This person had been here for more than two years. However, compared to Lin Hai, who basically never visited his wife's family for years, there was no difference.
As the butler, his duty bound him. Seeing Lin Hai heading straight inside, this person immediately reached out, attempting to block Lin Hai.
"Stop!"
However, as soon as this voice traveled through the door crack into the main hall, a series of footsteps immediately came from afar, gradually becoming clearer.
At this moment, a figure was emerging from the hall.
Within the hall, this person vaguely heard a familiar voice. Although he couldn't immediately discern who the voice belonged to, based on the most basic habit of a businessman, he hurried to the door.
However, the moment he looked up through the door crack and saw Lin Hai, he was struck as if by lightning, freezing on the spot, unsure of what to do.
Noticing that this person's expression was as ugly as it could get, and what's more, he was prepared to retreat at any moment, pretending not to see him. Lin Hai immediately closed the distance. Since he had come here, how could he allow himself to be shut out like this?
Before the person could lift his foot, at this very moment, Lin Hai not only stepped forward, but his voice also preempted.
"Yo, isn't this my brother-in-law? What? You don't recognize me?"
Lin Hai wasn't calling out randomly. That's right. The person in front of him was none other than Lin Hai's brother-in-law. Lin Hai was currently smiling. However, in his heart, he had already killed this person countless times. This person was the main culprit for why his woman had set him up back then. A person who frames you makes you understand how much injustice you bear.
Upon seeing Lin Hai, Li Zhiming felt a chill surge within him. He guessed that Lin Hai was here to demand an explanation. At this moment, he felt as if he had seen a plague god, desperately trying to avoid him. But upon hearing the current words, and seeing the smile on Lin Hai's face in his eyes, this person was taken aback. He couldn't understand what this young man was up to for a moment.
Although he wasn't sure what Lin Hai was here for, there was a saying that one doesn't hit a smiling face. Lin Hai was smiling at him. What was going on? His own sister also had a marital relationship with this person. After thinking about it, since this person hadn't fallen out with him, Li Zhiming saw no need to do so either. Moreover, Li Zhiming had his own scales in his heart. Lin Hai hadn't divorced his sister yet, which showed that this relationship hadn't reached the point of a complete falling out. Perhaps this person wasn't entirely sure that it was he who had orchestrated the incident at the Lin family last time.
With this thought, Li Zhiming couldn't help but step aside, "So it's brother-in-law Lin Hai, please come in, please come in."
Lin Hai was not polite at all. He entered the hall, placed his hands on his hips, formed a large character, and sat directly on the sofa.
Glancing at Lin Hai, Li Zhiming, to avoid awkwardness, took the initiative to say, "Why has my brother-in-law found time to visit me today?"
Li Zhiming was a shrewd businessman. Having navigated the business world, none were not astute. Although he felt considerable resentment towards Lin Hai in his heart, he suppressed all of it, not revealing a single trace. And his words, besides livening up the atmosphere, were also to probe Lin Hai's intentions.
However, even with Li Zhiming's superb acting skills and his excellent control over his expressions, he couldn't hide from Lin Hai's eyes. Seeing the extreme contrast between this person's exterior and interior, Lin Hai couldn't help but want to laugh.
But at this moment, he wasn't here to waste time with Li Zhiming. Glancing around, Lin Hai didn't beat around the bush and directly asked, "Where is my father-in-law now?"
In the Li family, although Li Zhiming could handle many matters independently, the final decisions still rested with the elder. Li Zhiming couldn't understand the meaning of Lin Hai's words. Before understanding this person's intentions, he would certainly not let his father appear easily. Therefore, at this moment, he said to Lin Hai, "Brother-in-law, whatever it is, you can just tell me. My father hasn't been feeling well lately. You know, when people get old, they always have minor ailments. So, it's inconvenient for him to come out today."
If he doesn't want to come out, then so be it. Why bother making up so many excuses? Lin Hai nodded.
"Since that's the case, then it's fine. If he's inconvenient to come out, then I'll speak frankly." After all, Li Zhiming had just explicitly stated that he could make decisions. Lin Hai paused slightly, then raised his voice, "I've come here with a very simple purpose: to borrow some money from your Li family."
Upon hearing this, Li Zhiming's heart sank. However, on the surface, he still responded politely, "You must be joking. Everyone knows that the Lin family ranks among the prominent families in the entire southeast city. Although our Li family has some businesses and a little money, it's just a drop in the ocean compared to the Lin family. As the second young master of the Lin family, don't you have money?"
These words were logical and well-reasoned. With this, this young man should have nothing more to say. However, Lin Hai had already anticipated that the other party would say this. Therefore, at this moment, he was not angry. Instead, his lips curved slightly, turning into a sinister cold smile.
"Brother-in-law, what you said is indeed correct. Yes, our Lin family is wealthy, but brother-in-law, you should also know my current predicament. I am already an outsider in the Lin family, highly unwelcome. Do you think I still have the capital to control money?"
Having said this, Lin Hai looked up, his bright eyes fixed on the man in front of him. To emphasize this person's pivotal role in this matter, Lin Hai deliberately said sarcastically, "Besides, I believe brother-in-law knows better than I do why I am in this situation."
Li Zhiming's previously calm expression became extremely stiff. "What do you mean by that?" This young man was implying that everything was his own doing. Li Zhiming couldn't fail to understand. But at this moment, Li Zhiming was unwilling to admit it.
"I think brother-in-law might be mistaken. What does this matter have to do with our Li family? Shouldn't it be Tang Shengtang?" Noticing that Li Zhiming was still trying to deflect the issue even at this point, Lin Hai leaned forward slightly. Now that he had someone backing him, he was no longer the timid person he used to be. Therefore, Lin Hai's voice became resolute.
"Zhiming, my brother-in-law, I can't believe you're still unwilling to admit it. What's the point of admitting it now?" "That matter is in the past anyway. I, Lin Hai, am not that petty. Now I just want to borrow some money from your Li family. If this matter is settled, then the entire Lin family will be mine. Will your Li family be lacking?"