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

Chapter 540

But when they reached the square, the scene before them stunned them.

There was no roar of fire trucks, no flashes of reporters' cameras, and not even a trace of chaos in the square.

The gates of Lingyun Group were wide open, and employees came and went in an orderly manner, as if nothing had happened.

What shocked them even more was that as the three black cars drove away from the building, the windows rolled down, revealing the respectful faces of the heads of the fire department, health department, and traffic department.

They nodded slightly in the direction of the building, then drove away, as if they had just completed a formal visit.

The newspaper slipped from Zhang Xiufang's hand and fell to the ground. Her eyes widened in disbelief: "What...what's going on? Didn't the fire department seal it off? What's going on?"

Lin Zhengguo frowned, puzzled, and said, "Something's not right. Didn't the Shi family take drastic measures? Why is everything so calm now?"

Lin Tianwu stood there, stunned, still holding his phone, speechless. "Impossible! I heard last night that Lin Ling was definitely dead this time, how... how come she's completely unharmed?"

Lin Keshan raised her head, her gaze sweeping over her parents and younger brother with a complicated expression: "I told you, Lin Ling isn't as simple as you think. Look at all those heads of these three departments, which one of them didn't leave bowing and scraping? He hasn't fallen yet, and you're still here gloating, it's ridiculous."

Lin Keyi bit her lip, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.

"Ke Shan is right. Lin Ling went head-to-head with the Shi family this time and still managed to make them bow down. He must have a powerful backer. If we... if we hadn't treated him that way back then, he would be the pride of the Lin family now!"

These words struck Lin Zhengguo like a heavy hammer blow.

He stood there, stunned, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes: "You mean, Lin Ling turned the tables this time?"

Zhang Xiufang came to her senses, her face turning pale and then flushed.

She whirled around, glaring at Lin Keshan and Lin Keyi, and yelled, "You two spineless bastards! He doesn't even want to see you anymore, he won't even let you in the door, and you're still here defending him? You're such good dogs, licking his boots so happily! I think you've lost your minds!"

Lin Keshan's face turned pale with anger: "Mom, how dare you scold us? How did you and Dad treat Lin Ling back then? If he hadn't been abused by you and slandered by Lin Tianwu, he would have been the pillar of the Lin family long ago! His honor should have belonged to the Lin family, but what did you do? You forced him into becoming an enemy!"

Lin Keyi also raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "Mom, Lin Ling turned against the Shi family this time, partly for my sake. If he really falls, I will never be able to repay this debt of gratitude in my lifetime."

Zhang Xiufang was speechless, her face turning bright red.

She pointed at the two sisters, her fingers trembling, but she couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Seeing this, Lin Tianwu quickly stepped forward, forcing a fake smile: "Dad, Mom, stop arguing. What my sisters said makes sense, but there's no need for us to blame ourselves for what we're going through. No matter how capable Lin Ling is, what can she do? Let's just live our lives."

Upon hearing this, Lin Keshan and Lin Keyi turned their heads simultaneously, their gazes sharp as knives as they fell upon Lin Tianwu.

Lin Keshan sneered and mocked, "Lin Tianwu, stop pretending to be a good guy! Your green tea face disgusts me. Lin Ling was slandered by you and couldn't speak up back then, and now you're still acting all virtuous. You're shameless!"

Lin Zhengguo and Zhang Xiufang failed to see through Lin Tianwu's hypocrisy; instead, they thought he was sensible.

"Tianwu is right, arguing won't help. Keshan, Keyi, you two stop being stubborn."

Zhang Xiufang nodded in agreement: "That's right, Tianwu is so sensible. Even though they don't recognize you anymore, he's still acting like a jerk here!"

Lin Keshan and Lin Keyi were so angry they almost jumped up and down.

Lin Zhengguo dialed an old friend's number and asked, "How much do you know about Lingyun Group? Why did the fire department withdraw?"

"Old Lin, don't you know? I heard that Mayor Song Gui personally spoke up for the heads of the fire department, health department, and traffic department, and even big shots from the provincial capital have intervened. The Shi family has really messed up this time. Lin Ling's backer is much stronger than you think."

Lin Zhengguo stood there, stunned, and almost dropped his phone.

He hung up the phone, looked up at Zhang Xiufang, and said in a trembling voice, "Song Gui... even big shots from the provincial capital have gotten involved... Lin Ling actually has such a powerful backer?"

Zhang Xiufang opened her mouth, her face full of shock.

"This...how is this possible?"

Lin Tianwu stood to the side, his eyes also filled with disbelief.

He gritted his teeth, thinking to himself: No matter how awesome Lin Ling is, can he be more awesome than President Lu? If I get on President Lu's good side, I'll be much better than him!