Chapter 993: Digging Up Dark Past
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Chang Yi continued to scroll down, unable to contain her laughter. She picked up her phone and opened a photo, holding it up in front of Shen Xi.
âShen Jiejie, is this you in the cute cartoon outfit with pink hair?â she asked.
Shen Xi examined the photo and reluctantly admitted, âIt does look a bit like me.â
Gu Chen couldnât help but chuckle on the side.
Shen Xi found the blogger utterly outrageous. How could someone dig up othersâ dark past like this?
Seeing the screenshots and another picture below, Chang Yiâs eyes lit up. She turned to Shen Xi and said, âI know this photo. You and cousin were attacked and locked in a room together. You two hugged all night. The photo was taken and posted online, right?â
Without waiting for Shen Xiâs response, Chang Yi turned to Gu Chen and said, âI remember it caused quite a stir. Netizens thought cousin was Young Master Guan, but in the end, Guan Lei couldnât stand it and posted his own picture. People were speculating about the three of you, calling it a love triangle. Finally, cousin came out and clarified, stating that Shen Jiejie is single, and you two were just good friends, right?â
Gu Chen nodded slightly.
Chang Yi nodded with a smile. âExactly, so this bloggerâs point is that these events happened not long ago. At that time, you, Shen Jiejie, were single. Plus, since Guan Lei publicly stated his pursuit of Shen Jiejie, itâs impossible for her to be trying to seduce him. In short, the blogger maliciously spread false rumors about you.â
Shen Xi remained silent, just listening.
Chang Yi grinned and looked at Shen Xi. âShen Jiejie, now that someone has cleared things up for you, do you feel better?â
Shen Xi nodded with a smile. âThis blogger went to a lot of trouble. Iâll find a time to thank them properly.â
The resolution of Shen Xiâs rumor did not sit well with some people.
In the Guan familyâs reception hall, Su Rui sneered, âI was looking forward to more laughs at Shen Xiâs expense, but it seems itâs over. What a shame. I regret not taking photos at Grandfatherâs banquet, showing everyone how Shen Xi attended as a member of the Guan family. Such an unreliable person. I really feel sorry for Guan Lei.â
âThis online stuff is like that. Without concrete evidence, even if itâs true, so what? But, ultimately, itâs not Shen Xiâs fault. Even if their relationship was ambiguous, it was never officially announced,â sighed Ye Yu.
Ye Yuâs gaze shifted to the Guan family mansion, now both eerie and lively.
Guan Yi was under house arrest, with various people outside his courtyard: investigators sent from above, spies from the Liu family and Gu family, and guards protecting the Guan family.
Since Guan Leiâs death, Su Han had been guarding his body, allowing no one to approach.
Guan Yan stood outside Su Hanâs yard, dealing with the Guan family members causing a commotion.
âBig brother, itâs time to arrange Ah Leiâs funeral properly. Itâs not right for sister-in-law to keep guarding Ah Leiâs body like this. Itâs hot these days, and the smell will get unpleasant soon,â remarked Guan Tian from the third branch, looking at Guan Yan, who was standing at the door.
âYeah, now everyone in the family is on edge. Letâs quickly handle Ah Leiâs affairs. Since he didnât leave behind any children, why donât we select someone from the clan to be considered his child? It will be good to have someone carry the memorial tablet during the funeral. Consider it as fulfilling filial piety for Ah Lei,â Guan Qiong, from the fourth branch of the Guan family, said sympathetically, patting his grandson beside him.
Seeing the displeasure on Guan Yanâs face, Guan Qiong no longer held the same respect as before. All he thought about was the benefits of marrying off his children early.
Guan Yanâs eyes flickered with anger. His son hadnât been dead for two days, yet these demons and monsters from the family were here to watch the show.
Guan Hai from the second branch couldnât bear it and said, âDonât think I donât see through your schemes. Youâd better put away any ulterior motives.â