Lin Mei stared intently.
Seeing Tang Shengtang remain silent, she was about to speak up and add a sentence.
"Mr. Tang, I never expected such a thing to happen today. I never imagined Lü Feng would go this far; he's truly out of line. But since it has already happened, perhaps we should postpone it for a few days!"
However, before she could finish, Tang Shengtang's voice miraculously cut in.
"Regarding such matters, I, Tang Shengtang, express my regret."
"But since we are here to seek fortune, I hope President Lin can distinguish between the primary and secondary objectives."
Lin Mei's expression grew colder.
What good would distinguishing between primary and secondary objectives do?
Could you conjure up a contract out of thin air?
As Lin Mei pondered, Lin Dong stepped forward.
"Mr. Tang, I, Lin, have been in the business world for many years. I have integrity and credibility."
Having said this, Lin Dong raised his head abruptly.
His eyes met Tang Shengtang's directly: "Mr. Tang, if you have any good suggestions, please do share them."
Tang Shengtang had been waiting for this very statement, and moreover, he had already anticipated that Lü Feng would likely not give up.
After a brief pause, he said in a low voice, "It's rare to have President Lin's understanding. Since that's the case, it's just as well for us to proceed with this supplementary agreement first."
"We have reviewed this supplementary agreement before. It bears the confirmation seal."
As he spoke, *pa ta*.
A crisp sound came from Tang Shengtang's fingertip.
The assistant standing behind immediately stepped forward, and a supplementary agreement was placed on the table before the two of them.
The businessmen present, who had thought the day's proceedings were doomed,
Seeing this, they couldn't help but show surprise, but more so, admiration.
This Tang Shengtang was truly remarkable.
Zhang Ke couldn't help but murmur to himself, clearly, this person had foreseen the situation today.
"Good, excellent!"
From within the crowd, one person first joined in the cheering.
Before long, this voice gradually evolved into a wave of applause.
"Brother Lin, you must thank Boss Tang today. Boss Tang's foresight is truly meticulous."
Zhang Ke slowly stepped forward, his eyes scanning back and forth between the two.
Lin Mei and Lin Feng, separated by the cold air, exchanged glances.
It's over, it's truly over this time!
Lin Feng's heart plummeted into an abyssal ice cave.
He had thought his move would buy them some time, but he never expected his plan to be as if it had already been leaked, as if it had reached Tang Shengtang's ears.
"What do we do now?"
Lin Mei's gaze, cast across the distance, clearly conveyed this very meaning.
What could Lin Feng do?
He was already at a loss.
At this moment, he could only place his last hope on Lü Feng.
But when Lin Feng noticed that the two had finally signed, and Lü Feng had not appeared,
His last sliver of hope was extinguished.
Lin Feng knew that, most likely, Lü Feng was also out of options.
The venue concluded with signatures and champagne.
Tang Shengtang politely escorted Lin Dong downstairs to his car. Only after the latter disappeared from his sight did he curve his lips into a sinister smile.
Meanwhile, Lin Mei, sitting in the car following Lin Dong, at Lin Feng's urging, immediately called Lü Feng.
Lin Mei was seething with anger.
While waiting for the call to connect, she said in a low voice, "This Lü Feng, why is he faltering at such a critical moment!"
Lin Feng, as a man who had just experienced the current atmosphere firsthand, was more understanding of Lü Feng.
"Lin Mei, don't rush. Ask clearly first."
However, Lin Mei was inherently more emotional and couldn't be bothered with such details.
"Brother, what is there to clarify? Right now, all I know clearly is that Father has indeed signed."
*Dudu!*
A series of busy signals came from the other end of the phone, followed by an automatic hang-up.
"He's not picking up."
As a result, Lin Mei's mind was filled with countless speculations.
"Could this Lü Feng have run off?"
Lin Mei even muttered to herself.
But she quickly shook her head.
Although she was filled with anger towards Lü Feng at the moment, Lü Feng wouldn't have reached that point so quickly, would he?
Seeing Lin Mei's thoughts spiraling out of control, Lin Feng, worried that further speculation might lead to complications, quickly said, "Let's wait for now. If he's just temporarily occupied, let's go to the villa first."
Back at the villa.
Lin Dong had already begun urging the various groups to transfer funds to Zhouge Group.
Not only that, after arranging these matters,
He even had the butler invite Lin Feng and Lin Mei, as well as Lin Hai, to the dining room.
Seated at the head of the table, Lin Dong was full of high spirits. Although he was already in his twilight years, his aura and demeanor were no different from those of spirited youths.
"Everyone, everyone, I've asked you all here today, and I'm sure you already know why."
Among the group, besides Lin Dong,
Lin Hai was the happiest.
Hearing this, Lin Hai could no longer contain himself: "Father has fired the first shot in taking down Zhouge Group today. Before long, Zhouge Group will likely become the next Taitai!"
On the surface, it sounded like nothing special.
But in reality, it was the height of flattery.
Boosted by such praise, and already confident in Zhouge Group and his own plan,
Lin Dong, though seated on a chair in the dining room, felt his spirit already soaring.
Lin Feng and Lin Mei were in no position to say much at the moment.
But even if they remained silent, Lin Dong couldn't hold back.
"What's wrong with you two today? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Dong's eyes shot out like searchlights.
Lin Feng immediately shook his head, "No, Father, we're fine."
But before he could finish, Lin Dong interrupted, "Fine?"
These small matters could not escape Lin Dong's keen observation.
"I know something is wrong. When we signed today, that matter, I don't think it was solely Lü Feng's idea."
His words pierced through Lin Mei and Lin Feng's thoughts, leaving them both in silence.
Realizing he had hit the mark.
*Hmph, hmph!*
Lin Dong let out a cold laugh.
Lin Hai, standing by, was overjoyed, anticipating a good show.
Originally, he had been delighted upon hearing the news of Lin Dong signing.
Now, before he had to make his own move, he could enjoy some entertainment, which was naturally even better.
Thus, he couldn't help but chime in.
"Lin Mei, Lin Feng, if you ask me, you're not wrong, but you're too reliant on experience. Look, the money has already been transferred, and no problems have arisen, have they? That Tang Shengtang indeed has ulterior motives, but what he thinks and what he does are two different things. Am I right?"
At this moment, Lin Mei's ears were about to explode.
"Can you just stop talking?"
However, at this point, Lin Dong and Lin Hai were in complete agreement.
Hearing this, Lin Dong's originally gentle expression suddenly became stern.
"Lin Mei, what's wrong with you? I think you need to stay at home and reflect for a while. Lü Feng, that young man, is good, but you also need to have your own judgment. Everyone has their own selfish motives, don't you understand?"