"This matter is beyond our comprehension," Han Yunhai waved his hand. "You don't need to be so concerned. The affairs of the Ghost Sect are not simple."
Xiao Bailong quickly nodded, not daring to say more, feeling a sense of helplessness within.
Inside the Tianfu Courtyard, Granny Guihua had prepared dinner. Lin Ke sat on the sofa, gazing out the window, his heart filled with worry.
He had parted ways with Lu Fan due to the obstruction of three individuals, and he was unsure of the current situation.
As he was worrying, familiar footsteps sounded, and Lu Fan arrived at the villa.
"Brother Lu Fan, you're here!"
Lin Ke rushed forward, his face beaming with joy. He had been quite worried, and only upon seeing Lu Fan did he finally feel at ease.
Granny Guihua brought the dinner into the living room, smiling. "You're finally here. Go wash your hands and come eat!"
Lin Ke and Lu Fan exchanged a smile and headed towards the restroom. They soon arrived at the dining table.
Looking at the table full of dishes, Lin Ke felt quite content. "Granny, is today a special occasion? You've prepared such delicious food." Su Dan Novel Network.
"It is indeed a special day!" Granny Guihua smiled and took out a jade pendant. "Xiao Ke, you wore this jade pendant when you were a child. Now that you've grown so big, it's time to give it to you!"
"Is this for me?" Lin Ke's face was filled with happiness. "Thank you, Granny. But what kind of day is it today? You've cooked so many good dishes."
"Eighteen years ago today, I found you in the ruins. You were so frail back then, I even worried I wouldn't be able to raise you," Granny Guihua said. "Fortunately, I didn't give up, or I would regret it for the rest of my life."
Lin Ke sat in his chair, his expression shifting slightly. The events of many years ago seemed to have a profound impact on him.
Gazing at the jade pendant in his hand, Lin Ke touched it and then said with surprise, "One 'Lin' and one 'Ke,' one on the front and one on the back! No wonder my name is Lin Ke."
"That's right, your name is on this jade pendant," Granny Guihua nodded. "After so many years, I thought someone would be able to find you through your name, but I never expected that it would ultimately be impossible."
"Granny, no matter what, you raised me. Even if my parents come to find me, you are still my dearest Granny," Lin Ke said earnestly.
Granny Guihua's eyes were clouded, and her heart was filled with complex emotions. She longed for Lin Ke's parents to find him, but she was also reluctant to part with Lin Ke.
"Granny, why is today so grand? Has someone arrived?" Lu Fan asked with a smile. "And is it related to Lin Ke's affairs?"
"Indeed!"
Granny Guihua nodded. "Someone has indeed arrived, but they are not yet certain. They will send someone over tomorrow morning!"
"It seems my thoughts were correct!" Lu Fan nodded. "Xiao Ke, congratulations."
"I was raised by Granny since I was little. Even if my biological parents come, I will never go with them," Lin Ke said solemnly. "Besides, I still have Brother Lu Fan!"
"Don't worry, even if your biological parents come, they won't be able to take you away," Lu Fan smiled. "After all, we are family!"
Lin Ke nodded firmly, his joy growing, especially at Lu Fan's words.
The next morning, a car drove up, and an old man slowly alighted, arriving at the Tianfu Courtyard. He looked at Lin Ke with joy in his eyes. "You look so much like him, truly so much like him!"
Lin Ke was bewildered and looked at the old man. "Like whom?"
"Like the Patriarch, of course!"
Uncle Wu quickly said, his eyes filled with joy. "Miss, please come back with me! The Patriarch is waiting for you in the family. I never expected that after so many years, you would be so graceful and elegant."
"You can go back. I am not your Miss," Lin Ke stated directly. "Moreover, if he truly cared about me, he would have come to pick me up long ago. Why would he send someone?"
"Miss, please don't misunderstand. The Patriarch is currently busy with important matters and specifically sent me to welcome you," Uncle Wu said repeatedly. "If you come back with me now, the Patriarch will surely be overjoyed."
"As I said before, I cannot leave so easily!" Lin Ke stated directly. "Furthermore, I have been living away from home for many years, and I have my own family. You should go back."
"Miss, please don't be willful. The Lin family is a prominent family, and now that your brother has passed away, you will become the head of the Lin family," Uncle Wu said earnestly. "You must not be capricious."
"I have no interest in that!" Lin Ke said without hesitation. "I have my own family now. You should leave as soon as possible."
"Miss..." Uncle Wu wanted to say more, but Lin Ke walked directly into the villa.
"Please, everyone," Lu Fan made a gesture, as if ushering them out.
He had originally wanted Lin Ke to return to his parents' side, but the people from the Lin family seemed insincere. Lu Fan would not allow Lin Ke to suffer any grievances.
"Young man, this is Miss Lin. Please look after her," Uncle Wu said to Lu Fan, taking out a stack of money. "She has suffered a lot over the years. Thank you for your care!"
"Does the dignified Lin family have such meager means?" Lu Fan tugged at the banknotes. "You should keep this money yourselves!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent; he had no intention of accepting the money.
He was not short of money at all, and with the Lin family showing such little sincerity, he would never let Lin Ke go with them.
Granny Guihua was anxiously watching from the living room and looked at Lin Ke. "Your father sent someone to pick you up. If you miss this opportunity, you might not get another chance!"
"Granny, in my heart, you will always be my family. I will never abandon you," Lin Ke said, tears streaming down his face.
Granny Guihua's body trembled, and her heart was also deeply moved.
"Miss, I will go and inform the Patriarch immediately and ask him to come and invite you personally!"
After saying this, Uncle Wu left with a few people, his expression appearing somewhat awkward.
Under normal circumstances, if he offered money to Lu Fan, Lu Fan would have been extremely grateful. He never expected Lu Fan to be so indifferent, not caring about his money at all.
"Uncle Wu, are we returning now?" a man asked. "The journey back and forth is long. If the Patriarch finds out, perhaps..."
"This is his own daughter. If she is unwilling to come, then this old man can do nothing," Uncle Wu smiled faintly. "After all, we cannot control such matters!"
The men nodded to each other, agreeing with this statement.
Lin Ke was, after all, abandoned. Now that the Lin family Patriarch was flourishing, and he wanted to find Lin Ke, he naturally had to show great sincerity.
Meanwhile, in the living room, Lin Ke sat on the sofa, his gaze firm.
"Brother Lu Fan, I don't want to go!" Lin Ke looked at Lu Fan.