Chapter 168 Tonight, I can focus on serving my sugar daddy, Ruan Ruan.
Yan Tingnan's words struck a nerve with Yan Hongyi.
His face was ashen, and his breathing became labored.
He stared intently at Yan Tingnan, the successor he had personally groomed.
He traded his most prized family fortune for a woman's absolute status and freedom.
Absurd! Shameful!
But there was nothing they could do.
At least for now, he has no chance against this grandson who would do anything for a woman.
Stabilize the overall situation and then make further plans.
After a long while, Yan Hongyi slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.
"The appointment letter will be delivered to your office tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Yan Tingnan stood up and straightened his cuffs.
"Grandpa, the premise of cooperation is trust."
"By calling Ruan Ruan back today, you are acknowledging her identity."
"I hope that when I return, everyone in Qingyan, and even the entire Yan family, will remember this."
"From now on, everyone in the Yan family will treat her as if she were me."
"Anyone who dares to give her a hard time or say a word against her is going against me, Yan Tingnan."
"This is my bottom line."
After saying that, he walked to the door and put his hand on the doorknob.
"I will be at work on time next Monday."
"As for those projects that are stuck..."
He turned his head to the side, half of his face was shrouded in shadow, his features cold and hard.
"I will clean it up."
After saying that, he opened the door and left.
Yan Hongyi was left standing there alone, his chest heaving violently.
His withered fingers gripped the dragon-headed cane tightly, his knuckles turning white.
This rebellious grandson has already grown powerful.
Compromise is the only option at the moment.
But he couldn't swallow this insult!
The temporary retreat is merely a prelude to a more ferocious counterattack.
Su Ruan...
That girl was Yan Tingnan's only weakness, and also the deepest thorn in his heart.
If you can't pull it out, try moving it first.
A sinister glint flashed in Yan Hongyi's eyes.
Suddenly, he remembered the little girl who had come uninvited ten days ago.
Mu Chuji.
Although she was in her early twenties, her eyes were not as innocent as they appeared.
Dressed simply and with a humble demeanor, he dared to venture alone into the old house, claiming he could resolve his predicament.
She said that Yan Tingnan was destined to have an irresistible attraction for her.
She could even recount some of Yan Tingnan's most private habits and childhood stories, as if she had witnessed them herself.
He even understands it better than his grandfather.
At first, he thought it was just the ramblings of a madman.
But she actually figured out what this old man was thinking.
Dissatisfaction with Susoft and panic over the loss of control.
Every word hit him where it hurt the most.
Try anything, even if it seems hopeless.
Even if it doesn't work out, throwing it into Qingyan will stir up some trouble and give that rebellious grandson a hard time.
What if it really is a bit strange?
She really has the ability to unsettle that rebellious grandson.
Even if it fails, Mu Chuji, who has no foundation or support, can be discarded at any time without affecting the overall situation.
Thinking of this, he took out his phone and dialed a number.
The call was answered quickly, and Mu Chuji's gentle and docile voice came through.
"Mr. Yan."
"Report to Qingyan headquarters at 9:00 AM on Monday."
Yan Hongyi spoke, his voice cold and hard, devoid of any emotion, as if issuing an order.
"I will arrange for you to intern in the CEO's office."
"The rest is up to your ability."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a cautious reply.
"Yes, I understand."
"Thank you, Mr. Yan, for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely..."
Opportunities don't come for free.
Yan Hongyi coldly interrupted her declaration of loyalty.
"Remember your words."
"Let me see your value."
"Otherwise, you will have no place in the capital."
After saying that, he hung up the call without waiting for a response.
The phone was placed heavily on the tea tray.
The door to the tea room was gently pushed open.
Yan Jiqing walked in carrying a plate of freshly cut fruit, his face showing worry.
"Dad, Tingnan and Ruanruan have already gone back."
She placed the fruit plate next to Yan Hongyi.
"Um."
Yan Hongyi didn't even lift his eyelids, his voice was deep and muffled.
Yan Jiqing realized that the conversation just now was definitely not pleasant.
She sat down opposite him, remained silent for a moment, and finally spoke.
"I vaguely heard something just now."
"Did you send someone in again?"
Yan Hongyi snorted coldly.
"I'm not dead yet, so I can't make decisions about Qingyan's affairs?"
That's not what I meant.
Yan Jiqing softened his voice.
"Dad, I'm afraid you'll follow in your footsteps."
"Back then, you forced my elder brother in the same way."
"They felt that Jiang Ya's family background was unworthy of the Yan family, so they used every means to break them up."
"And then what happened?"
"But Tingnan isn't his father!"
Her tone became urgent.
"Tingnan was personally trained by you. His methods and temperament are ten times more ruthless than your elder brother's!"
"If you push him, he won't just hurt himself like his father did; he'll make sure no one has a peaceful time!"
"I think Su Ruan is a good kid."
“She comes from a decent background, and she has her own abilities and career. Tingnan has made up her mind about her, so why do you have to break them up?”
"Good?"
Yan Hongyi suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with suppressed anger and malice.
"It's because she's so good and has such a strong sense of self that Tingnan has become a completely different person!"
"Using her to blackmail me, is that what you call good?"
His voice rose, and he slammed his cane heavily on the ground.
"The heir of the Yan family cannot have any weaknesses, and even less can he allow his weaknesses to dominate him!"
"I don't want to break them up, I want to bring him to his senses!"
"Let him know who's in control!"
Yan Jiqing looked at his father's stubborn face, and his heart sank little by little.
"If you keep pushing, you will only push Tingnan further and further away until there is no turning back."
"You've already lost one son, and now you want to drive away another grandson?"
"Shut up!"
Yan Hongyi interrupted sharply, his chest heaving violently.
"I'm not harming him, I'm saving him, I'm saving the Yan family!"
Yan Jiqing opened his mouth, but ultimately let out a sigh.
She knew she couldn't persuade him anymore.
The father's inner turmoil ran deep; the fear of losing control had long since overwhelmed everything.
Yan Jiqing slowly stood up.
"Dad, the tea is getting cold. Please drink it while it's hot."
She turned and left the tea room, her back view conveying a sense of helplessness.
The tea room returned to silence.
Yan Hongyi sat alone in the shadows.
In any case, he would never allow Yan Tingnan to completely slip out of his control.
He closed his eyes and drank the now-cold ginseng tea in one gulp.
A bitter taste filled his mouth, just like his state of mind at that moment.
...
Stepping out of the old house, the night breeze was slightly cool.
Once inside the car, Yan Tingnan turned to the side and carefully fastened Su Ruan's seatbelt.
Su Ruan looked up at him.
"Are you done talking?"
"Um."
"smoothly?"
"Um."
The dialogue was simple, yet packed with information.
Su Ruan blinked and smiled.
"It seems the overall situation is settled?"
Yan Tingnan stared ahead, but a deep chill flashed in his eyes.
"This is just the beginning."
"The old man is only bowing his head temporarily; it's not the end."
Su Ruan turned her head to look at him, raising her eyebrows slightly.
"temporary?"
Yan Tingnan chuckled softly, with a hint of coldness in his voice.
"A wolf that is starving may temporarily sheathe its fangs, but that doesn't mean it has changed its carnivorous nature."
"He's holding back a move."
"This time when we return to Qingyan, we must thoroughly clean up the cancerous growths and prepare for a full-scale crackdown."
Su Ruan opened her mouth, intending to ask another question, but Yan Tingnan changed the subject and interrupted her.
"Go home?" he asked.
"Go home," she replied.
"Celebrating General Yan's reinstatement?"
Yan Tingnan chuckled softly, put his arm around her waist, and pulled her towards him.
"celebrate……"
He lowered his voice even further, with a familiar, magnetic quality.
"Tonight, I can focus on serving my sugar daddy, Ruan Ruan."
The warmth inside the car kept the gloom of the old house at bay.
The car drove away smoothly into the night.
Yan Tingnan looked ahead, his expression returning to calm.
Returning to Qingyan is only the first step.
This was the opportunity for revenge he had been waiting for all these years.
He already had a clear plan for the next move.
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