NOVEL NEXT Chapter 412: The Appearance Fee Is Very Expensive
"Master, didn't you say you're very formidable, and no one can force you to do something you don't want to? Then why are we stopped now?"
Ginsengfruit tugged at Yun Ran's hand, his voice neither loud nor soft, but everyone around could hear him.
Everyone: ...
Though it was a child who said these words, no one thought it was truly unintentional.
It was clearly a slap in their faces, blatantly saying the Wang Family was disrespectful!
Yun Ran nonchalantly replied, "I guess they think I'm weak, so I'm in the right."
This statement was another loud slap in the face, following up the previous slap with a backhand.
The old man radiating an aura of arrogance shot a glare as sharp as a dagger at Yun Ran.
Unfortunately, to Yun Ran, such a stare was totally harmless.
Wang Qianyu finally understood Yun Ran's stubbornness; this was the head steward, the old lady's confidant, and even the third uncle had to show some respect.
He didn't believe Yun Ran couldn't see this person's status, yet Yun Ran not only disregarded him but also mocked him. Impressive indeed.
It seemed back in Hai City, Yun Ran's actions against Yang Family Master were indeed low-key.
He originally thought, with some trouble arising at the Xie Family, Yun Ran would definitely be affected.
The recently acquired Ran Mansion might be targeted by some people.
This was Wang Family's best opportunity; if they could win over Yun Ran, even lure her from the Xie Family.
His influence in the Wang Family would surely increase significantly.
But now, he dismissed the thought, even excluding the reward of safeguarding Yun Ran's Ran Mansion.
Wang Qianyu naturally couldn't directly confront the head steward or openly reject the old lady's demands, but he could play dead.
He immediately tried to minimize his presence so as not to hinder Yun Ran's performance.
The head steward squinted his eyes at Yun Ran, snorted coldly, and said, "Looks like Lady Yun doesn't intend to give face to the old lady!"
Before coming, Yun Ran had inquired about the Wang Family affairs, not the secrets, but she was quite clear about the surface matters.
This old lady wasn't a kind or friendly old woman but a ruthless one holding almost half the power of the Wang Family.
Not only could she compete with Wang Mian, the Wang Family's external authority, she was also Wang Mian's stepmother and maternal aunt.
A stepmother who could seize so much power under a set heir was no ordinary person.
If Wang Mian were slightly weaker, the Wang Family's power would have changed hands long ago.
Considering this, Yun Ran seemed to understand why Wang Qianyu approached her.
Not just because of her strength, but also because she wasn't as worldly as those famous big shots.
Wang Mian was indeed formidable as a leader, but when he was at a disadvantage, surrounded by predators.
If connections or skills were lacking, not everyone had the courage to withstand such pressure.
Being blocked now was a clear signal that Wang Mian's faction was slowly falling behind.
The head steward had no intention of letting them pass; if the old lady wanted to see someone, it had to happen. No one could defy her on Wang Family territory.
Even when the Third Young Master was well, he couldn't easily fall out with the old lady.
Yun Ran glanced at her watch; it was already three or four in the afternoon, and the Wang Family Mansion was quite a distance from the city, she didn't want to waste much time.
Looking at the head steward, her gaze was calm: "I've only received one payment; anything extra requires an additional fee!"
Ginsengfruit quickly nodded and then took out a payment QR code from his small backpack.
His tone carried a trace of childish innocence: "My master's appearance fee is very expensive. If others want to see her, they need to pay to schedule an appointment."
He passed the QR code out the window: "Just a modest one billion~"
Wang Qianyu had been trying very hard to keep a low profile.
But now, hearing a kid saying a billion for a booking so casually was truly shocking.
He turned to look at Yun Ran sitting in the backseat; how adept Yun Ran and her young disciple were at exploiting others, clearly experienced felons!
But thinking back to when he invited Yun Ran, he had given away that auspicious piece of land.
Seeing now that others had to pay a billion just to meet Yun Ran, he suddenly felt a strange sense of balance in his heart.
The head steward had thought his words were heavy enough that any normal person would immediately follow with trepidation.
Who would've thought Yun Ran was so shameless, demanding money even from the Wang Family.
Instantly, his face turned as dark as ink: "Outrageous, at the Wang Family grounds, you cannot behave so lawlessly!"
This rebuke was clearly tinged with a martial artist's aura, a solid killing intent that would intimidate even some Xuan Sect people.
But neither Yun Ran nor Ginsengfruit reacted at all.
Instead, Wang Qianyu, sitting at the front of the car, was startled by the rebuke, his body flinching reflexively.
Ginsengfruit pouted, retracted the QR code, and began to mutter.
"Tch, stingy freeloaders, want things done without paying, yet still impose their status; others might fear you, but my master doesn't."
This voice naturally wasn't suppressed, and for the first time, the head steward standing outside felt deeply provoked.
Since he took the position of head steward, in the entire Capital City, aside from a few individuals he needed to bow down to, everyone else sought his favor.
Now, he was being mocked by a kid whose hair hadn't even fully grown.
If he didn't establish authority today, his prestige might severely diminish in the future.
"Since you refuse a toast, I'll have to force you to drink a penalty drink!"
Wang Qianyu didn't expect that by allowing Yun Ran freedom, it would escalate to the threat of penalty.
He hurriedly opened the car door, got out, and looked at the head steward with a hint of flattery in his eyes: "Head steward, you see, it's just a misunderstanding..."
"Ninth Young Master, this is between me and Lady Yun; it's best if you don't interfere!"
Hearing the head steward's subtle threat, Wang Qianyu was somewhat infuriated too. Usually, he respected the head steward only out of deference to the old lady. Did he really think he was afraid?