The former, put simply, was for the Lin family, while also giving him an opportunity to show his prowess.
The latter, however, was clearly worried about his own prestige being overshadowed.
Therefore, he planned to use insidious tactics to drive himself out of the Lin family.
As a result, Lü Feng followed with a smile, "Uncle Lin, this matter is not your fault. If it weren't for Lin Hai's instigation, I believe Uncle Lin wouldn't have doubted me."
He skillfully gave Lin Dong an out.
If Lin Dong didn't step down now, when would he?
"Yes, my second son is too deep in his schemes."
Having said that, Lin Dong changed the subject.
"By the way, you mentioned trying to win over the Taitung Group earlier. How exactly are we going to do that?"
"Don't worry about this, Uncle Lin. I have my own ways."
Seeing that Lü Feng was unwilling to reveal his plans in advance,
Lin Dong did not intend to press further.
Firstly, it would seem impolite.
Secondly, this action would clearly indicate that he still doubted Lü Feng.
Now, in order to regain Lü Feng's trust,
Lin Dong's mind raced, and his voice gradually calmed.
"Alright, then this matter is entrusted to you!"
"Alright, Lin Mei, the meal is finished, and I should go and rest. Butler, please arrange the clients I need to meet this afternoon."
The butler immediately nodded upon hearing this.
Then, everyone headed upstairs.
Lin Feng deliberately stayed behind after Lin Dong left.
"Lü Feng, you're quite something!"
As soon as Lin Dong left, the words that had been stuck in his throat poured out like a flood.
"Do you know you scared us to death just now!"
Lin Mei also looked at Lü Feng.
Lü Feng shook his head a few times, a hint of pride on his face, "Didn't I tell you, it's not over until the last moment!"
However, Lin Feng still had some concerns in his heart.
"Lü Feng, speaking of which, you might as well have borrowed my men instead of Lin Hai's. I'm worried Lin Hai will interfere."
If Lü Feng hadn't considered this matter,
He wouldn't have made such a request at that time.
As a result, Lü Feng's eyes and words were laced with a hint of mystery.
"Don't worry, Lin Hai won't. At least on this matter, he'll be powerless to intervene."
Although he didn't know where Lü Feng's confidence came from,
But seeing the certainty in Lü Feng's eyes, Lin Feng's unease lessened considerably.
"If that's the case, sister, I'm leaving too!"
"Mm!"
Lin Mei nodded slightly.
When the entire hall was left with only her and Lü Feng.
*Hooosh!*
Lin Mei's nerves, which had been tense all along, finally relaxed.
Noticing Lin Mei's state, Lü Feng couldn't help but chuckle.
"Lü Feng, why don't we find a place to rest!"
To be honest, for several consecutive days, Lin Mei's heart had been in turmoil.
If her heart wasn't strong, she would have gasped for breath and passed out long ago.
"Alright!"
Lü Feng nodded slightly.
"However, tonight, you have to go somewhere with me."
"Where?"
Lin Mei asked, tilting her head towards Lü Feng.
"Taitung Group!"
"What? Go there again?"
Lin Mei's expression suddenly turned grim.
Had they just escaped a tiger's den only to enter a wolf's lair?
Lin Mei didn't want to see Zhang Yun again, nor did she want Lü Feng to take risks again.
Wouldn't that be courting death?
"Can we not go?"
"Of course not!"
Lü Feng wasn't forcing anyone.
Last time, he had met Zhang Yun with Lin Mei.
This time, if he went alone, Zhang Yun, such an old fox who had cultivated for a thousand years,
Would inevitably become suspicious.
Lü Feng's strategy involved several moves, all aimed at psychological manipulation.
If suspicion arose, how could this person follow his lead?
"Alright then!"
Seeing that she couldn't refuse, Lin Mei could only sigh slightly.
But soon, Lin Mei said, "Alright, let's go and rest first!"
Things would work out when the time came.
She didn't want to worry constantly.
"Where to?"
Lü Feng was not very knowledgeable about such matters and was an outsider.
It was Lin Mei's suggestion to go to the entertainment city last time.
"How about we go soak in a hot spring?"
Being immersed in the warm spring water, all the fatigue would gradually dissipate with the flow of water.
It was indeed a good idea.
"Deal!"
"Then let's go to Zhouge Villa. They have food there too!"
"Mm!"
Lü Feng was not picky about these things.
Moreover, at this moment, compared to these matters, Lü Feng was more concerned about how to act after meeting Zhang Yun.
Time was running out.
Lü Feng didn't need to use his brain; he could tell with his toes.
This Lin Hai would never give up.
This person was definitely plotting something now.
He absolutely couldn't let this person get ahead of him.
Lin Mei went to the garage to get the car, while Lü Feng sat in the car, lost in thought.
The engine roared to life.
Soon, the two arrived at Zhouge Villa.
Zhouge Villa.
Lin Mei booked two semi-open-air hot spring pools.
Faint steam billowed from the surface of the clear water.
Although it wasn't deep autumn yet,
A hint of coolness had already entered the air.
Lü Feng was currently soaking in the hot spring.
This feeling was incredibly comfortable.
Lü Feng had never experienced such a thing on the mountain.
The scenery outside the hot spring pool, though seemingly casual, was actually meticulously arranged.
In a patch of verdant evergreen forest, scattered red maple leaves resembled stars in the dark night sky,
Standing out distinctly.
Gazing at the scenery, layers of drowsiness enveloped Lü Feng.
In addition to the drowsiness, in this semi-dazed, semi-conscious state, he also thought about what words to use when meeting Zhang Yun.
At this moment, his mind was completely empty.
Lü Feng leaned against a man-made concrete tree stump, about to fall asleep.
But just then, at the moment he was about to fall asleep,
A low voice suddenly pierced his ears.
"What are you doing, Lin Mei!"
The hot spring pools Lin Mei had booked were side-by-side, with a metal partition about six feet high in between.
However, by pressing close to the partition and listening carefully, one could still hear the movements next door.
What was this girl up to?
Just as he was about to get up and announce his presence,
At the moment Lü Feng was about to move,
He suddenly heard something amiss in the voice.
The voice clearly belonged to a middle-aged man.
Judging the direction carefully, Lü Feng realized it wasn't coming from Lin Mei's side.
It really was!
Lü Feng patted his head, intending to return to the water.
But just then, a few scattered but piercing words suddenly entered his ear canals.
"Hey, did you know? The assistant from Taitung Group was removed by the Lin family."
"I know that. The Lin family does indeed have a momentum of rising."
Two middle-aged men were discussing Taitung and the Lin family across the metal partition.
"Do you know who did it?"
"I heard it was some young fellow who recently came to the Lin family, Lü Feng!"
"Oh? What's this kid's background? He's got such capabilities!"
"I heard he came down from the mountains."
"From the mountains? *Pfft*, do you think he's Sun Wukong!"