In the original novel, the villain—that is, Lin Yuan—had an adorable daughter. She was the result of him forcing himself on a junior female student during college. Later, he refused to acknowledge the child, and the young woman, abandoned by her family because of the child, was left with no options. In desperation, she left the newborn at the Lin Family’s doorstep and jumped off a cliff to end her life.
When Lin Yuan’s parents learned the truth, they gave him a brutal whipping with a leather belt. But they accepted the little girl as their granddaughter and gave her the name Lin Yue, meaning she would be pure and flawless like the moon in the sky.
What happened after that was even more absurd. As the plot progressed, the villain kept clashing with Long Haochen, and in the end, he was thoroughly crushed and killed by him. All of the Lin Family’s assets were seized by Long Haochen.
And the daughter who had always been neglected by her father took up the task of avenging him. But how could she ever be a match for the chosen one of destiny, Long Haochen? One wrong move cost her everything, and she was defeated by him as well.
Recalling this part of the plot, Lin Yuan felt a strong urge to tear the novel to shreds, crawl through the internet cable, and slap the author across the face a few times.
And that wasn’t even the end of it.
Like most urban power-fantasy novels, this one eventually transitioned into cultivation. Lin Yuan remembered the plot clearly—eighteen years later, the Gate of Heaven would open, and people from this world would be able to enter the Minor Celestial Realm.
As for that young woman he had forced and who had leapt off a cliff, she didn’t actually die. By accident, she transmigrated to the Minor Celestial Realm and joined a sect to cultivate.
Of course, she ultimately couldn’t escape being tamed by Long Haochen, the protagonist chosen by destiny.
Thinking about these plotlines, Lin Yuan clenched his fists tightly.
He didn’t care about those unrelated female leads—but those who were truly close to him, he had to protect them, no matter what. Because they were his family.
He would never allow anyone to harm his family. Not even the so-called chosen protagonist.
Steadying his emotions, Lin Yuan walked toward his daughter.
“Xiao Bao,” he called softly.
Lin Yue was her official name, but ‘Xiao Bao’ was her nickname. His parents often called her that.
“Hmm? Daddy! Daddy!” Xiao Bao’s eyes lit up when she saw him. She ran toward him with her tiny legs, overjoyed.
“Young Master Lin!” The maid who was looking after her instinctively tried to stop the child, but a single glance from Lin Yuan made her freeze, too scared to say another word.
Lin Yuan picked up Xiao Bao and gently pinched her cheeks.
In the original timeline, he had been completely indifferent to this adorable daughter. He had even hit her. And yet, no matter how coldly he treated her, she always adored him. Even after he died in his conflict with Long Haochen, she had tried to avenge him—enduring countless hardships and pain.
Only to be defeated by that bastard Long Haochen in the end. The thought alone made him furious.
What father could tolerate his precious daughter being taken away by some arrogant punk?
“Xiao Bao, did you miss Daddy?” Lin Yuan’s heart melted the moment he looked at her.
Although he had never been married in his past life, he loved children. He used to help care for many of his relatives’ kids.
“Yes!” Xiao Bao replied sweetly.
“Xiao Bao is such a good girl. In the past, Daddy was wrong for neglecting you. Will you forgive me?”
“Yes! Xiao Bao loves Daddy the most!”
Hearing those words from his three-year-old daughter, Lin Yuan couldn’t hold back his tears.
“How about Daddy takes you shopping today? We’ll buy lots and lots of little dresses, toys, snacks…”
“Okay! Let’s go shopping!” Xiao Bao answered cheerfully to everything he said, which deeply touched Lin Yuan. He pressed his forehead to hers and gently rubbed it back and forth.
“What are you standing there for? Go start the car!” he barked.
“Yes, yes! Right away, Young Master!” The driver had been stunned into silence. Today’s Young Master Lin really seemed like a different person.
In the past, when this little girl clung to him, he would kick her away without hesitation. Now he was doting on her? Unbelievable.
The driver quickly pulled the car around. Lin Yuan, holding Xiao Bao in his arms, got in.
“Young Master, where are we headed?”
“Hmm… let’s go to Wanjia Plaza.”
Wanjia Plaza was the largest shopping center in North City. It had everything—food, entertainment, luxury goods. If you didn’t know where to go, Wanjia Plaza was always a safe choice.
Just after Lin Yuan left with Xiao Bao, the maid picked up the phone and called Lin Yuan’s parents.
The call connected, and she anxiously said, “Master, something bad has happened! Young Master took Xiao Bao away!”
“What?! That bastard took Xiao Bao?! Why didn’t you stop him?!”
Lin Tianxing shot up from his office chair the moment he heard this.
“Master, you know what Young Master is like. I didn’t dare stop him…”
“I understand. I’m heading home right now.”
Lin Tianxing hung up, grabbed his coat, and stormed out of the company.
“Director Lin, you still have a meeting later. You can’t leave right now!”
“Get lost! What damn meeting? My Xiao Bao is with that lunatic right now—nothing is more important than her safety. Postpone the meeting!”
Lin Tianxing barked at his secretary, putting on his coat while storming out.
Over on the other side, Lin Yuan’s mother reacted the same way. The moment she got the call from the maid, she dropped everything and drove home.
Lin Yuan had no idea his small decision had thrown his parents into complete panic.
By now, he had already arrived at Wanjia Plaza. Carrying Xiao Bao in his arms, he stepped out of the car.
Looking at the lively crowd and the bustling mall, Xiao Bao beamed with joy. She rarely had chances to play outside. Most of the time, she was watched by maids and confined to the family courtyard.
“Xiao Bao, today we’ll play as much as we want. Sound good?”
“Yes! Play a lot, play a lot!” she cheered.
Lin Yuan held Xiao Bao in his arms and walked toward the mall entrance.
At that moment, he noticed a familiar figure—Gu Qingyi. She was still dressed in her professional suit, walking straight toward him.
Gu Qingyi had been wondering how to arrange a chance encounter with Lin Yuan. What if he didn’t come at all?
But just as she looked up, she saw Lin Yuan standing in front of her… with a little girl in his arms.
This opportunity was too good to miss. She quickly got out of her car and walked toward him.
“Director Lin, what a coincidence! We meet again,” Gu Qingyi said with a smile.