Chapter 16: She is a madwoman, why provoke her?

Qin Xian was the third child in the Qin family, with an elder brother and an elder sister above him.

He had been pampered since childhood and never had to manage the company, receiving annual dividends instead. Naturally, this had cultivated an arrogant and overbearing temperament.

He certainly couldn't swallow this insult.

Qin Xian paused. "What about Brother He Chen..."

"He Chen is your brother; of course he sides with you," Mrs. Qin said with a faint smile. "He has already handed the full authority of this matter over to us to handle."

Only then did Qin Xian feel relieved. Sometimes, he also found Zhou He Chen impossible to read.

It was Zhou He Chen's ambiguous attitude toward Ye Wanlan that had given her the illusion that she could replace Sheng Yunyi.

Qin Xian sneered, "Where is Ye Wanlan now?"

"She went back to the Lin family. Ah Xian, rest for a while. In the afternoon, I will accompany you to pay them a 'visit'," Mrs. Qin said. She then turned to Sheng Yunyi with an apologetic expression, "Yunyi, Ah Xian's emotions are still a bit unstable. Could I trouble you to stay with him today?"

Sheng Yunyi was startled. "Of course. After all, I also bear some responsibility."

"Then I'll have to trouble you," Mrs. Qin said warmly. "It's a good thing you're here, Yunyi. Otherwise, none of us would be able to calm Ah Xian down."

She knew that the Zhou and Sheng families intended to form a marriage alliance, but as nothing had been finalized, variables could always arise.

Among all the socialites in the Jiangcheng circle, Sheng Yunyi had the best background and the highest education; she was the best candidate to marry into their Qin family.

Mrs. Qin left the ward, leaving the two of them alone.

**

In the afternoon, at Jiangcheng No. 1 High School.

Inside the psychological counseling room, Ye Wanlan was attending a follow-up session.

"Student Ye, you are recovering very well," Rong Yu said, looking very satisfied. "As long as you persist and avoid internal friction, you will be able to return to a normal life very soon!"

Ye Wanlan gave a soft hum of affirmation.

Unfortunately, she could never go back.

But she firmly believed in one principle: rather than consuming oneself with internal friction, it was better to go mad and destroy the world.

Yan Tingfeng watched her quietly. His eyes were pitch black, carrying a hint of a smile, yet a coldness flickered deep within his pupils.

The ringing of a phone broke the silence. Ye Wanlan answered, "Qingli."

"Sister Lan, it's bad!" Cheng Qingli said rapidly. "The Qin family has come knocking. They are expected to arrive at your uncle's house in ten minutes. It's exactly as you predicted!"

Both Yan Tingfeng and Rong Yu's expressions shifted; clearly, they had heard.

"Mm, okay. I know," Ye Wanlan said calmly. "Is everything prepared?"

"Everything is ready." Cheng Qingli was still worried. "But Sister Lan, the other party is the Qin family, after all. They are the elite of Jiangcheng..."

"The elite of Jiangcheng?" Ye Wanlan said nonchalantly. "The kind of corrupt elite I am looking to strike down."

Rong Yu couldn't help but ask, "What did you do?"

Ye Wanlan gave a brief description. "Nothing much."

"Are you serious? You broke a grown man's hand?" Rong Yu's jaw nearly hit the floor.

Ye Wanlan massaged her wrist and smiled. "Want to try?"

"No, no!" Rong Yu scrambled behind Yan Tingfeng. "I'm physically weak, I can't!"

Yan Tingfeng blinked slightly, meeting her gaze.

His features remained as soft and gentle as usual, his eyes like clear spring water, warm and tranquil, as if brimming with the sweetest affection in the world, gently tugging at the heartstrings.

Ye Wanlan's expression remained indifferent. "Dr. Rong, thank you for today's treatment. I have things to do, so I'll be leaving."

"Hey, wait—" Before Rong Yu could finish, the door slammed shut.

He froze for two seconds before crying out in anguish, "It's over. She's completely broken. How can you call snapping a person's limbs 'nothing much'?"

Yan Tingfeng's fingers brushed against the jade ring on his finger. "It truly is nothing."

Rong Yu: "?"

Yan Tingfeng's voice was soft. "One should probably crush the bones as well; the remaining flesh and blood could still be used for medicine."

Rong Yu: "...You're broken too!"

He was a man of high moral character; he absolutely could not associate with a lunatic.

**

Meanwhile, at the Lin family residence.

Mrs. Qin arrived at the Lin house with a team of bodyguards, accompanied by Sheng Yunyi.

Qin Xian was awake, but since his injuries involved bones, he could only sit in a wheelchair.

"Open the door," Mrs. Qin commanded.

The bodyguards stepped forward and pounded heavily on the door, the sound echoing loudly.

*Thud! Thud! Thud!*

The door opened, and Xu Peiqing stepped out.

She glanced at the Qin family's grand display and remained very calm. "Is something the matter?"

Mrs. Qin was slightly stunned.

She truly hadn't expected Xu Peiqing, an ordinary woman, to remain so composed in the face of such a scene. Perhaps it was ignorance that bred such fearlessness.

"I'm not here for you," Mrs. Qin said condescendingly. "But I'm sorry, you have a niece with a corrupt character. In order to get her to come out, I have no choice but to start with you."

A bodyguard stepped forward, reaching out to grab Xu Peiqing.

A hand reached out from behind, gripping the bodyguard's shoulder!

*Crack!*

The bodyguard felt his bone instantly dislocate under the violent force, and he lost all strength in an instant.

The girl had appeared silently, accompanied only by a light breeze and the rustling of falling leaves.

Xu Peiqing was shielded behind her, as if she had gained the sturdiest barrier in the world.

Mrs. Qin frowned sharply.

This was her first time meeting Ye Wanlan.

Before this, she believed that someone who played the role of a "substitute" was inherently lowly.

But the girl before her was as sharp as a sword, possessing a brilliance that made it impossible to look directly at her.

Ye Wanlan's eyes were calm. "You probably wouldn't want to know the price of touching my family."

"Oh?" Mrs. Qin laughed. "What price? You certainly have a big mouth, but unfortunately, very little capability."

Did she really think the Lin family of Jiangcheng could be equated to the Lin family of Yunjing?

She didn't know where this brute strength came from; she had no manners whatsoever!

"Forget it." Mrs. Qin waved her hand, signaling the bodyguards to stand down. "I came here for you today. My son has been in a coma for an entire week, and I am very unhappy. Tell me, if you had lived your life properly, where would the Qin family's reputation go?"

Ye Wanlan said indifferently, "When your son pushed me into the water and broke my hand, I didn't call the police to arrest him. I've already given you enough face."

Mrs. Qin's expression changed drastically. She shouted, "Say that again?!"

Sheng Yunyi's brows furrowed.

Today's Ye Wanlan was too different.

Could a person truly undergo such a massive change in temperament after experiencing life and death?

"You say I pushed you into the water and broke your hand? Do you have evidence?" Qin Xian stared directly at Ye Wanlan, his expression sinister. "How would you call the police to arrest me? Can you even catch me? How ridiculous!"

"Miss Ye, listen to me. Please don't act on impulse; calling the police won't be good for anyone." After advising Ye Wanlan, Sheng Yunyi turned to advise Qin Xian. "Ah Xian, Miss Ye might have her reasons. Let's both take a step back. I will act as a witness so this doesn't escalate."

Qin Xian grew even angrier. He said coldly, "Yunyi, you don't need to speak for her. Wasn't the last time she harmed you enough? You are kind, but she is malicious. I am asking her if she has any evidence!"