Yang Chen was just about to nod and accept the terms set by Lin Zhengtian when Lin Zhengtian added, "If Mr. Yang Xiao doesn’t mind, you can also choose one of my two granddaughters to be your wife. From now on, we’ll be family, and if Mr. Yang Xiao needs anything, just feel free to ask."

Yang Chen quickly waved his hand and replied, "Elder Lin, you’re joking. We’re not in a feudal society anymore; such things are out of place."

Lin Zhengtian laughed, "Haha... Mr. Yang Xiao, don’t misunderstand. I can see that both my granddaughters like you. If you don’t choose one soon, I’m worried they might become enemies over you in the future. Choosing one would mean the other wouldn’t have any expectations, which is for their own good."

Yang Chen said, "Elder Lin, you’re joking. I’ve only met the two ladies a few times in total. How can we talk about liking or not liking?"

Lin Zhengtian said, "Mr. Yang Xiao is a handsome man, charming and talented; of course, young ladies would like you. Just like if there’s a very outstanding beauty, you might like her even if you only meet once. That’s fate, unrelated to how many times you’ve met. Do you think I’m right, Mr. Yang Xiao?"

Even though Lin Zhengtian’s words seemed polite and sincere, Yang Chen scoffed.

To protect his so-called family, he could even sell his granddaughters. Could such a person be considered human?

In his eyes, sons could be sold, granddaughters could be sold, as long as it benefited the entire family. Such a person was truly terrifying. He absolutely could not have any vested interests with him, because he might betray allies for the family’s benefit in the future.

After all, would allies ever be more important than sons and granddaughters?

If he could discard his descendants, why couldn’t he discard allies?

Yang Chen said with a smile, "I understand what Elder Lin means now. Let’s say this: Our past grievances are wiped clean, and from now on, we’ll stay out of each other’s way. I won’t say more. Elder Lin, please take the two ladies with you. I won’t keep you for breakfast. Take care, I won’t see you off!"

Lin Zhengtian’s face immediately changed, and he hurriedly asked, "Mr. Yang Xiao, did I say something wrong just now?"

Yang Chen said, "No, I’m quite satisfied with Elder Lin’s attitude. That’s why I suggested our grievances be wiped clean. Isn’t that enough?"

Lin Zhengtian hesitated, "But..."

Yang Chen interrupted, "Enough! Elder Lin, there’s no need to say more. Please take the two ladies and leave. Take care! I won’t see you off!"

Yang Chen’s face gradually turned solemn. Lin Zhengtian dared not linger and quickly called Lin Shuying and Lin Anxiang to leave with him.

Lin Shuying and Lin Anxiang looked nervous and quickly asked their grandfather what happened as soon as they got on the bridge. Did Yang Chen not want to reconcile?

Lin Zhengtian didn’t speak, continuing to walk his way. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

As they stepped off the bridge, Xue Yinong "happened" to jog by them.

Xue Yinong asked, "Elder Lin, what happened?"

Lin Zhengtian sighed, "It’s ruined, it’s ruined."

Xue Yinong said, "Ruined? From what I know, Mr. Yang is not someone who takes things too far. Did you say something wrong?"

Lin Zhengtian sighed, "I probably said something wrong. Shuying, Anxiang, go on ahead, I need to talk with Miss Xue."

Lin Shuying and Lin Anxiang nodded and went ahead to wait for their grandfather.

Lin Zhengtian explained his mistake to Xue Yinong.

Xue Yinong immediately became furious and said, "You fool! You already made it awkward for Mr. Yang by kicking Lin Hongyi out of the family, and now you want to offer your granddaughters to him? What do you take him for, a scoundrel, a bully, or an oppressive local tyrant? Besides, doing this makes you seem terrifying, don’t you know? To protect the Lin family’s interests you’d even sacrifice your sons and granddaughters. Think about it, if you were yourself, could you dare cooperate with yourself? I’m now worried that you might betray me and other allies in the future for the Lin family’s interests. If you can sacrifice your sons and granddaughters, what are we to you? No wonder Mr. Yang doesn’t want any ties with you, and I don’t want any ties with you either! You’re too terrifying! Go back and prepare, we need to have a meeting soon to discuss the shares and development of Jinjiang Development!"

With that, Xue Yinong ran off in a huff.

Lin Zhengtian stood there, stunned, unable to react for a long time.

The carefully planned breakout cooperation, was it going to end just like that?

Seeing their grandfather not coming over, Lin Shuying and Lin Anxiang rushed back over.

Lin Shuying asked, "Grandpa, what on earth happened?"

Lin Anxiang asked, "Grandpa, speak up, what’s wrong?"

Lin Zhengtian sighed, "I’ve made a wrong move, one wrong step, leading to many more. Let’s go, go home."

He was too embarrassed to tell his two granddaughters the truth; it was simply too shameful.