The current Elder Wei the Third seemed to be in a state of a tiger fallen from grace, his words lacking their usual force.
"It's nothing, I just missed you after not seeing you for so long. We're old friends, aren't we?"
Lin Guoxiong's tone was calm, as if he were truly conversing with an old friend.
Lin Guoxiong had his back to Lin Yan, so Lin Yan couldn't see his "cheap" father's expression.
Unexpectedly, Elder Wei the Third showed no change in expression upon seeing Lin Guoxiong, his demeanor remaining very calm.
This made Lin Yan somewhat puzzled. Could there be something more between these two? Otherwise, why would they be so composed? Logically, shouldn't this be a case of enemies meeting with fiery eyes?
"Heh, old ghost Lin, don't worry, you won't get any information about the Song family from me."
Elder Wei the Third wore a smiling, tiger-like expression, even managing a smile as he said this, though Lin Yan found it utterly fake.
"Ah Dong, loosen this old fellow's muscles a bit."
Only after hearing this did Lin Guoxiong's expression change slightly.
"Yes, Patriarch!"
Good heavens, seeing this scene, Lin Yan finally understood. It turned out these two were just putting on an act earlier.
Ah Dong's methods were far more ruthless than Li Wei's. He grabbed Elder Wei the Third's arm with one hand and twisted it forcefully. With a "crack," the sound of breaking bones reached the ears of those in the room.
Elder Wei the Third's lips twitched. He was indeed a tough man, managing to suppress any sound from escaping him.
Even Lin Yan had to give him a thumbs-up for this. When he broke his leg in his previous life, although he didn't cry out, he still grimaced in pain. This old fellow was truly capable of enduring.
Endurance was indeed present, but when Ah Dong stepped back, Elder Wei the Third couldn't help but gasp in pain.
"Old ghost Lin, don't worry. Even if our Wei family is finished, the Song family won't let you off the hook easily."
Despite the pain causing him to gasp, Elder Wei the Third's mouth remained as stubborn as ever. In this regard, he was far superior to both Wei Shaoting and Wei Hua.
"Heh, Third Brother, Third Brother, I didn't expect your mouth to still be as foul as it was back then. Ah Dong, cripple all four of his limbs."
Elder Wei the Third was older than Lin Guoxiong, so Lin Guoxiong calling him Third Brother was perfectly appropriate.
Lin Yan felt he had been ruthless enough towards Wei Shaoting, but today he witnessed true ruthlessness.
Physical cruelty was not the real cruelty; psychological blows were the most devastating.
"Third Brother, do you want to know why I was able to find out your Wei family's hiding place?"
"I don't want to know."
Elder Wei the Third was not a fool. Since Lin Guoxiong said it, the reason was bound to be something he couldn't accept.
But what did it matter? Whether he heard it or not was not up to him.
"Your son told me. Your eldest son sold out your youngest son, and your youngest son sold out your entire family."
This statement was a killer blow to the heart. Even a seasoned schemer like Elder Wei the Third couldn't withstand it.
"You!"
His family's century-old foundation destroyed by his two sons, how could he bear it? Elder Wei the Third, in his rage, spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Oh, and I'll tell you something else. I also know where the Song family is hiding. My people are probably heading there now."
The Song family?
Lin Yan, standing nearby, was slightly startled by this. He genuinely didn't know about this; it must have been arranged only tonight.
As for how Lin Guoxiong knew the Song family's hiding place, Lin Yan wasn't surprised at all. The Lin family had a mole within the Song family, which Lin Yan had known about previously.
The reason for the delay in action was to seize the opportune moment to capture them all at once, eliminating any future trouble.
The Wei family's lifeline was gone, and the Song family would soon follow.
These past few days, Lin Yan had finally managed to badger Fu Qingyun for information about the Song family mole.
When he learned of the chosen individual, Lin Yan was also slightly surprised.
Their status wasn't particularly high, but they were considered one of Song Yi's most trusted confidants.
Moreover, it was less of a mole and more of a cooperative relationship. This person wasn't planted by the Lin family but had proactively contacted Lin Guoxiong for money later on.
After a series of provocations, coupled with the physical pain, Elder Wei the Third finally fainted.
Lin Guoxiong had no intention of extracting any information from this old man. He had merely come to provoke him, handed him over to Ah Dong for disposal, and then left the small room with Lin Yan.
Following his "cheap" father out of the room, Lin Yan's perception of Lin Guoxiong underwent a significant shift. As he had anticipated, the head of such a large family had to be extremely ruthless in his actions.
Within a mere six or seven minutes of entering, he had crippled Elder Wei the Third's limbs and also provoked him to the point of spitting blood and fainting, delivering a dual blow to both body and mind.
"Brat, you saw what I said and did just now, right?"
Stopping at a corner outside the racetrack, Lin Guoxiong turned to Lin Yan, who was following behind him.
"I saw."
Lin Yan knew Lin Guoxiong was about to impart some grand wisdom, and he simply needed to listen.
"I let you come in not to see how miserable Elder Wei the Third's fate was, but to let you understand that to lead such a large family, one's heart must be ruthless and cold-blooded."
"In the future, the Lin family's legacy will be passed on to you. Although you have the support of your uncle and aunt, you must also become strong yourself. Only then can you face both internal and external pressures."
The pressure on the head of a wealthy family came not only from external sources but also from within.
Wei Shaoting and Wei Hua were typical examples. The Wei family had their legitimate sons vying for power. While the Lin family didn't have such a phenomenon, if he were to abdicate, Lin Yan would likely face considerable pressure upon taking over.
Lin Guoxiong cared greatly for his son. When Lin Yan was still incompetent, he had cleaned up many of his messes.
Although the majority of people within the family leaned towards Lin Yan, there was a small portion who were different from the norm.
Lin Yan understood these words and nodded silently.
If he were to inherit the Lin family in the future, these were undoubtedly things he would need to learn.
"Also, during this period, you should cultivate your own people. Although Ah Dong and the others will help you, you won't be able to manage without your own foundation in the future."
After a pause, Lin Guoxiong continued.
The father and son chatted for over half an hour into the night. When it was getting late, they prepared to leave. Lin Guoxiong had no intention of staying the night and drove back to the villa directly.