C44 Grandma's Terrifying Gift for Meeting!!

"Cousin Qiang, Lin Chen doesn't know any better. Please don't stoop to his level."

"Besides, today is Grandpa's birthday. Making a scene would be embarrassing for everyone."

Ann Lan cast a complex glance at Lin Chen before turning to Sun Qiang with an apologetic look.

Even though it was unwise for Lin Chen to have offended Sun Xue and Sun Qiang, she understood that his actions were purely out of a desire to protect her from being mistreated.

"Ann Lan, you have no shame. What gives you the right to speak to us about face?"

Sun Xue, still fuming from the slap she received from Lin Chen, was seething with rage.

"You disgrace yourself by getting involved with some man and carrying his bastard child, tarnishing the Ann family's name is bad enough."

"And now you have the audacity to show up at Grandpa's birthday celebration?"

"Ha! Given your lowly status, the child you're carrying is bound to be just as worthless!"

Sun Xue's repeated insults made Ann Lan tremble uncontrollably.

She longed to retaliate, but Lin Chen had already crossed Sun Xue and Sun Qiang.

Speaking out now would only escalate the tension and ensure they held a grudge against Lin Chen forever.

"You're asking for trouble!"

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed, a clear threat emanating from his gaze.

"So you're Lin Chen, huh?"

"True to form, a loyal lapdog, devoted even in the role of a father..."

Sun Xue backed away, pointing at Lin Chen's nose, hurling more insults.

But before she could finish, Sun Qiang pulled her back and faced Lin Chen with a grave look.

He sensed that Lin Chen harbored a deadly intent towards Sun Xue.

If this went on, he feared the confrontation might turn lethal before the elders could intervene.

"Lin Chen, Grandpa's celebration is about to start."

"We should head inside."

As Lin Chen seemed on the verge of action, Ann Lan grabbed him firmly and hurried towards the yard.

"Crazy woman, let me go!"

"If I don't deal with them today, it'll be as if they've raised me!"

Lin Chen resisted, careful not to harm the child.

Despite his anger, he spoke with a hint of irritation.

"I get why you're upset."

"But can you spare a thought for me and our child?"

"What will we do if something happens to you?"

Ann Lan clenched her teeth, fighting back tears.

How could she not be furious when Sun Xue had insulted her and her child?

Yet, if she let Lin Chen run wild, it would endanger not just him but their entire family!

"I... I was wrong, I'm sorry."

Lin Chen was visibly rattled by Ann Lan's distress.

"No, I'm the one who should be apologizing."

"If I hadn't been so headstrong, I wouldn't have had this child, and you wouldn't be in this mess."

Ann Lan shook her head, managing a wry smile.

Since Lin Chen learned the truth about the child, he had done so much for both her and Ann's Group.

Even today's humiliation was a result of her actions.

"Crazy woman, what are you trying to say?"

"Are you actually regretting having my child?"

"Remember, we're married..."

Lin Chen's words were cut off by the shrill ring of Ann Lan's phone.

She glanced at Lin Chen, her lips a tight line, and answered the call.

"Hello, Lili, what's going on at the company?"

"Lin Chen held a senior management meeting without authorization yesterday? And he brought security guards who injured several executives?"

"Hold on, Chairman Qian didn't pull his investment and is even willing to invest more?"

"All this hinges on Lin Chen making two hundred million yuan?"

After hearing Sun Lili's update, Ann Lan was stunned.

The thought of Lin Chen's unauthorized meeting and the injured executives had her heart in her mouth.

She was ready to lash out at him.

But learning that Chairman Qian hadn't withdrawn his investment, and was even ready to increase it, brought her a surge of relief.

However, the demand for Lin Chen to earn two hundred million yuan in just a few days plunged her back into despair.

Two hundred million yuan was no small sum, and even with Lin Chen's private sales of Spring Pills, it seemed an impossible feat.

In that moment, she was torn between joy and sorrow.

"Lanlan, I'll find someone to borrow money from in a bit."

"We need to come up with the two hundred million for Lin Chen, no matter what."

"That's the only way to ensure the survival of Ann's Group!"

Sun Lili's words came through the phone, measured and deliberate.

The speaker may be unintentional, but the listener takes it to heart.

Upon hearing Sun Lili mention borrowing money, Ann Lan immediately thought of the Sun family.

For them, two hundred million was merely a drop in the bucket.

"Lin Chen, if you truly care for me and our baby, you'll do this."

"During the upcoming birthday banquet, don't utter a word. Consider it a plea from me, okay?"

After hanging up the phone, Ann Lan looked earnestly at Lin Chen.

She anticipated the scorn that would come from asking the Sun family for money.

If Lin Chen lost his composure, they might not only fail to secure the loan but also risk alienating the Sun family completely.

"Crazy woman, I..."

Lin Chen began, eager to reveal that he had already taken care of the two hundred million.

But before he could finish, Ann Lan quickly ushered him inside.

Inside the mansion, a temporary stage had been erected, encircled by elegant tables and chairs.

As Ann Lan pulled Lin Chen into the throng of guests, every seat was occupied.

"Lanlan, my dear, you didn't even tell your grandmother about your pregnancy."

"Come here, let your grandmother have a look at you."

The kindly old lady at the head table beamed at Ann Lan's approach and spoke with warmth.

"Grandma, I'm sorry, the company has been swamped lately."

"I just couldn't find the time to visit."

Ann Lan approached, Lin Chen in tow, her voice tinged with regret.

Of all the Sun family, Grandma cherished her the most.

And it was for this reason that Ann Lan had agreed to attend the banquet at her mother's request.

"Grandma, this is my husband, Lin Chen, and he's also the biological father of our child."

Ann Lan paused, then introduced Lin Chen to her grandmother.

"The father?"

Grandma paused, clearly taken aback.

Clearly, the news of Ann Lan's premarital pregnancy wasn't confined to Sun Xue and the younger generation.

Even the elders of the Sun family were well aware of the situation.

"Last year, when I was pregnant in the hospital, Lin Chen was the father of the child," Ann Lan said, her cheeks flushing slightly as she spoke.

"I see," came the understanding reply.

"Grandma used to worry about whether the husband you chose would be good to you and the child in the future."

"Now, it seems Grandma doesn't have to worry about that anymore."

Grandma nodded with a touch of unexpected happiness.

Lin Chen could feel the genuine affection and concern Grandma had for Ann Lan, and his expression softened.

"Chen, come over here. Grandma has something for you, a little gift to mark our meeting."

"But you must promise to take good care of Lanlan and the child from now on."

Grandma pulled a jade bracelet from her bosom and handed it to Lin Chen.

Having gained a basic understanding of jade after his experience with stone gambling the day before, Lin Chen recognized the bracelet's quality and knew it was worth no less than a million!

"Wuwuwu …"

Lin Chen shook his head, whining softly.

Ann Lan's frustration bubbled up at the sight. This man was never this docile, was he playing dumb on purpose now?

"You can speak now," she said, her glare sharp.

"Oh, Grandma, the thing is, this jade bracelet is far too valuable for me to accept."

Only after Ann Lan spoke did Lin Chen address the elder.

"Chen, this bracelet was originally part of the dowry I had set aside for Lanlan's mother."

"But back then, we were poor, and Lanlan's mother was so understanding—she wouldn't take it no matter what."

"Now, it makes perfect sense for Grandma to pass it on to you."

With that, Grandma firmly placed the bracelet in Lin Chen's hand.

She then turned to Ann Lan and added, "Lanlan has always been a bit headstrong since she was little."

"If she ever steps out of line, please be patient with her and never bully her."

As Lin Chen listened to Grandma's words, he felt a warmth in his heart but also a sense of injustice.

Ever since he married that wild woman, it seemed like she was the one who ended up bullying him every time.

"Hmm, has this jade bracelet developed a consciousness?"

Lin Chen was about to voice his grievances to Grandma when he suddenly sensed something unusual about the bracelet in his hand.

In that moment, Lin Chen had no time for anything else; he immediately activated his Magical Third Eye and swept it over the jade bracelet.

"Hiss!"

"Can it be? A mere jade bracelet harboring a spirit consciousness?"

"That's beyond belief!"

Shock flickered in Lin Chen's eyes as he discerned the true nature within the bracelet. Spirit consciousness, to put it simply, was when an inanimate object developed its own awareness.

With such power imbued in a weapon, even an average person could effortlessly slay a Xiantian-level warrior!

That was the fearsome potential of spirit consciousness.

Amidst Lin Chen's indecision about whether to return the bracelet to his grandmother, Sun Xue and the rest were already hastening towards him.

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