Lin Chen had no interest in continuing the conversation with Wu Yangcheng.
He slammed the door shut, and Wu Yangcheng hastily withdrew his hand, narrowly avoiding getting it crushed.
"Lin Chen, three hundred million!" Wu Yangcheng shouted through the door. "That's the absolute limit our Wu Family can offer!"
"Get lost!" Lin Chen's icy voice cut through the air.
Wu Yangcheng clenched his fists, his face contorting with rage. As a super-rich magnate with billions in assets, he found it humiliating to be treated with such contempt.
"Lin Chen, are you trying to burn everything down?" Wu Yangcheng snarled, his voice laced with menace. "This will hurt everyone! The Wu Family and I are not to be trifled with!"
*Click!*
Lin Chen reopened the door.
"President Wu, think carefully. If you don't act recklessly, you'll only lose some money. You'll still be rich—at worst, you'll get to 'further your studies' in prison."
"If you cross the line, the state might send you a peanut—a bullet, that is. The entire Wu Family will be crushed."
Lin Chen said indifferently.
Wu Yangcheng pleaded in a low voice, "Young Master Lin, please spare our Wu Family. I promise we will never oppose you again."
"The three hundred million will be yours soon."
Lin Chen smiled faintly. "President Wu, the way you're acting, it seems you might need to go back to school for some advanced studies."
"If you go in now, you can still reunite with your father. That's quite fortunate."
Wu Yangcheng's face darkened. "Lin Chen, our Wu Family has powerful backing. The big shot behind you might not support you forever."
"Don't burn all your bridges!"
Lin Chen replied calmly, "Rest assured, President Wu, I won't frame you. If you go to jail, it will be because of your own past misdeeds."
"You chose the wrong path yourself."
Wu Yangcheng sneered. "Who says I'll go to jail? I haven't broken any laws. The law can't touch me."
"You won't end well, you little upstart."
With that, Wu Yangcheng left, his chest burning with resentment.
"Let's go to the airport," Wu Yangcheng instructed his driver as he got into the car.
He decided he still needed to visit the Song Family.
Old Master Song was about to celebrate his 80th birthday. Lin Chen planned to use the occasion to send gifts and humbly beg for the Song Family's help, hoping they might lend him a hand.
The Song Family was aware of who was targeting him. With their influence, if they were willing to help, it shouldn't be too difficult.
Evening.
Lin Chen picked up Xu Mengyao and brought her to her parents' home.
"Dad! Mom!"
Lin Xiaoqian ran toward them with a cheerful shout.
"Hey!"
Lin Chen scooped her up in his arms.
"Daddy, did you forget your little treasure?" Lin Xiaoqian asked, her voice tinged with a hint of pout.
Lin Chen kissed her cheek. "How could I ever forget my little treasure? But you're also Grandma and Grandpa's little treasure. They've missed you so much."
"Xiaoqian, let Mommy hold you," Xu Mengyao said, taking the child and kissing her enthusiastically.
Xu Guofeng smiled. "Lin Chen, two more dishes need to be stir-fried. They're both Xiaoqian's favorites. She's been craving your cooking. Why don't you do it?"
"Sure," Lin Chen nodded.
The ingredients were already prepared. He quickly stir-fried the dishes, and Xiaoqian's face lit up with satisfaction as she tasted them.
"Daddy, your cooking is the best!"
Lin Xiaoqian giggled.
"Lin Chen, let's have a drink."
"Mengyao, you shouldn't drink. You'll be driving later," Xu Guofeng said.
After the meal, Xu Guofeng called Lin Chen into his study. "Lin Chen, the Wu Family is in deep trouble this time. Wu Yangcheng might even face imprisonment."
Lin Chen smiled. "The Song Family is behind them. With the Song Family targeting them, it's no surprise they're struggling."
"The Song Family is ruthless," Xu Guofeng continued. "They've secretly cut off many of the Wu Family's partnerships, withdrawn loans from banks, and subjected them to endless inspections. If this continues, the Wu Family will suffer devastating losses. Bankruptcy is almost a certainty."
Even if the Wu Family went bankrupt, they would still have some money left, but it would be a fraction of their current 7-8 billion yuan in assets.
"That's for the best," Lin Chen said. "If the Wu Family doesn't fall, Wu Haoyu will still be a pampered young master of a prominent family. Seeing him would just make me angry."
Xu Guofeng nodded. "Be careful out there. Though the chances are slim, I'm still worried Wu Yangcheng might snap and lash out recklessly when the time comes."
Lin Chen smiled. "Don't worry, Dad. I haven't pushed him to the brink. He won't resort to such measures."
"If he does, he'll be digging his own grave."
Xu Guofeng nodded slightly. "Even after the company goes bankrupt, he'll still have plenty of money. He shouldn't be desperate enough to act rashly. But still, you should be cautious."
"Better safe than sorry."
"I will," Lin Chen replied.
Xu Guofeng pulled an invitation from his drawer. "Old Master Song's 80th birthday is coming up soon. The Song Family is planning a celebration and sent me an invitation."
"Did you get one?"
Lin Chen took the invitation and looked at it. "No, I didn't. Dad, has the Song Family ever sent you an invitation before?"
Xu Guofeng shook his head.
"Never."
"I only know Song Shize and the others casually. We're not even friends. They've never invited me before."
"Lin Chen, the Song Family may have helped the Wu Family in the past, but they dealt them a ruthless blow this time. Old Master Song is turning eighty soon. Will you attend his birthday celebration?"
Lin Chen pondered.
Given the Song Family's power and their current stance, it was quite rare. He knew he had to maintain some dignity, but being overly aloof would eventually become tiresome.
A balance of firmness and flexibility was the best approach.
"I'll give Song Qingquan a call."
Lin Chen pulled out his phone and dialed Song Qingquan's number. "Boss Song, you're not being very considerate. You invited my father-in-law to your father's eightieth birthday, but not me?"
A smile spread across Song Qingquan's face.
He had wanted to invite Lin Chen, but had been too embarrassed to ask. Lin Chen bringing it up himself was the best outcome.
"Grandmaster Lin, I was just about to invite you. I'll personally deliver the invitation to your door tomorrow."
"Alright."
After hanging up, Song Qingquan told his wife. She was overjoyed.
Lin Chen's willingness to attend indicated that their relationship had grown closer, increasing their daughter's chances of recovery.
***
Lin Chen and the others arrived home.
"Wow!"
"Daddy, it's so beautiful!"
"Can I sleep in here tonight?" Lin Xiaoqian climbed into the fairy tale cottage, her voice filled with wonder.
The exterior of the cottage had been decorated, and the interior was just as enchanting.
Lin Chen shook his head. "Qianqian, you can play in here for a while, but you can't sleep in it."
"Okay," she replied, lying down inside.
Her eyes grew hazy as she seemed to enter a fairy tale world, transforming into a tiny elf.
"Honey, can you handle my weight?" Xu Mengyao asked, her voice soft and playful. "I want to go in and take a look too."
The fairy tale cottage had also stirred her inner child.
Lin Chen smiled. "Of course, no problem. Just be careful not to bump your head."
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