Once exposed, especially if Lin Dong found out, every second from then on would be torture for Lin Hai. Lin Dong could strip him of everything he possessed in an instant for this matter. The more Lin Hai listened, the colder his spine felt.
However, being an old hand in business, he wasn't going to compromise so easily. Not until the final moment. He still wanted to bargain. Thus, Lin Hai took a deep breath and raised his voice, deliberately regaining a composed demeanor.
"Oh, kid, where did you get that? Dare to scare me? Do you think I'm afraid?" he said. "Even if you play this for others, they might not believe it." Lin Hai even let out a few unnatural laughs from his throat.
But Lu Feng had anticipated all of this before the man even spoke. Although Lin Hai wasn't as cunning as Lin Dong, he was Lin Dong's biological son. Moreover, over the years, he had been subtly influenced by the Lin family. This person was sharp; making him submit immediately was clearly impossible. However, Lu Feng was prepared.
"What if this recording comes with a witness? I got this recording from one of your old acquaintances, a man named Qin Qiong."
This name carried significant weight for Lin Hai at that moment. He didn't know how this kid had persuaded Qin Qiong, but since Qin Qiong agreed to do business with this kid, it meant they had reached some level of understanding. Hearing this, Lin Hai fell silent. The kid on the phone was a man of his word. Especially regarding the fresh produce business, it had truly opened his eyes. If the kid was lying now, so be it. But what if the kid was telling the truth? After all, even if the recording could be made back then, besides Qin Qiong, there was no one else.
Lin Hai weighed the pros and cons in his mind. He decided to choose the relatively safer path. On the phone, Lin Hai's originally stiff and cold voice, upon encountering the warmth of the spring sun melting ice, gradually shed its chilling demeanor. His voice became gentle, even seeming to carry a smile.
"Haha, haha, Mr. Lu, you're too serious. You can't take a joke. Since Mr. Lu is so confident, my test wasn't in vain." Lin Hai continued, finding an excuse for himself, "Actually, this was my father, Lin Dong's, idea. You're truly capable, kid. You live up to the person my father chose!"
Lu Feng didn't comment on this graceful exit, but in his heart, he gave Lin Hai full marks. He hadn't expected this himself. Even though he knew this man had changed his mind after hearing the latter part of his statement, Lin Hai managed to salvage the awkward situation. One had to admit, this person was truly smooth.
Lu Feng had promised Lin Mei that he would not stir up trouble within the Lin family with this recording. Furthermore, Lu Feng had no intention of making enemies. It was just that those people found him displeasing. Now, at this point, although Lin Hai was extremely unhappy, even filled with hatred, for his own safety, he decided to let the kid off the hook for now.
As these words left his mouth, Lin Hai felt incredibly uncomfortable. He had thought he could make Lu Feng leave in disgrace this time, but it seemed he had underestimated the kid. However, after this incident, it only strengthened Lin Hai's resolve to drive this kid out of the Lin family. This kid was a dangerous individual. If this kid dared to threaten him with this today, who knew what else he might use to oust him tomorrow? In all his years in the Lin family, this was the first time Lin Hai had encountered something that sent chills down his spine.
How could Lu Feng not understand these words? However, he wasn't someone who would press his advantage when the other party conceded. Since Lin Hai decided to back down, Lu Feng let it go. Besides, Lu Feng had suffered no losses. So, he also smiled and said, "Since it was a test, Uncle Lin should have told you what happens after the test, right?"
This was a clear hint. Lin Hai's voice immediately brightened. "Open the door, have my assistant open the door!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's confidence turned into smugness. Lu Feng walked quickly to the assistant. The assistant noticed Lu Feng and looked up. After a quick scan, he was sure Lu Feng had searched everywhere and found no solution, so he had returned to ask for his help.
"No, I told you, I'm just doing as I'm told!" Before Lu Feng could speak, the assistant had already set his stance.
"I know, after all, dogs are only loyal to their masters!"
"Lu Feng, you brat!" Being indirectly insulted, the assistant's face turned ashen. Although he was Lin Hai's assistant, he felt he wasn't someone an outsider could bully.
"Kid, do you want to die?" Lu Feng had no desire to waste words on this person. He stated directly, "Your master wants you to open the door immediately!"
However, the assistant didn't believe him. He had received direct orders from Lin Hai not to open the door for anyone. Had Lin Hai changed his mind in just a few minutes? How was that possible?
"You don't believe me?" Noticing the contempt and disdain on the man's face, Lu Feng glanced at him. The assistant remained silent, but his expression said it all. Seeing how stubborn the man was, Lu Feng decided not to hold back. Now, he had absolute power over life and death in this matter.
"If you don't open it, tomorrow, you might not see your boss again."
"What?" The assistant was startled. He then asked, "Are you planning to use force?" As he spoke, the assistant clenched his fists.
Lu Feng was unapologetic. Dealing with such people was a matter of minutes. "Want to use force? You're not worthy." As he spoke, Lu Feng raised his phone. "Listen for yourself."
The assistant, half-believing, brought his ear closer. Hearing Lin Hai's voice, which sounded like a thunderclap from the other end of the phone, the assistant was stunned.
"Mr. Lin, is that you, Mr. Lin?" The assistant snatched the phone from Lu Feng's hand without hesitation.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not Lin Hai, are you?" Lin Hai, unable to vent his anger at Lu Feng, could only unleash it all on the poor assistant in front of him. Blasted with a torrent of abuse, the assistant was completely bewildered.