Chapter 172: Lin Xuan is utterly bewildered
“Troublesome.” Lin Xuan casually picked up his cup and took a big gulp.
Lin Chang added, “So, Xuan’er, Dad wants to transfer the engagement between Li’er and Qianqian onto you.”
“Pfft—”
Lin Xuan hadn’t even swallowed the water in his mouth when Lin Chang’s words shocked him so much that he sprayed it all out.
“Who are you talking about?” Lin Xuan’s face was filled with shock. “Shen Qianqian?”
“Yes,” Lin Chang nodded. “When you were still in your mom’s belly, the Shen family had arranged a childhood betrothal with our Lin family. Due to some mix-ups, Li’er ended up engaged to Qianqian instead.”
“It might be destiny for you two to be together; hence, the situation with Li’er and Qin Ruoyao arose.”
Lin Xuan was stupefied, truly stupefied.
He thought that by claiming he had a girlfriend, Shen Qianqian would back off.
After all, given Shen Qianqian’s status, there was no need for her to chase after a man who already had a girlfriend.
But then Shen Qianqian approached the Lin family.
What the—
This doesn’t follow logic!
“This is what Shen Qianqian requested of you, asking you to transfer Lin Li’s engagement to me.” Lin Xuan stated confidently.
Otherwise, Lin Chang wouldn’t have come to him.
“Yes,” Lin Chang nodded. “I’ve already agreed on your behalf. They want to maintain the original childhood betrothal.”
His voice carried a tone of condescension. “As long as you’re willing to return to the Lin family, you can get engaged to Shen Qianqian.”
Shen Qianqian is Shen Mao’s only daughter. Such a great opportunity—he didn’t believe Lin Xuan would refuse.
“Chairman Lin,” Lin Xuan smirked coolly, “when did my affairs become something for you to decide? Don’t forget, you’ve publicly announced across all platforms that I, Lin Xuan, am no longer your son.”
Lin Chang’s expression darkened instantly.
What kind of attitude was this from Lin Xuan?
Truly an unfilial son!
If not for his usefulness, Lin Chang wouldn’t even bother to humble himself like this.
Lin Chang took a deep breath, suppressing the anger rising within him.
“Xuan’er,” Lin Chang put on a mask of affection. “Dad is doing this for your own good. Shen Qianqian is Shen Mao’s only daughter. If you marry her, the Shen Group will be yours.”
“If you’re capable enough, even the Starlight Group will be handed over to you by Dad.”
“This is far better than being kept by some woman. You’ll be able to do whatever you want, have endless money, and won’t need to grovel before anyone.”
Lin Xuan snorted coldly. “Do you really think I’d be like you, Lin Chang, willing to do anything for profit? I won’t sacrifice my happiness for money.”
“Lin Xuan!” Lin Chang could no longer maintain his image as a caring father and shouted angrily, “I’m considering your future here! Marrying a wealthy girl means inheriting her family’s company later, which is far better than being someone’s kept toy!”
“Oh, really?” Lin Xuan arched an eyebrow, mocking him. “Are you doing this for me or for the company? You know the answer.”
Lin Chang’s veins bulged on his forehead.
A faint smirk of mockery curved Lin Xuan’s lips. “If I’m guessing correctly, the Shen family must have proposed to you that if I successfully get engaged to Shen Qianqian, then cooperation between both families will proceed smoothly. Am I right?”
“Yes, it’s crucial for the company,” Lin Chang replied.
“But what does that have to do with me? I have no ties to the Lin family anymore,” Lin Xuan leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed and carefree.
Lin Chang’s face turned grim. “Lin Xuan, I’m giving you one last chance. Are you coming back to the Lin family or not?”
“As long as you come back, you’ll enjoy the proper treatment as Young Master Lin. If not, don’t even dream of marrying Shen Qianqian. In the future, you’ll be left to fend for yourself outside, and when you die, the Lin family won’t bother collecting your body!”
“What?” Lin Chang furrowed his brows tightly. “This isn’t possible, did you make a mistake?”
“Sir, our leader indeed said that. If you need to call someone, we can assist,” the security guard offered an apologetic smile.
“No need,” Lin Chang said gravely.
He didn’t even have Lin Xuan’s contact information. How could he find him?
With a somber expression, Lin Chang drove away and parked nearby the school gate to wait for Lin Xuan to come out.
He harbored resentment towards Shangqing University’s actions but couldn’t vent his frustration.
After all, the largest shareholder of Shangqing University was Suzhou Group, and he feared offending Su Hua.
After waiting for three consecutive days,
Lin Chang finally saw Lin Xuan.
“Xuan’er,” Lin Chang greeted warmly, completely shedding the arrogant demeanor he displayed at Lin Li’s birthday banquet.
“What is it?” Lin Xuan frowned.
“Xuan’er, Dad has something important to discuss with you. Let’s find a place where we can have a proper conversation,” Lin Chang suggested.
“Alright,” Lin Xuan nodded. He had nothing else to do anyway, and he wanted to see what Lin Chang’s intentions were.
They went to a restaurant near the school.
Lin Chang picked up the menu, intending to order food, thinking of ordering some dishes Lin Xuan liked.
But as he looked at the menu, he suddenly frowned.
He didn’t know what Lin Xuan liked to eat.
Helplessly, Lin Chang pushed the menu toward Lin Xuan. “Xuan’er, take a look and order whatever you like.”
“Eating is unnecessary. Just say what you need to say quickly. I still need to…” Lin Xuan paused momentarily, his lips curling into a mocking smile, “accompany the person who keeps me.”
Everyone in the Lin family believed that his relationship with Su Hua wasn’t genuine.
He didn’t bother explaining it to them either.
Let them think what they want.
He didn’t care what people whose opinions meant nothing to him thought of him.
Lin Chang’s expression darkened slightly.
He detested Lin Xuan’s self-abandonment.
Suppressing his inner rage, Lin Chang feigned concern. “Xuan’er, is that woman treating you well?”
He thought certainly not.
What good could a woman who treats Lin Xuan as a plaything be?
Lin Xuan mocked, “At least it’s better than being in your Lin family. At least I don’t have to survive on four hundred a month or endure beatings from everyone in your Lin family.”
Lin Chang choked.
“Mr. Lin, if you continue to waste time with nonsense, I’m afraid I cannot stay any longer.”
Lin Xuan made a move to leave.
“Wait,” Lin Chang hastily called him back.
After waiting for several days just to meet Lin Xuan once, who knew how long it would take to see him again?
Restoring cooperation with the Shen family couldn’t be delayed; each day of delay incurred significant losses.
“Then let’s cut to the chase,” Lin Xuan leaned back in his chair, watching Lin Chang leisurely.
“The thing is, because of the incident at Li’er’s birthday banquet, our Lin family wronged Qianqian. There’s no way their wedding can continue,” Lin Chang sighed.
Lin Xuan frowned.
Why did he always have such a bad feeling?
“Sir, here’s your water.” The server placed a bowl of water in front of Lin Xuan.
