Zhang Wanru was shocked, clearly startled by Lin Wan's grief-stricken sobs. She glanced out the window at Lin Zhe, who was sitting unharmed in the Porsche, and stammered:
"Brother...brother? You mean Lin An? What happened to him? How could he be dying?"
"What? He was poisoned? Who hates him so much?"
Upon hearing the word "poisoning," Lin Haoran glanced at Lin Zhe outside the window as if possessed, and unconsciously swallowed.
"Tonghua Hospital? I'm coming right now." Zhang Wanru hurriedly hung up the phone and shouted, "Butler Li, Butler Li, quickly take me to the hospital."
Lin Rou and Lin Xia heard most of the story and roughly understood that Lin An had an accident. Everything happened so suddenly that the two of them stood there stunned.
Lin Haoran's expression suddenly darkened, and he stopped Butler Li, who was about to get the car keys: "You're not allowed to go!"
"Lin An severed ties with the Lin family long ago. What does his death have to do with the Lin family?"
Zhang Wanru looked at Lin Haoran in disbelief, her voice trembling: "Lin An, he is your biological son!"
Lin Haoran frowned, a deep crease forming between his brows. Of course he knew that was his own son, but so what? He was just a rebellious son who had broken away from his father's wishes and become a monk. Besides, he would be more useful dead than alive.
Lin Haoran's eyes flashed with malice as he said sharply, "I told you! He has nothing to do with the Lin family, he doesn't even acknowledge you anymore, do you still want to go to the hospital to save him? Don't make a fool of yourself!"
Zhang Wanru was completely dumbfounded. She never expected Lin Haoran to be so ruthless. Fear surged into her heart. Lin Tianyou, Lin An, the elderly and the young, he didn't care about any of them. This was not just a simple disregard for life. Perhaps she had married a ghost.
Lin Haoran swept his threatening gaze back and forth across the Lin family mother and her two daughters:
"Anyone who dares to visit Lin An in the hospital today is severing ties with the Lin family. Once they leave this house, they should never come back."
After saying that, Lin Haoran picked up his suitcase, got into the car, and drove away.
Zhang Wanru stood there, stunned, her mind filled with images of Lin An before he was two years old, tears streaming down her face.
Lin Rou was touched by her father's words and tried to persuade Zhang Wanru:
"Mom, life and death are predestined. Lin An has been swindling and cheating outside, and he may have offended someone he shouldn't have. We're not doctors, and there's nothing we can do if we go there now. We might even incur the wrath of his enemies. Let's just leave it at that and not provoke Dad any further."
Lin Xia looked at Lin Rou in astonishment. She didn't understand why her mother was silent, nor did she understand what nonsense Lin Rou was spouting. She said angrily:
"Lin An! He might die. If we don't go see him now, we might never see him again. Don't you even want to see him one last time?"
She didn't want to see Lin An living a better life or being richer than her. Even though she often fantasized about dominating Lin An, she, as a useless older sister, would absolutely not want anyone to harm Lin An.
Lin Rou glared fiercely at Lin Xia and roared, demanding:
"What's so important about Lin An? Aren't you afraid of being kicked out by Dad? Look at this house, look at the clothes you're wearing. What do you have left if you leave the Lin family?"
Lin Xia was provoked by her second sister's words, and she thought, "Damn it, all I want is a big house and nice clothes. For these things, I was sold to Dong Shu by Lin Haoran like a commodity with a price tag. Now I can't even sell myself. Do you think I'll have a better fate than Lin An?"
"Then you stay here in this big house and behave yourself."
Lin Xia put on a pair of rain boots, grabbed an umbrella, and glanced at Zhang Wanru before leaving. Zhang Wanru was crying bitterly, but showed no intention of going with her daughter.
Lin Xia rushed into the rain with her umbrella. She was indeed very stupid; she had failed her driving test four times. Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone out on foot in this weather.
Lin Haoran was driving while making a phone call to his lawyer, consulting on matters related to inheritance.
He now regrets not transferring Lin An's household registration from the orphanage back to the Lin family because he found it troublesome. Fortunately, after bringing Lin An home, he had a paternity test done.
With this paternity test, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he can obtain Lin An's inheritance through a court judgment, though it will be a little troublesome.
Lin Xi looked out at the heavy rain and didn't notice the content of her father's phone call. She thought he was dealing with the Lin family company. She just wanted to take the college entrance exam and go to university in another city. She didn't want to stay in this messy house for even a day longer.
Sitting next to her, Lin Zhe leaned forward, straining his ears to listen intently, not wanting to miss a single word of Lin Haoran's phone call, and occasionally a triumphant smile would appear on his face.
Lin Haoran checked the two children into the hotel and then followed Lin Zhe into the room.
Upon entering the room, both of them dropped their pretenses.
Lin Haoran plopped down on the sofa and went straight to the point: "Xiao Zhe, did you poison Lin An?"
Lin Zhe suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahaha, how about that? He didn't die right away?"
"The person is currently in the hospital and is still undergoing emergency treatment."
Lin Zhe looked disappointed: "He managed to make it to the hospital, so it seems he was taken there quickly. It's a pity that even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't survive today. There's no cure for that poison."
Upon hearing Lin Zhe's words, Lin Haoran's heart jumped, and he blurted out, "Why are you so impatient? The college entrance exam is tomorrow. What if the police find out about you?"
“I just don’t want him to take the college entrance exam. I can still move up one place without him. The police won’t be able to find me. I’ve been home these past two days, haven’t I? Dad, you can vouch for me, right?”
Lin Haoran recalled that he heard noises next door in the early morning, which was probably Lin Zhe sneaking out to poison the plants. It seems that the kid has some brains.
He gave a relieved smile and replied, "Don't worry, I will have everyone in the Lin family testify for you."
Lin Zhe's sinister and joyful expression were now on his face. He asked impatiently, "After he dies, his property will belong to the Lin family, right?"
According to the lawyer, there shouldn't be any problem.
The father and son exchanged a glance and laughed. Lin An was such a fool; as long as he died, they could have everything he had.
Lin Zhe stopped laughing and started negotiating with Lin Haoran: "That Xiao An company is doing quite well. How about I become the president of Xiao An in the future?"
Lin Haoran hesitated. Although the business would eventually belong to Lin Zhe, he was still lacking experience. However, considering that Lin Zhe was taking the college entrance examination the next day, he agreed for his sake.
"Okay! If he dies, I'll immediately sue him in court to take back his company. Then the company will be yours."
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