Mental Illness Evolution Manual - Chapter 66

The gun handle in her hand was cool, pressing against Yan Xianchuan’s palm. She turned her gaze to the head of the Yan family, his expression was calm, his eyes seemed to be smiling, but upon closer inspection, apart from the play of light and shadow, there was no trace of fatherly affection in those eyes.

“What are you looking at me for?” he said with a smile, “Do you think I can help you take down the lantern?”

Yan Xianchuan wasn’t someone who was good at playing tricks or wielding power, but she also knew that she couldn’t pretend to be clueless and hide her talents today.

When she first arrived, she didn’t hold back at all, she had a nonchalant attitude, and when she recorded the variety show with Lu Mingqiu, she didn’t try to hide herself too much.

Who would have thought that the Yan family, who seemed to ignore her, were actually keeping an eye on her.

But the younger generation of the Yan family was outstanding, even if her previous image of being a useless person was a facade, they didn’t really need another child to manage the family assets. So, although Head of the Yan family felt that she was intentionally concealing her abilities, he didn’t call her back to help the family.

Since they didn’t care before, why did they suddenly bring her up before the ancestral worship ceremony?

Yan Xianchuan shifted her gaze, she raised her arm and pulled the trigger.

There was another bang.

The exquisite palace lantern shattered, the fairy’s crown was shattered by the bullet.

Head of the Yan family laughed to the people around him, “Seventh DAUGHTER is quite skilled.”

The people around him echoed him, “I think so too. Xianchuan has always been beautiful and talented, and she’s been raised by Big Brother all along, she’s certainly not a fish in a pond.”

“It’s just that I was blind before, I should be punished with three cups.”

Someone else said, “Yes, Seventh Sister is just introverted by nature, but in terms of talent and ability, she’s also among the best of us siblings.”

Everyone at the table began to praise her, praising Yan Xianchuan to the heavens, as if she was the reincarnation of a star. As for the previous bullying, in their mouths, it became “tempering her spirit,” “a dragon hiding in the depths,” “unmoved by fame and fortune,” it was a whetstone, a ladder, set up for her by the Yan family, all good things.

In the end, she had to thank them. If it weren’t for their tempering, how could Yan Xianchuan have become what she is today?

Head of the Yan family listened to the flattery for a while, then he said with a smile, “The business in Dingyang City, why don’t you leave it to Seventh Sister? Young people should experience things, contribute to the family. All her brothers and sisters have done their part, only she’s been hiding in the back, enjoying herself. If word gets out, won’t people say I’m partial?”

He said with a pleasant expression, “What do you think?”

The others all agreed, no one said a word against it.

The people sitting at this table included Yan Xianchuan’s second uncle, fifth uncle, aunt, and her elder brother, second brother, fourth sister, fifth brother, and eighth sister.

Which one of them wasn’t a person who could give orders? But in front of Yan Wen, the head of the Yan family, they were all like quails who could only agree, they didn’t even have a single dissenting opinion.

Dingyang City was a large city that was no less important than Nanjin City. How could such a large business be left unmanaged? Who was originally in charge of it? Did he have no reaction when his cake was forcibly taken away?

Or was this person dead?

A dead person, of course, couldn’t protest.

Yan Xianchuan had no memory and didn’t know the inside story of the Yan family, if she rashly stepped into this muddy water, it was obvious that she was asking for trouble.

She was good at fighting, it was true, but she wasn’t invincible, she wasn’t immune to all poisons. If they wanted her dead, there were many ways to do it.

“I’ve never been involved in family business, I’m afraid I can’t do this.” Yan Xianchuan said, “If I suddenly intervene, I’m sure things will go wrong. Although Father is kind, it’s better to find someone else.”

“I said you can do it, so you can do it.” Head of the Yan family raised an eyebrow, “But you’re going suddenly, so you need a few people to help you.”

“I’ll assign two more people to go with you, that will ensure everything goes smoothly.” His gaze shifted, he asked with a seemingly gentle expression, “Fourth daughter, what do you think?”

Fourth Sister, Yan Zhitang, was completely different from the way she was in front of her. Although she didn’t smile, her expression was respectful, as if the word “politeness” had returned to her dictionary.

“With Father’s help, and Seventh Sister’s talent, I’m sure she’ll be able to do a good job in this business.”

He turned back to look at her again, “Seventh daughter, what do you think?”

Yan Xianchuan met his gentle but emotionless eyes, she lowered her head and replied, “Father is thoughtful.”

As soon as she said this, the people at the main table started to congratulate her. One said that she should work hard from now on, not to disappoint the head of the family’s cultivation and encouragement. Another said that they knew she was capable, now was the time to show her skills. The words of praise and flattery were thrown at her like they were free.

Head of the Yan family, on the other hand, listened with a smile, he was very satisfied to enjoy this scene of a whole family getting along happily.

Just as they were talking, someone led Lu Mingqiu over.

Yan Xianchuan turned her head to look, she heard Head of the Yan family say, “Since you’re a busy person now, don’t sit in the corner with those who are idle and useless, it’s embarrassing for me.”

His tone was gentle, but his words were blunt, he almost directly said that the son of her second uncle was a dissolute person. But who was her second uncle, he had been in the Yan family for so long, he had made it to the main table, his face was as thick as a city wall. These words seemed to be directed at a passerby, he didn’t react at all, he even replied, “Brother, you’re just showing your concern, you must remember it in your heart.”

Lu Mingqiu was directly led to a secondary table to sit down, she wasn’t brought over to meet these people.

“Which parent doesn’t care about their children?” Yan Wen shook his head and sighed, he said with emotion, “If you could just let me worry less, that would be great.”

“Okay, the family banquet is about to start.” He waved his hand, “Go and take your seats.”

Yan Xianchuan silently replied, “Yes,” she walked over and sat next to Lu Mingqiu.

The latter quietly held her hand under the table.

She blinked twice and smiled at her, signaling that she was okay.

No matter what these people were thinking, it was true that Head of the Yan family, her cheap father, wanted to use her. Would the head of such a large, top-tier tycoon family just hand over the family business to her because she was good at shooting? Not even a small branch would be possible.

Which one of those sitting at the main table hadn’t received an elite education since they were young, they had been stirring up trouble among a group of people, experiencing all kinds of traps and conspiracies, and finally emerged victorious.

She had just parachuted in, and she was a notorious, useless person who didn’t know how to manage a business. Even in a dream, it wouldn’t be so absurd.

The real people doing the work were probably the two assistants who were assigned to her, and Yan Xianchuan herself was just a target.

As for who this target, this warning, was for, she didn’t know.

But it was good this way. The head of the family used her as a pawn, he thought she was still useful, so he wouldn’t let his other children do anything to her.

It wasn’t that he thought Yan Xianchuan was a genius, it was purely for his own prestige.

As the head of the family, he had the final say, whoever he told to take over the large business in Dingyang City, that person had to go, and they had to do a good job, all the other children had to keep their thoughts to themselves.

Even if he ordered a dog today, and told this furry beast to take over the business, and said that it was a business prodigy, the others would have to say that it was.

And Yan Xianchuan also had her own little plan. She was a real Yan family member after all. The Yan family was very good at managing their business, they had a good reputation, and they were meticulous in their actions, there was no way to find a breakthrough. But if there was a traitor inside, things would be different.

Lu Mingqiu wanted to overthrow the mountain that was pressing down on the people, she wanted to end the rule of the tycoons, this was a very difficult thing to do, and the possibility of failure was much higher than success.

But she was determined to do it, regardless of life or death.

Her beloved had a wish that she was willing to die for, what could she do? Of course, she would do everything she could to help her achieve it!

Besides, she didn’t know how to do business, she didn’t understand those conspiracies, but Lu Mingqiu did, didn’t she? Couldn’t the Resistance find a few people who were experts in this field?

However, it had to be said that the food at the family banquet was truly delicious.

Yan Xianchuan just picked up a piece with her chopsticks, she didn’t know what ingredients it was made of, but after taking a bite, the fresh and delicious flavor was so good that she would believe it if someone said it was mixed with hallucinogens.

What did people want power for? To turn their hands over and make clouds and rain, to have the power to do whatever they wanted? For the ultimate luxury of food, clothing, housing, and transportation? To be able to manipulate everyone, to be above everyone else?

In the end, it was all about enjoyment.

She picked up another piece of crystal-clear lobster meat, she glanced around at the people around her, they all had the same expression, as if they were used to it.

I wonder how many months’ salary of an ordinary person this piece of meat is worth?

She put it in her mouth and chewed it slowly, it was indeed delicious.

Since it was a family banquet, the main theme was harmony. You flatter me, I compliment you, we all say good things.

Tomorrow was the ancestral worship ceremony, no one dared to cause trouble at this time, to offend the head of the family. Even if there were enemies who had grudges against each other, they had to be as close as brothers born from the same womb.

The people sitting at the secondary table were slightly less important figures, they were also all kind and benevolent, as if they were all good people.

They were also very attentive to Yan Xianchuan and Lu Mingqiu, as if the Yan family was a paradise.

After the family banquet, everyone went back to their own residences. Yan Fufeng also returned to her own hall, several servants came forward to help her undress, but she waved them away.

“Is Miss in a bad mood?” A young man who could be described as handsome and elegant walked out from the inner room, he took over from the servants and helped her undress.

Yan Fufeng looked at him with a smile, “How did you know?”

The young man smiled slightly, “When you’re happy, your eyes smile, but they’re not smiling now.” He hesitated, “Did… something happen at the family banquet?”

Yan Fufeng put on a worried expression, “Yes, Father suddenly asked Seventh Sister to take over the business, it makes me very uneasy.”

The young man asked cautiously, “Does the scope of her responsibility conflict with yours?”

“No, it doesn’t.” Yan Fufeng shook her head.

“If that’s the case, why are you worried?” The young man helped her take off her outer garment, he untied her hair, then he served her by taking off her shoes, he said softly, “You’re favored by the head of the family, you work diligently, he sees it all, no one can take your credit away.”

“Seventh Miss is just a newcomer, how can she overshadow you?”

Yan Fufeng lowered her head, she used her toes to lift his chin, the young man knelt on the ground, he obediently raised his head according to her movements. She said with amusement, “You’re quite clever.”

The young man looked at her with a loving and gentle gaze, “All the cleverness I have is used to make Miss happy.”

Yan Fufeng tapped his shoulder with her foot, she said with a light laugh, “Go and prepare the hot spring water, then tidy yourself up.”

The young man blushed slightly, he shyly and obediently went to prepare.

Yan Fufeng watched his back for a while, the smile on her face gradually faded.

Yan Xianchuan, a fool, she was smart but not very smart, she was a person who played tricks, she didn’t take her seriously at all.

What truly worried her was the head of the Yan family’s attitude.

“But, using her to restrain Big Brother a little is also a good use of her.” Yan Fufeng said slowly to herself, “I wonder what Fourth Sister is thinking.”

She said with malicious glee, “Anyway, it’s not my meat that’s being stolen.”