Chapter 41 - Do What You Want To Do
"You… You…"
Lan Yaxin's face turned red with embarrassment.
Would she dare to be so arrogant in front of Old Mrs. Lan?
They were bullying her because she was alone and they outnumbered her. She was going to tell Grandma so that she could teach her a lesson!
"Anran…" Lan Tingyun walked in from behind and called out. He had heard everything they said just now. Yaxin had been taught poorly by her parents and now, she was asking for money so blatantly. There was nothing wrong with what Anran said, so he could just pretend he didn't hear it.
"Dad, you're here."
Lan Anran stood up.
"Second Uncle, I'm here to see Second Aunt and to comfort Sis. I know she didn't do well today and handed in her papers early. I was afraid she would be upset, so I came to check on her."
Lan Yaxin spoke kindly, but everyone in the room knew she was hiding a knife behind her smile.
"Anran, don't take it to heart, it's alright. You haven't learned this material before: it's not your fault," Lan Tingyun comforted her.
"Yeah, Sis, don't be sad. Yanran didn't do well, but he is still happy. You can take the test next time. Don't worry, the Lan Family won't collapse with me supporting them."
Lan Yaxin's words had two meanings: Lan Anran and Lan Yanran were being stepped on while she was the one worthy of praise.
Lan Yanran was suddenly called out and felt a little embarrassed. He lowered his head and didn't say a thing.
He cursed silently in his heart, What a b*tch!
Lan Tingyun was a little embarrassed. His children were good at fighting, but now, they were being ridiculed by a little girl. It was embarrassing.
"I'm not sad, I'm just worried that someone will be upset. Remember not to come empty-handed the next time you visit. If your family doesn't have money, go and earn some. It's meaningless to pester your parents every day. My mom isn't as bad as you think. If you're done, you can leave!" Lan Anran spoke bluntly.
Lan Yaxin was at a loss for words. The family did depend on Old Mrs. Lan for food and drink, so she had nothing to refute. There was no point in staying any longer, so she smiled.
"Alright, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, I'll go back. Grandma is worried about you, so I'll report to her when I see her."
Lan Yaxin didn't mention the incident at all, as if it hadn't happened. She stood up with a smile and left.
She had just turned around when a malicious gleam appeared in her eyes, completely unlike the gentle and kind Lan Yaxin.
She was furious and cursed Li Yueru in her head, What a shameless person! She borrows money so righteously!
Lan Yanran looked up.
"Yanran, today's test, you…"
Lan Anran pulled Lan Tingyun aside as he was about to ask.
"Dad, let me tell you something. Don't let Yanran stay in the Medical Department. He isn't good at medicine at all. Instead of being ridiculed everyday like this, why don't you let him do something he likes so that the Lan Family can have another talent?
Yanran is a smart child, he will definitely be outstanding if he can do something he likes."
"But he is the only male heir in the Lan Family. Your grandma had high hopes for him, but he is such a disappointment. If he doesn't become a doctor, what will happen to his inheritance?"
Lan Tingyun frowned, troubled.
"Dad, the children of the Lan Family don't just have to be doctors. Yanran fails every exam and in school, he is scolded every day and bullied like trash. Isn't that an embarrassment to the Lan Family? It's impossible for him to become a top student now. He likes to act and wants to study acting. Just let him be. If he doesn't do well, he will know that studying medicine is for the best when he comes back.
The Lan Family not only has Lan Yaxin, there's me too. Dad, you have to believe me, I will bring glory to the Lan Family!" Lan Anran spoke patiently.
Lan Tingyun looked at Lan Anran with doubt in his eyes.
Yanran wasn't good at medicine. Instead of embarrassing himself in school, it was better to let him challenge the world. Perhaps he could succeed…
Anran seemed like a child who didn't know anything, but she had tenacity and self-confidence. She might really succeed. It didn't matter even if she didn't succeed, the Lan Family wanted this kind of spirit.
"Alright, Yanran, after the Pharmacy Competition, I will help you apply for a leave of absence. Do what you want and remember not to embarrass the Lan Family. If you don't do well, come back and be a doctor and work towards your inheritance!"
Lan Tingyun's tone was solemn, but to Lan Yanran, it was filled with fatherly love.
"Thank you Dad, thank you Sis! You're the best!"
Lan Yanran hugged the two of them excitedly. He had never been so happy.
Lan Anran looked at her mother happily and smiled. This feeling was great!
….
Mo Family Villa.
Mo Jinrong was reading in the study room when Mo San walked in.
"Young Master, Mr. Mo is here. He is waiting in the living room to see your condition."
"He's here?"
Mo Jinrong placed the book in his hand down, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, raised his head, and spoke with a deep gaze.
"Young Master Mo, if you don't want to see him, I'll chase him away now!"
Mo San was just about to turn around when Mo Jinrong spoke softly, "Yes! Why shouldn't I see my uncle since he has come to see me?"
He stood up and strode out.
Mo Changwen was sitting in the living room, waiting for Mo Jinrong.
He wasn't here to show his concern, but Mo Jinrong's sudden recovery wasn't good for him.. He wanted to see if it was true.