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Chapter 35
Lin Qiang’s expression hardened at the mention of Huang Yuming’s powerful connections. He leaned back in his chair, trying to keep his composure despite the frustration bubbling inside him. Hei Hu’s words stung; it was clear that the situation was spiraling out of control, and Lin Qiang could no longer keep the situation under his control with his usual tactics.
“You’re saying that someone is backing Huang Yuming?” Lin Qiang asked slowly, his voice colder than usual.
Hei Hu nodded, his face darkening. “That’s right. I did some digging. There’s more to him than just being a businessman. He has powerful connections. If we continue to cross him, it will be dangerous for everyone involved—especially for you, CEO Lin.”
Lin Qiang’s eyes narrowed. He had never liked being threatened, and Hei Hu’s insinuations were beginning to push him to the edge. “I didn’t ask you to look into him. I asked you to take care of the project. Now you’re telling me you can’t handle it?”
Hei Hu gritted his teeth, trying to stay calm despite Lin Qiang’s hostile tone. “I’m just warning you, Lin Qiang. I’ve already done a lot for you, but I can’t be responsible if this whole thing blows up in our faces. You need to decide if you want to keep going down this road.”
The tension in the room was palpable. Lin Qiang stood up, the weight of the situation pressing down on him. His plan to undermine Lin Yuzhen and gain full control of the project was faltering. But something about the mention of Huang Yuming’s mysterious benefactor made him uneasy.
“Fine,” Lin Qiang said after a long pause, his voice low and dangerous. “I’ll handle it. But you better make sure your people don’t screw things up again. If this gets out of hand, I’ll make sure you regret it.”
Hei Hu just gave a nod, but his eyes were sharp, warning Lin Qiang that this was far from over. He knew that the trouble wasn’t just with the project—it was with the powerful forces lurking behind it.
As Lin Qiang left the clubhouse, the weight of his failure hung heavy over him. He thought he had everything under control, but now it seemed like things were slipping through his fingers. If Huang Yuming’s mysterious ally truly had the power to bring them all down, Lin Qiang would need to tread carefully. It was a game of power and influence, and the stakes were higher than ever.
Meanwhile, Lin Wen lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. Jiang Ning’s words echoed in his mind, a constant reminder of his failures, of his inability to protect his family. His wife, Su Mei, had spent years standing by him, silently enduring ridicule and hardships. His daughter, Yuzhen, had sacrificed her dreams to work tirelessly for the Lin Group, only to be belittled and undermined by her own family. And yet, Lin Wen had done nothing to stop it. The guilt gnawed at him.
Su Mei had always been strong for him, but he knew that she, too, carried the weight of their struggles. How long could she keep pretending that everything was fine? How long could they live like this, trapped in the shadows of a family that had long since abandoned them?
“Yuzhen…” Lin Wen whispered into the dark room, his voice filled with regret. “I’m sorry… I failed you.”
In the quiet of the night, Lin Wen made a vow to himself. He would no longer sit idly by. It was time to take a stand—for his family, for Su Mei, for Yuzhen. No matter the cost, he would do whatever it took to protect them.
As the dawn broke, a new resolve filled his heart. He would rise from the ashes, just like Jiang Ning had promised. And this time, he would make sure that no one—especially not the Lin family—could look down on them again.
