Chapter 194 Twenty-Four Hours of High-Intensity Output

Su Ruan stared at the news reports about Yan Chengfeng and the Lin family's scandals on the tablet screen and understood.

Yan Tingnan's net is starting to close.

What a scoundrel.

He's decisive and ruthless outside, but at home he just clings to her, wanting intensive treatment.

This CEO is such a domineering man; he focuses on his career during the day and his wife at night.

High-intensity output 24 hours a day.

The branch of the family of Second Uncle Yan Hongzhang, relying on their seniority and the support of the old man, has deep roots in Qingyan, especially in the entertainment sector under Yan Chengfeng's control, which is the most murky and corrupt.

The Lin family was a staunch ally of the old man, who had formed a marriage alliance to consolidate his power in his early years. That international bank was a front for many of the Yan family's shady financial transactions.

These two companies are important bargaining chips for Yan Hongyi to maintain balance and restrain Yan Tingnan.

Taking action against these two families would be tantamount to cutting off the old man's left and right arms.

Now, Yan Tingnan has directly undermined the situation.

ruthless.

That's ruthless.

This is just the appetizer.

Yan Tingnan had been lying low in Qingyan for twelve years, waiting for this moment.

Lure the snake out of its hole, then strike it dead.

She could almost imagine how furious the old man must be in Jinyuan right now.

But this old fox still has cards to play.

The veto power left by the founder of Qingyan Group is like a sword of Damocles hanging over our heads.

There are also the military connections the old man accumulated during his early years in the military. Although he has retired, his influence remains, and he can put people under immense pressure at crucial moments.

And those hidden funds and networks overseas that have not been easily utilized.

These are the toughest nuts to crack.

In the original novel, this part was the toughest nut to crack for Yan Tingnan in the later stages, almost costing him half his life.

Now, everything has been brought forward.

This is just the beginning.

Su Ruan's heart tightened slightly.

The thought of him facing all this bloodshed alone made Su Ruan's chest feel tight and suffocated.

What if the old man goes all out and unleashes his ultimate move?

What if Yan Tingnan becomes so enraged that he gets caught up in the chaos himself?

She pinched the bridge of her nose to suppress the soreness.

All she could do was keep the rear stable, keep an eye on SoftVoice, and not cause him any trouble.

Thinking of this, Su Ruan took a deep breath and shoved the tablet back into Song Shengsheng's arms.

"Where's Yao Yao? With the Lin family in trouble, what happened to her..."

Song Shengsheng gestured towards the inner office.

"He's inside taking a call. It's been ringing for ages. I bet things are in an uproar at the Lin family's place."

Su Ruan frowned slightly and walked over quickly.

The office door wasn't closed properly, and Lin Yiyao had her back to the door, her knuckles white as she gripped her phone.

"Dad, I've already told you, Lu Zhuo and I are over..."

"He has no obligation to help the Lin family fill this hole."

Lin Yiyao's voice sounded tired.

"A marriage alliance? Bringing up a marriage alliance now?"

"The Lin family's stock price has plummeted to the bottom. Do you think the Lu family runs a charity?"

Su Ruan heard a shrill voice on the other end of the phone that pierced through the receiver.

"If you and he hadn't done that kind of thing and offended the Yan family back then, how could our Lin family have fallen to this state!"

"What's wrong with me bowing my head now? The Lin family raised you all these years, did you expect me to watch the family go bankrupt?!"

Su Ruan pushed open the door and went in.

Lin Yiyao, holding her phone, saw her come in and felt like she had found a savior. She hurriedly said something to the person on the other end of the phone.

"Let me think of another way."

Without waiting for a response, I cut off the call immediately.

She turned around, her face somewhat pale.

Su Ruan leaned against the door frame with her arms crossed, raising an eyebrow.

"What? The Lin family wants you to go across the street and use your feminine wiles?"

Lin Yiyao smiled wryly and rubbed her temples.

"They saw Lu Zhuo as their lifeline."

"Let me beg him, I'll go through any means necessary, even marriage, as long as he's willing to help."

Song Shengsheng peeked out from behind and shook her head with a tsk-tsk sound.

"Good heavens, is the Lin family treating their daughter like a credit card? They can even withdraw cash if the credit limit isn't enough?"

Su Ruan walked in and closed the door behind her.

So what do you think?

Lin Yiyao shook her head, her voice weary.

"I won't go."

"The Lin family is now reaping what they sowed."

“I know all too well how many things my aunt and my father have done that they shouldn’t have done over the years, taking advantage of the Yan family’s influence.”

She looked up at Su Ruan, her eyes clearing somewhat.

"Brother's move this time, though ruthless, may well be a way to heal the Lin family from the wound."

Su Ruan raised an eyebrow in surprise.

She hadn't expected Lin Yiyao to see things so clearly.

This girl looks gentle and weak, but she is just like Yan Tingnan, she is very clear-headed.

"So what are your plans next?"

Lin Yiyao pursed her lips.

“Now that my brother has made his move, he won’t leave any room for maneuver.”

"I can't and don't want to get involved in the Lin family's affairs anymore."

Su Ruan felt a pang of tenderness when she saw her feigned strength.

He gently patted her shoulder to comfort her.

Lin Yiyao sniffed, her eyes slightly red.

"For 25 years, they have never asked me if I was happy. Whenever something happens, they only think of me as their daughter who can be sold for money."

Song Shengsheng couldn't help but interject.

"Ha, just typical tactic of feudal remnants!"

"A daughter is like a brick; she can be moved wherever she's needed. Even if we go bankrupt, she can still be used to build a wall to keep out the wind!"

Su Ruan was amused and glanced at her sideways.

"Sheng Sheng, you're cuter when you shut up."

She turned back to look at Lin Yiyao, her eyes becoming serious.

"Yaoyao, listen carefully."

"The Lin family is the Lin family, and you are you."

"He left you a way out, he drew a line to ensure you stand cleanly outside the storm."

Lin Yiyao raised her hand to wipe the corner of her eye, took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, the tears in her eyes had been suppressed.

"I know."

"The Lin family's ship was crooked from the start; it was only a matter of time before it sank."

"My brother merely accelerated the process and, incidentally, cut the thread that had been tying me down."

Su Ruan looked at her and didn't try to persuade her anymore.

This girl has a much stronger inner resilience than she appears.

"OK."

Su Ruan nodded decisively.

"I'm giving you some time off to relax and clear your head. Put the studio matters aside for now..."

"Need not."

Lin Yiyao immediately refused, her voice more urgent than before.

She took a deep breath and steadied her voice.

"Ruanruan, don't keep me idle."

"I'll start overthinking if I stop now."

Su Ruan stared at her for two seconds, then suddenly smiled.

"become."

"Ruan Ruan, thank you."

Thank you for that partnership agreement she signed back then, which gave her a dignified path to follow.

Thank you even more for your unwavering trust and support at this moment.

Su Ruan waved her hand, completely unconcerned.

When Yan Tingnan takes action to clean house, some bloodshed is inevitable.

All she could do was help Lin Yiyao walk more steadily on the path she had chosen.

...

Meanwhile, at Qingyan's headquarters, in the president's office.

The elevator doors slid open silently, and Yan Tingnan stepped out.

Jing Huai followed closely behind, reporting in a low voice the aftermath of the incident involving Yan Chengfeng and the Lin family.

"President Yan, the Chairman has arrived and is in your office."

Yan Tingnan listened calmly without uttering a word.

The heavy double doors to the office were ajar.

He pushed the door open and entered.

As he stepped into the outer office, he paused almost imperceptibly.

He looked up.

Yan Hongyi sat upright on the sofa in the reception area, leaning on a dragon-headed cane, his back straight.

Jing Huai silently stepped aside and held his breath.

Yan Tingnan remained expressionless, raised his hand to unbutton one of his suit jacket buttons, and walked closer with composed steps.

"grandfather."

He spoke, his voice as steady as ever, devoid of any emotion.

"You've arrived early."

Yan Hongyi slowly turned his head and stood up.

His face showed no rage, only a cold and sinister expression.

He stared at Yan Tingnan, his gaze sharp as a knife.

Immediately afterwards, a sharp palm strike came straight at me.

Snap!

The crisp sound of a slap echoed in the silent space.

Yan Tingnan's face was turned to one side by the slap, and the stray hairs on her forehead fell down, obscuring her dark eyes for a moment.

Clear finger marks quickly appeared on her fair profile.

Jing Huai's pupils contracted sharply, and he subconsciously took half a step forward, only to be stopped by Yan Tingnan with a very slight gesture.

Yan Hongyi's chest heaved violently, and his dragon-headed cane slammed heavily on the ground with a dull thud.

"What's going on?!"