The fortune telling was so accurate that I accidentally accumulated a huge amount of merit!

Chapter 618 Heartache and Headache (2nd Update)
Yun Ran spread her hands: "I only found out recently. Besides, I'm an outsider. How was I supposed to not only have to clean up this mess, but also have a powerful father figure appear out of nowhere? There's really no way to reason with him!"

Xuan Chu knew that Yun Ran's current body was not forcibly taken over.

Since Yunran used this body, she naturally had to bear the consequences of that body.

Thinking about Yun Ran's fate and all those messy relationships, Xuan Chu felt a little sorry for Yun Ran for the first time.

If she had been lucky enough to have a different body, she wouldn't have had to worry about so many troublesome things.

Xuan Chu immediately offered a few words of comfort: "Forget it, try to think positively. At least you're young and promising now."

Yunran: ...

For the first time, I felt that someone's words of comfort sounded so grating, like something a green tea b*tch would say!
"I sincerely suggest that you add an emotional intelligence course when you raise children in Tiandao Village in the future!"

Xuan Chu ignored Yun Ran's disdain, letting it go in one ear and out the other. His core was very stable, and he wouldn't let anyone's words cause him internal strife.

On the other side, as soon as A-Ding got back, his boss slapped him on the forehead.

"You're asking for it, you good-for-nothing! You even dare to disobey the young lady's request to guard the door. If you want to die, don't drag me down with you!!!"

A-Ding didn't want anyone to see him getting beaten up like a pig by the young lady's paper doll, which is why he kept his head down.

But now, he can't take the blame.

He immediately raised his head, and just as he was about to speak, the corner of his mouth that had been slapped by the little paper doll started to ache.

"Hiss~ Brother, I didn't, don't frame me!"

The boss was furious when he saw A Ding's bruised and swollen face, which looked like a steamed bun.

He couldn't hold back his anger and roared, "Who did this! How dare they beat you up like this!"

A-Ding quickly tugged at his boss's sleeve: "Brother, keep your voice down!!!"

In the end, he couldn't withstand his boss's murderous gaze and stammered out the story.

"So, you sneaked up to the young lady's villa, got caught by her people, and then got beaten up by her magical artifact?"

A-Ding looked at his boss with some resentment. He already knew everything, so why repeat it again? Wasn't this just rubbing salt into his wounds?

"Alright, go and apply some medicine, leave the rest to me!"

As he spoke, the boss hurriedly went to report that the young lady had come to South China, which was their stronghold, and the master had to know.

Shen Jun, who was living in the dark room, paused slightly when he heard that Yun Ran had come to South China.

Although he longed to see Yunran, he had been injured by a black-robed man skilled in fire magic.

Being alive is already a blessing. Now, he can't even be exposed to sunlight, otherwise, his whole body will be burning with unbearable pain.

This dark room was built with countless manpower and resources.

He has been barely surviving until now, and if it weren't for his unwavering belief, he would have died long ago.

"Since she specifically told A-Ding to shut up, let's just pretend we don't know anything. I can't see her in my current state anyway."

After the dark room returned to silence, Shen Jun used his fingers to forcefully remove the mask from his face.

His people had found some medicine to relieve his daily pain, but recovery was too difficult; he would never be able to leave this dark room for the rest of his life.

After a long while, Shen Jun took off his mask and looked at the portrait on the desk, in which Yun Ran was smiling broadly.

Being so close to his biological daughter yet unable to see her intensified Shen Jun's hatred.

With Shen Jun's instructions, his men deliberately avoided the area around Yunran Villa. At the same time, they also intentionally or unintentionally cut off other people's access to information.

Now, news of Yun Ran's arrival in South China has been completely blocked.

While Yun Ran was enjoying her leisurely days at the seaside villa, Gu Yuan was suffering to the point of numbness.

After working for two consecutive days, Gu Yuan was finally able to rest, only to find Lin Xiang'er waiting at his door.

Her tearful appearance made his heart ache and gave him a headache.

Although he didn't know why he felt sorry for her, it didn't stop him from knowing that Lin Xiang'er had a big problem.

If it weren't for the long-term strategy of catching a big fish, he really wouldn't want to see this woman for even a second; she was too bizarre.

"Brother Lu~"

Gu Yuan and Lu Zhen switched identities, and now, in Lin Xiang'er's eyes, Gu Yuan is practically Lu-gege (Brother Lu).

The sound sent shivers down Gu Yuan's spine.

In the past, he always felt that Yunran was unwilling to call him "brother," which made him very frustrated.

Now, haha, if anyone calls him "brother" for no reason, he'll really twist their head off!
"Brother Lu, do you know where Director Gu is? I really just want to thank him for saving me."

"If he hadn't saved me like a god descending from heaven, I don't know what would have become of me. Why does he always avoid me?"

Gu Yuan immediately complained in his heart: How can I not avoid you? You're like a leech, even I can't stand you, let alone Lu Zhen who's determined to stick his innocence to the wall.

Even though he had a million complaints in his heart, Gu Yuan couldn't say them directly; he had to comfort her gently.

"Miss Lin, don't overthink it. Director Gu is just too busy."

At this moment, Gu Yuan felt incredibly fortunate that he had switched identities with Lu Zhen.

That guy has a firm Dao heart. If it were anyone else, being called "brother" so tenderly and affectionately every day, who knows if they would fall for it.

Even he dared not say that he could definitely withstand such an evil guy.

"Well, I have something to do, you should go back and rest first. I'll tell Director Gu when he gets back!"

With that, Gu Yuan took off running, not even bothering to sleep for the time being.

As Lin Xiang'er watched Gu Yuan disappear in an instant, a hint of ferocity flashed in her red eyes, causing her to stomp her foot angrily.

"Damn it, why aren't any of them taking the bait? Is the love potion not working?"

Gu Yuan searched around and when he finally saw Lu Zhen, he saw him gnawing on chicken feet and immediately became furious.

Lu Zhen, completely oblivious, grinned and said, "Boss, these chicken feet taste authentic, you should try them!"

Gu Yuan glared fiercely at Lu Zhen, then placed a plate of chicken feet in front of him and spat a few times.

"It's all covered in my saliva, now it's all mine!"

Lu Zhen: ...

"Boss, did I offend you in some way?"

Gu Yuan picked up a chicken foot, took a couple of bites, and spat out the bones in a few quick movements before saying, "So Lin Xiang'er couldn't find you, so she went to block my way again."

Lu Zhen frowned immediately, clearly disliking Lin Xiang'er. Even as bait, he was unwilling to say a single word about her.