Immortal God of War-Chapter 140 Playing_1

Qin Feiyang had only one purpose for this visit: to understand Lin Yiyi’s current living situation. However, he couldn’t appear overly concerned about her in front of Lin Han, as it would arouse Lin Han’s suspicion. Lin Han might even use Lin Yiyi to get close to Qin Feiyang or to bribe him. Therefore, staying temporarily at the Lin residence was the best choice.

After some casual conversation in the reception hall, Lin Han suggested taking Qin Feiyang for a stroll outside. Qin Feiyang didn’t refuse.

The layout of the Lin family’s estate was quite exquisite. Clusters of artificial rockeries stood amidst a profusion of blooming flowers. A small, winding stream traversed the entire Lin Mansion, its water crystal clear, revealing schools of colorful fish frolicking playfully. On either bank, vibrant green saplings swayed in the breeze like young maidens exuding youthful vitality.

However, Qin Feiyang paid no attention to any of this, preoccupied as he was with figuring out how to meet Lin Yiyi without arousing suspicion.

Unconsciously, noon arrived. Steward Lin approached and bowed. "Family Head, the food and wine are ready."

"Mm." Family Head Lin nodded, then smiled at Qin Feiyang. "Little brother, please!"

"Please," Qin Feiyang replied.

The dishes were plentiful, a feast of color, aroma, and taste.

At the entrance, apart from several maids, stood a young man and a young woman. The man, about twenty years old and dressed in a purple robe, bore a slight resemblance to Lin Han. The girl was only fifteen or sixteen. She wore a spotless, pure white long dress. Her silky hair was dark and lustrous. Her skin was like smooth jade, her features as picturesque as a painting. She looked like a lady who had stepped out of a scroll, an absolutely stunning beauty!

However, if one looked closely, a hint of melancholy could be discerned within her clear eyes.

Qin Feiyang and Lin Han walked over from the path ahead. When Qin Feiyang looked up and saw the girl in white, a flicker of joy lit up his eyes.

Yes! That girl was Lin Yiyi! He’d worn out iron shoes searching for her, only to find her now without lifting a finger! He hadn’t expected Lin Yiyi to attend this luncheon.

"Father." Upon seeing Qin Feiyang and the others, the young man in purple immediately went forward to greet them.

"Adopted Father." Lin Yiyi also walked over, curtsying gracefully.

Lin Han nodded, then turned to Qin Feiyang with a smile. "Little brother, let me introduce you. This is my son, Lin Hao, and this is my adopted daughter, Lin Yiyi. Hao’er, Yiyi, standing before you is the genius who has caused such a stir in Yan City, Jian Haotian."

Lin Hao cupped his fist and said, "Brother Jian, I’ve long heard of your great name. I hope for your kind consideration in the future."

"Greetings, Young Master Jian," Lin Yiyi also said, paying her respects to Qin Feiyang.

Qin Feiyang glanced at Lin Yiyi and smiled. "A pleasure to meet you both."

"Let’s go, let’s go! We’ll head inside, drink, and chat." Lin Han called out, leading the group towards the dining hall.

Looking at Lin Yiyi’s departing figure, Qin Feiyang muttered, "You’ve had to endure a lot." Even though Lin Yiyi’s living conditions and attire were now more upscale than before, he couldn’t see a hint of genuine joy on her face. She was only forcing a smile. It was clear she wasn’t happy here.

Upon entering the dining hall, Lin Han personally pulled out a chair for Qin Feiyang, smiling. "Little brother, please sit."

"Thank you, Family Head Lin." Qin Feiyang expressed his thanks and sat down. Looking at the dishes on the table, he had no appetite whatsoever.

Though he hadn’t witnessed it himself, he could easily imagine what Lin Yiyi had endured these past few months. A pang went through his heart. He felt sorry for Lin Chang, for Lin Yiyi, and for himself.

Lin Han sat beside Qin Feiyang, with Shi Zheng sitting close by on Qin Feiyang’s other side. Lin Hao and Lin Yiyi sat in order to Lin Han’s right.

Lin Han smiled. "Steward, the wine."

Steward Lin immediately presented a jug of wine, smiling. "Family Head, allow me to pour!"

"No need. I want to personally host our little brother." Lin Han grasped the wine jug and, while pouring for Qin Feiyang, said with a smile, "This wine was a gift from King Yan himself many years ago. I’ve kept it sealed for years, never quite舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍舍,舍不得 (Chinese characters for "reluctant to part") is very specific and evocative in Chinese but doesn’t translate directly to a single English word that captures the full meaning of clinging/being unwilling to let go. "Reluctance" is the closest, but it lacks the emotional depth.

Let me recheck "I have been keeping it for years, always too treasured to drink." Original "我封存了很多年,一直没舍得喝". The translation is good. "舍不得" here means "couldn’t bring myself to drink it because it was too precious/cherished."

"The wine that was gifted by King Yan, so precious that even Lin Han himself didn’t dare to drink it, was now being offered to him." -> "The wine was a gift from King Yan, so precious that Lin Han himself couldn’t bear to drink it, yet now it was being offered to him." (舍不得喝 = couldn’t bear to drink it)

Steward Lin’s smile. The original often uses 笑道 (xiào dào - said with a smile/laughed and said).

"Steward Lin immediately brought a jug of wine and said with a smile..." (林管家立刻送上一壶酒,笑道) -> "Steward Lin immediately presented a jug of wine, smiling as he said..."

"Steward Lin chuckled, "Master Jian, fifteen years old is not young." (林管家笑道) -> "Steward Lin chuckled. ’Young Master Jian, fifteen isn’t that young.’"

"Steward Lin laughed, "My Lord, since Master Jian has things to do..." (林管家笑道) -> "Steward Lin smiled. ’Family Head, since Young Master Jian has matters to attend to...’" free𝑤ebnovel.com

These are fine, "chuckled" and "smiled" convey the 笑道 well.

"Family Head Lin, I’m still underage. Are you sure this is appropriate? Be careful or others might criticize you for disrespecting elders and misleading children." -> "Family Head Lin, I’m still underage. Is this really appropriate? Be careful, or people might accuse you of being an old degenerate corrupting a child." (为老不尊,带坏小孩子) - The previous correction was better. "being an old degenerate" captures 为老不尊 well. "corrupting a child" for 带坏小孩子.

Consider the repeated "laughed" for Lin Han.

"Lin Han nodded and then smiled at Qin Feiyang..." (看向秦飞扬笑道) - "smiled" is good.

"Lin Han said with a smile, "Steward, the wine."" (林翰笑道) - "said with a smile" or "smiled" is good.

"After pushing the wine glass towards Qin Feiyang, Lin Han said with a smile..." (林翰把酒杯推到秦飞扬面前,笑道) - "smiled" is good.

"Qin Feiyang said with a smile, "Head of Lin Family..." (秦飞扬笑道) - "smiled" is good.

"There was a fleeting trace of discontent in Lin Han’s eyes. He laughed, "Is there even a man..." (目中掠过一抹不悦,笑道) - "laughed" is good here to cover the awkwardness.

"Qin Feiyang held down the glass with his hand and said with a bitter smile..." (伸手压住酒杯,苦笑道) - "bitter smile" is perfect.

"Lin Han lifted his eyebrows subtly, laughed and said..." (挑了挑眉,笑道) - "chuckled" or "smiled" could work too. "Laughed" is okay.

"Lin Han put the Qiankun Bag in front of Qin Feiyang, laughed and said..." (放在秦飞扬面前,笑道) - "smiled" or "said with a smile". "Laughed" implies more amusement than just politeness here. Maybe "smiled warmly".

"Lin Han laughed and said, "Young man, this is just a modest gift from me..." (林翰笑道) - "smiled".

"Lin Han also laughed." (林翰也笑了) - "laughed" is fine here as he’s pleased.

"Lin Han, who didn’t notice anything, laughed and uttered..." (林翰丝毫没察觉,笑道) - "smiled" or "said with a smile".

"Qin Feiyang stood up and laughed..." (秦飞扬起身笑道) - "smiled".

"Qin Feiyang laughed, "You’re too serious." (秦飞扬笑道) - "smiled".

"Steward Lin laughed, "My Lord, since Master Jian..." (林管家笑道) - "smiled".

"Steward Lin laughed bitterly." (林管家苦笑) - "bitter smile" or "forced a bitter laugh". "Laughed bitterly" is okay.

Let’s adjust some "laughed" to "smiled" for nuance where appropriate, especially for polite or introductory smiles rather than full laughter.

Lin Han placing the Qiankun bag: "Lin Han placed the Qiankun Bag before Qin Feiyang and said with a smile..."

Lin Han with the girls: "Lin Han, completely oblivious, said with a smile..."

Qin Feiyang standing up: "Qin Feiyang rose and said with a smile..."

Qin Feiyang’s reply: "Qin Feiyang smiled. ’You’re being too serious.’"

This should be good.

One final pass on pronouns:

"The man, around twenty, wearing a purple robe, bore some similarity to Lin Han." (男的身穿一件紫色长衣,约莫二十岁左右,五官和林翰有几分神似.) -> "The man, about twenty years old and dressed in a purple robe, bore a slight resemblance to Lin Han." (good)

"The girl was only about fifteen or sixteen." (女的只有十五六岁.) -> "The girl was only fifteen or sixteen." (good)

All seems correct.Qin Feiyang had only one purpose for this visit: to understand Lin Yiyi’s current living situation. However, he couldn’t appear overly concerned about her in front of Lin Han, as it would arouse Lin Han’s suspicion. Lin Han might even use Lin Yiyi to get close to Qin Feiyang or to bribe him. Therefore, staying temporarily at the Lin residence was the best choice.

After some casual conversation in the reception hall, Lin Han suggested taking Qin Feiyang for a stroll outside. Qin Feiyang didn’t refuse.

The layout of the Lin family’s estate was quite exquisite. Clusters of artificial rockeries stood amidst a profusion of blooming flowers. A small, winding stream traversed the entire Lin Mansion, its water crystal clear, revealing schools of colorful fish frolicking playfully. On either bank, vibrant green saplings swayed in the breeze like young maidens exuding youthful vitality.

However, Qin Feiyang paid no attention to any of this, preoccupied as he was with figuring out how to meet Lin Yiyi without arousing suspicion.

Unconsciously, noon arrived. Steward Lin approached and bowed. "Family Head, the food and wine are ready."

"Mm." Family Head Lin nodded, then smiled at Qin Feiyang. "Little brother, please!"

"Please," Qin Feiyang replied.

The dishes were plentiful, a feast of color, aroma, and taste.

At the entrance, apart from several maids, stood a young man and a young woman. The man, about twenty years old and dressed in a purple robe, bore a slight resemblance to Lin Han. The girl was only fifteen or sixteen. She wore a spotless, pure white long dress. Her silky hair was dark and lustrous. Her skin was like smooth jade, her features as picturesque as a painting. She looked like a lady who had stepped out of a scroll, an absolutely stunning beauty!

However, if one looked closely, a hint of melancholy could be discerned within her clear eyes.

Qin Feiyang and Lin Han walked over from the path ahead. When Qin Feiyang looked up and saw the girl in white, a flicker of joy lit up his eyes.

Yes! That girl was Lin Yiyi! He’d worn out iron shoes searching for her, only to find her now without lifting a finger! He hadn’t expected Lin Yiyi to attend this luncheon.

"Father." Upon seeing Qin Feiyang and the others, the young man in purple immediately went forward to greet them.

"Adopted Father." Lin Yiyi also walked over, curtsying gracefully.

Lin Han nodded, then turned to Qin Feiyang with a smile. "Little brother, let me introduce you. This is my son, Lin Hao, and this is my adopted daughter, Lin Yiyi. Hao’er, Yiyi, standing before you is the genius who has caused such a stir in Yan City, Jian Haotian."

Lin Hao cupped his fist and said, "Brother Jian, I’ve long heard of your great name. I hope for your kind consideration in the future."

"Greetings, Young Master Jian," Lin Yiyi also said, paying her respects to Qin Feiyang.

Qin Feiyang glanced at Lin Yiyi and smiled. "A pleasure to meet you both."

"Let’s go, let’s go! We’ll head inside, drink, and chat." Lin Han called out, leading the group towards the dining hall.

Looking at Lin Yiyi’s departing figure, Qin Feiyang muttered, "You’ve had to endure a lot." Even though Lin Yiyi’s living conditions and attire were now more upscale than before, he couldn’t see a hint of genuine joy on her face. She was only forcing a smile. It was clear she wasn’t happy here.

Upon entering the dining hall, Lin Han personally pulled out a chair for Qin Feiyang, smiling. "Little brother, please sit."

"Thank you, Family Head Lin." Qin Feiyang expressed his thanks and sat down. Looking at the dishes on the table, he had no appetite whatsoever.

Though he hadn’t witnessed it himself, he could easily imagine what Lin Yiyi had endured these past few months. A pang went through his heart. He felt sorry for Lin Chang, for Lin Yiyi, and for himself.

Lin Han sat beside Qin Feiyang, with Shi Zheng sitting close by on Qin Feiyang’s other side. As for Lin Hao and Lin Yiyi, they sat in order to Lin Han’s right.

Lin Han said with a smile, "Steward, the wine."

Steward Lin immediately presented a jug of wine, smiling as he said, "Family Head, allow me to pour!"

"No need. I want to personally host our little brother." Lin Han grasped the wine jug and, while pouring for Qin Feiyang, said with a smile, "This wine was a gift from King Yan himself many years ago. I’ve kept it sealed for years, never quite bringing myself to drink it. Today is the perfect occasion to treat our little brother."

The wine was indeed rich and fragrant. It made one’s mouth water uncontrollably. But this only served to make Qin Feiyang even more agitated!

Lin Han pushed the wine cup towards Qin Feiyang and said with a smile, "Little brother, care to try some?"

Qin Feiyang held the cup, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. The wine was a gift from King Yan, so precious that Lin Han himself couldn’t bear to drink it, yet now it was being offered to him. It seemed Lin Han was already beginning his attempts to win him over.

Qin Feiyang said with a smile, "Family Head Lin, I’m truly sorry, but I don’t really drink. Perhaps Elder Shi can drink it on my behalf?"

With that, he passed the wine cup to Shi Zheng.

Shi Zheng accepted it without ceremony and drained it in one gulp. He nodded. "Excellent. This is indeed imperial wine from the Royal Palace."

Seeing this, a flicker of displeasure crossed Lin Han’s eyes, though he quickly laughed it off. "Is there a man in this world who doesn’t drink? Little brother, don’t be so reserved."

Saying this, he moved to pour more wine for Qin Feiyang.

Qin Feiyang placed his hand over the cup and said with a wry smile, "Family Head Lin, I genuinely cannot drink. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have refused the First Prince last night."

Lin Han paused. It seemed that was indeed the case. Last night, when they went to the Flying Phoenix Building, the first thing the First Prince said upon seeing this boy was to invite him for a drink, which the boy had directly refused at the time.

Lin Han was a bit annoyed. Alas, a miscalculation. If presenting this treasure he had kept for many years could make the other party happy, it would have been worth it. But now, after all this effort, even personally pouring the wine, their rapport hadn’t improved in the slightest. It was a complete loss.

"Steward, take the wine away," Lin Han ordered. Since he wasn’t drinking, it was best not to waste it.

Shi Zheng quickly interjected, "Don’t do that! If Jian Haotian isn’t drinking, I will. Surely Family Head Lin isn’t so stingy as to begrudge me this?"

Lin Han’s eyebrow twitched almost imperceptibly. He chuckled, "Not at all, not at all. Hao’er, go accompany Elder Shi and have a few more cups."

"Understood." Lin Hao nodded, rose, took the wine jug from Steward Lin, and sat beside Shi Zheng, pouring him wine.

Simultaneously, Lin Han also gave Steward Lin a meaningful glance. Steward Lin understood and produced a Qiankun Bag.

Lin Han placed the Qiankun Bag before Qin Feiyang and said with a smile, "Little brother, although our Lin family is prominent, we don’t really have anything exceptional to offer. I hope you won’t find it lacking."

Qin Feiyang picked up the Qiankun Bag and glanced inside, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Lin Han smiled. "Little brother, this is a small token of my regard. I hope you’ll accept it."

"This... isn’t quite right. I haven’t done anything to merit a reward," Qin Feiyang said, appearing somewhat hesitant.

Lin Han waved his hand. "Nonsense, nonsense. Just consider it a welcoming gift."

Qin Feiyang sneered inwardly. A welcoming gift worth millions, quite generous indeed. Since Lin Han insists, wouldn’t refusing be a slap to his face? Besides, he could hardly find a reason to reject something offered so readily. Taking advantage when offered isn’t foolish.

"In that case, many thanks, Family Head Lin." Qin Feiyang smoothly tucked the Qiankun Bag into his robes.

Lin Han also smiled. The first step was finally a success.

AHEM! He cleared his throat and gave Steward Lin another subtle look.

Steward Lin nodded and clapped his hands sharply. Three stunningly beautiful young women walked in gracefully and stood beside Steward Lin. The three women were all around sixteen, with exquisite figures and sweet appearances.

Qin Feiyang turned to look at the three women, his expression a little odd. Still using seduction in this day and age? How utterly archaic.

Lin Han, completely oblivious, said with a smile, "Little brother, if you like them, feel free to pick one. Of course, you can have all three if you wish."

Qin Feiyang’s face twitched. He turned to Lin Han and said strangely, "Family Head Lin, I’m still underage. Is this really appropriate? Be careful, or people might accuse you of being an old degenerate corrupting a child."

Underage? Lin Han was taken aback. It was only then that he suddenly realized the boy before him wasn’t even sixteen yet!

This... Lin Han was embarrassed. If word got out that he’d tried to seduce a minor, wouldn’t he become the laughingstock of the world?

Steward Lin chuckled. "Young Master Jian, fifteen isn’t that young. Look at many disciples from prestigious families; aren’t they often only fourteen or fifteen? And don’t they still frequent pleasure houses?"

"Yes, yes, that’s right," Lin Han nodded, glancing appreciatively at Steward Lin.

Qin Feiyang nodded. "That’s true. However, I’m a rather conservative person and not fond of such things. Let’s not ruin them; after all, their lives aren’t easy either."

Lin Han was at a loss and looked towards Steward Lin. Steward Lin also wore an expression of helplessness.

Qin Feiyang rose and said with a smile, "I’ve just remembered something urgent I need to attend to. I must take my leave now but will visit again when I have time."

Lin Han said urgently, "AH... Leaving already? Was our hospitality somehow lacking, little brother, to have upset you? If so, I, Lin, offer my apologies."

Qin Feiyang smiled. "You’re being too serious. Family Head Lin has been incredibly hospitable and even gave me such a generous gift. I’m truly grateful, but I genuinely have some urgent business to handle."

Lin Han, anxious, began, "Little brother..."

Steward Lin smiled. "Family Head, since Young Master Jian has matters to attend to, we shouldn’t insist he stay. After all, the future is long, and there will be many more opportunities to meet."

Lin Han frowned, then nodded. "Very well then. Little brother, I’ll see you out."

"No need, I know the way." With that, Qin Feiyang called Shi Zheng, and they strode out.

After the two had gone some distance, Lin Han turned to Steward Lin, frowning. "Why did you interrupt me just now?"

Steward Lin replied, "Family Head, surely you’ve realized by now? This boy was simply toying with us."

Toying with us? Lin Han’s eyebrows shot up.

Steward Lin said, "I’m afraid he knew from the moment he sat down that we were trying to bribe him. Family Head, this boy is exceptionally shrewd. You mustn’t underestimate him."

Lin Han said angrily, "Are you saying those five million Gold Coins were a complete waste then?"

Steward Lin gave a bitter smile. What else could be done? We can’t possibly ask for them back now!

"Damn it!" Lin Han slammed his palm on the dining table, his expression ferocious. To think this little whelp had been playing him all along! It was unforgivable!

Lin Yiyi rose. "Adopted Father, if there’s nothing else, Yiyi will return to her room now."

"Mm." Lin Han nodded, then added, "In just over five months, you’ll be sixteen. Prepare yourself properly for your marriage to the First Prince. When you have free time, spend more time with him to cultivate your relationship."

"Yes." Lin Yiyi’s delicate body trembled. She nodded in acknowledgment, turned, and departed.

The melancholy in her eyes deepened.

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