After being reborn, I refused to be a sucker, and my whole family was dumbfounded.

Chapter 534

Inside the Lin family's old residence, however, the atmosphere was one of jubilation.

Zhang Xiufang sat on the sofa, holding a newspaper in her hand, her face full of schadenfreude.

She slapped her thigh and exclaimed shrilly, "Old Lin, look at that! Lin Ling has finally met his match! He's offended the Shi family, and even the fire department is investigating. Let's see how long he can keep up this arrogant act!"

Lin Zhengguo squinted, lit a cigarette, exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, and sneered, "Serves him right! Doesn't he think he's so capable?"

"Now it's all good. With the Shi family making a move, he wasn't even left with a trace. Tianwu, getting on Su Qingyan's good side was definitely the right decision!"

Lin Tianwu sat to the side, his face plastered with a fawning smile: "Dad, Mom, don't worry. Su Qingyan said Lin Ling is doomed this time. Let's wait and see him beg for mercy on his knees!"

In the corner, Lin Keshan sat in her wheelchair, head bowed and silent.

Her fingers gripped the thin blanket, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She recalled Lin Ling's cold face and how he ruthlessly told her to get out, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Lin Keyi stood by the window, gazing at the overcast sky outside, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She whispered, "Ke Shan, this time... will Lin Ling really not be able to hold on?"

"Who knows? If he doesn't help us, there's nothing we can do about it. But the Shi family has gone to such lengths this time, I have a bad feeling about it."

Inside the Wentian Automobile Company building, Su Qingyan sat in her office, holding a glass of red wine, a smug smile on her lips.

She glanced at the news coming in through the window and sneered, "Lin Ling, you've finally met your match? You've offended the Shi family, let's see what tricks you can pull this time!"

Lu Yinan, sitting next to her, leaned back on the sofa, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest, a sinister glint in his eyes.

She said smugly, "Qingyan, this time the Shi family is making a move, Lin Ling is doomed. Just you wait and see, his good days are over."

Su Qingyan took a sip of wine, her laughter growing even more unrestrained: "That's for the best. I want him to know that without me, he's nothing!"

It was night in a blink of an eye.

Fire inspectors and the disruptive "employee representatives" had not yet dispersed from the plaza in front of the Lingyun Group building.

The reporters' flashes went off one after another, like a swarm of bloodthirsty flies, circling this fresh prey and refusing to leave.

Inside the building, the employees were whispering among themselves.

Shan Caiwei stood in the center of the hall, holding a stack of documents, trying to stabilize the situation, but the officials and reporters didn't give her a chance to speak.

In the top-floor office, Lin Ling sat at his desk, his fingers lightly tapping the surface.

The door was gently pushed open, and Li Qitian walked in.

There was a hint of weariness in his eyes.

At this moment, he looked at Lin Ling and frowned: "Lin Ling, I heard that Lingyun Group is in trouble. The fire department has sealed it off, employees are rioting, and the media is getting involved. Is this the work of the Shi family?"

Lin Ling looked up and glanced at him: "What, you found out too? The news spread pretty fast."

Li Qitian sighed, pulled up a chair and sat down: "Stop joking with me. This matter has blown up so much, it's impossible for me not to know about it."

"The Shi family is serious. They orchestrated everything, from the fire department to those troublemakers. I'm here to tell you that no matter how troublesome it is, I'll help you to the end. We're brothers, I can't watch you fall here."

Lin Ling leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on Li Qitian: "Your words are quite righteous. But the Shi family has gone all out this time. As the head of the municipal bureau, can you handle it?"

Li Qitian sighed: "To be honest, the Shi family's network of connections is too deep. They have people in departments like fire and health. I can do my best, but to completely smooth things over is really troublesome. But don't worry, I will find a way to at least make them behave themselves."

Just as Lin Ling was about to speak, the office door was pushed open again, and Shan Caiwei walked in quickly and said in a low voice, "President Lin, the Shi family's butler is here again. He's waiting downstairs and says he wants to see you."

Lin Ling frowned slightly, and the smile on her lips grew even colder.

He waved his hand: "Let him come up. I want to see what tricks he's up to this time."

Shan Caiwei turned and left.

A moment later, Shi Qian strode in with an air of indifference.

His suit was still impeccably tailored, and he wore a smug smile, as if victory was already assured.

He glanced at Li Qitian and said arrogantly, "President Lin, it's good to see you again soon. So, now you know how powerful the Shi family is, right?"