"Picking a live-in son-in-law!" Old Mrs. Lin glanced over, "That makes sense."
"Mom, a live-in son-in-law won't be one with the Lin family," Lin Guoli persuaded. "We absolutely cannot agree to this."
"Guoli, the Lin family was built by your elder brother. If he wants to take in a live-in son-in-law, it would be a way to continue the Lin family's lineage," Old Mrs. Lin stated directly. "So you don't need to say any more."
"But..." Lin Guoli frowned. "I've dedicated myself to the Lin family all these years. If I don't have merit, I at least have hard work. It shouldn't be too much to ask for my son to be a vice-president."
"Vice-president means taking over the Lin family in the future," Lin Aotian said directly. "The Lin family's current prosperity is all under my control. Guoli, do you want to contend for power with me?"
"While that may be true, without the Lin family's strong foundation, you probably wouldn't have had such great ability to develop," Lin Guoli said directly. "I have shares in the company too, I hope elder brother won't forget that!"
"If you speak like this, you can go start your own business," Lin Aotian replied, standing with his hands behind his back.
Lin Guoli's face turned ashen, but he didn't know what to say. Although he had shares, they weren't many. If he truly started his own business, he would be far behind the Lin family.
"You are all brothers, why must you fight to the death?" Old Mrs. Lin intervened. "As long as it's good for the Lin family, I won't object to anything!"
"Mom, you can rest assured. I am also a descendant of the Lin family, and I would never let the Lin family's assets fall into the hands of outsiders!" Lin Aotian smiled. "Everything is under control."
Old Mrs. Lin nodded slightly, seeming somewhat satisfied.
Lin Guoli, however, felt uncomfortable and couldn't say more.
After they had walked away, Lin Guoli went to the living room. Lin Haitao stumbled in, drunk, with several red lipstick marks on his face.
"Dad, why are you sitting here smoking alone?" Lin Haitao asked with a smile.
"Did you go messing around again?" Lin Guoli said coldly. "Do you know your good days are over?"
"Dad, what are you talking about? I am the only direct descendant of the Lin family, and the entire Lin family will be handed over to me in the future," Lin Haitao declared confidently. "My good days are probably just beginning!"
As he spoke, Lin Haitao's drunkenness intensified.
Lin Guoli stood up and slapped him. "You ignorant fool! If I hadn't been maneuvering all along, how would you have achieved anything today? Now that a crisis has arisen, you're still here spouting nonsense."
Lin Haitao, sobered by the slap, looked at Lin Guoli, utterly bewildered. "Dad, why did you hit me!"
"Your uncle's daughter has returned, didn't you know?" Lin Guoli said coldly. "In a short while, he will control the entire Lin family. At that time, will there still be a place for you in the Lin family!"
"Isn't she just an illegitimate daughter!" Lin Haitao scoffed. "Does she think she can compete with me? I am of direct Lin family bloodline, and my descendants will also have the surname Lin!"
"Your uncle has already said he will take in a live-in son-in-law!" Lin Guoli said in a low voice. "In a few days, he will return to the village for ancestral worship, that's when he will be recognized as true Lin family lineage. If he takes in a live-in son-in-law, do you think there will still be a place for you in the Lin family!"
"Old Mrs. won't agree to that!" Lin Haitao shook his head. "He has always doted on me the most."
"Old Mrs. has already tacitly agreed," Lin Guoli stated. "At that time, you will be useless!"
Lin Haitao's body trembled. "I am the successor of the Lin family, no one can change that!"
"Hmph!" Lin Guoli shook his head, his face filled with displeasure.
"Dad, don't worry, no one can shake my position!" Lin Haitao insisted. "I absolutely will not allow anyone to do this."
"Don't do anything rash!" Lin Guoli warned. "Your uncle is powerful. If anything happens to his daughter, he will surely become suspicious!"
"I have this matter planned, Dad, you can rest assured," Lin Haitao waved his hand.
Lin Guoli didn't say more. The situation had reached this point, and he couldn't say much more. Su Dan Novel Network
The next morning, Granny Guihua was making delicious food in the kitchen, while Lin Ke was happily planting flowers in the garden.
Since coming to Jiangbei, Lin Ke and the others had become much more energetic, perhaps finding a sense of home.
In the past few days, Lin Aotian had also visited Lin Ke frequently, making him begin to acknowledge his father.
"Xiao Ke, did Xiao Fan say anything about why he suddenly left?" Granny Guihua walked over with pastries.
"It must be something that happened at the company!" Lin Ke smiled. "It won't be a major issue, you don't need to worry too much, Granny!"
"That's good, it's good that nothing happened!" Granny Guihua nodded repeatedly.
"If I'm guessing correctly, Brother Lu Fan will arrive today!" Lin Ke smiled. "I'll go to the lake to wait for him later. When he arrives, I'll be the first to see him."
"There are many cars by the lake, be careful!" Granny Guihua smiled. "When Xiao Fan arrives, he can taste my new pastries."
Lin Ke nodded solemnly and then walked towards the lake across the road. He had agreed with Lu Fan that Lu Fan would get off the car there.
Along the roadside, a car had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Lin Ke emerge, it immediately stepped on the accelerator and sped towards him.
Lin Ke suddenly turned his head and saw the speeding car, which directly sent him flying.
Hearing the loud crash, Granny Guihua, who was in the courtyard, rushed out. Seeing Lin Ke lying on the ground, she screamed, "Xiao Ke, Xiao Ke!"
In response to the calls, Lin Ke remained unconscious.
Lin Aotian, driving his car, happened to be passing by the courtyard. Seeing the scene before him, he was greatly startled. He got out of the car and ran towards Lin Ke, scooped him up, and rushed him to the hospital.
At this moment, he was filled with rage, his eyes bloodshot. This was Jiangbei, and someone had dared to attack Lin Ke so openly. How could he tolerate this?
Meanwhile, in the Lin family courtyard, Lin Haitao received a phone call: "Brother Tao, the job is done. They're probably not going to make it. When we were leaving, we saw the Lin family head's car; it seems he had just arrived!"
"It's good that you weren't exposed!" Lin Haitao nodded. "Leave Jiangbei as soon as possible. I'll give you some money and then you never come back!"
"Thank you, Brother Tao, we definitely won't disappoint you!" Several men rejoiced, feeling somewhat moved.
They had only done a business deal, yet they were receiving a lifetime's fortune. For them, this was the easiest money they had ever made.
Lin Haitao, drinking red wine, looked smug. If Lin Ke died unexpectedly, wouldn't the entire Lin family's assets fall into his hands? Who could possibly change this situation?
"Haitao, don't drink so much at such a young age," Old Mrs. hobbled in with her cane. "It's not good for your health!"