Chapter 788: Have some candy

"Lin Qingxia is really amazing!"

Lin Chang'e patted Mu Ling (Feng Xuelan) on the cheek, smiling as she spoke.

Lin Shiyi stepped forward, took out a scalpel, and said calmly, "Cut off an ear, leave a specimen."

Saying that, he pressed the scalpel against Mu Ling's cheek.

Mu Ling remained motionless, even the eyeballs under her eyelids didn't move.

Lin Shiyi took back the scalpel and said calmly, "There won't be a reversal; she's really fainted."

Lin Chang'e said, "You're really a dog!"

"Just take it as you praising me; from now on, when you encounter such things, definitely don't fall for the enemy's tricks. Also, don't be so long-winded; if you can kill the enemy in one second, you absolutely must not let them live to the second second."

Lin Shiyi instructed.

"Got it!"

Saying that, Lin Chang'e grabbed Feng Xuelan's foot and dragged her away directly.

"Lin Shiyi, how did you know she is Feng Xuelan?"

Lin Chang'e asked curiously.

Lin Shiyi frowned and said, "Can't you not do this? If you ever become a concubine in the future, you'll be in big trouble."

Lin Chang'e widened her eyes and stopped walking.

With that reminder from Lin Shiyi, she finally realized.

"Exactly!"

"If this beautiful woman becomes another concubine, she would be an elder."

"What would we do if, as an elder, she disciplined us by hanging us up and beating us?"

Lin Chang'e set down Feng Xuelan and gave Lin Shiyi a look.

Thus, the two of them lifted her—one holding her foot, the other holding her collar—and carried her away.

Lin Shiyi then replied, "This woman has a unique fragrance on her, a scent that belongs solely to her, just like Madame Han."

"Huh~"

Lin Chang'e exclaimed in surprise, "There really is such a constitution?"

Lin Shiyi said, "This can be acquired later in life or be innate.

"Do you know what fox odor is? Everything in the world has two sides—some people stink, some are naturally fragrant.

"At the root, it's related to a microorganism…

"Such techniques existed in ancient times, but only nobles could have them; ordinary people might know of them but lack the wealth."

Lin Shiyi gave this explanation.

Lin Chang'e's eyes rolled, "Lin Shiyi, you actually know this—that proves you know the formula! Tell me, okay? I also want to make myself fragrant."

Lin Shiyi said calmly, "This requires doing the same thing every day for over ten years, with lots of preparations daily, and controlling your diet—things you like to eat, such as braised pork, beef, mutton, seafood, etc., are all off-limits."

"Forget it then! Isn't that just torture?"

Lin Chang'e immediately gave up.

"Not being able to eat tasty food is worse than being confined."

"By the way, you said she could possibly become our concubine; such a wicked woman—could that really happen?"

Lin Chang'e frowned again and said.

Lin Shiyi said calmly, "Women are different from men; of course I'm speaking generally, but you are an exception."

Lin Shiyi emphasized Lin Chang'e's exception, then went on speaking, fearing Lin Chang'e might be dissatisfied.

He explained to Lin Chang'e from psychological, genetic, physiological, and other aspects.

Lin Chang'e shook her head, "I don't understand! Anyway, you said she could possibly become a concubine, so there is that possibility. Lin Shiyi, you're no good at anything else, but your ability to analyze these matters is top-notch."

A few minutes later, Feng Xuelan was sent to the secret chamber.

A group of children gathered around Feng Xuelan to look.

"She's still pretty decent-looking!"

"Dad won't dislike her."

"This woman really got off easy."

"Are we doing this too excessively?"

"She provoked our Lin family first; everyone, definitely don't be soft-hearted."

"Lin Qingxia, you're really amazing!"

"……"

In the secret room, a group of children chattered.

Only after a long while did they quiet down.

"Lin Shiyi, the first step is done; next is the second step!"

Lin Baobao said.

Lin Chang'e took out a piece of candy from her pocket and said, "Next, who will deliver this candy to Dad?"

Song Jiaren shook her head, saying, "If I go, I'll give it away."

Lin Chang'e said helplessly, "Dad is too smart; I can fool this woman, but I can't fool him."

Bei Shuying said, "We… we don't dare!"

Bei Qingqian nodded, saying, "Our courage is too small; just thinking about deceiving Dad makes us nervous when we speak."

Lin Baobao shook her head, saying, "My courage is big, but… in Dad's eyes I'm a good baby; I can't ruin this persona, right?"

Lin Qiuxia shook her head, saying, "I, I won't; children can't lie."

Lin Jingru pinched her chin, silent, with a thoughtful look.

Lin Shiyi said lightly: "I won't lie, especially to Dad."

Lin Qingyue and Lin Qingxia shook their heads.

As for Lin Donghu...

Lin Donghu raised his hand and said: "Why don't you ask me if I'm going? Why don't you look at me and use your eyes to ask for my opinion?"

"Forget it!"

Lin Chang'e shook her head and said: "Lin Donghu, you're not suited for this."

"Um~"

Lin Donghu was struck again.

Finally Lin Jingru said: "I'll go then! I'll take responsibility for this dad‑troubling matter, but you must remember, this is something you don't want to do, so I'm doing it to spare you the trouble."

"If I get punished later, you have to plead for me."

"That's for sure!"

Lin Chang'e patted her chest and promised.

Lin Chang'e handed the candy to Lin Jingru.

Lin Jingru took the candy, looking as if she were sacrificing herself.

"Wait!"

Lin Shiyi called out to Lin Jingru.

Lin Jingru stopped her steps.

Lin Shiyi said to Lin Chang'e: "Maybe one piece of candy isn't enough."

Lin Chang'e nodded and said: "That's right! Dad is very capable, so we need to double it."

Saying that, she took out all the laced candy.

Lin Qingxia made a total of nine pieces.

There are still eight left.

All of them were stuffed into Lin Jingru's hands.

"Isn't it better the more there are?"

Lin Jingru asked.

Lin Shiyi frowned, uncertain as well.

"I understand!"

Lin Jingru nodded, opened the door, and walked out.

Bringing Feng Xuelan here seemed like the hardest step, but it's actually the simplest.

Because Feng Xuelan had already intended to come, we just let things take their natural course.

After entering the Sihe Courtyard's main gate of the Lin Family, Feng Xuelan was overconfident,

and was then deceived by Lin Chang'e, who looks cute but is actually a little witch at heart.

Who would have thought such a cute little girl would deceive people?

No wonder Master Jin said that the most dangerous people in the martial world are the elderly, women, and children.

Because these people easily make others let down their guard.

But Lin Feng is different!

Lin Feng knows these little rascals too well; a glance, a subtle expression, and he can guess what scheme they're hatching.

After leaving the secret room, Lin Jingru took a deep breath!

Next up will be the toughest challenge.

To be honest, I'm panicking like crazy.

But I've already taken on this job; not finishing it is not an option.

I hope Dad will be as smart as before and cooperate obediently!

That would be best; otherwise, I'd surely fail to deceive him.

Lin Jingru's mind is always full of crooked schemes, so she naturally understands how crafty her father Lin Feng is.

"Cai Wei Yiniang, where's Dad?"

Lin Jingru searched the courtyard but couldn't find Lin Feng, so she asked Yang Caiwei.

Yang Caiwei said: "First she was with your Aunt Zhao, then she brought Aunt Zhao to see your grandparents, and after that I lost track. Hmm… I'll send a text to check."

"Lin Jingru, what are you looking for Dad for?"

Lin Jingru laughed and said: "I'll go forward and have Dad plead for me; I want to thank Dad and bring him some candy."

"So good!"

Yang Caiwei rubbed Lin Jingru's head and laughed.

After saying that, Lin Jingru sent a text to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng replied: "At your Aunt Wu's place."

Yang Caiwei immediately understood.

So she told Lin Jingru: "Dad has something to do; let's look for him again after the New Year!"

Lin Jingru's eyes rolled, and she nodded.

Yang Caiwei still had a lot to do; after waving at Lin Jingru, she gathered the servants and went off to work.

She really can't handle all this household business by herself.

Fortunately, the former housekeeper Liu Cangyun returned, sharing some of Yang Caiwei's burden.

At this time, Qi Yao was reading in the room; she didn't like to join the fun.

Guo Yanru, Yun Luan, and the other female leaders were looking at the company's annual summary report.

Han Xiang was reading the script; Wu Qian, Chen Yingqiu, and others with nothing to do gathered together to chat and eat melon seeds.

Lin Feng understood these women too well, which is why he went to Meiwu's place.

Because Meiwu is an 'idle person', not interested in chatting, she prefers to stay in the room watching movies and TV dramas.

Those movies and TV dramas from many years ago were watched with great relish.

After Lin Feng arrived at Meiwu's place, Meiwu stopped watching TV dramas.

Lin Feng came over to spar with her.

"This time, I still want it big."

Lin Feng said.

"How big should the transformation be?"

Meiwu asked.

Lin Feng gestured, "Four meters tall, right! If the size were any bigger, I couldn't reach it."

Meiwu hesitated.

Lin Feng said, "There's an afternoon's time! Everything has been arranged."

"Hmm!"

Meiwu nodded.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

Upon opening the door, it was Lin Jingru.

How did Lin Jingru find her way here?

After all, Yang Caiwei hadn't told her that Lin Feng was at the Witch Auntie's place.

Because Lin Jingru, through the reflection off the lenses of Yang Caiwei's glasses perched on her nose, saw the content of the text message.

Of course, Yang Caiwei wasn't nearsighted; the glasses were purely decorative.

Just like the glasses Shu Jingya is currently using.

Shu Jingya also came; at this time she was reading in the Shufang.

"Lin Jingru, how did you come? Your mom was just looking for you!"

Lin Feng patted Lin Jingru's head and said.

Lin Jingru glanced into the room and replied, "Mom isn't looking for me now; she's busy doing the accounts! Dad, please have some candy!"

Saying this, Lin Jingru took out a piece of candy from her pocket and handed it to Lin Feng.

At this time, Meiwu also walked over.

Lin Jingru quickly took out a piece of candy and gave it to Meiwu, "Witch Auntie, have some candy!"

Meiwu shook her head, "Thanks! I don't like sweets."

Lin Feng took the candy, smiling, "As always, you're the one who cares most about Dad; the others have all run off."

Lin Jingru laughed.

At this time, Lin Jingru felt not only panicked but also somewhat desperate.

Dad wasn't at any other aunt's place; instead, he was at the Witch Auntie's place.

If Dad were to faint, how would I explain it to the Witch Auntie?

You know, Witch Auntie... even if I gave her eight pieces of candy, she probably wouldn't faint.

Because Lin Shiyi once said, Witch Auntie is not even human.

In myth and legend, she is none other than Jiǔtiān Xuánnǚ!

Lin Chang'e possesses such terrifying power precisely because she inherited part of the Witch Auntie's power.

"What should we do!"

At this time, Lin Feng patted Lin Jingru's head and smiled, "Little Jingru, you've made progress during this time!"

"Ah?"

Lin Jingru was surprised.

She didn't understand what aspect of progress Dad was referring to.

Just then, Liang Shishi walked over.

"Lin Jingru, as expected, you're here!"

Liang Shishi frowned and said.

Seeing her mother, Lin Jingru not only wasn't discouraged, but her heart actually became happy.

Witch Auntie won't do, but Mom... hehe!

Liang Shishi has been keeping a close watch on Lin Jingru lately.

Because she wasn't sure whether Lin Jingru was again together with Lin Chang'e, Lin Shiyi, and a few others, plotting to cause trouble.

Before, I thought Lin Jingru was quite well-behaved, but now I finally realize Lin Jingru is not only disobedient, but also quite... you know?

As a mother, it's inappropriate to use those derogatory words to describe one's daughter.

In short, Lin Jingru is the catalyst for causing trouble.

If the things that Lin Chang'e and her group do have a destructive power of seventy percent.

If Lin Jingru joins in, it will definitely become over ninety percent.

In the game, this little guy is specifically a support player, and moreover is technically skilled.

"Mom, I've been behaving well lately!"

Lin Jingru hurriedly said.

Liang Shishi frowned slightly, "Be honest, stop scheming all day!"

Lin Feng thought, "Isn't this daughter still up to you?"

Lin Jingru, go play! I have something to discuss with your dad!

Saying that, Lin Feng said to Mei Wu, "Hello, Sister Wu!"

Mei Wu nodded, "I went to watch A Chinese Odyssey; do you guys want to watch together?"

"It's an old movie, we've all seen it."

Liang Shishi said with a smile.

Mei Wu remained silent, turned around, and went back inside.

It wasn't to watch a movie; she went to do preparation work.

After all, transformation also takes some time.

Lin Feng raised his wrist to check the time and said, "Aunt, is there something?"

Liang Shishi said, "There really is a big matter for you to decide: the project of stone‑working cooperation with the Arutu Tribe. We have the Spring Festival, but they don't over there."

Saying that, Liang Shishi glanced at Lin Jingru.

Lin Jingru widened her eyes, showing interest.

Liang Shishi was actually pleased; if Lin Jingru took an interest in these business matters, that would be even better.

She didn't know that Lin Jingru was thinking about how to get her birth mother involved in that.

Of course, Lin Jingru also has her limits.

Knowing that this matter wouldn't really hurt her mother.

Otherwise, she would absolutely not do such a thing.

Lin Feng glanced at Lin Jingru and said, "This isn't the time to discuss matters; let's go over there and find a place to talk!"

Liang Shishi glanced at Mei Wu's hut and nodded.

As they left, they also helped Mei Wu close the door.

Lin Jingru pulled on Lin Feng's sleeve and hurried to keep up.

"Lin Jingru, is there something?"

Lin Feng asked.

Lin Jingru shook her head and said, "Nothing! Anyway, I have nothing to do; I just want to listen to Mom and Dad talk about work."

As expected!

Liang Shishi immediately smiled and said, "Perfect, you can come along and learn; later Mom's affairs will be handed over to you!"

Lin Feng nodded and gave Lin Jingru a thumbs‑up.

This Lao Liu is really getting better at pretending.