392 Negotiation

er."The male ghost floated past the wall, my brother gave him a hollow triangular amulet and drew a Daoist talisman on his forehead.My attention was drawn to the behavior of that ghost monkey. It was...Lin Yanqin was a little nervous, she was afraid that I would become estranged from Lin Yanhuan because of this.

"Xiao Qiao... aren't you angry Then let me tell my brother first, and when you rest well, I'll have him come find you to explain, okay" Lin Yanqin pinched her phone and asked cautiously.

"Don't wait, talk to him directly. He's so busy, don't waste his time." I said seriously.

Lin Yanqin felt even more uneasy when she heard this.

I know what she's worried about—things between her and my brother have just started to shift, he's softened his attitude towards her a lot. She's worried that there might be some animosity brewing between me and Lin Yanhuan.

This may affect my brother's attitude towards her.

"Miss Lin, don't worry, my brother has a clear mind and he can tell what is right and wrong." I comforted her.

Lin Yanqin let out a wry smile: "But for your brother, I'm definitely not as important as you and your family. Besides, he already has some prejudice against my background..."

My brother just then pushed open the door: "What prejudice"

Lin Yanqin immediately shut her mouth.

My brother looked at me and asked, “How did you end up sleeping on the main hall floor That’s so dangerous! Things aren’t safe here right now. If someone with dark intentions came along and...you know...what would you do And what is this thing Why is it lying at your bedroom door”

He picked up a cat with his hand. The cat stared at me, looking very pitiful.

Huh This isn't a cat!

This is the little lynx!

"This was given to me by Jiang Qiyun, how can you be so rude!" I quickly reached out to grab it.

"What do you mean I'm being rough! This is how you carry a cat!"

“This is a lynx! Not a cat.”

"Aren't all felines similar Don't they have the same habits Where is Jiang Qiyun"

"He has some things to do, I'll be back later..."

My brother snorted: "When he's here, ask him properly. What did you do with Shen Qingru, that wicked woman For God's sake, she doesn't know how to be grateful. She made the young master angry!"

I wordlessly pinched the bridge of my nose: "She's too stubborn, spoiled rotten by the Shen family…"

"So, how important is Meng Po's soup!" My brother said angrily: "She's not just being infatuated anymore, she's gone mad! Where did her Dao heart go!"

"Last time she disobeyed Jiang Qiyun's orders, not only did she fail to protect you, but she also secretly took you to the Eye of the Array. If it weren't for Jiang Qiyun having prepared the Seven-Hearted Lotus in advance to protect the child, my two little ancestors would have been gone!"

“In the end, you escaped unharmed after a lot of trouble. Even though Jiang Qiyun punished him, he ultimately spared her life, which is already generous enough, isn't it What more does she want Does she still think she can be a mistress”

“She saw that Jiang Qiyun was devoted to you, so she felt both resentful and jealous. She's the heir of the Shen family! The crazy woman of the Shen family is more like it! No wonder Old Madam Shen asked you to manage the Shen family and handed it over to her. Who knows if she'll neglect it and ruin their fortune!”

My brother scolded me, and I was a bit helpless.

I don't want to take control of the Shen family, but if Shen Qingrui, the original heir, is so difficult, the relationship between the Shen and Mu families will only get worse.

"What to do, Xiao Qiao The corpse poison here should be dealt with tonight. Should you talk to Old Mrs. Shen I don't know how long she can hold on. I feel like she could leave us any moment... After all, the Shen family is your mother's natal family. What would happen if it fell into Shen Qingrui's hands!"

My brother turned his head to look at Lin Yanqin. Seeing her holding her phone, he asked, "What's wrong Are you going to call someone"

"Huh Oh... Xia Qiao said she has something to find my brother... I, I'll go make a call now." She hurriedly stood up.

My brother frowned and reminded me, “Don’t go too far, just stand at the door. It’s not safe here.”

"Mhm!"

My brother still cares about her... Actually, Lin Yanqin is quite good at discerning situations and reading people. My brother probably likes that about her, right

"Xiao Qiao," my brother suddenly lowered his voice, "After this incident, you should understand... money and power are very important in this world."

"The Shen family is well-known and has a solid foundation in the circle. If you can manage it for us, it will be beneficial for us in the future."

I nodded, indicating that I understood.

"...What do you want Lin Yanhuan for"

“He set up a barrier in his underworld’s mortal realm dojo, preventing anyone from the underworld from passing through. He felt the underworld was interfering too much here, worried that the Situ family might use that power… His family was about to rise to prominence, and he was nervous about the uncontrollable influence these forces could have.” I explained.

"If Lin Yanhuan was a friend, he'd be very reliable... If he were an enemy, we'd basically be unable to contend. You need to understand how to compromise and make concessions. There's nothing in this world that can't be discussed, as long as you don't cross the line, everything is negotiable." My brother patted my head.

“…What are you suddenly lecturing me about”

"There's no way around it, after all, I have a motherly older brother."

Tsk... I smiled and slapped my brother's arm.

My brother opened the door and went out. From the crack in the door, I saw Lin Yanqin anxiously looking at him, explaining to him that her brother wasn't intentionally targeting me.

My brother listened with his arms crossed for a while, then suddenly pulled Lin Yanqin over and gave her a kiss.

“…What's the rush I've held you countless times. Don't I know how much you weigh Stop overthinking, just be honest and stay put. Nothing will happen to you.” He rubbed Lin Yanqin’s head.

This sentence was like a reassurance, instantly dissolving Lin Yanqin's worries.

Lin Yanqin stood at the door, dazedly touching her own lips and smiling foolishly.

I rolled my eyes at that. It's no surprise that Lin Yanqin, a bird in a cage, would fall for my brother, a man with a roguish charm like that.

Men aren't bad, women don't love them, how much more so my brother who is both bad and caring.

Lin Yanqin helped me contact Lin Yahuan. On the phone, Lin Yahuan said that things at Putuo Temple were basically fine. Those who had their corpses' poison extracted were sent to the hospital for isolation and rest. The doctor said that they were normal and there was no sign of infection.

Lin Yanhuan believes that I can solve the corpse poison problem and secretly fed back the information to the higher-ups, and for the meeting I requested, he agreed without hesitation.

On a flat patch of land at the back of Qingyu Taoist Temple, I stood with a small lynx in my arms, watching a helicopter descend quietly.

In the darkness, a figure walked towards me. The residual wind from his propeller ruffled his tie and hair, this was the first time I had seen him look disheveled.

The whirring of the propeller ceased, and he stood before me, pushing back his tousled hair with a finger, straightening his tie. His eternally unchanging icy face held a sharp gaze that pierced through me.

Such a man would drive many real women crazy, right

It's a pity that I've been living in the intersection of fantasy and reality since birth, unable to appreciate his merits.

"Xiao Qiao, what do you want to talk to me about"rised: "Golden Armored Warrior, guardian of the Dharma and demon slayer, you obey a powerful cultivator. With so many warriors under your command, you have already surpassed the limits of ordinary cu...