Lin Ke nodded slightly, and her heart also calmed down. With Lu Fan by her side, she indeed felt a sense of security.
If it weren't for Lu Fan asking her to come, she would never have readily agreed.
"Miss, please rest assured, other than you, the family head has no other direct descendants." Butler Wu smiled, "As long as Miss stays in Jiangbei, the entire Lin family will be yours in the future!"
"I don't care about those external things!" Lin Ke chuckled, "If I cared, I would have returned to the Lin family long ago."
"To be honest, when Miss was lost, the family head also searched for her desperately." Butler Wu said with a wry smile, "Unfortunately, there was no news. The family head cannot be blamed for the overall situation!"
"I don't mean to blame him!" Lin Ke shook her head, "I just don't want to return to the Lin family and disrupt my current life."
Butler Wu gave a wry smile. Such an opportunity was probably something one could only dream of, but what Lin Ke said left him feeling helpless, even unsure how to persuade her.
It was almost Chinese New Year, and there were many cars on the road. After a day's journey, they finally arrived in the Jiangbei area.
Jiangbei was even more prosperous than Jiangnan, with wider roads and other facilities.
Not long after, the car arrived outside the courtyard. A row of people stood neatly outside the courtyard. These were all Lin family guards, each of them sturdy and strong.
Lin Aotian stood in the center of the crowd, looking at Lin Ke as she got out of the car, his face showing joy.
He had not expected Lin Ke to come, but she had exceeded his expectations.
"Ke'er, I'm very happy that you could come to Jiangbei!" Lin Aotian stepped forward and smiled, "I know you're still angry with me because of what happened back then, and I'm trying my best to make amends."
"I've only come to Jiangbei this time for ancestral worship. After the ancestral worship is complete, I will go back!" Lin Ke stated directly.
Lin Aotian nodded in agreement, "Naturally, we will do as you wish. Your father will never force you."
However, when he saw Lu Fan beside her, his eyebrows twitched, "I didn't expect Lu Xiaoxiong to be here too!"
"I'm just accompanying her!" Lu Fan shrugged, "Does Lin Jiazhu not welcome me?"
"Of course, we welcome you!" Lin Aotian smiled, sent people to welcome Lu Fan and his party, and led them towards the living room.
"Family head, I originally intended to bring only the miss. However, if the other person doesn't come, the miss doesn't seem to plan on coming either," Butler Wu said solemnly.
"It doesn't matter. Regardless, Lin Ke has been with them day in and day out, and it's natural for them to have close feelings." Lin Aotian waved his hand, "However, Xiao Ke and that Lu Fan should still maintain some distance. No matter what, Lin Ke will take over the Lin family in the future, and her marriage should absolutely not be decided by her!"
"Don't worry, family head, I will handle this," Butler Wu nodded. "How is the Madam's condition?"
"The situation is not optimistic!" Lin Aotian shook his head. "However, Elder Chen will be here soon. If he personally takes action, it should not be a problem."
"Elder Chen is on good terms with the second master. Could it be that the second master invited him?" Butler Wu frowned. "The second master has been trying to please the old madam these past few years. If Elder Chen cures the old madam's illness this time, the old madam will likely favor the second master even more."
"The entire Lin family was built by me. Even if the old madam favors the second master, what does it matter!" Lin Aotian said coldly, "Does she still want me to hand over the empire on a silver platter!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Although the family head is the pillar of the Lin family, and the Lin family has prospered under your leadership, family head, don't forget that according to the actual proportion of shares, the old madam and the second master together are above you," Butler Wu reminded him.
"In these years, their ability to get on the right track was all supported by me. Even if the old lady favors the second master, she won't be that foolish," Lin Aotian stated directly, "Because she dares not let the Lin family gamble."
After putting their belongings in their rooms, Lu Fan and Lin Ke went to the main hall. Lin Aotian was also waiting in the hall.
"You should have finished putting away your things. Xiao Ke, you go upstairs with me!" Lin Aotian said, "We'll go see your grandmother."
Lin Ke nodded slightly. As a member of the Lin family, she naturally did not dare to be disrespectful to her elders.
Not long after, they arrived upstairs. In a room upstairs, there were several figures. An old woman was lying on the bed, with several men standing beside her.
"Eldest brother, isn't this my niece?" Lin Guoli said with a smile, "I didn't expect her to have grown up so much. Have you done a paternity test?"
As soon as he spoke, Lin Ke frowned. The person in front of her was her second uncle, yet he was so sarcastic.
"Whether she is my daughter or not is naturally clear." Lin Aotian said directly, "Could I just bring anyone back casually?"
"I didn't mean that." Lin Guoli smiled, "It's just that there are too many scammers outside nowadays."
"How big is the Lin family's fortune that it fears others stealing it?"
Lu Fan clasped his hands and said lightly.
"What are you?" Lin Guoli glanced at him, "This is the Lin family. Who let you in!"
"Lin Jiazhu, I am a guest, and this is how your Lin family treats guests?" Lu Fan looked at Lin Aotian, "Isn't that very uncultured?"
Lin Guoli's face changed drastically. He had lived for so many years, and no one had ever dared to speak so bluntly. What Lu Fan had said was enough to drive him crazy.
Just as Lin Guoli was about to speak, he was stopped by Lin Aotian, "Enough. He is Lin Ke's friend, and therefore a friend of the Lin family. Second brother, you need to mind your words!"
"Big brother, this kid is too arrogant," Lin Guoli said unhappily, "If it weren't for your face, he wouldn't be able to leave this place tonight!"
Lu Fan was not bothered by the threat. The other party did not provoke further trouble. This was, after all, the Lin family, and Lu Fan knew his limits.
"What are you arguing about over there? Your old mother is still alive!" The Lin Madam on the bed, with a pale face, still held on with a breath, "If one day I die, will you start fighting each other?"
"Mother, why do you say that? We are brothers, so how could we do such a thing." Lin Guoli quickly stepped forward, "Moreover, Doctor Chen is here, and he will never let Mother have any problems!"
"Xiao Ke, this is your grandmother," Lin Aotian introduced.
Lin Ke nodded slightly and stepped forward to greet her, "Hello, Grandma."
The Lin Madam nodded slightly, her face showing no trace of a smile. She did not seem to welcome Lin Ke, but out of respect for Lin Aotian, she did not make any drastic moves.
Lu Fan observed all of this. The Lin family relationships were complicated and perhaps not as simple as they seemed.
The Lin Madam had always favored the second branch. She did not want the Lin family's assets to fall into the hands of others. Lin Guoli had a son, which meant he was a descendant of the Lin family. As for Lin Aotian's daughter, she had never liked her.
The old woman knew very well that family inheritance could never fall into the hands of women, otherwise, in a few years, the Lin family's enterprises might no longer bear the name Lin.