Zhao Family.
Zhao Tianyou and Zhao Huaiyuan entered the study.
"Dad, what do we do now?"
"The Xu Family will definitely try to win over some people today."
Zhao Tianyou asked.
Zhao Huaiyuan frowned: "Who told you to run your mouth? If you hadn't said that, the Xu Family wouldn't have taken action so soon, and we would have had more time to prepare."
"I didn't expect them to react so strongly. Even if they dote on Lin Xiaoxi, is it really necessary to go this far?"
Zhao Tianyou said, feeling frustrated.
He said that sentence was just a vent of his anger, and doing so might even cause some trouble for the Xu Family.
Who would have thought the Xu Family would flip the table because of this.
They were directly tearing off their masks with the Zhao Family.
Doing so could have a significant impact on both the group and the Xu Family if things went wrong; Xu Guofeng had never been this crazy before.
"The reason might be Lin Chen."
Zhao Huaiyuan said in a low voice.
"Impossible. Lin Chen is good at basketball, but his family background is ordinary, and he himself is just average. Before Xu Mengyao sought him out, he was still in a state of being laid off."
Zhao Tianyou didn't believe this.
Zhao Huaiyuan's eyes showed a hint of reminiscence. "Xu Guofeng and Yang Qingyue are quite protective of Lin Chen, and it shouldn't just be because he's Lin Xiaoxi's father."
"Xu Mengyao already has quite deep feelings for him."
Zhao Tianyou felt displeased.
He had been pursuing Xu Mengyao for quite some time without success. Now, in just three months, Xu Mengyao had fallen in love with Lin Chen?
"Dad, what do we do?"
"It would be troublesome if they push us out of the company," Zhao Tianyou said.
Even with their shares, they would be very passive in many matters if they weren't in the company.
Zhao Huaiyuan said, "Xu Guofeng has been abroad for most of the past two years. He won't find it so easy to get rid of me."
"Your old man isn't someone to be trifled with either."
Lin Chen and the others returned to the complex.
"Honey, go in through the underground parking entrance. There are many guests today, and there aren't enough parking spaces above ground," Xu Mengyao directed.
Every household in this complex had a garage, there were also parking spaces outside the houses, and there was an underground parking garage as well.
It's just that the underground parking garage wasn't usually needed.
After parking the car, Lin Chen and the others quickly entered the villa.
Most of the guests had already arrived. Seeing Lin Chen and the others approach, everyone's gazes fell upon them.
"Mengyao is back."
"XiXi, my sweetie, do you still recognize me?"
Some people greeted them warmly.
They were almost all speaking to Xu Mengyao and Lin Xiaoxi. In the eyes of most of them, Lin Chen was unimportant; he was only supposed to be a live-in son-in-law of the Xu Family.
Live-in sons-in-law in large families were not uncommon.
Such people had very little say in the family.
Zhao Jingshou and Liang Chunhua had also arrived.
Liang Chunhua was talking with Xu Mengyao and Lin Xiaoxi, while Zhao Jingshou warmly greeted Lin Chen, "Xiao Lin, why haven't you visited since attending your Aunt Liang's birthday banquet?"
"We all like talented young people like you. You should spend more time with Mengyao."
Many people's eyes widened in surprise.
Zhao Jingshou was the district head of Modu, and he might even get promoted in the future. Yet, he was being so enthusiastic towards Lin Chen.
Little did they know, the birthday gift Xu Mengyao gave to Liang Chunhua was a painting, and it was painted by Lin Chen himself.
That painting wasn't simple.
Lin Chen possessing such painting skills was not ordinary.
Zhao Jingshou knew that some big shots liked paintings. He couldn't even speak in front of those kinds of people, but Lin Chen, with his painting skills, might very well be able to.
"Xiao Lin, your Uncle Zhao is right."
"Come over more often when you have time; Aunt Liang will cook personally."
Liang Chunhua also smiled and said.
Many of those present were shrewd individuals. Seeing Zhao Jingshou and the others say this, some of them also greeted Lin Chen.
Xu Guofeng came over from another area at this time.
"Everyone, let me introduce you."
"Lin Chen is Xiaoxi's father."
"He and Mengyao got their marriage certificate, but they didn't have a wedding banquet. They will definitely invite everyone to the wedding banquet when they get married in the future."
Xu Guofeng said with a smile. Yang Qingyue also walked over and added, "Mengyao is marrying Lin Chen, it's not like Lin Chen is marrying into the family."
Xu Mengyao's eyes showed a shy expression.
Lin Chen put down Lin Xiaoxi and slightly bowed, "I hope you all, big shots, will take care of me in the future."
Zhao Jingshou looked at Lin Chen with deep meaning, "Little Lin, I'm a bit hesitant to accept your title of 'big shot'."
He estimated that Lin Chen's painting skills would allow him to be immortalized in history.
In the field of painting, Lin Chen was definitely a big shot.
As a district chief, he couldn't be called a big shot in the officialdom.
"Hiss!"
Many people around were shocked.
Zhao Jingshou had only been enthusiastic just now, but these words carried even more weight now.
What was Lin Chen's background?
"Uncle Zhao, you flatter me."
"I am just a junior."
Lin Chen said with a smile.
At this moment, someone hurried in, "Master, Old Master Xu is here."
Xu Guofeng's eyes revealed a look of surprise.
Old Master Xu was a friend of Yang Qingyue's father, and thus a senior. He hadn't mentioned Yang Qingyue's recovery to Old Master Xu at the gathering.
Old Master Xu also had another identity.
He was the father of Xu Zhongting, the Executive Vice Mayor of Modu.
Xu Guofeng had actually tried to get close through this connection, but Xu Zhongting had been cold, so he hadn't pursued it further.
"Everyone, I'll go and greet Old Master Xu."
Xu Guofeng said quickly.
"We'll go together."
Many people followed, including Lin Chen and Xu Mengyao.
Soon, Lin Chen and the others saw Old Master Xu.
"Hmm?"
Lin Chen frowned inwardly.
With his medical skills, he could see that Old Master Xu was ill, and not lightly either. It seemed he only had two or three years left.
"Uncle Xu, it's just a small matter. Why did it alarm you?"
Yang Qingyue spoke.
She had seen Old Master Xu many times before.
Old Master Xu liked traditional Chinese painting, and her father liked it too. Later, her father's health declined, and he gradually went out less.
"While I can still move, I came to take a look since I knew."
Old Master Xu sighed softly.
Lin Chen looked at Old Master Xu, and from his expression, he estimated that Old Master Xu already knew about his situation.
After all, someone like Old Master Xu should have a physical examination every year.
"Old Master Xu, you're still in good health."
Xu Guofeng said.
Old Master Xu smiled: "I'm over seventy, how good can I be? While I can still move, I came to take a look, lest one day old Yang down below blames me for being heartless."
At this moment, several more cars arrived.
The directors from the Xu Group came together.
The drivers parked, and they all got out of the cars.
Seeing Old Master Xu, they were all somewhat surprised. Old Master Xu had retired, but his son was now the Executive Vice Mayor.
Even without further advancement, his position was very high.
"Old Master Xu."
The group of directors who came over greeted him one after another.
Old Master Xu's position wasn't low before he retired, so they all knew him.
"I heard about what happened with the Xu Group. It's normal to have some conflicts. Handle it properly, and don't let it affect the whole company."
Old Master Xu said calmly.
All the board members nodded in agreement.
They understood clearly that Old Master Xu was supporting the Xu Family.
Xu Guofeng looked at Yang Qingyue, surprised. He hadn't expected Old Master Xu to support him so strongly.
With Old Master Xu's support, this matter was basically settled.
The Zhao Family's influence was there, but they couldn't move the big shots. And those big shots wouldn't easily offend the Xu Family.
"Old Master Xu can still live for two or three years."
"Perhaps my medical skills will continue to improve and I can help him."
Lin Chen muttered inwardly.
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