitated, she waved her hand and rebuked, "I’m doing well now and wish to bring everyone along to live a better life, but you can’t treat me like this. Just work hard, climb high, is making money really that hard? Must you resort to such crooked methods to accumulate wealth? Isn’t Liuu Ming’s embezzled money mine? What is this, teaming with outsiders to fight against me, their benefactor?"

Song Lianyao, including the women of the Li family, didn’t see themselves as benefactors. They believe, having improved, they can pull some friends and relatives up, who wouldn’t wish for a stable and good life?

But... upon speaking until here, Song Lianyao suddenly felt sadness, tears welled up uncontrollably, seeing her parents also worried, even more angry, thus kept silent earlier. Everyone loves their own children, and Liuu Ming’s actions angered Song Lianyao’s parents too, wasn’t this undermining their daughter’s establishment?

Suddenly, these relatives of Song’s family fell silent, fearing that if they continued on, Song Lianyao would get emotional and cut off their financial path, among them, some like Liuu Ming worked within Li’s industry, some did minor businesses, relying on Li’s industry. Were Song Lianyao upset and severed ties, many would face dire consequences.

Song Lianyao sat down heavily, her pretty face frosty, her chest heaving, a younger child hurriedly brought her a cup of water, placing it in front of her, cautiously urged, "Sister, have some water, don’t be too angry."

After a moment of silence, Song Lianyao’s mood improved a little. She looked at those silent relatives and elders, saying, "I returned today to tell you all, making money is fine, I won’t stop you, everyone getting rich would be nice. I won’t do anything because of Liuu Ming, but from now on, keep it righteous. Should similar matters arise, I won’t intervene."

Upon hearing her leave a gap of hope, Liuu Ming’s parents seized the chance and asked, "Lianyao, no matter the mistake, it’s all Liuu Ming’s fault. We apologize on his behalf, but you know, he’s still young, immature, maybe momentarily confused into error, can you..."

Saying this, the two glanced around at the relatives, their eyes full of pleading, then spoke, "Can you help him? Without you, there’d be no one who could."

While speaking, the pair almost knelt, Song Lianyao immediately turned away, and others hurriedly held them back.

"I’ve said, mistakes are handled by oneself. I returned to say so much, hoping Liuu Ming’s issue doesn’t affect the future for others. I can secure others’ future, but Liuu Ming’s matter... He can be forgiven but must bear the consequences!" This statement sank Liuu Ming’s parents’ hearts to the bottom, but Song Lianyao remained indifferent, sighed inwardly, and continued, "Li Yifei is already dealing with it, he’s shocked and angry. I can’t inquire, nor interfere with this matter, just hoping Liuu Ming accepts punishment and mends his ways!"

Upon reaching here, roughly it concluded. Song Lianyao realized her words today were somewhat harsh, but the relatives upset her, leading to a loss of control in speech.

Song Family’s relatives dared not speak ridiculous things like before, fearing to annoy Song Lianyao, lest their own livelihood be threatened. In this moment, Liuu Ming’s parents found themselves isolated.