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Chapter 321 - 346: Seeing Qingci Again

Chapter 321: Chapter 346: Seeing Qingci Again

Three days later, Fang Yi arrived at the Lin Family with a little girl, just as promised.

At this time, the Lin Family home was extravagantly decorated for the occasion, filled with a festive atmosphere both inside and out.

People were constantly coming and going at the gate of the courtyard, where some household staff were busily attending to the guests.

Luxury cars kept arriving one after another since Lin Yuanhao, as the eldest son of the Lin Family besides Lin Mengyan, was about to get engaged. News of his engagement had already spread throughout the upper circles of Moon City, and nearly everyone knew about it.

To others, it appeared that Lin Yuanhao intended to show off with his elaborate engagement ceremony to Zhou Peilan, which would highlight his glory as the young master of the Lin Family.

However, to outsiders, Lin Yuanhao’s actions seemed to be nothing less than a provocation towards Fang Yi.

Standing outside the main gate, Fang Yi had his hands in his pockets and a cigarette between his lips. When the cigarette was finished, he turned his head and glanced at the young Lin Lin beside him. He noticed her little hands clenched into fists, her lips pursed, and her mature face for a child was filled with fear and hesitation.

The usually fearless little girl was clearly very nervous at this time.

Fang Yi patted Lin Lin on the head and said, "Are you ready?"

Unlike before, Lin Lin did not express any discontent this time. Instead, she stared intently at the main gate of the Lin Family and after a moment, she nodded heavily and hummed a response, hardly resembling a child.

Then, Fang Yi casually threw the cigarette butt on the ground, walked towards the Lin Family gate, and Lin Lin followed closely, grabbing the hem of Fang Yi’s clothes as she walked along.

At the entrance, naturally, there was someone collecting gift money.

Those attending this engagement ceremony were either rich or noble, so the gifts could not be modest. It was common to give hundreds of thousands, if not millions. How much Fang Yi would give depended on his mood.

Whether he would give anything at all was another question.

As Fang Yi walked with Lin Lin towards the Lin Family interior, he clearly had no intention of giving any gift money. Just then, a young man appeared suddenly from somewhere, followed by several bodyguards in black, blocking Fang Yi’s path.

Fang Yi raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled, "Young Master Lin, long time no see."

Lin Yuanchen looked at Fang Yi with disdain and sneered, "Today is my older brother’s engagement ceremony, Fang Yi, are you here to seek insult?"

Fang Yi replied indifferently, "Want to know? I will personally deliver the gift to your brother later."

Lin Yuanchen let out a derisive laugh, then his gaze fell on Lin Lin beside Fang Yi, his eyes suddenly filled with disgust. Sensing this, Lin Lin bit her lower lip and bowed her head, gripping Fang Yi’s clothes even tighter.

"Lin Lin, the Lin Family does not welcome you. What are you doing here!" Lin Yuanchen said condescendingly, his intent to drive her away quite apparent.

"I... I..." Lin Lin tried to speak, but was too afraid.

This showed that Lin Lin had often been bullied by Lin Yuanchen and others in the Lin Family in the past.

This time, however, Fang Yi had brought Lin Lin, and since he brought the little girl, he would certainly not let her be wronged. Thus, Fang Yi protected Lin Lin behind his arm and took a step forward.

Lin Yuanchen thought Fang Yi was about to attack and hurriedly stepped back. He knew how formidable Fang Yi was; the few bodyguards he had brought would not be a match.

However, Fang Yi did not make a move. When Lin Yuanchen saw the mocking smile at the corner of Fang Yi’s lips, he realized that Fang Yi was playing him and was instantly furious.

"Lin Yuanchen, are you going to get out of the way or not?" Fang Yi’s face darkened, his expression slightly impatient. He really did not want to waste time with a minor character like Lin Yuanchen here.

Lin Yuanchen hesitated for a moment, then stepped aside. Today was not the day to cause a scene, and naturally, Lin Yuanchen wouldn’t act rashly. However, Fang Yi’s constant indifference felt suffocating and infuriating to Lin Yuanchen.

Just as Fang Yi had entered the Lin Family’s main gate, a brown Lincoln MKX slowly drove up outside.

The car door opened, and a woman stepped out, instantly drawing many eyes.

This woman was dressed in a purple mid-sleeve sheer dress, her dark hair voluminous, tied up at the back, complementing her delicate features which gave her a sharp, proficient look. Beside her lovely lips was a faint black mole, not detracting from her beauty but instead adding to her allure.

As the woman stepped out of the car, many men turned their heads, exclaiming in surprise.

Behind the woman in purple, a bald man in a black suit emerged, astonishingly bearing several scars on his bare head that resembled those of a monk. Yet, this monk did not carry a benign expression, but rather, his fierce gaze swept around like a wrathful deity, causing those men to quickly look away, warily avoiding his intense scrutiny.

Lin Yuanchen watched the stunning mature woman, his mouth agape in astonishment. Just then, someone hurried out from the gate—a middle-aged man who abruptly slapped Lin Yuanchen on the head.

"Stupid boy, what are you standing around for? Hurry up and welcome our family’s guests," Lin Xiaoxiong said, quickly moving forward to greet them.

Lin Yuanchen was startled for a moment, then quickly followed his father to greet the guests.

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Upon entering the Lin Family courtyard, the place was festively decorated, a clear sign of a joyous occasion, showing that the Lin Family really viewed this engagement ceremony as a grand event.

Watching the bustling people moving back and forth, Fang Yi sneered.

"Lin Yuanhao, you wait and see if you laugh at me, it’s not certain who will have the last laugh."

Then, Fang Yi looked down at the timid Lin Lin, who seemed afraid as if she had arrived in a strange place, looking around anxiously.

"Little Lin Lin, you’re supposed to be fearless. Why are you scared here?" Fang Yi teased with a smile.

"I... I..." Lin Lin pouted slightly stubbornly and said, "I am a bit scared, I admit. They drove me out, and coming back here, who knows what they might say?"

Fang Yi smiled slightly and said, "Don’t worry, I’m here."

Lin Lin lifted her small face and blinked, "You’re still disliked by the Lin family members though."

Fang Yi said, "Let them dislike me. I’m not here to mingle with them for meals. Today, I’m here to take you back to the Lin Family, or if you prefer, you can still go back with me."

Lin Lin pursed her lips and said, "Thank you."

Fang Yi was slightly startled; this was the first time the little girl had thanked him.

Unknowingly, Lin Lin held Fang Yi’s hand and softly asked, "When will he come back?"

"Who?" Fang Yi recalled that cool, aloof guy and replied, "Soon."

Lin Lin hummed in response, then fell silent.

Just then, a graceful figure approached slowly, her delicate face adorned with a gentle smile, her beauty modest yet refined.

"Fang Yi," she said with a soft smile, dressed in a pale turquoise dress.

"Qingci," Fang Yi couldn’t help but smile.