CHAPTER 296: CHAPTER 289: THIS IS NOT UP TO YOU

Lin Qianqiu waited left and right but never saw Yun Ran’s tearful gratitude, and couldn’t help but frown, "Lin Wanyue, didn’t you hear what your father said?"

Yun Ran looked at him with an expression reserved for fools, with a hint of ridicule in her voice, "I heard it, and I think your talk is better than singing! You should go act in a play."

If she guessed correctly, Old Lin was talking about the Haoyan Clinic. At this time, the Haoyan Clinic was notorious, obviously a hot potato, and he wanted to trick her?

Was she the fool? Or was he?

Lin Qianqiu cast an irritated glance at Yun Ran, "Don’t be sarcastic! I’ll have someone bring you the clinic’s land deed and account books in a moment."

"You don’t need to be overwhelmed with gratitude, even if you’re unworthy, you’re still my daughter."

"But this comes with a condition: you must publicly declare that this clinic was registered under your name when you got married, and has been operated and managed behind the scenes by you and King Qin since."

After Lin Qianqiu finished, he found Yun Ran rummaging through books, not listening to him at all, and his face suddenly turned unpleasant.

"Rebellious girl! Are you flipping through those books in a hurry to reincarnate? I’m talking to you, did you hear me?"

Yun Ran glanced at him coolly, a cold smile on her lips, "Just looking for some books for transcending life so you might need them in a couple of days."

"You!"

This rebellious girl was cursing him to die soon?!

As Lin Qianqiu was boiling with rage, the steward came in carrying a wooden box, "Master, the account book and land deed are here."

Lin Qianqiu suppressed his anger and shouted, "Rebellious girl! These are yours, take them away later. Also, sign this statement."

Statement?

Yun Ran walked over and glanced at it; the statement was written in her name and outlined some of the clinic’s business situations, and it took full responsibility for the incident.

It stated she was momentarily deluded and made a mistake, felt deeply guilty, already repented before Buddha, and promised to turn over a new leaf and become a good person!

And pleaded with the citizens of the Imperial City to give her a chance to reform!

Yun Ran looked at the contents and couldn’t help but sneer, "Lin Qianqiu, you’re not much to look at but your imagination is beautiful!"

Lin Qianqiu’s eyes widened at her words, "You disrespectful, unruly daughter!"

"Fine, I won’t argue with you, just hurry and sign your name."

Lin Qianqiu tossed over a pen.

Yun Ran smirked, casually flicked her sleeve, and a cold wind arose, the pen darted like an arrow directly at Lin Qianqiu.

Lin Qianqiu’s eyes widened slightly, and he retreated repeatedly in shock.

The pen brushed past his scalp, embedding itself in his hair bun.

Lin Qianqiu’s face turned slightly pale, with a look of surviving a calamity, appearing somewhat embarrassed.

Yun Ran looked at him playfully, chuckling disdainfully, "Ha! Look at how scared you are! Done plenty of guilty deeds, haven’t you?"

Lin Qianqiu was furious and embarrassed, his facial muscles twitching slightly, "Lin Wanyue! You rebellious girl! Mischievous brat! Disrespectful!"

Yun Ran hated most his fatherly demeanor of lecturing her endlessly!

When had he ever fulfilled even half of a father’s responsibility towards Lin Wanyue?

"Lin Qianqiu, you say you’re giving this clinic to me as if bestowing a favor, isn’t it disgusting?"

"You just want me to take the blame for Lin Yanran and bear the disgrace. While I am criticized and cursed by the world, she remains impeccable. I must say, you think beautifully!"

"But, such disgusting things can be spoken of with such nobility, sanctity, greatness, and selflessness? Such shamelessness is truly awe-inspiring!"

Yun Ran’s words made Lin Qianqiu’s face fill with colors of green, red, black, white, and purple, like a palette getting knocked over.

A while later, he finally found his voice again, "You unworthy daughter, don’t judge others with a villainous heart!"

"I’m merely worried that you might suffer following King Qin since he’s in decline now, so I thought of giving you the clinic."

"You don’t appreciate the kindness, and instead splash dirt onto me! Truly the height of unfilial!"

Yun Ran listened to his righteous words and felt a bit nauseous.

Couldn’t he admit it boldly? Instead, he had to debate cleverly and grind someone’s intellect into the ground?

While Yun Ran packed the selected books into a sack, she glanced sideways at Lin Qianqiu, "A true villain is of course revolting, but nothing is more despicable than a hypocrite."

"Like you, with malevolent intentions and an ugly face, yet acting all dignified, it’s nauseating!"

Lin Qianqiu: "..."

After a while, Lin Qianqiu calmed the turbulent emotions within his heart, and seeing Yun Ran’s impermeable demeanor, he stopped disguising and started speaking plainly.

"Regardless, you’ve been married, reputation good or bad is but superficial, why care so much? Besides, King Qin’s reputation is already there, one more blemish doesn’t matter."

"Yan’er is different. She’s about to marry the Crown Prince, her reputation cannot afford even a speck of stain. She’s your sister after all, as her elder sister, sacrificing just a tiny bit for her doesn’t mean much, right?"

"Besides, do you understand how much benefit the clinic can bring you in the future? This counts as compensation for you; I believe I’ve been fair to you as a father, you should reconsider this matter."

Yun Ran flung the sack onto her shoulder, coldly glancing at Lin Qianqiu, "Keep your fairness for yourself!"

"In addition, if you really worry about her having a tainted reputation, why not let me help you kill her? Root it out completely, solve it once and for all, how’s that?"

"??!"

Lin Qianqiu opened his eyes wide in disbelief: what did she say?! That rebellious girl! How dare she?!

Yun Ran walked straight past him out of the secret chamber, and behind her was Lin Qianqiu’s angry shout: "Rebellious girl! Halt right there!"

Meanwhile, seven or eight figures rushed in at the doorway, surrounding Yun Ran.

Mrs. Qin, Lin Yanran, and Lin Haoran also followed into the room.

Yun Ran raised an eyebrow lightly, "What? Planning on mobbing me with numbers?"

Lin Yanran spoke first in a coquettish voice, "Sister, what nonsense are you saying? How could you have such thoughts? We just wanted to keep you here for a family reunion dinner!"

Yun Ran shot a cold glance over, "Shut up!"

"Sister..."

Lin Yanran immediately looked aggrieved and tears welled up, and Lin Haoran stepped forward at once to shield her, coldly glaring at Yun Ran.

"Lin Wanyue, don’t be too arrogant! Father should have explained everything to you, sign it and comply if you know what’s good for you. Considering the family, we won’t make it hard for you."

Yun Ran lazily looked at him, her expression indifferent, "What if I say no?"

Lin Haoran’s face turned cold, exuding a chilling killing intent and pressure, "This matter is not up to you."