Zhao Qian subconsciously rubbed her eyes, her mouth agape, her movements slow yet her palm trembling as she gripped his. "Long Lin, is it really you?"
Ye Long Lin nodded, his voice hoarse. "I'm back, Aunt Zhao."
Overseas operations, no choice in the matter.
After a long time, many things were cast aside, only remembering that he was a person of Great Xia, ordered to guard the overseas territories and deter all lesser threats.
Later, apart from combat, everything else was forgotten. All he saw was bloodshed.
Many things only slowly came back to mind.
After all, too many things were buried deep within his heart.
Yet, as she grasped Ye Long Lin's arm, she felt the scars spread across his entire arm beneath his clothes!
How much had he suffered all these years!
How many battles had he endured to have this arm so covered in scars?
"Aunt Zhao, it's fine, I'll handle the irrelevant people here first."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tao felt a chill spread through his entire body from the soles of his feet.
Ye Long Lin turned, a sharp aura erupting, his voice indifferent. "You want the property under my aunt's name, and to gift it without any conditions?"
These corporations were becoming increasingly shameless, wanting to take others' property without spending a dime.
Truly amusing.
Zhang Tao took a deep breath. He had studied law, how could he not understand Ye Long Lin's words?
"Sir, I am not sure what you mean. We are merely managing finances for Miss Zhao Qian. With the scale of our Tian Sheng Group, we would not be unwilling to part with such a small amount of money.
For us, spending a few million to achieve higher returns is a business operation."
Ye Long Lin looked at him and continued, "Explain what you mean by 'unconditional transfer'."
Zhang Tao subconsciously prepared to speak, but Ye Long Lin added, "If you can't explain clearly, I'll send you on your way."
Beside them, Zhao Siyu watched this scene with bright eyes, her mouth agape. Was this person so domineering? Why had her mother never mentioned him before?
If she had such confidence to say such words, they wouldn't have suffered such humiliation. She could protect her mother as well.
Ye Long Lin's words gradually broke through his psychological defenses, especially when he saw two soldiers standing like javelins, his heart trembling.
A military family, enjoying the highest level of protection for military dependents.
None of this had happened before, until this man appeared!
"Tian Sheng Group has no intention of being your enemy. This is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"
Zhang Tao finally could not bear the psychological pressure, his heart filled with dread as he knelt on the ground, his voice trembling.
Ye Long Lin turned, standing by the window, gently opening it to let the sunlight fall upon him, like a deity.
"I don't like to repeat myself."
He sat aside and began to peel an apple.
Cold sweat dripped from Zhang Tao's forehead. He felt a terrifying aura emanating from Ye Long Lin.
Even though he was prostrating himself, he could not suppress the fear in his heart.
"Sir... Sir..."
He did not want to escalate the matter. Once it escalated, Tian Sheng Group would be wiped out. He just wanted this situation to pass quickly.
"Since you are so stubborn, I can only send you on your way."
Hearing this, Zhang Tao scrambled away, stumbling towards the exit, not daring to linger!
Fearing collateral damage.
This was supposed to be a fight between mortals, but who would have thought an immortal would personally intervene? What kind of fight was this!
He didn't even have the qualification to confront him!
"Aunt Zhao, please rest assured and recover. I will handle everything else."
Ye Long Lin cut the apple he held into pieces and brought it to Zhao Qian's mouth. Zhao Qian smiled, looking at him with eyes full of this person who was not related to her by blood.
"I'm relieved that you'll handle it."
"Oh, let me introduce you. This is my daughter, Zhao Siyu. But don't misunderstand, she's my adopted daughter. She's very sensible and has a great talent for business, having started her own company at a young age.
My greatest pride in this life is having you two children. It's all been worth it."
Zhao Qian said with a smile, coughing twice. She held Zhao Siyu with her left hand and Ye Long Lin with her right, her gaze filled with affection.
Zhao Siyu said reproachfully, "Mom, what are you saying? You'll live a long, long life. Don't you think so, brother?"
Ye Long Lin rolled his eyes and pretended to ponder. "Judging by age and the order in which you appeared in Aunt Zhao's life, you should call me 'Ge'."
Zhao Siyu glared at him. "Mom, look at him!"
Zhao Qian laughed heartily and gently patted their hands. "I'm tired. I want to rest for a while."
The two left the ward. Zhao Siyu's face immediately showed a heavy expression.
Zhao Siyu looked at this 'older brother' who had suddenly appeared in her life. She had initially thought he was after their family's assets, but what followed made her feel her thoughts were rather narrow-minded.
Before she could speak, Ye Long Lin instructed Yuan Gang, who was waiting outside, "Contact them. Have the hospital prepare an ambulance to transport her to the Military General Hospital. Have the general hospital prepare VIP wards and form a team of chief experts. I want to see a treatment plan within an hour."
Yuan Gang nodded. "I understand."
He walked away a few steps, and within a minute, Yuan Gang handed a medical record to Ye Long Lin.
Ye Long Lin looked at the medical record and fell silent. After a long while, he sighed, "You've worked hard all these years."
Zhao Siyu's eyes immediately turned red.
Zhao Qian's illness was a result of years of accumulated fatigue. Numerous ailments had erupted, sending her to the hospital and causing her body to collapse.
If Zhao Siyu hadn't started her company, she might not have been able to afford such a large medical bill.
With Zhao Siyu's capabilities, she could only manage to secure a private room at the hospital, which was the extent of her ability.
Zhao Siyu took a deep breath. "It's very simple for me to acknowledge you as my brother. As long as you can cure Mom, forget about me calling you brother, I'd be happy to call you grandfather."
Ye Long Lin looked at her with a playful gaze. Those words were not to be taken lightly.
"Yuan Gang, have Ju Ling Group and Yuan Zhan Capital inject fifty billion into Tian Tian Logistics Company. Also, acquire Si Tong Ba Da and transfer it under Zhao Siyu's name."
Yuan Gang nodded. "Understood."
Si Tong Ba Da was the largest logistics company in Nan Province!
Zhao Siyu blinked. This cheap brother was either bragging or truly remarkable. Only these two possibilities existed, but thinking about it... it was highly likely he was truly remarkable.
"Don't worry about Aunt Zhao's situation. She is not only your relative but also mine."
She was almost his stepmother, how could she not be family?
"Have Xuan Niao come over to provide close protection for Aunt Zhao, responsible for her daily life, safety, and other matters."