The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 293 - Chapter 293 Chapter 293 Embarrassed and Furious

Chapter 293: Chapter 293: Embarrassed and Furious Chapter 293: Chapter 293: Embarrassed and Furious The old man’s face immediately turned ashen, yet he was clearly not resigned, “Master, it’s been so many years. All the wealth we’ve earned now, we’ve earned through our own efforts. Are our descendants to be forever threatened by those Five Ghosts?”

At this moment, he held no gratitude towards his grandfather’s generation. He believed that even without the Five Ghosts summoned by his grandfather, given his own capabilities and methods, he would certainly not be in a worse position than he was now. Perhaps his grandfather’s fortune was indeed built with the wealth transported by the Five Ghosts, but that was irrelevant to him. Everything he owned now, he had earned through his own abilities.

He had never enjoyed the aid of the Five Ghosts, yet now he had to endure their revenge–it was hugely unfair.

“Do you really think that you could possess such immense wealth by your own capabilities alone?”

Zhong Niangyao felt that what the old man in front of her had said was nothing short of a joke, “Without the wealth transported by the Five Ghosts, neither your grandfather nor your father could have become wealthy, and you wouldn’t have been born into a rich family. The education you received from childhood, your perspectives, your insights, even your capabilities, aren’t all these built up with wealth? Now you find yourself wronged, having enjoyed the benefits for so many years, and now you feel it’s unjust?”

“Those born into poverty and deprivation, those powerless people oppressed by you, shouldn’t they feel even more that the Heavenly Dao is unjust?”

His words left the old man speechless, stammering, unsure of what to say.

“Master, even if I deserve punishment, what about the younger generation, the children? They are innocent!” the old man persisted, still not giving up, “They don’t even understand what’s going on!”

“They don’t understand?” Zhong Niangyao scoffed, “They already know how to bully others without understanding, what will they become when they grow up?”

“Just as I said, since they have enjoyed wealth, they must be prepared to pay the price! Besides, they won’t die–they just won’t be able to enjoy their riches any longer.”

“Master, as long as you are willing to help me, I am willing to offer half of my family wealth!”

Seeing that Zhong Niangyao remained unmoved, the old man bit his lip and spoke again, “Two-thirds, I am willing to offer two-thirds of my family wealth!”

Although it pained him greatly, compared to losing everything, perhaps even his life as a price, he was willing to part with that wealth.

“Only you can help yourself now,” Zhong Niangyao said, looking at the old man. “There’s only one way to appease the wrath of the Five Ghosts and ensure the healthy continuation of your descendants!”

“What’s the way?” the old man asked eagerly, “I’ll do whatever it takes!”

He secretly rejoiced, believing that money had indeed moved her heart. Just moments ago, she had been unwilling to help, but now hearing his offer of two-thirds of his family wealth, she appeared to relent.

But that was also good. Even if he lost much of his wealth, as long as he could rid himself of the Five Ghosts, it would be worth it. Besides, while he was still around, there was still a chance for rebirth.

“The method is quite simple,” Zhong Niangyao spoke indifferently, “When you go back, donate all your family wealth to accrue merit, dissipate the anger of the Five Ghosts, and dissolve the contract between both parties, then your descendants can live safely.”

“What?”

When he heard this, the old man stood up abruptly in agitation. Not in good health and now overly excited, he soon began to cough violently.

Although Housekeeper Wang could no longer speak, seeing his master like this, he quickly came forward to support him, fearing any accidents might occur.

It took a long while before the old man’s coughing subsided, but his complexion had become much paler than before.

“Master, if you do not wish to help, just say so directly, why play me for a fool here?” the old man repressed his anger and spoke, “If you are not capable, then there is no need to waste each other’s time here.”

He couldn’t believe that offering up so much family wealth wouldn’t tempt a Heavenly Master.

The young girl before him was young and might not really be capable. Perhaps the fame she had attained was nothing more than an exaggerated rumor.

Enraged, the old man left with his anger unabated.

Zhong Niangyao spread her hands and spoke helplessly, “Tell me, is my luck not good today? Why do I encounter such issues today?”

“Don’t be upset!” Lu Yichen reached out and patted Zhong Niangyao’s head, smiling as he comforted, “I’ll take you out for some good food.”

“I’m not upset, just a bit melancholic!”

Zhong Niangyao smiled and shook her head, then stood up, “Well, it’s noon now, let’s go have lunch!”

Had it not been for this old man’s delay, they would probably have been having lunch by now.

Soon, the stall was packed up, and Lu Yichen took Zhong Niangyao to a private restaurant for lunch.

Inside the private room–

After Lu Yichen ordered some dishes, he passed the menu to Zhong Niangyao, “See if you want to add anything else.”

“No need, you’ve ordered everything I like.”

She hadn’t expected this; she and Lu Yichen had only dined together a few times, but he had already remembered her tastes.

She must admit, she found this rather pleasing.

Taking the chance, Lu Yichen promptly asked Zhong Niangyao out to play in a few days.

Faced with Lu Yichen’s invitation, however, Zhong Niangyao shook her head, “I have things to attend to in a couple of days.”

Hearing her response, Lu Yichen appeared somewhat surprised, but he didn’t press further.

“This matter of the Five Ghosts Transporting Wealth,” Zhong Niangyao immediately explained, “Now that we’ve encountered it, we can’t just ignore it!”

Though the old man had already left, it didn’t mean the matter was resolved.

“Could it turn dangerous?” Lu Yichen asked.

“Yes!” Zhong Niangyao nodded, “I need to go there. The Five Ghosts are not malevolent and have never harmed anyone. Now, deserted by a promise, they are innocent too!”

“That old man won’t give up so easily, and the backlash from the Five Ghosts will only grow fiercer. If uncontrolled, the Five Ghosts might not be able to reincarnate and could even disperse their souls. At that point, they might harm innocents! I must intervene!”

If it were unknown, then so be it. But now that it’s known, she couldn’t stand idly by! She couldn’t be so cold-hearted!

This would also help her accumulate merit, and she did sympathize with the Five Ghosts, including a few innocent children.