Chapter 129
The news that Yun Rulan returned home with a bruised and swollen face quickly reached Old Master Yun’s ears. By the time he arrived, Yun Rulan had already locked herself in her room, refusing to see anyone. At the slightest noise, she would throw things, scaring everyone into not daring to call her name anymore.
“Rulan, come out and tell me what happened. Tell Grandpa who bullied you, and I’ll stand up for you,” Old Master Yun said, tapping the door with his cane.
“Rulan, I’m your grandfather. If you’ve been wronged, can’t you tell me? Come out and explain the situation clearly to Grandpa. I’ll stand up for you. Do you hear me?” Old Master Yun tapped his cane against the floor and shouted towards the door.
After a while, the door finally opened, revealing Yun Rulan with her swollen and red face, “Grandpa~” Yun Rulan called out, her voice thick with nasal congestion.
Old Master Yun was taken aback by the appearance of his precious granddaughter. His usually unchanged visage became terrifyingly grim. “Who exactly dared to hit my granddaughter on the Yun Clan’s turf?” He slammed his cane on the floor, his voice low but filled with anger.
“It was Lin Mengyao’s mom, and not just her, Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao too. Their family ganged up to bully me. Grandpa, you must stand up for me. If I can’t vent this resentment, I’ll feel terrible inside, Grandpa,” Yun Rulan said as she started crying.
Old Master Yun’s cloudy eyes flashed with a sharpness. “My sweet granddaughter, tell Grandpa what happened, and I’ll find a way to get back at them for you. Don’t cry anymore, or you’ll become a crying kitten and won’t be pretty,” he said lovingly, wiping the tears from Yun Rulan’s face.
“Nonsense! I’m the prettiest,” Yun Rulan stood still, allowing Old Master Yun to clean her face, calming down a bit before narrating the events.
“Grandpa, I can’t swallow this anger. I must make the Lin Family pay, and Xu Ke, he didn’t stand up for me and sided with the Lin Family, disgracing me. I have to make him pay too.” Yun Rulan tugged at her grandfather’s sleeve with a fierce look in her eyes.
“Grandpa will certainly help you get back at them. You go freshen up, and later let the doctor take care of the injuries on your face,” Old Master Yun said softly, his eyes narrowing with a hint of calculation as Yun Rulan turned to leave.
On the day of the incident, Xu Ke sent an apology gift to the Yun Family. The Yun Family accepted it without comment, leading Xu Ke to think the matter had blown over, only for Old Master Yun to call him personally.
“Mr. Xu, I originally didn’t want to disturb you with a phone call, but I’m forced to now. I hope you can help me,” Old Master Yun’s choked voice came through the receiver.
“I wonder what you need my help with,” Xu Ke rubbed his forehead, speaking coldly.
On the other end, sensing Xu Ke’s attitude, Old Master Yun paused before deciding to stick to his plan, “Rulan has locked herself in her room for three days now, not eating or drinking. No amount of persuasion gets her out. We are at our wits’ end, so I humbly ask you to come over and talk to her. After all, she likes you, and maybe she’ll listen to you. We’re asking this favor from you on behalf of the Yun Family.”
Old Master Yun’s voice now clearly carried a sobbing tone. Though he didn’t directly say it was because of Xu Ke, the implication was clear. Xu Ke, despite having no wish to get embroiled with the Yun Family, agreed, “I’ll come over soon.”
“Great, great! Thank you so much,” Old Master Yun’s voice became noticeably more excited, thanking Xu Ke several times before hanging up.
“Grandpa, what did Xu Ke say?” At this time, Yun Rulan, who was supposed to be hiding in the room, was sitting next to Old Master Yun, holding a makeup brush as her stylist did the final touch-up on her makeup.
“He said he’ll come over soon.”
“Hurry with the makeup.” Hearing Old Master Yun’s words, Yun Rulan quickly urged the makeup artist.
“Please be patient, just a little more.” The makeup artist hastened her pace, and within ten minutes, after applying the final touch of setting powder on Yun Rulan, she straightened her back and discreetly rubbed her waist, “Miss Yun, it’s done. Are you satisfied?” she asked, handing Yun Rulan a mirror.
Yun Rulan took the mirror from the makeup artist, carefully examining every corner of her face before placing it in front of Old Master Yun, “Grandpa, what do you think? Does it look like I’ve been starving for days?”
“Yes, it does,” Old Master Yun smiled after inspecting her closely.
“Alright then, today I’ll make Xu Ke bleed, let him know what it feels like to hurt me. I’ll change my last name to his if I don’t teach him a lesson!” Yun Rulan smacked the couch, a fierce look in her emaciated face tinged with malice.
Just as Yun Rulan was getting prepared, Xu Ke arrived.
“Mr. Xu, finally you’re here. Please help me talk to her. She’s been spoiled by me since she was little and has never suffered like this. Now she’s not eating or drinking, and I fear her body can’t take it. I am counting on you,” Old Master Yun said tearfully, grasping Xu Ke’s hand, displaying complete devoted love.
“I’ll give it a try,” Xu Ke said indifferently.
“Then I leave her in your capable hands, Mr. Xu.” Old Master Yun kept the act of heartfelt pain and worry despite Xu Ke’s apparent indifference.
Under Old Master Yun’s guidance, Xu Ke was led to Yun Rulan’s door, “Miss Yun, Old Master Yun is very worried about you. Please come out,” Xu Ke knocked and said.
An object shattered inside, followed by Yun Rulan’s weak growl, “I’m not coming out. Go away.”
Xu Ke’s eyes darkened as he faced the door. In his life, he’s only bowed to two women: his mother and Lin Mengyao. Who is Yun Rulan to tell him to scram!
“I’ll count to three. If you don’t come out, I’ll break in and drag you out myself.” This time, Xu Ke’s voice was so cold that even a deaf person could hear it. The ceaseless sobbing inside ceased for a moment before footsteps echoed, and soon, the door opened, revealing Yun Rulan’s yellowish and emaciated face to Xu Ke.
“How can you do this to me? You know I like you, so why treat me this way, why?” Yun Rulan said, raising her fist to hit Xu Ke’s shoulder, but her hand was easily caught by Xu Ke.
“Don’t make a scene,” Xu Ke said coldly, looking down into Yun Rulan’s eyes.