Chapter 24: I, Ling Qiong, Will Transfer the Money! (24)

Lu Wenchi once again returned to the trending topics.
He had suddenly faded into obscurity before, but now, even though his new drama hadn’t begun filming, he managed to stay atop the trending lists every day.
This uncanny luck had bystanders utterly amazed, eager to ask him how he felt about it.
Lu Wenchi himself had no particular feelings—he simply wanted to focus on acting.
…
Ling Qiong refused to return to the Su family, and the Su family didn’t come looking for her either.
At first, perhaps they didn’t know where she was, but after a while, plenty of people must have seen her.
It shouldn’t have been difficult to find her.
Since the Su family hadn’t made any effort, Ling Qiong assumed they had decided not to acknowledge her as their illegitimate daughter.
Unexpectedly, the Su family suddenly sent someone to find her.
After weighing her options, Ling Qiong decided to return and inherit the family business.
With the legitimate heiress having stepped down, only she—the chosen one—remained…
Ling Qiong, the Chosen One, smiled in a manner that was slowly becoming twisted.
…
Ling Qiong returned to the Su home accompanied by their messenger. Father Su sat alone in the living room, his expression thunderous and the atmosphere heavy.
The moment Ling Qiong stepped through the door, Father Su spoke, “If I hadn’t sent someone to find you, you wouldn’t have come back, would you?”
Ling Qiong stood obediently. “You seem so angry when you see me. If I came back, wouldn’t I just be making you angry? It wouldn’t be good for your health.”
The girl addressed him politely, her voice soft and sweet, her manner seemingly impeccable.
Yet Father Su was infuriated, his anger rising rapidly. “So, you mean not coming back is for my own good?”
Ling Qiong denied it innocently, “I didn’t say that.” After all, he had said it himself.
Smack—
Father Su slammed his palm on the table. “Do you realize how much damage and loss your refusal to marry has caused this family?”
When she had run away and refused to return, Father Su had frozen all her cards and kept her documents at home, thinking she’d come back within a few days.
But not only did days pass—months went by without a trace of her.
And rumor had it she was doing perfectly well.
She hadn’t suffered as he’d imagined.
If he hadn’t sent someone after her, she would never have considered coming back.
“Dad, it wasn’t running away from marriage—it was canceling the engagement,” Ling Qiong corrected him.
Father Su angrily grabbed something from the table and hurled it at her. “And now you argue with me! The Su family raised you all these years, just so you could irritate me?”
Ling Qiong deftly dodged the ‘weapon’ thrown at her, smiling with upturned lips. “It wasn’t to sell your daughter, either. Besides, you’re my biological father. Raising me is your responsibility.”
If you can’t control yourself in the beginning, at least take responsibility for your child’s future.
There’s nothing wrong with that.

Father Su glared, pointing at her nose and shouting, “What did you just say? Su Miaomiao, what nonsense are you spouting!!”
“Do you know how many people dream of marrying into the Shen family? They’re wealthy and powerful. You’d be the young mistress, living a life of luxury! How have they wronged you? What more could you want?!”
Ling Qiong tilted her head, “If the Shen family is so wonderful, why don’t you marry into it yourself?”
What happened to the original protagonist after entering the Shen family?
Was that luxury?
What kind of twisted luxury was that?
Father Su: “…”
What outrageous, rebellious talk!
Father Su’s face darkened. He produced a feather duster from somewhere and waved it threateningly at Ling Qiong.
But Ling Qiong wasn’t foolish enough to stand still and be beaten.
In an instant, the living room erupted into chaos, lively and tumultuous.
Father Su, now middle-aged, couldn’t keep up with her energy. After two rounds, he was out of breath.
Leaning on the table, he gasped, “What have you learned outside all this time? Forgotten all the rules of the house? Come here.”
Ling Qiong rolled her eyes from across the table, “If I come over, wouldn’t I get hit? Do I look like an idiot?”
Father Su: “…”
Dizzy with rage, he pulled out a chair and sat down to compose himself.
Ling Qiong sat down as well, cupping her face. “Dad, your stamina isn’t what it used to be. Should I sign you up for a fitness class? Work towards those eight-pack abs?”
At his age, Father Su already sported a bit of a belly. The mention of eight-pack abs hit a nerve, prompting him to fling the feather duster at her.
It brushed past Ling Qiong’s head, striking the glass behind her.
Father Su pointed at Ling Qiong, gritting his teeth, “I won’t argue about what’s happened. In a few days, there’s a banquet. You’ll come with me.”
He seemed worried he’d be angered to death here, so he left immediately after speaking.
Ling Qiong scratched her chin, unsure what Father Su was up to.
But it didn’t matter. She’d returned to inherit the family business—she’d play along for now.
NPCs, after all—if you don’t cooperate, how can you receive the quests you want?
Ling Qiong, veteran gamer: I understand, I understand.
…
Ling Qiong didn’t see Mother Su at the villa. After asking the maids, she learned that Mother Su had been in a poor mood since Su Qiyi passed away.
The engagement fiasco had made things even worse.
Now she was away seeking peace and recuperation, and wouldn’t return for some time.
Mother Su had never been harsh with the original protagonist in terms of material needs. She simply ignored her, acting as if she didn’t exist—a case of out of sight, out of mind.
The banquet was three days later. Ling Qiong refused Father Su’s offer to pick her up, instead driving herself in her flashy sports car.
Upon arrival, she realized Father Su had brought her for a ‘matchmaking’ session.

…Is selling daughters addictive?
After the debacle with the Shen family, Father Su couldn’t shamelessly persist.
So finding someone new became the priority.
Father Su: “You’re not getting any younger. The Su family has raised you all these years—it’s time for you to contribute to the family.”
“I’m happy to help.”
Father Su relaxed hearing this.
But his relief was short-lived, as her next words unsettled him again.
“When do you think I can inherit the family business? I’m ready anytime—it’s up to you.” The girl smiled sweetly, her eyes curved. “I’m fully prepared!”
Father Su’s thoughts raced.
You?
You?
You?
Father Su’s tone was odd. “You want to inherit the family business?”
“Aren’t I your only daughter now? What’s wrong with me inheriting? Or… do you have another illegitimate child?”
At this, the girl looked genuinely surprised.
Father Su’s mouth twitched, and he wished he could dunk her in the nearby pond to clear her head.
Was this something she should say?
Was this even human speech?!
With so many people around, Father Su suppressed his anger. “Do you even understand the company’s operations? When I asked you to intern, what did you say? When I told you to learn management, how many days did you stick it out?”
Now, she dared to talk about inheriting the business.
If she took over, the business would probably collapse in days.
“People change, Dad. I’m still young—there’s time to work hard!” Ling Qiong clenched her fist, determination shining in her eyes.
“Enough nonsense.” Father Su didn’t believe her. “Come meet these people with me. If you act up again, see how I deal with you.”
“Think about it, Dad. I’m a premium stock—well worth investing in.”
“Don’t walk so fast!”
“I really can do it!!”
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Only one chapter today, hehe, sending love~