Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling
Chapter 231 - 230: I Have the Ability to Protect Myself

Chapter 231: Chapter 230: I Have the Ability to Protect Myself

Being saved by someone she never held in high esteem, the gratitude she felt suddenly turned sour.

But Yun Qing knew better how to endure in silence than Yun Wan, especially when she had made a grave mistake, which was why her older brother’s punishment had not yet been enforced, given her current injury.

If she dared to leap around at this time, she would certainly be settled by her older brother.

Thinking about her uncertain future, Yun Qing suddenly looked enviously at the cursing and sputtering Yun Wan.

Sometimes, lacking cunning and being willing to accept that one isn’t that special isn’t such a bad thing.

Yun Ran had just returned to the Imperial Cauldron Club when she received a phone call from Shen Zhe. The middle-aged Taoist had just been locked in the interrogation room, and before they even had the chance to ask anything, he went mad.

Listening to the frustration in Shen Zhe’s tone, Yun Ran wasn’t surprised; she had anticipated such an outcome.

Who wanted to scheme against Yun Ran, the leads had been severed again.

Fortunately, Yun Ran was easygoing. Otherwise, just guessing who the person behind the scenes was would have worn her out.

"I understand. I’ll leave the rest to you to handle, thank you."

The grapevine in Hai City’s elite circles was exceptionally well-informed. Not long after Yun Ran appeared, someone came knocking at her door.

If it were someone else, Yun Ran might have pretended not to see them, but it was Zhu Xuejun who came looking, who got along quite well with her.

Especially since the other party was inviting her to attend the grand opening ceremony of a resort hotel under the Zhu Family, she truly had no excuse to decline.

Since she didn’t have anything particularly important to do right now, she accepted the invitation.

The next day, Yun Ran put on a suitable dress and took the exclusive car from Huangding Villa to the resort hotel.

On the way, Yun Ran was unaware that the Zhu Family was making a big fuss about the event. They had invited many celebrities and influencers and even started a live broadcast.

After the driver dropped Yun Ran off, he changed into a tailored suit to act as her temporary bodyguard for the day.

"Lady Yun, there are many people here today, a mixture of good and bad. If you feel any discomfort at any point, please tell me immediately."

This discomfort referred to not only physical ailments but also troubles caused by some short-sighted people who might disturb Yun Ran.

Only someone from the Emperor’s Cauldron Club could speak such authoritative words, which might have been mocked if overheard by others.

"There’s no need to be so nervous; I can protect myself."

Of course, the temporary bodyguard knew that Yun Ran could take care of herself. She alone could wipe out their entire squad.

However, in certain situations, there was no need for Yun Ran to take action herself.

The location of the resort villa was no longer within Hai City, boasting rich natural land and water resources.

Whether for tourism or leisurely vacations, this place was perfect.

Yun Ran hadn’t even entered the villa but had already begun to observe the surrounding layout—it was an excellent location in terms of feng shui.

The red carpet stretched all the way down to the mountain’s foot, surrounded by lush flowers, including many rare species.

"Lady Yun, hello~"

Someone was already awaiting her at the entrance, who approached Yun Ran reverently as soon as they saw her.

With this eager behavior, no one would guess that this young lady was the infamous drag of the Yun Family among Hai City’s entire wealthy young circles.

The man jovially introduced himself, "Lady Yun, I’m President Zhu’s assistant, you can call me Xiao Liu.

President Zhu is currently busy discussing matters with several Family Heads from Hai City and specially instructed me to pick you up."

Yun Ran nodded. Unlike the other guests who were there just for appearances, she didn’t need to sign autographs or take photos or follow a specific route.

She was directly led to the inner venue by Zhu Xuejun’s assistant Xiao Liu.

Just as she was about to leave through the VIP passage, she heard the sound of screaming not far away.

Xiao Liu noticed Yun Ran’s attention drawn by the screams and explained attentively, "We’ve invited quite a few celebrities this time; those sounds are from their fans."

As he spoke, he handed over a tablet showing photos of the invited celebrities and influencers.

"These are the celebrities and influencers attending today. If you have any favorites, Lady Yun, once the formal proceedings are over, we could arrange for a photo opportunity with them."

It wasn’t strange for Xiao Liu to ask such a question; many heiresses of Yun Ran’s age were star chasers, especially those who used their status to do so.

He didn’t quite understand, but that didn’t hinder his job: to serve President Zhu’s esteemed guests comfortably.

"No need."

It wasn’t that Yun Ran was too proud or pretended not to be a fan, but rather, none of these celebrities were as handsome as Yun Jinyang or Xie Xuzhi.

Her standards had been raised; she couldn’t stomach mediocrity anymore.

Hearing Yun Ran’s refusal, Xiao Liu unawkwardly retrieved the tablet.

The inner venue was busier than Yun Ran had imagined.

It seemed many people preferred not to mingle in the outer crowds.

Most here were utilizing the opening ceremony as a networking opportunity, with celebrities, influencers, and live broadcasting not really relevant to them.

Yun Ran looked to the left, hmm, mostly acquaintances; to the right, still groups of familiar faces.

She soon found it boring, so she picked a spot with a good view to casually sit down and began to eat.

The bodyguard stood behind Yun Ran, vigilant and attentive, looking as if he were surrounded by suspects.

"Just sit down too. With the way you just carried yourself, even if there were villains, they wouldn’t dare come near me."

The bodyguard thought for a moment and then complied with Yun Ran’s request, sitting to her left. However, his alertness was not diminished in the slightest.

If under his protection Lady Yun were to be injured or offended, he felt he might as well pack up and go home.

Yun Ran seemed to have a sort of magic about her; whenever she wanted peace and quiet, it seemed that even though they were sitting there so conspicuously, no one seemed to notice them.

Although the bodyguard found this odd, he didn’t ponder further.

Perhaps it was because Yun Ran really didn’t get along with those in the elite circles, so everyone silently ignored her.

Yun Ran’s reputation had even reached him, who usually stayed in a nature reserve, and heard all about it.

He suddenly felt at a loss for words, wondering if these people knew Yun Ran’s real capabilities, whether they would instantly change their attitudes.

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