Mr. Tycoon Is Actually the Father of My Child!
Chapter 362: Is it particularly disadvantageous to Moran?

Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Is it particularly disadvantageous to Moran?

Nangong Li spoke about the matter casually. Lin Qian listened attentively, tilting her head to look at him, her delicate hand tightly gripping the strap of her bag.

"What about Moran? Does he also have feelings for Qinglan?"

They grew up together, childhood companions, their feelings were undoubtedly pure.

Without any blood ties between them, could there be an attraction between opposite sexes?

"No, Old Yin only sees Qinglan as a younger sister, and he doesn’t know that Qinglan has feelings for him. He simply assumes she sees him the same way—as family."

Nangong Li’s response inexplicably put Lin Qian’s heart at ease.

She was overthinking.

Yin Moran was not someone who couldn’t be content, looking at the pot while eating from the bowl.

So, about the matter in the news...

"What exactly happened with today’s news?"

How did such a report suddenly surface?

Love between a brother and sister, even being caught in intimate moments on camera.

It would inevitably invite wild speculations.

Was this intentionally orchestrated by someone?

"Today’s incident—they were completely set up."

Nangong Li’s voice turned icy, and a fleeting trace of malice flashed across his face.

Lin Qian pursed her lips, her gaze fixed steadily on him, waiting for his next words.

"Qinglan mentioned that while she was working in her studio this afternoon, she received a phone call. The man on the phone claimed to be a hotel staff member and said Old Yin had instructed him to call her, asking her to deliver a set of clothes because Old Yin had gotten drunk and soiled his clothing. Qinglan didn’t question it and took the clothes to the hotel suite the man mentioned."

"The suite had likely been filled with a seductive scent, but there was no one inside. A waiter there told her to wait for a moment, saying Old Yin was in the restroom. Thinking it was nothing unusual, Qinglan obediently sat in the suite waiting. While waiting, she drank a glass of water, which must have been spiked with something to cause hallucinations."

Nangong Li paused, his face growing darker.

Lin Qian listened quietly, urgently asking, "What happened next?"

"Next..."

Nangong Li steadied himself before continuing, "Old Yin received a call from the waiter saying Qinglan was in the suite drunk. Old Yin wasn’t even aware Qinglan was at the hotel; he had been in another suite at the time, entertaining clients at a banquet. He went to the suite the waiter mentioned soon after."

"The moment he entered the room, he was hugged by Qinglan. Old Yin thought she was drunk and intended to take her away, but she clung to him coquettishly. Under the influence of the drug, she began revealing things she’d never confessed to him before."

"Old Yin had no knowledge of Qinglan’s feelings for him and thought she was simply acting spoiled. When Qinglan confessed she liked him a lot, he casually humored her. It wasn’t until Qinglan kissed him that he realized something was off. However, neither of them anticipated that tiny surveillance cameras had been placed inside the room, recording their every move. After Old Yin took Qinglan away, someone edited the footage and uploaded it online."

He had finally unraveled the sequence of events.

Lin Qian’s hand gripped the strap of her bag tightly, her face full of indignation.

"Who did this? Who could be this malicious? Why deliberately frame the two of them?"

A brother and sister growing romantic feelings for each other! Even without blood ties, such a situation could easily be branded as incest.

In ordinary households, things like this were taboo, let alone within a wealthy and influential family.

An accusation as severe as incest—it could utterly destroy one’s reputation.

The culprit behind this plot surely harbored wicked intentions!

"If my guess is correct, it might be someone from the Yin Family’s second branch."

Nangong Li spoke coldly, "The second branch of the Yin Family has been targeting Old Yin for ages. Today, during Old Yin’s business banquet, Yin Jingchen from the second branch of the Yin Family was present as well. If it’s not his doing, I wouldn’t believe it."

The second branch of the Yin Family? Yin Jingchen?

So it’s an internal feud within the Yin Family?

Lin Qian didn’t know what to say, just felt a faint sense of helplessness.

She understood—as a member of a wealthy family, conflict was inevitable.

But using such despicable means to sabotage Yin Moran was entirely too vile.

Lin Qian pursed her lips, watching the car speed along, the shadow of the Yin Family’s old mansion gradually becoming visible.

A solemn and austere estate—a symbol of elite lineage.

To outsiders, it was enviable, but what about the reality within?

Lin Qian turned to Nangong Li, "Mr. Li, with today’s news released, does it put Moran at a disadvantage?"

Internal feuds—even though she was not privy to the schemes of men’s battles—she understood that the Yin Family’s second branch coveted control of Yin Group.

They intended to use this scandal to topple Yin Moran!

"Yes, the board is already holding him accountable."

Nangong Li stopped the car at the gates of the estate, "At Old Madam Yin’s birthday banquet earlier, due to your involvement, Old Yin offended quite a few influential figures. Furthermore, not long ago, the rumors about him and Qiao Xiya caused quite a stir. The board of directors has serious concerns about his personal life. Today’s incident has only exacerbated the situation. Several directors aligned with the second branch have already jointly requested a board meeting to suspend Old Yin and have Yin Jingchen temporarily take over as CEO."

His words hit Lin Qian like a heavy blow, and guilt washed over her suddenly.

Had she become a liability to him?

She was truly sorry!

Lin Qian pressed her lips together and got out of the car, following Nangong Li into the estate.

The Yin Family’s old mansion was perched on the mountainside in North City.

Surrounded by verdant hills, the atmosphere was tranquil and secluded.

The sprawling estate was breathtakingly beautiful, teeming with vitality.

Lin Qian didn’t have the heart to stop and take it in. She hurried behind Nangong Li, crossing a vast expanse of lawn before entering a villa within the estate.

Inside, the expansive living room of the villa had sofas occupied by Sir Yin and Old Madam Yin.

Only now did Lin Qian realize, belatedly, that it was her first time arriving at the estate, but she didn’t even know under what pretext she was here.

"Sir Yin, Madam."

Lin Qian’s nerves were taut as she greeted the two elders, her demeanor understandably reserved.

Sir Yin’s expression wasn’t particularly pleasant. He remained silent but nodded politely.

Old Madam Yin smiled at her, her previously somber mood easing. "Qianqian, I’ve told you before, just call us Grandpa and Grandma. Stop being so formal."

Lin Qian curved her lips into a slight smile, but she was still visibly tense as she stood there.

"Grandpa, Grandma, is Moran upstairs? I’ll take my sister-in-law up to see him."

Nangong Li greeted the two and signaled Lin Qian to follow him upstairs.

"Alright, go ahead."

Old Madam Yin nodded, her gaze settling on Lin Qian. "Qianqian, let’s find time to talk about you and Moran later."

Talk about her and Moran.

It seemed Yin Moran had indeed mentioned her to Old Madam Yin, asking her to pick an auspicious date for them?

How awkward!

Lin Qian felt entirely out of place, flashed a stiff smile at the elders, and quickly caught up with Nangong Li.

The two reached the third floor, turned a corner, and spotted Yin Moran standing at the doorway of a room. His hand rested in his pocket while the other held an unlit cigarette, his handsome face darkened in frustration.

"Old Yin."

Nangong Li strode over, "Where’s Qinglan?"

"She just cried for a while. I let her into the room to rest."

Yin Moran rubbed his temples, his deep-set eyes landing on Lin Qian. He extended his hand toward her.