Uncle and Second Uncle, upon seeing them, their expressions suddenly changed.

Aunt was the first to react, and she immediately stepped forward and said, "Xiao Lian, Xiao Lian, it's Aunt's fault, the past mistakes, they're all Aunt's fault..."

"Yes, yes, it's our fault, we were really wrong." Second Aunt also hurriedly stepped forward with a pale face, "This morning when we said we would sever our family ties, that was all because we were confused. We came here specifically to apologize, blood is thicker than water, we are all family, we know you are a good person, please forgive us..."

Let's not say whether Xiao Lian would retaliate against them.

As long as they mend the relationship with her.

That would really be reaching for the stars!

Having someone with a net worth of hundreds of billions as a backer.

Simply giving a few favors could save one thirty years of struggle!

Second Aunt firmly clutched Xiao Lian's hand, and continued to flatter her, "Xiao Lian, I could tell early on that you would go places, you're the future pillar of the Yu Family!"

"No no." Yu Xiaolong interjected from the side, "Sister Lisa is."

"No!"

Second Aunt immediately shook her head and said, "How could she compare to Xiao Lian! Yu Lisha went to a university only because of money, now she says she's a designer but in reality, everyone knows, she's just an assistant, always thinking about hanging on to a rich second-generation to reach for the stars, she's not on the same level as Xiao Lian!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Lisha and Uncle's family were instantly furious.

They didn't expect Second Aunt to be such a two-faced person!

But they could only suppress their anger and hastily said to Xiao Lian: "Yes, yes, Xiao Lian is the best, we can't compare to Xiao Lian... Xiao Lian, please forgive us, we really realize our mistakes..."

Xiao Lian frowned slightly, withdrew her hand, and looked towards Qin Feng.

Qin Feng then nodded at her, signaling her to handle the matter herself as he didn't trust the Yu family, leaving her to decide.

"Sorry, let's wait until my mom comes back."

Xiao Lian said, her expression indifferent.

She was the younger generation.

Such matters still needed to respect her mother's decision.

Upon hearing this, everyone let out a sigh of relief and thanked Xiao Lian repeatedly.

They knew her mother, Lin Meizhen.

Lin Meizhen was a pushover, usually bullied so harshly by them, yet she never said much and always cherished the family ties; just now at the front door, she still invited them to come, so she was likely easy to settle.

They believed that just a few nice words would suffice to put everything behind them.

At this moment.

Lin Meizhen came back from outside carrying newly bought peanuts, melon seeds, and candies.

Everyone turned to look at her.

Second Aunt was the first to rush forward enthusiastically, saying, "Meizhen, here, let me carry that for you, during these festive days, don't exhaust yourself."

"Yes, yes." Aunt and others also immediately came over, their attitude had greatly changed, saying, "Meizhen, we were wrong in the past, we have come to apologize to you, look, on this festive season our whole family has come, hoping that some past misunderstandings will be forgiven by you."

Watching their drastically changed attitudes.

Lin Meizhen placed the seeds and candy on the table and said, "I have no misunderstandings about you."

Second Aunt and others paused upon hearing this, then immediately became joyous: "Is that so? That's great!"

"I've always said, Meizhen is good-natured, easy-going, not one to hold grudges, after all, we're family, what conflicts can't be resolved…" Uncle also said smiling.

Everyone was thoroughly pleased.

It turned out, just as they had thought, Lin Meizhen was very agreeable.

That's the best.

Not only do they avoid retaliation, but they could also rely on her and all the big shots present to establish connections, how wonderful!

Uncle and others were delighted inside.

At this moment, Lin Meizhen then said, "It seems you've got it wrong, aren't we no longer family?"

The smile on Uncle's face abruptly froze, becoming very awkward, then he said, "Meizhen, we've already apologized to you, didn't you also say, there are no misunderstandings …"

"What I meant was, I have no misunderstandings about you, you've always looked down on our family, usually avoiding us from afar, on one hand feeling ashamed of having us as relatives, on the other hand fearing we would borrow money, I'm all aware of these, and I understand, so there are no misunderstandings."

Lin Meizhen said, her tone very calm.

"..."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces turned awkwardly red.

So she knew all along that they had looked down on her.

"Meizhen, you see we're specifically here to admit our mistakes, and we are family, for the sake of your third brother's face…"

Uncle said.

Lin Meizhen's eyes then reddened, her emotions suddenly flared, "It's exactly because of Xiao Lian's father's sake, that I have always endured your disdain!!"

"…"

Uncle and others were at a loss for words.

Lin Meizhen wiped the wet corner of her eyes, adjusting her tone, "Did you think over these years, we were willing to approach you? Every time we are together, don't you mock and jeer us? Never mind me, even my son, Yu Xiaolong, can see it!"

"We may be poor, but we are not shameless."

"Xiao Lian and Yu Xiaolong carry the Yu family bloodline, I couldn't bear letting them cut off this relationship! I feared it would be unfair to Xiao Lian's father beneath the Nine Springs!" (Note: Nine Springs refers to the underworld)

"So, I kept enduring your disdain."

"Even last night, when you spoke so harshly, I still thought, on New Year's Day, I must let Xiao Lian and Yu Xiaolong go to their grandfather to offer New Year's greetings."

"But just now, I found out, you proposed to cut off family relations!"

"To be honest, for Xiao Lian's father's sake, perhaps I would have begged you, but you aimed this at my daughter, and at my son!"

"If I remain weak as usual, going along with you, how can I be their mother?"

"So, you can go back now!"

"…" This version is sourced from MV3L3MPYR.

The entire courtyard fell deathly silent.

Uncle and everyone present were stunned in their spots, not knowing what to say.

They had never expected.

This Lin Meizhen, who had always been disregarded and bullied by them, turned out to be so resilient.

"Meizhen…"

Second Aunt tried to speak again.

But Lord Dog immediately stepped forward, blocking her path, his eyes narrowing, "Wasn't what she said clear enough?"

As the words fell.

The whole courtyard, everyone present, including Mr. Gu, President Wang, President Lu, and others, all stood up, their gazes sharp as knives!

It sent shivers down their spines!

Ultimately.

Uncle and Second Uncle's families, like facing gods and demons, didn't dare to breathe, tremblingly retreated back outside the gate…

They were clear in their minds.

From then on, let alone losing fortunes, even surviving was an act of divine mercy.

One by one, they were extremely regretful, filled with remorse…

The courtyard quieted down.

Lin Meizhen turned to look at Xiao Lian and Yu Xiaolong, her eyes moist, "Mom is sorry, from now on, you will have no uncles, no cousins…"

"It's alright, you still have me."

Qin Feng then said.