Banquet Invitation
Lin Yu considered himself to know Fu Luo quite well.
Although Fu Luo is a complete coward most of the time, there are times when this coward can become unusually tough.
When Fu Luo realizes that yielding is useless, he will go to the other extreme, becoming almost insanely tough and showing a very "willing to risk everything" attitude.
Another one is...
When Fu Luo realizes that he is actually in a "superior" and "dominant" position, he becomes exceptionally arrogant.
It is commonly known as "a dog relying on its master's power" or "unforgiving even when it is in the right."
The current conditions apply to both situations simultaneously.
Therefore, given Fu Luo's behavior pattern, it's not unreasonable for me to stand up for myself now.
After Lin Yu uttered those harsh words, Nightless Sky Huo Le's momentum weakened somewhat.
She looked at Lin Yu and explained her behavior in a low voice, "I'm sorry, I just lost control a little."
"Out of control... What will your mother say if she sees you out of control? Can someone who's out of control be a good Family Head of the Nightless Sky Family?"
Lin Yu also stood up.
Nightless Sky Huo Le was of average height for an ordinary woman, but now that Lin Yu had stood up, she had to look up at Lin Yu.
In terms of imposing presence, Nightless Sky Huo Le couldn't help but appear even shorter.
"What you say makes sense, but..."
"I don't want to hear your explanation," Lin Yu interrupted her, adjusting his hat. "Don't explain. Next time, control your emotions."
"You agree with what you said," Lin Yu took a step forward, almost pressing himself against Nightless Sky Huo Le, "We are indeed in the same boat, with no one to rely on but each other. But that's precisely why you mustn't disappoint me, Nightless Sky Huo Le."
"You absolutely cannot make mistakes, you cannot break down, you cannot lose control; you must be perfect at all times and in all places."
Lin Yu spoke seriously, Nightless Sky Huo Le's body trembled slightly.
Did you hear me?
The eyelashes of the Nightless Sky Huo Le trembled, like the quivering of a pine branch bent under the weight of snow as it bounced back.
"I understand, Sherlock."
She responded in a low voice, but Lin Yu did not let her off the hook.
Lin Yu reached out and grabbed Nightless Sky Huo Le by the cheek, not by the neck.
Nightless Sky Huo Le was clearly not prepared for this, and a look of fear appeared on his face.
"How dare you, Sherlock, even with Mother's favor..."
"You are still weak, still foolish, Nightless Sky Huo Le," Lin Yu said coldly. At this moment, the balance of power had completely shifted. "Don't show that expression, don't say those words."
The interruption of the Nightless Sky Huo Le made him even more anxious.
But in this critical moment, she suddenly seemed to Leng Jing down, and with one hand grasped the hand that Lin Yu was using to pinch her.
"Let me go!"
Nightless Sky Huo Le spoke, he then twisted Lin Yu's hand.
Lin Yu didn't put in much effort to resist, letting Nightless Sky Huo Le twist his hand behind his back.
He winced in pain, but then laughed, "That's right, that's more like it, more like the head of the household. Remember that feeling."
Lin Yu said it with a loud laugh.
Nightless Sky Huo Le released his grip.
Seeing Lin Yu clutching his hand and grimacing, Nightless Sky Huo Le showed a pained expression.
"Why are you so aggressive today...? What have you been through lately?"
"Because time is more pressing, Miss Nightless Sky Huo Shu just tried to win me over while she was taking a bath," Lin Yu said calmly. "The Saint Orchid Family meeting is about to be held, and I've returned from the Outer City ... Someone has issued a commission to assassinate the steward of the Saint Orchid Family's Third Son."
Nightless Sky Huo Le exclaimed in surprise, "Has the struggle within the Saint Orchid Family reached this point? They're even resorting to the power of the Outer City!"
"So, you only came back today in President Paris's car... Are you worried that the Nightless Sky Huo Shu and other families are in contact with him?"
Lin Yu nodded slowly. Regardless of how Nightless Sky Huo Le came to this conclusion, he would not deny it.
"That's right, but at least Paris is still trustworthy. I have some grudges and disagreements with him before, and we need to resolve them now that we're in a crisis," Lin Yu said, feigning a headache. "This is the most turbulent time for the City That Never Sleeps. You can't afford to make any mistakes, not even the slightest one."
"The commissions from the Outer City aren't just about the steward of the Saint Orchid Family," Lin Yu said in a low voice. "There's even a possibility that assassination commissions have already been made targeting the Five Great Noble Families themselves."
Nightless Sky Huo Le's expression changed slightly. "Who dares to be so bold?"
"I don't know, but you still need to be extremely careful."
Lin Yu said solemnly, "This is also the main reason I came to see you today. Commoner and bandits dare not lay a hand on Royal Nobles, but if they have other Royal Nobles behind them, things will be different."
As he spoke, Nightless Sky Huo Le nodded earnestly.
"I understand, I understand..."
She looked at Lin Yu, narrowing her eyes. "There are some things you can't say too explicitly, but I know."
"If necessary... I will consider having someone kill the other competitors directly."
Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."
"Oh, right, there's one more thing... Isn't your sister's birthday coming up soon?"
"The Nightless Sky Fire Apricot? Why are you asking about her?"
"Nightless Sky Huo Le said unexpectedly."
"I'm going to her Birthday Banquet. Do you have an invitation? And what would be a suitable gift to bring?"
Lin Yu asked naturally.
Nightless Sky Huo Le frowned and said, "There's no need. Although Nightless Sky Fire Apricot is about to come of age, her strange personality poses no threat to me at all. You don't need to worry about her... Besides, even if she and Huo Shu the same biological father, their relationship isn't good."
"To be honest, I think it would be better to let her live—at least we wouldn't have to make an example of her first."
Lin Yu was deeply shocked by what he heard from Nightless Sky Huo Le.
These Noble really don't have a strong sense of "family ties"!
She had just reminded the Nightless Sky Huo Le that someone had posted an "assassination request," and she immediately connected it to eliminating the other heirs, showing how quick she was to understand.
Now, when he mentions the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, Nightless Sky Huo Le's subconscious reaction is that he wants to kill her.
Noble are indeed born political animals!
"Is it possible that I'm simply attending her Birthday Banquet, Xingyi Socializing as a guest of the Nightless Sky Family?"
Lin Yu said earnestly.
Nightless Sky Huo Le looked at Lin Yu: "So, you didn't intend to use this coming-of-age ceremony to kill someone?"
"Absolutely not."
Lin Yu said solemnly.