Chapter 234 Lin Family’s Response
The eldest prince had said so much. Chu Ci pursed his lips and said slowly, "Your Highness, please calm down. It was Chu Ci who was rude and abrupt, and it was difficult for me to understand your intentions at the moment. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
However, the more polite and distant Chu Ci was, the more upset the eldest prince felt.
He frowned, his eyes full of annoyance. He thought to himself that he had expressed his feelings, but Chu Ci still kept a distance from him cautiously, which made him angry and helpless.
Finally, all he could say was, "Let's go!"
After saying this, the eldest prince shook his sleeves and took the lead in striding forward, his look seeming to be a bit angry.
Unfortunately, this handsome pose could not last more than three seconds.
It was because Chu Ci shouted at his back: "Wait, you are a guard. What kind of guard walks so arrogantly and without manners?"
Upon hearing this, the eldest prince froze in his tracks, nearly tripping over his left foot and falling flat on his face.
Seeing this, Chu Ci laughed so hard that he fell backwards.
However, when the eldest prince heard Chu Ci's unrestrained laughter, he unconsciously revealed a hint of joy.
Fan Jingrui silently gave Chu Ci a thumbs up.
Chu Ci smiled slightly upon seeing this, raised his head proudly, and said, "Although our strategies are not as good as yours, the emotional value we provide is absolutely sufficient and impeccable."
After saying that, she waved her hand and said, "Let's go——"
Fan Jingrui looked at the confident and energetic figure in front of him, his eyes full of tenderness, the corners of his mouth slightly raised in a doting manner, revealing a warm smile.
Then he took a deep breath, as if he was also infected by the figure, and walked forward with brisk steps, each step revealing determination and composure.
On the contrary, when Lin Zheng learned that Chu Ci and his wife were about to visit, he was extremely anxious and ran so hard that his legs were almost smoking.
He was originally full of expectations, thinking that Chu Ci and his wife were coming to find him, but he did not expect that Chu Ci and his wife would directly use the token he gave them to find his father, Lin Wentang, the head of the Lin family.
Lin Zheng looked at the servant who came to report, his face full of disbelief, and repeatedly confirmed: "Are you sure that Master Fan is looking for my father, and not me? Don't make a mistake, this matter is very serious, think about it carefully!"
The servant was frightened by Lin Zheng's aura and replied hurriedly, "Master, I dare not lie. It is absolutely true. Master Fan and his wife are looking for you, Master."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng's expression darkened instantly. He pursed his lips tightly and unconsciously clenched his fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the exertion. "I want to see what this so-called Master Fan is looking for his father for."
"Where are they now?" Lin Zheng asked angrily with his eyes wide open.
The servant was so frightened that he trembled all over and quickly replied, "In the master's study."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng walked quickly towards Lin Wentang's study without saying a word.
In the study, Lin Wentang looked at the jade Pixiu in his hand with a deep and solemn gaze. He said slowly to Fan Jingrui, "Master Fan, you came to me just to return this jade pendant, right?"
Fan Jingrui nodded, "Master Lin's guess is correct. My visit today is a matter of life and death for the Lin family."
Life or death? Lin Wentang frowned, his face full of suspicion.
However, businessmen value tact and sophistication. He slowly said, "Mr. Fan, your words are too harsh! My Lin family is quite reputable in this city. We have always upheld the right path and acted in a proper manner. Our business has been smooth and trouble-free. How could it have come to a point of life and death? Are you speaking nonsense and deliberately sensationalizing it?"
Fan Jingrui wasn't angry. Instead, his expression remained calm. With a penetrating gaze, he asked a question that Lin Wentang had barely noticed. "Master Lin, do you remember when your eldest grandson told you that this Pixiu jade pendant was lost, and under what circumstances?"
Lin Wentang didn't answer. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and asked with a slightly scrutinizing look, "Master Fan seems to know the details?"
Fan Jingrui didn't answer, but said calmly, "This matter is somewhat related to the Second Young Master Lin Zheng. I believe the Second Young Master will be here soon. If you have any questions then, we will answer them together. After all, seeing is believing."
Upon hearing this, Patriarch Lin became even more confused and puzzled, and the mystery in his heart grew thicker.
But when it comes to patience, he has never lacked it.
So he nodded slightly, agreeing to Fan Jingrui's proposal.
In this way, Lin Wentang sat opposite Fan Jingrui and Chu Ci.
The room was suddenly extremely quiet, as if even the air had frozen. The atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people feel a little breathless.
Fortunately, Lin Zheng was moving quite fast. A burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and as soon as he stepped into the house, he broke the quiet and dull atmosphere.
"Father." Lin Zheng first greeted his father, Lin Wentang, respectfully. Then he turned his gaze to Fan Jingrui, his eyes filled with anxiety and confusion. He stared at him and said, "Young Master Fan, what is your purpose today? May I listen?"
Fan Jingrui did not answer Lin Zheng's words.
Instead, he turned his gaze to Lin Wentang and said solemnly, "Now that everyone is here, let's go somewhere. But I want you two to promise me that no matter what you see later, you must remain calm and not panic or lose your composure."
Lin Zheng: Are you dissatisfied with yourself?
A surge of anger suddenly rose up, and the rage in his heart burned fiercely. Lin Zheng clenched his fists and was ready to teach Fan Jingrui a severe lesson to let him know that he was not someone to be trifled with.
But his father stopped him. "Zheng'er, don't be impulsive. It's okay to go and take a look."
Even though Lin Zheng was still feeling resentful, facing his father's obstruction, he could only suppress his anger and grit his teeth to endure it. "Yes."
Seeing that Lin Zheng and his son agreed, Fan Jingrui turned around and nodded slightly to Chu Ci.
Chu Ci immediately stood up, adjusted his sleeves gracefully, and said in a clear voice, "Okay, follow me."
Lin and his son did not expect that Chu Ci, a woman, would lead the way, and their faces were full of disbelief.
He was about to ask a question, but when he met Fan Jingrui's threatening gaze, his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he could only swallow back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
However, the further he walked, the more familiar the place seemed to Lin Zheng, and the more doubts he felt about it grew. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Madam, where are you taking us, father and son?"
Chu Ci had been silent all the way, but this time he rarely responded: "Second Master Lin, I'm sure you should have figured it out, right? However, the actual situation may be slightly different from what you imagined."
This can be regarded as a preventive measure for the Lin father and son so that they can be mentally prepared.
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