C83 Ridiculous!

The next morning dawned clear and bright.

Lin Yin reclined in an imposing, antique armchair, facing a long table crafted from pear wood, adorned with a vibrant array of traditional blue and white porcelain dishes. The table was a feast for the eyes, laden with colorful delicacies.

Bird's nest almond porridge, peach blossom siu mai, tri-flavor pancakes, four-happiness sticky rice balls, beef, crab roe, shrimp, fig preserves with pickled plums, red date and nut honey cakes, and brown sugar ice-cold sweet dumplings.

Beside the table sat a pot of the finest Wuyi Da Hong Pao tea, its red hue captivating, its aroma enveloping the room.

"Young Master, these are all the things you adored as a child," Lee Pu said with a smile, though a hint of nostalgia flickered in his eyes. "My culinary skills have remained unchanged over the years. I never imagined I'd have the honor of cooking for you again in my lifetime."

Lin Yin's demeanor was unchanged as he stirred a spoonful of the bird's nest porridge. "Thank you for your efforts, Lee. Please, sit and join me for the meal."

"You should stay here at Snow Dragon Villa to heal properly during this time. It wouldn't be right to hire a nurse or maid from outside to care for you," Lin Yin stated earnestly.

"That's not a problem. Once the bullets are removed, my wounds will heal in time. Wen Bao's men have killed all the subordinates I had in Qingyun City. Now, I'm on my own, so I'll stay by your side, Young Master, and help you look after our home," Lee Pu replied with equal gravity.

Lin Yin gave a slight nod of acknowledgment.

"Young Master, you visited Qingyun Hotel last night. How did it go?" Lee Pu inquired, his expression betraying a hint of concern for the outcome.

"I've dealt with the individuals the Wen Family sent," Lin Yin responded coolly.

He had received a text from Shen San earlier that morning, confirming that Wen Bao's people had been handled.

Lee Pu nodded, his expression a mix of emotions, as he seemed to grapple with what to say next.

He was aware that the Young Master must have experienced some extraordinary adventures over the past decade, yet it wasn't his place to pry.

"Then, Young Master, why haven't you invited the Young Madam and her family to move into the villa?" Lee Pu ventured to ask.

He had been monitoring Lin Yin's activities in Qingyun City and was well aware of Lin Yin's ties to the Zhang Family. However, he was unaware of when Lin Yin had taken up residence at Snow Dragon Villa, nor did he anticipate the extent of Lin Yin's influence behind the scenes.

"You don't need to concern yourself with these matters," Lin Yin said gravely. "Remember, you're employed as my housekeeper. That's all you should focus on."

"Understood," Lee Pu acknowledged with a serious nod.

"Good. I'm off to handle some business. If anything comes up, get in touch with me."

Having finished his breakfast, Lin Yin rose and left Snow Dragon Villa, with Lee Pu respectfully escorting him to the door.

Thirty minutes later.

Lin Yin arrived by taxi in the Southern City district, on a quaint street.

The Zhang Family's ancestral home was on this street, Zhangfa Street.

The Zhang Family's estate was a traditional courtyard with a spacious garden, exuding the grandeur of a wealthy family's mansion. It was usually uninhabited, only serving as a gathering place for significant family events.

On this occasion, Zhang Hongjun and Zhang Hongyu had convened a family meeting, making a grand show of it. Their aim was to coerce Zhang Qimo's family into disowning Lin Yin, paving the way for a union between Wang Ziwen and Zhang Qimo, and to ingratiate themselves with the influential Wang Family.

Lin Yin alighted from the taxi across the street from the Zhang Family's residence.

At that moment, a tall woman in a red trench coat approached with an amused smile.

Lin Yin's brow furrowed as he regarded the striking woman. "What brings you here?" he inquired.

He glanced around and spotted the rose-red Buggati Veyron parked down the alley, with No.6 and No.7 seated at the wheel.

"I'm here for the entertainment," Wang Hongling chuckled. "I've come to watch some unfortunate soul get thrown out on their ear."

"You might end up disappointed," Lin Yin remarked.

"Still putting on a brave face?" Wang Hongling scoffed. "Aren't you terrified that Wang Ziwen will seek revenge? Even with No.6 shadowing you, you're worried about being tracked. I wonder where you've been cowering these past few days!"

"The Zhang Family is set on disowning you. You're too scared to show up at the company, and you can't go home. I'm curious to see how you'll manage to survive from here on out!"

Lin Yin smiled and inquired, "Do you really care so much about what happens to me?"

Wang Hongling's cheeks flushed as she retorted angrily, "I'm here to watch you embarrass yourself, what about it? You messed up my plans at Mingbao House and last time, you had the nerve to boast using my influence!"

"I, Miss Wang, specifically came to witness how you're being pushed around and humiliated. You had the audacity to refuse to do my bidding, and now you're going to pay the price!"

Lin Yin simply smiled, offering no response.

Just then, a brown BMW pulled up, with Wu Zheng behind the wheel. Zhang Qimo's family had arrived.

While Zhang Qimo and Zhang Xiufeng remained seated in the car, Lu Yahui couldn't wait to jump out and immediately started berating Lin Yin.

"Lin Yin, where have you been skulking these past few days? You don't even have the guts to show up at the office. I heard you even struck Wang Ziwen. You're really asking for trouble!" Lu Yahui said with a mocking sneer, as if she had anticipated this all along. "It's a good thing I had the sense to kick you out of the house early. Who knows what kind of disaster you would've brought upon us otherwise!"

After finishing her tirade, Lu Yahui narrowed her eyes and gave Wang Hongling a once-over, sniffing disdainfully as if something had just clicked. "So, you were cavorting with this woman last time, weren't you? You've got some nerve! And to think you'd bring her to the Zhang Family's ancestral home?" Lu Yahui scoffed with contempt. "You've lost all sense of shame! Without Qimo to vouch for you, you'll no longer have a chance to make money at the company! I'm curious to see if this seductress will stick with you now!"

"What are you saying?" Wang Hongling's eyes flashed with fury as she demanded, her complexion alternating between pale and flushed, clearly agitated by Lu Yahui's words.

"What did I say?" Lu Yahui sneered, eyeing Wang Hongling with scorn. "I must admit, you're quite attractive. But how could you so shamelessly go after a married man? And of all people, you choose to entice Lin Yin, a man who's nothing more than a freeloader?"

"Listen up, big sister," Lu Yahui continued with a cold laugh, "Lin Yin's been living off our Qimo's generosity, and I'm about to throw him out of the Zhang Family for good. Don't delude yourself into thinking he's still one of us or that he has any money. Besides, he's already crossed the Young Master of the Wang Family. Stick with him, and you'll end up homeless on the streets!" Lu Yahui sneered. "And Lin Yin, don't even dream of leveraging the Zhang Family's name to deceive women anymore. Though I must say, you do seem to have a knack for manipulating them."

Lin Yin simply shook his head, remaining silent. Lu Yahui had a real flair for drama.

If she ever found out that Wang Hongling was none other than the renowned Miss Wang of the prestigious Wang Family, given her opportunistic and materialistic nature, she'd likely be smacking herself for her behavior right now.

"You!" Wang Hongling fumed, her face flushed with rage. She had raised her hand to deliver a slap, but instead, she just huffed coldly and shoved Lu Yahui.

"Ouch!"

Seizing the moment, Lu Yahui dramatically feigned a fall, her face contorted with fury as she glared at Lin Yin and Wang Hongling. She sprawled on the ground, yelling at the top of her lungs.

"This is outrageous! Lin Yin, you ungrateful wretch, how could you let that seductive jezebel assault me? Qimo's father, daughter! Come quickly and see for yourselves, he's staging a mutiny!"