Chapter 265: Chapter 263: Disgrace and What I Owe Her

Wang Guizhang was about to speak but was interrupted by Guo Zhanrong’s coughing.

He shot a stern look at Wang Guizhang, full of warning: You troublesome one, don’t you know we’re here to ask Liansheng for help? And yet you come here acting bossy and picky, thinking you’re respected and valued as an elder?

Do you have any idea of what you did back then? They haven’t returned home for years, and even when they came back to Nanli Team, they only recognized their uncle and not their parents. Do you have any clue?

Before leaving, Guo Zhanrong was scolded by his wife for being too kind-hearted and taking on random responsibilities. He already regretted it. Now, seeing Wang Guizhang’s behavior, his regret ran even deeper.

The couple from the Wang Family is truly incorrigible. No, the second house of the Wang Family including its little ones is all incorrigible, lacking sense and unable to read the room, and oblivious to how annoying they are.

“Ahem, Liansheng,” Guo Zhanrong awkwardly tried to smooth things over, “your father and I came here today because your second sister had an incident. Back home, we’re clueless old guys who never go out, so we didn’t know who else to turn to but you.”

Wang Liansheng really didn’t want anything to do with Wang Lianxiang’s issues. Someone who could sell their own nephew and stick locust tree needles in a kid’s pants; he stopped considering her his sister a long time ago.

However, to spare Guo Zhanrong’s face, he didn’t directly refuse. He silently worked on the ingredients without replying.

After a moment of waiting, seeing there was no response, Guo Zhanrong awkwardly coughed again and continued, “Your sister came to Huicheng to look for work, and hasn’t been home in half a year. Your parents sent your eldest brother to find her, but he couldn’t…”

Finally, Wang Liansheng spoke, asking, “Did she come out by herself?”

Guo Zhanrong awkwardly clicked his tongue and looked at Wang Guizhang, indicating for him to speak.

It’s truly embarrassing, the affairs of the second house of the Wang Family, but he really didn’t want to say them.

After imparting his ’wisdom,’ Wang Guizhang had been smoking heavily, and was only prodded by Guo Zhanrong to speak, “Your eldest sister remarried, didn’t she? Her husband came to Huicheng for business, and Lianxiang thought to tag along and learn some skills…”

Letting Wang Guizhang ramble, Wang Liansheng blandly said, “Then you should go find Lianhua.”

It’s whoever took her out that’s responsible, and since he hadn’t seen her, what use is there in looking for him?

“You brat!” Wang Guizhang felt his face was tarnished by his son and was about to scold him when Guo Zhanrong grabbed him.

“Lianhua said she didn’t know. Lianxiang argued with her and stormed out; she thought she had already returned home.” Guo Zhanrong was full of embarrassment.

Wang Lianhua had said more, including how her sister had ulterior motives, trying to seduce her brother-in-law, and stole her money before leaving, amongst other things. When they confronted her, they barely even got a cup of water and were practically chased out by Wang Lianhua.

Oh, he truly regretted getting involved in this Wang Family mess. Never had he been so embarrassed in his life.

Seeing Guo Zhanrong’s embarrassed face, Wang Liansheng swallowed the words he was about to say.

He picked up the thermos and poured water for the two, softening his tone, “This seems like a case of a missing person. You both are elderly and must be tired after a day of traveling. It’s already late today, so rest and eat well. Tomorrow morning, I’ll take you to the police station to file a report.”

“Ugh, if we file a report, won’t our Wang Family’s reputation take a hit if everyone finds out?” Wang Guizhang immediately countered.

Wang Liansheng shot him a faint glance and said, “I’m just an office worker. The people I know are limited to my workplace. If you’re unwilling to file a report, there’s nothing I can do.”

Those words weren’t polite at all. How is it logical to avoid filing a report because it’s shameful when someone is missing?

Is it not shameful that the elder daughter lives a life without status with someone? Or that the younger daughter lived without status in her brother-in-law’s house? Is it not shameful that the sisters are at odds?

Wouldn’t any of these be more embarrassing than filing a report about a missing person?

Moreover, isn’t the daughter’s safety the most important thing? Yet, all Wang Guizhang considers is whether it’s embarrassing?

If you’re afraid of embarrassment, then what have you been doing all along?

Wang Liansheng stopped there and said no more, taking the prepared ingredients into the kitchen to cook.

He had done all he could.

Before long, his older cousin Wang Lianqi arrived, and upon seeing people from home, he seemed quite happy, but was quickly put in a dark mood by Wang Guizhang’s few words.

This man even complained to Wang Lianqi about how Wang Liansheng was ungrateful, ignoring his parents and relatives, calling him a heartless beast worse than an unfilial son.

Wang Lianqi tried to hold back but couldn’t, interrupting Wang Guizhang’s endless chatter, “Second Uncle, stop talking.”

“Lianqi, you’re not letting your second uncle speak?” Wang Guizhang looked hurt, as if his son and nephew were teaming up to bully him.

Wang Lianqi was so angered he could hardly hold back, almost wishing to throw out this muddle-headed second uncle.

“Let him speak, let’s see what he has to say.” A cool voice came from the doorway as Ling Chengyan returned.

Quickly holding back his anger, Wang Lianqi awkwardly smiled and stood up, “Sister-in-law is off work. Well, it’s not, it’s not…”

Trying to smooth things over, Ling Chengyan didn’t give him face, her gaze faint yet icy cold as she looked at Wang Guizhang, “Why do you come to my home to curse people? What relationship do you have with us?”

“You, you heartless malicious woman…” Wang Guizhang was so furious he stammered, gasping for breath.

Ling Chengyan didn’t give him a chance to make a scene, coolly interrupting him, “You’re old and forgetful. Want me to show you the letter of estrangement? Also, I have the confession letter of Wang Lianhua and Wang Lianxiang’s child trafficking, want me to show you? If that’s not enough for you, why don’t we go talk it out at the police station?”

Scared, Wang Guizhang’s face turned pale, his eyes wide as he looked at Ling Chengyan, his lips trembling, unable to speak.

Hearing the commotion, Wang Liansheng also emerged from the kitchen, but as his wife spoke on his behalf, he didn’t rush to speak.

Unable to vent his fury at Ling Chengyan for a long time, Wang Guizhang turned to his son, accusingly, “Aren’t you going to control your wife, Old Third? How is she speaking to her elders?”

Wang Liansheng willingly stood behind his wife, “My wife stood by my children with due care when I was wrongfully imprisoned, taking care of everything to clear my name. I owe her my life.”

The words were clear and definitive; he was firmly standing by his wife’s side.

As for those who, after wronging him into imprisonment, didn’t wish him well, but instead bullied his wife and children, even trying to sell his son and nearly killing his wife—what face do they have to call themselves his kin?!

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