Lin Hai, after a period of contemplation, turned his gaze to me and asked in a slightly questioning tone, "Why have you suddenly changed your personality?"

I didn't answer immediately, but thought for a moment before replying, "There are many reasons. One is that I feel like I'm a thirty-year-old man, and I should focus on doing a career properly. The most important thing is that after being with Pei Shi Yu, I have more motivation to start a business..."

Then I added, "Of course, the Lin family's situation is also one of the reasons. I said I wanted to support the family."

"The idea is good, but I'm afraid the reality is cruel. You lack experience, and who will own the company after the transformation?" Lin Hai's words showed some disapproval of my ability.

"Actually, it's not that I have to have this piece of land, but I feel that this opportunity is rare, and it happens to be a good time to transform. Since you want to hand it over to me, just let me try it. To be frank, we are interested in this site. If this piece of land is in my name, Pei Shi Yu said she would count it as my share in the form of shares. If you sell it, then only Pei Shi Yu has this strength, and it has nothing to do with me. At most, I'll just be working for the Pei family. I also want to buy it myself, but I don't have the strength right now, so you have to think carefully. If you think it's better to have the money in your pocket, then sell it to the Pei family."

After I finished speaking, Lin Hai didn't express any opinion. I felt it would be difficult to persuade him, so I took the opportunity to say, "There is also another way, which is that I sign an agreement with you. Later, when I have profits, I will give them to you, or I will give you the first few years of dividends. What do you think?"

"These plans are all empty talk. What if it doesn't succeed? Since I promised to give it to you, I must be sincere. Today, I am very pleased that you can discuss it with me in this way, but what I am considering is that no matter how the company goes now, it is still independent. If it is a joint venture, it will not be up to you and me to decide."

"Don't worry too much because of the previous business model. Times have changed. Now people find it difficult to find partners and investment. With such a powerful consortium like the Pei family investing, what are you still worried about? I will help you deal with the debt Lin Yang owes first..."

"Where did you get so much money?"

"I'll figure out a way." I said firmly.

"I have already told them to take legal action. Besides, after doing business for a lifetime, this little money is not a problem."

I looked at the time and felt it would be difficult for Lin Hai to make a decision today. Perhaps he still has traditional ideas. I can understand him. He just doesn't want to ruin his life's work in my hands.

Then I stood up and said, "Then let's talk about it here today. Go back and think about it carefully."

Lin Hai gestured for me to sit down and said, "Sit down first. Actually, I understand what you said. What I am most worried about now is Lin Yang's mother. Originally, if I handed the stone company over to you to manage, even if she knew, I could find a reason. What if she can last for another year or two? Seeing that the current company is gone, she will be even more devastated. I now suggest that you postpone the plan you said and decide after she is gone. I have no problem here at all, but after all, this is the company she and I started together."

After listening to Lin Hai's explanation, I finally understood his hesitation. No matter how prejudiced I am against his wife, at this moment, I actually admire Lin Hai a little in my heart. Being able to consider someone who has gone through thick and thin with him, I think he still has a certain amount of magnanimity.

"Let's talk about it here today. I have to go back to the company." I said again.

"Where do you work now?"

"At Pei Shi Yu's company. Her dad invited me."

"Well, that's good. I'll seriously think about this matter when I get back."

"You explained it just now, and I can understand. If it really doesn't work, I'll let Pei Shi Yu find a way herself."

"Let's postpone it for now. Even if the cooperation is successful, there's no need to rush it so much. It will take a long time to completely demolish and rebuild, not to mention the implementation of the production line. We can't wait a year or two, but we can wait a month. I am very touched that you want to support the Lin family. I am already old now, and my hope can only be pinned on you. Although we didn't communicate much before, we will definitely be able to return to a normal father-son relationship in the future."

I didn't speak, because in my heart, the distance between him and me was slowly narrowing. After contacting him during this period, I don't want to go back to those old grievances. Just like Pei Shi Yu said, I am also a member of the Lin family after all. I believe that human nature is kind, and as long as we talk about it, there is nothing we can't do, especially since he and I are father and son.

"Go see your grandfather when you have time. There won't be much time left for him. Don't leave any regrets for your future life."

After Lin Hai finished his instructions, he left directly. Looking at his back, I could feel the blow that the family misfortune had brought him. Due to the discord with me, the Lin family's affairs, big and small, were indeed enough to keep him busy.

I slowly stood up and found that the people at the tables next to me had already left. The light music in the teahouse sounded very soothing. I came to the cashier and just took out my wallet when Pei Xianglong called...

I took the initiative to say, "Dad."

"Are you back?" Pei Xianglong asked with concern.

"I'm back. I was just planning to go to the company."

"You don't have to go anymore today. I'm already off work. Go to work on time tomorrow."

"Okay."

"When is Shi Yu coming back to the country?"

"Hasn't she contacted you?" I asked in surprise.

"She doesn't call me now. She won't take the initiative to contact me if I don't call her."

"That's not right!" I replied exaggeratedly on purpose.

"She only became like this after being with you." Pei Xianglong seemed to hear that I was teasing him.

I smiled and replied, "If the negotiations go smoothly today, she may be back the day after tomorrow."

"When did you guys contact each other?"

"She called me at noon."

"I hope your relationship will always be so deep." Pei Xianglong said in a sarcastic tone.

"She talked to me about business."

"You're by my side. What company are you talking to her about?" Pei Shi Yu asked a little unhappily.

Listening to Pei Xianglong's tone, it seemed that Pei Shi Yu hadn't told him about the cooperation and investment, so I didn't want to tell him blindly. It would be more appropriate to wait for Pei Shi Yu to tell him in person.

I replied in a flattering tone, "Maybe she thought you were busy, so she didn't bother you."

"Alright, that's it for now." This time, he ended the call directly without waiting for me to answer.

I paid the bill and walked outside. It was almost seven o'clock, and the sky was already dark. The road was full of traffic. This location happened to be a bus stop, and different station announcements were heard. During the busy hours, the cars were lined up like a long dragon.