Chapter 45.1 : Inciting Tang Xuerong (Part 1)
Tang Xuerong's words echoed throughout the entire hall, striking heavily at the hearts of everyone in the Tang family!
Everyone was utterly shocked by her thoughts!
As a daughter born into a prestigious family, Tang Xuerong had actually developed long-term romantic feelings toward her "younger brother"!
Th-this… if word of this got out!?
"You unfilial daughter!!"
Smack—!!
Tang Jianren couldn't hold himself back and slapped Tang Xuerong again.
This time, he used all his strength, sending her whole body flying to the ground.
Tang Xuerong immediately felt dizzy. Her ears rang loudly, and a streak of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.
"How could I have given birth to such a despicable thing like you!! Family punishment! Bring out the family punishment!!"
Tang Jianren completely lost control.
If Tang De were still around, the whip would already be in his hands.
But with all the servants gone and even Nanny Wang absent, Tang Jianren became even more irritable, kicking over a nearby chair.
"Dad! Please spare Fifth Sister!" Tang Xianxi seized the moment and begged. "She's a girl—family punishment is too harsh for her!"
"Yes, Dad. Xuerong is a celebrity (even if she's currently shelved). If scars are left on her body, it'll be troublesome," Tang Aili also stepped forward to plead.
"Dad, please forgive Xuerong this time," Tang Meixin begged as well.
"Master, please give Xuerong another chance," Bai Hualian said tearfully.
Watching this harmonious family scene unfold, Tang Qingmo, seated to the side, merely sneered.
See that, Original Owner…?
Look at how hypocritical your so-called family is!
Tang Xuerong committed such a severe moral transgression, yet when family punishment was about to be used, so many people rushed to plead for her.
And you?
You were punished just for coming home late, for being framed, for being humiliated—constantly subjected to family punishment at the slightest excuse.
When you went to the hospital for a check-up, even the doctor was horrified by the old and new scars covering your back!
With family like this, only a masochist would treasure them!
Tsk!
Tang Qingmo couldn't help recalling some unpleasant childhood memories. Irritated, he clicked his tongue softly.
Under Bai Hualian's tears and the sisters' pleas, Tang Jianren finally calmed down.
Indeed, Tang Xuerong was a celebrity (even if temporarily shelved), and it wouldn't do to leave scars on her body. And even if she didn't continue as a celebrity, she was still a Tang family heiress—someone who would need to marry into another powerful family in the future!
Pointing at Tang Xuerong still lying on the ground, he roared angrily:
"Get back to your room!"
"Without my permission, you are not to come out!!"
Put in ancient terms, this was house arrest.
The Qing Dynasty might be long gone, but in the Tang family, it clearly still lived on—minus the imperial throne.
Naturally, Tang Xuerong was unwilling. How was this any different from being imprisoned!?
But Tang Ruoling immediately stepped forward, covering her mouth and dragging her up from the floor.
"Listen, Xuerong. Go back to your room and stay there first!"
If she disobeyed Tang Jianren again, the entire house would erupt into chaos!
So Tang Xuerong struggled desperately while Tang Ruoling pulled with all her strength, creating a bizarre scene.
In the end, already injured, Tang Xuerong was the first to collapse from exhaustion and was dragged away by Tang Ruoling…
"Hmph! Let's eat!"
After dealing with Tang Xuerong's matter, Tang Jianren was so angry that he worked up an appetite.
No one said anything more. They silently opened the foil packaging.
It had to be said—Tang Meixin really knew how to enjoy good food!
The Tang family usually emphasized nutrition in their meals: low salt, low sugar, minimal seasoning.
Takeout might be unhealthy, but it was delicious!
Everyone happily savored the "feast" before them, gradually forgetting what had just happened to Tang Xuerong.