Tang Yue's following words could be heard. "The meaning of this sentence is that one cannot be without shame. From being shameless to knowing shame, one can avoid shame," Tang Yue continued, "In plain terms, it means a person cannot be without a sense of shame. If someone gets used to being shameless, then they've reached the utmost degree of shamelessness. So, Xiao Jun, we must be people who have a sense of shame." Official source is NoveI~Fire.net "Are you calling me shameless?" Mrs. Chu looked at Tang Yue incredulously. With a cool glance, Tang Yue said: "If you want to take it personally, I can't help that." "Mr. Lian." Tang Yue turned to Lian He and spoke, "I'm very grateful for your generous help just now, and I thank you for standing up for my mom, but…" Tang Yue paused for a moment, her gaze falling on Tang Zhengde, who was helping Zhang Hualian, and she said, "If I accepted your help, then I would be no different from the Chu Family, bullying others with power. She…" Tang Yue didn't name anyone specifically, but her cool gaze upon Mrs. Chu made it clear to everyone present who she was talking about. She continued, "She is merely apologizing under the pressure from the Lian Family, without sincerity or even recognizing what she did wrong. If that's the case, it's better not to apologize at all." The mere four words conveyed a magnanimous sentiment, making it feel like apologizing to Mrs. Chu was giving her an opportunity that she didn't deserve. "I, Tang Yue, may come from the countryside and grew up in a rural area, so what? Did I eat rice from your home, or drink your family's porridge?" The thought suddenly popped into Tang Yue's head as she spoke, "Doesn't your family have rural origins if you go back three generations?" Tang Yue's words were powerful and resonant. Mr. Meng was the first to agree, "What's wrong with being from the countryside? I too grew up in the countryside." Mr. Qin said, "Me as well." More and more people echoed this sentiment, causing Mrs. Chu to feel like she couldn't stand her ground. It didn't require an apology anymore, but why did their gazes make her feel worse than an apology? "Talk is cheap. Your stepfather is just a..." Mrs. Chu thought of what had just transpired, and realizing she had provoked public anger, she changed her words, "He runs a restaurant. Compared to Mr. Lian, that's worlds apart." "You're suggesting that if it were you, you'd immediately change your surname to Lian and go back to the Lian Family, right?" Tang Yue countered. Mrs. Chu's lips quivered, and though she didn't answer, her intention was very clear. "Xiao Yue, daddy doesn't expect you to take the Lian surname, only that you acknowledge me as your father," Lian He said to Tang Yue, humbling himself greatly. Even though he was used to hearing Tang Yue call him "Mr. Lian," his heart ached with each mention. Tang Yue took a deep breath and said, "Yes, although Mr. Tang is my stepfather, he is dearer to me than my biological father." When Tang Yue said this, many eyes fell upon Lian He. The Hai City Lian Family may not be known to everyone, but there was always a connection. Through word of mouth, those who didn't know became acquainted. They were known as the foremost family in Sea City, yet Tang Yue didn't recognize them? "Xiao Yue." Tang Zhengde harbored concerns, looking at Tang Yue clad in red in the midst of the crowd. Even amidst so many people, his eyes were drawn to her instantly. She was petite and stood out in the crowd like a shining, radiant sun, impossible to ignore. Her words made the tall Tang Zhengde's eyes redden unwillingly. "As a child, no matter how others called me a burden, my dad never despised me." A flicker of the feeling of being scolded seemed to shine in Tang Yue's eyes as she continued, "When I was sixteen, I suddenly developed appendicitis, requiring over a hundred yuan for surgery. Maybe to you, that sum is just one less meal or fewer packs of cigarettes, but for my dad, it was several months' wages." "He quietly begged others to lend him money for my treatment, and to save money, he wouldn't take a car. He'd walk tens of miles from the forest farm to visit me at night after work. Without my dad, there might not be a Tang Yue in this world today." Although Tang Yue did not witness that moment herself, she could imagine the extent Tang Zhengde went to for her, asking people for help. Taking a deep breath, Tang Yue spoke, "And my mom, she's the best mom in the world, gentle and kind, magnanimous, never petty. I, too, want to learn from my mom and not stoop to the level of petty people." The words "petty people" were emphasized as Tang Yue stood up straight and briskly walked up to Tang Zhengde. "Xiao Yue, all this is what I should do," Tang Zhengde looked at this version of Tang Yue, feeling as if in a dream. Although his daughter had been close to him over the years, he never knew she held him dearer than her own biological father. "Dad." Tang Yue suddenly knelt before Tang Zhengde, looking up sincerely and earnestly, "Today, I'm getting married. I thank you and mom for raising me and for everything you've done for me." "Dad," Meng Siyu stepped forward, kneeling beside Tang Yue before Tang Zhengde, holding Tang Yue's hand, "From now on, Xiao Yue and I will honor both of you and ensure you live peaceful and happy lives." Meng Siyu's large hand held hers tightly, their eyes met and they shared a knowing smile, seemingly understanding each other's thoughts. Tang Yue blinked away the tears which had gathered without her realizing and choked up, "Before, I didn't understand and did many things to upset you, I..." "Xiao Yue, Siyu, get up," Tang Zhengde, seeing her actions, was startled and involuntarily turned to look at Meng Jin and others. Zhang Hualian dabbed the tears from her eyes and said, "Yes, please get up." Granny Tang, on the other hand, was shedding tear after tear, murmuring, "My boy has always protected her well, he really has." "In-laws, mother-in-law, you've raised Xiao Yue so well, you deserve their kneeling gratitude," Mr. Meng complimented, "Being in-laws with you is truly a fortune for our Meng Family." Mr. Meng was old and had been confused about Meng Yanzhi's matters, but in other affairs, he was quite enlightened. "It's a blessing for Xiao Yue to have met Siyu," Zhang Hualian's smile carried tears, initially, she wanted Tang Yue to make peace, but she didn't expect that Xiao Yue would go this far for her... Tang Zhengde was the most moved. He helped Tang Yue up and said, "Xiao Yue, I've never blamed you. Being your dad is the happiest thing in my life."