Lin Corporation, Headquarters.
Inside the conference room.
"Alright, Old Lin. It's getting late, hurry up and head out."
"Remember, focus on the bigger picture. You absolutely cannot throw another tantrum. Everything depends on your son's mood now."
"Yes, yes! As long as Lin Xuan is willing to share the formula for the [Beauty Pill] with us, we can agree to any condition he proposes."
"Old Lin! Right now, the life or death of the company lies entirely in your hands!"
"....."
The shareholders of the board now saw Lin Xuan as the last savior of Lin Corporation and urged Lin Jianjun to humble himself to gain Lin Xuan's forgiveness.
This made Lin Jianjun's face flush red with extreme humiliation.
He had never imagined that one day...
He would have to grovel like a stray dog and apologize to that unfilial son.
"Alright, enough."
"Stop talking! I'll deal with my wound first, then I'll go to the Su family!"
Annoyed by the incessant chatter, Lin Jianjun snapped at them impatiently.
He had been injured in the hospital before, and now he limped as he walked.
Even now, he could still feel waves of pain throughout his body.
Yet, these selfish people only cared about their own interests; not a single one of them had inquired about his injuries.
How heartbreaking!!!
"Why bother treating it? You look pitiful enough like this! Maybe it will stir some sympathy in your son!"
"That's right. Seeing his father in such a miserable state, as a son, he surely wouldn't remain indifferent! He might just soften his heart and forgive you!"
"What a pity! Your injuries aren't severe enough; you still look mostly intact. If you had broken a limb or two, it would be even more tragic-looking."
"Old Lin! Why don't you make a little sacrifice? We can help make your wounds worse, maybe get some blood flowing. Don't glare at me—this is all for saving the company!"
"....."
At this point.
The board members no longer cared about Lin Jianjun's feelings and voiced their opinions one after another.
However, the suggestions they made…
Nearly made Lin Jianjun explode with rage.
Not tragic enough?
Injuries not severe enough??
Breaking limbs would be better???
Listen to yourselves! Does this even sound like something a human would say????
"Get lost! (ノ｀Д)ノ"
Lin Jianjun's face was ashen with anger.
He forcefully shoved aside the eager crowd and opened the conference room door on his own.
As soon as he stepped out, he ran into Lin Hao, and his expression instantly became flustered.
After all, he had just decided to revoke Lin Hao's position in the company and take back his inheritance rights.
Now, suddenly running into him, it was somewhat awkward.
"Hao'er, y-you... why are you here? Why aren't you in your dorm? When did you arrive?"
"Daddy, I just got here. I heard you were injured, so I was a bit worried and came to check on you!"
Lin Hao frowned slightly, his delicate face full of concern.
Although he harbored resentment in his heart.
At least on the surface, he still maintained the image of a "filial and virtuous son."
Feeling the meticulous care from his beloved son.
A wave of warmth surged in Lin Jianjun's heart, followed closely by overwhelming guilt.
Sigh.
Xiao Hao is really... too pure and kind-hearted!
Why would the heavens be so cruel to such a boy???
Yet, that unfilial son, who defied all norms, was able to easily take away everything Xiao Hao had struggled to obtain.
Thinking of this.
Lin Jianjun clenched his fists tightly, the veins on his arms bulging, displaying his boundless rage.
He felt injustice, pain, and fury for his youngest son...
Why?!
Why indeed!!!
Why is Heaven so unfair!!!!
Although he felt indignant for Lin Hao, for the sake of Lin Corporation, Lin Jianjun had no choice but to temporarily suppress Lin Hao's grievances.
He planned to make it up to his good son once he found an opportunity to gain control over Lin Xuan.
"Little Hao, go back for now. I'll..."
But at this moment!
The board members behind him began to follow out one after another.
As soon as they saw Lin Hao, their brows furrowed.
They thought he had caught wind of the news and came to defend his "inheritance" status.
"Lin Hao, what is a bastard like you doing here? Don't say another word! We, the board members, have unanimously voted that only your elder brother will be recognized as the company's heir. Step aside now!"
"I advise you not to make trouble! Lin Corporation only has a chance to rise under your brother's leadership. You'd best be smart about this!"
"Blame yourself for being incompetent! Otherwise, this wouldn't have happened. Stop putting on an act and targeting your brother, or the consequences will be severe."
"Even though your position has been revoked and your inheritance taken away, as long as you stay at home quietly, you can still live a carefree life as a rich second generation."
"......"
The board members showed no mercy, verbally slapping Lin Hao in the face.
These damn old bastards!!!
If I ever gain power, I'll make sure to kick every single one of you out of the company!!!
Hearing these humiliating words, Lin Hao couldn't hold back, and a trace of ferocity flashed across his face before quickly disappearing.
He still remembered when he first entered the company...
Many of these very people had once flattered him, addressing him as "Young Master Lin" with enthusiasm, yet now they called him a bastard…
w(?Д?)w.
Lin Hao was going crazy inside, restraining himself for a long time to avoid cursing outright.
Faced with Lin Hao's fluctuating expression.
The others present didn't care at all—if they dared to challenge Lin Jianjun, what was a bastard like Lin Hao to them???
When Lin Corporation was thriving.
Of course, they wouldn't want to offend Lin Hao, who had a high chance of becoming chairman.
But now? Pfft~~
Besides, weren't all of them seasoned veterans who had crawled their way up in the business world?
How could they not see through Lin Hao's two-faced, manipulative nature?!
Only a fool like Lin Jianjun would completely believe his act.
But as long as it didn't concern them directly, they wouldn't interfere.
As long as their own interests weren't affected, they kept silent and played along.
But now that Lin Hao seemed to be getting in the way of their plans, how could they sit back and do nothing?!
One after another, they spoke in a sarcastic and mocking tone:
"Old Lin, your judgment is terrible! How is this bastard son in any way better than your eldest son? Is he really worth your favoritism?"
"Ugh! I've wanted to say this for years! Have you ever acted like a real father? I feel sorry for Lin Xuan!"
"Besides, this bastard son looks all fair-skinned and delicate, while you're all rough and unkempt. Standing together, you don't even look like father and son!"
"Forget it, just hurry to the Su family! Remember to lower your attitude, and don't blow up like a powder keg again. We'll be waiting for good news here at the company."
"......"
After giving some final "earnest" reminders, the board members finally dispersed and left.
Only Lin Jianjun and Lin Hao, both looking grim, were left behind.
"Xiao Hao, don't take it to heart. This is really just a temporary measure..."
Lin Jianjun explained the situation briefly.
He especially emphasized that this was just a stalling tactic, and once the company survived this crisis, it would eventually be handed over to Lin Hao.
"Daddy, you don't have to feel bad about it."
"I understand! Besides, the company originally belonged to my brother. Now that it's back in its rightful hands, I'm happy."
"As long as Daddy, Mommy, and the company are doing well, and as long as my brother is willing to come home, I'm willing to sacrifice anything…"
Hearing this.
Lin Jianjun suddenly felt his eyes sting as if sand had gotten into them. He quickly lifted his head, afraid that his tears might fall.
As the saying goes: A man does not easily shed tears, unless he reaches a point of true sorrow.
Facing Lin Hao's pure kindness, Lin Jianjun felt like his heart was being torn apart, suffocated by guilt.
This child is really… I could cry to death?!
How is he so sensible, so understanding???
Could this child have been an angel in his past life~~~???( ˊ?ˋ )???
I, Lin Jianjun, in my past life...
Could it be that I did something that benefited all of humanity?
Or did my ancestors' graves emit auspicious smoke? (An idiom meaning extreme good luck.)
Only then could I have such an outstanding and noble son.
"My son~~"
"Daddy~~~"
At this moment, the father and son, filled with passion, tightly embraced each other, pouring out their heartfelt emotions.
Two and a half minutes later, the father and son parted ways.
Under Lin Hao's gloomy gaze, Lin Jianjun's figure disappeared at the entrance of the company…
...
Su Family Manor.
In a familiar girl's bedroom.
On the soft, white, large bed, two girls and one boy were squeezed together.
"Aiyo~~ Oni-chan, what are you doing~~~"
"I should be asking you that! What are you trying to do?"
Lin Xuan had just finished giving a massage and wanted to rest for a bit when he noticed the little loli beside him quietly stretching out her "claws," attempting something improper.
He quickly raised his hand and slapped it away, directly knocking off the "wolf's paw," causing the little loli to cry out in surprise.
"I just wanted to do my part and help give Sister Qingge a massage."
"Actually, after watching you do it for so long, I've learned almost everything. Just let me do it!"
"It'll save you from getting too tired. Having someone to share the workload is always good~~"
Chen Kexin wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth (ˉ﹃ˉ).
She flipped over and sat up on the bed, eager to try.
But Lin Xuan stood his ground, slapping away both reaching "claws," determined to protect his wife's purity at all costs.
"(ˉ▽￣～) Tch~~ Stay away! Like I'd believe you!"
"Don't think I don't know what you're up to! You little black grape, you're so bad?!"
(??へ??╬) Nani!!!!!!
Hearing Lin Xuan call her "little grape" again, and this time even adding the word "black"?!
Chen Kexin's mouth twitched.
The veins on her forehead immediately bulged with anger, forming multiple large "╬" marks.
She furiously yanked at her twin tails, even pulling off the blue Rem wig she was wearing.
ε＝ε＝ε＝(#＞д＜)?
"Where am I black?!!!"
"My grapes are clearly pink, okay! w(?Д?)w"
"Talking nonsense without even seeing, this is pure slander!!!"
Chen Kexin ground her little tiger teeth, gritting them in frustration, looking like she was about to pounce on Lin Xuan and bite him to death at any moment. Lin Xuan felt a bit of a scalp tingle from her stare.
"Stop, stop! I give up!"
"If Qingge agrees... at most, you can hold her little hand, but don't even think about anything else."
After saying that, Lin Xuan lowered his head to seek Su Qingge's consent.
[Fine.]
Inside the dark consciousness space...
Su Qingge hesitated for quite a while (ー′ー) but ultimately agreed under Chen Kexin's pitiful pleading.
"Yay~~ L('ω')┘三└('ω')? Long live Sister Qingge~~"
"Sister Qingge is the best~~~ (^o^)/"
Seeing that Su Qingge had agreed, the little loli was overjoyed, her eyebrows dancing with pride.
She stretched out her soft, fair little hand, palm facing up, repeatedly beckoning Lin Xuan, signaling him to quickly hand over Qingge's delicate little hand.
"Sigh~~ Lucky you."
With no other choice.
Lin Xuan reluctantly took the young girl's hand and placed it into the little loli's hand.
(⊙o⊙) This scene, uh...
Strange?
Suddenly, for a brief moment...
Lin Xuan felt like a kind father giving his precious daughter away at her wedding.
He could even faintly hear the classic wedding BGM.
"Wedding March."
"Dun~ Dun~ Dun Dun~~"
"Dun~ Dun~ Dun Dun Dun~~~"
Hmm???
Why is this sound... getting louder? And why is it so close to me?!
the little loli had a solemn expression, humming the BGM as she respectfully took Su Qingge's soft hand.
At the end, she didn't forget to add:
"I do."
Lin Xuan: "......."
Unable to hold back, he raised his hand and flicked the little loli on the forehead.
"Ouch~~ It hurts~~"
Chen Kexin pouted, looking wronged.???
But Lin Xuan coldly turned away, putting his tsundere iron-man act on full display.
What? (O_o) Pity the fairer sex? What's that??
As a warrior of pure love!
Other than my dear Qingge, all other women in my eyes are nothing but beautiful skeletons.
"Sister Qingge! This guy bullied me again, and he even hit me!"
"I suspect he has domestic violence tendencies. Are you sure you want to marry him in a few days? I'm really worried about you!"
Damn!
This little brat is going too far!
She's actually trying to sow discord and ruin the sacred love between me and my wife!
I can't stand it, I really can't stand it!!!
Unable to resist, Lin Xuan gave the little loli another forehead flick, knocking her down, leaving her teary-eyed.
At this moment!
A knock came from the door, accompanied by Liu Juan's voice.
"Mr. Lin, your father has come to visit."
"He says he has something important to discuss. Do you wish to let him in?"
Hmm???
That old geezer Lin Jianjun, what is he doing here? |_?)
As the saying goes: One does not visit the Three Treasures Hall without reason.
Lin Xuan thought for a moment and immediately understood the other party's intentions.
It's nothing more than the Lin Corporation facing bankruptcy...
And now they wanted to use him as a breakthrough.
For example, they want to use him to obtain the pill's distribution rights, and if they're greedy enough, they might even try to get their hands on the formula...
"Not seeing him. Useless father, get lost."