It was the afternoon.
The sky was covered with dense dark clouds, the layers thick and heavy, pressing down lower and lower, creating a suffocating atmosphere.
The dim sky made it seem as if night had arrived early.
Su Family Manor.
After receiving Liu Juan's call, the head of security advised the middle-aged man standing at the gate:
"Master Lin, I'm sorry. Young Master Lin has sent word that he refuses to meet you."
"The weather looks like it's about to rain. You'd better leave quickly."
Upon hearing this, Lin Jianjun's expression became as gloomy and unpleasant as the stifling weather.
He never imagined…
That he would personally come all this way—
And that rebellious son would actually avoid meeting him?!
Could it be out of shame from realizing his own unfilial behavior?
Too bad—it's already too late!
A mocking smirk tugged at the corner of Lin Jianjun's mouth.
He would absolutely never give Lin Xuan another chance to be his son.
He would let him wallow in the pain of losing a father's love—for the rest of his life!!!
However, considering that Lin Corporation was on the verge of bankruptcy…
Lin Jianjun decided to swallow his pride once more, to coax the unfilial son into agreeing to share the pill formula.
Once the company made it through the crisis and regained its footing, then he would settle the score with that beast!!!
With that thought in mind, he bypassed the security guards at the entrance, attempting to break into the manor on his own.
Unfortunately, in the next second, several security guards immediately blocked his way.
"I have something important to discuss with my son."
"Since he refuses to see me, step aside. I will go upstairs and talk to him personally."
Lin Jianjun frowned and tried to push aside the guards in front of him.
But… they didn't budge at all!!!
"Bastards! Who do you think you are, daring to block my way?"
"I am the chairman of Lin Corporation! You are just lowly security guards—know your place!"
The moment these words were spoken, the expressions of the surrounding guards changed instantly, anger flashing across their faces.
If it weren't for the fact that he was Lin Xuan's father,
They would have already pulled out their batons and given him a harsh lesson.
"Hmph! Master Lin, please leave."
The head of security snorted coldly, then led his men back into the manor, firmly locking the iron gate behind them…
Damn you, Su family!!!
Just wait—if I ever get the chance, I'll make you all pay!!!
Outside the manor, Lin Jianjun stood alone, seething with helpless rage.
Yet, he still refused to leave, instead standing at the gate, eagerly waiting.
He refused to believe it!
That unfilial son—was he really so heartless?
Would he really bear to watch his own father, limping and helpless, standing alone at the gate???
In order to achieve his goal, Lin Jianjun decided to use the "self-pity trick," leveraging whatever little family affection his son might still have left...
Drip… drip…
Fifteen minutes passed.
But what made Lin Jianjun question reality was...
The gate remained firmly shut.
Did that unfilial son truly have the heart to let his father suffer like this?
Lin Jianjun's face turned dark as iron, and he was drenched in sweat.
It was midsummer, and the weather was unbearably hot.
And he had grown accustomed to a life of comfort, constantly surrounded by air conditioning—when had he ever suffered like this?
He immediately thought about turning around and leaving.
But after hesitating for a moment, he clenched his teeth and dismissed the thought.
He had a gut feeling.
That unfilial son—
He must be watching him from somewhere nearby.
To stir whatever family affection remained in Lin Xuan's heart, he had to put on a "pitiful" act, making himself appear as miserable as possible to gain Lin Xuan's sympathy…
And just as Lin Jianjun expected!
Inside the cool, air-conditioned room, Lin Xuan indeed observed his figure from the floor-to-ceiling window.
But what Lin Jianjun didn't anticipate was—
Lin Xuan merely gave a playful smile.
He then looked up at the overcast sky, faintly hearing thunder rumble from different directions.
This was a sign that a heavy storm was about to arrive…
"Oni-chan! Don't you want to know why your dad came?"
"Nope. (￣_,￣ )"
Faced with the little loli's question, Lin Xuan answered curtly.
Then, he picked up a golden guitar from the corner and retrieved a high-powered speaker.
Under Chen Kexin's puzzled gaze, he began tuning the instrument…
At the entrance of the manor.
Lin Jianjun, parched with thirst, endured the waves of scorching heat.
After holding out for another two and a half minutes, he was beginning to feel dizzy and lightheaded.
His suit was completely drenched in sweat, clinging tightly to his body, making him feel unbearably uncomfortable.
The air was filled with nothing but the suffocating heat and the pungent scent of sweat.
Damn it!
That unfilial beast!
Why hasn't he come out to meet me?!
Is he really going to just stand by and watch his own father suffer like this?!
Just as Lin Jianjun was cursing in his heart…
A single cold raindrop landed on his cheek.
Huh? This is…
Soon after.
Two drops, three drops, four drops followed…
Whoosh—
The rain poured down. A torrential downpour.
Lin Jianjun stood there, soaked in the rain, feeling the icy water wash over his body.
At first, he wanted to find shelter.
After all, at his age, sudden changes in temperature could easily make him fall ill.
But then, he reconsidered.
Wouldn't this scene make him look even more pitiful? Wouldn't it evoke sympathy from that unfilial son?
Just imagine…
A gray sky, a middle-aged man standing alone in the pouring rain, tears mixing with the downpour.
Who wouldn't feel moved upon seeing such a sight?
"I refuse to believe it! That unfilial beast won't possibly remain indifferent after seeing this!!!"
"If even this can't move him, then there's only one explanation… He has no humanity. He isn't even human!!!"
Lin Jianjun tilted his head back, allowing the rain to stream into his eyes and down his face.
To an outsider, he looked like a man who had suffered a devastating blow, weeping silently in the rain.
Even Lin Jianjun himself was so immersed in his act that he actually began to shed real tears.
And faintly, he heard a voice singing…
"The cold icy rain~ randomly slapping on my face~~"
"The warm tears mixing with the chilling rain~~"
"The colors before my eyes suddenly fade away~~"
"Your shadow lingers mercilessly by my side~~"
"You are like an executioner, betraying me~~"
...
The beautiful singing blended with the sound of the rain, forming a melancholic symphony.
For a moment, Lin Jianjun was enchanted.
So beautiful. So, so beautiful.
This song could only be from the heavens—how rare it was to hear such a melody in this world?
But in the next second, something felt off.
Why did this voice sound so familiar?
And this song… It seemed to be coming from inside the Su Manor.
In an instant, Lin Jianjun recognized the voice.
His face darkened immediately.
Because the more he listened, the more he felt utterly humiliated.
This song…
It was completely mocking him, wasn't it…?
Taking a deep breath, feeling the cold rain hit his face, Lin Jianjun no longer hesitated.
With a face full of resentment, he turned and walked away.
His heart was dead. He was completely disheartened.
In the past, no matter how angry he got at Lin Xuan's disobedience, he'd always convince himself with things like "he's still young," or "I'm the father, I should be the bigger person," hoping his son would one day come back to his senses.
As long as Lin Xuan was willing to change, he, as the father, would give him another chance—to once again be part of the family.
A chance to be his son again, a chance to be welcomed back as family.
But his goodwill was repaid with Lin Xuan's unrelenting mockery and humiliation.
Now, his patience was truly gone.
In this lifetime, the father-son bond between them was severed, never to be mended.
Through the curtain of rain, the entire world became blurred.
Lin Jianjun's limping figure gradually disappeared from the entrance of the manor...
Yet the beautiful song continued to be played with deep emotion.
Each note was like an icy raindrop, landing on the hearts of those who listened, resonating with them deeply.
"The cold icy rain~ randomly slapping on my face~~"
"The warm tears mixing with the chilling rain~~"
"The colors before my eyes suddenly fade away~~"
"Your shadow lingers mercilessly by my side~~"
"You are like an executioner, betraying me~~"
...
Inside a familiar girl's bedroom.
Lin Xuan sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers lightly dancing on the guitar strings.
Like a nimble dancer, gracefully and powerfully plucking each note, playing the prelude to the melody.
With his eyes slightly closed, he poured his heart into playing and singing the classic song "Cold Rain" by Hua Tsai.
His deep and magnetic voice carried a mysterious allure, capable of captivating the hearts of those who listened.
Meanwhile, inside the Su family's villa.
From the moment the melodious singing began, the bodyguards, maids, cleaners, and chefs…
Almost everyone in the Su family household stopped in their tracks, listening attentively.
It was as if Lin Xuan's voice transported them into a world of heavy rain— a world filled with emotional turbulence, joy, sorrow, longing, and the illusion of raindrops slapping their cheeks...
On the first floor.
Su Fan, who had been sitting cross-legged on the sofa in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes.
"This voice…"
He felt as if something was lightly slapping his face.
Frowning slightly, he carefully listened to the song coming from upstairs.
A trace of shock surfaced on his face.
He had to admit, in terms of musical talent, he was nowhere near Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan was the most gifted musician he had ever encountered.
Especially this song—
It was terrifyingly good.
From the melody alone, Su Fan could almost see the cold rain falling, and feel the bone-chilling cold and loneliness that came with it…
This was the work of a true musical genius!!!
"My heart feels like it's been stabbed~~"
"Love on the cliff's edge—who would dare to reach~~"
"Or accept the most painful surprise~~"
"The girl I love the most~~"
...
As the song reached its end, the staff seemed to awaken from a dreamlike rainy world, faces full of deep emotion and satisfaction.
Amidst the lingering echoes of the song, the bodyguards, maids, cleaners, and chefs—
Almost everyone in the Su family household erupted into heartfelt applause.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
The applause thundered like the storm outside, so loud it drowned out the rain and even reached Su Qingge's bedroom...
"Oni-chan~~"
"You're amazing~~"
Chen Kexin's face was full of admiration as she clapped her little hands enthusiastically.
She was truly in awe of Lin Xuan's musical talent.
It seemed endless—every time he created a new song, it was a masterpiece that left people in shock.
Like today's song— once she edited it and uploaded it online, it was bound to drive music fans wild.
Easily securing a spot on the trending charts as another legendary hit.
"Oni-chan, what's the name of that song?"
"You're so incredible! How do you keep writing so many amazing songs?"
Chen Kexin cupped her cheeks with both hands, her eyes sparkling—she had completely become Lin Xuan's little fangirl.
She had a strong premonition.
That as time passed, the name [L] would eventually become famous across the world.
And Lin Xuan would become a globally famous musician.
She was… witnessing the rise of a legend firsthand!
"This song is called Cold Rain."
"I just casually composed it. Writing songs? Isn't it just as simple as having hands?"
"Don't tell me you guys can't do it? No way, right? No way?!"
Lin Xuan feigned a confused look, nonchalantly boasting.
Under the little girl's expression of wanting to hit him, he placed the golden guitar back in the corner, turned off the amplifier, and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window.
At the manor's entrance.
Lin Jianjun's figure had already disappeared.
But Lin Xuan didn't care, muttering to himself:
"The shares of Lin Corporation have already hit rock bottom."
"Perhaps it's time to start buying them back..."
Meanwhile, on a hospital bed.
Su Qingge finally snapped out of the lingering resonance of the song.
'This… this is way too beautiful!'
'Lin Xuan is incredibly talented in music?!'
'After listening to his Cold Rain, I felt like I was truly there.'
'It truly feels like something was randomly slapping my face…'
...
In the dark prison of her consciousness, Su Qingge was once again in awe of the young man's talent.
This was simply the gift of a born musical genius!
Even she, who always prided herself on her high standards, couldn't help but feel a little admiration for Lin Xuan.
After all, there weren't many things she truly liked—
But music was one of them.
Unfortunately, the mainstream music industry had long been filled with soulless, mass-produced songs.
It wasn't until Lin Xuan appeared that she discovered a new world of music.
'I really wish I could witness Lin Xuan singing and playing in person!'
Even now, she couldn't remember what Lin Xuan looked like.
But in her imagination, he was probably just an ordinary-looking guy.
Otherwise, why hadn't he left any lasting impression on her before?
But she didn't really care about appearances.
What mattered more to her were ability and talent.
'For some reason, I feel like I'm getting closer and closer to waking up.'
'I'm really looking forward to that moment!'
'But when that time comes, how should I face Lin Xuan…?'