"Heh heh..."
Feeling the "disappointed" gaze of Lin Jianjun.
Lin Xuan found it amusing and couldn't help but sneer.
"Your family truly is a perfect match!"
"If all of you entered the acting industry, wouldn't you completely overshadow those pretty boys?"
"Especially you, Lin Hao, dropping to your knees so easily! I seriously suggest you go into acting. Your talent is truly awe-inspiring! Impressive, impressive!"
"......"
Facing Lin Hao, who knelt before him, clutching his leg and crying out lines like, "If my brother doesn't forgive me, I won't get up!" and "I'd rather die kneeling here!"
Lin Xuan couldn't help but give a thumbs-up, sincerely admiring the dedication to his craft.
This nonchalant attitude completely broke Lin Jianjun's heart.
At this moment.
Lin Jianjun felt an overwhelming sense of despair.
At the same time, he fully committed to a certain decision in his heart.
"Forget it, I give up. You beast, you're truly beyond saving."
"I originally planned to hand the company to Xiao Hao and give you a chance to assist your brother. But you've let me down too much."
"Moreover, your reputation in Shanghai is already ruined."
"You might as well just focus on being a live-in son-in-law and take good care of that comatose girl from the Su family!"
"As for the Lin Group, I've decided to hand it over entirely to Xiao Hao."
"......"
Hearing this.
Lin Hao and his mother both held their breath, their pupils glinting with excitement.
The Lin family's billions in assets.
Were finally about to become theirs!!!
All that effort pretending to be the dutiful son and devoted wife was not in vain...
The only thing that made them slightly uneasy was Lin Xuan's reaction to this bad news.
Not only did his face show no resentment or regret, but he even started mocking them out loud.
"As expected, a stepfather is just a stepfather! So biased—handing over such a massive company to an illegitimate child? Is he even worthy?"
"Don't forget, the Lin Group was built single-handedly by my mom! And you're letting the bastard born of a mistress inherit it?"
"Aren't you afraid Mom will find out and come back as a vengeful ghost to strangle you in your sleep?!"
"......"
As soon as the words were spoken.
Lin Jianjun suddenly raised his head, glaring at Lin Xuan with bloodshot eyes, and said word by word:
"Listen carefully! I built this company myself!!! I'll give it to whoever I want!!!"
His hoarse voice carried an overwhelming chill.
A dragon has its reverse scale; to touch it is to invite death.
What Lin Jianjun despised most was anyone pointing out that everything he now had was thanks to his late wife.
Even though that was the truth!
Back then, if it weren't for Lin Xuan's mother putting up the startup capital and using her skills to secure various investments.
The Lin Group would never have reached the glory it enjoys today.
But because of this, Lin Jianjun had always been mocked in private as someone living off a woman.
Even though that woman had never once looked down on him.
Yet, a man's fragile ego.
Still led him to resent Lin Xuan's mother, and even Lin Xuan himself became collateral damage.
Now that woman was dead.
He refused to let himself continue living in her shadow...
Unfortunately for him, Lin Xuan didn't care at all and continued speaking on his own.
"Cut it out! You have no ability whatsoever! When my mom was alive, the Lin family was just a step away from becoming a top-tier family."
"But ever since you took over, the Lin family has been going downhill. Now we can barely even hold on to our position as a second-tier family..."
"........"
Ignoring Lin Jianjun's murderous glare.
Amid his mockery, Lin Xuan revealed his ultimate intention.
"Forget it. I'm not interested in arguing with you about this. Honestly, I don't care who inherits the Lin Group."
"But have you forgotten? 30% of the company shares were left to me in my mom's will."
"The will was notarized by the law firm, perfectly legitimate. As long as I don't give it up, those shares are mine and mine alone."
"......"
When the will was mentioned.
The hearts of Lin Jianjun and the other two skipped a beat.
They had always seen the company as theirs and, since Lin Xuan hadn't brought it up for years, had subconsciously ignored it.
Only now did they remember this matter.
"Why are you suddenly bringing this up? You're still young, and holding so many shares isn't good for you. How about this!"
"Since you've mentioned it, why don't you transfer those 30% shares to my name first."
"When you're capable in the future, I'll transfer them back to you!"
Lin Jianjun took a deep breath.
Then he narrowed his eyes and spoke in a tone that allowed no argument.
Beside him, Lin Hao and his mother, who had silently stood up, couldn't resist chiming in.
After all, the Lin Corporation had long been seen as theirs.
How could they allow Lin Xuan to interfere!
"Exactly! Child, you're still too young. Listen to Mom and let your dad hold the shares for you!"
"Yes, brother! I think you should listen to Dad!"
"After all, he has your best interests at heart. Dad would never harm you! Don't you agree?"
Looking at the suddenly "kind" attitudes of Lin Jianjun and the other two.
Lin Xuan was instantly amused by anger.
How stupid could they be?!
To say something so shameless???
He couldn't help but let out a cold laugh:
"Not interested! To be honest, I'm not interested in the company."
"So transferring the shares under my name to yours isn't out of the question."
Hearing this.
Lin Jianjun's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.
In his great mood.
Even his gaze at Lin Xuan changed from anger to approval.
Just as he was about to pat his eldest son's shoulder and praise him, he heard Lin Xuan's tone shift…
"How about this? I won't take advantage of you. I'll give you a week to raise funds and buy the shares at market price."
"Not much, just 3 billion!"
These casual words were like a thunderclap, resounding in the minds of Lin Jianjun and the other two.
Selling the shares?!
3 billion? And that's "not much"?!
This would at least drain all the Lin family's visible assets and might even require bank loans to raise the amount.
After all, while the Lin Group's market value was said to be in the hundreds of billions!
Most of its assets were tied up in fixed properties.
The liquid assets on the books were, at most, just over 3 billion.
But this liquid capital was needed to cover the company's various expenses.
If it were all withdrawn at once.
The company wouldn't be able to function properly without short-term liquidity, risking a total shutdown…
"You bastard!!!"
"Do you even know what you're saying? You're selling me the shares??? I'm your damn father!!!"
Lin Jianjun was furious, stomping in rage, wishing he could strangle the unfilial son before him.
"I'm telling you! Forget it!!!"
"Forget 3 billion; you won't even get 30 bucks!!!"
"If you dare make such an outrageous request again, believe me, I'll kick you out of the Lin family and disown you as my son!!!"
"........"
Facing Lin Jianjun's threat, Lin Xuan gave a disdainful smile.
"Fine! You've got your illegitimate son anyway! Since we've come to this point..."
"Then from now on, my ties with the Lin family are severed. We'll have nothing to do with each other."
After saying this.
Lin Xuan ignored the stunned looks of the three and walked straight out the door.
Just as he turned the doorknob to open the door.
Lin Jianjun's furious voice came from behind again.
"Lin Xuan! Think carefully! If you dare walk out that door today!!!"
"You'll never set foot in the Lin family again! I, Lin Jianjun, will consider you no longer my son!!!"
"......"
But what made Lin Jianjun grit his teeth in anger...
No matter how he threatened, Lin Xuan didn't stop walking.
Instead, he quickened his pace and stormed out the door, never once looking back. His departing figure was resolute and decisive.
At the silent doorway.
Only Lin Xuan's final words echoed.
"Three billion, one week. Mr. Lin, I'll be waiting."
At this moment.
Lin Jianjun's heart sank suddenly, leaving him feeling hollow, as if something irrevocable was slipping away quietly...