Chapter 240 - Blowing Up Again

Chapter 240: Chapter 239: Blowing Up Again"Remember this, everyone—Uncle Wang isn’t a servant of the Luo family, but my brother Luo Yansong. If you don’t kneel and apologize to Uncle Wang today, I’ll break your legs myself!"

Luo Yansong spoke out, not just for Luo Xiaomei to hear but for everyone present, making his stance clear. His presence silenced everyone there. As the helmsman of the Luo family, even the older generation present didn’t dare speak out of turn. A helmsman without absolute authority is no helmsman at all. Even Luo Xiaomei, who was accustomed to being overbearing, was now trembling all over, slapped by her father and too terrified to even breathe.

"Dad, I... I..." Luo Xiaomei trembled all over, the first time her father had hit her and the first time she had seen him so furious. There was no way she wouldn’t be scared; her face went pale with fear.

"I’ll say it one last time, kneel down and apologize to Uncle Wang!" Luo Yansong said coldly as he looked at Luo Xiaomei.

Luo Xiaomei looked around at the people present, none of whom dared to plead for her. She couldn’t believe that what had started as everyone targeting Luo Yan and Ye Tianchen, with Uncle Wang daring to speak up for them while the rest cursed him, would turn on her like this, all eyes on her as her father slapped her.

Thinking about it, it had truly been an unlucky day for Luo Xiaomei and Zhang Yun. First, her son Zhang Yun, at the old mansion’s gate, had tried to take advantage of the situation to deal with Luo Yan and Ye Tianchen, only to be cowered by a slap from Ye Tianchen and had driven away tail between his legs.

Zhang Yun, who had expected his fiery mother to help him regain face, was still left with nothing, even his mother got hit. It was unbelievable how fearless Ye Tianchen was; anyone who crossed him got beaten, an apt description for Luo Xiaomei and her son Zhang Yun. Finally, when everyone turned against Luo Yan and her son, Luo Yan’s dignified, calm, and commanding presence left many speechless.

Now, the one striking Luo Xiaomei wasn’t just anyone, it was her father, Luo Yansong, the leader of the Luo family. Who would dare speak under those circumstances? Everyone stood aside dejectedly, silent, especially since many had taken part in ridiculing Uncle Wang.

With a thump, Luo Xiaomei knelt before Uncle Wang, startling him so he quickly tried to help her up, continuously saying, "No need, Miss, no need, it’s all my fault, all my fault... Young Master, please don’t let Miss apologize, it’s really okay!"

"What are you waiting for? Haven’t you apologized to Uncle Wang yet? Even now, Uncle Wang still speaks well of you. I’m embarrassed for you, I’m ashamed that I haven’t raised you better. It’s my failure, Luo Yansong!" Luo Yansong fiercely reprimanded Luo Xiaomei.

"Uncle Wang, I’m sorry..." Luo Xiaomei was furious and reluctant, but at that moment, she dared not show it and could only sincerely apologize to Uncle Wang.

"No need Miss, the Young Master is really okay... please let Miss stand..." Uncle Wang, unsure what to do, anxiously said to Luo Yansong.

"Uncle Wang, you have served the Luo family with all your dedication your entire life, you deserve respect. This child’s poor upbringing is my mistake, don’t take it to heart," Luo Yansong said with a smile to Uncle Wang.

"Young Master..."

Uncle Wang was moved to tears. After a lifetime of diligent service in the Luo family, who among them hadn’t benefited from his care? Many would say that Uncle Wang, being employed by the Luo family and later becoming the chief steward, must have had his share of benefits. But Luo Yansong knew well that Uncle Wang considered the Luo family his own, often even asking to cut his own salary, claiming he was old and didn’t need so much money. Such feelings, Luo Yansong understood, were precious.

Of those present, apart from Luo Yan and Luo Yansong, none considered Uncle Wang one of their own. Many regarded him as a mere servant, and some, like the wicked Luo Xiaomei, treated Uncle Wang like a worthless old dog, utterly devoid of humanity or kindness.

"Get out, and if I ever hear of you committing any wrongdoing again, you can go back to the Zhang family, for the Luo family has no use for a descendant like you!" Luo Yansong harshly scolded Luo Xiaomei.

Luo Xiaomei got up from the ground and glared resentfully at Luo Yan and Ye Tianchen, walked away with her son, his face swollen like a pig’s head, dejected. After this ordeal, no one in the hall dared speak out, including the previously unbridled and bold Luo Qi, who also stood aside, not daring to even breathe heavily.

Luo Yansong glanced at Luo Yan and then at Ye Tianchen without saying much, before walking to the chair in the center of the hall and sitting down. He then addressed Bao Tianglong, the head of the family security, "No need for so many people. You and two or three others stay."

"Yes, sir!" Bao Tianglong waved his hand and all the other guards left, leaving him with just two others.

Ye Tianchen glanced at Bao Tianglong, sensing a strong aura about the man. He could also tell that Bao Tianglong was occasionally sizing him up, seemingly eager for a challenge.

"Young Master, this Dragon and Phoenix Jade Box was given by Madam Luo..." Uncle Wang began, looking respectfully at Luo Yansong seated at the central position.

"I already know," Luo Yansong said indifferently, without glancing at his daughter Luo Yan, "Leave the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Box, take the bloodstained broken jade, and never set foot in the Luo family again!"

Upon hearing Luo Yansong’s words, those present from the Luo family, although none dared to speak out of turn, all sighed in relief internally. Their target was the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Box, and as for the bloodstained broken jade, it was just an odd legend. Who knew whether it was true; even if it were, the broken jade was probably worthless, nothing but junk.

The Dragon and Phoenix Jade Box would remain, the bloodstained broken jade could be taken by Luo Yan and her son, which everyone could accept.

Luo Yan stood in the middle of the hall, glanced at her father Luo Yansong, and couldn’t help but feel heartache. It had been twenty years, and her father had really aged a lot with white hair appearing at his temples. Although his gaze was still sharp, one could feel his frailty, and he no longer spoke with the robustness of the past.

Sighing, Luo Yan approached Uncle Wang, opened the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Box, took out the broken jade, and held it in her hand. Then, looking at her father Luo Yansong, she said nothing but deeply bowed and turned, ready to leave with her son Ye Tianchen.

Luo Yansong showed no reaction to any of this. Luo Yan didn’t call him Dad, and he didn’t call her Daughter; they didn’t exchange a single word. Twenty years had passed, and upon meeting again, their reunion ended in such a manner.

Uncle Wang also sighed. He knew about the events of the past, which also took place in this very hall where Madam Luo was powerless, only able to watch Luo Yansong and Luo Yan sever their father-daughter relationship with three claps, after which Luo Yan left the Luo family and never returned for twenty years.

Ye Tianchen said nothing, following behind his mother Luo Yan. He didn’t care much for these Luo family members or this so-called grandfather whom he was meeting for the first time. Although he wasn’t particularly impressed, there was nothing to say; after all, his mother had once been expelled from the Luo family and had severed all ties with them. From the attitude of these people since his mother returned to the Luo family, it was clear they no longer considered his mother a relative.

"Stop right there, Ye, you think you can just hit someone and leave like that? Do you think the Luo family is some random place..." the middle-aged man Ye Tianchen had kicked shouted, clutching his stomach and glaring at him through his cold sweat.

"Exactly, we are a major clan, how can we allow an outsider to behave recklessly and just leave? An explanation is necessary."

"If we don’t teach this boy a lesson, how will our Luo family face other major clans and powers in the future?"

"Leader, you must handle this matter; it concerns the wider interests of the Luo family!"

Many complied vocally, their words filled with resentment towards Ye Tianchen. Especially the uncles frightened by Ye Tianchen’s earlier action felt humiliated. Now, with leader Luo Yansong and the capable guard captain Bao Tianglong present, they sought to regain some face.

"Yansong, they are right, no one has ever dared to cause a scene in our Luo family, and nobody should. If Ye Tianchen leaves after hitting someone in our Luo family, it might lead to our Luo family being ridiculed!" At that moment, an elderly man, obviously of high rank, said to Luo Yansong.

Luo Yansong glanced at Luo Yan and then at Ye Tianchen, was about to speak when Luo Yan spoke up first, "This matter has nothing to do with my son; it was caused by me. Whatever you want to do, if you want to enforce the family rules, I’ll take the responsibility!"

"Hmph, it was Ye Tianchen who hit someone, such a rogue must be punished."

"You are all outsiders of the Luo family, how dare you use our family rules?"

"Break his arms and legs and throw him out!"

"Without an explanation, no one leaves the Luo family today!"

This crowd was clearly displeased with Luo Yan and Ye Tianchen. Seeing someone stirring up trouble, they immediately echoed the sentiment, intending to doom Ye Tianchen and Luo Yan.

"What are you yelling for? If you have the guts, come down here and fight one on one!"

While everyone was hurling abuses, and Luo Yan was worried her father might let the guards seize her son, Ye Tianchen once again stunned the whole crowd with his uncannily defiant words.(To be continued. If you like this story, feel free to vote at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)