Standing Next To You-Chapter 380: The Chaotic Fei Mansion II

The First Elder noticed her pleading gaze. He sighed. For the sake of the future heir, Fei Hua Jiang, he finally spoke up.

"Yangguang, Fei Min is young. He is ill-tempered and indeed made a mistake. Nevertheless, we can’t just forgot the hard work that child put for the family. Didn’t he volunteer to train abroad like his brother to help the family? Your punishment is too cruel. He is still your grandson. Besides, this situation wouldn’t have started in the first place if Fei Chuan had not secretly brought his friend here."

With the First Elder leading the way, the others also spoke in support of the first branch. "I agree with the First Elder. Fei Min does need to be punished. But he is still young and can mend his ways. But what about Fei Chuan? That child is also partly to blame in this matter."

"Right. This wouldn’t have happened if he had not secretly brought that young lady into the house and let her make a mess of the party. I can’t help but doubt this whole situation."

"Now that you mention it, why was the friend he brought a Lin? This is too sketchy to be a coincidence. I can’t help but think that this must be a scheme."

"Not to mention, that young lady actually had four spies in this household! Isn’t that already proof that she was spying on the family? I bet she came here with the intention to ruin the event and bring shame to our reputation!"

The topic shifted to Fei Chuan and the young lady from the Lin family. For them, this was more pressing than Fei Min’s punishment.

Head Master Fei was also suspicious of Bei Sangyun. He glanced at his older brother, who had successfully redirected the conversation. However, he wasn’t offended, as he had something to say on this matter as well.

The punishment for Fei Min could wait. But Fei Chuan’s disappearance, that brat named Bei Sangyun, and her spies were issues that needed immediate attention.

"Silence. I won’t change my mind regarding Fei Min’s punishment. As for Fei Chuan, I will handle the matter personally." Head Master Fei glanced at the three people kneeling on the ground.

"There’s no use in guessing. The answer might lie with these three."

Everyone’s gaze shifted to the three kneeling on the ground.

Su Yurou turned sharply toward them, her teeth clenched in anger. Because of their statements, her youngest son had been condemned in front of everyone! Now, her son wouldn’t be able to show his face at any events in the future!

And it was all these people’s fault!

The parents of Fei Yuxuan, Fei Menqi, and Fei Ling sweated for their children. Right now, they couldn’t defend their children because these three had betrayed the family at a critical moment.

"Fei Yuxuan, Fei Menqi, and Fei Ling. Only the members of the Fei family are present here. You can speak your mind freely. Tell me, why did you testify against Fei Min?" Head Master Fei asked.

Fei Yuxuan, Fei Menqi, and Fei Ling looked at each other. They could see the hesitation and fear reflected in their eyes.

"Why are you silent? Because of the three of you, Hua Jiang’s party has been ruined! Our family has been disgraced at our own banquet! My husband and my youngest son are both being punished! If just one of you had defended Fei Min, none of this would have happened!" Su Yurou couldn’t contain her anger anymore as she snapped and glared at the three.

"I understand your frustration, but there’s no need to yell. They must have their reasons. You’re scaring them," Ye Zhifan, Fei Ling’s mother, interjected defensively.

Her husband, Fei Jian, patted her arm to calm her, knowing they shouldn’t provoke the first branch right now.

But Su Yurou was already seething with anger. "Who are you to reprimand me? You’re just a mistress! Are you afraid that if your son is kicked out, you’ll be kicked out too?"

Fei Jian’s face darkened. "Su Yurou, I know you’re angry, but you don’t need to speak to my wife like that."

"Ha! You’re more concerned about your mistress than your own son? Your youngest son ran away and left this mess behind!"

The vein on Fei Jian’s temple bulged. It was clear how much effort he was exerting to keep from snapping at Su Yurou.

Su Yurou pointed at Fei Menqi’s parents. "You don’t want me to get angry at the children? Fine! As their parents, how will you explain what your daughter has done? She ran her mouth earlier and decided to put the blame on Fei Min! Because of your children’s accusations, my son can’t even step foot in this house! He might as well be kicked out!"

The more Su Yurou spoke, the more wronged she felt. This was completely unfair.

"Since my son is being punished, they should be punished as well!"

Fei Menqi’s parents had remained silent earlier. Because they were afraid of making the situation worse by speaking up for their daughter. However, they couldn’t hold back their defense when Su Yurou called them out, especially since they had helped her plead with the Head Master not to blame Fei Hua Jiang and Fei Yi Lang.

Now, she wanted to drag their daughter into this mess with Fei Min? How could they remain silent?

Fei Yuxuan’s parents were also provoked by Su Yurou’s accusations.

"My daughter is not putting the blame on Fei Min! She was asked for the truth. She is just telling the truth. This is all the fault of your son. Why are you blaming our children?"

"That’s right. Fei Min can make mistakes, and so can our children. They did not intend to harm the family’s name. I am pretty sure they have their reasons. Isn’t the Head Master questioning the children right now? But you are snapping at the children. How can they tell the truth if they are scared of you?"

"What did you say?! You wouldn’t dare speak this way when my husband is around! But now you’re so bold just because my husband and my son are being punished! I won’t forget what you all did tonight. When Hua Jiang becomes head in the future, I will make sure to repay you for this humiliation!"

"Mom! Please don’t say that—" Fei Hua Jiang could see the situation spiraling out of control and tried to stop his mother.

"Su Yurou, watch your mouth—" the elders intervened as well.

But it was useless. Su Yurou had successfully provoked the other branches.

"Wow, you are so shameless, Su Yurou. How can you admit that in front of everyone? You are relying on your son’s position to threaten us! No wonder Fei Min grew up crooked. It must be because he takes after you."

"You bastards! So you are now revealing all your ugly faces?"

The study room erupted into chaos.

When it came to their own children, the other branches wouldn’t stand by and let others accuse them, especially in front of the Head Master. They wanted to clear their children’s names, intensifying the conflict even further.

Even the elders, who usually mediated during disputes, couldn’t contain the situation.

Head Master Fei’s temple ached again.

Just as he was about to explode in anger, Fei Yuxuan suddenly slammed his head on the ground.