Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

Yun Ran wore her pride on her face; young, smart, healthy, wealthy, and so formidable—who would pity her? She was the last person to be pitied.

Thinking of bringing her down, huh? Talking in half-truths, those are just the tactics she has left over from her playing days. She hates such show-offs the most (except when she's the one doing it).

The old man had intended to intimidate Yun Ran, but unexpectedly, he just received an eye-roll from her, which immediately darkened his expression.

Duan Shouyuan, for reasons unknown, watched as Yun Ran unabashedly offended the unoffendable, yet he stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Elder Gong, let's go over and take a look at the Tomb Guardian Beast first."

Duan Shouyuan held the rank of a minister, which was not at all insignificant, especially since he was from the head office. Even Gu Yuan had to rein in his casual demeanor in front of him.

Unexpectedly, now in front of this Elder Gong, he had to bend the knee.

It seemed that this annoying old man held quite a high status.

However, Yun Ran felt not the slightest bit of guilt. She had only signed a three-year contract with Xie Xuzhi—there was no way he could control her life.

Just then, the sound of a helicopter approached from the sky.

A sly smile of triumph appeared on Yun Ran's face: Xie Xuzhi's people have arrived, her backing has come~

Waiting for the helicopter to land, Yun Ran then saw the person leading the way was none other than Xie Xuzhi.

An opponent had brought in a heavyweight, and her side had air-dropped one in too. In summary, things were about to get interesting.

Watching Elder Gong's entourage, a dense crowd formed around Yun Ran with an obviously unfriendly stance.

Xie Xuzhi's face, which normally lacked expression, now seemed even colder.

With her backing present, Yun Ran hurried to report: "Director Xie, this old man just tried to PUA me, he's really bad!"

Everyone: ...

Heh, now they knew what it meant to be snitched on right in front of them; she truly made them feel as if they were as good as dead.

Just a moment ago, Duan Shouyuan felt a bit of sympathy for Yun Ran, even considering offering her undercover support, but he silently retreated to his original position.

It was superfluous for him to step in, completely forgetting how cunning Yun Ran could be. If anyone was to suffer a loss, it would never be her.

Xie Xuzhi didn't believe Yun Ran would be at a disadvantage, but since Yun Ran had complained, he naturally had to reclaim face for his people.

His gaze swept once over the group following Elder Gong, making them all lower their heads.

He then rebuked, "Is the Special Administration Bureau raising you just to feed you? How can you bother Elder Gong himself? If you don't have the capability, better vacate your positions early on!"

If the opponent dared to play passive-aggressive games + PUA with her, she could brazenly wield borrowed authority, and in the end, they could do nothing but choke on it—so exhilarating!!!

Yet, Yun Ran didn't know the meaning of restraint, echoing with vigorous enthusiasm as if playing the role of the comedian's sidekick: "Exactly, exactly."

Among the crowd, Wan Ji, who was at the absolute bottom of the food chain, dared not look around carelessly, but he was still stunned by Yun Ran's outrageous moves.

Daring to be so unrestrained in front of a superior, it seemed that previously, Lady Yun had been quite composed.

At this thought, Wan Ji couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief inwardly. Fortunately, he had been aligned with Lady Yun from the very start.

The people being scolded were all too angry to speak out. There was nothing they could do about it; in the hierarchy, one rank higher meant being absolutely crushed, not to mention Xie Xuzhi who was several levels above them.

Without Xie Xuzhi here, they might whisper a few complaints, even letting their dissatisfaction with Xie Xuzhi show on their faces.

But standing in front of Xie Xuzhi himself, especially when Xie Xuzhi was obviously infuriated, they behaved just like quails.

Elder Gong's dignity took a hit. Even though Xie Xuzhi didn't specifically name him in his scolding, Xie Xuzhi berating those following Elder Gong was an outright slap in his face.

That face, already uneven and covered with wrinkles, looked oppressively grim.

The tone suddenly turned chilling: "Does Director Xie mean to suggest I shouldn't have come? Or are you truly taking a young girl's word over mine, attacking a meritorious officer of the Special Administration Bureau?"

If it were any other senior official of the Special Administration Bureau being accused and speculated in such a serious manner right now, they would definitely offer some appeasing words to give each other a way out.

But Xie Xuzhi was precisely that person with a stiff backbone, tough methods, and solid backing. When he did not intend to give face, not even the emperor could sway him.

Xie Xuzhi snorted coldly: "We do rank by seniority, but that's in terms of integrity and capability, not as a crutch for some elderly to lord their age over the youth, to suppress them.

I've emphasized many times in major meetings, the Special Administration Bureau is not a place for power play and personal gain.

Those with the capability should step up, those who should retire delicately should do so. The Special Administration Bureau doesn't lack petty favors; it won't wrong a truly meritorious officer!"

Ginsengfruit quietly placed the shelled walnut kernel into Yun Ran's hand.

At this event, the air was thick with tension, and even though there were no melon seeds, there were walnut kernels, after all.

Elder Gong was being openly criticized by Xie Xuzhi in front of so many for the first time and turned red-faced with anger.

He spoke indiscreetly: "Does Director Xie think I'm meddling too much?"

Yun Ran, while eating the walnut kernels, reflected on the force of the counter-attack, which was not at all on the same level as Xie Xuzhi's offense.

She had thought Xie Xuzhi's position in the Special Administration Bureau was shaky, that those opposed to him were so actively confrontational.

Now it seems she was overthinking it. Clearly, Xie Xuzhi was deliberately allowing it.

For Xie Xuzhi to take care of these people was a trivial matter, but he somehow gave the impression that suppressing the opposition was a struggle for him.

Men, indeed, are the most adept at deception, cunning and plenty, afraid of being envied by other aristocratic families or powers and eventually being jointly targeted.

"Elder Gong worries too much. I was merely speaking of some individuals. There's no need for you to take it personally."

If the current scene could visualize the firepower of both sides, sparks would be flying everywhere.

No one dared to step up as the peacemaker, whether it was the people behind Elder Gong or those brought by Xie Xuzhi; everyone stood respectfully.

Only Yun Ran was standing there crookedly, still munching on walnut kernels. The soft crunching sound at such an occasion was particularly out of place.

The corner of everyone's eye glanced at Yun Ran, and many internally sighed that this instigator was truly at ease, not seeing herself as an outsider at all.

Ginsengfruit watched his Host openly relaxed and also became more laid-back as she finished the walnuts.

He busily kept cracking walnuts, the 'crack' and 'snap' sounds never stopping.

It seemed as if the place had truly become a spectacle to enjoy.