Money Over Love Vol.6

Chapter 231: People or Money?

"Vice President Su, your performance just now was terrible. I will report it truthfully to the President."

 At this moment, in the taxi heading to the Hilton International Hotel in the Imperial Capital.

 On the back seat.

 The Sakura Country female assistant gave a sideways glance at Su Mengqing, whose face was stained with tears, and said coldly without any expression.

"You and Lin Fan are no longer related, so why are you still losing your composure because of him?"

"My affairs are none of your concern, much less your place to question me!"

 Su Mengqing raised her hand to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes, her eyes flushed red.

 She roared softly, "I, I just can’t accept it. Why does Lin Fan have such stupid luck consecutively!"

"Hmph, as for Lin Fan, I don’t think much of him either. According to your Xia Country’s saying, he’s merely someone who sponges off others."

 The female assistant wasn’t willing to be outdone, reaching out to smooth her short hair.

"Moreover, don’t forget, the President asked me to help you familiarize with the work content, in other words, I am your guide now."

"... Fine, I can assure you, I will never again lose my composure because of Lin Fan."

 Su Mengqing remained silent for a while, nodded with an unpleasant expression.

 She actually understood in her heart.

 She was just a puppet piece that Iguchi Tama had planted in Xia Country.

 Now, not only did Lin Fan grasp the Southwest provinces’ herbal market, but also secured partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies in the North of Imperial Capital.

 Most crucially, the Wen family inexplicably defected, severing ties with Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group!

 With this, her piece seemed to be useless.

 Isn’t it becoming insignificant, having no place to deploy?

 Her heart sank heavily, Su Mengqing gritted her teeth, gazing blankly at the rapidly passing bustling street scene outside the window.

 Lin Fan, are you truly the nemesis of Su Mengqing?

 Ever since I divorced you, it’s been a string of bad luck, rapidly losing everything I had.

 And now, you’re even pushing me to a dead end, so that I can’t even hold my head up high in front of Iguchi Tama?

 No, I won’t yield.

 I will prove to you, Lin Fan, that I, Su Mengqing, am not a worthless person!

 After deeply breathing several times, Su Mengqing retracted her gaze.

 Her bloodshot eyes became shadowy and resolute.

"... I already know about the situation, come in."

 After a while.

 The two got out of the car and returned to the Presidential Suite on the top floor of the hotel.

 The female assistant indeed left nothing concealed, embellishing the matter and recounting it to Iguchi Tama.

 The latter’s pretty face was uncertain, eventually turning indifferent, and called Su Mengqing inside.

"President, I, I didn’t expect to encounter Lin Fan here, and even get preemptively persuaded by him to convince the Wen family!"

 Thud!

 Su Mengqing finished her sentence with gritted teeth, kneeling abruptly at the feet of Iguchi Tama.

"Please give me a chance to prove my capabilities once more!"

"This matter doesn’t have much to do with you; I also just received intelligence that Wen Jian Country, the eldest of the Wen family, is a member of the project team dispatched by Xia Country to Sha Country."

 Iguchi Tama helped Su Mengqing up, letting out a cold laugh.

"Coincidentally, Yuan Ruohai is also a confidant of Prince Bulger of Sha Country... The Wen family must’ve agreed to Lin Fan’s conditions fearing offending the Yuan family for Wen Jian Country’s future."

"There’s another way to ease the Wen family’s concerns and make them cooperate with us again."

 Iguchi Tama said lightly, glancing at her watch, with her lips curving slightly.

"Today is the ancestral ceremony of the Shen family in Imperial Capital, Ying Wenyuan will also inevitably go there. He is the project group’s leader, corresponding with Yuan Ruohai’s position."

 Upon hearing this, Su Mengqing was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up fiercely.

"President, you mean, as long as we manage Ying Wenyuan, we can secure Wen Jian Country’s interests, making the Wen family rethink?"

"Exactly, Ying Wenyuan is the son-in-law of the Shen family, and his mother, Mrs. Ying Sr., was once the eldest Miss of the Shen family. The two families share a mutually prosperous situation."

 Iguchi Tama narrowed her eyes slightly, nodding meaningfully.

"Pack up and head to the Shen family! Shen Family Patriarch Shen Changlong has had dealings with my father, so he’s considered a friend of our Iguchi family."

"Hehe, Lin Fan probably never dreamed that the connections our Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group has in Xia Country are far beyond his comparison!"

 Su Mengqing quietly clenched her fists, regaining some of her confident demeanor.

 Lin Fan, just you wait.

 It won’t be long before you’ll taste the consequences of being betrayed by the Wen family!

 Meanwhile.

 Southern City, Xia Family Mansion.

 With a creak, a black Benz came to a sudden halt at the entrance, followed by Lin Fan and his entourage jumping out.

"Lin Fan, if those people insist on taking Xiao Shitou away, what should we do?"

 Several girls, including Xia Bingbing, had come along, looking at Lin Fan with eager eyes as they walked.

 On the way here, they had heard a brief explanation from the other party.

 Recalling Xiao Shitou’s tragic experience, the young girls couldn’t help but feel concerned, silently worrying for him.

"Let’s wait and see, it’s mainly up to Xiao Shitou’s own wishes."

 Lin Fan shook his head calmly, but felt a sense of foreboding in his heart.

 If Xiao Shitou wasn’t lying.

 Those relatives who were informed by phone last night wouldn’t be so enthusiastic, rushing to the Imperial Capital overnight.

 So... what exactly is your urgent reason for coming here to take him?

 Lin Fan suppressed his chaotic thoughts, silently furrowing his brows.

"Xiao Shitou, I’m your uncle, why are you afraid of us?"

"Hey, kid, you don’t even recognize your second uncle and aunt?"

"What are you all doing, scaring the child so much? It’s better to come home with us; his grandparents are eagerly waiting!"

"Hmph, who doesn’t know what trick you’re up to! Xiao Shitou must come back with us; his maternal grandparents are anxiously waiting!"

 A group walked toward the hall door, where they could hear two couples inside bickering sarcastically.

 Lin Fan’s eyebrows furrowed deeper, and the feeling of foreboding in his heart grew stronger.

"Are you Xiao Shitou’s family?"

 Entering the hall, Lin Fan looked directly at two middle-aged couples in the corner and asked straightforwardly.

 Both parties were dressed like rural folks, with clothes covered in paint stains, as if they worked on construction sites often.

 Xiao Shitou was being protected behind Mr. Xia Sr., who also seemed to be furrowing his brows deeply.

 He blinked his large, piercing eyes and tightly clutched the sleeve of the elder.

 Clearly, he was somewhat afraid of his uncle and second uncle’s families.

"Uncle Lin, I won’t go with them, they don’t really want me!"

 Seeing Lin Fan stride over.

 Xiao Shitou immediately scampered over, calling out loudly with teary eyes.

"Who are you, are you deliberately deceiving this child and badmouthing us?"

"You brat, what nonsense are you talking about? If we didn’t want you, would I rush overnight by train to pick you up?"

 Upon seeing this, Uncle and Second Uncle were taken aback, glaring unpleasantly at Lin Fan.

 The two women pursed their lips and furrowed their brows, suspiciously darting their eyes over Lin Fan’s face.

 They seemed to want to find some clue.

"...Xiao Shitou, tell Uncle Lin honestly, did your parents call home yesterday and mention that Fatty Chu gave your family a million?"

 Lin Fan yanked Xiao Shitou over, suddenly recalling something, his gaze instantly turning cold.

 Yesterday, while checking the child’s body, he found the bank card Fatty Chu had given in his inner pocket.

 Thinking back now, everything seemed to make sense... these four so-called family members weren’t here to pick up the child.

 The real motive was probably targeting that million-dollar bank card!

"Xiao Shitou, don’t listen to this fool’s nonsense!"

"Hmph, what million? We, we know nothing about it!"

 Following Lin Fan’s words, silence suddenly fell in the hall.

 With slight surprise, Xia Bingbing and the others soon seemed somewhat furious.

 Mr. Yuan Sr. and Mr. Xia Sr. exchanged a glance and shook their heads silently.

 Meanwhile, Uncle and Second Uncle’s faces changed, necks tensed as they shouted defiantly!

"Don’t think because you’re locals of the Imperial Capital that we fear you!"

"The child belongs to our Wang family; no matter how loud you shout, he must follow me back!"

 Seemingly provoked by Lin Fan’s words.

 The two grew increasingly agitated, their eyes boiling over.

 Then they both rushed to Xiao Shitou, reaching for the child’s arms, clearly intending to snatch him forcefully!

 The two middle-aged women were not to be outdone, rushing forward, raising their claws to scratch Lin Fan’s face!

"If I refuse to let go, what can you do?"

 Smack!

 At the sight, Lin Fan’s expression turned cold.

 His foot pressed down, and an invisible Qi Force erupted fiercely.

 Sending the four figures flying backward, falling awkwardly to the ground!

 Plop, plop!

 Uncle and the others landed heavily, bruised and battered, screaming twice before struggling to get up.

 Their eyes met in mutual apprehension, no longer daring to approach.

"Your name is Lin Fan, right? First, I thank you for helping Xiao Shitou get his marrow back, but aren’t you supposed to be reasonable?"

 Uncle’s face turned as sour as if he’d swallowed a dead fly, speaking gruffly.

"The child is of our Wang family; what right do you have to detain him?"

"You’re quite amusing; just now Lin Fan reasoned with you, and you tried to grab him. Now, realizing you can’t win, you’re trying to reason again?"

 Xia Bingbing, standing by, couldn’t tolerate anymore and burst into laughter with anger.

 Yuan Youwei and the others also showed disdain, all standing protectively in front of Xiao Shitou.

 Chapter 232: They All Ran Off in Fear!

"We do whatever we want, what’s it to you?"

"This is the Wang family’s business, you, you, you, keep your mouth shut!"

 Uncle was so choked he turned red, raising his voice loudly.

 Aunt crossed her arms on her hips, glaring fiercely at Xia Bingbing and snapped.

 The two brothers-in-law nearby were also furious, their faces dark and grumbling.

"How does it not concern me? This is my home. Xiao Shitou is a guest in my house, so I’m responsible!"

 Xia Bingbing was not about to show weakness, glaring with her beautiful eyes, and pulled Xiao Shitou over.

"Sister Bingbing, Uncle Lin, I finished my surgery yesterday. My dad called home specifically to share the good news and mentioned a kind fat uncle who gave our family a lot of money for my continued treatment..."

 Protected by Lin Fan and others, Xiao Shitou clearly had more confidence.

 He mustered up courage to look at Xia Bingbing and Lin Fan, his eyes reddening a bit.

"It’s okay, don’t cry. Uncle Lin will handle everything for you... I won’t let them take you away."

 Lin Fan felt a heaviness in his heart, nodded, then turned coldly towards the four of them.

"I know very well why you’re here. There is indeed over a million in this account, but you will not get it."

 He took out the bank card from Xiao Shitou’s clothes and waved it at the four of them.

 Wha-what?

 Did Xiao Shitou’s family really hit the jackpot, getting a million from some kind-hearted person?

 Boom!

 Hearing this, all four of Uncle’s group trembled, their faces suddenly full of wild joy!

 After exchanging glances, their eyes turned feverishly hot, exploding with intense greed.

 They were like beasts thirsting for blood!

"Lin Fan! What are you worth to meddle in the Wang family’s affairs?"

 Uncle swallowed a few times, curved his lips into a cold smile: "I’m telling you, don’t even think about getting that million!"

"That’s right! The money belongs to Xiao Shitou’s family, now that his parents are dead, it should fall to us relatives to manage!"

"My sister and brother-in-law died without clear cause. We haven’t even asked for compensation yet, and you dare keep their inheritance?"

"Heh, maybe you were the one who got Xiao Shitou’s parents killed. You’re obviously ill-intentioned, trying to keep that million all to yourself!"

 Aunt and the two brothers-in-law also started cursing continuously.

 They wore condescending looks as if they had already discerned Lin Fan’s unwillingness to let go.

"You’re ridiculous. Does Lin Fan even need that million?"

 Next moment.

 Before Lin Fan could speak.

 It was Yuan Youwei who couldn’t hold back, smiling and smirking.

"Don’t you know, Lin Fan’s bank account still has over forty billion. Does he even need to exert himself for a mere million?"

"You’re fooling nobody but yourself. Him, a billionaire?"

 The brother-in-law sneered, rolling his eyes dramatically.

"I’m working at a construction site, and the boss there is a billionaire. He wears a thumb-thick gold chain around his neck and a watch worth tens of thousands on his wrist, always riding in luxury cars!"

"Yeah, you really think we’re clueless country folk. You’re only after that money and refuse to let him go!"

 The brother-in-law’s wife held her chin high, with even more disdain in her eyes.

"..."

 Seeing this, Xia Bingbing and Yuan Youwei both rolled their eyes in exasperation.

 Ying Yutang and others were also so irritated they laughed.

 Even the observing Mr. Xia Sr. and Mr. Yuan Sr. found it humorously frustrating.

 Lin Fan had spent a lot of effort managing Xiao Shitou’s family affairs.

 Forget a mere million.

 If it were someone else’s issues, even a hundred million might not get Lin Fan involved!

"What, no words to say? You’ve obviously been exposed!"

"Ha, I knew you were after that million. Just admit it, and you won’t get a cent!"

"Give us the money nicely, and you’re free to keep the child, then we’ll leave immediately!"

 Seeing no one rebutting, the brother-in-law was smug, wearing a victorious grin.

 The aunt and the brother-in-law’s wife also chimed in sarcastic shouting.

"...Xiao Shitou, tell Uncle Lin, do you want to go with them?"

 Lin Fan frowned, ignoring the yelling of the four.

 He looked seriously at Xiao Shitou, asking in a deep voice, "Uncle Lin promises you, no one can force you!"

"I don’t want to go with them, they abandoned me already, and also my mom and dad, even said they wanted to cut ties with us!"

 Xiao Shitou pursed his lips hard, stubbornly shaking his head, holding back tears.

"Alright, as long as you say so."

 Lin Fan nodded seriously, then turned to face the slightly changed expressions of the four.

"You all heard what the child said. Before I lose my patience, I advise you to leave immediately!"

"Hey, just because you say so, who do you think you are?"

"Lin, who do you think you are? Worst comes to worst, we’ll report you for child abduction!"

 The brother-in-law’s wife and the aunt got angry too, threatening loudly with dark faces.

"All four of you, I suggest this: pay off the child’s medical bills, and you can take both the money and the child, how about that?"

 Just then, Mr. Yuan Sr. cheerfully stepped forward, smiling amiably.

 He gestured to Lin Fan to stop and continued smiling: "You should know, medical treatment in the Imperial Capital is effective, but the cost... well..."

"You old man, what do you mean?"

 Uncle’s eye twitched, growing uncertain and suspicious.

 The three in-laws exchanged looks, seemingly surprised, swallowing back words they had yet to speak.

"You really don’t know?"

 Mr. Yuan Sr. widened his old eyes in surprise.

"Xiao Shitou’s surgery costs, subsequent hospitalization, and treatment fees... all added up, this million won’t cover it."

"I see you two families genuinely care for the child, so gather a few hundred thousand and finish what you owe the hospital first."

 Hiss...!!

 A million not enough, needing to add tens of thousands more?

 Who would be that stupid—it’s not even their own child!

"You-you’re not fooling us, are you? We might not be highly educated, but we’re not easy to fool either!"

 The aunt was unsettled, suspiciously questioning.

 The brother-in-law and his wife exchanged glances, significantly tenser.

"Hmph, if you don’t believe me, I’ll fetch the hospital dunning notices for you!"

 Xia Bingbing reacted quickly, returning with a large stack of bills in no time.

"Weren’t you taking the child? Take these bills, pay up first!"

 She shoved the papers before the four, no longer patient.

 Rustle!

 In an instant, the four of them recoiled as if electrocuted, retreating several steps, faces showing disgust as if eating a dead fly.

 They didn’t dare glance at the bills, fearing they’ll be dragged into it!

"Hmph, not my child anyway, whoever wants to take care, go ahead!"

"Serves them right, don’t bring the child to the Imperial Capital if you can’t afford it, now it’s troubling even in death!"

 The aunt cursed, pulling Uncle away.

 The brother-in-law’s wife turned her head, following the silent brother-in-law in making a hasty escape.

 In no time, they quickly left the Xia Family Mansion, blocking all contact numbers on their phones.

 Afraid the hospital would later come chasing them for the bills!

 Chapter 233: Lin Fan’s Gift

"Yuan, you really have a way with these folks. They’re such a headache."

 Watching the four figures fade into the distance, Mr. Xia shook his head with a sigh.

 Xia Bingbing and Yuan Youwei couldn’t help but look at Mr. Yuan Sr. with admiration.

 Surely, the older, the wiser.

 In just a few words, he managed to scare those two couples away!

"It’s nothing much, just dealt with this kind of people a lot before, so I have more experience."

 Mr. Yuan Sr. waved his hand with a smile, concealing his achievements and fame.

"Bingbing did well too. Without those bills, they might not have given up so easily."

"Grandpa Yuan, you’re joking. I just pulled out some household utility bills to scare them."

 Xia Bingbing, a bit shy from the praise, smiled bashfully.

"From now on, this child will stay with my Xia family. I’ll take him as my god-grandson!"

 After pondering for a moment, Mr. Xia Sr. smiled at Xiao Shitou and beckoned him over.

 With him stepping forward, adopting Xiao Shitou would be much easier.

 Not like Lin Fan, whose status is awkward and the process is also complicated.

"Xiao Shitou, go kowtow to your Grandpa Xia."

 Seeing this, Lin Fan quietly breathed a sigh of relief, as if giving Xiao Shitou’s parents an explanation.

 He gently pushed the bewildered Xiao Shitou forward, then made him kowtow respectfully to Mr. Xia Sr.

 Standing by, Yuan Youwei and Mrs. Xue exchanged glances and nodded silently.

 This child, despite his unfortunate background, could be considered blessed in disguise.

 By staying with the Xia family, not only would he have no worries about food and clothing, but also a promising future awaits.

"Uncle Lin, will you still come to see me in the future?"

 After kowtowing and standing up, Xiao Shitou looked at Lin Fan with longing eyes.

"Don’t worry, this is also your Uncle Lin’s house, so he’s bound to visit!"

 Xia Bingbing playfully pinched Xiao Shitou’s cheek, speaking with hidden meaning.

 Instantly, Yuan Youwei and the others’ faces stiffened slightly, and they all glared at Lin Fan.

"Ahem, it’s getting late, Mr. Xia, we should head to the Shen family."

 Lin Fan felt a slight shudder, quickly took out his phone to check the time, and then spoke seriously to Mr. Xia Sr.

"Yes, the ancestral ceremony there is about to start as well, Xiao Hao, bring the invitation!"

 Upon mentioning this, Mr. Xia Sr.’s expression became slightly solemn.

 He nodded and called out to Tie Hao outside the door, then turned to go inside and prepare a bit.

"You guys shouldn’t go. There’ll be a big mess at the Shen family today."

 Noticing that Xia Bingbing and Yuan Youwei were eager to move,

 Lin Fan shook his head, thinking about the things he asked Wang Meng to prepare, his eyes inadvertently turned colder.

 Shen Yueli, if you start something, don’t blame me for taking it further!

 And you, Shen Changlong, wait until the cause of those side effects from the Qi Replenishing Pill is exposed.

 Let’s see how your Shen family handles it then!

 Curbing his unusual emotions, Lin Fan nodded to Mr. Yuan Sr. and, along with Mr. Xia Sr., stepped out side by side.

 With a roar, the black Benz at the courtyard entrance let out a growl.

 Carrying the three of them, it headed towards North City to the Shen Family Mansion!

"Boss, I’ve prepared the items."

 A moment later, Lin Fan’s phone buzzed; it was a message from Wang Meng.

"Good, bring them directly to the Shen Family Mansion and join us."

 Lin Fan’s eyes moved as he replied with a voice message.

"Lin Fan, what exactly did you send Mengzi out early for?"

 Driving in the front seat, Tie Hao couldn’t help but glance at the rearview mirror and asked curiously.

 Sitting next to Lin Fan, Mr. Xia Sr. also couldn’t help but turn his head.

"Nothing much, the Shen family is making the ancestral ceremony so grand, I can’t go empty-handed to pay respects."

 Lin Fan said indifferently, with a hint of self-mockery at the corner of his mouth.

"You kid never have good intentions, don’t mess around. Last night you bagged Shen Changlong and dragged him around; I had to work hard to suppress that incident."

 Even Mr. Xia Sr. was amusedly exasperated and gave Lin Fan an annoyed look.

"Don’t worry, I won’t act recklessly. I just want to give the Shen family a big surprise."

 Lin Fan nodded, speaking nonchalantly.

"..."

 At present, Tie Hao and Mr. Xia Sr. exchanged glances, both secretly breaking out in a cold sweat.

 This kid always promises well, but what’s the outcome?

 In just over a day, he almost poked several holes in the sky of the Imperial Capital!

 At this moment.

 North City, Shen Family Mansion.

 It was already noon, and the area in front of the mansion was packed with luxury cars, jammed tight.

 One after another, the impeccably dressed bigwigs of the Imperial Capital, all smiling, queued up to enter the mansion.

"Dad, judging by this, nearly all the high-profile figures in the Imperial Capital have come!"

 Inside, Shen Jingqiu, while greeting guests, said to Shen Changlong beside her with a smile.

"Indeed, these old friends are willing to give me face."

 With his hands behind his back, Shen Changlong couldn’t help but smile as well.

 He’s a later-stage Qi Condensation master, and his body recovers swiftly.

 Even though Lin Fan had hurt him badly, after a night of rest, he was recovering quite well.

 At this moment, apart from some bruises, he was already fine.

 But compared to the physical pain, the humiliation that the other party brought was even more damaging!

"Keep a close eye. That bastard Lin Fan will definitely come to cause trouble. Whatever it takes, keep him out!"

 Shen Changlong’s old eyes flashed with a sharp gleam, and he ordered in a deep voice.

 This indignation, no matter what, he could not swallow it. He must make Lin Fan pay back a thousandfold, ten-thousandfold!

 Today is a big day for the Shen family. Dare to come and cause trouble?

 Even if it means killing him on the spot, it can be justified to the emperor!

 Thinking silently in his heart, Shen Changlong patted his younger son’s shoulder and turned to walk towards the back of the mansion.

"Mr. Shen, it’s been a long time. You still look as spirited as ever."

 In the elegantly decorated tea room, Ying Wenyuan had already arrived with Mrs. Ying Sr. and the others.

 Even the gravely injured Ying Rufeng was there in a wheelchair.

 Opposite the family of four, kneeling with a smiling Iguchi Tama, with Su Mengqing and the short-haired female assistant standing behind her.

 Seeing Shen Changlong stride in.

 Iguchi Tama couldn’t help but exchange a glance with Su Mengqing, rising in unison, bowing deeply in welcome.

"Hmm, we’re all family here, please sit."

 Shen Changlong nodded, taking the seat at the head of the tea table, waving his hand.

"I have understood your intentions... Wenyuan, this is Miss Iguchi from Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group, her father Iguchi Hiroshi and I are old friends."

 He looked at Ying Wenyuan, smiling, "Since Miss Iguchi has a request, if you can manage it, make sure to fulfill her wish."

"Yes, Wen Jian Country is my subordinate, Miss Iguchi’s little request is not difficult for me."

 Ying Wenyuan nodded, casually agreeing.

"Thank you, Mr. Ying, I’ll toast you with tea instead of wine."

 Upon hearing this, Iguchi Tama smiled again, picking up her tea cup in gesture.

 Su Mengqing, who stood behind her, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then became very pleased.

 Hmph, Lin Fan, did you see that?

 In the face of such incredible connections, how ridiculous and pathetic you look?

 With just a few words, they can obliterate your painstaking schemes!

"Let me introduce to everyone, this is the new Vice President of Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group, Miss Su Mengqing. She will be responsible for all our business here in Xia Country."

 At this moment, Iguchi Tama put down her tea cup and explained to the crowd.

"Su Mengqing... you’re Lin Fan’s ex-wife, aren’t you?"

 Ying Wenyuan and others nodded indifferently, clearly not paying much attention.

 Shen Yueli’s beautiful eyes moved as she suddenly asked.

 What, Lin Fan’s ex-wife?

 Who could have thought that she would be sitting here having tea with us?

 Upon hearing this, Mrs. Ying Sr. and others exchanged glances, their expressions becoming somewhat peculiar.

"Mrs. Shen recognizes me?"

 Su Mengqing was somewhat stunned, then secretly excited, her face unconsciously glowing.

 What an honor it is to be remembered by such an important person!

"Hehe, not just recognize, in fact, we could be considered family..."

 Shen Yueli nodded with a smile, deliberately glancing at Ying Wenyuan whose face stiffened slightly.

"Drink your tea, why bring up that disgrace!"

 Ying Wenyuan pursed his lips, softly reproaching, holding his tea cup firmly, he took a deep sip.

"Wenyuan is right, on such a fine day, don’t dampen everyone’s spirits, hmph!"

 Mrs. Ying Sr. also wore a stern face, scrutinizing Su Mengqing with a cold gaze.

"This..."

 Su Mengqing felt uncomfortable being stared at by so many strange eyes.

 She wanted to ask in detail but was afraid of offending the other party, so she lowered her head without another word.

 Iguchi Tama exchanged a glance with her assistant, frowning in thought.

"Family Head, something terrible happened, that bastard really came!"

 The next moment.

 A staggering figure rushed in from outside the tea room door, it was a steward from the Shen family, panting heavily and shouting loudly.

"If he’s here, he’s here, why are you so nervous!"

 Shen Changlong’s face turned dark as he reprimanded without raising his head.

"He, he brought a gift and said he wanted to deliver it to you in person!"

 The steward looked as if he was about to cry, stammering hoarsely.

"That bastard dug up the Shen family’s ancestral graves and brought over more than ten urns!"

 Wha, what?

 Lin Fan dug up the Shen family’s ancestral graves and openly brought them to the Shen Family Mansion to provoke?

 Lawless, simply lawless!

 Bang!

 Shen Changlong’s whole body tensed as he furiously slammed the table and stood up!

 Mrs. Ying Sr. and others also instantly erupted in an uproar, their faces livid with rage!

 Shen Yueli’s mouth gaped in shock, her face filled with horror, completely stunned.

 When she came to her senses, her face couldn’t help but twitch, becoming twisted and spiteful.

 Clearly, Lin Fan was returning tit for tat, deliberately avenging his mother’s ashes being dug up!

 Chapter 234: Why Did You Keep It from Me!

"Lin Fan, is this... your so-called gift?"

 At this moment, at the entrance of the Shen Family Mansion.

 A group of mansion bodyguards rushed over with stern faces, surrounding Lin Fan and the other two.

 The surrounding high-society people were so shocked that they kept retreating, their expressions changed dramatically.

 Tie Hao’s mouth twitched violently, speechlessly exchanging glances with Mr. Xia Sr.

 Just now, the three arrived at the entrance, only to be stopped by the gatekeeper.

 The reason was that Mr. Xia Sr. only had one invitation card, allowing only one person inside.

 Furthermore, Lin Fan was already on the Shen family’s blacklist, and no matter what, he wouldn’t be allowed entry.

 Initially, Mr. Xia Sr. wanted to negotiate, but Lin Fan called Wang Meng over just in time.

 Then, the other person opened the huge travel bag, revealing more than a dozen urns inside!

 Even worse, Lin Fan was intent on stirring up chaos.

 He directly pointed out that these urns were freshly dug up from the Shen family’s ancestral graves!

 As soon as he said this, the whole place exploded.

 Shen Qingqiu almost fainted with rage.

 The previously joyful Shen family managers were now scared senseless.

"I said I’d give the Shen family a big surprise."

 Amidst a sea of puzzled stares.

 Lin Fan calmly handed the large package of urns to Shen Qingqiu.

"Is my gift qualified to get in now?"

"You, you’re asking for it!"

 Shen Qingqiu’s face twitched, nearly driving him mad with anger.

"You don’t want them? These are the ancestors of your Shen family, aren’t you hosting a grand ceremony to worship them today?"

 Lin Fan withdrew his hand, a mocking smile playing at his lips.

"I kindly brought these ancestors over. You Shen family are holding a grand ancestral ceremony and don’t want them?"

 Damn, how is that in any way kind!

 What sane person digs up someone’s ancestral graves on their ceremony day!

"Just wait, you’re not leaving today, even if Ying Wenyuan protects you, you’re still doomed!"

 Recalling last night, when his father Shen Changlong was tormented by Lin Fan, covered in wounds.

 Both old and new grudges surged in Shen Qingqiu’s heart, almost making him explode with rage!

"I suggest you be polite to me. In my hand are the ancestors of your Shen family. If I accidentally slip and scatter their ashes..."

 Lin Fan was unfazed, deliberately shaking the travel bag.

"Stop, stop! Let’s talk this over, don’t do anything rash..."

 Shen Qingqiu’s face turned green, his heart anxiously following Lin Fan’s movements.

 If these ancestors’ ashes were destroyed in front of the Imperial Capital’s elites...

 Henceforth, the prestigious Shen Family Mansion would surely become the laughingstock of the entire Imperial Capital!

"Can I go in now?"

 Lin Fan asked expressionlessly.

"Go, please come in, any conditions can be discussed, we’re all family, after all, you share Shen family blood too."

 Shen Qingqiu gritted his teeth, forcing a calm demeanor with a smile uglier than crying, and began to plead softly.

"Lin Fan, think carefully, if you disturb the ancestors’ spirits, you’ll also bear the infamy!"

"They produced people like Mrs. Ying Sr. and Shen Changlong, they’re not worthy of being worshipped."

 Lin Fan’s expression gradually cooled, his jaw moving silently.

 Amidst the astonished gazes of others, he boldly stepped into the mansion past the Shen family bodyguards.

"..."

 Seeing this, Mr. Xia Sr. and Tie Hao exchanged a look of amazement, having to admire Lin Fan’s audacity.

 They then turned their eyes to Wang Meng.

 Seeing him somewhat bewildered, scratching the back of his head.

 The bag of urns wasn’t dug up from the Shen family’s ancestral grounds at all.

 Wang Meng had simply bought them from a funeral supply store.

 As per Lin Fan’s request, he filled them with lime.

 The store owner was also startled at first since, with urns, no one had ever bought them in bulk!

 If they were all used, a lot of people would have to die...

"Whatever the boss says, I do. I never think too much... He must have his reasons."

 Wang Meng shook his head in a muffled voice, secretly giving Lin Fan a thumbs up.

 Truly deserving to be the leader he swore to follow to the death, an absolute legend.

 Using merely a dozen fake urns, he managed to scare the mighty Shen family into chaos!

"You’re just going along with that brat’s nonsense, you’ll both regret it one day."

 Mr. Xia Sr. was so angry that he laughed, unable to help but scold.

 Tie Hao said nothing, but secretly gave a thumbs up.

 The three immediately followed Lin Fan’s footsteps and entered the brightly decorated mansion.

 Looking around, they saw the Shen family members had already arrived, clearly having heard the commotion, all glaring at Lin Fan with gritted teeth.

 Even their glances in this direction carried a sense of hostility.

 Meanwhile, the guests around were pointing at Lin Fan, discussing animatedly.

"Lin Fan! Why are you doing this? Don’t forget, you carry the bloodline of the Shen family. This is a betrayal against your mentor and ancestors!"

 At this moment, Shen Changlong, followed by Shen Yueli and others, hurried over from the inner courtyard.

 Eyes fixed on the large travel bag in Lin Fan’s hand.

 Everyone was shaking with anger, their teeth almost clenched to shatter.

 Shen Yueli’s eye twitched, and before others could speak, she rushed forward, pointing at Lin Fan and loudly questioning.

"Are you still angry at me for secretly bringing Sister Suxin’s ashes from Haicheng to the Imperial Capital?"

"If you have any dissatisfaction with me, your stepmother, you can say it directly. How could you act lawlessly, doing something worse than pigs and dogs!"

 At these words, the surrounding guests were shocked.

 Su Mengqing, standing nearby, was stunned, seemingly unable to believe her ears.

 What, what is this situation?

 The dignified wife of the Ying family’s patriarch is actually Lin Fan’s stepmother?

 Then, Lin Fan himself... isn’t he Ying Wenyuan’s biological son!

 No, impossible, this is absolutely impossible!

 Su Mengqing trembled violently, her vision darkening, her head buzzing.

 If Lin Fan was a child of the Ying family in the Imperial Capital, why hide his identity, living a hard life with his mother Lin Suxin in Haicheng?

 But if this is true... what has her family missed?

 Bang!

 Su Mengqing bit her red lips tightly, her face turning suddenly pale!

 Unimagined wealth, life of a noblewoman, enjoying the honor of being in the spotlight... and it was all destroyed by her own hands!

 If she had been kinder to Lin Fan, cared more about Lin Suxin’s illness.

 Could she have moved him to reveal his true identity?

 Mouth full of bitterness, like scorching lava, burning from throat to heart.

 This is true agony and suffering!

"No, I’m not wrong. Clearly it’s you who hid everything from me, leading to this situation now..."

 Su Mengqing clenched her fists, nails deeply pierced into her palm, leaving traces of crimson.

 She hated her bad luck.

 She hated Lin Fan and his mother greatly for hiding the truth from her!

"He, he couldn’t be the one nationally mourned seven years ago, could he?"

"Ugh... you know, he does look quite similar!"

"Oh my God, the former Heavenly Pride War God Ying Bufan, is he actually alive? This... this... this is bound to shock all of Xia Country!"

 Whispers surrounding them echoed, accompanied by cries of amazement.

 Su Mengqing turned her stiff neck, pupils gradually enlarging.

 The Heavenly Pride War God Ying Bufan... the eldest son of the Ying family in the Imperial Capital?

 How could it be possible, how could Lin Fan be that formidable, worldwide-respected extraordinary talent?

 The identity of the Ying family alone was enough to astound her.

 Adding the identity of the former Heavenly Pride War God just tormented her with regret!

 Ah... ah ah ah!!

 Thud!

 A voice of unwillingness raged in her heart.

 Roaring, crying blood and tears!

"Lin Fan! You, you, you! Why did you hide from me, why!"

 Su Mengqing completely broke down, collapsing to the ground.

 She trembled as she pointed at Lin Fan, letting out a hysterical scream!

 This moment, she finally regretted everything.

 Why did she casually sign the divorce papers back then?

 The moment the pen touched the paper, her dream of everything was lost!

 Su Mengqing cried bitterly, tears streaming down.

 The bitterness in her mouth finally exploded.

 Blasting her to pieces, wishing she could slap herself madly!

 Chapter 235: Still Dreaming of the Impossible?

"Su Mengqing, do you regret it?"

 Accompanied by Su Mengqing’s hysterical cries.

 All eyes in the room turned towards the sound simultaneously.

 Lin Fan was also stunned for a moment, completely unprepared to see her here.

 Well then, since the truth was out, he might as well lay all his cards on the table.

 Immediately, Lin Fan’s face remained expressionless, but a deep sense of self-mockery played at the corners of his mouth.

"No, how could you possibly regret divorcing me? What you regret is merely losing everything I once had, right?"

 What, this cold and beautiful stranger is actually Ying Bufan’s ex-wife?

 How dumb must he have been to divorce her!

 It’s like winning a five-million-dollar lottery and then tearing up the ticket!

"How could she be so foolish?"

"Who knows, but isn’t she regretting it now, crying her heart out?"

"Ridiculously stupid! If my daughter could marry Ying Bufan, I’d wake up smiling in my dreams!"

"Heh heh, well, now that they’re divorced, it gives other girls a chance..."

 At this, some people stared in disbelief, their eyes wide open.

 Others smirked with schadenfreude, mocking relentlessly.

"You blame me, and now you have the audacity to blame me?"

 The strange looks from those around made Su Mengqing’s face burn.

 And the mocking voices only made her so angry she nearly choked on her own blood.

 Trembling, she climbed up, her eyes red with a venomous glance at Lin Fan.

"If it weren’t for you deliberately keeping things from me, how could I have treated you like that!"

"Back then, I was exhausted for the sake of this family, for the company, forced to attend one social event after another, drinking with one filthy man after another. What were you doing?"

"If you had even a little bit of the connections and power you once had, would I have had to struggle so much? You watched me without lifting a finger to help!"

"And now you blame me for neglecting you before? Lin Fan, how can you be so shameless? Ask yourself, do you think you’ve done right by me, by the Su Family, by Su Mengqing?"

 Her heart-wrenching scream echoed through the scene.

 Everyone was silent, looking at Lin Fan with surprise.

 Shen Yueli and Mrs. Ying Sr. exchanged glances, not seeming overly worried then.

 Lin Fan came here to cause trouble but was unexpectedly silenced by Su Mengqing?

 This scoundrel would surely be infamous.

 Unable to hold his head up high in front of the great figures of the Imperial Capital!

 Only Ying Wenyuan stood stiffly aside, clenching his fists, his face ashen.

 The son who once brought him supreme glory, who brought great power to the Ying family.

 Now, he’s become a disgrace to the family!

 And was being utterly insulted by ex-wife Su Mengqing, revealing a massive family scandal!

"...Su Mengqing, who really is the shameless one?"

 The next moment.

 After a pause, Lin Fan suddenly sneered.

"My mother was in the hospital waiting to die, wanting to see you one last time, but you deliberately wouldn’t answer the phone and stayed at someone’s pet dog’s birthday party instead?"

"Later, when you found out my mother left a pile of invaluable recipes for you, you stormed the memorial hall... and now, after knowing my real identity, you’re even more resentful and regretful, aren’t you?"

"You blame me for not helping you back then? If it weren’t for my mother’s secret assistance, do you think you alone could have taken Su Pharmaceutical from the brink of bankruptcy to going public in just four years?"

"You say it was too hard for you, that you were overwhelmed? That’s purely because of your insatiable greed, wanting to climb higher and enter bigger circles, yet lacking the ability!"

"You’re not only greedy, vain, and malicious; you were even willing to strangle your own mother to death to cozy up to those little devils from Sakura Country!"

 Crash.

 Crash boom!

 The more Lin Fan spoke, the angrier he became.

 His voice was like thunder clapping in the middle of a drought, exploding on the spot!

 For a moment, everyone was struck with shock, as if seeing a ghost, their mouths agape.

 So it wasn’t Lin Fan being cold-hearted and unscrupulous?

 It was Su Mengqing being so disgusting, so despicable!

"How does she have the nerve to criticize others?"

"Such a loser, deliberately neglecting Ying Bufan in the past, leading to divorce, and even killing her own mother!"

"To think she blames Ying Bufan for not helping her... I spit on that, utterly shameless!"

 Many began to curse and swear.

 Looking at Su Mengqing with eyes full of contempt and disdain.

"No, I didn’t! Don’t listen to Lin Fan’s nonsense!"

 Faced with this, Su Mengqing shook violently, her face turning blue and white.

 Every grievance, past and present, mentioned by Lin Fan.

 Felt like a dagger stabbing into her heart!

"Dad, stepmom, don’t listen to Lin Fan’s nonsense! I didn’t, everything I did was for this family... Besides, I only signed the divorce agreement with Lin Fan, we haven’t officially gotten the divorce certificate yet!"

 Turning her head, Su Mengqing looked pitifully at Ying Wenyuan and Shen Yueli, anxiously explaining in a low, submissive voice.

 No matter what, she had to get her status as the eldest daughter-in-law publicly acknowledged!

 Otherwise, that would truly be a massive loss!

"Miss Su, please be careful with your words. That disgrace was removed from the family register last night and has nothing to do with my Ying family anymore."

 Ying Wenyuan twitched at the corner of his eye.

 He immediately shook his head seriously, coldly rejecting Su Mengqing’s attempt at associating with them.

"That’s right, even if you were still Lin Fan’s wife, someone like you wouldn’t be allowed through the doors of my Ying family!"

 Mrs. Ying Sr. scolded angrily, her face stern and unflinching.

"Mengqing, you can’t blame Wen Yuan and them for not recognizing you as their daughter-in-law. Lin Fan’s behavior these past few days has been so heartless, it’s hurt the family’s feelings deeply."

 Shen Yueli stepped forward a couple of steps, taking hold of Su Mengqing’s hand, kindly persuading.

"How about this, if you can convince Lin Fan to hand over the ashes, I’ll make an exception and consider you a member of the Ying family, okay?"

 Wha, what?

 Does Su Mengqing actually still have the chance to enter the gates of the Imperial Capital’s Ying family?

 Su Mengqing was startled, her eyes immediately brightening with a fierce gleam, nodding like a pecking chick.

"Thank you, stepmom, I’ll definitely make it happen!"

 She clenched her fists, smiling in relief at Shen Yueli, then took a deep breath, turning her gaze back to Lin Fan.

"Lin Fan, did you hear that? Hand over the ashes, it would be beneficial for both you and me!"

"Su Mengqing, are you still dreaming?"

 Hearing this, Lin Fan couldn’t help but laugh, his gaze turning completely cold.

"You want the ashes of the Shen Family Ancestors? Fine, I’ll give them to you now!"

 Bam!

 Before finishing the sentence, Lin Fan laughed out of fury.

 He suddenly grabbed a certain urn from his bag.

 Then, without a second glance, he threw it high above his head.

 Invisible Qi Force surged out, instantly shattering the white ceramic urn into pieces!

 And the white powder inside scattered wildly, spraying out in all directions!

 The large venue fell into complete silence.

 Soon after, like cold water dripping into hot oil, the place exploded!

 He’s gone completely mad!

 This was real bone scattering, right in front of everyone from the Shen family!

 Chapter 236: Gaining Nothing After Trying to Trick

"Little bastard, little bastard!"

"How did my Ying family produce such a freak like you? It’s all because of your mother, that vixen Lin Suxin, that birthed a miscreant like you!"

"Damn it, do you really think my Shen family is defenseless?"

 The abrupt change shocked the surrounding Shen family members, making them shiver and gasp in horror.

 Shen Changlong and Mrs. Ying Sr., among others, were beside themselves with rage, hurling curses.

 Ying Wenyuan’s face turned ashen, his teeth grinding audibly.

 Even Ying Rufeng, sitting in his wheelchair, had a murderous gleam in his eyes.

 Lin Fan’s action not only destroyed some ancestor’s ashes of the Shen family.

 But it was also a slap, stinging the old faces of both the Ying and Shen families!

"Lin Fan! Are you only satisfied when you’ve driven me to death?"

"I clearly have a chance to rise again, if only you’d give me one break, just once!"

 Su Mengqing was almost mad with anger, tears of humiliation welling in her eyes.

 She glared at Lin Fan, letting out a desperate roar of indignation.

"Back then in the hospital, I called you dozens of times, sent countless text messages, did you soften even once?"

 Lin Fan laughed bitterly in his rage, grabbing another ceramic urn from his travel bag.

"What are you doing, put it down! I was wrong, wasn’t that enough? What kind of man are you, clinging to my little mistakes?"

 Su Mengqing’s pupils shrank, hurriedly restraining her anger to argue.

"No, you’re not wrong, how could the great Su Mengqing be wrong?"

"The mistake was mine, Lin Fan’s petty mind, not generous enough to tolerate your ambition, your career-focus..."

 Lin Fan laughed mockingly, then his eyes darkened.

 Amid the inarticulate cries of those nearby.

 He casually tossed, shattering the ceramic urn he had thrown above his head again!

 Crash!

 White powder scattered like frost falling everywhere.

 Within a three-foot perimeter of Lin Fan, a world of pure white was isolated.

 So glaring, so out of sync with the outside world.

"Enough! Stop it, stop it!"

 Su Mengqing finally broke down, tears streaming down.

"Is it just so you can see me kneel and submit to you? Fine, you’ve won, it’s my loss, Su Mengqing lost, are you happy?"

 Thud!

 Su Mengqing fell to her knees, lamenting resentfully!

"Su Mengqing, stop pretending."

 Lin Fan shook his head heavily, extracting yet another urn from the travel bag.

 Instantly, the hearts of all the Shen family members leapt to their throats, their faces turning unspeakably grim.

 Mrs. Ying Sr. and Shen Changlong exchanged looks, veins throbbing on their foreheads.

 Lin Fan couldn’t be allowed to continue destroying, or they’d lose face completely!

"Your supposed apology and admission of fault are only temporary, aiming to exchange humiliation for greater benefits."

 Lin Fan said expressionlessly, preparing to raise his hand again.

"Su Mengqing! Useless thing! I shouldn’t have depended on you!"

 Smack!

 The next instant.

 Shen Yueli, suddenly unable to restrain herself, with her expression changing rapidly.

 The kindness in her eyes turned to ice in an instant.

 She stepped forward without hesitation, delivering a hard slap across Su Mengqing’s face!

"Little Ma, it’s not my fault! Clearly, Lin Fan is being unreasonable, I have tried my best!"

 Su Mengqing was stunned by the slap, then covered her burning face, protesting in grievance.

"Still making excuses? I told you to persuade Lin Fan to return the Shen family ancestors’ ashes, not to further provoke him!"

 Smack!

 Shen Yueli still wasn’t satisfied.

 Delivering another slap on the other side of Su Mengqing’s face.

 In that moment, Su Mengqing’s face swelled red like a pig’s head, utterly pathetic.

 No longer bearing a trace of her former domineering presence.

"Yes, it was my mistake, Little Ma don’t be angry, I’ll never dare again..."

 Su Mengqing bit her lip, filled with grievance, angrily but submissively apologizing.

"Don’t call me Little Ma! A useless thing like you doesn’t deserve to enter my Ying family’s door!"

 Shen Yueli took a deep breath, forced calmness, and then looked displeasedly at the frowning and silent Iguchi Tama.

"Miss Iguchi Tama, I advise you to replace this subordinate, I don’t like seeing her!"

"Yes, everything related to Lin Fan is not welcome in our Ying family!"

 Mrs. Ying Sr. also stepped forward, harshly pointing at the change-faced Su Mengqing.

"...Alright, I respect the terms of your side, from now on, Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group will relieve Su Mengqing of her duties!"

 Iguchi Tama pondered briefly, then nodded emphatically.

 Though she intended to support Su Mengqing as a pawn.

 But after weighing the options, she naturally didn’t want to offend the Ying family, which was closely related to the Shen family.

"No, no, Miss Iguchi, you can’t abandon me! Please give me one more chance!"

 Boom!

 Su Mengqing’s vision went black, as if she had stepped into a void.

 She staggered a couple of times and then started banging her head on the ground frantically towards Iguchi Tama.

 She never dreamed that just a few harsh words towards Lin Fan would lead her to this point of utter failure!

 Now it’s over, the doors of the Ying family have closed completely.

 Even Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group mercilessly discarded her like trash!

"Su Mengqing, there’s no need to say more, just leave, you’re not welcome here anymore."

 A complex emotion flashed in Iguchi Tama’s eyes.

 Then she took two steps back and said coldly.

"Didn’t you hear? Why are you still sticking around like a leech? Are all women in Xia Country so shameless?"

 The short-haired female assistant beside smirked gloatingly and taunted loudly.

"... Fine, I’ll leave, I’ll leave right away, one day, you’ll all regret this!"

 Su Mengqing’s head was pounding and bleeding, she couldn’t care about anything else anymore.

 But the eyes cast around her still held no sympathy.

 Instead, they were filled with disgust and contempt!

 Her heart turned ashen, falling into complete despair, her face growing numb.

 She rose shakily and looked towards Lin Fan.

 Then dragging her heavy legs, she walked step by step, head down, out of the mansion’s gate.

 The next moment.

 Su Mengqing staggered back step by step from outside the gate, her pupils dilating in shock.

 Outside the gate, there was Stubborn Su Gang, his hands behind his back, striding confidently with several Sha Country guards marching alongside him.

 Behind them was a shabby figure, cowering like an old beggar.

"No, this can’t be... she’s already dead, she should be dead!"

 Boom!

 Her gaze fixed on the dirty, thin face of the old beggar.

 Su Mengqing was horrified to the core, her heartbeat skipped a beat!

 Although that person had become thin and somewhat unrecognizable over a few days.

 But the eyes and appearance hadn’t changed at all, it was the mother she strangled to death with her own hands, Zhang Meili!

"Su Mengqing, why are you here?"

 As their eyes met, Zhang Meili shuddered all over, her face went pale, and she hurriedly hid behind Stubborn Su Gang.

 The latter paused, following her gaze, his brow furrowing immediately.

"Dad, Mom..."

 Su Mengqing whispered timidly, feeling her heart pounding like a drum, her face burning hot.

"Don’t call me Mom, I don’t have such a heartless and ungrateful daughter like you!"

 It seemed that with Stubborn Su Gang backing her, Zhang Meili gained some courage, revealing arrogance from her past once more.

 She glared with her small eyes, viciously scolding.

"From the moment you tried to strangle me, I no longer had such a daughter as you!"

 Recalling the hardships of these days, Zhang Meili couldn’t help but be overcome with grief, silently shedding tears of sorrow.

 That night, she was forced by Lin Fan to Hai City Cemetery Mountain to kneel and keep watch over Lin Suxin’s grave.

 Then she ran into two unfortunate fellows from the Imperial Capital... after everything was over, Zhang Meili, in a panic, ran to Haicheng International Dock.

 She used two sets of high-end tailored suits on her as boat fare to stay on the freight ship.

 Who knew that halfway through the voyage, she found out she was on the wrong ship, going the opposite way of Sha Country!

 Fortunately, the captain took pity on her, contacted a returning fishing boat nearby, sending Zhang Meili back to Haicheng.

 After some hustling, she got in touch with Stubborn Su Gang.

 Managing to hitch rides shamelessly, she made it to the Imperial Capital to see him.

 At this time, from Yuan Ruohai’s words, she learned that Lin Fan was going to the Shen Family Mansion.

 Stubborn Su Gang was idle, so he decided to bring Zhang Meili to be a witness.

 To point out the truth of the two Ying family unfortunate fellows that night, who came to steal Lin Suxin’s ashes.

 Who would have thought, and what a coincidence, they’d run into their long-missing daughter Su Mengqing!

"Dad, Mom, listen to me, I had no choice! I had to obey Iguchi Tama to get a chance to turn things around!"

 Amidst the strange looks around her.

 Su Mengqing stood there pale like a ghost, stubbornly biting her lip to defend herself.

"Haha, you for your own future, could heartlessly strangle your own mother!"

 Zhang Meili laughed in anger, pointed at Su Mengqing, and cursed loudly.

"I must have been blind in the start to have birthed you!"

"Su Mengqing, is Lin Fan inside? Fine, you can come in with us and admit your mistakes properly!"

 Stubborn Su Gang was also infuriated yet amused, waving his hand.

 In an instant, those Sha Country guards disregarded Su Mengqing’s changing expression.

 Escorting her and Stubborn Su Gang together, back into the Shen Family Mansion.

 Chapter 237: If You Can Do It, Why Can’t I?

"Lin Fan, you saw it. I’ve already helped you vent your anger and kicked Su Mengqing out."

 At this moment, inside the brightly decorated Shen Family Mansion.

 Watching Su Mengqing’s embarrassed figure disappear beyond the door.

 Shen Yueli retracted her gaze and quickly flashed a slightly amicable smile at Lin Fan.

"You should be satisfied now, right? So stop messing around and put down those ashes."

"Shen Yueli, do you think you’re dreaming?"

 Lin Fan raised an eyebrow, shook his head in speechless amusement.

"After all these years, you haven’t changed one bit, especially in forcing your mistakes onto others."

"Enough with the nonsense, my patience is limited. Hand over my mother’s ashes immediately, or don’t even think about keeping any of these Shen family ancestors’ ashes!"

 Before he finished speaking, Lin Fan raised his hand and tossed it.

 The white porcelain urn in his hand suddenly flew up high, about to repeat its fate.

"No, no, don’t, please don’t!"

 Seeing this, Mrs. Ying Sr. nearly lost her mind, exclaiming in shock and anger.

 Shen Changlong’s old face turned ashen, his fists clenched with cracking sounds.

 He had originally secretly planted many elites, all heavily armed, around the Shen Family Mansion.

 He had even set up several sniper points!

 But who could have predicted that Lin Fan would be so shameless, holding so many of the Shen family ancestor’s ashes!

 At this juncture, those lying in ambush were completely out of options.

 Not to mention, that damn bastard is overwhelmingly powerful, and no one at the scene could subdue him.

 They couldn’t beat him, nor could they snatch it back.

 Infuriating to the point of bursting!

"Lin Fan! Do you really have to be so heartless? I kindly intended to bring back your mother’s ashes to bury them in the Ying family ancestral tomb."

"Why can’t you understand my intentions as a stepmother?"

"Fine, today in front of so many outsiders, if apologizing can vent your anger and satisfy you, as a stepmother, I’ll kneel and admit my mistake, isn’t that enough?"

 Thud!

 Shen Yueli, on the verge of tears, showed a few traces of grieved indignation.

 Then she directly knelt on the ground in front of Lin Fan!

 The spacious venue instantly fell silent.

 Everyone was stunned, their mouths agape.

 How outrageous, this is truly outrageous!

 No matter how much Lin Fan has suffered or how much resentment he holds.

 He shouldn’t have forced an elder to such an extent!

"..."

 For a moment, people around glanced at each other.

 Then they directed their gazes towards Lin Fan, gradually changing their perception.

 Some shook their heads and sighed, while others looked on with disgust.

 Others even spat on the ground.

"Lin Fan, did you see that? Are you satisfied? Do you have to take it to the point of breaking families before you’re content?"

 Witnessing this, Mrs. Ying Sr. secretly gave Shen Yueli an approving look.

 One has to admit, this daughter-in-law is impressive.

 In just a few moves, she turned the tide and changed people’s perception of Lin Fan.

 Now, no one even cared about how Shen Yueli arranged to have Lin Suxin’s ashes stolen!

 Instead, they were all condemning Lin Fan’s rebellion!

"Scoundrel! How long are you going to keep this up?"

 Ying Wenyuan couldn’t hold back any longer, stepping forward to point at Lin Fan, his eyes red as he angrily questioned.

"Dad, don’t you see? Big brother hasn’t considered us family for a long time."

"Even after we saved his hide seven years ago... haha, now his wings have grown, and he doesn’t even care about my life, injuring me like this!"

 Ying Rufeng, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke with a sarcastic sigh.

 What, no wonder the dignified War God Rufeng was in a wheelchair today.

 It turns out it was all bestowed upon him by his own big brother?

"This is too ruthless, right? Is he even human?"

"No wonder he had to hide his identity for seven years, truly a heartless beast!"

"The family considers him, yet he’s this malicious?"

 Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd once again started gossiping, pointing at Lin Fan who remained expressionless.

 Only Mr. Xia Sr. and Tie Hao, aware of the details, exchanged a pained glance, both secretly shaking their heads.

 These were Lin Fan’s family matters, and they had no place to speak.

 However, to witness such a family turning truths upside down, intentionally acting to tarnish Lin Fan.

 It was truly despicable!

"Shen Yueli, I must admit, your acting is indeed impressive."

 The next moment.

 Lin Fan, whose cheeks moved silently, suddenly chuckled.

"But so what? No matter how much you cover up, you can’t hide the fact that you arranged to have my mother’s ashes stolen!"

 Bang!

 The urn tossed up again explosively shattered above Lin Fan’s head!

 The white powder scattered, carried by the wind, drifting like fine snow.

"Go on, keep acting, there’s about a dozen urns left. Let’s see how long you can keep this up!"

 Ignoring the dramatic change in face of Shen Yueli and others.

 Lin Fan nonchalantly took out a fourth urn, tossing and playing with it in his hand.

 Bastard, truly an incorrigible bastard!

 If you continue like this.

 The Shen family’s ancestors would all be turned into ashes, without a place for burial!

"Lin Fan, you keep saying I stole, what evidence do you have? Didn’t you also dig up my Shen family ancestors’ ashes!"

 Seeing that forcing a kneel didn’t work, Shen Yueli’s eyes twitched as she stood upright.

 Her pretty face lowered, glaring resentfully at Lin Fan, a cold smile forming at the corners of her mouth.

"If you can do it, why can’t I?"

 Lin Fan stopped, frowning silently.

"Didn’t you keep saying you wanted to bury my mom in the Ying family ancestral tomb, but all these days, have you laid her to rest?"

"I... I just wanted to wait for Wenyuan to come back, and then bury Sister Suxin’s ashes with him."

 Shen Yueli’s expression changed, then she calmly responded with a cold sneer.

"So blatantly lying without blushing or skipping a beat."

 Lin Fan laughed angrily, nodding firmly.

"Fine, now that Ying Wenyuan is back, and with so many notable figures from the Imperial Capital present."

"Shen Yueli, do you dare to set a specific date for my mother’s grand burial in the Ying family ancestral tomb?"

 The indifferent voice wasn’t loud.

 But in Shen Yueli’s ears, it was like a thunderclap!

 Are you kidding me?

 If Lin Suxin’s vile ashes weren’t fed to the dogs, it would already be considered grand mercy.

 And you still want me to give her a grand burial, I spit on that!

 Shen Yueli’s cold smile froze, her body trembling slightly, refusing to speak.

 Beside her, Ying Wenyuan averted his gaze, a flash of disappointment quickly replaced by rage.

"Everyone can see now, what it means to say one thing and mean another?"

"They forced my mom to commit suicide by poison seven years ago to save the Ying family, but now, they don’t even bother to pretend anymore!"

 Seeing this, Lin Fan laughed loudly in anger, his gaze filled with hatred and loathing.

 An overwhelming fury surged through his heart, making him want to unleash a massacre!

"Young Master! The evidence you wanted, I’ve brought it!"

 The next moment.

 A jubilant shout sounded from the direction of the door, capturing everyone’s attention.

 Even Ah Shou and Ah Xi, standing behind Mrs. Ying Sr. and the others, couldn’t help but raise their eyes.

 Immediately, as if they’d seen a ghost, their eyes widened in horror.

 Both had the urge to turn around and flee!

 Because following behind the newcomer was a disheveled madwoman.

 The very person who had terrorized and violated them both that night!

 Chapter 238: The Overlord Among Overlords

"Evidence? What a joke. Lin Fan, you randomly bring some riffraff, and that’s considered evidence?"

 Seeing Su Mengqing return with two strangers.

 Shen Yueli narrowed her eyes, her face clouded with silence.

 On the contrary, Ah Fu suddenly remembered the slap from Lin Fan earlier.

 He immediately jumped out, pointing at Lin Fan and laughing sarcastically.

"You used to be someone who commanded heavy troops, don’t you even understand this principle?"

 Ah Fu spoke loudly on purpose, secretly observing everyone’s expressions around.

 Especially seeing that everyone was nodding secretly.

 Even Shen Changlong and Mrs. Ying Sr. cast approving glances.

 He couldn’t help feeling ecstatic, relishing the sensation of finally venting his frustration.

 His small eyes were filled with undisguised smugness.

 But unfortunately, Ah Fu didn’t notice Ying Wenyuan standing behind him.

 His eyes wide open, he was looking rather surprised at Stubborn Su Gang!

 Once, twice, three times... finally, Ying Wenyuan confirmed it without a doubt.

 The person was indeed a member of this Sha Country’s delegation, a direct subordinate of Vice Leader Han!

 For a moment, Ying Wenyuan took a deep breath and walked forward.

 As he passed by Ah Fu, who was eloquently speaking, Ying Wenyuan’s stern face suddenly darkened.

"Lin Fan, say something, why are you mute?"

"What shamelessness, that person must be an actor you hired for a few bucks, definitely too guilty to make a sound, haha... ah!"

 Slap!

 The sarcastic voice abruptly stopped.

 It was Ying Wenyuan who, without a word, gave Ah Fu a harsh slap on the face!

 Seeing this, everyone was stunned.

 Even Shen Changlong and Mrs. Ying Sr. frowned at Ying Wenyuan, looking quite puzzled.

"Family Head, I, I didn’t say anything wrong, why... why did you hit me?"

 Ah Fu was hit so hard that stars danced in his vision, and his ears buzzed.

 Half of his face was burning, showing just how furious Ying Wenyuan was!

 He held his face, angry but not daring to speak, only murmuring in a low voice with grievances.

"You dog! How dare you speak ill of Mr. Su here? Do you know that he is a member of the Sha Country’s delegation, who you, a dog servant, can casually slander?"

 Slap!

 Ying Wenyuan, filled with rage, again without hesitation raised his hand.

 This slap was forceful.

 Directly slapped Ah Fu, who screamed miserably, onto the ground!

"Wenyuan! Ah Fu is my man, he just couldn’t recognize someone important, the ignorant are not guilty!"

 Seeing Ying Wenyuan still unsatisfied, about to kick Ah Fu in the abdomen.

 Shen Yueli couldn’t stand it any longer and quickly stepped forward to stop him.

"Hmph, even if that person is just a minor member of the Sha Country’s delegation, so what if the leader came?"

 Shen Changlong was also somewhat indignant, after all, Ah Fu was from the Shen family.

 For Ying Wenyuan to publicly beat and scold Ah Fu for a mere outsider.

 Wasn’t it tantamount to slapping the Shen family’s face?

"My Shen family’s door isn’t open to just anyone who wants to enter!"

 Shen Changlong said with an unpleasant expression, deliberately looking at the smiling and silent Stubborn Su Gang.

"Oh wow, your Shen family really has a big demeanor. If it weren’t for my Young Master here, even an eight-man sedan chair couldn’t invite me, Stubborn Su Gang!"

 Stubborn Su Gang chuckled loudly, blatantly giving no face to Shen Changlong.

 This made the latter even more furious, almost ready to call the bodyguards to kick them out!

"Mr. Su, no need to anger over a servant, your presence is a great honor to me."

 Ying Wenyuan fell silent for a moment, ultimately refraining from further action against the wailing Ah Fu.

 He directly bypassed Shen Changlong and Shen Yueli, walking to Stubborn Su Gang, deeply bowing in apology.

 The opponent was openly just an ordinary delegation member.

 Yet was, like Yuan Ruohai, the only two Xia Country people in the Sha Country royal family.

 Though usually not seen in charge, being able to follow the Prince every day, could it be an ordinary status?

 Worrying that the situation might represent Vice Leader Yuan’s intentions, to probe Xia Country’s stance!

 Silently shocked, Ying Wenyuan glanced at the standing-up Ah Fu wiping his tears, feeling even more annoyed and disgusted.

"I’m not angry, it’s just some ignoramus with dog eyes, but if my Young Master is unhappy, it might affect our cooperation."

 Stubborn Su Gang laughed, then respectfully bowed to Lin Fan.

"Young Master, this crazy woman came to find me, so I brought her over, thinking you might need her!"

 Wha, what?

 Lin Fan is actually Stubborn Su Gang’s Young Master?

 And his moods can even affect the super project cooperation between Xia Country and Sha Country?

 Damn, what is this situation, it’s downright terrifying!

 Seeing this, Ying Wenyuan’s eye twitched slightly, feeling inexplicably uneasy inside.

 Standing not far behind him, Shen Changlong’s expression was constantly changing, exchanging bewildered glances with the somewhat muddled Mrs. Ying Sr. and others.

 Ah Fu was stunned, mouth agape, the look of grievance in his eyes instantly transformed into sheer panic.

 He couldn’t help but gaze at Shen Yueli, whose expression had drastically changed, hoping she would continue to stand up and plead for him.

 The surrounding big figures of the Imperial Capital were also exchanging confused and uncertain looks.

 Originally, they thought Lin Fan’s sudden appearance was a move to burn bridges, to completely break off with the Shen family.

 Who would’ve thought, he probably has other backing, not fearing the power of the Ying and Shen Families at all!

"Alright, you did well this time, go back and have Yuan Ruohai mark down an achievement for you."

 Under the watchful gazes of various expressions.

 Lin Fan nodded slightly, glancing at Zhang Meili, who was hiding her neck and keeping silent.

"Zhang Meili, last time you ran away yourself, breaking your promise."

"Now is your chance to redeem yourself, tell me everything that happened that night at Lingyuan Mountain!"

 With these words, Zhang Meili trembled all over, feeling incredibly ashamed.

 She couldn’t help but bury her head lower, almost into her trousers!

 Shen Yueli’s pupils contracted fiercely, immediately turning her head to glare at Ah Shou and the others, whose expressions were tense!

 What you fear comes true.

 No wonder these two guys have been flustered and troubled ever since they returned from Haicheng.

 It turns out they messed things up, got caught on the spot!

"Lin Fan, you came here to cause trouble just for Sister Suxin’s ashes, alright, I can give them to you right away. Just consider it that I’m begging you as your stepmother, can you stop causing trouble?"

 Shen Yueli displayed a smile more pitiful than crying.

 She quickly stepped forward, walked to Lin Fan’s side, and gritted her teeth, trying to persuade him.

 If there were any other solution, she would never yield to Lin Fan.

 But if that crazy woman identifies Ah Shou and the others.

 Her reputation would be wrecked completely!

"Yueli, hold on... Mr. Su, can you clarify why Lin Fan can influence the cooperation between us?"

 In the next moment.

 Before Lin Fan could speak.

 It was Ying Wenyuan, with furrowed brows, who suddenly interjected trying to stop Shen Yueli with his gaze.

 He took a deep breath, staring intently at Stubborn Su Gang, and once again respectfully said.

"Isn’t it obvious, Mr. Ying doesn’t understand how impressive our Young Master is?"

 Stubborn Su Gang exclaimed dramatically, then began to boast about Lin Fan with a smug face.

"Yuan Ruohai is also our Young Master’s follower, Prince Xiao Jie even idolizes him!"

"Even the old king who was on his deathbed was saved by our Young Master’s medical skill... cough cough cough, let’s not talk about that."

"Anyway, if he’s unhappy, believe it or not, the project you’ve been grinding on in Sha Country for half a year would be canceled in a snap?"

 Realizing he nearly slipped up, Stubborn Su Gang quickly cleared his throat, changing the subject in time.

"Now you know how impressive our Young Master Lin Fan is, shouldn’t you hurry and apologize?"

 As these words fell, Ying Wenyuan stiffened, giving Lin Fan a deep glance.

 Shen Yueli’s face gradually turned pale, her hands and feet growing cold.

 She knew long ago that offending the Hai City Yuan Family would affect Ying Wenyuan’s work.

 She even repeatedly tolerated Lin Fan’s provocations... Who would’ve thought, Lin Fan didn’t even need to rely on the Yuan family’s power.

 He himself is the big boss among big bosses!

 Although Stubborn Su Gang didn’t finish speaking, it seems Lin Fan even has a debt of gratitude to the old king of Sha Country?

 Gasp... if that turns out to be true.

 It’s likely this young man can really affect Ying Wenyuan’s current work!

 Instantly, Shen Yueli felt her heart race, her gaze rapidly shifting.

 She regretted moving against Lin Fan so casually before.

 No, those things mustn’t be exposed.

 Otherwise, Ying Wenyuan might resent her for a lifetime!

"Lin Fan, rest assured, I’ll have someone send over Sister Suxin’s ashes immediately, please wait patiently."

 Shen Yueli’s smile grew even uglier, her tone lacking any forceful edge.

 Her eyes, soft to the extreme, began to carry a hint of begging!

 Chapter 239: Family Scandals Exposed!

"Shen Yueli, are you scared?"

 Noticing the plea in the other party’s eyes.

 Lin Fan paused, feeling infinitely ridiculous and laughable.

 Just now so tirelessly putting on a show, and now it’s finally time for the truth to be revealed.

 You Shen Yueli want to hush things up, and have me cover up those dirty deeds for you?

 Damn it, there’s no such good thing in the world!

"Lin Fan, we’re family, why push things to such an extent? No matter what, you’re also a member of the Ying family, you can’t ruin your father’s future!"

 Shen Yueli was flushed, quickly trying again to persuade with an increasingly humble voice.

"Family? Didn’t Ying Wenyuan already remove me and Yutang from the Ying Family Genealogy yesterday?"

 Lin Fan’s lips curled into a self-mocking smile, shaking his head with a laugh.

"What virtues and abilities do I have, Lin Fan, to become family with these high and mighty aristocrats?"

 At this, Ying Wenyuan’s lips twitched, his face looking as unpleasant as if he had swallowed a dead fly.

 Shen Yueli opened her mouth, sulkily saying no more.

 Throughout the entire Imperial Capital, who dares talk to her like this?

 If not to stabilize Lin Fan, she would have longed to use some measures already!

"No, it turns out you and my family’s Young Master are family, huh? This, this... cough cough, well, actually we’re family too, I’m Su Mengqing’s dad, so we’re in-laws!"

 Suddenly, the slightly bewildered Stubborn Su Gang came to his senses, unable to help but say joyously.

 Though not much afraid of Ying Wenyuan.

 But if one can forge a connection with the Imperial Capital’s top noble family, it’s still delightful!

"It’s all in the past. I have already divorced Su Mengqing, and been removed from the Ying family, hence a stranger henceforth."

 Lin Fan coldly glanced at Stubborn Su Gang.

 Instantly, the latter’s smile froze, hurriedly raising his hand to slap himself.

"Exactly, my family’s Young Master is right! You are already unrelated to him, hurry up and apologize to him!"

 Stubborn Su Gang sternly face flipped, quicker than flipping a book.

"...I’m his father, you want me to apologize to my son?"

 Ying Wenyuan burst into laughter from anger, pointing at Lin Fan, asking emotionlessly.

"Then tell me, I Ying Wenyuan have lived up to anyone in the world, and have devoted myself for the national interest overseas, what fault do I have!"