C7 Facing His Face

At that moment, the matriarch of the Lu family approached with an air of dignified grace.

"What's going on?"

"Grandma!"

Tears of injustice brimmed in Lin Manyin's eyes upon seeing her grandmother.

"Grandma, Su Rann demanded that I slap myself twenty times before she would agree to collaborate with Boss Chen! I'm willing to do it for the sake of the Lu family's business, but I truly don't understand what I did to offend her. Why does she harbor such intense resentment toward me?"

Manyin was always articulate and had a knack for charming words, which endeared her to the elderly lady.

The matriarch had never taken a liking to Su Rann, resenting her for being a burden with her parents and for scheming against her grandson.

"Is that so?"

She raised an eyebrow in concern. When did the Lu family start taking orders from that woman?

Manyin quickly assisted the old lady, walking over to her. Glancing at Su Rann, a triumphant smirk played across her face.

"Mother, it's just as Manyin described!"

Huang Jiamin chimed in.

As long as the matriarch was present, she called the shots for the Lu family.

The old lady advanced steadily towards them, her expression unflinching.

"Su Rann, it's a privilege for you that Boss Lu wishes to partner with you! Why haven't you signed the contract yet?"

The matriarch's voice carried an authoritative weight.

"Grandma, I've said it before: once Lin Manyin slaps herself twenty times, I'll agree."

Her demeanor remained icy.

"Su Rann, are you really spurning the face offered to you?" It was the first time the matriarch encountered someone bold enough to defy her.

Her hand, gripping her cane, shook with emotion.

"Grandma, please don't be upset. For the Lu family's business, I'll slap myself the twenty times!"

"Miss Lin, I'm glad you see reason. We're all waiting, aren't we?"

Boss Chen took a sip of his iced tea, his expression darkening.

Manyin had initially made the claim lightly, seeking the old lady's sympathy.

But before the matriarch could respond, Boss Chen had spoken up.

Ultimately, it was Boss Chen's word, and the old lady held her peace.

"Manyin, I'm sorry you had to endure this today."

In her eyes, the Lu family's business took precedence!

Moreover, with Boss Chen present, she couldn't go against his wishes.

Lin Manyin was seething with anger, her fingertips turning white. Her gaze was fixed on Su Rann with venom.

She vowed to repay all the indignities she suffered today twofold in the future!

A sharp "clap" echoed, capturing everyone's attention.

"One!"

Su Rann was counting out loud.

The onlookers were taken aback. Could this be the same woman scorned by all of Lan City?

Boss Chen seemed ready to deify her. Indeed, those associated with the godly doctor were extraordinary!

Su Rann's actions today were closely observed by a man in the corner.

"Mr. Han, is that really Su Rann? Her behavior today seems quite peculiar, doesn't it?"

His eyes met Lu Jinhan's, filled with inscrutable depth.

Lu Jinhan scrutinized her as well. Her appearance and aura appeared to have changed significantly.

"Look into it!"

He discarded his cigarette on the ground, leaving Nan Jun with a view of his retreating figure.

"Twenty!"

By the time Lu Jinhan arrived, Lin Manyin had already been slapped twenty times.