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Chapter 14: The Golden Heart of Grandma
From the moment Uncle learned that he was heading to Yin Yang City, Lian Yun knew that both his uncle and cousin had already conveyed some information to the Lin family. However, he never expected that even this...
"Is seventy percent similar to your mother."
Grandma's voice was not stern; her tone was somewhat gentle, yet it carried a maternal authority.
The word "is" likely referred to Lian Yun's appearance when he dressed as a girl, which resembled Lin Beiyan's look back then, and even now, his feminine attire bore a striking resemblance to the youthful Lin Beiyan.
This made Lian Yun forget his embarrassment and instead feel sentimental.
After a brief silence, seeing that Grandma had stopped speaking, Lian Yun nodded without saying anything and sat beside her.
He lightly poked at the charcoal stove, emptied the water from the teapot and teacups, waited for the water to boil, added tea leaves, poured in the boiling water, discarded a pot of tea, and then added more water. After warming the teacup by pouring out its contents, he finally poured another cup of tea and stepped back behind Grandma.
During this time, Lian Yun's demeanor was very respectful; all his movements were smooth and natural.
At that moment, Grandma slightly opened her eyelids and caught sight of Lian Yun. A faint smile appeared on her lips, but it soon faded as she closed her eyes again, adopting a calm and composed expression.
Once Lian Yun was behind Grandma, he knelt on both knees with his body straight and gently patted her shoulder.
At that time, Lian Yun needed to stand on a stool to reach Grandma's back. Now that he had grown taller, if he didn't kneel, his posture would seem awkward. Even with practiced technique, he couldn't make Grandma feel comfortable.
However, Grandma scolded him with mild irritation: "A man should not kneel unless necessary!"
"Nothing is more precious than Grandma's heart! Hehe!" Lian Yun blurted out with a grin, full of flattery.
"Hmph..." Grandma snorted lightly, her anger not entirely gone but no longer resisting. It was as if she indulged him. Nevertheless, she raised her hand to lift the cup and took a sip of the tea Lian Yun had poured.
As soon as Grandma set down her teacup, Lian Yun immediately stepped forward to pour another cup. Then, he knelt behind her, massaging her back and shoulders.
"Have you been well these past three years?"
"I have everything I need, but I really miss you, Grandma!"
"Hmph! If you truly missed me, why didn't you come? Even if you sent a message, I could have sent someone to bring you here!"
"Hehe!" He laughed playfully, trying to please her, but Lian Yun chose not to say much more.
In truth, this was an unspoken understanding between them.
For instance, despite Grandma's deep concern for her grandson, she never took the initiative to send someone to fetch him. It was simply a silent agreement between them.
Lian Yun was fully aware that he had been jointly framed by his family, the alliance, and the Demon Clan. So why did he remain in the Lian Family? To Grandma, it naturally suggested he had other motives.
Even though she missed him dearly, she refrained from contacting Lian Yun. This was to allow him to see the true nature of certain individuals within the Lian Family more clearly.
If the Lin Clan had shown extreme care for Lian Yun, even if Lian An and his three sons desperately wanted the Cloud Emperor's Order, they would never dare to shoot at Lian Yun in public.
Moreover, no matter how much the Lian Family desired support from the alliance, they wouldn't easily agree to let Lian Yun become someone else's slave.
After all, the Lin Family held significant power and status throughout Huaxia. Even if they were indifferent to Lian Yun's life or death, they would never consent to him becoming a slave; it would be a matter of their own reputation.
Only with this indifference could any member of the Lian Family muster the courage to degrade Lian Yun into slavery.
Indeed, it was this detached concern that allowed Lian Yun to see through the true nature of the Lian Family. Consequently, he became utterly disillusioned with them and harbored no hope whatsoever. He resolved to sever all ties with the Lian Family and no longer have any dealings with them.
However, although Grandma did not send anyone to contact Lian Yun, it was essential for her to observe Lian Yun's situation in secret.
Otherwise, considering that the capital was a hundred thousand miles away from King Guang City, how could Lin Nan and his son possibly arrive in time from halfway?
Although the two appeared calm when they met, Lian Yun knew they must have fought their way here.
He had taken two days to travel from King Guang City to the Lin family, thanks to the Armored Bus's automatic navigation that scanned and avoided some areas of ghostly activity.
As soon as Lian Yun swore to leave the Lian Family, Grandma immediately dispatched Lin Nan to welcome him back. They had even struck deals with certain forces in the city to protect Lian Yun!
This was probably why Lian Yun was undisturbed while practicing his swordsmanship.
However, King Guang City was not large, and the powerful factions within were quite limited; many forces simply did not dare offend the Lian Family.
Given such concern, Grandma's rebuttal of Lian Yun stemmed from her dissatisfaction with how long he had delayed leaving the Lian Family, making her wait for three years.
Lian Yun felt a bit warm yet also helpless and sorrowful about this, but he still expressed his thoughts.
"I remember Grandma once taught me that seeing is not necessarily believing, let alone just hearing. Since childhood, Lianjiang has treated me very well; even during these three years, he has not let me suffer any grievances."
"Doesn't that count as the slanderous words of those from the Lian Family?" Grandma retorted angrily, clearly protective of her kin.
It seemed that if anyone from the Lin family dared to speak ill of Lian Yun behind his back, this Grandma would surely break their mouths.
"So I want to verify just how much pressure Lianjiang faced back then that led him to make such a decision. Although I haven't uncovered all the details of that incident yet, it seems unnecessary to investigate further since he now wants me to be someone else's slave!"
Lian Yun finished his unfinished thoughts and then smiled lightly, saying, "As for what Grandma said, they are just idle people!"
"Ha ha!" Grandma laughed heartily, taking another sip of tea. She seemed to find this second cup particularly enjoyable, closing her eyes to savor it.
"Hee hee!" Lian Yun smiled sweetly, eager to please, and poured another cup of tea.
This time, Grandma lifted the cup but then set it down again, falling into a contemplative silence that left others guessing her thoughts.
As the tea cooled, just when Lian Yun was about to change the water, Grandma stopped her and drank the lukewarm tea. After tasting it, she finally offered a slight compliment, "It's rare for you to still have this kind of patience nowadays!"
"Being by Grandma's side clears my mind," Lian Yun replied with a faint smile, this time lacking any overt attempts at flattery.
This caused Grandma's expression to darken slightly. "Is it possible for you not to go?"
A question? A request? Such tones were extremely rare from Grandma, as she usually made decisions unilaterally.
She didn't want Lian Yun to go to Yin Yang City; she could simply say, 'You are not allowed to go.'
Lian Yun felt that even defying her grandmother's command would be far more bearable than hearing the words 'Is it possible for you not to go.'
(End of Chapter)
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