CHAPTER 269: CHAPTER 245: NO REASON TO RETREAT

After the Rong Family left, the atmosphere in the Yin Family remained so tense that no one dared to breathe.

Only then did Bai Sidong slightly relax, he turned around, his wife gently pursing her lips, her eyes full of encouragement and admiration for him.

A faint smile appeared on the corners of his lips...

It’s always like this, after feeling exhausted both physically and mentally, when he turns around, there she is with her flower-like smile.

"Uncle Yin, Aunt Zhou, I’d like to ask Xiao Meng a few questions alone."

Bai Sidong said as he looked at Su Xiaomeng.

Su Xiaomeng looked at her little uncle, replied, and then followed him outside.

Leaning on the sofa behind him, Bai Fengmao looked at Yin Shixiu and then sternly asked, "What on earth is going on?!"

"Brother Bai, please have a seat first, Shixiu can explain everything to you in detail later."

Yin Shaohui said, then placed a hand on Bai Fengmao’s shoulder, leading him upstairs with him.

Before going upstairs, he glanced at Zhou Mengqin and said, "Madam, the matters that follow—"

Having been a couple for many years, they had a tacit understanding.

Without waiting for Yin Shaohui to finish, Zhou Mengqin nodded, indicating she knew what to do.

"Mom, what exactly is with Su Xiaomeng—"

"Ah Su, bring me that ivory rod."

Zhou Mengqin interrupted Yin Shilan and spoke on her own.

Ah Su acknowledged, received the ivory rod from Yin Bowen who had been holding it, and handed it to Zhou Mengqin.

Zhou Mengqin took the ivory rod with both hands, suddenly lifted it, and dropped it!

Heavily striking the back of the nearby sofa, the sound it made cutting through the air sent chills down people’s spines.

Yin Shilan frowned slightly, looking at Zhou Mengqin in confusion...

All four of Yin Shaohui and Zhou Mengqin’s children were present, each with their own children, standing scattered around the living room, making it seem a little crowded.

Her gaze swept over the sizable Yin Family... she clearly saw every face, and what expression they carried.

"Today, I’m saying this now: if anyone leaves this house and, due to some personal desire, puts family in a disadvantageous position, don’t blame this old woman for being ruthless."

"If anyone dares to spread rumors or ruin Su Xiaomeng’s reputation outside, be prepared to sever ties with the Yin Family!"

When Zhou Mengqin said this, Yin Shilan and Yu Hongguang were momentarily stunned, raising their heads with astonishment in their eyes!

"Mom, Su Xiaomeng did such a disgraceful thing to the family’s reputation, you—"

"Disgracing the family’s reputation? Yin Shilan! Are you like the Rong Family, wishing for us to turn against each other?!"

"Not even considering the full story is unclear, even if something did happen, can’t you see your sister-in-law is the victim?!"

"If all you brothers and sisters want is to laugh at family misfortune, fine, from now on, don’t step foot into the Yin Family’s door again!"

Yin Shilan was frightened by her mother’s imposing demeanor, her lips moved, but she ultimately did not make a sound.

"Who else wants to kick someone when they’re down? Who else wants to have family criticized by others?! After something happens, who bends their elbows outward, stirring up trouble?!"

"...Mom, calm down, rest assured, eldest brother and second sister aren’t like that, and the children know their boundaries, they won’t go out and talk nonsense."

Yin Shihua hurried forward to console.

"I’d like to see who dares to spread rumors. If I hear any gossip about Xiao Meng from anyone, I will trace it back to the source! Absolutely won’t condone it!"

Everyone looked at Zhou Mengqin tightly gripping the ivory rod in her hand, unconsciously lowering their heads.

"The Rong Family wants to see us humiliated, wants to embarrass the fourth sibling, are you all the same as them?"

"Mom... what do you mean... are you saying that even if Su Xiaomeng did something wrong, we must—"

"Did something wrong... are you blind?"

Zhou Mengqin’s voice was gentle, yet extremely cold.

Shi Haiyan closed her mouth, but in her lowered gaze, a glance of coldness and unwillingness flashed through her eyes.

When Yin Shiqing returned, he heard his mother severely reproaching his wife.

But he didn’t say anything, just lightly said, "I’ve already sent Uncle Rong’s family away."

Zhou Mengqin looked at Yin Shiqing, "This birthday celebration is canceled, I appreciate your thoughts, take the children and go back."

"Mom... a seventieth birthday, how can it be canceled just like that?"

"Just because of a few words, being easily provoked, distrusting family, looking down on family, having grandchildren like this makes me ashamed. This seventieth birthday, it’s revolting."

Zhou Mengqin’s words carried implicit meaning.

Shi Haiyan pursed her lips, yet she could not swallow this dissatisfaction.