"Selecting a son-in-law!" Old Mrs. Lin said, glancing at him, "That makes sense."
"Mom, a son-in-law isn't truly part of the Lin family," Lin Guoli urged. "We absolutely cannot agree to this."
"Guoli, the Lin family was built by your elder brother. If he wishes to take in a son-in-law, it's a way to continue the Lin family's lineage," Old Mrs. Lin stated directly. "So you don't need to say any more."
"But..." Lin Guoli frowned. "I've worked diligently for these years. I may not have merit in the Lin family, but I've certainly put in the effort. It shouldn't be too much to ask for my son to be made a vice president."
"Vice president means taking over the Lin family in the future," Lin Aotian said directly. "The Lin family's current glory is all under my control. Guoli, do you want to contend for power with me?"
"While that may be true, without the Lin family's strong foundation, I might not have had such capabilities," Lin Guoli stated. "I also have shares in the company. I hope elder brother won't forget!"
"If you speak like this, you can establish your own household," Lin Aotian said, standing with his hands behind his back.
Lin Guoli's face turned ashen. He didn't know how to respond. Although he had shares, they weren't many. If he truly went his own way, he would be far inferior to the Lin family.
"You are all brothers. Why must you fight to the death?" Old Mrs. Lin intervened. "As long as it's beneficial to the Lin family, I won't object to anything!"
"Mom, don't worry. I am also a descendant of the Lin family. How could I let the Lin family's assets fall into the hands of outsiders?" Lin Aotian smiled. "Everything is under control."
Old Mrs. Lin nodded slightly, appearing somewhat satisfied.
Lin Guoli felt uneasy and could say no more.
After they had walked away, Lin Guoli came to the living room. Lin Haitao stumbled in, drunk, with several red lipstick marks on his face.
"Dad, why are you here smoking alone?" Lin Haitao asked with a smile.
"Were you out messing around again?" Lin Guoli said coldly. "Do you know your good days are over?"
"Dad, what are you talking about? I am the only direct descendant of the Lin family. The entire Lin family will be handed over to me in the future," Lin Haitao declared confidently. "My good days are probably just beginning!"
As he spoke, Lin Haitao's drunkenness intensified.
Lin Guoli stood up and slapped him. "You ignorant fool! If I hadn't been maneuvering all along, how could you have achieved what you have today? Now that a crisis has emerged, you're still here speaking nonsense."
Lin Haitao was jolted awake and looked at Lin Guoli, bewildered. "Dad, why did you hit me!"
"Your elder brother's daughter has returned. Don't you know?" Lin Guoli said coldly. "Before long, he will control the entire Lin family. Will there still be a place for you in the Lin family then?"
"Isn't she just an illegitimate daughter!" Lin Haitao said dismissively. "Does she think she can compete with me? I am of direct Lin family blood. My descendants will also have the surname Lin in the future!"
"Your elder brother has already said he will take in a son-in-law!" Lin Guoli said sternly. "In a few days, he will return to the ancestral home for rites. At that time, it will be a recognition of lineage, the true direct descendant of the Lin family. If he takes in a son-in-law, do you think the Lin family will still have a place for you?"
"Old Mrs. Lin will never agree!" Lin Haitao shook his head. "She has always doted on me the most."
"Old Mrs. Lin has already tacitly agreed," Lin Guoli stated. "At that time, you will be useless!"
Lin Haitao's body trembled. "I am the successor of the Lin family. No one can change that!"
"Hmph!" Lin Guoli shook his head, his face filled with displeasure.
"Dad, don't worry. No one can shake me!" Lin Haitao declared. "I will absolutely not allow anyone to do this."
"Don't do anything rash!" Lin Guoli warned. "Your elder brother has immense power. If anything happens to his woman, he will surely suspect something!"
"I have my own plans for this matter, Dad. Don't worry," Lin Haitao waved his hand.
Lin Guoli said no more. At this point, he couldn't say much more. Su Dan Novel Network
The next morning, Granny Guihua was making delicious food in the kitchen, while Lin Ke was happily planting flowers in the garden.
Since arriving in Jiangbei, Lin Ke and the others had become much more spirited, perhaps finding a sense of home.
In the past few days, Lin Aotian had also visited Lin Ke frequently, making him begin to acknowledge his father.
"Xiao Ke, did Xiao Fan say anything about why he suddenly left?" Granny Guihua came over with pastries.
"It's probably something happened at the company!" Lin Ke smiled. "It won't be a big problem, Granny, you don't need to worry too much!"
"That's good, as long as everything is fine!" Granny Guihua nodded repeatedly.
"If I'm not mistaken, Brother Lu Fan will arrive today!" Lin Ke smiled. "I'll go to the lakeside to wait for him later. When he arrives, I'll be the first to see him."
"There are many cars by the lake, you must be careful!" Granny Guihua smiled. "When Xiao Fan arrives, he can try my newly made pastries."
Lin Ke nodded solemnly and then walked towards the lake across the road. He and Lu Fan had agreed that Lu Fan would get off the car there.
On the side of the road, a car had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Lin Ke emerge, it suddenly accelerated and sped towards him.
Lin Ke turned his head sharply and saw the speeding car. He was directly hit and sent flying.
Hearing the loud crash, Granny Guihua, who was in the courtyard, rushed out. Seeing Lin Ke lying on the ground, she cried out, "Xiao Ke, Xiao Ke!"
Despite her calls, Lin Ke remained unconscious.
Lin Aotian, driving his car, arrived near the courtyard. Seeing the scene before him, he was greatly alarmed. He got out of the car and ran towards Lin Ke, scooping him up and rushing him to the hospital.
At this moment, he was filled with rage, his eyes bloodshot. This was Jiangbei territory, and someone had openly attacked Lin Ke. How could he tolerate this?
Meanwhile, in the Lin family courtyard, Lin Haitao received a phone call. "Brother Tao, the job is done. I'm afraid he won't survive. When we were leaving, we saw the Lin family head's car. It seemed he had just arrived!"
"As long as you weren't exposed!" Lin Haitao nodded. "Leave Jiangbei as soon as possible. I'll give you some money, and then don't come back!"
"Thank you, Brother Tao. We definitely won't disappoint you!" Several men rejoiced, feeling somewhat touched.
They had only done a business deal but received a lifetime of wealth. For them, this was the easiest money they had ever made.
Lin Haitao drank red wine, looking smug. If Lin Ke died unexpectedly, wouldn't the entire Lin family's assets be handed over to him? Who could change this situation?
"Haitao, you're too young to drink so much wine," Old Mrs. Lin said, approaching with her cane. "It's not good for your health!"