Chapter 701 A Shameless Family
Huo Nanxiao was chased out by the three children, but he didn't know what to say to make them happy. After all, they already knew what had happened outside, and no matter what Huo Nanxiao said, the children would think he was just trying to deceive them, so they simply ignored him.
The other servants in the house have also become very quiet lately. When they see Huo Nanxiao, they don't say anything except to greet him. They are all clearly keeping their distance from Huo Nanxiao, probably because they are afraid of Huo Xiuyuan.
Huo Nanxiao has indeed achieved great success in the capital city, and many people outside have to be mindful of his feelings and do what he says. But no matter how outstanding Huo Nanxiao is, Huo Xiuyuan is still his father, and sometimes Huo Nanxiao simply cannot stop him from doing what he wants to do.
Just like what happened today.
Xia Wenhe's family was dragged out, a scene witnessed by many undercover media outlets.
Overnight, scandals spread like wildfire.
Initially, the Xia family had a good reputation because Xia Wanwan had saved Huo Nanxiao. Many people regarded them as benefactors of the Huo family. Even if they wanted to smear Xia Wanwan, they wouldn't dare to say anything too harsh and would always keep a certain bottom line.
But once the news of Huo Nanxiao's divorce and Xia Wanwan being kicked out of the house came out, everyone saw the Huo family's true intentions.
Huo Xiuyuan loathed Xia Wanwan and her family even more!
Xia Wanwan's public image also underwent a dramatic change overnight.
A group of media outlets surrounded the Xia family's house, attempting to conduct interviews.
Xia Wenhe felt extremely embarrassed and asked the security guard to stop the reporters.
Zhou Fenglin had never been so humiliated. His eyes were red, and he didn't know what to do. He could only grab Xia Wanwan and say, "Wanwan, you have to think of something! So many reporters are blocking the door. How are we supposed to live? You have to think of something!"
Xia Wanwan looked at the flashing lights outside the door and said, "What can we do? They've already seen that our family was kicked out by Master Huo. They won't leave until they get the information they want."
“Then we can’t tell the media that Huo Xiuyuan looks down on our family. If that gets out, wouldn’t the entire Xia family become a laughing stock in everyone’s eyes? How will we ever be able to stand on our own two feet in the capital city?” Zhou Fenglin was still worried about his reputation.
Xia Wanwan said, "You can't hide the truth forever; they'll find out sooner or later."
Zhou Fenglin said indignantly, "It's all Xia Ningxi's fault. It must be Xia Ningxi who harmed us behind the scenes, deliberately spreading the news of the divorce so that Master Huo would know about it. Otherwise, why would he be so angry? Now look what's happened. We didn't get any benefit, and Huo Xiuyuan found out about this. He definitely won't allow Young Master Huo to marry you anymore."
Without a marriage certificate, you're nothing now. How can you withstand the gossip and rumors? I don't know what people outside will think of our family, or how they'll view you!
At this point, Zhou Fenglin excitedly grabbed Xia Wanwan's hand and whispered, "Wanwan, we don't have the ability to solve this predicament. We can only let Huo Nanxiao handle it. Here's what we'll do: you secretly send a message to Huo Nanxiao saying that you've been humiliated by Huo Xiuyuan and that you have no face to live anymore. If he can't marry you immediately, you should die."
"Are you crazy?" Xia Wanwan exclaimed in shock.
Zhou Fenglin said, "I'm not crazy. This is the only way to solve this predicament. Are you going to wait until everyone is riding on your head before you think about fighting back?"
“Then I can’t force Nan Xiao to do something he doesn’t want to do at this time. I’ve already made him very unhappy,” Xia Wanwan argued.
Zhou Fenglin said, "He divorced his wife so he could be with you. You're just doing what you were supposed to do sooner rather than later. What's wrong with that? Do you want to keep dragging it out? You've seen Huo Xiuyuan's attitude towards you and our family. If you can't become Huo Nanxiao's wife, you're doomed. Wanwan, I'm doing this for your own good. Would I ever harm you?"
Xia Wanwan was caught in a dilemma.
They have now been driven to a dead end.
Once Huo Xiuyuan makes his move, he will not give them a chance to retaliate. Only by capturing Huo Nanxiao can they find a way out.
Xia Wanwan knew that Huo Nanxiao wouldn't get married at this time.
"If Huo Xiuyuan doesn't agree, and Nan Xiao marries me, I might really die," Xia Wanwan thought worriedly.
Zhou Fenglin said, "Huo Xiuyuan is just bluffing. Once you actually get your marriage certificate with Huo Nanxiao, even if Huo Xiuyuan is unhappy, he'll have to put up with it. Don't worry."
Xia Wanwan's heart was filled with mixed feelings. In fact, Xia Wanwan knew very well that there was not much she could do right now. Marrying Huo Nanxiao was indeed a good thing, and she could certainly benefit from it, but she knew that what she could get was limited.
Identity and status are far less important than Huo Nanxiao's love.
What Xia Wanwan wanted was never money or status, but Huo Nanxiao's favoritism.
"Forget it, let's wait a bit longer. I think Nan Xiao will handle all of this." Xia Wanwan decided to put the pressure on Huo Nan Xiao.
Zhou Fenglin was furious: "Wait? Waiting at a time like this is a dead end. We must take the initiative to have a chance to survive."
"Taking action now will only further enrage Huo Xiuyuan." Xia Wanwan disagreed with Zhou Fenglin's approach.
She knew Huo Xiuyuan all too well. If Xia Wanwan could behave herself at this point, Huo Xiuyuan probably wouldn't make things too difficult for them. But if they were still thinking about getting something from Huo Nanxiao at this point, Huo Xiuyuan would only become more convinced of his own thoughts and treat their whole family as bloodsuckers.
Perhaps Huo Xiuyuan will resort to even more terrifying retaliatory measures.
In Huo Xiuyuan's eyes, the Xia family was no different from ants; it was like an ant trying to shake a tree, and it would do them no good at all.
"Mother, listen to me, don't do anything now. Calm down first, and we can think of a solution after Huo Xiuyuan has calmed down," Xia Wanwan reminded Zhou Fenglin.
However, Zhou Fenglin did not intend to take her advice and went directly out of the villa to confront the media.
The media had been following them all day without finding an interview opportunity, but this time they finally did, and immediately swarmed over to mock Zhou Fenglin.
"Mrs. Zhou, are you aware that Xia Ningxi and Huo Nanxiao were once husband and wife?"
"Is Xia Wanwan the third party in their relationship?"
"Did Huo Nanxiao divorce because of Xia Wanwan?"
"How can you do such a thing to Xia Ningxi? It is said that Xia Wanwan was able to wake up only because Xia Ningxi used her connections to hire the world's top medical team to treat her. Otherwise, she would not have been able to wake up. She ruined Xia Ningxi's marriage. Don't you feel ashamed?"
A group of reporters swarmed around Zhou Fenglin, their voices shrill.
Zhou Fenglin said, "Xia Wanwan and Huo Nanxiao planned to get married six years ago, as you all know. As for other matters, I have nothing to say."
Reporter: "So you're admitting that Xia Wanwan is a homewrecker who broke up someone else's family?"
Zhou Fenglin said, "I don't acknowledge it. My daughter, Xia Wanwan, is the one Huo Nanxiao is determined to marry. It was Xia Ningxi who deliberately harmed my daughter in order to marry Huo Shao. Otherwise, how could she have had the chance to marry into the Huo family?"
Reporter: "But the elders of the Huo family clearly don't like Xia Wanwan and don't welcome her. Huo Xiuyuan even declared that he only has Xia Ningxi as his daughter-in-law. They have already so clearly rejected Xia Wanwan. Do you still plan to let Xia Wanwan marry Young Master Huo?"
Zhou Fenglin said, "My daughter saved Huo Shao's life and promised to marry our Wanwan. I believe in Huo Shao's character, and he will definitely keep his word."
The reporters present understood that the family did not believe they had done anything wrong.
The reporter said, "Mrs. Zhou's meaning is also Xia Wanwan's meaning, right?"
“That’s right,” Zhou Fenglin replied.
Everyone sighed, "Xia Wanwan's character isn't very good either. She knew the other party had a family and children, but she still interfered. The whole family is like this, their values are skewed. No wonder Old Master Huo doesn't approve of her."
"How utterly shameful! And this is supposed to be the First Socialite!"
"None of the socialites in this capital city have ever been eager to become someone's mistress, but Xia Wanwan likes to do this kind of thing!"
A group of people couldn't help but mock them.
Xia Wanwan's face darkened when she heard these words.
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