The Lin family's old house was expensive to build. It has the landscape characteristics of southern gardens and the majesty of northern courtyards. Mr. Lin has overhauled it several times after his retirement, just to make his life more comfortable.
The so-called restaurant is a huge banquet hall with only one banquet table made of pure rosewood. This table is estimated to be worth a lot of money, and of course there are more than a dozen huanghuali wood chairs that are also valuable.
When everyone walked into the banquet hall, Mr. Lin actually took the initiative to push Su Qin to the main seat. You must know that this is the Lin family. What does it mean to let Su Qin sit in the main seat? This is definitely treating Su Qin as the most distinguished guest. , I have to say that the Lin family's attitude today is definitely low enough.
Su Qin declined tactfully: "Grandpa Lin, how can I sit in the main seat? This is the Lin family. I can't overshadow the guest. Besides, you are our elder, so it is most appropriate for you to sit in this position."
Mr. Lin insisted: "Su Qin, you'd better sit down. You are a distinguished guest of our Lin family. This is the way our Lin family treats guests."
At this time, other people also agreed and asked Su Qin to sit at the main seat. Su Qin had to say: "Grandpa Lin, if you don't sit down, I won't have this meal today."
After hearing this, Mr. Lin gave up. He and the old lady sat in the main seats. Su Qin and Lin Xi sat in the guest of honor seats on the right side. The others were not particular and sat down one by one according to their seniority.
Lin Ting immediately greeted the servants to serve the food. It was already very late, so Su Qin and Lin Xi should not starve.
Mr. Lin smiled and asked, "Su Qin, can you have a drink?"
Su Qin knew that he had something to talk about later, so he must not drink too much, otherwise the Lin family would take advantage of him if he messed up during the game.
So Su Qin said tactfully: "Grandpa Lin, I am not in good health these days, so I can drink less with you."
Mr. Lin immediately called the Lin family's butler and brought out a few bottles of fine wine. Shuzhou is the hometown of liquor. There are many well-known liquor brands in the country. Mr. Lin also loved drinking when he was young, so he collected a lot of good wine. .
Besides, for a big family with a profound heritage, wine storage is all about the cellar. For example, the Su family has a lot of wine stored in it, and they regularly add wine to it every year.
It didn't take long for the dishes to be served, and the servants also filled up the wine. Mr. Lin picked up the wine glass and stood up slowly and said: "This glass of wine has no other meaning. Welcome Su Qin to our Lin family. Su Qin's arrival has made our Lin family happy." Piper is bright, let’s toast Su Qin with this glass of wine.”
When Mr. Lin stood up, everyone also stood up. Except for Lin Xi, who didn't drink, everyone else drank.
Su Qin smiled and said, "Thank you everyone."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.
The first glass of wine passed. After Mr. Lin let Su Qin taste two mouthfuls of authentic Sichuan cuisine, he stood up again, holding the wine glass and said: "This second glass of wine is our Lin family's apology to Su Qin. Although the past things have passed, but We should apologize and we must apologize. I won’t say anything else, it’s all in this glass of wine.”
Everyone stood up again, and Su Qin also expressed his position at the right time: "What happened in the past is in the past, let the past go with the wind."
Everyone raised their glasses again and drank the wine in their glasses.
Today's so-called family dinner is actually more like a business banquet. Su Qin is the protagonist and the focus of the audience. Everyone is based on Su Qin's happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy. They are all serving Su Qin. Accompanying Su Qin is the most important thing. Task.
After finishing the second glass of wine, Lin Xi took the initiative to serve Su Qin a bowl of soup. She still felt sorry for Su Qin's body. Who made Su Qin go through so much trouble yesterday?
After Su Qin finished the bowl of soup, Mr. Lin stood up again and picked up the wine glass. At this time, Mr. Lin had obviously entered the state and was no longer as humble as he was at the beginning.
"This third glass of wine is to welcome Su Qin to join our big family. From now on, we are a family. We also hope that Su Qin can take good care of Lin Xi. This is what all of us want." Mr. Lin said solemnly.
Su Qin naturally echoed: "Thank you everyone, please rest assured that I will never let Lin Xi down, nor will I let Lin Xi suffer any injustice. No one can bully Lin Xi in this life."
This is for Lin Xi
He said, and even told everyone in the Lin family, "You all should be smarter about what to do in the future. I see it in my eyes. If everyone is good to Lin Xi, then I, Su Qin, will take everyone seriously."
Su Qin finished the glass of wine first, and then the others raised their glasses and drank it.
After three glasses of wine, everything that needs to be said has been said. Moreover, a lot has been said in the lobby, so the atmosphere becomes more harmonious.
Su Qin did not mention the wine. The resentment in his heart did not dissipate so quickly. It still depends on what the Lin family will do next. If the Lin family cooperates with him to implement the southwest strategy, then he will help the Lin family reach the top. If the Lin family hides it and is unwilling to go all out If he went there just for his own small calculation, then Su Qin would change the Lin family's appearance.
After the dinner, Su Qin only offered a glass of wine to Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin, as well as Su Qin’s parents Lin Wang and Ning Qing. Although he actually only wanted to pay tribute to Lin Wang and Ning Qing, Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin were the elders of the Lin family after all. .
Although Lin Han and his wife Lin Ting were a little uncomfortable, they did not dare to say anything. They were not qualified in front of Su Qin.
Su Qin did not respect them. Instead, they took the initiative to propose to Su Qin. Especially when Lin Ting toasted, she was humble to the core. The flattering smile on her face was really like a clown. She once again said a lot of apologies. Su Qin did not stop her and let her go. She was free to express herself and perform freely. Who told her to treat Lin Xi badly in the first place?
Although he didn't eat much food, he had already drank enough. Su Qin didn't come to Lin's house just to drink and eat.
So Su Qin took the initiative and said, "Grandpa Lin, I think that's about it."
Su Qin's meaning was very obvious. If Mr. Lin didn't understand, he was confused. He said with a smile: "Then let's have some tea and chat?"
Su Qin nodded with a smile and said, "It's up to Grandpa Lin's arrangement."
Mr. Lin stood up and said in a deep voice: "You continue to eat, I will chat with Su Qin for a while, Lin Hanlin hopes that you two will follow."
After saying that, several men got up and left the banquet hall, leaving the others to continue eating. Lin Ting was a little dissatisfied with this. The old man only called eldest brother and second brother but not him. Even if he didn't call him, he would at least call her husband. Come on.
However, Mrs. Lin glared at Lin Ting. Lin Ting immediately put away her displeasure, asked the servant to change the bowls and chopsticks, took the initiative to sit next to Lin Xi, and chatted with Lin Xi.
Mr. Lin led the way, and Su Qin followed. A few minutes later, they arrived at the Lin family's tea room. The housekeeper had already arranged tea and snacks, and cleared everyone inside.
Mr. Lin warned with a cold face: "Let everyone stay away, or else you will break your legs and drive out of the Lin family."
The next thing to talk about is a major matter, a major matter related to the life and death of the Lin family. Naturally, these words do not dare to be leaked. There is a chance that there is a female agent arranged or bribed by the Duan family in the old house of the Lin family.
Of course, the Lin family did not drive away Su Qin's bodyguards. Chen Qiming and others were waiting outside the teahouse. The Lin family wanted something from Su Qin and they did not dare to say anything.
After everyone sat down, Lin Wang made tea for everyone. Lin Han asked with a smile: "Su Qin, do you smoke?"
Su Qin took the cigarette without nodding politely, and of course started puffing away in front of the elders of the Lin family. The current Su Qin was not Lin Xi's boyfriend, he represented the Su family in negotiating with the Lin family.
Don't tell me, I don't know whether it is because the Lin family is humble when others ask for help, or whether Su Qin's aura is getting stronger and stronger now. Except for Mr. Lin who dares to face Su Qin directly, Lin Han and Lin Wang are a little timid in front of Su Qin and dare not speak. .
Or maybe it's because the old man is here and it's not their turn to say anything yet.
Both parties remained silent, and no one knew how to speak. It was impossible for Su Qin to take the initiative to talk about the Lin family's affairs, and the Lin family didn't know where to start.
After being silent for a long time, Mr. Lin finally chose to take the initiative to speak. Anyway, his posture was low enough today. There is no need to be timid at this time.
Mr. Lin asked calmly: "Su Qin, is Duan Kun really dead?"
Su Qinfeng said calmly: "If nothing else happens, the grass on the grave should have grown."
Mr. Lin continued: "We were at odds with the Duan family before, and the Duan family thought it was us who did it. During this time, they were crazy
Taking revenge on us has caused our Lin family to be in crisis now. You also know that behind the Duan family is the Li family. "
Su Qin chuckled and said, "Grandpa Lin, do you mean that the Lin family is taking the blame for me?"
"That's not what I meant. Duan Kun is nothing. Besides, if he dares to attack Lin Xi, then he deserves death." Mr. Lin shook his head quickly.
Since the old man did not dare to speak directly, Lin Han could only say for the old man: "We and the Duan family have been having trouble some time ago, and it will be a matter of time for both parties to break up. But now our Lin family is no match for the Duan family, so look at Su Qin. Can you help our Lin family?"
Su Qin was originally here to help the Lin family, but he couldn't offer it on his own initiative. If he did, it would be too cheap and made the Lin family feel that it was a matter of course. Many things should be like this, with high airs and bargaining.
Su Qin said bluntly: "Why? Just because your Lin family took the blame for me? Why do I think it's your Lin family that should thank me? I got rid of Duan Kun's obstacle for your Lin family."
Su Qin's words left Lin Han speechless. He thought that after the apology in the lobby and the lively atmosphere of the dinner, Su Qin's attitude towards the Lin family had changed, and Su Qin's attitude was also quite good.
But after entering the tea room, Su Qin's face changed completely. The Su Qin now looked more like the Su Qin who came to the Lin family for the first time.
Lin Wang couldn't help but said, "Su Qin, even if this didn't happen, you should still take care of Lin Xi. After all, we are Lin Xi's relatives."
Su Qin's eyes were cold and he said: "Lin Wang, when Lin Xi is present, I call you uncle. When Lin Xi is not here, you are just an outsider to me, no different from them. If you use Lin Xi to morally kidnap you again, don't Blame me for walking out of this door immediately."
"Besides, what did you do to Lin Xi before? Don't think that I can forgive you if you apologize to me. Why did you apologize to me? Is it a sincere apology? It's not because I am the eldest son of the Su family. You You don't dare to offend me, you just want me to help you now." Su Qin directly broke his face and said everything that should be said and shouldn't be said. He just wanted to trample the dignity of the Lin family under his feet. Only then could the Lin family Know your position.
I thought it was a very harmonious atmosphere, but who would have thought that the atmosphere would change suddenly after entering.
Lin Wang knew he was in the wrong and didn't say anything, but Lin Han felt a little angry. Our Lin family took the blame for you. It's okay if you don't help us. What does it mean to humiliate us?
Mr. Lin was unmoved. He was an old fox who had seen the world. He knew that what Su Qin said was all a deception. If Su Qin didn't want the Lin family, he would not come to Xishu, let alone the Lin family, because there was no need. ah.
Therefore, it is obvious that Su Qin has his own demands, or he has his own conditions. It depends on whether the Lin family can agree to it.
After thinking about it, Mr. Lin said: "Lin Han, Lin Wang, you go out and let me talk to Su Qin alone."
Lin Han and Lin Wang looked at each other and left the tea room helplessly. They could only give their hope to the old man to see if he could deal with Su Qin.
After they left, Mr. Lin said with a smile: "Su Qin, they have left, so don't give me any excuses. You came to Xishu to come to the Lin family just for the sake of our Lin family. There is no need to talk so much nonsense to them." .”
Su Qin laughed loudly and said, "Grandpa Lin, you are still old and hot. You are the same person as my grandpa."
Mr. Lin was not dazzled by Su Qin's compliments. He asked calmly: "Su Qin, you can make whatever conditions you want. How can you help our Lin family? You will ask for high prices when doing business, right? As long as you have to bargain." Let’s talk when we get the chance.”
Su Qin stared into Mr. Lin's eyes and said, "I'm afraid that the Lin family won't be able to accept the conditions offered, and I'm also afraid that the Lin family won't have the guts."
Mr. Lin frowned and said, "You tell me and I listen."
Su Qin stood up slowly and said, "As you guessed, old man, I came to Xishu just to help the Lin family, but I don't just want to help the Lin family, I also want the Lin family to go further. What is a Duan family? If the Li family and the Su family don’t look down on us, who does the Duan family count?”
Su
What Qin said made Mr. Lin look puzzled and looked at Su Qin in confusion.
Su Qin continued: "It is not difficult to help the Lin family defeat the Duan family. It is too simple to say. If I go one step further, I can help the Lin family eat the Duan family. If I want, I can also help the Lin family win the entire Shuzhou and Shancheng. If the Lin family is more ambitious, I can make the Lin family the largest family in the southwest, and the Lin family will have the final say in the southwest from now on."
Su Qin's words were really shocking. Every time he said something, Mr. Lin's pupils would quake, every time he said something, Mr. Lin's blood pressure would soar, and every time he said something, Mr. Lin's heart rate would beat a few more times.
When it came to the end, Mr. Lin felt that Su Qin was a little too crazy.
Mr. Lin was so shocked that he couldn't speak and stared at Su Qin dumbfounded.
Mr. Lin didn't speak, but Su Qin murmured to himself: "Now it depends on where the Lin family wants to go?"
I don't know how long it took, but Mr. Lin finally came to his senses. Even though he was used to the world, he was still frightened by Su Qin.
He didn't know whether what Su Qin said was true or not, let alone whether Su Qin was bragging and whether he had the strength to help the Lin family.
However, Mr. Lin still gritted his teeth and asked, "If it's just a choice, of course I would like to make the Lin family the largest family in the southwest. This is the idea of all the families in the southwest, and it is also what I, Lin Taishan, have dreamed of all my life. Unfortunately, my ability is limited."
Su Qin said happily: "Do you dare, Grandpa Lin, to take a gamble with me?"
Mr. Lin said with burning eyes: "Su Qin, please make some conditions. What can the Lin family do to become the largest family in the southwest?"
After saying this, Mr. Lin's meaning was already obvious. He did not consider the previous steps at all, but only considered this last step.
Su Qin said bluntly: "Actually, it's very simple. The Lin family is going all out to help me and help me successfully inherit the position of the head of the Su family. If I successfully inherit the position of the head of the Su family, I will definitely help the Lin family become the number one in the southwest." big family."
Mr. Lin said with some confusion: "Isn't it right for you to become the head of the Su family?"
Su Qin chuckled and said: "It seems that Grandpa Lin doesn't know much about the Su family's affairs. Of course I can inherit the position of the head of the Su family. You assume that everything goes well, but who knows if there will be an accident. If If an accident happens, I have to prepare for it, and now I am prepared for danger in times of peace."
"I don't quite understand." Mr. Lin shook his head.
Su Qin sighed and said: "Mr. Lin, you don't have to understand, I don't have time to think about it for you, so I just ask you if you dare to bet now?"
"If we win, the Lin family will become the largest family in the southwest. If we lose, the Lin family may disappear." Su Qin said simply and clearly.
Mr. Lin was a little hesitant. This matter was no small matter. If he lost, the Lin family's century-old foundation would be destroyed. How would he face the ancestors of the Lin family after his death? What would happen to the younger generations of the Lin family?
At this time, Su Qin reminded him gently: "Grandpa Lin, you seem to have forgotten the current situation of the Lin family. If I don't help the Lin family, what will happen to the Lin family?"
This sentence suddenly woke up Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin no longer dared to hesitate. He was afraid that Su Qin would regret it if he hesitated. Now Su Qin's intention was obvious. He would definitely help the Lin family, but the Lin family would have to pay the price.
Similarly, the return on investment received by the Lin family is also amazing, that is, becoming the largest family in the southwest.
Mr. Lin said loudly: "What are your conditions?"
"The first condition is that the Lin family listens to me in all matters concerning the Lin family, so that I can rest assured about the Lin family. The second thing is that the Lin family must go all out and not have any selfish intentions, otherwise they will be responsible for the consequences. The third condition is also the most important condition , all the shares of the Lin family are transferred to Dao Linxi's name, so that I can trust the Lin family. Of course, the Lin family can redistribute the shares when the matter is completed, and I am not interested in the Lin family's shares." At this point in the conversation, Su Qin stopped talking. He didn't sell it, and directly stated his conditions.
Finally, Su Qin added: "Three conditions are indispensable."
These three conditions can be said to have blocked the Lin family.
There is no way out. After the Lin family boarded Su Qin's pirate ship, they had no choice but to go to the dark side.
Mr. Lin fell into deep thought. In fact, the first two conditions were nothing and did not impose many restrictions on the Lin family, but the last condition was fatal.
All the Lin family's shares were transferred to Lin Xi's name. If Lin Xi and Su Qin got married directly after becoming famous, then all the Lin family's property would become the Su family's.
The Lin family gave everything, but ended up with nothing. Roubaozi beat the dog and never came back. This was the biggest risk.
But Mr. Lin once again thought of what Su Qin reminded him just now, that is, if the Su family doesn't help the Lin family now, what will happen to the Lin family?
At this time, Mr. Lin no longer hesitated and said with firm eyes: "I bet."
When Su Qin heard this answer, he laughed and clapped his hands and said, "Grandpa Lin is so courageous. The Lin family will always remember this day. I wish us a happy cooperation."
