213. What does the Shen Clan count for?_3

The Shen family also had reservations and didn't wish for their relations with the Zhu family to be made public. Moreover, with Zhou Hong obstructing, Shen Gufan forcefully restrained himself from lending aid. Although everyone was surprised, those who could think clearly understood the logic behind it.

As for the Hou clan, there was absolutely no reason for them to verbally humiliate Shen Gufan, let alone the Shen family. After all, given the circumstances, the sensible approach would be to turn hostility into friendship with the Shen family, to play down the incident and seek peace, rather than to stir up trouble!

Could it be just because of the threat made by Shen Gufan just now?

Could the actions of the Hou clan be so overbearing?