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Chapter 69 You can actually talk to me?! (2nd update)
Seeing Yun Ran's gaze fall on the old turtle, the servant quickly introduced, "This was bought by the principal a few years ago when he was taking a walk."

It was caught and almost eaten, but when it saw the principal, it kept kowtowing to him for help. The principal thought the turtle was intelligent and bought it.

They've been fed and cared for well all these years, making them very easy to care for. They only go out for walks in the evenings or when the principal is home on holiday.

After saying that, the maid muttered to herself: Why did she come out so early today? Does she know there's a happy occasion at home?

Yun Ran chuckled. This guy is indeed intelligent. After all, he has developed sentience and not only identifies himself as a member of the Du family, but also knows how to mock people!

Old Turtle was just casually making a couple of comments and taking the opportunity to stretch his muscles.

There have been more people coming to our house these past few days, and it's been quite noisy, which has disrupted its biological clock. However, considering that today is the little master's special day, it's not bothered by it.

But as soon as he stretched his neck, Old Turtle inexplicably felt a chill on his neck. The weather was quite nice though.
Yunran saw rows of clothes, picked out a set of designer casual wear for the two of them, and then waited outside with the maid.

After they changed, their demeanor was completely different; at least they looked normal.

Yun Jingyang is currently in the study 'discussing' with the principal.

Principal Du is a man who is truly capable when it comes to getting things done, but when it comes to being cunning, he's as slippery as an eel.

“Young Master Yun, it’s not that I’m unwilling to help. After all, you were once a student of Xinghua. It’s just that Nangong has his own principles, as you should have experienced before.”

The fact that Yun Jingyang was able to come to the Du family and help with introductions was already a favor he was doing for Yun Ran's sake; there was no more to it.

Although he had asked, and Nangong would certainly give him face, the Yun family wasn't worth asking his old classmate for help.

Yun Jingyang was mentally prepared for this before he came, but he was not discouraged by the rejection.

At least now I have the opportunity to meet Professor Nangong.

It's a pity that we didn't get to connect with someone like Principal Du right away.

Who would have thought that Principal Du had so many hidden connections? No wonder he has been able to hold the position of principal of Xinghua for so many years.

President Du has classmates in many of the top ten universities in the country and many national-level research institutes, and they are all big names in the field.

"I understand, but thank you very much, Principal. My sister will be staying at Xinghua for the next few years, so I'll have to trouble you to take good care of her."

"If you need financial support in the future, Principal, you can contact the Yun family directly."

Mentioning Yunran warmed up the atmosphere considerably, which had been somewhat subdued.

"Ranran has been kind to my two sons, and I will definitely take good care of her."

When the principal refused to accept the offer of financial support, Yun Jingyang did not press the matter further, but simply got up to take his leave and left the study.

Many people have already arrived at the Du family villa, and Yun Jingyang will not miss the opportunity to make friends with these big shots who hold a lot of patents.

Yunran found an opportunity, avoiding the others, and located the old turtle hiding in the corner.

The little leather shoe on his foot lightly kicked the old turtle: "Old man, you actually dared to call me an idiot just now, are you tired of living!"

The old turtle hadn't taken Yun Ran seriously at all; when her little leather shoes kicked at him, he simply pulled his head back calmly.

But it never expected that Yunran could understand its words and even converse with it.

The head that had just retracted peeked out again, its eyes revealing a shock that was almost human-like. "You...you...you can actually talk to me!!!"

"Otherwise what? You're clever enough to find yourself a long-term meal ticket, but you're a turtle that's developed intelligence, you're a great tonic!"

The turtle was terrified. It had only enjoyed so many peaceful years; was it going to be eaten?

Several of its predecessors were eaten, their shells even ground into powder.

Just as it was about to cry for help, Yun Ran cast a concealment spell with one hand and sent it into its body.

The old turtle felt as if there were golden ripples inside its body.

"People come and go at the principal's house, and there's no guarantee that they're all ordinary people. This Concealment Technique can hide the aura of your awakened intelligence. In the eyes of outsiders, you'll just be an ordinary old turtle."

"You'd better watch yourself! Don't keep making that stupid face. If someone sees you like that, you're finished. Even sentient beings that are about to gain intelligence will find it very harmful!"

Old Turtle thought he was going to die, but to his surprise, this woman was quite kind~
【Who are you.】

"I will not change my name or surname, Yunran!"

The old turtle felt that the name sounded familiar, but it just couldn't remember it now.
As Yun Ran turned to leave, she saw Xie Xuzhi standing in the passageway not far away, looking at her with a meaningful expression.

When did you get here?

She hadn't even sensed Xie Xuzhi's presence. It seemed this guy was carrying a treasure, and a very precious one at that, capable of completely concealing his aura.

"I've been here for a while now. Oh, I saw you teaching that old turtle a lesson."

Yunran: ...

But she wasn't worried that Xie Xuzhi would set his sights on this old turtle. Given Xie Xuzhi's status and position, these ordinary sentient beings were no match for him.

Xie Xuzhi glanced at the old turtle before looking away.

However, he secretly thought that this old turtle was quite lucky to have met Yun Ran, a person with an open and honest heart.

"Aren't you a member of the Xie family? This family reunion banquet of the Du family is not something you should be bothered by."

"I'm just an extra today."

Yun Ran's face immediately showed a disbelieving expression. When did the Xie family become mere supporting characters? They hated Versailles the most!
However, she wasn't the type to expose others, so she immediately flashed a professional smile and turned to leave.

The Du family villa was bustling with activity. From afar, Yun Jingyang could be seen flitting about like a 'butterfly', making friends everywhere.

Yunran went to the self-service area to get some food and planned to find a quiet place to sit down and eat slowly when she heard a clear female voice.

"So you're the one who told Dad I'm not his daughter?"

Du Qianqian glared at Yun Ran with hatred. From being the apple of her eye to being in this awkward situation, it was naturally hard for a thirteen-year-old girl to accept.

Yun Ran showed no remorse and said frankly, "It's me."

"You're having a hard time, so you come here to ruin my life. How could you be so mean!"

(End of this chapter)