Chapter 141: Chapter 141
Speaking of Burles’s third son, Corbin Burles, it’s quite interesting.
Corbin was not born to the deceased Mrs. Burles.
But they are indeed Burles’s children.
Many years ago, Corbin’s father was one of the most competitive children in the Burles family. But he ended up having an affair and secretly fathered a child with a female, which is Corbin.
After this matter was exposed, Corbin’s father disappeared from the public’s view, but as Burles’s child, Corbin stayed on, becoming the most inconspicuous third son of the Burles family.
This time, the eldest son Jenkins, the second son Esie, and the third son Corbin have all come to Flower Country.
However, everyone knows that Corbin is just here to make up the numbers, to do the menial tasks. No matter how well he performs, having an improper background means he has no qualifications to compete for the heir.
A single invitation, personally delivered by Corbin, with lowered posture inviting him over. Song Chen thought of that slightly pleading gaze, as if if he did not agree, Corbin would be punished upon returning...
It seems Corbin’s position in the Burles family is indeed awkward and even somewhat embarrassing.
"I’m planning to go."
It’s not out of pity for Corbin, but due to wanting to build partnerships with some attendees.
"Tomorrow night?" Guan Heng thought for a moment, "The Guan family seems to have received an invite too; my mother wants me to make an appearance."
"That banquet is rather relaxed, it seems many people will bring their partners and children along."
Everyone is aware of the Burles family’s reputation in the circle, but in the public eye, there haven’t been any negative rumors, especially not in Flower Country, no one knows the dirty secrets of the Burles family.
After coming to Flower Country, they prepared a charity banquet for the love of young ones, hoping to establish a good image here.
But to Guan Heng, this charity banquet for the love of young ones is truly ironic.
If the Burles family really had some kindness, why would they conduct beastman performances?
Guan Heng looked at Yu Man, "Sister, are you going? I could be your escort."
By the way, let outsiders see that he is now a male with a taken status.
"I don’t want to go." Yu Man slightly frowned, she doesn’t really like such occasions.
"Alright then..." Guan Heng shrugged in disappointment, "With a child, such crowded events are indeed not suitable for you; just be careful as much as possible."
Until the next evening, when Guan Heng arrived at the banquet hall, he suddenly caught sight of Yu Man.
"Sister?" Guan Heng looked at Yu Man in surprise, "Why are you here?"
Weren’t you saying you wouldn’t come?
He looked down, and Yu Manman also waved at him, "Hello, Mr. Guan!"
Yu Man’s eyes flashed with a bit of worry, "I changed my mind temporarily and decided to come."
She looked at the grand banquet hall and immediately spotted Song Chen talking confidently with others.
Song Chen’s face didn’t reveal any tension; he was merely silently rotating the plain ring in his hand.
Yu Man indeed made a last-minute change in her decision.
Yu Man lowered her head to look at Manman.
It’s because of her daughter Manman.
To be more precise, it’s because of the system.
Just today, after Yu Manman heard Song Chen talk about the banquet, as if triggering a keyword, the system spoke up again.
[Ding! After being betrayed by Pat and Pang Xiaoyu, Song Chen’s company is on the brink of bankruptcy. The Curry family covets the Rest Pod technology, but the core technology is always controlled by Yu Man and has never been leaked. The Curry family’s threats and inducements have all failed!]
[For a lifeline, Song Chen went to the banquet hosted by Burles, hoping for support to rebuild the Rest Pod, unaware it was a trap set by the Curry family to inject a drug easily leading to mental chaos! He was falsely accused of attempted murder and imprisoned for five years!]
[Now issuing the villain redemption task: Please overturn Song Chen’s case and restore his innocence!]
[Task difficulty: Nine-star!]
[Task reward: Mind Reading Technique! Limited to three times daily! Can read a person’s inner thoughts within ten minutes at will!]
Many things have changed now, and Yu Manman doesn’t know if something will still happen to the third dad during the banquet.
Therefore, Yu Manman specially measured the Luck Value for the third dad attending the banquet!
Result: Orange-red warning index 78!
Yu Manman instantly became nervous! Quickly disclosed details to mom!
So, they came to the banquet together...
Yu Man also thought about neither of them attending, but if they don’t go this time, what about the next time, who knows? The system won’t remind every time.
And Manman actively asked to come along.
She has the system, maybe she can help somehow...
"Guan Heng, can I ask you a favor?" Yu Man asked.
"Of course!" Guan Heng immediately nodded, "Any request, feel free to ask; I’ll accomplish whatever I can do!"
Yu Man leaned toward Guan Heng’s ear, "Help me keep an eye on Song Chen. It’s possible someone will make a move on him today..."
Guan Heng was stunned.
Since Yu Man said so, she naturally knows something in advance.
"Also, keep an eye on the Curry family."
Guan Heng nodded in confusion, "The Curry family?"
Since when did sister have dealings with the Curry family?
"Song Chen’s original surname is Curry."
Guan Heng was shocked.
So, sister’s Beast Husband was originally a Cavon, then a Curry?
Is there anything else he doesn’t know?
"These matters, I’ll tell you later. First, help me monitor Song Chen."
Guan Heng made an OK gesture, "Alright, leave it to me. I’ll have someone help keep an eye on him..."
After chatting briefly with Yu Man, Guan Heng found an opportunity to leave the banquet hall and made a phone call.
"I’m at the banquet now, send a few people here to help monitor Song Chen, and... secretly watch the Curry family, don’t let anyone notice."
Guan Heng thought for a moment, "Also, keep Yu Man safe too."
Perhaps they’re targeting Song Chen, but sister is Song Chen’s wife, someone might be aiming at her too?
Guan Heng became extremely alert; it seemed today’s banquet would usher in a storm.
He returned to Yu Man’s side and nodded at her.
Yu Manman glanced around, carefully observing the people drinking and chatting, sighing with concern.
Sigh, who wants to harm the third dad? If only the Mind Reading Technique could be used right now!
[Ding! A strong desire detected from Host, do you want to use a hundred Luck Value to unlock the System Mall?]
Yu Manman bit her finger, feeling very conflicted! ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ ⓝovelFire.net
Should she activate the System Mall?
But that requires spending a hundred Luck Value...
—System, what’s inside the Mall?
[As long as Host has enough Luck Value, the system can solve everything for you, but note, this system is a villain redemption system, not to be used for aiding and abetting!]
Yu Manman understood.
She merely wants to protect family, not harm others. If someone intends to harm them, her counteraction shouldn’t violate the system, right?