Chapter 504: But That’s Not Important

“Brother Zheng, our Lin Family doesn’t use such dirty methods.”

Lin Changguan narrowed his eyes, his expression darkening as he spoke word by word at Zheng Gaoxin.

Zheng Gaoxin, currently fuming, heard this and sneered, “Whether your Lin Family’s methods are dirty or not, I’ve witnessed enough today. There’s no need for explanations.”

“Lin Changguan, let me tell you, my Zheng Family may not be as powerful as your Lin Family, but I only have this one son. If something happens to him, then there’s no point in leaving this vast family business behind.”

Zheng Gaoxin addressed him by name, and his subsequent words were clearly a naked threat. The Zheng Family would rather go down fighting with the Lin Family.

Lin Changguan’s face turned pale as he replied in a steady tone, “Zheng Gaoxin, are you threatening me?”

“Yes! I’m threatening you! Your son is a person, but isn’t mine one too?” Zheng Gaoxin roared in anger.

“Bang!”

Lin Changguan slammed the table, pointing at Zheng Gaoxin’s nose as he spoke, “Our Lin Family has never bowed its head in this generation. Your son getting shot is now blamed on us? Your Zheng Family has really overstepped its bounds.”

“In that case, let our two families clash!” Zheng Gaoxin replied blankly. With that, he turned to leave.

This time he was truly enraged, with no pretense whatsoever.

As he said, he only had one son, and he had worked hard all his life to build such a vast family business for his son’s future.

If anything happens to his son, then what’s the point of having such a big family business?

Of course, he wasn’t quite ready for a full-scale war with the Lin Family, since Zheng Yun was still alive.

He came today primarily to issue a statement and pressure the Lin Family to provide an explanation.

If the Lin Family doesn’t give that explanation, then there will be conflict, but it will be limited, not a fight to the death.

Lin Changguan watched Zheng Gaoxin’s retreating figure, his face dark and silent.

To be honest, he didn’t want to fight with the Zheng Family, not because he feared them, but because it wasn’t worth it.

However, if he backed down, what would happen to the Lin Family’s reputation? At his level, face is more important than life itself.

Because everyone looks at his face, at the Lin Family’s face, not whether he’s alive or dead.

“Wait.”

At this moment, Xu Shaochen, who had been watching from the sofa, called out to Zheng Gaoxin.

“And who are you?”

Zheng Gaoxin paused, having noticed Xu Shaochen earlier but not paying him any mind, assuming he was just a junior from the Lin Family.

Now seeing that Lin Changguan hadn’t spoken, but Xu Shaochen had the nerve to stop him, he became more curious.

Lin Changguan also turned towards Xu Shaochen, instinctively frowning, unsure of what Xu Shaochen intended to do.

“Who I am is not important. What’s important is, Mr. Zheng, aren’t you being excessive, storming in here angrily without any evidence?” Xu Shaochen said calmly, looking at Zheng Gaoxin.

Zheng Gaoxin sneered, “Evidence? Ha, what’s that? Do I need it?”

“Zheng! Don’t be too arrogant! My Uncle Lin might be unwilling to bother with you, but if he did, even ten of your Zheng Families wouldn’t be enough! I’m telling you, right now your son just has a crippled leg. If you don’t know what’s good for you, next time you might lose your life!”

Xu Shaochen’s face suddenly darkened as he barked at Zheng Gaoxin.

“Shaochen…” Lin Changguan’s expression changed.

“Uncle Lin, you don’t need to stop me. I just can’t stand his arrogance. Anyone who didn’t know better would think the Zheng Family is the richest in Hong Kong!”

Xu Shaochen waved his hand, cutting off Lin Changguan’s words, his face full of anger, determined to stand up for the Lin Family.

Zheng Gaoxin’s face alternated between green and white, “Alright, alright, fine! Lin Changguan, at this point, we’ll each rely on our own fates.”

With those words, Zheng Gaoxin quickened his pace, walking out of the Lin Family without looking back.

Watching Zheng Gaoxin’s disappearing figure, a barely perceptible smile flashed in Xu Shaochen’s eyes as he looked at Lin Changguan and said, “Uncle Lin, people like him can’t be coddled. Otherwise, they’ll just become more and more arrogant. If he dares to jump, you should smack him down completely. I just can’t stand his arrogance!”

“You did that on purpose, didn’t you?” Lin Changguan stared at Xu Shaochen without blinking.

Xu Shaochen began playing dumb, looking puzzled as he asked, “Uncle Lin, what do you mean on purpose? I just couldn’t stand him being so arrogant in the Lin Family, and I wanted to vent my frustrations for Ah Kai.”

“Haha, just joking. Shaochen, you’ve seen how things are today, so I won’t keep you. Xiaoxue, see Shaochen out.”

Lin Changguan looked at Xu Shaochen for a long moment before forcing a smile and speaking calmly.

“Then Uncle Lin, Auntie, I’ll visit you again another day. If there’s anything you need help with, don’t hesitate to ask.”

Xu Shaochen spoke warmly, then walked out of the Lin Family alongside Lin Wanxue.

“You’re provoking a fight between my family and the Zheng Family. My dad saw through it.”

After leaving the Lin Family, Lin Wanxue suddenly said.

Xu Shaochen had just told Zheng Gaoxin, “Right now, your son just has a crippled leg. Next time, it might be his life.”

It was this sentence that ignited Zheng Gaoxin’s suspicions and fueled his anger.

Indeed, this time someone dared to shoot Zheng Yun’s leg in front of his house. Next time, they might take his life.

Xu Shaochen chuckled, “If you could see it, then of course he can too. But that’s not important. What’s important is the outcome.”

Of course, he knew Lin Changguan had seen through his intentions, and Lin Changguan might even suspect that the conflict between Zheng Yun and Lin Kai was stirred up by him.

But none of that mattered, because the outcome now was that Zheng Gaoxin’s son had a crippled leg, while at most, Lin Kai would only stay in the hospital for a few days.

This was an unfair outcome that Zheng Gaoxin couldn’t accept. Since he couldn’t accept it, he would seek revenge. The Lin Family would inevitably retaliate, leading the two families into conflict.

“Hurry up and take control of the company’s higher-ups. Over the next few days, I’ll find a way to deal with your two brothers.”

Xu Shaochen said nonchalantly. He already had plans for how to deal with Lin Yao and Lin Rong.

“Let’s go.”

Xu Shaochen softly touched Lin Wanxue’s cheek before bending down and getting into the car.

Lin Wanxue stood still for a long time, watching the motorcade disappear in the distance.

The conflict between the Zheng Family and the Lin Family would definitely harm the Lin Family.

This was something she didn’t want to see, but it was also something she had to face.

This might be a case of making one mistake after another.

From last night’s reckless decisions with Xu Shaochen to the hasty decision she made in the daytime, she had no way out.

Even if she wanted to retreat, Xu Shaochen would not allow it.