"This matter is beyond our comprehension," Han Yunhai waved his hand. "You don't need to be so concerned. The affairs of the Ghost Gate are no simple matter."
Xiao Bailong nodded quickly, not daring to say more, feeling a sense of helplessness within.
At the Heavenly Mansion Villa, Granny Guihua had prepared dinner. Lin Ke sat on the sofa, gazing out the window, a touch of worry in his heart.
He had parted ways with Lu Fan because of three people blocking their path, and now he had no idea what the situation was.
As he was worrying, familiar footsteps sounded, and Lu Fan arrived at the villa.
"Brother Lu Fan, you're here!"
Lin Ke rushed forward, his face beaming with joy. He had been quite worried, and it was only upon seeing Lu Fan that he finally felt completely at ease.
Granny Guihua brought the dinner into the living room, smiling, "You're finally here. Hurry and wash your hands to eat!"
Lin Ke and Lu Fan exchanged a smile and headed towards the restroom. They soon arrived at the dining table.
Looking at the table laden with food, Lin Ke was quite satisfied. "Granny, is it not a special occasion today? You've prepared such wonderful food."
"It is indeed a special day!" Granny Guihua smiled and took out a jade pendant. "Xiao Ke, you wore this jade pendant when you were a child. Now that you've grown so big, it's time to give it to you!"
"Is this for me?" Lin Ke's face lit up with happiness. "Thank you, Granny. But what day is it today? You've cooked so much delicious food."
"Eighteen years ago today, I found you in the ruins. You were so thin then, I even worried I wouldn't be able to raise you," Granny Guihua said. "Fortunately, I didn't give up, otherwise, I would have regretted it for a lifetime."
Lin Ke sat on the chair, his expression shifting slightly. The events of many years ago seemed to deeply touch him.
Looking at the jade pendant in his hand, Lin Ke touched it and then said in surprise, "One character is Lin, and the other is Ke. One is on the front, and the other is on the back! No wonder my name is Lin Ke."
"That's right, your name is on this jade pendant," Granny Guihua nodded. "After so many years, I thought someone would be able to find you through your name, but I never expected it to be impossible."
"Granny, no matter what, you raised me. Whether my parents come to find me or not, you are my dearest Granny," Lin Ke said earnestly.
Granny Guihua's eyes were clouded, and her heart was filled with complex emotions. She deeply hoped that Lin Ke's parents would find him, but she was also reluctant to part with Lin Ke.
"Granny, you've made such a fuss today. Is it because someone has arrived?" Lu Fan asked with a smile. "And is it about Lin Ke?"
"That's right!"
Granny Guihua nodded. "Someone has indeed arrived, but they are not yet certain. They will send someone over tomorrow morning!"
"It seems my guess was right!" Lu Fan nodded. "Xiao Ke, congratulations."
"I was raised by Granny since I was a child. Even if my biological parents come, I will never go with them," Lin Ke said solemnly. "Besides, I still have Brother Lu Fan!"
"Don't worry, even if your biological parents come, they won't be able to take you away," Lu Fan smiled. "After all, we are family!"
Lin Ke nodded seriously, his heart filled with joy, especially by Lu Fan's words.
The next morning, a car drove up, and an old man slowly alighted, arriving at the Heavenly Mansion Villa. He looked at Lin Ke, his eyes filled with joy. "So alike, truly so alike!"
Lin Ke, confused, looked at the old man. "Alike to what?"
"Alike to the Family Head, of course!"
Uncle Wu said quickly, his eyes beaming. "Miss, please come back with me! The Family Head is waiting for you in the family. I didn't expect you to have grown into such a graceful lady after all these years."
"You can go back. I am not your miss," Lin Ke stated directly. "Moreover, if he truly cared about me, he would have come to pick me up long ago. Why would he send someone here?"
"Miss, please don't misunderstand. The Family Head is busy with important matters and specifically ordered me to come and welcome you," Uncle Wu said repeatedly. "If you come back with me now, the Family Head will surely be overjoyed."
"As I said, I cannot leave so easily!" Lin Ke stated directly. "Besides, I have been living astray for many years and have my own family. You should go back as soon as possible."
"Miss, please don't be willful. The Lin family is a prominent family, and your brother has already passed away. You will become the one in charge of the Lin family," Uncle Wu said earnestly. "You must not throw a tantrum."
"I have no interest in that!" Lin Ke said without reservation. "I have my own home now. You should leave as soon as possible."
"Miss..." Uncle Wu wanted to say more, but Lin Ke walked directly into the villa.
"Everyone, please," Lu Fan gestured, as if issuing an eviction notice.
He had originally wanted Lin Ke to return to his parents' side, but the people from the Lin family seemed insincere. Lu Fan would not allow Lin Ke to suffer any grievances.
"Young man, this is Miss Lin. Please take good care of her," Uncle Wu said to Lu Fan, taking out a stack of money. "She has suffered a lot over the years. Thank you for taking care of her!"
"Does the dignified Lin family have such little means?" Lu Fan tugged at the banknotes. "You should keep this money yourselves!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, and he had no intention of accepting the money.
He was not lacking in money at all. With such little sincerity from the Lin family, he would never let Lin Ke go with them.
Granny Guihua was anxiously waiting in the living room, looking at Lin Ke. "Your father sent people to pick you up. If you miss this opportunity, you might not have it again!"
"Granny, in my heart, you will always be my family. I will never abandon you," Lin Ke said, tears streaming down his face.
Granny Guihua's body trembled, and her heart was deeply moved.
"Miss, I will go and tell the Family Head immediately and ask him to come and invite you personally!"
After saying this, Uncle Wu left with a few people, looking rather awkward.
Under normal circumstances, when he offered money to Lu Fan, Lu Fan would have been extremely grateful. He never expected Lu Fan to be so indifferent and not care about his money at all.
"Uncle Wu, are we leaving now?" a man asked. "The journey is long, and if the Family Head finds out, I'm afraid..."
"This is his own daughter. If she doesn't want to come, there's nothing I can do," Uncle Wu smiled faintly. "After all, we can't control such matters!"
The men nodded to each other, agreeing with his statement.
Lin Ke had been abandoned. Now that the Lin family head was thriving, and he wanted to find Lin Ke, he naturally had to show great sincerity.
Meanwhile, in the living room, Lin Ke sat on the sofa, his eyes resolute.
"Brother Lu Fan, I don't want to go!" Lin Ke looked at Lu Fan.