Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 871 - 868 Not Interested

"Miss, how much do you know about the Yun Family’s first young master, Yun Tian, and his disappearance back then?" Lin Tian asked curiously, wondering what kind of event had caused such a heavy blow to the Yun Family.

The Yun Family and the Li Family were once both considered top families in Huaxia. However, ever since Yun Tian’s disappearance, Old Master Yun was severely injured, and the Yun Family’s first young master vanished, resulting in the Yun Family’s decline, surpassed by the Li Family.

This was what Lin Tian roughly knew, but the specifics remained unclear. He knew nothing about that upper-class circle.

Xiao Manxue shook her head gently and said, "I’m not really sure either. Over a decade ago, I was just a child, and even now, not many truly know the real situation."

"The popular theory in our circle is that the Yun Family was attacked by a mysterious force back then. Old Master Yun was severely injured while protecting Yun Tian, which left him with a lasting ailment, unable to walk. Furthermore, Yun Tian, the eldest grandson, couldn’t be saved and went missing during that incident."

"For the Yun Family, one of the largest families, with its head severely injured and its eldest grandson missing, it was earth-shattering news. Back then, it shocked all the families in Huaxia. After Old Master Yun was critically injured, his influence in the business world naturally waned, allowing the Li Family to rise."

"Moreover, the more pressing issue was Yun Tian, the Yun Family’s first in line for inheritance, going missing, which left the Yun Family with no clear successor. You can imagine, with the firstborn gone, other members of the Yun Family would have the possibility of inheriting the family’s commercial empire, causing both distant and secondary family members to become restless."

"To fight for a new heir, there was intense infighting within the Yun Family during that period. Externally, the Li Family and other families exerted pressure, while internally, there was turmoil among the family members, leading to a trend of decline for the Yun Family.

"Fortunately, the appearance of a mysterious healer saved Old Master Yun’s life. Although he couldn’t be completely healed, at least his life was no longer in immediate danger. After his condition improved, he quickly regained control of the situation, preventing further deterioration."

"Afterwards, Yun Xiaotian was born. He naturally became the first in line for inheritance, quashing all outside rumors, and the Yun Family stabilized. The only regret for the Yun Family is that they still haven’t found any trace of Yun Tian."

Xiao Manxue narrated the Yun Family’s secrets as if telling a story. Lin Tian guessed that the mysterious healer must be the Ghost Valley Inheritor that Second Young Master Yun had mentioned previously, and it matched well with what the Miss had said.

"Do you know what force was targeting the Yun Family? Could it be internal family strife or a competitor, like the Li Family?" Lin Tian probed.

Xiao Manxue shook her head, indicating, "Not sure, outsiders don’t know. Maybe the Yun Family investigated in secret, but such matters couldn’t possibly be made public."

"Over a decade ago, Yun Tian was still a child, perhaps just an innocent baby, yet the enemy dared to strike." Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, speaking with some chill.

Xiao Manxue gave Lin Tian an unexpected look, wondering when this bastard had ever been so invested in something. Could it be...?

She thought of a possibility and, linking it to Lin Tian’s background, couldn’t help but exclaim, "Yun... Tian, Lin... Tian, haven’t you noticed that you seem to have some kind of...?"

Lin Tian smiled and responded, "You mean to say, I bear some resemblance to Yun Tian?"

"Of course!" Xiao Manxue said with certainty, "With Yun Tian missing and you being an orphan, at your age, you’re eighteen, and if Yun Tian hadn’t died, he’d likely be in his late teens to early twenties too. Also, you got along so well with Yun Xiaotian from the start; all signs indicate you might be Yun Tian!"

Getting along well with Yun Xiaotian? Lin Tian naturally recalled Yun Xiaotian’s delicate, pretty face. Except for occasionally thinking off-topic, everything else was indeed as Xiao Manxue had said, their interaction was quite pleasant.

However, regarding his own background, Lin Tian had a feeling it wouldn’t be so straightforward.

He said lightly, "Perhaps. This time, responding to the invitation to visit the Yun Family, aside from checking on Old Master Yun’s illness, my other purpose is to figure out this matter. If I’m not mistaken, the Yun Family thinks the same way as you do and urgently wants to know my background."

"That means, this trip to the Yun Family might very well lead to finding your parents and family." Xiao Manxue said, feeling happy for Lin Tian.

Parents? Lin Tian strangely didn’t feel particularly emotional; was it a change in his mindset, or did he simply have no expectations for this journey concerning his background? He couldn’t articulate it.

However, after discussing so much, the Miss still hadn’t commented on the leave request. Lin Tian couldn’t help but get back to the main issue: "Miss, will my leave be approved or not?"

"With your temperament, even if I don’t approve, if you want to leave, could I really stop you?" Xiao Manxue rolled her eyes at him with some helplessness.

Lin Tian shook his head, earnestly saying, "In my heart, Second Miss’s safety is more important than going to the Yun Family. If you’re unable to make arrangements, I’d rather not go."

Xiao Manxue saw the firm look in Lin Tian’s eyes and inexplicably felt a peculiar sensation. Her voice softened as she gently said, "Don’t worry, I’ve made arrangements for while you’re away. I’ve approved your leave so you won’t accuse me of mistreating employees."

Upon saying the last sentence, Xiao Manxue’s lips naturally curled into a smile because she remembered when Lin Tian first joined the Xiao Family, he had dared to talk back to her as his employer and even threatened to take her to court. This bastard had been so audacious right from the start.

Lin Tian was momentarily captivated by her sweet smile, and in his heart, he sighed, realizing just how enchanting the Miss’s gentle smile was. Oh dear, he thought, I’m going to fall for her.

Xiao Manxue also noticed Lin Tian’s somewhat unabashed gaze, his attention focused and passionate, making her heart leap with joy, though her face flushed with heat.

Trying to cover up her pounding heart, she deliberately put on a stern face and said, "At that time, if you become the Yun Family’s first young master and heir, you’d probably forget about us."

"Miss, you’re mistaken. If I become the Yun Family’s first young master, then it would be a suitable match with the Xiao Family. That’s when I could marry you." Lin Tian said with a smile, his tone ambiguous.

Xiao Manxue’s heart skipped a beat, her lovely face instantly blushing as if hot blood surged to her face, overwhelming her with some panic. fгeewebnovёl.com

Finally managing to calm down, Xiao Manxue gave Lin Tian a deliberately angry look and said, "Hmph, who cares about a suitable match, who wants to marry you, how shameless."

Lin Tian said nothing, just looked at her, making Xiao Manxue’s heart beat even faster. She deliberately put on a stern face and said, "Hmph, speaking nonsense, I won’t talk to you, going to sleep." Then she turned and walked upstairs in a bit of a fluster.

Lin Tian watched the Miss’s charming demeanor, feeling inexplicably content. He called out to her back, "Miss, I don’t care about the Yun Family heir’s position. I’ll be who I am, always."