C19 The People from the Loong Family Came!

After returning to her room, Yi Lanyou leaned against the closed door and inhaled deeply. The sight of Fang Yuan's face had her trembling slightly. The fear from her past life still loomed over her, yet there was an undeniable thrill within her.

In her previous life, she first encountered Fang Yuan at a public banquet hosted by the Yi family, which was meant to introduce her to high society. However, the true stars of the event were Fang Fang and Yi Rui'er, especially since it was Fang Fang's birthday. Standing next to the distinguished Fang Fang and Yi Rui'er only highlighted her own insignificance, a feeling exacerbated when her evening gown was sabotaged...

Such an important day marred by a humiliating debut; it was no surprise that she was looked down upon thereafter.

Her train of thought was interrupted by the ring of her phone; Yi Haoen was calling. Clutching the phone, she felt a wave of confusion. What was his intention?

The night before, she had exchanged numbers with Yi Haoen in his study. He was her father, after all, and she hadn't expected him to call her at this time. In her previous life, Yi Haoen had never called her; all messages were conveyed through Fang Fang. It seemed her initiative to exchange numbers had been a smart move.

Answering the call, Yi Lanyou's voice was tentative, "Dad?"

"Yes, it's me," Yi Haoen's voice came through. "Get ready. I'll have the driver pick you up shortly."

Yi Lanyou paused, "Is something the matter?"

Yi Haoen felt a twinge of unease. He hadn't yet broached the subject of her marriage to the Loong family. Would it frighten her if he mentioned that the Loong family had arrived in Z City and specifically requested to see her?

He was never adept at conversing with his children.

Sensing Yi Haoen's hesitation, Yi Lanyou's brow furrowed slightly. "Alright, Dad. I'll get ready. How soon will the driver arrive?"

"Good," Yi Haoen exhaled in relief, finding comfort in Yi Lanyou's compliance and sharpness. His fondness for his daughter grew. "He'll be there in an hour."

"Okay," Yi Lanyou responded softly, "Goodbye, Dad." With those words, she ended the call.

The sudden request for her to get ready and leave was unprecedented, yet it was entirely possible that Fang Fang had unilaterally declined on her behalf.

But what could be so important that Yi Haoen would call her personally during work hours and even arrange for a driver to pick her up?

As Yi Lanyou picked up a wooden comb and gathered her loose, shoulder-length hair into a tidy ponytail, she pondered the reason. After tucking the shorter strands behind her ears, it hit her.

The Loong family!

Judging by Yi Haoen's typical reactions and personality, it must be someone from the Loong family.

But why would the Loong family send someone at this time? It didn't add up.

Was it possible that in her past life, the Loong family had sent someone at this exact time, but Fang Fang had prevented her from meeting them?

This thought made Yi Lanyou furrow her brow. It appeared Fang Fang had been quite busy with her schemes.

Yet, it made sense. Why would Fang Fang allow her to marry into the Loong family? How could she let her marry better than Yi Rui'er? Fang Fang would never stand for that.

She couldn't afford to give Fang Fang another opportunity to sabotage her.

Yi Lanyou opened the door to her room, inhaled deeply, and stepped out with determination.