REBORN ARISTOCRAT: RETURN OF THE VICIOUS HEIRESS

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Chapter 356: Exposing the Hypocritical Xia Ruya’s True Colors

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Old Mr. Wen stared at Xia Ruya and said, “Ruya, thank you for your concern, but we don’t need the help of outsiders for now. Please thank your father and grandfather on my behalf.”

He was well aware of what the Xia Family was planning to do. However, he had never allowed anyone to manipulate and control the Wen Family. Hence, the Xia Family could forget about taking advantage of the situation.

Xia Ruya’s eyes widened in shock and disbelief. “Grandpa Wen, my grandfather and father genuinely want to help the Wen Family tide through the crisis. My grandfather often says that that the Wen Family has helped the Xia Family out a lot in the past, and that it’s the Xia Family’s honor to lend the Wen Family a hand this time.”

She thought to herself, Given the Wen Family’s character of maximizing profits and minimizing losses, how could they possibly turn our help down?

It’s impossible.

Wen Haowen’s anger knew no bounds, and his veins were bulging from his forehead. “Father, the Xia Family can help us solve our problem effortlessly. Why are you refusing to agree to it? Do you want to watch the Xiao Family drive us into a corner!?!”

Old Mr. Wen said coldly, “You’re making it sound far more serious than it is. I was the one who founded and built the Wen Corporation singlehandedly. It’s my lifelong work and the fruit of my labor. I care about Wen Corporation more than anyone else. I refuse to accept the Xia Family’s help because we haven’t gotten to the point where we need the help of others yet. If we keep seeking help from others whenever we’re faced with an obstacle, just like we did previously with the Jiang family, what are others going to think of the Wen Family?”

Wen Haowen flew into a rage and barked. “Father, you’re just being stubborn and shoving your twisted logic down our throats. We’re closely acquainted with the Xia Family and everyone in the circle knows that. What’s wrong with receiving help from the Xia Family?”

Old Mr. Wen had an austere expression on his face. However, he could not speak his mind out loud blatantly because Xia Ruya was present as well.

Wen Xinya interjected. “Father, the Wen Family differs greatly from the Xia Family in terms of status. Can you even compare the two to each other? When we cooperated with the Jiang family to defeat the Xiao Family back then, it was two strong families working against one. However, it’s going to reflect badly on our family if we seek the assistance of the Xia Family.”

A look of satisfaction formed on Old Mr. Wen’s face the moment he heard Wen Xinya’s words. What a bright and sharp child who understands what I’m thinking. She has given me an out because she knows it’d be inappropriate for me to say some things since I’m an elder.

Xia Ruya felt extremely embarrassed by Wen Xinya’s comment, especially since Old Mr. Wen did not protest or reprimand her at all. He had clearly agreed with everything that she said. She suddenly realized that she was no longer in any place to meddle with the affairs of the Wen Family ever since Wen Xinya’s return. She initially thought that she had understood the members of the Wen Family very well. Yet, she could not manipulate them at all.

Wen Haowen grimaced. Pride had always mattered a lot to him. At this moment, Wen Xinya’s words had hit the nail on the head and struck a sour note within him. Feeling extremely indignant to have been lectured by someone whom he utterly detested, he chastised. “What do you know? You’re just a child. Go away. This is an adults’ conversation. Shoo.”