Chapter 434: Chapter 208: Must We Really Compete Over Who Has the Stronger Connections?

In this way, Yang Chen wouldn’t be angry with the Lin Family because of Lin Hongyi, right?

Lin Hongyi being kicked out of the house can still survive on his own assets.

If the Lin Family gets involved because of him, the entire Lin Family will have a hard time in Hai City in the future.

There’s no reason for him alone to harm the entire Lin Family and the future inheritance of the Lin Family.

Without delay, Lin Zhengtian immediately convened a family meeting.

Soon, all members of the Lin Family were present.

With a dignified expression, Lin Zhengtian said, "Everyone knows about today’s matter in your hearts. Now, that ride-hailing driver refuses to forgive us. To avoid implicating the whole family, I decided to sever the father-son relationship with Lin Hongyi, from now on he will have no ties with the Lin Family."

"Ah..." Everyone exclaimed.

Lin Hongyi: "Dad, do you have to be like this?"

Lin Zhengtian: "Indeed! Absolutely necessary! You yourself have seen how important that ride-hailing driver is, so many big figures have to bow to him; just one word from him can make them all target our Lin Family. If you continue to be part of the Lin Family, he will certainly continue to target the Lin Family, and all Lin Family members will be implicated by you."

Lin Hongyi: "I am your own son! You treat me like this? I now need family support and protection, and at this time you throw me out, is this how a father should behave?"

Filled with anger, Lin Zhengtian slammed the table and stood up, shouting, "Now you know I am your father, but before when I told you not to marry her, why didn’t you see me as your father? You were determined to marry her! If you hadn’t found such a wicked woman, would our Lin Family have fallen to such a state? I painstakingly planned for so long, finally allowing the Lin Family to step out of the arts circle and approach the business circle, opening paths for our Lin Family descendants. But because you were obsessed, bewitched by that wicked woman, making one wrong step, and resulting in full defeat! For everyone in the Lin Family, I can only abandon you."

Lin Hongyi’s brother, Lin Hongli, said: "Dad, can this matter be discussed again? Is there really no other way?"

Lin Shuying: "Grandpa, how about my sister and I try talking to him?"

Lin Anxiang: "Yeah! Grandpa, let my sister and I talk to him, maybe we can make him understand."

Lin Zhengtian: "Sigh... if there were a way, which father would be willing to sever ties with his son? I called him, he refused to accept our apology. I even suggested that the two girls represent our Lin Family to apologize to him, but he still refused. Do you think at my age, to drive my son out of the house, that I’m willing? More than anyone, I feel heartache and shame! But what can I do? I am the head of the family, I must prioritize the bigger picture! Hongyi, you are a good son of the Lin Family, you must take responsibility for your actions! Straighten your back and walk out proudly, don’t bring shame to the Lin Family!"

Lin Hongyi could see his father’s helplessness and determination, so he said no more.

He walked in front of Lin Zhengtian, knelt down with a thud and performed three loud kowtows.

Then, he got up and ran out.

Lin Zhengtian wiped his tears and said: "Hongli, publish it in the newspaper, say I’ve severed the father-son relationship with Hongyi, from now on he has no ties with the Lin Family."

Lin Hongli nodded and turned around to handle it.

Lin Shuying quickly called out: "Dad, wait, let me try calling him."

Lin Shuying called Yang Chen, only to find she had been blocked.

Lin Anxiang also called, and found she had been blocked as well.

The two of them immediately collapsed, hugging each other and bursting into tears.

...

Yang Chen arrived at Hai City TV Station.

Tang Xia had already brought the team to the TV station and was waiting in the performance hall.

Soon, Yang Chen met with them.

Tang Xia: "Brother Chen, you’re here."

Others hurriedly greeted Yang Chen.

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, saying: "Hello everyone. How do you feel now?"

Tang Xia: "Feeling quite good. But, Brother Chen, I heard Li Qingning got a program slot on the station through connections. But the total time for the performance remains unchanged, so they have to cut time from other programs. Our program might not be performed in full, almost only 4 minutes for us. The specific notice hasn’t come down yet, I just heard."

Yang Chen: "This kind of thing? Is Li Qingning’s connection so strong, enough to influence how the TV station schedules programs?"

Tang Xia: "Sigh... she’s employed officially, and the TV station is also a governmental entity. In the system, it’s just a few phone calls to sort it out."

This statement seems true, those in the system help each other, today I protect you, tomorrow you protect me, everyone benefits.

Yang Chen: "Don’t be too nervous, nothing is confirmed yet. You should prepare for the performance step by step, don’t worry about things that haven’t happened."

Tang Xia and others nodded and immediately reported to the director group.

Yang Chen went to find a seat in the recording room and sat down to watch the performance.

If the director group really decides to cut Tang Xia and their performance time, Yang Chen will definitely step in.

Tang Xia and others arrived at the director group.

Tang Xia: "Hello director, hello everyone, we are the piano performance team from Hai City Music Academy. I am the captain, Tang Xia, she..."

The director interrupted immediately: "I know. I happen to have something to inform you, due to a change in the program, your performance time needs to be reduced from 6 minutes to 3 and a half minutes. So you should quickly adjust your performance style and pace to avoid mistakes when performing on stage later. Leaders from Hai City Opera House, Hai City Symphony Orchestra and other units are here. If you perform well, you may be selected directly. If there are mistakes, you might never get a government position in your lifetime. So, while there’s still time, quickly make adjustments."