On the surface, he was still an important figure within the Dong family.
How could he possibly swallow his pride after having to bow to Lü Feng?
Fortunately, he had been smart enough not to invest a massive amount of capital into the Lin family's stocks. Otherwise, even if he were to bash his head until it bled, this woman in front of him would never change her mind.
"Mom, I'll head out first. I really need to think of a good reason, don't I?"
Dong Ye cast a look of disdain at him. "You'd better be able to explain yourself."
"Yes, yes, Mom, your son knows he was wrong."
However, after he left Dong Ye's side, the apprehension on his face vanished instantly, and a sinister smile spread across his lips.
"Zhang Ke, you old bastard, you actually dared to trick me."
"Someone," he roared into his office, and a secretary rushed in.
Before the secretary could speak, Dong Huasheng's voice thundered, "Arrange a car for me immediately. I'm going to find Zhang Ke."
He had been played by that old man.
Such a person could not be let off the hook. Otherwise, wouldn't the words he had just spoken to Dong Ye be in vain?
"Where is your Mr. Zhang?" However, upon arriving at Zhang Ke's place in a hurry, he was met with the assistant's cold reply: "Our Mr. Zhang said he's busy these days and is not seeing anyone."
"I'm his godson." The anger building in Dong Hua's throat erupted like a volcano.
Yet, the assistant could only shake his head with utmost politeness. "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang specifically instructed me not to see anyone. These past few days, due to the stock market, Mr. Zhang said he has already suffered significant losses."
This was clearly a deliberate attempt to keep him out.
After being shut out, Dong Hua immediately clenched his fists.
"Get out of the way. I know he's in there. Don't blame me if I get rough."
Seeing Dong Hua about to cause trouble, the assistant quickly warned him, "Mr. Dong, I advise you not to do this. No matter who it is, if they cause a disturbance here, we have the right to call the police to arrest you. That would be very disadvantageous for you!"
"You!" Although Dong Hua was furious enough to explode on the spot, the few words from the assistant left him speechless.
This assistant had no prior relationship with Dong Hua. As an employee, he didn't need to show anyone any respect. After speaking, he stood squarely in front of Dong Hua.
What else could Dong Hua do?
"You're ruthless! Remember to tell your Mr. Zhang that this matter is not over. Sooner or later, he will regret it."
"Regret? What's that got to do with me!" the assistant said dismissively.
With all his anger unable to be vented, Dong Hua was like a balloon that had been forcibly inflated.
In reality, Zhang Ke was also not doing well.
Although he had sold off a considerable amount of stock as advised by Lü Feng, time was of the essence, and it wasn't enough. Losses were inevitable.
However, it was a stroke of luck that he hadn't lost everything.
Zhang Dong had been confined to his room by Zhang Ke for the past few days, out of concern that Zhang Dong might leak information to Lü Feng. Now that things had reached this point, he still needed to rely on the Lin family in the future.
His son naturally had to be released.
Seeing Zhang Dong, Zhang Ke couldn't help but sigh.
Before his sigh even faded, Zhang Dong interrupted, "Dad, I told you long ago. The Lin family wouldn't harm us intentionally. Besides, I've dealt with that Lü Feng. He's a good person. Now look at this."
This was the truth.
Zhang Ke was momentarily speechless.
"Dad was too hasty. Actually, Dad has always had high expectations for you."
As a son, Zhang Dong naturally understood Zhang Ke's mindset. "Dad, I understand, but this kind of thing can't be rushed. But it's good now. We haven't had a conversation like this in many years."
"Mm!" His restless emotions gradually calmed down, and a question immediately popped into Zhang Ke's mind.
"What do you think we should do next?"
He had no other options at this point. Otherwise, he wouldn't be listening to his son's advice.
Zhang Dong's voice was calm. "Dad, if you ask me, we're not without options. So we lost some money? Business always involves losses. 'When the wind blows, the eggshells scatter; when wealth departs, peace returns.' From now on, we should just stick with the Lin family. Even if not together, we can at least coexist peacefully."
Realizing that his son saw things more clearly than he did, a hint of tenderness appeared on Zhang Ke's face. "Dad is getting old. The future belongs to you young people. You decide what happens next, represent Dad."
Since his son could say this, why should he continue to struggle blindly?
After giving up on Liu He, Liao Heyun immediately organized his men and scoured the world for the cause and real sequence of events.
The entire Southeast City was in an uproar.
Only at Lü Feng's place was it eerily quiet, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
In front of a computer screen, he was constantly recording notes on a piece of white paper with a pen.
On the screen, the stock movements and ownership transfer charts from the last hour were being displayed.
After repeatedly observing them.
The corners of his mouth, which had been drawn flat, began to curve upwards slightly.
"So that's how it is. Although you've been hiding well, your true colors have finally been revealed today."
"Jiu Cui Technology?"
Hmph.
Lü Feng stared intently at those four characters.
It was this company that had absorbed a large number of stocks at the last moment.
If this person had no connection to Liao Heyun, he wouldn't believe it even if he were beaten to death.
Now, based on his judgments over the past few days, he had figured out the connection between Zhang Ke and Dong Hua. Once he uncovered the other line, he would be able to see Liao Heyun's true face.
At that time, he would settle the score for his master and Lin Mei.
"Mr. Lü, you have a phone call!" a servant's voice came from outside, interrupting his thoughts.
"Alright, I'm coming."
He hadn't been to the hospital for several days. Although Lin Mei had recovered quite well, she must have felt lonely by herself.
He guessed that the call was probably from Lin Mei. He slowly got up and walked towards where he had left his phone.
"Hello, Lin Mei," he was about to say without looking.
"What Lin Mei? Hello, Mr. Lü, I am the personal secretary of the Dong family chairman."
The Dong family? What did they want with him at this time?
Countless questions arose in his mind.
Before he could figure anything out, the person continued, "Director Dong asked me to convey his apologies for Dong Hua's actions and hopes you can agree to attend the Dong family's apology meeting. Do you have any availability?"
An apology meeting? It looked like a trap.
Lü Feng didn't say it out loud, but he understood it clearly in his heart.
"No." Why should he show respect to someone who had colluded with Zhang Ke to harm him?
However, just as the words were about to escape his lips, a flash of bright white light suddenly appeared in Lü Feng's mind.