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.
