Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âThank you, Second Young Master and Miss Liao, â the butler expressed his gratitude before taking a sip of the eight- treasure porridge. His eyes widened in appreciation. âMiss Liaoâs culinary skills are truly exceptional!â
Liao Ning smiled in response. âAs long as it pleases Uncle Liâs palate.â
After Liao Nai finished his bowl of eight-treasure porridge, Liao Ning escorted him to aid in digestion and then brought him back to his room for rest. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The following day, Liao Ning woke up early and spent some time with Liao Nai at the racecourse. By two oâclock in the afternoon, she left the house and arrived at the Mingxing Coffee House, the venue specified by Lin Wan, promptly at three oâclock.
This time, she didnât bring Liao Nai along, concerned about his well-being. Hence, she declined Zhou Lingâs offer to accompany her and arrived at the agreed location alone.
When Liao Ning entered the coffee house, she noticed only one elegantly dressed woman present. She surmised that this woman must be Lin Wan.
At the same time, Lin Wan also caught sight of Liao Ning and observed her until she took a seat in front of her.
Lin Wan carefully examined the young and unexpected woman before her. Her long, snow-white hair cascaded casually, and her navy blue eyes seemed capable of peering into oneâs soul.
Lin Wanâs lips, adorned with red lipstick, curved into a playful smile as she greeted Liao Ning. âIâve heard so much about you, Miss Liao.â
âHello, Miss Lin,â Liao Ning replied with a smile. Meeting her in person confirmed Liao Ningâs belief that this woman truly intended to oust her husband, Wei Nan.
This time, Lin Wan was resolute in assisting her sonâs ascension. She had relinquished her love for Wei Nan and embraced her former identity as the eldest daughter of the Lin family, once a dominant force in the business world, rather than the gentle Madame of the Wei family.
Liao Ning wasnât one to beat around the bush. She addressed Lin Wan directly. âPlease tell me, what is the deal?â
Lin Wan smiled with satisfaction, appreciating Liao Ningâs straightforward approach. âI will help you eliminate Wei Nan. Furthermore, when my son, Wei Xuan, assumes leadership of the Wei family, I will ensure he relinquishes the exclusive production rights of the mental strength potion and hands over the formula to the alliance.â
Liao Nings gaze turned icy as she locked eyes with Lin Wanâs beautiful face. âThis is a significant undertaking. How can I assist you? Or rather, what do you desire from me?â
âI appreciate intelligent individuals like you,â Lin Wan expressed her satisfaction with Liao Ning. âI want all the evidence you possess regarding the crimes committed by the Wei family.â
Liao Ning smiled and spoke frankly, âMiss Lin, donât be too greedy.â
âCanât you bear to part with it?â Lin Wan felt a tinge of unhappiness. She had already helped Liao Ning dismantle the Wei familyâs support industry, yet Liao Ning couldnât even spare her some minor information.
âItâs not that I canât bear to, but this evidence implicates not only the Wei family but also the Wang family. If you truly desire this information⦠itâs not impossible, but you must be prepared to become enemies with the Wang family.â
Lin Wanâs expression momentarily faltered. She hadnât anticipated such a deep connection between the Wei and Wang families. She had initially believed that the Wei familyâs relationship with the Wang family was merely superficial due to Wei Nanâs second sister. It couldnât compare to the profound bond shared by the Lin family and the Wei family.
Lin Wan clenched her teeth but couldnât muster the courage to risk offending both the Wei and Wang families simultaneously. âThen what do you want? I canât assist you in toppling Wei Nan for nothing.â
âMiss Lin, you must be joking. I never aimed to bring down the head of the Wei family,â Liao Ning smiled wickedly and spoke nonchalantly, âFrom the very beginning, my goal was to shatter the Wei familyâs high status and ensure they can never recover.â
Lin Wan held her breath, her eyes widening. She stared at the audacious young woman before her and uttered in a trembling voice, âHow arrogant of you. The Wei family is one of the five great families of the alliance. You canât simply destroy them as you please!â
Liao Ning chuckled. âThen, Miss Lin, what are you afraid of?â
Was she afraid?
Lin Wan pondered the question. Liao Ning was right. She was indeed afraid. She couldnât pinpoint the exact reason for her fear, but when she met Liao Ningâs gaze, she instinctively envisioned the Wei familyâs downfall.
Lin Wan took a deep breath, regaining her composure. âI cannot stand idly by and witness the destruction of the Wei family.â
âWhat can you offer, then?â Liao Ning inquired, a smile playing on her lips.
Indeed, what could she bring to the table?
âI have nothing to offer,â Lin Wan admitted, her spirits deflating. âI underestimated you. I apologize for my impulsive actions..â