Chapter 136: This Is the True Head of the Lian Family

A netizen summarized all of Yun Fu’s resources after her contract termination.

They noticed that wherever Yun Fu appeared—be it in advertisements, variety shows, or TV dramas—everything exploded in popularity.

This is the true power of a star, and their influence directly reflects their commercial value.

Yun Fu’s current commercial value is on par with top-tier celebrities.

However, Yun Fu paid no mind to the online buzz. Before leaving, she took the opportunity to visit the Lian family’s old residence to see Madam Lian.

Naturally, Lian Hanqi was the one who came to pick her up.

As soon as she got out of the car, Lian Hanqi noticed the red sports car parked at the doorstep; Yun Fu also glanced at it a few times.

Lian Hanqi’s expression instantly turned cold and emotionless.

He took Yun Fu’s hand and led her inside. Hearing the voices, Madam Lian came out of the house accompanied by someone.

It was Deng Shiyu.

Yun Fu raised an eyebrow, wearing the look of someone watching a drama unfold, glancing at Lian Hanqi beside her.

Seeing their hands intertwined, Deng Shiyu’s face changed, but she quickly forced a composed smile.

Supporting Madam Lian, she walked over.

Stopping in front of Lian Hanqi, she acted as if she hadn’t noticed Yun Fu: “Hanqi, what a coincidence. I just came to see Grandma Lian. You’re back already too.”

Lian Hanqi’s face darkened as he nodded and led Yun Fu to the other side of Madam Lian. “Grandma, Xiaofu will keep you company upstairs and help check how you’re feeling.”

Madam Lian nodded repeatedly, pulling her hand free from Deng Shiyu’s grasp and clasping Yun Fu’s hand with a beaming smile. “Xiaofu, you haven’t come to see Grandma for so long. Grandma’s been worried.”

“Sorry, Grandma.”

“It’s alright, you’re here now. Come on, let’s go upstairs. Grandma has something good for you.”

Seeing Madam Lian’s completely different attitude toward her, Deng Shiyu’s face darkened considerably.

She clenched her anger, just about to follow, but Lian Hanqi stopped her.

She smiled, thinking Lian Hanqi had something to say, but was met with his deep, sharp gaze.

Of course—he treats others like that; only in front of Yun Fu does he ever show such rare gentleness.

“Hanqi…”

“Miss Deng, I believe I’ve told you not to appear before me again.”

“I—I was just…” Deng Shiyu’s face turned extremely ugly. She thought Lian Hanqi’s words before were said in anger, and after so long, considering they grew up together and the elders’ relationship, he wouldn’t hold a grudge.

But unexpectedly, he was still the same.

“No matter your reasons, don’t force me to warn you repeatedly. I don’t want the two families to fall out, but I don’t have that much patience.”

At this moment, Lian Hanqi was the very head of the Lian family who took over in his teens and fought the family through countless dangers.

Deng Shiyu’s eyes reddened, but she dared not offend him further because she knew he was truly capable of severing ties with the Deng family.

Losing cooperation from the Dengs wouldn’t affect the Lians in the slightest, but for the Dengs, losing the Lians would be like losing an arm.

Gritting her teeth, she turned and left.

Her hatred and anger toward Yun Fu surged fiercely but were suppressed deep inside.

Upstairs, Yun Fu checked Madam Lian’s health. Since the last treatment, Madam Lian’s illness had fully healed.

With proper care, she could live another ten or eight years without issue.

This time, Yun Fu brought the medicine made from the nanmu wood acquired at the last auction.

That piece of nanmu was no ordinary hemostatic remedy; it was a precious herb from ancient Europe, appearing like wood but actually a life-saving medicine.

Combined with other ingredients, it could keep one alive as long as there was breath left.

Most people at the auction only believed it was a fast-acting blood stopper.

Yun Fu took out the medicine bottle and told Madam Lian that if ever in a critical moment, she could take one pill to save her life.

Madam Lian hurriedly kept it as if it were a priceless treasure.

She then took a bracelet from her box—glowing with emerald green, a supreme imperial jade, priceless in this era.

Madam Lian handed it to Yun Fu as if it were an ordinary piece of jewelry. “Xiaofu, Grandma won’t allow you to refuse this. I wore this when I was young, around your age.”

With affection, Madam Lian fastened the bracelet onto Yun Fu’s wrist. “Grandma is old but can tell that Hanqi truly likes you. No matter what happens between you two in the future, this is Grandma’s wish.”

Madam Lian held her hand and chattered on at length.

Rarely did Yun Fu show impatience; she listened attentively and obediently.

As the conversation went on, Madam Lian mentioned Deng Shiyu and the others.

“Back when the old man was still alive, he thought Hanqi and that girl Yu Zhu seemed quite suitable, joking that if neither found the right match in the future, they could be paired.

But at that time, both were still young. Hanqi had no feelings for Yu Zhu, who made many mistakes and was sent abroad for several years by her family.

As for Deng Shiyu, her brother and Hanqi played together, so she always trailed behind them. But after her brother joined the military, she stuck close to Hanqi.

Don’t worry, Hanqi ignores them. I can tell those two girls are fickle—they’re the same kind of people, not suitable for Hanqi…”

Yun Fu listened quietly, understanding that Madam Lian feared misunderstanding. Yet she longed to say that her relationship with Lian Hanqi was not what others thought.

But each time she almost spoke, seeing the smile and love in Madam Lian’s eyes, she held back.

Until Lian Hanqi came to call them down for dinner.

Noticing the jade bracelet on Yun Fu’s wrist, Lian Hanqi’s lips curled slightly.

At the dinner table, Madam Lian spoke a lot. Yun Fu behaved so obediently that even Lian Hanqi glanced her way twice.

Guessing the reasons, a smile lit up his eyes.

Feeling teased, Yun Fu playfully nudged his foot under the table.

After dinner, Madam Lian asked the butler to turn on the TV.

The butler did so naturally—on screen was Yun Fu’s drama, “Stunning Swan.”

Madam Lian chuckled as she said, “Lately, Grandma has been enjoying this. Xiaofu looks so beautiful. Her acting is much better than the lead actors.”

Yun Fu replied, “...Thank you, Grandma.” It seemed she played a villain in it.

“Grandma, Xiaofu has a show tomorrow. I’ll take her back now.”

“All right, Xiaofu. Come see Grandma again next time.”

“Definitely.”

Under Madam Lian’s reluctant gaze, Yun Fu waved goodbye and got into the car.

As the car pulled away, she couldn’t help but glance back. Madam Lian was still standing there.