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Chapter 79
Lin Qiang’s words echoed in the spacious room, but Lin Xiao didn’t respond, his eyes distant and lost. The pride in Lin Qiang’s voice felt like a cruel mockery to him. In his prime, he had been the one shaping the Lin Group’s future, making decisions that had propelled the family into prominence. But now, reduced to a frail shell of his former self, he could only watch as his son reveled in his supposed success, oblivious to the deeper dangers lurking beneath.
Lin Qiang’s excitement over the new projects and investments was palpable, but Lin Xiao knew better. He had built this empire on calculated moves, foresight, and a deep understanding of the market. But now, the younger generation didn’t seem to grasp the true nature of their business, let alone the ruthless competitors closing in on them.
“The Lin Group is just starting to expand, and you’re already talking about how far we’ve come?” Lin Xiao thought bitterly, his mind racing despite the paralysis that gripped his body. He couldn’t speak it out loud, but the regret gnawed at him.
He had once placed Lin Qiang at the helm of the Lin Group, believing that his son would carry the legacy forward. But now, the pride and ambition that had once seemed like the traits of a capable successor had become his greatest flaw. Lin Qiang was blinded by his own arrogance. He had no idea of the storm that was coming, nor the shifting winds of the business world that could topple everything in an instant.
Meanwhile, outside, the business world had already begun to shift in unexpected ways. As word spread about the new Lin Group’s remarkable turnaround, more and more players in the industry started to take notice. The aggressive moves of Donghai Bank, combined with the sudden change in attitudes from their competitors, sent shockwaves through the market. It was as if the ground was shifting beneath the old Lin Group’s feet, and they hadn’t even realized it yet.
The once unshakable confidence of Lin Qiang and his associates was starting to feel increasingly fragile, though they didn’t know it yet.
Back at the Donghai Bank headquarters, Xue Xing’s urgent meeting was already having an effect. The bank’s top executives were fully aware of the significance of the opportunity at hand. They had seen how quickly the new Lin Group had rebounded from what should have been a fatal blow. Now, they were shifting their priorities, diverting their focus to cement a relationship with Lin Yuzhen’s company.
The cold calculation in Xue Xing’s eyes made it clear that he wasn’t making a decision based on sentiment, but on cold, hard facts. The new Lin Group was no longer a desperate, sinking ship—it was a force to be reckoned with. And for Xue Xing, whose reputation for making profitable investments had earned him the trust of Donghai Bank’s shareholders, this was an opportunity too good to pass up.
“Contact them immediately,” Xue Xing instructed, his voice steady and authoritative. “Let’s be the first to offer a lifeline, and make sure we get the old Lin Group’s overdue payments back.”
It didn’t take long for the ripple effects of this decision to spread through the other financial institutions. One by one, banks and companies that had previously written off Lin Yuzhen’s Lin Group were now scrambling to establish new terms with the revitalized company. The narrative had shifted overnight, and the perception of the new Lin Group was no longer one of impending failure, but of resilience and a promising future.
At the same time, Lin Qiang remained blissfully unaware of the shift happening right under his nose. As he basked in his self-assured triumph, the walls were quietly closing in. The truth was, the world was starting to see that there could be only one Lin Group in Donghai. And it wasn’t the one he was so confident about.
Lin Qiang continued his boasting, but his words were empty, echoing in the hollow chamber of his delusion. Lin Xiao, from his quiet corner, could only watch as his son dug himself deeper into the pit of his own arrogance.
The future of the Lin Group—whether it would be led by Lin Qiang or by another—was beginning to hang in the balance. But one thing was certain: it was no longer just Lin Qiang’s battle to win. There were forces far beyond his control now moving the chess pieces of Donghai’s business landscape, and the real fight was just beginning.
