C150 I'll Give You a Mouthful of Food

Qiuyu was looking forward to catching up with you, Yin. You two haven't seen each other in so many years. Moreover, Qiuyu needs your help with something." Qi Wending's voice took on a serious tone. "Yin, Qiuyu and her mother have always been very dutiful to me. Grandpa isn't going to push you, but please see if you can lend her a hand."

"Grandpa, I'll take care of it," Lin Yin replied earnestly.

Grandpa was his only family. When Grandpa asked for something at his age, Lin Yin would naturally do his utmost to comply. After all, there weren't many things in the world he couldn't handle.

In East Sea Province, at Qingyun City International Airport, a stunning woman in an elegant cream-yellow dress and gold-rimmed glasses descended gracefully amidst a group of suit-clad bodyguards.

A stately Mercedes-Benz fleet was already in place, waiting to pick her up. The attendants, dressed in formal suits, stood by the car doors with an air of deference.

This was the Zhou Family's motorcade. As one of the Three Big Families of East Sea Province, their movements drew the gaze of many onlookers, all curious about the VIP they were there to welcome with such grandeur.

"Eldest Miss of the Gongsun Family, welcome. I'm Zhou Dong, sent by the Zhou Family to pick you up," a young man said with a welcoming smile as he approached.

"Oh, you're with the Zhou Family?" Gongsun Qiuyu acknowledged, her attention seemingly elsewhere, deep in thought.

The Zhou Family's elder sister had married into the Gongsun Family of Imperial City, establishing a notable connection. When Gongsun Qiuyu visited East Sea Province, the Gongsun Family quickly spread the word, urging the Zhou Family to make a good impression. As a local clan, they were expected to extend every courtesy to the Eldest Miss of the Gongsun Family.

It was well-known that Gongsun Qiuyu was the beloved granddaughter of the Old Master Gongsun, and notably, the granddaughter of Qi Wending from the Qi Family, which had been rising in prominence lately.

In Dragon Country, the Qi Family's emergence of a "dragon," specifically Qi Yin, was common knowledge, even in East Sea Province. The enigmatic and affluent Qi Yin, renowned as the wealthiest man in Dragon Country, was none other than Gongsun Qiuyu's cousin.

"Miss Gongsun, where would you like to go for some fun? I can show you around. I'm a local, born and bred in East Sea Province. I'm familiar with not just Qingyun City but also the renowned attractions in other cities," Zhou Dong said, flashing a winsome smile in an attempt to ingratiate herself.

"There's no need to go elsewhere; Qingyun City will do," Gongsun Qiuyu replied indifferently.

She wasn't interested in dealing with the Zhou Family; her visit to East Sea Province was solely to find her cousin, Qi Yin.

As she walked, Gongsun Qiuyu pulled out her phone, her face tense as she carefully dialed a number. It had taken many pleas to her grandfather to obtain Qi Yin's phone number. Calling him for the first time was nerve-wracking, especially since she had learned that the man in the white shirt was none other than Qi Yin himself—a man of such stature that he single-handedly took down the Wen Family.

"Hello, is this Cousin Qi Yin?" she asked softly, her voice tinged with apprehension.

"Yes," came Lin Yin's composed response.

"Cousin, where are you? I was thinking of coming to see you," Gongsun Qiuyu said.

"There's no need. Find a place to stay, and I'll come to you."

Overjoyed, Gongsun Qiuyu was about to express her gratitude when the call abruptly ended.

Lin Yin hung up and made his way to the helicopter. The blades whirred to life as he took off, heading towards the heart of Qingyun City.

He preferred not to have Gongsun Qiuyu seek him out, avoiding the potential complications and the risk of her getting entangled with Qimo's matters, which could be difficult to explain.

Deciding to be proactive, he set out to meet her and clarify the situation with the Gongsun Family. The fact that he had gone to the lengths of seeking the Old Master's help indicated that Gongsun Qiuyu's request must be related to a significant matter concerning her family.

If it were merely a trivial issue, the Gongsun Family, with their considerable influence, wouldn't need to have Gongsun Qiuyu humbly seek assistance from the Old Master.

Half an hour later, Lin Yin arrived at the Yun Yun International Tea Hall in the city center. This upscale establishment blended Eastern and Western styles with its impressive decor. Before Lin Yin opened his own Foam Summer, it was ranked among the top tea dining experiences in East Sea Province, frequented by the elite.

The tea hall was a key asset of the Zhou Family in Eastern Sea City and the flagship of the Yun Yun Food and Beverage Group, the leading enterprise in East Sea Province's hospitality sector.

At that moment, the entrance of the Yun Yun Tea Hall was lined with a fleet of luxury vehicles, and dozens of men in suits stood by respectfully, suggesting that the area had been cleared for a significant event.

This was to be expected, given Gongsun Qiuyu's status. The Zhou Family was undoubtedly eager to ingratiate themselves with her.

As Lin Yin approached, he was halted by two suit-clad doormen.

"Please inform Gongsun Qiuyu that Lin Yin is here to see her," he stated with composure.

The surprised bodyguard reached for his phone, intending to alert the upstairs receptionist.

"Hey! There's no need to make a call. Must you bother the Eldest Miss of the Gongsun Family over every little thing?"

A piercing female voice interjected, stopping the bodyguard in his tracks. Two stylish and confident young women approached, their faces exuding arrogance.

"Does everyone think they can gain favor with the Eldest Miss of the Gongsun Family? You expect to meet the East Sea's current Goddess? With your shabby look, you wouldn't even have the chance to grovel!" The woman in the blue dress looked Lin Yin over with contempt.

"Do you have any idea who I am? I'm Zhou Yutan of the Zhou Family. If you have any sense, you'll leave immediately," Zhou Yutan declared haughtily.

The idea was laughable. The Eldest Miss of the Gongsun Family was an extraordinary personage, blessed with stunning beauty and a powerful background. Since the news of her arrival in Qingyun City had spread, countless individuals had been eager to catch a glimpse of her or queue up to offer gifts and win her favor.

This man before them was clad in cheap streetwear, seemingly oblivious to how disgraceful it was for him to try and ingratiate himself with the Eldest Miss of the Gongsun Family.

"Oh? Sister Yutan, this is Lin Yin, the one I've mentioned to you. The failure from the Zhang Family. A shameless toad lusting after swan meat, hoping to leech off the young lady of the Wang Family. Just a spineless loser," sneered a woman with sharp features standing next to the lady in the blue dress.

Lin Yin glanced over and realized that it was Zhang Zining who stood beside Zhou Yutan, following her like a maidservant.

"Oh, so this is the Lin Yin you spoke of?" Zhou Yutan scrutinized Lin Yin, her eyes brightening. She clicked her tongue in amazement, "No wonder he's been living off others. He's not bad looking. What, he still dreams of winning favor with the Eldest Miss of the Gongsun Family? Perform well in front of me, and I might consider throwing you a bone."

Zhou Yutan's face radiated arrogance and a sense of superiority as she casually tossed a business card his way.

Lin Yin shook his head with a cold laugh.

"What's the matter? I give a freeloader like you a business card, and you can't even be grateful?" Zhou Yutan bellowed, clearly displeased.

As the young lady of the Zhou Family, she had offered this good-for-nothing a chance to prove himself, and yet he dared to respond with such an attitude? Someone like Lin Yin should be groveling and fawning over her this very moment.