"Taidong is a group with considerable potential and staying power!"
Lin Dong was not trying to fool anyone.
After all, this young man, brimming with confidence, was beyond his ability to deceive.
Lu Feng took it and looked. It was a significant transfer of shares.
"Thank you, Uncle Lin, but isn't this a bit too much?"
These shares, compared to what he received last time, had doubled, at least tripling in value.
Although the Lin family was a renowned family throughout Southeast City, known for their generosity, this was still excessive.
However, before Lu Feng could finish speaking,
Lin Dong cleared a path for him.
"Lin Mei, you come along too."
Lu Feng followed Lin Dong towards the end of the office.
"Sit!"
Lin Dong gestured to the sofa beside him.
"Of course, there's no need for us to hide anything between us. This time, I, Lin Dong, am genuinely grateful to you. Moreover, regarding your relationship with Lin Mei, I personally will not interfere excessively. These shares are also a token of my affection for Lin Mei when the time comes. You understand what I'm implying, don't you?"
Lu Feng was an exceptionally intelligent person.
How could he not grasp the meaning behind these words?
This man was tacitly approving of his daughter being with him.
This was, of course, excellent news.
"Thank you, Dad!"
Before Lu Feng could speak, Lin Mei immediately responded.
"Of course, I'm an old man and don't understand the affairs of you young people. I won't presume to offer unsolicited advice. How you develop your relationship going forward is your own business, and even if I wanted to manage it, I couldn't."
Naturally, Lin Dong hadn't called the two of them back solely to discuss these matters.
At this moment, after a brief pause, Lin Dong's smile slightly faded.
"I've asked you two to come here today for another matter that I need to inform you both about. Lin Mei, you should already know this morning that Mr. Tang intends to cooperate with our Lin family. Mr. Tang has shown sincerity. Our Lin family has just recovered from the impact of the Taidong Group. As an elder of the Lin family, I naturally hope that the Lin family will prosper and, ideally, continue to exist in Southeast City for a long time. This would be my way of honoring the arduous efforts of my predecessors."
Upon hearing Mr. Tang Sheng Tang's name, Lu Feng was about to say more.
However, Lin Dong's subsequent words made him instantly abandon that thought.
It was clear, as he had anticipated, that Lin Dong placed great trust in this individual.
As a businessman, Lin Dong had considered the risks of cooperation.
Yet, after much deliberation, he couldn't pinpoint any hidden risks.
Furthermore, Mr. Tang Sheng Tang's ideas
were, to some extent, aligned with his own.
This further solidified Lin Dong's confidence in the matter.
The Lin family, ever since resolving the issue with the Taidong Group,
had finally allowed Lin Dong's anxious heart to rest.
With the gap plugged, even if a monstrous wave were to come, as long as it didn't completely engulf the Lin family's ship,
Lin Dong would have nothing to fear.
If it were the latter, then it would be fate, and there would be no way to evade it.
Therefore, with a safety net in place,
Lin Dong intended to leave a significant mark on the history of the Lin family, a family that had endured for three generations in Southeast City, during his remaining years.
This was the common aspiration of every person who held power within the Lin family.
After all, when one's basic needs are met, they hope to be remembered by posterity.
With this in mind, Lin Dong continued,
"Therefore, I would like to ask you two to discuss this with me."
Having said that, Lin Dong's gaze swept over Lu Feng and Lin Mei.
How could there be any discussion?
Lin Dong had already unequivocally expressed his stance.
This effectively blocked any further remarks from Lu Feng.
Lu Feng was not intimidated by Lin Dong.
However, at this moment, he truly didn't know how to proceed.
Especially after Lin Dong had so generously given him so many shares.
If he were to say that Mr. Tang Sheng Tang had issues now,
Lin Dong would undoubtedly ask what issues he had and in what way.
Where would Lin Dong get any evidence for that now?
At that point, it would only arouse Lin Dong's suspicion.
In such a scenario, it was possible he might be manipulated by Lin Hai.
The relationship was complex, and not necessarily established.
But since Lin Hai had begun to contact him, especially proactively,
then Lu Feng's mind could not be so simplistic.
After weighing his options, Lu Feng could only remain silent.
However, Lin Dong did not perceive Lu Feng in this manner.
Noticing that the young man before him had suddenly become subdued after his words,
though still seated, his expression was vacant, as if he had instantly turned into a statue.
What was wrong with this kid?
Lin Dong's heart sank.
He then looked up at Lu Feng.
"Lu Feng, what is it? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lu Feng suddenly snapped back to attention.
"Not at all."
"Then what is it? Do you think my plan isn't feasible?"
Lu Feng was about to nod.
But Lin Dong hadn't finished speaking.
He continued, "While I, Lin Dong, dare not claim how much we'll earn, this business will at least help the Lin family regain considerable prestige in Southeast City."
After all, the Lin family's reputation had been gradually declining for several years.
Especially after hearing rumors that the Lin family was about to face a significant challenge,
Lin Dong had been anxious day and night.
Although the Lin family's business had not been significantly hindered by this,
due to limited resources,
the Lin family's business had not seen substantial development during this period.
And in Southeast City, in other circles, it was unclear, but business was often like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you retreat.
Having not developed much over the years,
it was equivalent to constantly allowing himself to shrink.
This was precisely the fundamental reason for the decline in influence year by year.
Lu Feng had no way to respond to these words.
As a result, Lu Feng said, "Then, Uncle Lin, when will the specific cooperation begin?"
Lin Dong blinked a few times.
He appeared to be in deep thought.
"I estimate, at the latest, by the end of this month."
It was currently the middle of the month, and there were only about ten days left until the end.
However, upon hearing this, Lu Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
With this much time, it would be enough for him to figure out this Tang Sheng Tang.
"Lu Feng, what do you think!"
What could Lu Feng say now?
He basically agreed with whatever Lin Dong said.
Besides, he needed to hear what kind of person this Tang Sheng Tang was.
To understand a person, especially comprehensively, required more than just a single perspective.
And at this moment, Lin Dong represented one facet.
However, even without thinking, Lu Feng understood his attitude.