Chapter 88
Lin Jingquan was silent for a moment, then he took out another cigarette before he frowned and said, "Your brother can't leave, and the Lin organization still has to rely on your brother's support."
"So, why did you send me and my mom overseas?" Lin Ran asked, "Can't I choose not to go abroad?"
"The world is full of people who worship those who are higher than them and trample on those who are of lower status. If things do develop into something that can't be cleaned up and neither of you are overseas...... You will not be able to avoid being tortured and humiliated by others! I've already discussed it with my mom. With your character, it's hard not to get into any trouble, so be sure to go abroad!
Lin Ran grabbed the corner of her skirt and clenched her fists, she raised her neck and wanted to refute, but as soon as she thought of what happened at home, she forcibly suppressed her temper back. She sat back on the couch and remained silent, her heart actually panicked and helpless.
Liang Mulan's mind felt like a mess - as they say, couples are birds in the same forest, and when disaster strikes, they will fly away separately. In the past few years, Liang Mulan has known how Lin Jingquan fooled around outside behind her back. She thought that her last bit of affection for Lin Jingquan had long been exhausted; Sometimes she feels extremely hateful, and she even thinks that once the man is dead, everything will be calm again.
But just now in their bedroom, hearing Lin Jingquan tell her that if there was no way to protect Lin Jinghui in this matter, he was ready to bear everything, and even the death penalty was so inevitable, Liang Mulan's tears flowed uncontrollably.
Lin Jingquan said that he has done too many immoral things over the years, and Lin Jinghui has been dragged down by him. He can't send his brother to a point of no return.
"But Lin Jinghui has no family to take care of" This sentence was swallowed back by Liang Mulan. Since Lin Jinghui's daughter Lin Xia committed suicide and his wife committed suicide due to depression, he has carelessly put all his time and energy into work.
Lin Jingquan is not wrong - Lin Jinghui was dragged into a mess by Lin Jingquan, but for so many years, without Lin Jingquan, Lin Jinghui would not be able to afford his status.
Regardless of the feelings involved, it's just an exchange of interests for both parties. Lin Jinghui chose to go that way on his own from the beginning. The reason why he is in trouble is also because Lin Jinghui chose the wrong team politically, why should all the responsibility fall on Lin Jingquan?
Even if she was angry, Liang Mulan knew that this matter could only be completed if she pushed away an implicated person to take responsibility for the whole thing. That person must have a high enough status, and everything must have traces of their actions - no matter how you look at it, Lin Jingquan is the best candidate.
Lin Nuan's sweaty fists clenched together. Knowing only the consequences of the problem, not the cause, made her heart beat fast in her chest, and she felt as if she was surrounded by fog, stepping on the soft, sunken ground.
There was a sound of tires hitting gravel outside the house, and Lin Ran, who had been in a nervous state, subconsciously stood up and said, "He's back!"
Hearing the sound of the car door slamming shut, Lin Nuan turned to look out the window, and saw the tall Lin Chen and his assistant standing next to the car through the shutters.
"Wait for me outside for 15 minutes."
Lin Chen's low and powerful voice carried a power to calm the panic in people's hearts. Even Lin Ran felt much safer.
Lin Chen walked in from the door, his broad figure obscuring some of the light shining at the door.
Even Lin Nuan felt the huge pressure of the Lin family's situation, but Lin Chen was still strong and steady. He wears a white shirt with a gray vest over it, and pants of the same shade, looking neat and sturdy.
When he entered the house, he held a folder in one hand and propped one hand on the shoe cabinet as he changed his shoes. The faint light outlined Lin Chen's sharp facial features and the stiff upturned collar of his shirt, making him appear even more stern and cold.
"Xiao Chen..."Liang Mulan shouted softly to Lin Chen.
Before Lin Chen entered the door, he placed the folder on the top of the shoe cabinet. His hand went to unbutton his vest, as his body smelled of alcohol.
"I just had dinner with Lao Zhou of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. The second uncle's situation may be much more serious than we think. He really supported the wrong side this time, and once they caught him, they would definitely push him to death to set an example. I'm afraid he won't be able to save it this time.
Lin Chen took off his vest, lay across the back of the sofa, and naturally sat down beside Lin Nuan. He looked at Lin Jingquan with a deep gaze, with a trace of tiredness in his sunken eyes, and said, "Dad, now is not the time for brotherhood and loyalty. Pressed for time; It's better to save one than nothing. The second uncle asked me to relay the message to you. He had the same intentions.
Lin Jingquan didn't expect such an ending. He remained silent, pulled the ashtray over, knocked the edge of the cigarette on it, and pressed his brows tightly together.
When Lin Jingquan and Lin Jinghui were brilliant, they didn't think of such a possible result. As an elder brother, Lin Jingquan once assured Lin Jinghui that if things really came to that point, he would definitely sacrifice himself for Lin Jinghui to live.
Lin Jingquan never forgot that oath.
"Dad, if we decide to save it, Xiao Nuan and Ran Ran won't be able to go abroad, that move is too obvious!" Lin Chen said, his low and slow voice was not loud, but it was still full of power. "The company's finance department is already in a hurry to balance the accounts, but there will be some flaws to a greater or lesser extent. Once you are brought in for interrogation, you will never be able to escape! The worst-case scenario is in court, but your life will certainly be saved. Think of the worse scenario, even if you do end up in jail, once everything calms down, there are some tricks we can use to get you out early.
Lin Chen arranged everything in an orderly manner, and his rich and mature aura echoed in his every word and every move. He didn't show a trace of panic, and his expression was so stable, as if he could easily carry the huge burden that was pressing on the Lin family.
Lin Jingquan continued to smoke and remained silent.
Lin Nuan understood the general gist of the matter. Their second uncle, Lin Jinghui, supported the wrong political position, which led to the disaster.
"Brother, what can I do?" Lin Nuan asked after calming down in Lin Chen's analysis, wanting to help do something.
Lin Chen's deep gaze moved to Lin Nuan's face, a trace of warmth rose in his eyes, and said, "You can help me take good care of the horse and yourself!"
Lin Nuan lowered her head. The high light behind the sofa shone on Lin Chen, and his shadow fell on the bag on her lap, making it even heavier.
Lin Jingquan remained silent from beginning to end. Lin Chen knew that his father also planned to use his life to let Lin Jinghui live.
"Phew... Second uncle, let me bring you a message. Lin Chen said suddenly.
Lin Jingquan raised his head, the whites of his eyes were completely bloodshot, and he didn't know if it was because of exhaustion or frustration.
Sensing that it was time, Lin Chen stood up, grabbed his vest, and put it on a clean white shirt. He buttoned up, stood there with a tall figure, and said in a deep voice: "The relationship in this society is as thin as paper, please take good care of yourself."
Lin Jingquan forcibly suppressed the emotions in his eyes, unwilling to expose his weak side in front of the child, but the remaining half of the cigarette broke between his fingers.
Lin Chen put on his vest properly and said to Lin Nuan: "Are you going to stay at home or go back tonight?"
Lin Ran raised his head and looked at Lin Nuan. Seeing that she was silent, she paused slightly and said, "Didn't you say that you are also from the Lin family!" What, now that something has happened, do you want to run away!
"I'm going to stay tonight," Lin Nuan replied.
With something like the Lin family, Liang Mulan's mental health seems to be even worse. Lin Nuan couldn't let herself ignore Liang Mulan and didn't care about her.
She can not think of a way to help for the time being, and staying with Liang Mulan is always a good choice.
Liang Mulan understood Lin Nuan's feelings, reached out and grabbed her hand, and said, "It's not that Ma Yun doesn't want you to stay, but in this case...... You'd better draw a line between yourself and your family!
"Mom! I just want to be with you!
The scene of the deep love between mother and daughter hurt Lin Ran's heart. She acted as if she didn't care, turning her head away to avoid looking at them, but she didn't end up resorting to any sarcasm or tantrums.
"I'll rush to Jincheng overnight and come back early tomorrow morning......"
Lin Chen had no choice but to go to Jincheng.
The Lin family was able to achieve their status, and it was true that they mainly relied on their second uncle Lin Jinghui, but it was not that the Lin family had no other way. If they want to stay strong in Haicheng, they must let others know that the Lin family will always stand tall and have a solid foundation.
Lin Nuan also stood up to see Lin Chen off, but Lin Jingquan waved at her and said, "You two should accompany your mother......"
Lin Jingquan put the remaining cigarettes into the ashtray, stood up, and called Lin Chen to the door to speak, obviously wanting to say something that he didn't want Liang Mulan and the others to eavesdrop.
Lin Ran stood up and went upstairs without saying a word.
"Mom, how about I accompany you upstairs to rest?" Lin Nuan put her bag on the sofa and walked over to Liang Mulan to hold her arm.
Liang Mulan grabbed Lin Nuan's slender hand resting on her arm, squeezed it tightly, she stood up, tried to hold back her tears, and took Lin Nuan upstairs.
Lin Nuan didn't hear what Lin Chen and Lin Jingquan were saying, but when she was upstairs, she deliberately slowed down and vaguely heard Lin Chen say......