Chapter 28: Twenty-seventh Day after the Character Collapse
Lin An was shocked!
She just didn't expect that Qin Qingqing would suddenly let her go. Obviously, she had just begged Qin Qingqing for so long, but got no response...
Can--
Qin Qingqing was still so abrupt and wanted to let her go.
Let her go and let her return all her old things?!
All that money, it must be worth millions, right? Moreover, most of it was taken by Lin Beiguang, converted into cash, and spent!
How can she return it?
Lin An's face became increasingly ugly.
"I may not be able to pay back those...for now..."
She spoke out in extreme frustration.
Then Qin Qingqing spoke again——
"Not yet?"
"Then convert it into cash and give it to me, that's not bad either!"
"Since I have used all those things, I will give you a 50% discount. The total amount of lost property is NT$1,552,200, so you only need to give me NT$776,100."
Qin's tone was very cheerful.
The more cheerful her tone was, the more aggrieved Lin An's expression became.
The system briefly analyzed the situation on the field and seemed to... understand something!
[Ah! Great host!!!]
[So you just asked the housekeeper not to call the police for the time being, and you smiled like a villain... all for the purpose of making Lin An give up the wool he had taken from him before!]
[But to be honest, your acting is really good! ]
[Even I almost thought: You really couldn’t bear it, so you gave Lin Anjin oranges!]
System little angel, grinning.jpg.
Okay, if the system insists on thinking this way...it's quite reasonable.
Qin Qingqing thought so.
I suppressed my fleeting thoughts again——
Then...she should not let Tongzi know about the hatred value of the Lin family, right?
Tongzi: Continuous silly smile.jpg.
It took over the host again and observed Lin An.
[By the way, she will spit out the money obediently, right?]
[Yes.]
Qin Qingqing was determined - after all, Lin An didn't really want to go into the orange.
really!
Although Lin An had a bad look on his face and was very angry, he still spoke out in grievance.
"Okay, I'll give it back."
"50% off, 700,000..."
"It's 776,100."
Qin Qingqing corrected it.
"776,100, I will return it to you, ma'am."
"Please don't call the police..."
Lin An prayed.
"Um."
Qin Qingqing not only attracted a lot of hatred, but also took advantage of Lin An. He immediately lost interest in getting involved with her...
While sending a message to the housekeeper, she also informed Lin An.
"Then you should resign now."
"The butler is waiting for you outside."
"ah?!"
Lin An lost his voice.
"What?"
"You don't think that after such a mess, the Lu family won't fire you, do you?"
"Madam is kind enough to not call the police and let you return the lost property at a 50% discount. Do you still want to stay in the Lu family and continue to suck their blood?"
"Why is your face so big?"
Before Qin Qingqing could say anything, the servant of the Lu family was already disgusted!
At that time——
A security guard rushed up, dragged Lin An out of the hall, and asked the housekeeper to handle his resignation.
If he resigns now, Lin Anke will not be worthy of n+1.
Qin Qingqing stood up slowly and went back to his room.
Even from a distance, I can still hear...
The sound of the security guards forcibly taking Lin An away and the sound of the servants angrily accusing Lin An.
And the sound of Lin An roaring with all his might!
At this point, Lin An finally reacted - she had resisted this time, not only did she not get any benefit from Qin Qingqing, but she also wasted hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Lin An became more and more angry, angry to death!
she……
Finally, he couldn't contain his anger and shouted angrily.
"lady!"
"How dare you fire me?!"
"Don't you know I came from the old house???"
"If you do this, aren't you afraid that I will report you to the old house..."
She hasn't finished yelling yet!
The butler interrupted him.
"Does the old man know that you have embezzled money?"
“…”
Nonsense! Of course I don’t know!
Lin An dared not say another word.
She is afraid.
She was afraid that Qin Qingqing would hear her mindless roar and would not bear it anymore and would send her to Juzi. She was even more afraid that Qin Qingqing would team up with the old house and torture her with a method even more horrible than "sending her to Juzi"...
She resigned from the housekeeper in shame and left the Lu family.
Can--
Why would Qin Qingqing send Lin An to Juzi?
As long as Lin An pays back the money, she can let him go for the time being.
Of course, only Lin An was spared.
If in the future, anyone from the Lin family couldn't help but take action against her, or any other member of the Lu family... she would still get it back from Lin An with interest.
By then, it won't be as simple as "sending Lin Anjin oranges"~
Qin Qingqing smiled and looked away.
He no longer looked downstairs - downstairs, it was the backs of Lin An, the housekeeper and others leaving.
[System, is Lin An the person assigned to the Lu family's old house?]
She asked Tongzi curiously.
[Yeah... But the Lu family's old house is also a mixed bag...]
It’s hard to put it into words.
Then Qin Qingqing had a guess -
Could it be that Lin An was a termite planted in the villa by someone with ulterior motives from the old house?
Otherwise...how could the servant sent to the old house be so dishonest?
Qin Qingqing tried to ask in detail, but the system quickly changed the subject.
[Hey, that!]
[Speaking of the "old house", isn't Grandma Lu Bai's birthday party coming up soon?]
[Host, don't you plan to prepare a gift?]
[Don't you plan to communicate with Lu Bai and Lu Liye to find out about the birthday party?]
The system moves the topic quickly.
Qin Qingqing didn't mind either——
Anyway, as the system said: Grandma's birthday party is coming!
At that time, she will naturally be able to go to the old house in person and meet the person with "ulterior motives".
So what now?
Right now, she has more important things to do than "prepare for a birthday party."
She turned on the computer, typed "Who is the happiest family" in the search box, and clicked search -
Sure enough, I saw the poster on the homepage.
The content on the poster was the same as the one on Zuo Xiangwan's poster that she had seen during the day.
"To become a guest, you must have a fan base. To be a celebrity guest?"
Qin whispered softly.
again……
I flipped through my Weibo on my phone and went to my homepage.
"With 1.23 million fans, does that mean we have a solid foundation?"
[Forget it.]
Tongzi spoke weakly.
It thought that it had "successfully" diverted the host's attention - although, the host's attention was not diverted to the "birthday party" as it expected.
It quickly explained the confusion to its host.
[In the novel, the stepmother’s female protagonist account only has about 500,000 fans… and is considered to have a “fan base” and is a “small internet celebrity.”]
[You have millions of fans, so of course it counts~]
"That……"
"Now the only thing left is 'Celebrity guests must bring their families to attend the variety show', and we are not satisfied with that."
Qin gently held his chin.
"But how can Lu Bai and Lu Liye cooperate with me and participate in a parent-child variety show?"
[Understand the reason?]
"Well? Tongzi, do you think I look like someone who can convince King Lu Yan?"
[Uh, no.]
[You tortured him, and he kicked you out...]
[Why not appeal to their emotions?]
"That's a good idea!"
"But we are so old, do you have feelings for me?"
[No feelings! Absolutely no feelings!]
[You have treated your child harshly, causing psychological trauma to him...]
"……snort!"
"That's the original owner, the original owner who was controlled by the plot of the novel!"
Qin Qingqing was very angry.
For a while, her plan of "taking Lu out of the wild and into variety shows before the heroine" was also at a standstill.
This person was silent for a while.
In the end, they all sighed in unison.
[well……]
“It’s difficult!”
Then, someone knocked on Qin Qingqing's bedroom door——
"lady?"
"The young master and the master are back together."
It's the housekeeper.
After the housekeeper saw Lin An off, he ran into the young master and the master who had just returned home, and immediately got a new assignment!
That job is——
Madam, please come downstairs.
"They ask you to go downstairs to the lobby."
"I want to discuss with you the 'birthday party' the day after tomorrow."
"good."
Qin stood up quickly.
Then he walked downstairs leisurely!
She happened to have something to discuss with them; about variety shows~
then……
She heard a familiar crisp sound!
[bite--]
[Main story mission 4, please check.]
Qin Qingqing's foot, which was about to step down the last staircase, froze in mid-air.
She didn't know whether to go up or down.
But soon, she was no longer bothered.
Because the two people in the hall raised their heads at the same time——
He looked Qin Qingqing in the eye!
"Haha, what a coincidence!"
"Everyone is..."
She smiled weakly and helplessly.
He met Lu Liye's confused gaze.
"?"
Didn't they specifically ask the housekeeper to invite her down?
Lu left the wilderness at a loss.
Lu Bai moved his eyes upwards and saw the housekeeper behind Qin Qingqing; he also frowned - what happened to her?
She was fine.
She just got a mission unexpectedly.
Qin Qingqing met the confused and inquiring gazes of Lu Liye and Lu Bai.
At that time, I was cheered up and reacted!
"!"
Tsk, what kind of stupid things did she just say?
Didn't Lu Bai and his son specifically ask the butler to invite her down to discuss the "birthday party"?
That……
The task just released by the system is related to this?
Qin paused lightly.
Selected to view the plot lines——
really!
This speech is a built-in program of the system, deduced according to the original owner's "personality".
Everything he said was meant to make her reject him!
Let her...furiously...refuse to attend Grandma Lu Bai's birthday party.
After all, the original owner was absurd by nature.
I only like racing, not the wealthy circle.
But the problem is: she had already promised Lu Bai that she would attend the party on time; and Lu Bai and Lu Liye had to discuss "birthday party related matters" with her face to face!
[Tongzi, you came on this mission at the perfect time.]
Qin Qingqing is very troubled by the cue cue system.
The system smiled weakly.
[Ha, ha, ha, isn’t it?]
[My built-in program... oh... is really "excellent"! I can smell the mission right away...]
[ok, as long as you are happy...]
The villain in Qin Qingqing's heart had already smiled with tears streaming down her face.
And herself?
She had to pretend nothing happened, go downstairs, approach Lu Bai and his son, and recite the prescribed lines - but she was deceiving herself and put on a well-behaved smile.
It seems that in this way, they can live in peace with Lu Bai and his son.
but--
How is that possible?
Her mission is to "refuse to attend the birthday party"!
Although this task does not force her to accurately perform the emotion of "losing rage", the difficulty of this task is also at the max level.
So, just recite the lines casually!
Qin Qingqing reminded herself.
And then he made a sound like pouring beans -
"Then let's not delay any longer and talk about the birthday party."
"The birthday party the day after tomorrow to celebrate my grandmother's 80th birthday is very important."
"It will definitely be a grand ceremony at the old house."
"And it is well known—"
"The banquet is grand and guests from all over the world will be invited. As the richest family in Kyoto, the Lu family will naturally invite people from the business community, the wealthy circle, the entertainment circle, the media, etc."
"When that happens..."
Qin Qing paused slightly.
As she said this in one breath, she could already sense that the expressions of the father and son opposite her were gradually becoming gloomy!
As gloomy as a leap!
They obviously understood the hidden meaning behind Qin Qingqing's words -
She chatters on and on.
He also said that the old lady’s birthday party was grand and that guests from all over the world should be invited to the banquet.
Doesn't that make it clear that you don't want to go to a place that's filled with smoke and a lot of people?
Can--
The places she usually goes to: the racing track, the club, which one is not a place with people coming and going?
Oh……
In the final analysis, she just didn't want to go to the old house.
No!
To be precise, she just didn't want to go to the old house as "Mother Lu Liye" or "Mrs. Lu Bai"!
Lu Bai and Lu Liye had the same thought.
His face gradually became gloomier.
The former had a gloomy, cold and sinister look!
The latter has a gloomy face and sinister eyes!
This……
[Here, here, here!]
[It's like the two Kings of Yanluo have been reincarnated, system!]
Qin Qingqing was trembling all over, and subconsciously complained to the system, but she didn't get a reply from the system...
have to!
This Tongzi, who was only responsible for issuing tasks and didn't care about accompanying her to carry out the tasks, had already slipped away quickly!
Obviously!
It also knows: the horror of land and wilderness.
Yes, horrible.
Qin Qingqing no longer dared to look at these two people...
She was frightened!
She is always very shy.
But sometimes, the brain short-circuits.
That--
But just like her now!
She could clearly see that her face was gradually turning pale and the fingertips hidden in her sleeves were trembling slightly.
But I don’t know why…
Gave birth to extra courage.
She finished speaking all the required lines in one breath!
"Then the old house will be filled with smoke and people coming and going. I won't go there..."
"Then Lu Liye, when you celebrate the old lady's birthday the day after tomorrow, remember to bring my share."
"Lu Bai, you too!"
"If there's nothing else, I'll be out..."
"See you later!"
Qin gently left the last sentence.
I successfully heard...
[bite--]
[Congratulations to the host for successfully delivering the required plot lines and completing the main plot mission 4.]
[Get pension of 100,000~]
"call……"
Finally completed the mission.
Qin Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief.
He tried to turn around and run back upstairs to avoid the two living Yan Kings!
But I didn’t expect——
As luck would have it, the housekeeper was right behind her, blocking her way.
"?"
"Madam, didn't you just say that you were going out?"
He asked the question again by coincidence.
"……yes."
"I meant to go out."
Qin smiled awkwardly.
I had no choice but to turn around and face the double death stare from Lu Bai and Lu Liye!
really.
Qin Qingqing/That woman refused the "birthday party"!
She couldn't even stay in the villa and had to leave now!
and……
It's getting late now.
Lu Bai and Lu Liye had the same thought.
Going out?
I'm afraid he's just fooling around!
“…”
She met the death stares of the two men and her face turned completely pale.
At the same time, the brain is working rapidly——
Help, help!
How can she "mend the situation after the sheep have been stolen" to appease the father and son?
It wasn't that she didn't want to go to the party; it was that she had to follow her mission and refuse to attend the party!
She also had no intention of "leaving the villa now and going out to fool around"; that was all due to the prescribed plot lines!
She thought for a long time but couldn't think of a way to save herself.
I was caught off guard when I heard Lu Liye speak with a fierce voice.
"Heh, numb..."
"Why!"
"Mummy's big son!"
"Since you are so sincere in asking me to stay, I will consider it again~"
Qin Qingqing's eyes lit up!
Finally, we have found the opportunity to mend the fold before the sheep are lost.
She insisted on referring to "麻" as "媽", and interpreted Lu Liye's angry words as meaning "retain".
Then, he added the following sentences:
"Okay! Now that I've thought about it..."
"Since you are the one who asked me to stay, and even called me 'Mom' for the first time, then of course I have to endure the crowds and attend the old lady's birthday party!"
"Now, let's discuss again what we should prepare for the birthday party the day after tomorrow?"
She finished all this in one breath.
He met Lu Bai's dark, slightly confused eyes.
The frost in his eyes disappeared completely because of Qin Qingqing's "timely and irrelevant" and "absurd and irrelevant" rescue.
And leaving the wilderness?
Her earlobes had already turned red.
His violent temper?
The relationship completely fell apart when Qin Qingqing referred to "Ma" as "Mom"!
But actually, what he wanted to say was:
"Oh, please...don't come back after you go out."
"Don't ever come back."
He had no intention of "keeping" the woman.
Nor did he call her "Mom".
He lowered his eyes uncomfortably.
I have to admit——
The woman reminded him.
Indeed, he had never called her "Mom".
He didn't expect that Qin Qingqing would mishear the word "ma" in "trouble" as "ma".
She also didn't expect that Qin Qingqing would choose to reconsider because "he called her 'Mom'".
What she didn't expect was that Qin Qingqing's decision was to "go together" and attend the old lady's birthday party together.
She actually changed her decision because of him...
Lu Liye's mood was a little subtle.
He paused for a long time.
Finally, he spoke again.
“…Mom.”
"The day after tomorrow, let's go to the old lady's birthday party together."
"As for preparations?"
"Just prepare for the birthday celebration."
Lu Liye said this with his ears red.
His voice was low.
But the only thing is that "Mom", with a clear pronunciation and a loud voice... it sounds so good.
Qin listened carefully.
She was stunned at first.
Then, there was a burst of joy!
[Oh my god!]
[Tongzi, our eldest son really calls me "Mom"!]
[Did you hear that?]
Tongzi was even more excited than her!
[Hmmmm!]
[The host is so awesome!!!]
[Not only have you completed the main storyline mission and received a pension of 100,000, you have also restored your relationship with Haodaer in one fell swoop!]
The system braked suddenly and swallowed the rest of the words - then you are not far from successfully redeeming him~
[Yeah, yeah~]
Qin Qingqing smiled contentedly.
I had no idea there was anything wrong with the system's words.
She just raised her eyes with a smile.
rua rua my own big son's hair...
"Leave the wild."
"Can I invite you to join me in preparing a 'birthday party' for the old lady tomorrow?"
"……Um."
Lu Liye stood stiffly where he was, trying his best to avoid Qin Qingqing's sight; his earlobes were already red as if bleeding.
Only then did Qin Qingqing let him go.
There is no way...
Who called her a little brat? Is she shy?
"Then tomorrow, I'll ask someone to go to school and ask for leave."
A cold voice suddenly came from the side...
From Lu Bai.
Qin Qingqing was stunned.
Just reacted!
"Yes!"
"Tomorrow is Thursday, and I have classes in the wild!"
"But..."
"Since President Lu has provided a solution, we don't have to worry anymore~"
She smiled at Lu Bai and was well-behaved for a moment.
Lu Bai's gaze lingered on Qin Qingqing's cute smile for a moment. Then he glanced thoughtfully at Lu Liye, who was standing beside her with red earlobes and looking awkward.
He was silent.
How do you say it?
Today, Qin Qingqing "refused to attend the birthday party" and "reconsidered it and changed her mind".
He is like two different people before and after...
Today, she was "full of anger", "crying for her mother silently", and her earlobes were strangely red...
It's even more wrong.
Could it be that he opened it incorrectly today?
Mr. Lu frowned fiercely.
Looking up again, I can still see clearly——
Qin Qingqing smiled obediently.
He was stunned.
I suddenly realized something very strange:
This time when they met, Qin Qingqing didn't cry...but smiled.
Looks well behaved.
Suddenly, he no longer worried about the "opening method".
He responded in a low voice.
"Um."
At once……
Seeing that Qin Qingqing seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"Anything else?"
He spoke unconsciously.
There was an unconscious chill in his voice.
Qin Qingqing obviously paused!
She raised her eyes quietly and looked at Lu Bai's face, fearing that he would be angry again.
This time, it was Lu Bai's turn to be stunned.
He then realized that although she was smiling obediently, she was still afraid of him.
He was helpless, but still...
He quietly suppressed his coldness.
Look up again——
Mr. Lu already looked like he was “all ears”.
As a result, his whole personality became a little gentler.
Gentle……
And pampering?
Qin Qingqing blinked blankly, almost thinking that she had seen it wrong.
Lu Liye was very alert and noticed the change in atmosphere;
He crept into the corner.
And the system?
I have already started to kowtow silently!
Ahhhh!
The cute little white rabbit Qin Qingqing and the restrained big bad wolf Lu Bai, so cute!
Dear~