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Attorney Zhang seized the opportunity, smiled, and said to Lao Cai, "Brother Cai, I know you've always wanted to thank Old Man Lin and his son. Now the opportunity has come; it just depends on whether you're willing to help." He spoke in a half-joking tone.

Old Cai immediately said, "Just tell me. I'll help with anything I can!" His expression was very respectful and sincere, and his attitude did not change drastically just because his son had acquired the same assets as Lin Tingfeng.

The three men entered the room and sat down. Cai Wenchuan's mother brought tea and snacks. Old Cai listened attentively, and Attorney Zhang then explained that Lin Tingfeng wanted to buy the shares from Cai Wenchuan. Finally, Attorney Zhang said earnestly, "Brother Cai, we've been friends for many years, and I won't lie to you. I really am thinking of the Lin Group; it's the culmination of Old Master Lin's life's work. Old Master Lin was confused when he died, but I'm not. If the Lin Group falls into Madam Zi's hands, it will be ruined. So, you must help me with this and persuade your son to agree to President Lin's offer to sell the shares to him."

Old Cai nodded, but he remained silent, as if he had something difficult to say.

Fearing he might disagree, Attorney Zhang continued to persuade Lao Cai, "Besides, Brother Cai, I've watched Wen Chuan grow up. He's an academic, not a businessman. Keeping the shares is useless to him; they might be exploited by unscrupulous people." His meaning was quite clear.

Before Attorney Zhang could finish speaking, Old Cai interrupted him, sighing as he said, "That's what I'm worried about! I understand what you mean. I don't want Old Master Lin's life's work to be ruined, and I don't want my foolish son to be used by others, so I want to help you. But my good-for-nothing son! He's completely infatuated with the second young lady!" As Old Cai spoke, his chest heaved violently, clearly very angry. Cai Wenchuan's mother, seeing her husband like this, looked worried.

Old Cai took a sip of water before continuing, "Last time he came, he said he wanted to marry the second young lady, which made me so angry that I almost cursed him out and threatened to sever our father-son relationship. Now, almost ten days have passed, and he still hasn't come back." Old Cai's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, clearly heartbroken.

"So that's how it is," Attorney Zhang said, glancing at Lin Tingfeng, whose face had turned pale. Their actions were much faster than he had anticipated; now, it was probably too late. His heart sank like a pebble into a dark abyss.

At this moment, Cai Wenchuan's mother mustered up her courage and said, "Attorney Zhang, it's not that we're unwilling to help you and the eldest young master, it's just that we've already argued and fought with him, and even fallen out. We don't want him to be with the second young lady either, but he seems to be bewitched, and he won't listen to any advice. Alas, when sons grow up, they're no longer under their mothers' control—" As Cai Wenchuan's mother said this, her eyes reddened, and she began to wipe away her tears.

Attorney Zhang's expression turned serious. He and Lin Tingfeng exchanged glances, and Lin Tingfeng's face was also ashen. The air in the room seemed to freeze, and everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts.

After some time, Attorney Zhang broke the silence and said to Lao Cai, "How about this, Brother Cai, for your son's sake and for the Lin Group's sake, I'll call Wen Chuan and ask him to come back to discuss something. If he's willing to come back, don't get angry, okay? Let's all sit down, talk calmly, and communicate properly, alright?"

Old Cai immediately replied, "Of course, I'll do whatever you say."

Attorney Zhang then called Cai Wenchuan, and the call went through quickly. Attorney Zhang asked Cai Wenchuan to come home, and Cai Wenchuan happened to want to go home to tell his parents that he planned to marry Lin Tingyue as soon as possible. Madam Zi had only given him a month to communicate, so he readily agreed.

Hearing this, Lao Cai breathed a sigh of relief, and a renewed hope arose in his heart. Perhaps with the help of Attorney Zhang and the eldest son, his son could regain consciousness.

The couple began preparations for their son's return.

Cai Wenchuan's mother went to water the plants again and make tea, and also prepared several kinds of snacks that her son liked to eat.

Three hours later, Cai Wenchuan drove Lin Tingyue home. When Mr. and Mrs. Cai saw their son's car getting closer and closer, they were so excited that they stood up.

Last time, my son had a big argument with them and then left. This was the most stubborn my usually obedient son had ever been.

They also hoped their son could reconcile with them, after all, he was their only child. Cai Wenchuan parked the car and got out with Lin Tingyue. He was surprised to see Lin Tingfeng and Lawyer Zhang. At the same time, when Lin Tingyue saw Lin Tingfeng, she couldn't help but laugh with glee, her face full of the satisfaction of getting revenge.

Lin Tingfeng knew why she was laughing; she was laughing at him for finally getting his comeuppance. But in order to ensure things proceeded smoothly, he decided to calm himself down and look at the situation with composure.

Attorney Zhang stood up and said, "Wenchuan, Tingfeng has some things to discuss with you, so I called you home."

Cai Wenchuan nodded and pulled Lin Tingyue to sit down on a chair in his house. Cai's parents were naturally very happy to see their son return, but they couldn't be happy when they saw Lin Tingyue beside him.

However, since Attorney Zhang and Lin Tingfeng were both present, the two of them did not make a scene and continued to treat Lin Tingyue to good food and drink.

It was a bright and sunny morning. Everyone sat in the Cai family's courtyard, drinking tea, eating snacks, basking in the sun, and occasionally chatting about their recent lives. The area was surrounded by trees, with birdsong, babbling brooks, and blooming wildflowers.

If someone were to pass by them, they would surely envy such a family, envying their harmony. In fact, a quarrel had already begun.

The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder and gunpowder.

Lin Tingyue started it first, and she kept making sarcastic, chuckling noises. Lin Tingfeng, because he had important matters to attend to, politely pretended not to hear or see it.

After Lin Tingyue finished laughing, she said to Lin Tingfeng in a sarcastic tone, "Oh dear, Mr. Lin, aren't you usually a very busy person? We have to make an appointment in advance to see you. How come you're free today?"

Lin Tingfeng didn't argue with her and said calmly, "I have something to discuss with Mr. Cai today."

Cai Wenchuan looked up in surprise and glanced at Lin Tingfeng. This seemed to be the first time Lin Tingfeng had called him "Mr. Cai".

Very good, he enjoys this title.

Cai Wenchuan's lips curled up, a hint of pleasure in his heart.

Lin Tingyue laughed again, her voice clear and melodious like a lark, and continued to ask Lin Tingfeng, "Mr. Cai? Wasn't he Little Cai before? Hahaha, hahaha, Little Wenzi, did you hear that? Things are different now! My older brother used to always refuse to accept a younger sister like me. I wonder if he'll accept me as his younger sister now?"