PFC Chapter 3 A Powerful Counterattack
Chapter 3 A Powerful Counterattack
Aunt Liu, Lin Yueyue, had been humiliated by Lin Qianqian, and her resentment was like a volcano about to erupt, urgently needing an outlet.
The mother and daughter, harboring ulterior motives, hurriedly headed towards the hall where Prime Minister Lin Zhenxuan was, constantly plotting how to file a complaint so that Lin Qianqian would receive the most severe punishment.
Upon entering the hall, Aunt Liu launched the first attack. Her once somewhat attractive face was now contorted in a grimace as she desperately tried to appear weak and helpless, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam. Lin Yueyue chimed in, the two of them working together to portray Lin Qianqian as a heinous, arrogant, and disobedient wicked woman.
Lin Zhenxuan was dealing with numerous matters in the hall, already in a state of agitation. Upon hearing this, he was instantly enraged. Deep in his memory, Lin Qianqian had always been a timid, submissive child, and her current behavior was a tremendous challenge to his authority.
"This is utterly outrageous!" He slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair, making the surrounding air seem to vibrate. Then, enraged, he ordered his servants, "Go and bring Lin Qianqian to the hall. I want to see just how bold she is to act so recklessly. Today, I will teach this unfilial daughter a lesson in front of everyone!"
The servants hurriedly obeyed and left. A moment later, Lin Qianqian, accompanied by Xiao Die, entered the hall under the watchful eyes of everyone.
She stood tall and straight, her steps firm and powerful, her eyes showing no fear. Seeing her like this, Lin Zhenxuan's anger flared even more, and he shouted, "Lin Qianqian, do you know what you've done wrong?"
Lin Qianqian raised her head slightly, looked directly into Lin Zhenxuan's eyes, and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Father, I don't know what I did wrong. Aunt Liu and my sister came here to deliberately provoke me, and I was just acting in self-defense." Her voice was clear and loud, echoing in the hall, which astonished everyone present.
Lin Zhenxuan's eyes widened, as if he couldn't believe these words would come from Lin Qianqian's mouth: "You still dare to argue! As the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion, you should know the way of humility and respect. How can you quarrel with your aunt and sister?"
Lin Qianqian smiled calmly, a hint of mockery in her smile: "Humble and submissive? Father, if I were always humble and submissive, I would probably have been bullied to death long ago. Aunt Liu and my sister have always made things difficult for me, and I only responded today because I was unwilling to swallow my anger any longer. Do you think I should be trampled on without any dignity in your eyes?"
Lin Zhenxuan was speechless for a moment, stumped by Lin Qianqian's words. He had never expected that his usually timid daughter would become so eloquent.
Seeing that things were going badly, Aunt Liu hurriedly interjected, "Prime Minister, listen to this! This is the young lady's attitude now. She's utterly arrogant. She even laid a hand on Yueyue! You must stand up for us!" After saying this, she squeezed out a few crocodile tears.
Lin Qianqian remained calm and composed. She looked at Aunt Liu with disdain in her eyes: "Aunt Liu, don't make false accusations. I only gently pushed my sister away, how did that become hitting someone? On the contrary, my sister usually relies on your protection to do whatever she wants in the mansion, stealing my things and speaking coldly to me. Why do you pretend not to know any of this?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yueyue's face instantly turned extremely ugly. She wanted to refute, but couldn't open her mouth.
Looking at the chaotic scene before him, Lin Zhenxuan couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He began to realize that things might not be as simple as Aunt Liu and her daughter had said.
Lin Qianqian pressed her advantage, continuing, "Father, although I am a woman, I know the importance of dignity. From now on, I will never allow myself to be slaughtered again. If anyone dares to provoke me, I will definitely stand up for myself. I hope you will be discerning and not listen to one side, lest the villains' schemes succeed." Her words were earnest, and her tone revealed an undeniable determination.
Lin Zhenxuan remained silent for a long time, his anger gradually subsiding. He gazed at his daughter, who was both strange and familiar, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew all too well that the power struggles within the household had a long history, and perhaps he had always been too cold and neglectful towards Lin Qianqian. "Enough, let's leave it at that. You may all leave, and do not cause any more trouble in the future." He waved his hand helplessly, his expression weary.
Lin Qianqian curtsied slightly, then turned and strode out of the hall with Xiao Die. This exchange successfully gave Lin Zhenxuan a completely new understanding of her, and thwarted the schemes of Aunt Liu and her daughter.
However, she knew in her heart that this was only the beginning of a long journey. The road ahead was full of thorns, and she could only completely change her fate by becoming stronger and more courageous in the face of all challenges, gain a foothold in the treacherous Prime Minister's mansion, and write her own legendary chapter.