Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

Seeing Yun Ran mixing in with those staff members, with that young face, only someone familiar would notice.

Otherwise, one really couldn't tell what was special about Yun Ran.

Only then did Elder Gong satisfactorily become the first to step off the plane. However, seeing that there were dozens of people waiting to meet them below, his expression darkened again.

The more grand the reception ceremony at such times, the more it indicates that these people must be very guilty in their hearts.

Minister Duan followed closely behind and, seeing these people's attitudes, finally understood why Yun Ran had sought him out.

If it were anyone else, they would indeed be tightly entangled by these people and unable to glean any information.

"Elder Gong, Minister Duan, welcome to our grand reception."

"Thank you for your hard work."

"Oh, it's nothing. It's our honor to come and meet you."

...

After observing these people exchange pleasantries for a few minutes, Ginsengfruit looked at the host wrapped in a thick coat and communicated with Yun Ran using the system voice.

"[Host, did you predict these people would dawdle, so you wore such a thick coat?]"

The Northeast at deep night is truly cold, fortunately, Ginsengfruit is not of flesh and blood, so no matter how much or little it wears, it's not too uncomfortable.

Others also dressed warmly, but obviously, none were as thoroughly prepared as Yun Ran, and soon they began to feel the chill in their hands and feet.

Yun Ran glanced at Ginsengfruit, clearly sensing his schadenfreude, and said gently: "[Mind your expressions, or be ready for a beating!]"

Ginsengfruit immediately closed its mouth.

Luckily, those who came to meet them weren't made of stone either. Once the ceremony was over, they hurriedly led everyone indoors.

Yun Ran blended into the crowd without attracting any unnecessary attention.

Elder Gong and Minister Duan's treatment, of course, differed from that of the staff. Aside from their personal assistants,

the others were all arranged in different vehicles and were taken directly to the reception center exclusive to the Special Administration Bureau.

Once in the room, Yun Ran sprawled out on the bed while Ginsengfruit busied itself tidying up.

As it tidied, it asked, "Host, now that we've separated from Elder Gong and the others, aren't you worried they'll reach an agreement and hide things from us?"

The muffled voice of Yun Ran, buried in the covers, replied, "I'm just using them to get things done, not placing full trust in them. As long as they don't hinder my work, it's all good."

Ginsengfruit still didn't quite understand, but that didn't stop it from noting Yun Ran's words, thinking they might be useful one day.

"It's late, I need to rest to rejuvenate, that's what's most important."

On the other side, Elder Gong and Minister Duan watched the people who came to greet them leave, and Elder Gong asked quietly, "What's your take?"

Minister Duan, standing one step behind Elder Gong, answered with certainty in his eyes, "They've got people in the Capital City. They probably got the news as soon as we moved."

Elder Gong's wise eyes darkened immediately; this was the long-standing ailment of the conservative factions of Mystical Sect families.

To put it nicely, they are united like a twisted rope. To put it harshly, they cover up each other's scandals.

He agreed to help Yun Ran appear because he was worried that this cover would be lifted by her, causing great disaster for the conservative factions of the aristocratic families.

"Elder Gong, let me handle this matter with them. Yun Ran is not easy to deal with; she knows well that we will definitely lean towards the branch bureau side.

If it's not too excessive, she might smooth things over, but if the branch bureau overdoes it, with Yun Ran's temper, she will indeed flip things over."

Now, they are the bridge in the middle, neither allowing people from the branch bureau to stab Yun Ran in the back nor letting Yun Ran completely smash the branch bureau's facade.

Elder Gong nodded, "Go ahead and try not to let them know Yun Ran is involved, the less trouble, the better!"

"Understood."

Early the next morning, Yun Ran learned from Ginsengfruit's mouth that Minister Duan personally went to negotiate with the people at the branch bureau.

While Elder Gong was waiting for her at the reception center over in the villa area.

Yun Ran dressed up, observed the villa area from afar, and couldn't help clicking her tongue: "The Special Administration Bureau is indeed wealthy; such a good place is just their exclusive reception center."

Upon arrival, Yun Ran saw Elder Gong in traditional attire, holding an aged compass, looking solemn as if calculating something.

"You're here~"

Yun Ran nodded and stepped forward to glance at Elder Gong's compass.

"Wow, this is good stuff."

Saying that, she didn't hesitate to sit down directly. Elder Gong's assistant saw this and couldn't help but twitch an eyelid.

Many notable figures in the Capital City, upon seeing their elderly gentleman, didn't act so casually.

But observing the unchanged expression of the old gentleman, the assistant knew that this Lady Yun must be, at the very least, much dearer in his heart than those people.

"You have good insight. This is the Magic Artifact of successive heads of the Gong Family."

Yun Ran nodded, and at this moment, the assistant also served tea to Yun Ran.

The mere aroma of that tea was something Yun Ran had never encountered before.

No need to guess, it was definitely a rare item not available on the market.

"Try the tea!"

Yun Ran picked it up, took a sip, and felt completely satisfied. This was not just simple tea leaves; it even had health-preserving effects.

"The person who made this tea is definitely a master; they've even added some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in here."

Elder Gong immediately smiled, "I knew you were a knowledgeable girl. Your tongue is indeed sharp. This tea was personally made by me. If you like it, I'll have someone send you some later."

"Then I won't hold back."

After some perfunctory exchanges, Minister Duan returned at this time, exuding cold air all over.

Yun Ran didn't even bother to stand up to greet him, holding her cup of tea, smiling, "Looking at Minister Duan's expression, things must have gone pretty smoothly."

Minister Duan, recalling how his mouth turned dry and how he laid out the situation in the Capital City just to get the branch bureau people to talk, felt a sense of unspeakable frustration.

Meanwhile, Yun Ran did nothing but sit here sipping tea, easily getting what she wanted.

"You really are leisurely, using me so merrily, aren't you?"

Yun Ran immediately put down her tea cup and sternly said, "Minister Duan, you can't say this. It's your internal matter, how can you pass the buck to an outsider like me!"