"Dad, today is your 70th birthday. Perhaps after this banquet, your condition will improve!"
Jiang Li solicitously helped Jiang Wanli out of the room.
"Get lost!"
"I'm not so frail that I can't even walk!"
Jiang Wanli leaned on his cane. Although his illness had not improved, his spirit was still good. If an uninformed person saw him, they would never guess that he was a dying old man.
"Old man, if you can't hold on, hurry up and die!"
Jiang Li sneered inwardly, but outwardly, he said with concern, "Dad! If Xiao Yan brings her boyfriend to wish you a happy birthday later, please don't get angry!"
"She's young and foolish. We'll guide her more in the future!"
As soon as he said this, Jiang Wanli, who was already furious, immediately reprimanded, "Don't mention her again. I'm too disappointed in her!"
"Yes!"
A strange curve appeared on Jiang Li's lips. In the past few days, he had secretly gained the support of many people in the Jiang family.
But Jiang Wanli adamantly refused to pass on the position of family head to him. If Jiang Xueyan brought Yun Fan this time, Jiang Wanli would surely fly into a rage. If he passed on the position of family head to him in anger, it would be good. Even if he didn't, in the eyes of Jiang Wanli and the entire Jiang family, Jiang Xueyan was no longer a contender for the position of family head.
Because no one wanted a nobody to marry into the Jiang family; it would be a laughingstock.
...
Outside the Jiang family's main gate, Jiang Xueyan reminded, "Yun Fan, when you wish Grandpa a happy birthday later, you must act as my boyfriend, understand?"
"Violent girl, you're going too far. You didn't say it like this before!"
Yun Fan was very angry. He had to pretend to be her boyfriend again. What if Jiang Xueyan stuck to him? He was a man of integrity, and he shouldn't have to bear such pressure just because he was handsome.
"If you don't agree, then I'll have to reveal your impotence!"
Jiang Xueyan was not flustered at all, because she had caught Yun Fan's weakness.
"Actually, we can totally wish him a happy birthday as friends. There's no need to make things so awkward!"
Yun Fan immediately backed down.
"Let me tell everyone a secret, actually he..."
Jiang Xueyan had just spoken when Yun Fan covered her mouth!
"We're all friends, so it's natural to help each other!"
Jiang Xueyan finally stopped talking and revealed a triumphant smile.
Yun Fan looked around carefully and found that no one was paying attention to them, so he breathed a sigh of relief. What could he do about such a woman?
Then, the two of them stepped into the Jiang family together.
At this moment, hundreds of people present focused their attention on him. Yun Fan felt very uncomfortable, especially when these people were pointing at him.
"I can't believe the dignified eldest daughter of the Jiang family found such a broke loser as her boyfriend. It's a disgrace to the Jiang family!"
"What a misfortune for the family!"
Although Yun Fan was angry, he didn't retaliate. After all, he was just acting and didn't need to waste his breath on these people.
"These damn guys, watch me tear their mouths apart!"
Jiang Xueyan was about to get angry when Yun Fan grabbed her.
"Forget it. Today is your grandfather's birthday. There's no need to argue with them!"
"Aren't you angry?"
Jiang Xueyan looked at him suspiciously.
Yun Fan said magnanimously, "Of course I'm angry, but their mouths are their own. I can't possibly take all these hundreds of people down, can I!"
"Mmm, you're so good!"
Seeing Jiang Xueyan's shy smile, Yun Fan had a bad premonition. This woman wouldn't be trying to make the act real, would she!
That wouldn't do!
"Dad, Xiao Xue has brought her boyfriend!"
Jiang Li pointed at Yun Fan not far away.
"Humph!"
Jiang Wanli snorted coldly, his eyes full of disappointment.
A moment later, the two came before him.
"Grandpa, I wish you good health and a long life!"
As soon as Jiang Xueyan finished speaking, Jiang Wanli's expression became stern, "It's a blessing if you don't make me furious. I'll thank my lucky stars!"
Jiang Xueyan's heart sank. It seemed that her grandfather's misunderstanding of her had deepened. But she still braced herself and said,
"Grandpa, this is my boyfriend, Yun Fan!"
At Jiang Xueyan's signal, Yun Fan immediately understood. He stepped forward, bowed, and congratulated, "I wish you happiness as boundless as the East Sea and a lifespan as enduring as the Southern Mountains!"
However, he waited for a long time but did not hear Jiang Wanli tell him to rise. The atmosphere at the scene was extremely awkward.
"This old guy, you damn..."
Yun Fan tried hard to control his anger inwardly. After all, he was just helping, and he could endure it.
Just then, Jiang Li said hypocritically, "Dad! Today is a joyous occasion. Don't be sulky. After all, this is also Yun Fan's heartfelt gesture!"
"Yes, yes, Grandpa, Yun Fan has a birthday gift for you!"
Jiang Xueyan quickly echoed.
When Yun Fan heard this, he was about to take out the thousand-year-old ginseng that Jiang Xueyan had prepared. However, upon seeing Jiang Wanli's poor complexion and frail appearance, he immediately replaced the ginseng with a pill.
"This pill is something I entrusted a friend to buy at great expense. Today, I present it to you, Old Master. Although it cannot cure all illnesses, it can prolong your life!"
Yun Fan opened the box. Inside was a black pill.
Although the appearance of the pill was not good, it was a highly sought-after Hui Ling Dan. Back then, countless people had wanted to sell all their possessions to get this pill.
Because this pill could treat most illnesses, and even temporarily suppress rare incurable diseases, one could imagine the value of this pill, which was rare and precious.
Of course, to others, the Hui Ling Dan was invaluable. But he knew how to refine it, and it was not a rare item in the Ghost Valley Sect.
He could save the thousand-year-old ginseng and stew a pot of old hen.
When they saw this pill, everyone burst into laughter. They thought that a poor loser was still a poor loser, and in this day and age, he was still trying to fool the Old Master with such a thing.
Jiang Xueyan's face also darkened. She somehow felt that this pill was something Yun Fan had just rolled off himself.
"Jiang Xueyan, Jiang Xueyan, now you have no chance to compete with me for the position of family head!"
Jiang Li sneered inwardly. The situation was already settled. But outwardly, he said, "It's rare that you have such a good intention. I'm sure Dad will be pleased!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Wanli struck the box in Yun Fan's hand with his cane, sending it flying. Everyone was startled. This was the calm before the storm.
"You scoundrel!"
Jiang Wanli roared, "It's bad enough that you have a bad reputation, but I never expected you to try to fool me with such a thing!"
"Guards, throw him out!"
Jiang Xueyan heard this and quickly knelt down, "Grandpa, Yun Fan would never fool you. Please give him a chance!"
"Ignorant old fool!"
Yun Fan was speechless inwardly. He knew that even if he explained, no one would believe him. Besides, he was only threatened into coming here. He would leave after acting, and go home to stew the old hen.
Jiang Wanli reprimanded, "Xiao Yan, I'll give you one last chance. If you continue to be stubborn, you will have no chance for the position of family head!"
"Grandpa, please listen to me..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Jiang Wanli interrupted her, "Between him and the Jiang family, you must make a choice immediately!"
As soon as this was said, everyone's expression changed. They all knew that the Old Master was not giving Jiang Xueyan any room to retreat this time.
He was just a broke loser, and he was indeed not qualified to marry into the Jiang family. It was likely that Jiang Xueyan also knew the seriousness of the matter and would choose the Jiang family.
Jiang Li, however, was uneasy. If Jiang Xueyan chose the Jiang family, then Jiang Wanli would surely put aside his displeasure and pass on the position of family head to Jiang Xueyan.
At this moment, Jiang Xueyan was heartbroken. She never expected her grandfather to not even give her a chance to explain.
But she believed that only Yun Fan could resolve the Jiang family's crisis. Perhaps everyone did not understand her intentions, so she chose to bear this misunderstanding silently.
Therefore, she said with unwavering resolve, "I choose Yun Fan!"
"What?"
Everyone was stunned. No one expected this outcome. Those who supported Jiang Xueyan were extremely disappointed.
They didn't know what kind of mind-altering potion this loser had given Jiang Xueyan to make her make such a rebellious choice.
Could it be that this loser was so well-endowed that Jiang Xueyan couldn't resist?
Yes, it was likely for this reason. What could conquer a woman besides status and money, or a glib tongue.
Jiang Li was so happy that he almost clapped his hands. This decision was exactly what he wanted!
"Holy crap! No way! Are you serious?"
Yun Fan was completely dumbfounded inwardly. The script wasn't written like this!
It's over, it's completely over. Because he could see that Jiang Xueyan wasn't faking. If his seventh sister found out he owed another romantic debt, she'd break his gun.
But at this point, he couldn't reveal that he was just cooperating with the performance, could he? Wouldn't that be a great blow to Jiang Xueyan?
If he went along with Jiang Xueyan and played along, wouldn't he harm Jiang Xueyan even more? In the future, Jiang Xueyan would have no room to negotiate with the Jiang family.
At this moment, silence was the best choice.
"From today onwards, you are no longer a member of the Jiang family. I don't have a granddaughter like you!"
Jiang Wanli roared.
Jiang Xueyan said sadly, "Grandpa, one day, you will approve of him!"
"Go, get out!"
Jiang Wanli roared. Jiang Xueyan pulled Yun Fan and left the Jiang family.
After they left, some were happy and some were sad. The happy ones knew that the position of family head of the Jiang family was now Jiang Li's. The sad ones knew that Jiang Xueyan had completely lost any chance of becoming the family head.
"You guys get out too! I'm not in the mood to continue this birthday celebration!"
Everyone left, but Yun Fan's pill was picked up by Jiang Li and placed among Jiang Wanli's birthday gifts.
Of course, he wasn't being kind. He wanted Jiang Wanli to see the pill again and deepen his dislike for Yun Fan.
...
"Violent girl, aren't you playing too big this time?"
Yun Fan asked worriedly. He knew that Jiang Xueyan had dragged him into this act simply because she didn't want to marry Chen Xuan. Couldn't he just defeat the Chen family then?
Why go all out?
Jiang Xueyan said with red eyes, "I've already fallen out with the Jiang family for you. If you dare to betray me, you're dead!"
"We are innocent of each other, don't talk nonsense!"
Yun Fan was startled. He felt that Jiang Xueyan was really sticking to him, and this was not good.
However, Jiang Xueyan said, "I know you won't admit it because you're impotent and can't give me sexual satisfaction. But it's okay, even if it can't be cured, I'll slowly accept it!"
Yun Fan suddenly understood. So he had the excuse of impotence to escape.
"Yes, I'm impotent and can't give you sexual satisfaction!"
So, love will disappear, right?