Lin Yan swallowed back his curses and hurriedly answered the phone.
After hearing what the other person said, his face turned ashen, and he questioned them through gritted teeth.
"Why didn't you notify me? It's already in bankruptcy liquidation!!"
The person on the other end of the phone said innocently, "But we couldn't get through to you at all."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan looked up at Lin Qingtong in shock.
"Did you do this?"
Lin Qingtong helped Su Wanjun up, slowly and deliberately watching Lin Yan, a smile playing on her lips.
"I gave you a chance just now, but you didn't cherish it."
In that instant, Lin Yan's chest heaved with anger, and he took a step forward to rush in front of Lin Qingtong.
"I'll beat you to death, you ungrateful wretch! How dare you lay a hand on my house? You're asking for it!"
Just as he was about to rush up to Lin Qingtong and make a move, a car suddenly sped up and stopped in front of him.
Lin Yan was stunned for a moment and hadn't reacted yet when the car door opened and a tall, aloof figure stepped out.
The other person's expression was distant and indifferent, and their dark pupils revealed a chilling aura.
"Mr. Lin, who are you trying to attack?"
Lin Yan then realized that it was Shen Tinghe, the ninth master of the Shen family.
He naturally recognized Shen Tinghe, and his tone immediately softened as he explained.
"Ninth Master, you've misunderstood. I was disciplining my daughter. This is a family matter, and I'm really sorry to have made you laugh. I hope you can give me some more time regarding the house, and I will find a way to redeem it."
Shen Tinghe put one hand in his pocket, his gaze lingering on Lin Qingtong before landing on Lin Yan.
"This house wasn't sold to me by you, it was sold to me by Tongtong."
A slight smile played on his lips; the nickname "Tongtong" sounded quite natural to him.
Lin Yan's expression froze on the spot, and he spoke in disbelief.
What did you just say?
He found it hard to believe that Shen Tinghe would actually call his ungrateful daughter Tongtong; the tone was far too intimate.
Although Shen Tinghe is Jiang Hao's uncle, that's not a reason for their close relationship.
He had a vague sense of unease, but he was somewhat unwilling to admit it.
Lin Yan stared at Shen Tinghe, hoping he would say the answer she was waiting for.
As one might expect, things didn't go as planned. Shen Tinghe slowly walked up to Lin Qingtong, his dark pupils reflecting her bright and flamboyant face.
"You've already promised me, you can't go back on your word."
Lin Qingtong smiled faintly, reached out and took Shen Tinghe's arm, and slowly turned her head to look in Lin Yan's direction.
He said to Shen Tinghe, "I, Lin Qingtong, will always keep my word."
Lin Yan was shocked by what he saw and pointed at Lin Qingtong, shouting.
"You, he's Jiang Hao's uncle!"
He wasn't thinking of Lin Qingtong's best interests; he was just angry. Lin Qingtong had actually managed to marry into a better family, leaving him in such an embarrassing situation. It was as if he had raised an ungrateful wretch.
Lin Qingtong stared at Lin Yan silently, a mocking smile playing on her lips.
"I've already divorced Jiang Hao, and we have nothing to do with each other anymore. What, are you scared?"
Lin Yan, feeling embarrassed, forced a rebuttal.
"How could I be afraid? I just feel sorry for Jiang Hao. He actually married a wife like you. You're a disgrace to the Lin family."
The wind ruffled Lin Qingtong's hair, and a touch of sadness flashed through her heart as she slowly spoke.
“When Jiang Hao brought Qi Huimin to the Jiang family openly, you didn’t say a word on my behalf at all.”
“From that time on, I stopped considering myself a member of the Lin family. I originally thought we could live in peace, but I never expected you to be so shameless as to steal my mother’s personal seal and transfer the shares.”
"Do you think that by doing this, I won't be able to deal with you?"
After Lin Qingtong finished speaking, a resolute look flashed in his eyes. He was never a soft-hearted person.
Those who harm him must pay the price.
Shen Tinghe stood beside Lin Qingtong the whole time, seemingly unapproachable, but the slight curve of his lips betrayed his happy mood.
Lin Qingtong was unaware of Shen Tinghe's thoughts; she simply spoke slowly and deliberately to remind Lin Yan, whose face was ashen.
“I told you, return the shares and I will spare you; otherwise, you’ll be left destitute.”
He exuded a chilling aura, but when he turned to look at Su Wanjun, he had a gentle expression on his face.
"Mom, let's go. I'll protect you from now on, and no one will dare to bully you again."
After this incident, Su Wanjun finally saw Lin Yan's true colors.
Previously, out of consideration for Lin Qingtong, I always felt that Lin Yan still had some conscience and wouldn't be too harsh on me.
He thought that Lin Yan was unaware of everything Lin Jiaorui and Shen Xue had done to him.
I only found out today that he knew everything, and even tacitly agreed to it, and even gave them advice behind the scenes.
This is the case with the private seal.
After the matter was exposed, Lin Yan not only did not speak up for him, but also complained that he was not considerate and understanding enough, for not taking the initiative to hand over the shares. He even whipped him with a belt, leaving red marks on his body.
Throughout the entire process, Lin Yan was still chatting and laughing with Shen Xue, taking pleasure in her embarrassing behavior, and even threatening to film it.
Su Wanjun nodded in agreement, but her gaze fell on Lin Yan, whose face was ashen, and she slowly approached.
Lin Yan looked at Su Wanjun, his eyes suddenly brightening as he said, "Wanjun, give me another chance, I really know..."
Before he could finish speaking, Su Wanjun slapped Lin Yan hard across the face, her cold eyes even carrying a hint of relief and composure.
"You're a useless, cowardly bastard, a son of a bitch!"
This was the first time she had treated Lin Yan this way. Although she felt it was undignified, Su Wanjun felt extremely relieved, as if a slap had dispelled all the resentment she had accumulated over the years.
Su Wanjun walked up to Lin Qingtong, looking vibrant and radiant.
"Tongtong, let's go."
Lin Qingtong smiled happily, genuinely happy for her mother.
The two left side by side, breaking through the darkness and moving towards a brighter and better future.
Shen Tinghe followed behind, one hand in his pocket, a half-smile playing on his lips.
Even after walking a long distance, Lin Qingtong could still hear Lin Yan and Shen Xue arguing and crying behind her.
Finally reaching the streetlight, Su Wanjun could no longer hold back her tears; her fingers trembled uncontrollably, and she covered her face with her hands and burst into tears.
Lin Qingtong gently put her arm around Su Wanjun's shoulder, knowing that she had already done a great job.
Shen Tinghe slowly approached, handing over a handkerchief, his expression still distant and indifferent.
"Where are you going? I'll take you there."
Lin Qingtong accepted the handkerchief and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Shen."
Shen Tinghe raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly: "Mr. Shen?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingtong felt a sudden tremor in her chest, and her throat became slightly dry and hoarse.
"What should we call it then?"
Shen Tinghe leaned closer, his dark pupils filled with a brilliance like twinkling stars.
His gaze swept over Lin Qingtong's face as he deliberately lowered his voice.
"You should call him your boyfriend."
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