Chapter 142: Open Hostility
“I’ve heard about what happened at the banquet,” Lin Qingwan said with pursed lips. “Don’t take it personally, but you were wrong.”
Lin Qingwan was once again lecturing Lin Xuan from a moral high ground.
“Xiao Xuan, even if Xiaoli and Qin Ruoyao are together, their relationship should be resolved privately within our family—not exposed like this in public!”
“You’re going to ruin the reputation of the Lin Family. Starlight Group is a public company; this will also affect the business.”
Of course, Lin Qingwan was also worried that after this incident, Xiao Xuan’s relationship with the Lin family would become increasingly strained. It would only make it harder for Xiao Xuan to return to the Lin family later on.
Lin Xuan remained indifferent.
“All these things you’re saying, I already know.”
A mocking smile curved at the corner of Lin Xuan’s lips. “I chose to expose this today intentionally.”
“Xiao Xuan, you…” Lin Qingwan’s face showed disappointment.
She could not believe that Xiao Xuan would truly act against the Lin family. They were all family! Even if his parents had treated him poorly, they were still the ones who gave birth to him. How could Xiao Xuan do such a thing?
“Xiao Xuan, if word gets out about how you treat your parents, everyone will think you’re ungrateful, and it will damage your reputation,” Lin Qingwan warned earnestly.
“Reputation? You talk about reputation?” Lin Xuan’s tone was mocking. “Since I returned to the Lin family, when has my reputation ever been good? My name is already tarnished anyway—I don’t care about being labeled as an ingrate son who fights against his parents.”
Lin Qingwan was momentarily speechless.
“Lin Qingwan, a good dog doesn’t block the way. You’re standing in my path.” Lin Xuan’s voice carried no emotion whatsoever.
Lin Qingwan could only step aside.
As Lin Xuan walked away, Lin Qingwan watched his back, her eyes brimming with tears.
They were blood-related relatives, yet now they seemed like enemies!
In a daze, Lin Qingwan approached Jiang Shuqin.
“Wan’er, what did you just say to Lin Xuan?” Lin Chang frowned and asked.
With a pale face, Lin Qingwan recounted every word Lin Xuan had said.
“BAM!”
Lin Chang slammed his fist on the table in anger.
Jiang Shuqin gritted her teeth and said, “I told you we shouldn’t have brought Lin Xuan back in the first place. Look at the mess he’s made for the Lin family!”
Regret filled Lin Chang’s heart. He should not have let sentimentality get the better of him and brought Lin Xuan back from the orphanage.
Lin Xuan had been wild for so long; his nature couldn’t be corrected anymore. He had never seen anyone’s son go against their own family like this!
“Husband, you must teach Lin Xuan a lesson,” Jiang Shuqin said through clenched teeth.
“What kind of lesson can I give him? He’s still a student,” Lin Chang lit a cigarette and smoked irritably.
“But I will send someone to investigate who’s supporting him.”
If it’s just some ordinary person with a bit of money, he would order them to stop associating with Lin Xuan.
Starlight Group does well in gaming, and there are plenty of computer experts in the company. They still have some influence in the tech world.
Once Lin Xuan graduates, he’ll ensure Lin Xuan can’t find a job.
Then Lin Xuan will realize that without the Lin family, he is nothing!
Jiang Shuqin cast a cold gaze at Qin Ruoyao, whose face had turned pale.
“Who would have thought fraudsters would target Brother Li too? Qin Ruoyao, you really deserve to marry Lin Xuan!” Jiang Shuqin’s face darkened.
If it weren’t for this wretched woman, none of this would have happened! How could Brother Li show his face in public after today?
“Auntie, I never intended to harm Brother Li. I love Brother Li. Why would I hurt him?” Qin Ruoyao replied with red-rimmed eyes.
“How could I give birth to such an ungrateful son!” Jiang Shuqin said through gritted teeth, deeply regretting not strangling him at birth or abandoning him in the wilderness.
Lin Xuan remained expressionless. “Madam Jiang, you’re absolutely right. I am indeed an ungrateful son. This video is my little welcome gift upon my rebirth.”
“In the future, I’ll be sending you many more gifts,” Lin Xuan smiled faintly, his eyes filled with boundless coldness.
“You…you!” Jiang Shuqin was so angry her chest heaved violently.
Lin Chang looked at Lin Xuan with a grimace. He hadn’t expected Lin Xuan to see the Lin family as his enemy now.
Lin Chang said coldly, “Lin Xuan, do you think being kept by someone makes you strong enough to challenge the Lin family?”
“Whether I’m capable or not, why don’t we try it and see?” Lin Xuan shrugged.
Lin Chang didn’t even consider Lin Xuan a threat.
Just one person thinking he could take on the massive Lin family—it was laughable! Not only was his character deplorable, but he was also completely overestimating himself!
How could he have such a biological son?
“Fine, fine, fine, Lin Xuan, I’d like to see what you can do to Starlight Group.” Lin Chang chuckled in anger.
Lin Li clenched his fists tightly.
He didn’t regard Lin Xuan, this waste of space, as any sort of threat.
But behind Lin Xuan was Su Hua, the woman who controlled the Suzhou Group, capable of turning situations around at will.
Come to think of it, if Lin Xuan hated the Lin family so much, why didn’t he let Su Hua deal with them directly?
Upon reflection, Lin Li’s brows furrowed slightly.
Lin Xuan clearly hadn’t planned to let Starlight Group collapse. His tough talk was likely just to draw attention from the Lin family!
By exposing his shortcomings to Mom and Dad, Lin Xuan was trying to alienate them further, pushing them to expel him. Once expelled, Lin Xuan could then return triumphantly to the Lin family.
The reason Lin Xuan hadn’t used his connection with Su Hua to re-enter the Lin family was because he knew women of Su Hua’s status only regarded him as a plaything.
Lin Xuan understood that even if he relied on Su Hua to reclaim his position as the eldest son in the Lin family, the day Su Hua abandoned him, he would be kicked out again.
So Lin Xuan was playing the long game—using Su Hua’s power secretly to make Mom, Dad, and the sisters completely lose faith in him.
Once expelled, Lin Xuan would return to the Lin family with dignity.
Yes! It must be exactly like this!
Lin Li’s eyes glimmered with coldness.
He didn’t expect Lin Xuan to be smarter than he thought. He admitted this time, he lost.
But he would only lose this once.
From now on, Lin Xuan would never trick him again!
“Madam Jiang, Chairman Lin, I’ll leave first. I wish your family continues to remain harmonious and never falls apart.”
Lin Xuan turned and left.
The show was over; it was time for him to find Su Hua.
In a rush, Lin Qingwan returned from the company. She already knew everything that had happened at the banquet while she was on her way back.
As soon as she entered the banquet hall, she encountered Lin Xuan walking towards her.
“Xiao Xuan.” Lin Qingwan stopped Lin Xuan.
“Is there something?” Lin Xuan asked coldly.
“Xiao Xuan…”
