Gu Shifang could actually be reborn in another person's body!
After the shock, he lifted a finger and gripped his throat. This time, he first removed his ring and then pushed him into the icy water.
To his surprise, the moment the other person died, the ring in his palm also vanished.
He realized Gu Shifang's rebirth was inextricably linked to the ring.
From then on, he fixated on the ring.
Every time Gu Shifang was reborn, he would kill him again...
Unexpectedly, this time the ring appeared on a young girl.
And she didn't hide it, but wore it openly around her neck.
Did she not know the significance of the ring? Or was she willing to be Gu Shifang's pawn? What was her relationship with Gu Shifang?
"Li Han!"
"Present!"
"Go investigate. I want all of An Yan's information from birth to the present day—the more detailed, the better!"
"Yes."
「Dawn.」
An Yan was still in bed when she heard a commotion outside her door.
She got up and looked out to see Lin Shang and his mother directing people to move large and small bags into the An Family's house.
A flicker of confusion passed through An Yan's eyes before she understood. The Lin Family has come to seek reconciliation, she realized.
Downstairs, the Lin mother and son were grinning so widely their faces almost seemed to crack.
After yesterday's incident, the Lin Family had become the target of public criticism, with news of various companies terminating their partnerships pouring in.
They had thought that as long as they kept their largest client, the An Family, everything would be fine. However, they then received a notice from the An Family announcing a comprehensive cancellation of all cooperation.
The reason? An Yan was the An Family's Eldest Young Miss!
This news stunned them speechless.
If they had known earlier that An Yan was the Eldest Young Miss of the An Family, why would they have bothered to ingratiate themselves with the Bai Family?
To make amends, Mrs. Lin contacted Bai Xiaoyun, offered a plethora of benefits, and orchestrated this drama of seeking forgiveness at their doorstep.
When Bai Xiaoyun pushed Uncle An out of the house, the gifts were already spread all over the ground.
Mrs. Lin smiled as if her face were about to blossom. "Mr. An, yesterday's incident was all a misunderstanding!"
"In the end, it's all my fault for being foolish. But from beginning to end, Lin Shang has only had Yanyan in his heart. If you don't believe me, ask Lin Shang!"
Lin Shang, his face etched with guilt, lowered his head. "Uncle An, it was my fault for not staying true to my feelings, which caused Yanyan to be wronged! I'm sorry!"
Honestly, Lin Shang was quite attractive, and with his guilt-ridden expression, he appeared sincere.
If Uncle An had never met Li Tianyao, and if he didn't know that Li Tianyao had already connected with An Yan, he might have considered forgiving him.
But now, with Li Tianyao as a shining example, Lin Shang simply didn't measure up in his eyes.
"No need for explanations. Xiaoyun, have Mrs. Lin's things packed up and returned."
Bai Xiaoyun placed a hand on Uncle An's shoulder. "It's better to resolve enmity than to create it. Mrs. Lin has come to apologize; at least let her see An Yan."
She leaned down and whispered into Uncle An's ear, "Think about it. Lin Shang and An Yan were childhood sweethearts. What if yesterday's incident was just An Yan acting out in a moment of anger?"
"Besides, even if Lin Shang can't compare to Li Tianyao, the Lin Family is still easier to control, wouldn't you say?"
It had to be said, Bai Xiaoyun truly understood Uncle An. With just a few words, much of his anger dissipated.
"Go call An Yan over. I won't get involved in this; you all sort it out yourselves!"
With that, he had Bai Xiaoyun push him back into the house.
Mrs. Lin and Lin Shang exchanged glances. Mrs. Lin murmured to her son, "Stay calm. As long as we pass this hurdle, our family's issues will be resolved."
A few minutes later, An Yan emerged.
Still in a hoodie and jeans, simple and refreshing. Bathed in the early morning light, she looked like a lotus flower freshly emerged from the water.
A flicker of obsession crossed Lin Shang's eyes.
Mrs. Lin's smile widened further. "Oh, Yanyan, Auntie is here to apologize to you! Yesterday was not Lin Shang's intention at all."
"It was all that Bai Zhi. She took a liking to our Lin Shang and used all sorts of schemes to make him submit."
"Alas! Our Lin Family is just a third-rate minor family in Luocheng. How could we dare to oppose a second-rate family like the Bai Family."
"Lin Shang is in great pain too. But if he didn't agree, the Bai Family would target us in countless ways."
"I was the one who forced Lin Shang to be with Bai Zhi. If you want to hate someone, hate Auntie. Lin Shang has always cherished you in his heart..."
Lin Shang watched An Yan silently, his dark eyes filled with profound guilt and the forbearance of someone suffering a terrible injustice.
His acting is so good, it's a real shame he's not in the entertainment industry! An Yan mused.
However, I'm not here to watch their performance. Since crushing the Stone Carving automatically taught me the Divination Technique, then if I... no, if I give Lin Shang a good beating, could I also master some other Techniques? But where should I start?
Since she remained silent, Mrs. Lin's monologue began to falter. She shot a look at Lin Shang.
Having performed for so long without An Yan yielding, Lin Shang couldn't help a surge of resentment.
If An Yan hadn't hidden her identity, would I be in this predicament?
But now, the Lin Family needed An Yan. For the sake of his family, he could only swallow his pride.
"An Yan, what happened yesterday was my fault!" After speaking, he once again fixed her with his deeply affectionate gaze.
Yet, An Yan still didn't respond.
Seeing the atmosphere grow awkward, Mrs. Lin had to take the lead again. "Oh, what's all this about fault? Wasn't it all just a misunderstanding?"
"Yanyan, dear, since you're the Eldest Young Miss of the An Family, why didn't you say so before?"
"If you had revealed your identity sooner, this whole issue with the Bai Family would never have happened!"
An Yan looked up in surprise, her dark, limpid eyes meeting Mrs. Lin's. "Are you blaming me?"
Under her gaze, Mrs. Lin inexplicably found herself unable to continue.
Lin Shang frowned. "Yanyan, no one is blaming you! Regardless of why you hid your identity, it's all out in the open now. Let's just be together properly from now on!"
I've already humbled myself this much. If An Yan still doesn't forgive me, she's truly tactless, he thought.
Unexpectedly, An Yan laughed. "Why should I get back together with you? I have a better fiancé now. He's richer than you, more powerful than you, better-looking than you, and has a better physique than you!"
"I hear that with just a lift of his finger, your Lin Family could be wiped out, reduced to ashes."
"So, please tell me, why should I forsake a man ten thousand times better than you to reconcile with a scumbag who once betrayed me?"
「Next door.」
The dignified and aloof man couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle.
The morning sun, slanting in from the side, cast his handsome features in even sharper, colder lines, like a deity high above.
The conceited Lin Shang, hearing An Yan's assessment of him, his face instantly darkened.
"An Yan!"
Mrs. Lin glanced around. With Uncle An's departure, the An family members had all discreetly withdrawn, leaving not even a servant outside.
Mrs. Lin suddenly felt her confidence surge. Assuming the air of an elder, she put on a stern face. "Auntie has said so much; didn't you hear any of it? It has nothing to do with Lin Shang. Auntie forced him..."
An Yan's dark eyes shifted to Lin Shang's face. "So, not only are you a scumbag, but you're also a mama's boy?"
Her disdainful expression made Lin Shang's face contort with anger. Yet, this was the An Family's estate, and he dared not even show his temper. He could only suppress his voice, saying, "An Yan, if you hadn't hidden your identity, none of this would have happened!"
An Yan scoffed. "If I hadn't hidden my identity as the An Family's Eldest Young Miss, how would I have known you were actually so two-faced?"
Just as Lin Shang was about to retort, Mrs. Lin grabbed his arm, desperately signaling him with her eyes. "Lin Shang, watch your tone!"