My father is the main character, but the female leads want to kill me.

It's estimated that it won't even be tomorrow; tonight, the talk of the town in Linshan City will be about the Murong family dominating the rankings.

……

In the pitch-black night sky, the silver moon hangs high, its gentle light draping the earth in a silver veil.

Lin Ran walked along the path back to the courtyard. The market she had acquired from the Murong family had been swept away tonight by her team, and all the Murong family members had been kicked out. The Murong family, who had originally wanted to dawdle, immediately led their people to retreat when they saw Lin Ran leading the team.

After the change of hands, the next step is to assign management personnel to incorporate these acquired markets into the Lin family's market system. However, time is still a bit tight, and it will take him some more time to get things sorted out. In this way, the reorganized markets can provide the Lin family with a lot of money. With money, they can continuously cultivate Lin family experts, thus making their position in Linshan City even more secure.

"I need to make the Lin family stronger so that I can go out and have fun without worry!" Lin Ran thought to himself, as the Lin family was still too weak in his eyes.

Lin Ran returned to the courtyard and saw her son, Lin Chong, pacing back and forth. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Little Chong, why are you pacing back and forth in the courtyard?"

“Father, I…” Lin Chong glanced at Lin Hongjia’s room, hesitated, thought for a moment, then quickly walked to Lin Ran’s side and whispered, “I wanted to ask Jia’er how her injuries were, but she kept saying she was fine all the way back, and then she went into her room as soon as we got back. I was a little worried. I went up and knocked on the door, but she still said she was fine and told me not to worry.”

"Ok?"

Lin Ran was stunned, his head full of question marks. Although he didn't recall this plot being in the novel, he still made a point of having Lin Chong escort Jia'er back, and even specifically instructed him to ask after her. He didn't expect Lin Chong to be turned away like this.

Son, what's gotten into your womanizing skills? Didn't you take every girl you met in the original story?

Lin Ran waved her hand and said helplessly, "Xiao Chong, you should go back and rest. I'll go check on Jia'er!"

"Yes, Father. Remember to tell me how Jia'er is doing." Lin Chong sighed and smiled bitterly.

Today's events were a huge blow to him. If he had regained his former strength, he wouldn't have let Jia'er get hurt; instead, he would have stood in front of her to protect her. But now... No, he'd have to train extra tonight!

"Silly son, don't be sad!" Lin Ran could see what Lin Chong was thinking, so she patted him hard on the shoulder and said earnestly, "I know what happened today has been a huge blow to you, and you even hurt the girl you love, but it's okay. Father believes in your talent, and you will definitely be stronger than your father in the future."

"Father, what's wrong?" Lin Chong's handsome face flushed slightly. His father's words had suddenly exposed his thoughts, making Lin Chong a little embarrassed.

"Hahaha, so many people in the clan like Jia'er, but none of them are good enough. But I believe in you. You will definitely catch up with Jia'er in the future and gain the recognition of the forces behind Jia'er. Your talent is much stronger than mine." Lin Ran even wanted to add, "My son has the potential to be an emperor." He had always been very optimistic about Lin Chong. Moreover, Mu Qiqin had left Lin Chong a ring. Although he didn't know what was inside, it was definitely not simple.

"Father, I will definitely not let you down!" Lin Chong smiled confidently, then quickly returned to his room to meditate and cultivate.

Watching Lin Chong rush back to cultivate, Lin Ran smiled and shook her head, murmuring softly, "I hope Little Chong grows up quickly!"

After composing herself, Lin Ran walked over to Lin Hongjia's room, gently knocked on the door, and said softly, "Jia'er, it's me, Lin Ran. Open the door and let me see how your injuries are!"

"I slept!"

Lin Ran: "..."

He's learned all those tricks, hasn't he? It's infuriating to hear such perfunctory words when they're used on you!

Lin Ran suddenly thought of a plan and said in a pretentious manner, "Then I'll come see you again tomorrow. Goodnight, Jia'er!"

He also deliberately made footsteps, opening and closing his door repeatedly to make Lin Hongjia think he had gone back. He then returned to Lin Hongjia's door, thinking that if he waited a little longer, Lin Hongjia would open it. This trick always worked.

Three, two...

Before Lin Ran could even count to one in his mind, the wooden door in front of him suddenly opened. He looked at Lin Hongjia with a smile, but the next moment he was dumbfounded.

The main thing is that Lin Hongjia's appearance at this moment is really too "revealing" and too impactful. She is wearing a silk lingerie and tight pants that are currently very popular and fashionable. The light blue hollowed-out lace pattern gives her a pure yet slightly sexy look. In particular, her youthful yet gradually growing and full figure perfectly showcases her youthful vitality.

At this moment, Lin Ran really wanted to say, "Who understands, family members? Is this the charm of the female lead?" However, the hideous wound slightly above her neck on her chest was a bit of a turn-off.

"what!"

Lin Hongjia screamed. She hadn't expected Lin Ran to still be outside. Her fair face flushed instantly, and even her skin took on a faint blush. She quickly crossed her arms and turned to hide behind the door, whispering coquettishly, "Come in quickly!"

"Ah...oh!" Lin Ran was a little dazed, and followed Lin Hongjia into the room.

A moment later, Lin Chong's door across the street suddenly opened. Lin Chong looked at the empty courtyard, paused for a moment, and scratched his head.

Looking towards Lin Hongjia's room, the lights were off, which puzzled Lin Chong. He wondered, "Wasn't Father supposed to be checking on Jia'er's injuries? Where is he?"

Lin Chong didn't think much of it, assuming that his father had also been turned away, since he had just heard his father close the door and go back to his room.

Lin Chong closed the door again, returned to his bed, and continued his meditation. His biggest goal now was to become stronger, prove himself to his father, gain Jia'er's approval, and ensure that the most important person in his life would not be disappointed.

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P.S.: I wrote a little more today, about 3,600 words. I've been busy during the holiday, so I need to try my best to keep up with the updates. I'll try to write as much as I can! O(∩_∩)O haha~

Is Chapter 8 "Seeing is believing" used in this way? (Please add to your favorites)

Lin Ran suddenly realized something was off: wasn't it a little strange that he was with Lin Hongjia like this?

"Ahem..." Lin Ran coughed lightly a few times, turned her head to look at the corner of the room, and said awkwardly, "Jia'er, why don't you put on some clothes first..."

The room was dark, but the moonlight streaming in through the window made it less gloomy. Some of the moonlight shone on Lin Hongjia, making her fair and smooth skin appear even more sacred and aloof under the veil of moonlight.

Hearing Lin Ran's words, Lin Hongjia rolled her eyes at Lin Ran in embarrassment and anger. What's the point of saying this now that you've already seen it all?

But Lin Hongjia still went back to the bed to get a coat and put it on. Then she lit a candle in the room, and the dim yellow light illuminated the room. Lin Hongjia sat sideways in front of the round wooden table in the room.

Lin Ran sat down as well, and said awkwardly, "Well... Jia'er, Uncle was just concerned about you, um... understand?"

Lin Hongjia looked up at Lin Ran but didn't say anything. She had heard what Lin Ran and Lin Chong were saying outside and for some reason felt unhappy, so she didn't want to talk to Lin Ran.

"Can you tell me what's bothering you?" Lin Ran asked patiently.

"..."

There was still no response. Lin Ran scratched her head awkwardly and took out many bottles and jars from her spatial ring, placing them on the table, along with bandages and other dressing supplies.

After Lin Ran explained how to use it, she was about to stand up and leave the room because it was too awkward to stay there, when she heard Lin Hongjia's barely audible voice: "Lin Ran, can you bandage my wound?"

This time, Lin Hongjia didn't even call him "uncle," but directly addressed Lin Ran by his full name.

Lin Ran really wanted to shout, "My dear female lead, do you know what you're saying?"

He's always treated Lin Hongjia as a younger sister and his son's future wife, but it seems Jia'er is closer to him than Lin Chong now. What if this has a big impact on the future plot? Even if it doesn't, he can't do this, he's already so old!

"Jia'er, you've grown up and are a big girl now. As for me, this old man, it's not very convenient, you know?" Lin Ran couldn't be too direct about some things, it was hard to get through.

But Lin Hongjia blushed, as if she had thought of something, and said calmly, "Blindfold me and follow my instructions to bandage me."

You taught me to believe only by seeing, but if I didn't see it, doesn't that mean nothing happened? And if nothing happened, what inconvenience is there for you?

Lin Ran: "..."

Is this how you use the "seeing is believing" approach when I teach you to do it?

Lin Ran pretended not to hear and was about to leave without saying a word, but Lin Hongjia's words made him stop in his tracks: "I'll be going back soon!"

"Isn't there still a few years left?" Lin Ran couldn't help but wonder. Even if it was because of the butterfly effect he caused, it shouldn't be this fast. In the original story, Lin Hongjia didn't return until he was eighteen.

"My family hopes I can get this done sooner." Lin Hongjia shook his head helplessly and continued, "The pressure is too great, so they hope I can grow up quickly and help them."

"So how did you respond?" Lin Ran's expression turned serious as she sat back down at the table, if Lin Hongjia had left earlier.

The following plot can only be used as a reference. Lin Chong has not yet matured, so we must be wary of some opportunities appearing prematurely.

Unbeknownst to Lin Ran, Lin Hongjia's lips curled into a peculiar smile, his eyes filled with cunning and smugness, as he said calmly, "Help me heal my injuries, and I'll tell you."

Lin Ran: "..."

He felt like he had stepped into a trap, but he had no choice but to take it because Lin Hongjia couldn't go back early, otherwise his son would lose his prospective partner and his cultivation would suffer. What would happen to the rest of the story?

The room remained silent for a long time. Despite it being late autumn, the air felt stiflingly hot. After a while, Lin Ran slowly said, "Don't let it happen again!"

Lin Hongjia knew Lin Ran would agree. He picked up a light blue belt from the bed and handed it to Lin Ran. Lin Hongjia's cheeks were getting hotter and hotter, and his eyes, which were like autumn water, seemed to be shimmering with a little mist.

She knew her actions were bold, but she had to do it. Lin Ran and Lin Chong's conversation tonight made her realize that Lin Ran had always treated her as his future daughter-in-law, but that wasn't what she wanted. She wanted to be the main wife, and to do that, she first had to change Lin Ran's impression of her and make him realize that Lin Hongjia was a beautiful woman.

Lin Ran shook her head, picked up the belt to blindfold herself, and began to operate the bottles and jars according to Lin Hongjia's instructions.

This process was truly agonizing for Lin Ran. To be honest, the strip of cloth was really just like covering her eyes with a thin veil; she could still see things vaguely.

Lin Hongjia certainly knew this, but he pretended not to know. Even when he touched that heart-stirring softness, he pretended not to know. He even encouraged him to continue exploring, saying that his position was wrong. This was not right. If it was wrong again, something terrible would happen!

In short, those ten minutes felt like a journey through hell. Lin Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief after the bandages were bandaged up.

Lin Ran sat back down in her chair, quickly drank a few sips of tea, and hurriedly asked, "I'm all bandaged up now. Can you tell me how you responded?"

"Hmm, I wasn't talking about getting better, was I? I can only tell you how I'll respond once my injuries are completely healed!" Lin Hongjia put on her coat and blinked her big eyes at Lin Ran.

Lin Ran:?

Lin Ran's brain was almost fried by Lin Hongjia's words. After thinking about it carefully, it seemed that what Lin Hongjia said was indeed a cure.

Seeing Lin Ran speechless, Lin Hongjia couldn't help but smile, her face flushed and charming. But she quickly suppressed the smile, pushed Lin Ran out of the room, and said in a low voice, "Remember to come and help me with my treatment during this time. I'll tell you when I'm healed. Goodnight!"

"bump"

The door closed again, and Lin Ran couldn't help but turn around to look at Lin Hongjia's room. The candle that had been lit had gone out again, and the room returned to darkness.

Lin Ran, however, couldn't sleep. She walked out of the courtyard, looked up at the bright moon and the stars hanging in the sky, and after a long while, she couldn't help but sigh softly: "I'll talk about it tomorrow!"

……

The next day, in the clan leader's private training ground, Lin Chong joined Lin Qing'er and Lin Lan's team to undergo special training for the Body Refinement Realm.

Lin Hongjia, who was injured, was dressed in a simple light blue robe. He sat in the pavilion and looked at the people in the training ground. His eyes were especially filled with love, especially those of Lin Ran, who was staring at Lin Chong and the others with her hands behind her back.

Occasionally, she would recall the scene from last night. Even though it was the first time in her life, she felt happy and blessed.

Was her injury serious? Actually, it wasn't. She had a bunch of high-grade pills; she could easily recover completely by taking just one. So why did she do it? The answer is right in front of her, isn't it?

Lin Ran looked at the three people running on the field carrying iron blocks and shouted angrily, "Body Refining Realm is about training your physique to lay a good foundation for the future entry of battle qi into the body and the transformation into qi vortex. Only by constantly pushing your bodies can you squeeze out your body's potential and turn it into your power. Stop walking there, run the hell!"

Lin Ran casually flicked out a burst of spiritual energy, lashing out at Lin Qing'er, who was at the very back, knocking her to the ground. But Lin Qing'er didn't cry. Her red eyes glanced at Lin Hongjia, who was sitting leisurely in the pavilion, then she stood up again and ran towards Lin Chong and Lin Lan in front of her.

Watching the three running with all their might, Lin Ran focused her attention on Lin Chong. Yesterday, Lin Chong was only at the fourth level of Body Refinement, but today he had already reached the fifth level. Moreover, even while carrying an iron block that could suppress the flow of internal energy, his speed was no slower than the other two seventh-level cultivators. This was truly astonishing perseverance!

After torturing the three of them until they were unconscious, Lin Ran threw them into a medicinal bath that had been prepared in advance. Then, he immediately flew to the clan leader's private office. It wasn't that he loved his job; he wasn't that noble. He just wanted to avoid Lin Hongjia.

He felt a little embarrassed to face it. Last night, he even had a miraculous dream about Lin Hongjia, and as a result, his pants were wet this morning. He felt so guilty.

"Sigh, I'm going to be killed by this little devil sooner or later." Lin Ran slumped in the recliner in the study, looking at the ceiling and muttering to herself.

He felt he needed to correct Lin Hongjia; this was dangerous. Maybe he should go out and find a pretty girl to bring home, which would make Lin Hongjia back down and return to the main storyline, becoming the rightful mistress of Lin Chong's harem, and eventually becoming an emperor, while also helping his father along the way.

Just as Lin Ran was slacking off in the study, lost in random thoughts, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Please come in!"

Lin Ran replied, then stood up from the recliner.

The one who came in was a guard from the Lin family, holding a thick, bright red invitation card. He handed it to Lin Ran with both hands and said, "Clan leader, this was just delivered by someone from the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. They requested that we make sure it reaches you."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work!"

After receiving the thick, bright red invitation, Lin Ran sat down at her desk and opened it. The words inside were all in gold foil, and the handwriting was delicate and fresh. The name that was signed at the end seemed somewhat familiar to Lin Ran.