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Lin Tingyue trembled all over at this moment, her heart filled with inexplicable fear.

Old Cai raised his head, looked at Cai Wenchuan, and said to him, "Alright, your mother and I have discussed it, and we agree that you can marry whoever you want, whoever you wish to marry."

Really? Cai Wenchuan was overjoyed, his large, bright eyes sparkling like stars. He glanced at Lin Tingyue with delight, but—

Lin Tingyue's face turned deathly pale, and she stood frozen in place, as if she had lost her soul. She did not feel the same amount of enthusiasm and joy as him.

Cai Wenchuan figured Lin Tingyue was just overwhelmed by the sudden happiness and hadn't quite processed it yet, so he didn't take it to heart. He looked up at Lin Tingfeng and said politely, "Then, Mr. Lin, I agree to sell you the shares. You're a business prodigy, and I believe the Lin Group will thrive under your management." After saying this, Cai Wenchuan felt a sense of relief.

It seems he really wasn't born to be rich. Too much wealth became a burden for him, and once he got rid of it, he felt an indescribable sense of relief.

Lin Tingfeng stood up, bowed slightly, and said with a smile, "Thank you." Even now, as a seasoned businessman, he still couldn't believe things would go so smoothly, that good fortune would fall into his hands so easily.

With a broad smile, Attorney Zhang took a contract from his briefcase, glanced at Lin Tingfeng (who nodded), then looked at Cai Wenchuan, walked over to him, and handed him the contract, saying, "Wenchuan, there's no time like the present, let's settle this today. You just need to sign your name here, and tomorrow, five hundred million will be deposited into your account." He thought to himself, "Then my mission is complete; I can retire and go home."

Five hundred million? Cai Wenchuan looked up in shock, his eyes wide as wide as teacups. Uncle Cai and Aunt Cai looked at each other, standing up from their seats in astonishment. Lin Tingyue even let out a soft scream, her face filled with a shock that defied description.

Five hundred million, what does that mean?

Unexpectedly, Xiao Wenzi really is worth hundreds of millions, even five hundred million! No way, she can't just watch these five hundred million assets grow wings and fly away! If she lets things develop like this, she'll be the biggest fool in the world!

Therefore, just as Cai Wenchuan picked up his pen to sign, Lin Tingyue suddenly rushed towards him like a mad cat, placed her hand on the contract, and shrieked, "No, I agree, Xiao Wenzi, if you dare to sign this, we're breaking up!"

Upon hearing the word "breakup," Cai Wenchuan shuddered, his hand, which was about to sign the papers, froze.

Lin Tingyue began to sob softly.

Cai Wenchuan looked up in shock at Lin Tingyue. She was gritting her teeth, her face was stern, and she was trembling all over. Tears were already welling up in her eyes. She looked pitiful and very touching.

Attorney Zhang and Lin Tingfeng's faces darkened.

Cai Wenchuan was puzzled. He explained awkwardly, "Xiaoyue, this money isn't of much use to me." In his mind, five hundred million in assets was far less important than his parents accepting Lin Tingyue.

As long as they are together and have the blessings of their loved ones, he will be the happiest person in the world; nothing else matters.

Today he brought Xiaoyue home. He had achieved his goal; his parents had approved his marriage to Xiaoyue. So, he would follow their arrangements and fulfill their wishes.

One shouldn't be so selfish.

No one knows a son better than his father, and at the same time, no one knows a father better than his son. Cai Wenchuan knew that because Old Master Lin had given their Cai family a huge fortune, his parents always felt guilty towards Old Master Lin and always wanted to do something for him. Now that Old Master Lin's eldest son was in trouble and needed to buy back the shares of the Lin Group, and since he happened to have one-third of the shares and didn't need them, they could just sell them to them.

This is a mutually beneficial arrangement, and he has no reason to disagree.

Besides, the Lin family's wealth was earned by Lin Tingfeng, and it shouldn't have belonged to Cai Wenchuan in the first place. It's only right that it be returned now.

Only in this way can he live out the rest of his life with a clear conscience.

But Xiaoyue disagreed. Tears streamed down her face, her eyes red like a rabbit's, as she used the excuse of breaking up to prevent the matter from happening.

Lin Tingyue continued to cry, growing increasingly heartbroken, her pearl-like tears falling one by one onto the black and white contract.

Attorney Zhang noticed this, walked over, and moved the contract aside slightly. He hated women who put on an act!

Cai Wenchuan pondered for a moment, and seeing Lin Tingyue's resolute expression, he tried to persuade her. He said gently to her, "Xiaoyue, I really have a good income. I can get you all the clothes and bags you want with my own abilities. I don't need anyone else's money at all."

Hearing these words, Lin Tingyue was absolutely furious. Her eyes blazed with anger as she gritted her teeth and cursed at Cai Wenchuan, "Cai Wenchuan, I always thought you were the person who loved me the most in the world, but now, are you joining them in bullying me too?!" She burst into tears, sobbing as she recounted, "You watched me grow up from childhood, you know how pitiful I am! How my brother treated me? You know it all too well. I didn't have a single penny of property, I was like a beggar growing up, always asking him for sports cars, clothes, bags, warmth, and love. He'd give them to me when he was happy, and ignore me when he wasn't. Aren't I pitiful?" Tears streamed down Lin Tingyue's face as she spoke.

Cai Wenchuan was somewhat saddened.

Lin Tingyue cried with tears in her eyes, "Now that you have money, Dad gave you a third of the shares, worth 500 million, and you just handed them over to him like that? I will never ask him for clothes or bags again. If I ask you for clothes or bags, will I still be like a beggar? You think you can afford them? It's ridiculous. Do you know that a limited edition bag costs hundreds of thousands?!"

Lin Tingyue laughed, though tears still clung to her face. She looked around and said sadly, "All these years, I've been penniless. I've lived like a beggar. What have I gained? Now I want to have something, am I wrong? Am I destined to be penniless from birth to death, content with my lot? So it's wrong for me to stand up and oppose you? I can't marry you because you're rich, I have to marry you who's penniless to show that I'm a good person, a good girl?" Lin Tingyue's half-truthful words touched Cai Wenchuan, and his heart began to waver.

Xiaoyue was right. Cai Wenchuan thought to himself that it was understandable for a girl to ask for a secure life before marriage. She was still young and beautiful, and it was impossible for her to be as indifferent to material desires as he was. He realized that he hadn't considered things thoroughly enough and hadn't taken her feelings into account.