### Chapter 42: He Can Really Make Me Cry to d*ath
Yun Zhongtian was a bit bewildered by his son.
Even though he worried Yun Zhonghe couldn’t handle himself with women, at least those two were rare gems in the world. If Yun Zhonghe claimed they were just friends, not even a lightning bolt would make Yun Zhongtian believe it.
I mean, why be so enthusiastic about their company if you’re not interested in their… assets?
“Zhonghe, why exactly is—”
“Here it comes.” Yun Zhonghe anticipated his father’s inquiry.
Taking a deep breath, Yun Zhonghe slowly rose and stated seriously, “Father, our Yun family became the largest family in Cangzhou City not because of scheming but because our ancestors defended Cangzhou with their bl**d and sweat, building our reputation among the people. It’s this recognition that makes our family a heavyweight in Cangzhou!”
“And Lin Zhongyu’s mother was also a martyr who sacrificed for the defense of Cangzhou. Nowadays, people only remember the Yun family, but if it were just the Yun family, how could Cangzhou endure all these years? It’s the countless unsung heroes who really contributed!”
“Even if these people are forgotten, we, the Yun family, cannot forget! My bl**d flows with the legacy of the Yun family; I have the responsibility to care for the orphans left behind by these martyrs!”
“So when you ask me why I take such care of Lin Zhongyu, the answer is simple: because I’m a Yun! I can’t let the Yun family down!”
His words struck the ground with force, leaving Yun Zhongtian speechless.
This level of awareness is staggering!
Yun Zhongtian stared at his only son, his tears welling up, and his eyes were slightly red.
For decades, he worked hard outside to uphold the dignity of Cangzhou and avoid sullying the name of the Yun family.
Now, his son had finally inherited this spirit, stirring emotions in him that made him want to immediately pass on the family leadership to his fine boy.
“Good! Good! This is the bloodline of the Yun family! This is my son, Yun Zhongtian!”
With tears in his eyes, Yun Zhongtian nodded vigorously.
Yun Zhonghe sneaked a peek at his father’s response and, seeing him deeply moved, decided it was time to strike.
“Father, I need to discuss something important. Can you give me another spot for the Yun family?”
As the top family in Cangzhou City, the Yun family was scheduled to test last in the afternoon.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Yun Zhonghe had acted first and informed his father later. Fortunately, Yun Zhongtian was open-minded and didn’t hold it against him.
However, every spot was vital for the family’s development, so he should at least discuss it with his father first.
“What do you want another spot for?” Yun Zhongtian frowned, confused.
“Oh, I just want it for myself.”
“Wait, didn’t I already arrange everything for you?”
Yun Zhonghe was different; Yun Zhongtian had already paved the way for him to directly join the Xuantian Sect. He was on a different track.
Yun Zhonghe proposed to save this backdoor for other qualified family members, while he, with his average talent and cultivation level, should just take the normal path.
“I mean, I’m still the Young Master of the Yun family. Using the backdoor would be embarrassing! Once I join the sect, being pointed at would feel awful. I want to join honorably!”
At first, Yun Zhongtian disagreed, but Yun Zhonghe’s persistent nagging and 21st-century-style reasoning wore him down, leading him to agree reluctantly.
But he set three rules: Yun Zhonghe must not do anything to disgrace the Yun family’s reputation or the Xuantian Sect’s face, and if he fails the assessment, he would still have to go through the backdoor.
Yun Zhonghe eagerly nodded in agreement.
Before saying goodbye, Yun Zhonghe also asked his father for a magical treasure, and once he got it, he left, satisfied.
“Young Master, how did it go? Why are you taking so long?” Tao Jiu’er had been waiting outside for a while, worried that things weren’t going smoothly between him and Yun Zhongtian.
But when Yun Zhonghe flashed her a sign of confidence, indicating he was as steady as a rock and had everything under control, Tao Jiu’er breathed a sigh of relief.
“Everything is prepared! Just wait and see how I perform this afternoon! Hehehe!”
Yun Zhonghe’s face broke into a cunning grin, worthy of a villain.
……
Afternoon.
The halted selection ceremony resumed.
Thanks to the morning’s experience, the afternoon tests proceeded with much greater efficiency.
In just half an hour, it was the Yun family’s turn.
Yun Zhongtian respectfully handed over the revised list to Master Youyue, who instinctively began reading it aloud.
“Yun family, Yun Zhonghe, step up for testing… Hmm?”
With Master Youyue’s puzzled voice, everyone suddenly realized something.
Wasn’t Yun Zhonghe supposed to take the backdoor?
“What’s up with this? The Young Master of the Yun family is entering through the front door instead of the back?”
“That’s quite normal; the front door is much more comfortable!”
“No way, the backdoor is tighter. You can go in without a cover…”
“Wait, what doors are you all talking about?!”
It seemed two people with a completely different vibe had sneakily joined the crowd.
Well, just ignore them.
“Seems like the Young Master of the Yun family is looking for a superiority complex.”
“Hold on, let’s see. Maybe there’s a surprise in store.”
Onlookers chattered, planning to watch for a bit.
“What’s going on, Yun brother?” Lin Zhongyu, standing in line with the Yun family, felt a little confused. She had heard some gossip in the rest area today about Yun Zhonghe’s discussion with his father. Perhaps this was part of a grand strategy.
But no matter what Yun Zhonghe did, she trusted him unconditionally.
“He’s protecting you, you know.”
Just then, Tao Jiu’er, who had appeared out of nowhere, suddenly leaned in close to Lin Zhongyu and whispered.
“Huh?”
Lin Zhongyu was taken aback, her golden eyes sparkling with curiosity as she looked at Tao Jiu’er.
She had a vague memory of Tao Jiu’er, who seemed to be Yun Zhonghe’s personal maid. They had bumped into each other a few times, but for some reason, she always had an underwhelming presence, like she was there but also invisible.
Having grown up with Yun Zhonghe, Tao Jiu’er understood his intentions all too well. She knew he was trying to win Lin Zhongyu’s favor and thought it was her duty as an older sister to lend a hand.
Let’s give him a little boost!
After learning many details from Tao Jiu’er, ripples of realization began to spread in Lin Zhongyu’s beautiful eyes!
……
Yun Zhonghe had no intention of sharing his true intentions with Lin Zhongyu.
After all, his goal this time was merely to prevent Lin Feng from causing trouble. If Lin Zhongyu couldn’t enter the Xuantian Sect, the storyline wouldn’t unfold properly.
Though he also hoped to boost Lin Zhongyu’s favorability, revealing all these plans would make it seem like he had ulterior motives, and that’s just not his style.
Anyway, his favorability should suffice for now—missing a chance to boost it again wouldn’t hurt.
