"There is no other meaning. Since I was young, I failed to protect Lin Ke properly, causing him to endure many things he shouldn't have," Lin Aotian stated directly. "Now, I only wish to protect her well, and I hope you can lend a hand."
"Even without your reminder, I will protect him well!" Lu Fan chuckled. "However, what Mr. Lin just said, does it carry a deeper meaning? Or does Mr. Lin believe I would covet your Lin family's assets?"
"Young brother, you jest. The Lin family was built by my own hands; no one can usurp it," Lin Aotian stated directly. "It's just that Lin Ke will eventually take over the Lin family, and there might be better choices. I hope you understand that there is ultimately a gap between you two."
"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Lin!" Lu Fan nodded. "I will respect Lin Ke's choice, no matter what she chooses!"
Lin Aotian frowned. Lu Fan's words did not seem to align with his expectations. The empire he had worked hard to build would not be easily handed over to others.
Although Lu Fan appeared decent, he was by no means someone Lin Aotian approved of. At least in his eyes, only a prestigious family that matched the Lin family could be with Lin Ke.
"It's time to eat, so many dishes were made today!"
Lin Ke walked out from the kitchen, holding several plates of food, with several maids following her.
Lin Aotian quickly stood up. "Are these dishes made by Little Ke today?"
"Everything was made by the young lady!" the maid said seriously. "The young lady's cooking is quite good!"
"Then today I must eat two big bowls. I've never eaten dishes made by my own daughter!" Lin Aotian said with a serious expression.
Lu Fan also sat down, as if nothing had happened.
"What were you two talking about!" Lin Ke asked as she sat down.
"Naturally, we were talking about you!" Lu Fan said with a smile.
Lin Aotian's brow furrowed. If Lin Ke knew what he and Lu Fan had discussed, she would likely have strong opinions about him.
"What is there to talk about me!" Lin Ke said awkwardly.
"We were just chatting casually, nothing else," Lu Fan shrugged. "How about after the Spring Festival, you stay in Jiangbei? If you can take over the Lin family, it might be a better choice!"
"Brother Lu Fan, how can you say that!" Lin Ke gave him a sideways glance. "You know I have no interest in that sort of thing!"
"I know, of course, but no matter what, this is the Lin family of Jiangbei. If you can take over the Lin family of Jiangbei, you'll be a rich and beautiful woman from now on," Lu Fan smiled.
At these words, Lin Ke instantly fell silent, even looking a little wronged. "Brother Lu Fan, do you not want me anymore? Do you want to drive me away!"
"Look at what you're saying, Brother Lu Fan is not that kind of person!" Lu Fan quickly shook his head. "I just think it's better for you to stay with the Lin family."
"I don't want what you think, I want what I think!" Lin Ke said seriously.
Lu Fan felt a bit awkward, even helpless. Lin Aotian, standing by, smiled and said, "As long as Little Ke is happy, anything is fine!"
Lu Fan sat silently, but cast a glance at Lin Aotian.
Lin Aotian's words were spoken lightly, but in reality, he did not think so. He was only saying it to make Lin Ke happy.
Steward Wu stood by, silently observing everything.
Meanwhile, in the Lin family's courtyard, in a room, Old Madam Lin was reclining, looking quite energetic. Doctor Chen was administering medicine nearby. "After drinking this dose of medicine, the old madam's condition will improve, and she will even be as lively as ever!"
"With Doctor Chen's words, I am relieved!" Lin Guoli nodded. "That young man today, unaware of his own limitations, offended Doctor Chen. I hope Doctor Chen will not hold it against him."
"Why would I argue with a junior!" Doctor Chen waved his hand. "That young man said the old madam wouldn't make it through the night, which is simply laughable. The old madam is very healthy right now."
Lin Guoli nodded repeatedly, a slight smile appearing on his face.
The old madam, however, frowned. "Guoli, have you thought this through clearly!"
"Mom, what do you mean by that!" Lin Guoli was taken aback. "I don't quite understand."
"Once Lin Ke returns, she will surely take over the entire Lin family," Old Madam Lin stated directly. "Don't you have any other methods?"
"Mom, if I had any other method, I wouldn't be so worried," Lin Guoli said helplessly. "After all, she is Big Brother's daughter, and Big Brother values her so much. It's likely she will truly take over the entire Lin family in the future, and then the Lin family will be controlled by Lin Ke!"
"I will never let such a thing happen!" Madam Lin stated directly. "A daughter who has been lost for many years, and her authenticity is still unknown. Moreover, she is a daughter. Once she marries, won't she lead my Lin family into an abyss of eternal damnation!"
"What you said is not wrong!" Lin Guoli nodded. "It's a pity I have no way out; I can only follow Big Brother's lead."
"Power is fought for. I only have Haitao as my grandson, and he is your biological son," Old Madam Lin said coldly. "If he cannot smoothly take over the Lin family, I will not be able to rest in peace even in death."
"With your words, Mom, I feel reassured."
Lin Guoli nodded quickly, his eyes showing more joy.
"Don't be happy too soon. Even with my support, it's useless. If your Big Brother truly wants Lin Ke to manage the entire Lin family, no one can stop him!" Old Madam Lin stated directly. "After all, you should know very well that the Lin family is the result of your Big Brother's hard work, and he will never let others tamper with it!"
"I know that, of course!" Lin Guoli said quickly. "But I have no other way. After all, Big Brother makes the decisions in the company, and I can only follow his wishes."
"What a useless person. You've been in the company for so long, yet you haven't gained any real power," the old madam frowned. "Even if the entire Lin family's assets were handed over to you, they would likely be squandered!"
Lin Guoli looked wronged but did not dare to say much. In fact, his achievements in business were not brilliant, which was why his status in the Lin family was so low.
In the entire Lin Group, Lin Aotian's words carried considerable weight, and many elders of the Lin family cared more about Lin Aotian. Sudan Novel Network.
However, as they were talking, the old madam's face instantly turned ashen, and she finally spat out a mouthful of blood, falling unconscious.
Doctor Chen was preparing medicinal ingredients when he did not expect the old madam to suddenly fall unconscious, catching him off guard.
"What's going on?" Lin Guoli was startled. "Doctor Chen, quickly take a look!"
Doctor Chen did not delay. He went to the old madam's side and began to examine her. After taking her pulse, he was greatly alarmed. He could clearly feel the old madam's aura changing, becoming weaker and weaker, as if about to cease.
Feeling this situation, Doctor Chen's expression changed drastically, and he seemed unsure of what to do.