Chapter 43.2 : Not Only Is He Spared Family Punishment, He’s Actually Being Rewarded?! (Part 2)
She knew that if she spoke up for Tang Xianxi at this moment, her father would only blame him even more. All she could do was glare at Tang Qingmo with unwillingness and hatred, wishing she could stare him to death.
When Tang Jianren heard Tang Qingmo's response, he couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.
"Mm! You did well this time!"
"Our Tang family and the Liu family are evenly matched in strength. This marriage alliance was meant to achieve a win–win outcome. Although you went a bit too far today, at the same time you clearly told the Liu family that our Tang family is not easy to bully!"
"Since they failed to discipline their own daughter, then we'll help them do it!"
Tang Jianren placed great importance on the family's dignity and reputation.
If it were just family members speaking ill of Tang Qingmo behind closed doors, he could still accept it.
But he never knew that even a young lady from the Liu family had been repeatedly humiliating Tang Qingmo—and the reason was Tang Xianxi!
What the Liu family head said was right!
No matter what, Tang Qingmo was still a young master who carried the Tang family's bloodline!
For Liu Ruyin to publicly humiliate Tang Qingmo before the marriage was even finalized was no different from trampling all over the Tang family—and his own dignity!
Tang Qingmo's actions made it clear to the Liu family that the Tang family was absolutely not afraid of them!
Therefore, Tang Jianren was extremely satisfied.
"Qingmo, although you did go a bit too far, you preserved the face of our Tang family! Is there anything you want?"
"!!!"
The Tang sisters were once again stunned.
Tang Qingmo had done all those things, and not only was he not punished under family law—he was actually being rewarded!?
Tang Xuerong, who had been holding back all this time, finally exploded:
"Dad! You keep praising Tang Qingmo like this—where does that leave Xiao Xi's dignity?!"
Tang Qingmo had made the Liu family head openly say that Tang Xianxi was a fake, that he wasn't qualified to form a marriage alliance with the Liu family!
Now that Tang Jianren was acknowledging Tang Qingmo's actions, wasn't he essentially putting Tang Xianxi over an open flame?!
"Xiao Xi, Xiao Xi!! This time, your precious Xiao Xi completely threw the Tang family's dignity away!"
It would've been better not to mention Tang Xianxi at all. The moment his name came up, Tang Jianren's anger flared.
"Why did Liu Ruyin suddenly come to the Tang family? Are you sure he didn't call her over? The moment she arrived, she brought martial bodyguards with her and tried to teach Qingmo a lesson—who gave her the nerve?!"
Even though the two families were already engaged, basic etiquette between great families dictated that heirs must notify each other in advance before visiting. Yet today, Liu Ruyin had arrived unannounced—and even brought two towering martial artists with her!
If Tang Qingmo hadn't previously trained at a martial academy, he would've already been crippled!
Tang Jianren wasn't truly concerned about Tang Qingmo's physical condition—what he cared about was the Tang family's reputation.
"Hmph! Since the Liu family head has already made things clear, then tell him to stop going to see Liu Ruyin!" Tang Jianren said angrily.
Over the past couple of days, Tang Xianxi's performance had deeply disappointed him!
Even if he was fake, Tang Jianren had still invested eighteen years of resources and effort into him. He had hoped Tang Xianxi could at least be of greater use!
"Dad, don't be angry…"
At that moment, Tang Xianxi suddenly entered the main hall.
"Xiao Xi!" Tang Xuerong looked at him in delight.
However, the very next second, she saw Tang Xianxi nervously walk up to Tang Jianren and say timidly,
"Dad, I'm willing to marry Fourth Sister."