Hearing Lin Youcai's words and seeing his worried expression, his friend couldn't help but worry as well: "Old Lin, if you ask me, you should make plans as soon as possible. The situation in Guangzhou has only just calmed down for a while now. You mustn't cause any more trouble. Otherwise, given your past, if someone really tries to harm you, you can imagine the consequences..."
Lin Youcai pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "I know we've really gotten ourselves into trouble this time. I'm currently trying to find out more about the other party. As long as I can find out even a little bit, I will definitely take action."
Seeing his serious expression, his friend didn't say anything more, patted his chest and said, "If you need any help, just ask. I'll keep an eye out for you and let you know as soon as there's any news."
Lin Youcai thanked him repeatedly, and his mood improved slightly after seeing his friend off.
Although this was just a message, it gave him a glimmer of hope. Perhaps he could find out some details about the other party before they made a move, and then take concrete action.
All he can do now is let his son stay home and rest and recover like a kindergarten child, putting safety first.
...
Lin Xiangfu was kept at home by his father and was so bored that he was about to explode.
Normally full of energy, he's like a cat with its fur standing on end if he doesn't go out for a day, wandering around the house like a madman.
His father's words kept echoing in his mind: "Don't you know your own worth?"
This made Lin Xiangfu extremely annoyed. His father knew him very well, and his every little move could not escape his father's eyes.
Thinking of Chang Ling, Lin Xiangfu felt a pang of resentment.
If I were really stuck at home, wouldn't I not even have the chance to chase after Chang Ling?
This made Lin Xiangfu increasingly irritable, and he decided to try to persuade his father to let him go to school.
That day, after dinner, Lin Xiangfu approached Lin Youcai and cautiously asked, "Dad, can I go to class? I've already missed several days. If I don't go, how will I catch up?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Youcai frowned and said in a deep voice, "Go to class? I didn't realize my precious son actually likes reading so much. Didn't you always say you wanted to drop out of school and make money with me?"
Lin Xiangfu was speechless for a moment. He couldn't very well tell his father that he was "obsessed with women" and wanted to go out and pick up girls, could he?
Lin Youcai snorted coldly: "You're not going anywhere right now. Stay home and recover from your injuries first!"
Seeing that his father refused to budge, Lin Xiangfu could only sigh and nod.
...
Chang Ling called Chang Jing, in a very good mood. She excitedly told her brother, "Chang Jing, Lin Xiangfu hasn't been to school lately. Was it because you had him beaten up badly last time that he hasn't been coming to school?"
Upon hearing his sister's words, Chang Jing laughed and denied it: "Sister, how can you talk about your brother like that? I would never do such a thing."
Although Chang Jing didn't want his sister to worry, he still reminded her, "But you still need to be careful during this time. Lin Xiangfu's family background is quite complicated. Who knows if he will act unpredictably?"
Hearing her brother's words, Chang Ling couldn't help but feel worried: "Then how should we deal with this? What if Lin Xiangfu causes trouble?"
Chang Jing comforted his younger sister, "Don't worry, little sister. The most important thing for you right now is to focus on your studies and take good care of Mom's health. I'll handle everything else. There won't be any problems."
Chang Ling was still a little worried, but she trusted her brother completely. She nodded, "Okay, then I'll take good care of myself and Mom. Chang Jing, you take care of yourself too, and don't get involved with any dangerous people again..."
Chang Jing chuckled, "I know, don't worry, little sister. I'm not so easily defeated by a few hooligans. You should focus on your studies again. Everything's fine here."
Chang Ling felt a little relieved after hearing her brother's words of comfort. Although Lin Xiangfu's absence from school recently was a relief, she still couldn't let her guard down when dealing with such a cunning and unpredictable person.
However, with her brother Chang Jing around, she felt much more at ease. Chang Jing was always intelligent and composed; with him around, there wouldn't be any major problems.
Chang Ling hung up the phone and then picked up her books again, focusing intently on her studies.
Lin Xiangfu had been under house arrest by his father for a full week. He could no longer bear it and decided to use a scheme to argue with his father.
"Dad, I really can't stay at home anymore. If this continues, I'll fall behind in my classes and studies," Lin Xiangfu said, pretending to be studying diligently.
Lin Youcai stared at his son and sneered, "Fine, you're right. Then tell your old man, have you been studying properly lately?"
Lin Xiangfu was taken aback. He knew his father was questioning him. If he said he had studied hard, his father would definitely test him on the spot.
Seeing his son's troubled expression, Lin Youcai snorted, "Do you think your old man is a three-year-old? All you know is how to have fun. You haven't even gotten close to studying, so what are you talking about about not keeping up with the lessons?"
Lin Xiangfu felt a pang of annoyance when his father saw through his thoughts so clearly.
Lin Youcai stared coldly at his son, his eyes fierce: "I'm warning you, Lin Xiangfu, now is not the time for you to go out and have fun! You'd better stay home and don't step out of this door, or don't blame your old man for being ruthless!"
Lin Xiangfu was so frightened by his father's murderous aura that he took two steps back. He knew that his father was really angry this time, so he could only nod sadly: "I understand, Father. I will stay at home obediently and will never go out without permission."
Lin Youcai said, "So I won't have to torture you," and then turned and left.
Lin Xiangfu watched his father's retreating figure, a wave of bitterness welling up in his heart.
It turns out that he was so arrogant and self-centered, thinking that he was not afraid of anything because of his father's support, but he did not expect that his father could also keep him in check.
Now he truly understood what it meant for a leopard to fight a tiger even when it's angry.
Lin Xiangfu looked out the window, feeling an overwhelming sense of helplessness and frustration.
He began to miss the carefree campus life and his goddess who haunted his dreams—Chang Ling.
...
Lin Youcai received a call from his old friend, who seemed to have found some clues.
An old friend said, "Old Lin, we've got some news about the guy who beat up your son Lin Xiangfu last time. A local thug was bragging when he was drunk recently, saying he beat a rich kid so badly he turned his head into a pig's head. I've already had someone temporarily apprehend that kid. If you have any questions, come over."
Lin Youcai sneered and hung up the phone.
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