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Lin Qingyou returned to the Lin family home, and from a distance, she could already hear her father arguing with her aunt, Xiao Xue.
“Brother-in-law, I’m only calling you that out of respect for my sister and Qingyou. But if you continue letting that outsider and her daughter act so arrogantly in this house—let alone making Qingyou suffer—don’t blame me for turning against you!”
“Xiao Xue, is there some misunderstanding?”
“Misunderstanding, my ass!” Xiao Xue roared in anger. “The fact that Qingyou moved out is the biggest proof!”
Father Lin: “…”
He felt more wronged than Dou E.*
His daughter had chosen to move out on her own! He couldn’t even stop her!
“What are you waiting for? Go bring Qingyou back right now! And kick that mother and daughter out!” Xiao Xue was getting angrier by the second.
“I told you, Qingyou moved out by her own choice. I didn’t drive her out,” Father Lin said helplessly, rubbing his forehead.
“She moved out by herself?” Xiao Xue was furious. “For so many years, she never moved out! Why now?”
Father Lin: “…”
“See? You have nothing to say, do you? So, obviously, it was you and that mother-daughter pair who bullied Qingyou so much that she had no choice but to leave!”
“It really wasn’t like that…” Father Lin was at a complete loss for words.
Luckily, at that moment, he turned and saw Lin Qingyou standing at the doorway.
Father Lin lit up like he had found a savior. He quickly pulled Lin Qingyou over.
“Qingyou, you came back at the perfect time! Tell your aunt that I didn’t drive you out!”
Xiao Xue saw this and instantly grabbed an ashtray, hurling it at Father Lin. “Lin Zhiwei! You dare threaten Qingyou right in front of me?! Are you asking to die?! Do you want me to kill you?!”
Father Lin: “…”
Lin Qingyou: “…”
No doubt about it—this was her aunt. Even after all these years, her temper was still as fiery as ever.
And why wouldn’t it be? She was a legendary top-tier figure in the entertainment industry.
She was the kind of person who personally stepped up in every conflict and told her fans to stand behind her while she handled things herself.
Even Xiao Yutian couldn’t scare her—she was bold enough to go against him.
So what chance did her dad have?
After all, whenever her dad saw her grandfather, Xiao Yutian, he turned into a scared little mouse in front of a cat—fearful and resentful at the same time…
Seeing her father’s desperate and helpless expression, Lin Qingyou quickly walked over and took Xiao Xue’s arm.
“Auntie, calm down! If you get too angry, it’ll ruin your beauty, and then you won’t be the most gorgeous woman anymore!”
Xiao Xue snorted and suddenly pinched Lin Qingyou’s lips. “Shut up! I don’t need you to plead for your father! I have my own judgment!”
Lin Qingyou: “…”
Father Lin: “…”
Was there no justice in the world?! He really didn’t kick Qingyou out!!!
“Qingyou, come with me. Auntie will take you to enjoy the best food and drinks.” Xiao Xue grabbed Lin Qingyou, ready to take her away from the Lin family home.
Father Lin hurried after them. “Xiao Xue, don’t go too far! Qingyou is my daughter! Where are you taking her?!”
Xiao Xue shot him a deadly glare. “If it weren’t for the fact that Qingyou is your daughter, I would’ve killed you already.”
“You—”
“Auntie, calm down first.” Lin Qingyou soothed Xiao Xue, rubbing her back. “I need to talk to my dad about something. Can you wait for me outside? I’ll come find you in a bit, okay?”
Seeing that Lin Qingyou was serious, Xiao Xue relented.
She clutched her Hermès crocodile leather handbag, shot Father Lin another fierce glare, and strutted out of the room.
Father Lin had a headache.
“Qingyou, you really got me into trouble this time. Tell me the truth—did I force you to move out?”
Lin Qingyou chuckled. Yeah, her dad was really innocent in this.
After all, she moved out because she wanted to get closer to Yin Hanyu.
“Dad, how much do you know about Leng Yifeng’s mother? Why is her hypnosis technique so powerful?”
“Hypnosis?” Father Lin’s eyes snapped to Lin Qingyou, suddenly anxious. “Did you remember something?”
Lin Qingyou shook her head.
“Then how do you know about it?” His tone was filled with unease.
“Oh? So, Dad, you were planning to keep it from me?” Lin Qingyou looked at her father with a slight frown.
Father Lin’s eyes flickered with guilt, but he quickly regained his composure. “Qingyou, it’s not that I wanted to hide it from you. But back then, you had constant high fevers and nightmares… I took you to so many doctors, but no one could help. Leng Yifeng’s mother told me that your suffering was caused by painful memories, and that hypnosis could erase them so you could heal.”
“So, I decided to give it a try. And it actually worked.”
“But Dad, hypnosis is a very mysterious and advanced technique that ordinary people don’t have access to. Leng Yifeng’s mother must be someone extraordinary.” Lin Qingyou stared at her father. “Dad, how much do you really know about her? Tell me everything.”
“What could I possibly know?” Father Lin shrugged. “I was just desperate and willing to try anything.”
“But later, I also realized that she wasn’t simple…”
“What do you mean?” Lin Qingyou pressed for details.
Father Lin explained, “Leng Yifeng’s father wasn’t particularly talented, so he wasn’t favored in the Leng family. After he died of illness, the Leng family fell completely into the hands of Leng Yifeng’s second uncle, Leng Yan.”
“And a few years ago, Leng Yifeng became crippled. To outsiders, they were just a helpless widow and orphan. But somehow, that seemingly powerless woman managed to take back control from Leng Yan in just a few short years.”
“The one in charge of the Leng family now is actually Leng Yifeng’s mother?!” Lin Qingyou was shocked.
After all, Leng Yan wasn’t some useless playboy—he was a business tycoon.
Yet, he lost?
Suddenly, Lin Qingyou realized something. So that’s why Leng Yifeng pretended to be disabled and useless…
It was to make Leng Yan drop his guard, so that he and his mother could seize control of the family.
“You…” Father Lin flicked her forehead. “You always focus on Leng Yifeng but never pay attention to the business world. You’re going to get taken advantage of and still thank the person who tricked you. How can I trust you to take over the company in the future?”
Lin Qingyou was about to speak when she noticed a glimpse of a white dress at the doorway.
That was Wang Yalan’s usual color.
Lin Qingyou smirked. How persistent.
Always playing mind games at home.
Fine, she’d play along.
She leaned closer to her father and whispered, “Dad, you always say Aunt Lan is gentle and never fights for anything. Want to bet? Tonight, she’ll whisper in your ear about getting a job at the company or even getting Lin Qingqing a share in Xingchen Entertainment.”
“Impossible.” Father Lin insisted, “Qingyou, your Aunt Lan is just a housewife. She’s told me countless times—her biggest dream is simply to take care of me. She has no ambitions.”
Lin Qingyou rolled her eyes.
Then what exactly does she like about you?
Your age?
Or the fact that you don’t shower?