Chapter 58, She Insults Without Using Swear Words

"You're with Xiao Sheng, do you really need this little bit of money?" Yan Chengyuan glanced at the old man's face, and seeing that his expression hadn't changed, he immediately chimed in, "I think you're just trying to use the Yan family's name to promote yourself."

"She might have gotten together with our Ah Zhe back then just because of the Yan family. Now she's entangled with his uncle. She's really old-fashioned!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Hanyun's eyes immediately turned cold.

She most resents others using self-interest to measure her feelings and career, especially such indiscriminate slander.

She slowly raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Yan Mingchong and Yan Chengyuan in turn. For a moment, the coldness in her eyes made people feel as if they saw the shadow of Yan Sheng in her.

Her voice carried a hint of coldness, "Uncle Yan, Second Uncle Yan, you need to provide evidence before you speak."

"My relationship with Yanzhe is a thing of the past. I believe you all know why we broke up back then, so there's no need to deceive yourselves here."

"As for Yansheng and me, we came together because we admire and support each other. I never thought of using the Yan family's name to promote myself."

“Every step of MOON'HEART is the result of the joint efforts of our band members. We have come to where we are today step by step through our own strength. I do not deny Yan Sheng’s help, but it is entirely his personal support for us, not what you call the ‘Yan family’.”

"Moreover, it seems that the return on his investment in us is only greater than expected."

Wen Hanyun spoke firmly and fearlessly to the three people sitting opposite her, "Moreover, I have my own job and income, and I don't need to rely on anyone to support me. My dreams don't need to be measured by profit."

"If my mere presence makes you uncomfortable, then I'm sorry, that's just who I am, and I won't change you because of unimportant people."

As she spoke, she put down the cutlery, stood up, and prepared to say goodbye to the old man before leaving.

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Old Master Yan finally made a move, raising his eyes. "Sit down."

Wen Hanyun stopped what she was doing and looked at him.

The old man had very deep-set eyes, and those eyes, which were almost identical to Yan Sheng's, showed no emotion.

The butler, who was waiting nearby, stood silently in front of the door. Wen Hanyun frowned and could only return to her seat for the time being.

The old man hasn't had enough of his show yet, and he won't let her leave so easily.

“Young man, don’t be so impatient,” Old Master Yan said slowly. “However, Ming Chong and Cheng Yuan, you did go a bit too far with your words.”

"Han Yun was brought by Xiao Sheng, and I also invited her. Is this how I usually teach you to treat guests?"

He criticized Yan Mingchong and Yan Chengyuan in a lighthearted manner, as if he hadn't been the one who had just indulged them.

"However, on another note," Old Master Yan changed the subject, "Hanyun, now that you're with Xiaosheng, you really need to take into account the influence of the Yan family in your words and actions."

“Xiao Sheng is one of the heirs of the Yan family and shoulders a heavy responsibility for the family, unlike others. What you have done is indeed easy for people to gossip about.”

“How about this,” Old Master Yan put down his chopsticks and placed his hands on the table, “you should stop the band activities and focus on being a university professor, or simply resign and stay home to take good care of Xiao Sheng, so that everyone can see your feelings for him. That way… you’ll have a better chance of staying by his side for longer.”

On the surface, it seemed like the old man was making a concession, but Wen Hanyun knew that he was clearly treating her as a dispensable accessory.

The aloof and powerful Old Master Yan completely disregarded her ideas, simply treating her as a thing dependent on Yan Sheng, something that could be discarded at any time.

Yan Mingchong and Yan Chengyuan immediately showed expressions of anticipation, waiting to see how Wen Hanyun would respond.

Wen Hanyun took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in her heart, and looked at Grandpa Yan: "Grandpa, thank you for your concern. But I cannot grant your request."

"I am a person with a soul. Music is my pursuit, and the band is the result of my and my friends' hard work. I cannot give up because of other people's gossip."

"Moreover, Yansheng chose me not because he wanted someone who would only stay at home to take care of him. I believe he appreciates my independence and perseverance."

“If he were the kind of man who would ask me to give up my dreams for him, I wouldn’t be with him.”

She paused, then said firmly, "If you're worried about whether I'll affect Yansheng's career, you can rest assured. I will handle my personal relationships well and won't be a burden to Yansheng. As for what others say, I don't care. The final answer will speak for itself..."

“A good answer will explain everything,” Yan’s mother scoffed. “In my opinion, you are the most obvious answer.”

"Look at the dress you're wearing. This shawl looks like it's from last year, doesn't it?" Yan's mother said with a hint of disdain. "When you were with A-Zhe, he always reminded you to dress more appropriately. I didn't expect you to have made no progress since you broke up."

“Auntie is right,” Wen Hanyun said without being angry. “However, I think that as long as clothes are comfortable and appropriate, it doesn’t matter whether they are the latest styles. Besides, I spend most of my time at school or in the rehearsal room, so it’s not convenient to dress too flamboyantly.”

"I will dress up properly when there is a necessary occasion."

“Necessary occasions?” Mother Yan seized on her words immediately. “Isn’t the Yan family’s banquet a necessary occasion? A woman’s attire reflects on a man. You’re not only disgracing yourself, but also Xiao Sheng, and even the entire Yan family.”

"Is that so?" Wen Hanyun smiled calmly. "I assumed that those who could attend the Yan family banquet were considered family members. Does Auntie think that one needs to wear heavy makeup at home? Or is it...?"

Wen Hanyun gave the jewel-adorned woman a meaningful look. "Auntie, are you so reserved that you don't consider yourself family?"

Yan's mother blushed at what he said and was about to retort when Yan Chengyuan glared at her warningly, so she could only turn her head away dejectedly.

“It’s good that Miss Wen knows what she’s doing,” Yan Mingchong said slowly, taking a bite of food. “Being too complacent often doesn’t take you very far.”

“You’re overthinking it,” Wen Hanyun replied frankly. “As long as you put your heart into it, you can go very far.”

Yan Chengyuan scoffed, "You're making such a big promise, don't end up falling flat on your face."

After the family dinner ended, Wen Hanyun breathed a slight sigh of relief. Just as she reached the door, she sent a message to Qin Ling, only to see her car approaching from around the corner.