On her way back to the main building, Lin Xiaoxiao thought more and more that the Madam thought too highly of her. What right did this little good-for-nothing have to fight for the family fortune? With two melodramatic romance dramas? Or with the suspense drama that she messed up? The Madam really didn't even give her a chance to show her loyalty.
As Lin Xiaoxiao walked along, lost in thought, she spotted her brother on the small balcony on the second floor of the main building in the distance. Thinking that she hadn't seen her brother in a long time and was hoping he would give her some extra pocket money, Lin Xiaoxiao decisively waved and greeted him.
Lin Ruizhe's face turned cold as he looked down at Lin Xiaoxiao, who was waving her arms and grinning foolishly. This illegitimate child, whom he had never taken seriously since she was taken home by her aunt at the age of ten and used as a tool to fulfill the old lady's wish for a large family, had rebelled and left home to make her own way in the world. Yet, the old man had actually brought her up and specifically asked her to come back for a family gathering.
Her seemingly unambitious and naive demeanor might all have been an act. Seeing that he was in control of the group, she thought of attacking his weaknesses. She really surprised him.
He really underestimated her; she can still put on a show of brotherly affection even now.
Seeing Lin Ruizhe's increasingly intimate expression with his wife, Lin Xiaoxiao sensed something was wrong. It was then that she realized, if she was an illegitimate child, then wouldn't her brother not be her biological brother?!
You see, her brother now controls the group. What if he also believes Madam's arguments? Then she wouldn't have any chance of marrying into a wealthy family. Lin Xiaoxiao pictured herself as a poor, destitute beggar. No, she couldn't let her brother misunderstand her sincerity. She genuinely just wanted to live a peaceful life!
Lin Xiaoxiao hurriedly went upstairs and showered her brother with compliments and greetings.
Lin Ruizhe leaned against the balcony and said coldly, "Xiaoxiao achieved what she has today without the help of her family, so she was just holding back her strength before?"
Lin Xiaoxiao inwardly sighed, realizing she'd backfired on her attempt to flatter him. "No, brother, you have to believe me. I really don't like filming dramas at all. I just want to be a lowly employee working for you, collecting a share of the profits..."
"Then come back."
Lin Ruizhe's eyes held a smile, but it didn't go deep, as if he was certain she wouldn't come back easily.
Lin Xiaoxiao's wish was suddenly fulfilled, and she excitedly agreed immediately.
Lin Ruizhe suddenly had a question about Lin Xiaoxiao's plans, but just then the maid came to announce that dinner was ready.
Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the long table, which was more than ten meters long, and carefully lowered her surprised jaw. The next second, her eyes widened. Soon she would be able to eat these delicacies every day.
"Xiaoxiao, come sit here."
The crowd dispersed, and Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the old man at the very top, kindly handing his cane to the servant beside him, while everyone else turned to look at her.
Lin Xiaoxiao suppressed her anxiety and cheered herself up. This life of luxury would soon be hers, so she shouldn't back down.
Just as Lin Xiaoxiao was about to walk from one end of the table to the other, the maid pulled out a chair, gesturing for her to sit down.
As soon as she saw the roast suckling pig across from her, she happily sat down. The next second, she met her brother's gaze. He was diagonally opposite her, closer to Grandpa Lin, and his eyes swept over her indifferently.
Lin Xiaoxiao returned a fawning smile. Just kidding, this was a golden opportunity that could make her a freeloader at home, so she had to please him. She just didn't know if her brother believed her sincerity.
No one spoke during the meal; the only sounds were the occasional soft clinking of cutlery. The others, looking at Lin Xiaoxiao's seat, were preoccupied with their own thoughts and didn't eat much.
Lin Xiaoxiao ate with great enjoyment. Her maid would bring her a portion of any dish her gaze lingered on for a while. Lin Xiaoxiao sighed again, "This damned capitalist life is truly wonderful."
Just as she finished eating, wiped her mouth and hands, and was about to get up, Grandpa Lin suddenly spoke up, "Xiaoxiao has been doing well lately. When you go to the TV station meeting next month, please give my regards to Director Zhao."
All eyes fell on Lin Xiaoxiao, who was happily eating, and they all seemed to be sizing her up.
Lin Xiaoxiao opened her mouth slightly and hurriedly looked at her brother. Sure enough, she met his scrutinizing gaze. She was here to be a freeloader, not to work hard.
"Grandpa, I'm about to come back."
Old Master Lin didn't even lift his eyelids. "Are you short of money? Don't worry, I've already made arrangements. After all, having money makes it easier to make a move. We can't just keep doing small-scale things and let outsiders think the Lin family is broke."
After Old Master Lin finished speaking, his eyes clearly swept over Lin Ruizhe.
Lin Xiaoxiao thought to herself, "Oh no, I can't clear my name now."
Grandpa Lin didn't listen to Lin Xiaoxiao's next words. He took his cane and left the table first.
As soon as the old man left, Lin Xiaoxiao didn't care about anything else and hurriedly ran over to grab her brother's sleeve. Under her brother's freezing gaze, she asked weakly with some grievance, "Brother, do you still mean what you said about me coming back?"
Lin Ruizhe's temples throbbed with anger as he glared at Lin Xiaoxiao, thinking to himself, "She's already gained Old Master Lin's appreciation and funding, yet she's still acting. No wonder she's able to make it in the entertainment industry."
Whether it's minor mischief or rebellion, the fact that Old Master Lin has invested means he's already considering her. Not to mention, with so many people watching, her words are clearly a trap for him.
Lin Ruizhe suppressed his anger, grinding his back teeth. "Are you kidding me? How could I let you come back? You should just focus on making a name for yourself in the entertainment industry." He hoped the old man would lose all his investment and then slink back home.
The Lin family members around them watched with amusement, and seeing that the two didn't end up arguing, they wisely left.
Lin Xiaoxiao was very disappointed. How could it be that she was supposed to come back, but now she couldn't?
"Let's get to know each other again, Lin Xiaoxiao. Welcome to the game."
Lin Xiaoxiao met her brother's ambiguous smile and shuddered. How did things turn out this way?
"Brother... I really didn't want to fight for the family fortune, really. People might think I'm doing well outside, but actually I'm not doing well at all. I really want to come back and be a useless nobody, and under your protection, try to make a living..."
Lin Ruizhe chuckled inwardly, leaned close to Lin Xiaoxiao's ear, and whispered, "Then prove it to me. I'll believe you once you've lost all of Old Master Lin's investment."
Lin Xiaoxiao clenched her fists, as if she had been injected with adrenaline, "Brother, you wait and see, I'll prove to you that I'll definitely lose all this money before the end of the year, no, before October..."
"Ha, I only care about the result, I have no interest in the process at all."
Lin Xiaoxiao quickly replied, "Brother, just you wait and see, I will definitely prove it to you."
Lin Ruizhe stared at Lin Xiaoxiao's retreating figure, his face darkening.
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