Zi Jinling's palms were about to bleed. She cursed inwardly, "Bitch, playing innocent after getting the better end of the deal!"
Madam Wang's eyes also flashed with a spark of anger.
She even started to doubt if Zi Lingling was feigning madness, otherwise, why did she always manage to hit her where it hurt most at critical moments?
But now, things had reached this point, and Madam Wang couldn't afford to lose her temper. Otherwise, wouldn't all her efforts be in vain?
Forget it, for the sake of the Family Head's token, she would tolerate this little vixen one more time.
With this thought, Madam Wang put on a cordial smile and said, "Don't worry about that. Second Aunt has already spoken with your second sister. Zi Xin Pavilion will be yours to live in. As for your second sister, we'll just tidy up another room for her."
Zi Lingling sneered inwardly.
It seemed that whatever her good-for-nothing father had left behind must be very important, otherwise, how could Madam Wang and Zi Jinling swallow their pride?
But what exactly was it? Could it be that pendant? It seemed she needed to find some time to study it carefully.
Fortunately, she had secured Zi Xin Pavilion today. Although it was still a million miles away from regaining control of the Zi family, it was some interest earned, at least.
Never mind, there's always a long way to go. She had important matters to attend to today, so she would leave it at that for now!
Therefore, Zi Lingling said with a beaming smile, "If that's the case, thank you, Second Aunt! I have something to do and need to go out for a while. Please have Zi Xin Pavilion tidied up and have my things moved in."
After speaking, she beckoned to Xue Ying and said, "Xue Ying, let's go!"
Madam Wang had intended to ask about the Family Head's token, but Zi Lingling was too fast. By the time Madam Wang recovered her senses, Zi Lingling's figure had already disappeared from Luoyu Pavilion.
On top of the tree, Situ Yunfeng, dressed in red, swept a cold glance over the people in the courtyard, then circulated his spiritual energy and chased after Zi Lingling.
Madam Wang and the others only felt a chill, but had no idea where it came from.
Situ Yunfeng flickered and stood before Zi Lingling.
The moment Zi Lingling felt someone approaching, she was on full alert.
But when she realized it was Situ Yunfeng, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, "Can you stop being so elusive?"
Situ Yunfeng chuckled and said, "I was so engrossed in watching the show just now that I accidentally fell behind you!"
Zi Lingling narrowed her eyes slightly, "Watching a show? You were in the courtyard just now?"
Situ Yunfeng shivered. He wasn't sure if it was an illusion, but he suddenly felt as if he were facing Ye Lingyuan.
"Didn't I tell you yesterday that I would come to pick you up early this morning? Who knew I saw your second aunt leading a crowd towards your Luoyu Pavilion from afar. I was afraid you'd be at a disadvantage, so I hid in the big tree outside Luoyu Pavilion, ready to help you at any moment."
Zi Lingling's expression softened. She walked around Situ Yunfeng and continued forward.
Situ Yunfeng trotted along behind her, continuing, "Little Lingling, who did you learn your acting skills from? You managed to fool that Madam Wang so thoroughly."
Zi Lingling smiled mysteriously, "Want to know?"
Situ Yunfeng nodded.
Zi Lingling glanced at him and said, "I won't tell you!"
Situ Yunfeng laughed in exasperation, "Little Lingling, why do I find you so much like Ah Yuan in your ability to keep people in suspense?"
Zi Lingling was stunned, then felt somewhat speechless.
What was this all about! How was she like Ye Lingyuan?
Her footsteps paused slightly, and then she continued walking as if nothing had happened.
Xue Ying watched Situ Yunfeng chatting animatedly with Zi Lingling, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
The three soon arrived at the Fengyun Business Firm. After the attendant announced their arrival, Zi Lingling and Situ Yunfeng were led to the reception hall.
In the reception hall, Ji Ran sat at the head seat exuding a chilling aura, with Huo Qinghe standing beside him, his expression equally grim.
Zi Lingling was surprised and asked, "Where is Young Master Shen?"
"Bang!"
Ji Ran slapped the table beside him and angrily asked, "What are you doing here again?"
Situ Yunfeng, seeing Ji Ran's demeanor, stepped forward to block Zi Lingling and shielded her behind him. He said, "Old man Ji, Little Lingling has kindly come to see your young master, and this is the attitude you show?"
Ji Ran's eyes turned red, and he glared at Zi Lingling, "See a doctor? Hmph! Just a waste, what ability does she have to treat the young master?"
Zi Lingling's expression turned cold. She detested being called a waste the most.
However, she was somewhat puzzled. When she came last time, although Ji Ran had not been welcoming, he had not been as hostile as today, as if they were sworn enemies.
Had something happened in the meantime?
Also, she had clearly asked the attendant to inform Shen Liuxing, so why hadn't she seen him?
She suppressed her displeasure and said, "Where is Young Master Shen? I wish to see him!"
Ji Ran's aura fluctuated, as if he were struggling to suppress something. Sudancn.com
"Fengyun Business Firm does not welcome you, please leave!"
Situ Yunfeng stepped forward again, shielding Zi Lingling behind him, and sneered, "Old man Ji, you've gone too far! Little Lingling is willing to come and treat that sickly Shen Liuxing, which is his good fortune. How can you treat her like this?"
Ji Ran's gaze, filled with coldness, fell on Situ Yunfeng, and he sneered, "Young Master Situ, please watch your words!"
Situ Yunfeng scoffed, "What? You can insult Little Lingling as a waste, but I can't call Shen Liuxing a sickly person? Is it because you made the rules for the Tianqi Kingdom, so officials are allowed to set fires while commoners are not allowed to light lamps?"
While his sharp tongue might not be as formidable as Ye Lingyuan's or Zi Lingling's, it was certainly not comparable to ordinary people.
"You!"
Ji Ran was so cornered by Situ Yunfeng that he was rendered speechless. He could only resentfully flick his sleeves and glare at Zi Lingling as if he wanted to kill her.
Huo Qinghe, seeing the stalemate, quickly stood up to mediate and said, "Young Master Situ, Miss Zi... Our young master is not available to receive guests. Please return."
Situ Yunfeng was about to say something more, but Zi Lingling beat him to it, "In that case, please convey to Young Master Shen that if he needs anything, he can come to the Zi family to find me!"
With that, she turned and walked out of the reception hall.
If she didn't owe Shen Liuxing a favor, she wouldn't even bother saying that.
Situ Yunfeng glared fiercely at Ji Ran and Huo Qinghe, then turned and followed her out.
Ji Ran and Huo Qinghe would never have imagined that by driving Zi Lingling away this time, they had almost caused Shen Liuxing to lose his life.
Situ Yunfeng chased Zi Lingling out of the Fengyun Business Firm and comforted her, "Little Lingling, don't be angry. It's that sickly guy's bad luck. He deserves to be half-dead!"