The tension in the private dining room thickened as the Jiang family visibly squirmed under Sun Lixia's calm but probative questioning. Master Jiang's complexion reddened while Xiaofeng's fists clenched repeatedly at his sides.
"You mock us with these games!" Xiaofeng finally exploded, rounding on Sun Lixia with unbridled fury.
Li Yanyan matched the boy's heated glare with an icy one of her own. "Watch your tongue when addressing your elders, child. Clearly you are the one playing games by making baseless accusations."
"Baseless?!" Madam Jiang looked fit to burst as she jabbed a trembling finger towards Li Chen. "That...that daughter of mine was infatuated with your son! She was going to do whatever it took to stop this ridiculous marriage!"
An deafening silence fell over the room as all eyes turned to Li Chen. The newlywed's brow was furrowed in consternation, but he remained calmly bemused rather than affronted.
