Chapter 16

Hongxue, Hongxue, open the door.

Hongxue, what exactly happened? Why does your room smell?

Are you vomiting?

Shang Hongxue inside the room had a slightly flushed face; she never expected her concealment to be so thorough, yet she was still discovered by her older sister.

The smell on her body wouldn't wash off, it was disgusting; she had washed several times that morning, tried many methods, but the smell remained, as if it had marinated in, impossible to clean completely; upon smelling it, Shang Hongxue felt like vomiting.

It was too foul, she really wanted to vomit; to keep others from knowing, she deliberately hid back in her room, lowering her voice as much as possible, yet she was still discovered by her sister—the very thing she feared most had happened; it didn't matter if others in the family found out, but she absolutely could not let her sister know.

Shang Hongxue dared not open the door, but her older sister kept shouting outside, and she even heard another person's voice.

Second sister, I know you're vomiting inside; hurry up and open the door, tell your brother who bullied you, little brother will definitely help you vent.

A voice full of delight sounded; Shang Hongxue was speechless—indeed, someone had leaked her whereabouts and her affairs; no wonder the eldest sister came looking for her, it turned out the little brother was badmouthing her behind her back.

Shang Yue, do you want to die? You went to complain to the eldest sister again about me.

Hehehe, second sister, I didn't want to either; the eldest sister gave more, so the little brother had no choice.

Shang Yue, the third son of the Shang Clan, is also the biological younger brother of Shang Hongchen and Shang Hongxue, and the youngest son of Shang Yingnian.

He had gained some benefit, promised the eldest sister to watch the second sister; naturally he would follow through— as long as he was paid, he didn't care; he had done such things many times before, after all they're family, what secrets could there be? This time, too, he told Shang Hongchen, taking money to get things done—that's his principle; he wouldn't say he took money and didn't act.

Reputation is what Shang Yue values most.

Shang Yue, you're dead.

Second sister, you should open the door; don't let the eldest sister kick it in, or your door won't survive.

Threat.

Shang Yue threatened Shang Hongxue; only with Shang Hongchen present would he dare say such things.

With his backer here, Shang Yue fears nothing.

Inside fell silent at once; after a while, the door opened.

It reeks.

What smell? Ugh?

Shang Yue vomited outright; the smell was unbearable, he was unprepared, and he vomited.

Shang Hongchen frowned, staring at Shang Hongchen inside the room; the smell was emanating from her body, mixed with various strange odors; after opening the door and letting it air a bit, Shang Hongchen entered and saw the vomit in the bucket, her brows tightened again.

After Shang Yue had vomited for a while, he then entered, about to speak.

She saw the second sister couldn't hold back and vomited.

She vomited into the bucket; seeing this, Shang Yue also felt like vomiting, but fortunately he restrained himself.

Eldest sister.

Second sister vomited.

Shang Yue covered his mouth, turned his head so he wouldn't see that sight; his eyes occasionally glanced over, carrying a moderate amount of suspicion.

A woman, vomiting—and moreover, the second sister's situation is very strange.

It's highly questionable.

Shang Hongchen's eyes coldly fixed on Shang Hongxue, as if trying to see through her heart.

Shang Hongxue dared not meet her gaze, lowered her head, and played with her fingers.

After sitting down, Shang Hongchen stared at Shang Hongxue for a long time, then said: 'Speak, what exactly happened? Why are you hiding in your room to vomit?'

Shang Hongxue said nothing, gave a glance to her younger brother Shang Yue, warning him not to stir up trouble.

Shang Yue's chubby face broke into a smile; he wasn't the least bit afraid, and gave a fierce look.

Shang Hongchen's attitude gradually turned hostile.

Won't you explain?

Or perhaps you don't know how to explain? Shang Hongxue, did something happen between you and Chen Chuyang?

Vomiting, hiding—these circumstances make it hard not to suspect something.

Could the younger sister be pregnant?

Could she be carrying Chen Chuyang's child?

This matter is too……

At this moment, Shang Hongchen's killing intent coalesced.

Chen Chuyang actually dared to lay hands on her younger sister—unforgivable.

Sensing her sister's killing intent, Shang Hongxue explained: 'This matter has nothing to do with Elder Brother Chuyang.'

Had she not said that, it would have been better; but as soon as she spoke, Shang Hongchen rose to her feet, coldly staring at Shang Hongxue.

Now that it's come to this, are you still going to speak up for him?

Was it him who did it?

Shang Hongchen gritted her teeth, her eyes blazing with fury as she asked.

Shang Yue also stared at the second sister; this matter, he couldn't help her.

What a big deal—second sister is actually so rebellious, she actually… took that step; this is too heinous.

Eldest sister, this matter has nothing to do with Elder Brother Chuyang; you must not cause trouble for him.

Hmph. Shang Hongchen rose, icy: 'Do you think that's possible? This matter isn't over; let me tell you, Shang Hongxue, he Chen Chuyang dares to do such a thing—he's as good as dead.'

Before I came, Father had already disappeared; I guess he went to look for him.

You'd better figure out how to explain this to Father and Mother.

Come on, Shang Yue, let's go to Longshe Shan.

Shang Yue obediently said: 'Yes, eldest sister.'

The murderous Shang Hongchen will certainly not let Chen Chuyang off; she will go to Longshe Shan to cause trouble for him.

Shang Hongxue saw the situation and rushed forward to stop them: "Big sister, no need?"

"Chuyang brother didn't do anything; you've misunderstood. Things aren't as you think."

"Hmph." Shang Hongchen, frustrated that things had come to this, still couldn't believe her stupid sister was helping Chen Chuyang.

Her sister is just too naive and pure, that's why she finds Chen Chuyang odd.

She had long known that man was no good, and indeed he was.

He actually...

"Shang Hongxue, this matter isn't up to you."

"Go."

Shang Yue turned back: "Second sister, you'd better not speak."

The more you say, the more wrong you are. Big sister wasn't that angry originally, but look at you—you've made her so furious she's trembling.

Shang Hongxue wanted to explain, but seeing big sister and the others leave, she felt helpless, gritted her teeth, and followed.

"Chuyang brother, you need to hold on—they won't listen to my explanation at all."

Chen Clan.

Chen Yuan heard the news and froze.

Looking at the Chen Clan disciple who had reported, he blinked, and after a long while asked in shock: "Are you sure it's true? Did Shang Yingnian really go to Longshe Shan?"

"Family Head, it's true. He entered Longshe Shan before dawn, and so far there's been no movement."

"Moreover, the three from the Shang Clan—Shang Hongchen, Shang Hongxue—are also heading toward Longshe Shan; I fear... the Second Young Master..."

Chen Yuan frowned upon hearing that, muttering inwardly: "Strange, what exactly happened? That old coot Shang Yingnian actually went himself to find Chuyang?"

"Could it be because of Hongxue? But this matter isn't settled yet; he..."

"And Shang Hongchen also went to Longshe Shan—that's too strange!"

Chen Yuan waved his hand: "Keep an eye on them."

"Yes." The disciple was about to leave.

"Wait."

The disciple turned back in doubt, clasped his fists, and awaited new orders.

"Forget it, I'll go myself."

"Yes, Family Head."

Chen Yuan not going would leave him uneasy; if his son came to harm, the woman at home would never let him off.