A triumphant smile spread across Lin Hai's face.
"Alright, as your brother, I'll indulge you this time. You have my word, I won't just not break up this deal, I'll actively help facilitate it!"
"Really?"
Lin Mei's eyes widened as she looked at Lin Hai, disbelief etched on her face. How could she possibly believe him? Her second brother, Lin Hai, was always at odds with Lu Feng, deliberately making things difficult for him. When had he ever been so kind? Was he willing to pave the way for Lu Feng's success? Could it be that Lin Hai was up to some new mischief?
With that thought, Lin Mei replied, "Thank you. I accept your good intentions on behalf of Lu Feng. However, there's no need to facilitate anything. As long as you don't try to sabotage it, everything will be fine."
After speaking, Lin Mei quickened her pace to follow Lin Dong.
Seeing Lin Mei's reaction, Lin Hai couldn't help but shake his head. At the same time, a sigh escaped his throat.
"Honestly, sister, you really do think the worst of your own brother."
This time, Lin Hai wasn't speaking nonsense. Facilitating the deal was his most genuine desire. Lin Hai wished for this deal to be finalized the very next second. That way, Tang Sheng Tang would undoubtedly cause trouble. And when trouble arose, Lu Feng, the intermediary, would inevitably be implicated. That would be his chance to shine and make his grand entrance. This matter was nothing but beneficial for him. Why would he interfere with the deal?
Before Lin Hai could finish speaking, several people had already ascended the stairs and entered Lin Dong's office. Lin Dong sat down on the sofa near his desk and then gestured to two small chairs opposite him.
"You can sit down too."
"The reason I asked Lin Mei to come today is mainly to discuss something with her, as I feel Lu Feng might have his own agenda."
Lin Dong closed the office door, his voice gradually becoming clearer. Upon hearing this, Lin Mei's brow furrowed. "Dad, what do you mean?" She couldn't understand what Lin Dong was trying to convey. What did it mean that Lu Feng had other ideas? Why hadn't she noticed anything? Could it be that Lin Hai had been whispering in his ear? No wonder Lin Hai was acting so unusually today.
Before she could speak, Lin Mei's gaze shifted to Lin Hai. Seeing this, Lin Hai put on an expression of extreme innocence. He whispered in defense, "Hey, don't blame me for this. I haven't said anything to Dad. Dad, right? I haven't had time to contact Lu Feng these past few days. Don't drag me into this; it has nothing to do with me."
Lin Hai's words were quickly affirmed by Lin Dong.
"That's right, Lin Hai didn't tell me. I sensed it myself." Lin Dong wasn't lying. From Lu Feng's behavior in recent times, he had a vague feeling that Lu Feng wanted to say something, but at the last moment, he held back. Moreover, Lin Dong could clearly sense that Lu Feng was actually quite resistant to this deal. The more this was the case, the more it gnawed at Lin Dong. He wanted to understand Lu Feng's reasons. Otherwise, having this unexpected element in the deal was like finding a fly in his food, making him feel extremely uneasy.
Having expressed these thoughts, Lin Dong's gaze once again settled on Lin Mei.
"What do you think? Have you sensed anything? Or has Lu Feng mentioned anything to you, since you've been spending a lot of time together recently?"
After speaking, Lin Dong widened his eyes and waited patiently for Lin Mei's reply.
Hearing this, Lin Hai, though silent and expressionless, was inwardly laughing hysterically. It seemed Lin Dong had finally noticed this aspect of Lu Feng. With Lin Dong noticing it, and Lu Feng unable to articulate it, Lin Dong's attitude would be in direct conflict with Lu Feng's. This conflict would undoubtedly intensify the suspicion between Lu Feng and Lin Dong. As the rift between them widened, their relationship would gradually cool. And according to Lin Hai's estimation, the point of coldest indifference would be the moment the deal was finalized. At that point, even if Lin Dong didn't drive Lu Feng away, Lin Hai was certain Lu Feng would leave the Lin family.
Once Lu Feng's relationship with the Lin family was completely severed, even if Tang Sheng Tang's true colors were revealed and Lin Dong realized Lu Feng was right, and that the risks he had warned about were real, it would be too late. Even if Lin Dong swallowed his pride and tried to seek Lu Feng's help, given Lu Feng's character, he would absolutely refuse. In his desperation, Lin Dong would have no choice but to rely on him. While Lin Hai might not be as skillful as Lu Feng, he still had resources to deal with Tang Sheng Tang. He was confident he could resolve this crisis. Once he salvaged the Lin family from this predicament, his status within the family would skyrocket. Thus, his objective would be achieved. At this moment, he was completely immersed in his own fantasies and dreams.
However, Lin Mei, unaware of his thoughts, shook her head. Despite racking her brain, she couldn't recall anything unusual about Lu Feng's recent behavior.
"Dad, I think you might be being overly suspicious. Lu Feng hasn't done anything out of the ordinary lately." In her memory, Lu Feng had only held a small meeting with Zhang Dong and then busied himself with establishing his own company. This had absolutely no connection to Tang Sheng Tang. Her mind raced, but she couldn't figure out any link between the two. However, in front of Lin Dong, she recounted everything without reservation.
Lin Dong listened, his brow furrowed, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say. It was Lin Hai, on the other hand, who let out a series of "tsk tsk" sounds of amazement.
"Are you trying to stir up trouble?"
Lin Mei was already feeling agitated, and hearing these extremely unpleasant sounds, she was on the verge of jumping up and smashing an ashtray over his head. Seeing this, Lin Hai quickly said, "Sister, you can't be so overbearing. This has nothing to do with me, so you can't stop me from speaking, can you!" This left Lin Mei speechless for a moment.
Observing the situation, Lin Dong looked at Lin Hai. "If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have something to fart, fart it out."
With Lin Dong's permission, Lin Hai didn't hesitate.
"In my opinion, the things Lin Mei just mentioned are not simple!"
As expected, Lin Hai had no intention of letting Lu Feng off the hook. At this point, Lin Mei's voice rose, "Lin Hai, I advise you not to add fuel to the fire and look for trouble."