The group lost interest in continuing their shopping and hurriedly headed home.

On the way home, Old Master Xie had already sent someone to investigate. Xie Li lowered his eyes, "No need to investigate, the Huo family deliberately leaked the information."

Originally, the Huo family came to propose marriage early this morning, and Old Master Xie thought they wanted to keep a low profile.

The Xie family then directly refused and proposed to dissolve the engagement, which was somewhat embarrassing for the Huo family.

Old Master Xie and Xie Sidu did not want Xie Li to get involved in these rumors, so they ordered all the servants in the house to keep quiet; they also thought that since the Huo family had lost face, they would not let anyone spread the word.

But they never expected that the Huo family would be so shameless.

The Xie family issued a gag order and kept the matter strictly confidential, but they deliberately leaked the news of the marriage proposal, even publicizing details such as Huo Yuntang transferring 17% of his shares.

They didn't mention a single word about the Xie family's rejection of the marriage proposal.

Now, in Linjiang City, every household that cares about this matter already knows about it.

Those with kind hearts felt that the Huo family was loyal and righteous, and that Xie Li was lucky; those who hoped for the Xie family's downfall were sarcastic and mocked the Xie family for being cold-blooded and immoral, using their adopted daughter to snag a rich husband, and then immediately kicking her aside to make way for their biological daughter.

This incident also brought Xie Li to the center of attention.

How beautiful must a woman be to be able to make Huo Yuntang fall for her so quickly, and even abandon Xie Ziyuan, the most famous socialite in Linjiang City?

Moreover, Huo Yuntang wasn't the kind of person who would be blinded by lust; it can only be said that Xie Li was very shrewd.

...

All these speculations nearly gave Old Master Xie a heart attack.

Xie Li told Grandpa Xie not to worry about these things, saying, "It's nothing serious, it's alright."

"No! I can't let your reputation be tarnished in any way!"

Huo Yuntang said that Xie Li saved his life at Tiandu Mountain, and some people's focus completely went astray. They found out that Huo Yuntang stayed at Tiandu Mountain for a full half month.

Who knows what happened between them over such a long period of time? Maybe they were already having an affair. At that time, Huo Yuntang was heartbroken and his mind was a little unstable, so it wouldn't be surprising if that vixen climbed into his bed...

This speculation has surprisingly become quite widespread.

Old Master Xie even had thoughts of picking up a knife and killing someone!

Huo's family has ulterior motives. They want to use public opinion to completely tie Huo Yuntang and Xie Li together. At that time, the Xie family will have no choice but to agree, whether they like it or not!

Xie Li suddenly looked up: "Grandpa, I recorded the conversation this morning. Can we find a media outlet we know to release it?"

The phone was turned on, and it showed the video Xie Li had recorded that morning when he came downstairs.

Grandpa Xie frowned and resolutely refused: "No, I can't let you be in the eye of the storm."

This video does indeed clarify the Xie family's attitude very well.

However, Xie Li's attitude was too forceful, and if it were released, many people would criticize her for not being gentle and virtuous enough.

How can a junior be so aggressive and unyielding towards an elder, resorting to sarcasm and ridicule? Does he have any conscience or manners?

Xie Li: "They have the nerve to harass a minor? I'm not afraid."

Xie Li was decisive and posted the video of his refusal on his WeChat Moments, along with the caption: "A real-life version of Mr. Dongguo and the wolf."

Grandpa Xie hadn't expected her to be so assertive, and he was at a loss for words.

However, he had to admit that he really felt great about it. The Huo family shamelessly used public opinion to put the Xie family in a difficult position, and they weren't even allowed to fight back?