Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 509 - 191 Shameless

Li Guoxing denied having any items at his place. Ignoring Lian Dongfang’s unsightly expression, Li Guoxing said, "Whose rumors have you been listening to, Ziming did not leave anything with me." Both families were noble families, and the two men were of similar age, practically watching each other grow up, so he knew Lian Dongfang’s character well. It was precisely because he understood his brother too well that he did not trust him, which was why he had stored a little money at his place, to provide for his children’s future. He had not expected that Lian Dongfang would not even spare this, which was truly hateful.

With an unwell expression, Lian Dongfang said, "Li Guoxing, I do not know what kind of despicable means you used to obtain our Lian family’s Family Heirloom, but if you do not return it to me, I won’t let the matter rest. Don’t blame me when the Li family loses face." Lian Dongfang had long known that Li Guoxing would not so easily hand over the item. Since childhood, Li Guoxing always took away whatever he wanted.

The color drained from Li Guoxing’s face; the contents were merely some silver notes, where was there ever a Family Heirloom involved, to lose face over money like this. Li Guoxing let out a cold laugh, "What kind of Family Heirloom does your Lian family have that I would scheme for? Besides, even if it really was the Lian family’s Family Heirloom, how could it end up in Ziming’s hands? Your arguments are too laughable."

Lian Dongfang let out a contemptuous laugh, "Is this how you are going to monopolize our Lian family’s Family Heirloom and not return it?" He was determined to obtain this item.

Li Guoxing no longer exchanged pleasantries with Lian Dongfang. They had not gotten along since childhood, and in the past, out of consideration that their families were old friends, he had treated him courteously. Now it seemed he had been too lenient; otherwise, how would Lian Dongfang dare to be so arrogant. With a pulled face, Li Guoxing said, "If you are going to put it that way, I can’t do anything about it. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t keep you company."

Lian Dongfang let out a cold snort, "You can’t deny it even if you want to. What you didn’t expect is that Dongbo told Yueyao about this matter. If you don’t want our families to completely fall out, then return our Lian family’s Family Heirloom to me, and I can let bygones be bygones."

Seeing Lian Dongfang’s expression, Li Guoxing also muttered to himself—perhaps the box contained not just silver notes, but something else important; otherwise, Lian Dongfang wouldn’t be like this.

Without changing his expression, Li Guoxing said, "I do not know why you would say Yueyao knows about this, but let me make it clear to you, I do not have anything of your Lian family’s Family Heirloom." Li Guoxing had now changed his tone, no longer saying he did not keep anything of Lian Dongbo’s, only that he didn’t have the Lian family’s Family Heirloom. It wasn’t that Li Guoxing thought Yueyao would betray him, but rather he was concerned about the treatment Yueyao received at Lian Mansion, worrying that Lian Dongfang might have done something to her.

Li Guoxing now had complete contempt for Lian Dongfang, who would even use Yueyao—a girl without parents—truly despicable to the extreme.

Compared to the atmosphere of drawn swords in the front yard, Lady Li and Lady Mo were both very courteous towards each other. The scene appeared tranquil, and one would think their relationship was quite harmonious if they didn’t know better!

Lady Mo said with a smile, "Tomorrow is my son Tingyi’s birthday, and I’d like to have a reunion meal with everyone. Lady Li, I’ve taken Tingzheng home today, and I will send him back the day after tomorrow."

Upon hearing this announcement, Yueyao abruptly raised her head, looking terrified as she glanced at Tingzheng, then quickly lowered her head again. Because Yueyao was standing next to Lady Mo, Lady Mo did not notice Yueyao’s expression and movements. The maid beside Lady Mo saw it, filled with alarm and uncertainty, but she couldn’t directly inform anyone in this situation.

Lady Li, having observed Yueyao’s reaction, was stunned for three seconds. Fortunately, she was quick-witted and immediately said with a smile, "What a coincidence indeed, Hanhan took Tingzheng to my sister’s home early this morning; he won’t be back until tomorrow. Since Lady Lian wants the brothers to be together, I will send Tingzheng back to Lian Mansion tomorrow morning. How does that sound?"

Lady Mo paused, not expecting such a coincidence. She had intended to take Tingzheng home now, but she also knew that insisting on doing so would raise suspicion. Hiding her doubts, Lady Mo smiled and said, "That will be just fine."

At that moment, a young servant came from outside, saying, "Madam, Old Master requests Miss Lian to come to the study." Everyone was familiar with Yueyao because of Tingzheng.

Suppressing her own suspicions, Lady Li immediately said with a smile, "Go on! It seems there must be something serious; it’s just that I don’t know what it is."

When Yueyao arrived at the study, she saw Li Guoxing and looked somewhat timid, not daring to speak.

Li Guoxing had seen Yueyao several times before, and she had always struck him as quite composed, with ample courage; but now, she appeared weak and timid, as if she had become a different person. The more he looked at Yueyao’s current state, the more convinced he became that this matter had been coerced by Lian Dongfang—if there wasn’t something fishy inside, he would not believe it.

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