Lin Yan had to ensure that she and her loved ones could live better lives, which was why she presented this information so openly.
"When did you start getting involved with these things? I remember your file didn't mention any of this," he couldn't help but suspect. Seeing Lin Yan's cooperation, he decided not to beat around the bush and asked directly.
"After Ming Hao's car accident, I needed something to hold onto so I wouldn't fall into despair," Lin Yan replied softly, turning her head.
Having already learned about Lin Yan's past, he didn't press further. That was Lin Yan's most painful scar.
Although her fiancé had woken up, before that, he had been in a vegetative state for several years.
It was said that they were childhood sweethearts, having grown up together and shared a deep bond. Moreover, Mr. Liang had saved Ms. Lin's life.
They say the one left behind suffers the most. Her subsequent change in personality was a testament to that, like a flower forced to grow in a greenhouse.
How cruel was Mr. Liang's situation to her! It was no wonder she chose to study these things.
Fortunately, the ending was good, and Mr. Liang eventually woke up.
With Lin Yan's help, the junior gene optimization fluid was quickly produced and applied to biological test subjects.
Although Lin Yan hadn't returned home these days, she could already communicate with the outside world.
Their two families were discussing hosting a banquet to announce Liang Ming Hao's return. In the days Lin Yan had been away, Liang Ming Hao, with the help of Lin's father, had begun liaising with Lin Yan's assistant to handle company affairs for her.
"Yan Yan, when will you be done over there?" Lin's mother's voice came from the phone, where many people appeared.
"Probably a few more days." Now that clinical trials had begun, she wasn't needed much anymore, and Lin Yan felt she could go home soon.
"Then how about we arrange with the hotel for ten days from now?" Lin's father checked the time on his phone. Ten days later would be a good date.
With ten days for preparation, he could also have his assistant send out invitations, giving guests enough time to prepare for the banquet.
They hadn't hosted a banquet in a long time, and many people from the upper echelons would likely want to attend. It would probably take a whole day for the assistant to draft the guest list.
Then there would be the matter of coordinating with the hotel. Ten days was a bit tight, but it would suffice.
Ming Hao's re-emergence needed to be grand, to showcase their importance to him and ensure a smoother transition when he resumed his role in the company.
He knew his daughter best. Yan Yan was simply not the type to manage company affairs seriously. She had worked hard enough these past few years.
Besides, Ming Hao had already woken up. If he didn't take over company affairs, others would surely speculate.
Such a grand banquet would serve to inform everyone that Liang Ming Hao would be the future head of the group and also the future son-in-law of the Lin family.
"Oh, right, Ming Hao, have you and Yan Yan decided when you're getting married? If you have, we can announce it during this opportunity," Lin's father said, turning to Liang Ming Hao beside him.
"Old Lin, you're putting the children on the spot like that," Liang's mother said, seeing Liang Ming Hao frozen. She knew her son probably hadn't discussed this with Lin Yan.
"Yan Yan, what are your thoughts?" Lin's father looked at Lin Yan on the video call.
"Announce it. It's been delayed for too long," Lin Yan said very seriously.
After Lin Yan finished speaking, both sets of parents looked at Liang Ming Hao.
"Okay, then I'll pick a date," Liang Ming Hao also looked at Lin Yan, their eyes no longer able to contain anyone else.
Liang's father and mother glared at their son. How could he say something like picking a date in front of Old Lin without proposing, without flowers, without a ring?
Why was their son suddenly so obtuse? Saying that in front of Old Lin like this, how could Old Lin be assured of entrusting his daughter to him!
Liang's father and mother were somewhat disappointed in their son's lack of progress, but what could they do? He was their son, after all. They still had to try and cover for him in front of their old friend.
Lin's father and mother were not offended. The two children had a good relationship, and they had seen their daughter's state all these years when Ming Hao hadn't woken up.
Now that they were together, they didn't ask for anything else. Ming Hao was the most suitable person for their daughter, and it was good to get married sooner.
They had actually held many weddings before, but at that time, he had no memory of his own.
This time, he wanted to prepare their wedding himself and engrave it firmly in his mind, making it the most beautiful memory of his life.
Lin Yan's prediction was correct. Within two days, a soldier came to tell Lin Yan that she could go home.
When she went home, Liang Ming Hao personally drove to pick her up.
Although he had been in a car accident before, he had no post-traumatic sequelae. He skillfully drove the new car that had come out during the years he was unconscious, navigating the somewhat unfamiliar city.
After picking up Lin Yan, he didn't rush back but took her to another place.
Upon arriving at the prepared venue, he took out the ring he had prepared. This ring had been ready for many years. Although the style was a bit dated, it perfectly matched Lin Yan's aesthetic.
"Yan Yan, will you marry me? Let me protect you rightfully behind me."
Lin Yan extended her hand, allowing him to place the ring on her finger, and then they embraced tightly.
A "buzzing" sound echoed, and tens of thousands of drones formed a fireworks display in the sky, a truly spectacular sight.
"Huh, the Lin family's banquet? The Lin family hasn't held a banquet in years."
Upon receiving the news of the Lin family's upcoming banquet, many people were eager to get their hands on an invitation.
The Lin family was the wealthiest in the land, and anyone who received an invitation felt immensely honored.
Those who received invitations were also preparing gifts. Although they didn't know why the Lin family was suddenly holding a banquet, more gifts were always welcome. For a time, even the prices of antiques had risen.
Invitations to the Lin family banquet were hard to come by. Many who didn't receive one began contacting those who did. Each invitation allowed one guest to bring a plus one.
"The Lin family hasn't held a banquet in many years, especially after that incident. The Lin family matriarch hasn't even attended banquets. This is a great opportunity. If you can establish connections with the Lin family, you can save at least ten years of hard work," said a middle-aged man in a suit to the young man beside him, looking at the electronic invitation on the screen.