"Dad, what can I do for you?" Ah Wei asked respectfully on the phone.

"Ah Wei, tomorrow I'm asking you to help Qingya investigate some things. Remember, don't disturb Qingya, and don't alert anyone else," Mr. Lin instructed.

"Yes, I'll be careful, Dad!"

Mr. Lin hung up the phone with satisfaction. Everything was going according to plan, and he was very pleased with the outcome.

"Qingya, your fate has been sealed. From today onwards, you are the future matriarch of the Lin family, hahaha..."

The next morning, there was a knock on the Lin family's door.

"Qingya, are you awake?" the aunt called from outside.

"I'm awake. Is there anything I can help you with?" Lin Qingya asked as she walked out of the bedroom in her pajamas and opened the door.

"The young master said he'd like to invite you to dinner tonight, and he insists you dress up nicely," the aunt said.

"I...I understand. I'll go do my makeup right away. It won't take up too much of your time," Lin Qingya said.

"Okay," the aunt replied, then turned and left.

Watching her aunt's departing figure, Lin Qingya revealed a bitter smile.

She knew that Ye Fan would not give up on her, so she dared not hope for anything. She also knew that this engagement banquet was a trap, so she would not put herself in a dangerous situation.

Soon, Lin Qingya arrived at the dressing room downstairs.

This was a very large and luxurious dressing room, with lavish decor and exquisite furnishings. Moreover, there were many beautiful makeup artists inside touching up Lin Qingya's makeup. Upon seeing Lin Qingya, the makeup artists all revealed expressions of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

They were very upset. Why would the young lady of the Lin family choose such an ordinary boy? Was there something special about this boy?

"Miss Qingya, please have a seat. I'll do your light makeup," a beautiful woman said.

Lin Qingya sat in the chair, letting the makeup artist touch up her makeup.

Just then, a young man walked in, carrying a cup of coffee, and asked with a smile, "Miss Lin, would you like some coffee?"

"Thank you!" Lin Qingya said politely.

"Miss Lin, you don't need to be so polite. Please have some coffee!"

After saying that, the man handed the coffee to Lin Qingya.

Looking at the man in front of her, Lin Qingya frowned. The man was somewhat overweight, with a sallow complexion, loose skin, and messy hair. He had a lazy and listless appearance, which Lin Qingya found very distasteful.

Lin Qingya took the coffee and asked, "Is there something you need?"

"It's nothing. I just couldn't help but glance at Miss Lin because she's so beautiful. If Miss Lin thinks I'm in the way, then I'll leave now!"

As the man spoke, he made a move to leave.

"It's alright, please sit down. I was just asking casually."

"Miss Lin, may I sit down?" the man said with a grin, squeezing closer to Lin Qingya.

"Get out!" Lin Qingya shouted without any politeness.

"Miss Lin..."

"Smack~"

A crisp slap rang out.

"Who do you think you are? Do you even deserve to sit here? Get out!" Lin Qingya shouted angrily.

"Miss Lin, you..."

"roll!"

"I......"

The man stood there stunned. He never expected Lin Qingya to hit him. He had never been insulted like this before, and he was instantly furious.

However, because Lin Qingya was the eldest daughter of the Lin family, the man dared not lose his temper.

"I'm warning you, if you dare to harass me again, I guarantee you'll die a horrible death!" Lin Qingya said viciously.

Upon hearing Lin Qingya's words, the man trembled slightly, then quickly nodded and slunk away.

Watching the man flee, Lin Qingya snorted coldly, then turned around and went back into the house to continue sleeping, completely ignoring the man.

Just as the man reached the corner of the stairs, he suddenly heard a series of hurried footsteps, followed by a familiar voice.

"You bastard, how dare you flirt with my sister! You're asking for trouble!" Lin Feng's voice rang out from downstairs.

"Mr. Lin, I'm sorry, I was wrong, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have flirted with Miss Lin. I'll leave now and leave Beijing immediately. I'll never dare to do it again."

"Hmph, you think you can leave now? Do you think that's possible? Who are you? What are you doing in my house, and how dare you harass my sister? You're practically asking for death!"

"Mr. Lin, my name is Chen Hu, and I'm a servant in the Lin family. I know I was wrong. Please, please forgive me. I'll never do it again."

No sooner had Chen Hu finished speaking than Lin Feng appeared at the top of the stairs.

Without saying a word, Lin Feng punched Chen Hu several times, making Chen Hu howl in pain.

"Mr. Lin, what are you doing? Chen Hu is our guest!" the butler quickly stopped him.

"I don't care who he is as a guest. Since he dared to harass my sister, I'll smash his teeth and teach him what it means to respect his elders."

Lin Qingya blushed slightly upon hearing Lin Feng's words, unsure how to respond. After all, she was not engaged to this man, and his protectiveness of her was indeed unexpected.

Chen Hu was beaten and winced in pain.