Outside the Lin family's main gate, Yun Fan rested his hands behind his head, whistling a jaunty tune with a dissolute air.
"If the Lin family actively breaks off the engagement, Master shouldn't blame me, right?"
Yun Fan pondered, considering how to act upon meeting the Lin family's young lady to smoothly reject this marriage.
Before long, Lin Ya arrived.
Yun Fan was stunned at first, then his jaw dropped.
"That's it?"
He mistook the Lin Ya before him for his fiancée.
Although Lin Ya was not bad-looking, her appearance paled in comparison to his seventh senior sister, a world of difference!
Even the masseuse from last night was a hundred times better than the fiancée before him!
Furthermore, this person exuded a sinister aura; it was clear this woman was no good!
"Sigh, when did Master become so blind to arrange such a fiancée for me? Are they bullying me because I don't have a senior sister? It seems my idea was right; I must act on it."
Yun Fan grumbled internally. Before he could speak, Lin Ya's voice rang out, "Country bumpkin, come in!"
Lin Ya glanced at Yun Fan with disgust, then immediately averted her gaze. Such a country hick, looking at her for even another second was a waste.
But Lin Ya was anticipating. If Lin Tianxin saw her fiancé was a country bumpkin, what expression would she have?
The term "country bumpkin" instantly darkened Yun Fan's face.
What's wrong with coming from the countryside?
Should those from the countryside be inferior?
It seemed he didn't even need to pretend anymore. A marriage like this, if not broken off now, when then?
"No need. I, the Lin family, am not worthy of you!"
With that, Yun Fan turned and left, not wanting to linger for another moment.
This single sentence solidified his decision: he would help the Lin family through their hardship, but as for marriage, that could be forgotten; he found the prospect nauseating.
At this moment, Lin Ya revealed a cold smile. "Heh, Lin Tianxin, Lin Tianxin, even such a country bumpkin looks down on you. What can you use to compete with me? The Lin family will be mine sooner or later!"
...
Lin Zhenxiong paced anxiously in the living room.
If he weren't the Lin family elder and Yun Fan's future father-in-law, and thus had to maintain proper decorum, he would have personally gone out to welcome him.
His heart was filled with excitement; after waiting for so many years, he had finally gotten the Heavenly Master of Ghost Valley's disciple!
Lin Zhenxiong had accidentally helped the Heavenly Master of Ghost Valley years ago, leaving behind a good deed. He never imagined this good deed would come in handy during the Lin family's recent crisis!
Truly, heaven was helping him!
As long as he could form an alliance with the Ghost Valley sect, he didn't believe any fool would dare covet even a single iota of the Lin family's assets!
There was a saying in the martial world: Though Ghost Valley is small, it looks down upon the world!
However, upon seeing Lin Ya return alone, his heart sank, and he immediately had a bad premonition.
"Where is he?"
Lin Ya quickly replied, "Father, he said he looks down on the Lin family and has already left!"
"What?" Lin Zhenxiong's face changed drastically, and he nearly stumbled and fell to the ground.
"Dad, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first!" Lin Ya chuckled inwardly and said calmly.
"Go!"
After Lin Ya left, Lin Zhenxiong sighed deeply.
"Alas! It seems the Lin family is doomed this time!"
At this moment, Butler Fu comforted him, "Patriarch, do not be disheartened. The Lin family has weathered so many storms to reach this point; how can it fall so easily? Moreover, we are not without hope!"
"There is still hope?" Lin Zhenxiong looked at Butler Fu expectantly.
Butler Fu smiled and said, "As long as we find that young man who saved the young lady in the club last night, it will not be difficult for the Lin family to overcome this crisis!"
"Him?"
"Indeed, although this young man is young, his strength far surpasses mine. With his help, the Lin family can resolve this urgent matter!"
Butler Fu had analyzed Yun Fan's moves earlier. Facing four elites from the Chen family and killing them in one blow, even he could not do it so casually.
This person must be incredibly powerful!
Lin Zhenxiong suddenly became interested. "Notify Ya'er... Forget it. You find that young man first, and then I will personally invite him!"
"Yes!"
All of this was overheard by Lin Ya outside the door.
Afterward, she returned to her room and dialed a number.
"Didn't you promise me you would kill Lin Tianxin? She's not dead at all!" Lin Ya's tone was accusatory.
She could clearly feel her father was already suspicious of her.
At this moment, a indifferent voice replied from the other end of the phone, "There was a slight accident last night. Find a way to lure her out of the Lin family again today!"
"If you fail again, our cooperation ends here!" Lin Ya hung up directly and headed towards Lin Tianxin's courtyard.
...
In the quiet courtyard.
Lin Tianxin's expression was downcast. She casually picked up some bait from a bag and tossed it into the water.
She wished to help her father turn the tide for the Lin family, but the current situation was beyond her capabilities.
"Sister, are you feeling better?" Lin Ya walked in, feigning concern.
"Much better. Aren't you going to the company?" Lin Tianxin replied absently.
Lin Ya quickly said, "Father will handle the company matters. He wants me to take you out for some fresh air!"
"I'm not in the mood!" Lin Tianxin refused without a second thought.
But how could Lin Ya give up so easily?
"Sister, don't worry about family matters. I heard Father has already gone to invite an expert for help! I've already booked a private room at Nightingale KTV. Tonight, we must sing our hearts out, forget all our troubles, and then bring our full energy to fight the Chen family to the end!"
"Okay, alright!" Faced with her sister's repeated invitations, Lin Tianxin couldn't refuse.
The accident last night had not made Lin Tianxin suspicious. No one would have thought that her sister, who had grown up with her, would betray her.
As dusk approached, after dinner, the two headed to Nightingale KTV.
"Oh no!"
Seeing Lin Ya's flustered look, Lin Tianxin asked, "What's wrong?"
"Sister, I forgot my bag at the restaurant. You go in first, I'll go get my bag and be right back!" Lin Ya explained with an innocent expression.
"Go ahead!"
The moment Lin Ya turned, she revealed a sinister smile. At the corner, she sent a text message and disappeared into the crowd.
Lin Tianxin entered the private room, randomly selected a few songs, and deliberately turned the volume to maximum to alleviate her worries.
Just then, Yun Fan, appearing heavily intoxicated, walked in from outside.
Although he had completely fallen out with the Lin family's young lady, to be safe, he intended to continue discrediting himself, completely making the Lin family believe he was an incorrigible prodigal.
Didn't he go to a club last night, and now he was at a KTV tonight?
The moment he pushed open the door, Yun Fan realized he had entered the wrong room. As he was about to turn and leave, his peripheral vision caught sight of Lin Tianxin on the sofa, and he froze.
Their eyes met, and they said in unison:
"It's you!"
Even Lin Tianxin didn't expect her luck to be so bad as to run into this shameless fellow again!
The thought of this guy mistaking her for a masseuse last night made her furious.
"What a coincidence! Foot spa girl!"
Yun Fan was a little surprised and greeted her awkwardly.
"Shut up!"
Lin Tianxin was so ashamed and angry that she could barely refrain from swearing.
The same old feeling, this girl's temper was as fiery as ever!
Yun Fan chuckled sheepishly and said, "So you're moonlighting as a singer too! It's fine, I'll pay for it, but this time you can't leave halfway through!"
"Holy hell, you son of a bitch!" Lin Tianxin could no longer tolerate it and let out a vulgarity.
"You're the singer, your whole family are singers!"
"Get lost!"
"Don't! At worst, I won't ask for a refund for last night's money." In Yun Fan's view, Lin Tianxin was angry because she was afraid he would ask for a refund.
"If you don't leave now, I'm calling the police!" Lin Tianxin threatened, pretending to pick up her phone.
This series of actions ignited Yun Fan's temper: "Good heavens! If you dare call the police, I'll expose your special services at the foot spa!"
"Let's see who the police arrest first!"
Of course, Yun Fan was just teasing Lin Tianxin, not believing for a moment that she would actually call the police.
"Hello, 110? Nightingale KTV, room 308, someone is harassing me!"
"Holy hell, you're serious?" Yun Fan was dumbfounded, not expecting Lin Tianxin to truly go for a mutual destruction.
It seemed that tonight, the fish was destined to die, but the net might not be broken!
"Hmph!"
Lin Tianxin grunted and put down the phone.
Initially, she only intended to scare this shameless fellow. After all, in a way, Yun Fan had saved her life last night.
But this guy had repeatedly provoked her, so she couldn't be blamed for not being polite.
"Excuse me!"
Yun Fan raised his hand and directly took his leave.
If he were caught, he didn't know if his Master would forgive him, but his seventh senior sister definitely wouldn't!
His legs would be broken!
Unexpectedly, at this very moment, a figure suddenly burst in from outside the door.
The newcomer had a prominent scar on his face, clearly indicating he was not here for pleasantries.
Just as Yun Fan was about to speak, the other party drew a dagger without a word and ferociously attacked, his target directly at Lin Tianxin.
"Ah!"