Looking at the faces flushed with excitement, the eyes sparkling with joy, and the shouts and cheers rising and falling, Lin Yaodong's already smiling face was now beaming with joy.
Looking back at Uncle Dong's past, such lively and enthusiastic scenes were commonplace for him and not worth mentioning at all.
However, after Lin Jianguo took over as head of the family, his life underwent a dramatic change.
The once powerful and imposing figure has now become no different from a retired old man. Although people still respectfully call him "Uncle Dong," deep down they probably feel that even calling him "Little Dong" is too much of an honor.
If I hadn't accidentally damaged my lower body when I was young, which prevented me from having any children to rely on, how could I have ended up in such a situation, suffering cold looks and bullying from everyone?
Whenever he thought of this, Lin Yaodong felt a mix of frustration and resentment.
Fortunately, fortunes change, and everything has quietly returned to normal.
Not only was his exalted status restored, but even those who used to be like reeds in the wind, who would sway with the wind, now showed their heartfelt admiration for him.
Just then, a figure slowly walked over.
"Mr. White Lantern, you've finally arrived!"
With the support of this motley crew of chickens and dogs, Lin Yaodong felt his confidence soar, as if he had been reborn.
Even when facing the esteemed Bai Deng, his attitude unconsciously underwent a subtle shift. At this moment, he subtly revealed a sense of pride, as if saying, "Look, this is the magnificent empire I have conquered for you."
Seeing this, Bai Deng couldn't help but secretly scoff.
He was genuinely disdainful of Lin Yaodong's sudden display of arrogance.
However, out of politeness, Bai Deng outwardly responded with ample emotional value, saying, "Mr. Lin, you truly live up to your reputation! You are indeed worthy of your name!"
As he spoke, he even gave Lin Yaodong a thumbs-up in a very serious manner.
After all, he had received such a huge sum of money from Lin Yaodong, and with two beauties serving him, Bai Deng would naturally not be stingy with this insignificant emotional value output.
However... according to American custom, it's only right to receive a tip after providing the service, right?
Then, Bai Deng said in a light tone, "Mr. Lin, now that this matter has been successfully completed, I will head back to China first."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yaodong, who had been lost in thought, abruptly turned his head, his gaze fixed on the white light. Surprisingly, a hint of undisguised reluctance flickered deep in his eyes: "Why are you leaving so soon?"
To be fair, in the past two short days, the wonderful "little movie" scenes that Bai Deng had performed in Lin Yaodong's luxurious villa had left him feeling somewhat unsatisfied and reluctant to leave.
White Lantern tilted his head slightly, a slightly helpless smile appearing on his face. After a soft sigh, he slowly said, "Alas, there is really nothing I can do! Since ancient times, there have been more days of parting than joy in this world. Moreover, the people of my beautiful country are hoping that I can return soon."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yaodong couldn't help but sigh softly. Despite his reluctance, he didn't try to persuade Bai Deng to stay. Instead, he quickly reached into his pocket, pulled out a check that he had prepared beforehand, and handed it to Bai Deng without hesitation.
Bai Deng didn't even glance at the check. He casually took it and stuffed it into his pocket. Then, he cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Lin Yaodong, turned around resolutely, and strode away. In the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared at the end of the road in the distance.
After watching the white light slowly disappear outside the door, Lin Yaodong slowly withdrew his gaze and turned it back to Lin Yaozu, Gu Nan and the others in front of him.
"Uncle Dong, please tell us what we should do next."
"Yes, Patriarch! In my opinion, we should simply take over all the Lin family's businesses in the country right now! That way, we can stabilize the situation as quickly as possible, right?"
"Master..."
Immediately, everyone began to chime in with their opinions, and the room became unusually noisy. However, whether it was Lin Yaodong sitting at the head of the table or Lin Yaozu and the others standing to the side, they all seemed to have selectively forgotten a very important matter.
At this moment, the one who is truly acting as the temporary head of the Lin family is none other than Lin Jianguo's eldest daughter, Lin Hongmei.
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In the early morning, when it was still light, the morning light shone through the window onto the soft sofa in the living room.
Just then, Lin Yurou, who was fast asleep on the sofa, was suddenly awakened by a series of urgent knocks on the door. She groggily opened her eyes, stretched, and then slowly put on her coat before getting up and walking towards the door.
When she gently pushed open the door, she saw Zhang Rui standing straight outside, tightly holding a large box in his arms.
"Third Miss, there is a package for the young master here, please help me."
Since Lin Yurou returned home, she has had no choice but to sleep on the sofa in the living room because there are no extra rooms available. This has resulted in Zhang Rui losing his right to freely enter and leave the villa, and now he is trapped in the tiny 20-square-meter security room, feeling like each day is an eternity.
"Oh, I see. Give me the things."
Lin Yurou, who had just woken up, yawned as she reached out and took the box from Zhang Rui.
Then, she turned around, skillfully hooked the doorknob with her toe, and gently pulled it closed. Then, she walked lazily into the room.
"Huh? Why is this box so heavy?"
Lin Yurou muttered to herself as she struggled to carry the box, making her way step by step toward the room that should have been hers but was now occupied by Mu Liuyun.
Having finally reached the door, she raised her hand to knock, but then, for some reason, she suddenly stopped.
After hesitating for a moment, she inexplicably pressed her ear to the door.
"Hmm? Why isn't there any sound? Could it be that they haven't gotten up yet?"
Since that's the case, she might as well just knock on the door. So, she took a deep breath, raised her right hand, and knocked on the door forcefully.
However, to her utter surprise, just as her hand was about to touch the door, the door was suddenly pushed open from the inside without warning!
Caught off guard, Lin Yurou had no time to dodge. She felt a tremendous force strike her, and then she was knocked to the ground by the door.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry~ I really thought there was no one outside the door."
"What are you rushing off to do?"
Lin Yurou, lying on the ground, grumbled in dissatisfaction, rubbing her sore bottom as she looked up. What she saw next was astonishing – Chu Yaqin was staring at her with a wide, enigmatic smile.
There seemed to be a hint of smugness and calculation hidden in that smile. Lin Yurou instantly understood that this guy was definitely doing it on purpose!
"Chu Yaqin, you wicked woman!"
Lin Yurou was furious. She jumped up from the ground and lunged at Chu Yaqin, baring her teeth and claws, shouting viciously, "I'm going to teach you a lesson today!"
However, just as she was about to pounce on Chu Yaqin, her gaze suddenly fell on Chu Yaqin's fair and slender neck. There, she saw that it was covered with shocking red marks.
Lin Yurou was stunned.
She had known Chu Yaqin for almost ten years. Although Chu Yaqin was charming and alluring, Lin Yurou knew better than anyone that she was actually indifferent and didn't care about matters of the heart.
Let alone romance, we don't even have many truly close friends.
But what's going on with this scene? How could she be so unrestrained and disrespectful towards my brother...?
In an instant, a jumble of chaotic thoughts flooded her mind, making Lin Yurou's mood extremely complicated.
At this moment, Chu Yaqin was completely unaware of the turmoil in Lin Yurou's heart. She continued to feign a pitiful appearance, blinking her large, watery eyes and saying coquettishly, "Third Sister, please be magnanimous and don't hit me~ I'm so scared~"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yurou, who had been tightly gripping Chu Yaqin's collar, instantly released her grip as if burned. She took a small step back, then bent down and gently pushed the box on the ground forward.
After finishing these actions, Lin Yurou straightened up, didn't even glance at Chu Yaqin again, turned around and left quickly, leaving only a light, casual remark: "Could you help me get Xiaoyun's package?"
Watching Lin Yurou's retreating figure, Chu Yaqin was stunned, her face full of doubt and confusion.
She was completely confused as to why her best friend had suddenly become emo.
"Forget it, let's just ignore her."
As Chu Yaqin thought about it, she subconsciously shook her head, trying to shake the thought out of her mind.
"Yaqin, what's wrong?"
Just then, a voice came from behind, sounding both sticky and hoarse.
Chu Yaqin snapped out of her daze and turned around to see Mu Liuyun groggily getting out of bed, looking like she hadn't woken up yet.
The blanket was wrapped around him, partially obscuring his fair skin, giving him a somewhat alluring, half-hidden beauty.
Seeing Mu Liuyun's cute and alluring appearance, Chu Yaqin couldn't help but lick her lips.
"Oh my, Xiaoyun's little Xiaoyun, how come you're so energetic so early in the morning?"
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