"Dad, I have something I need to tell you."
Lin Dong could see Lin Mei's thoughts at a glance.
"Is it about Lü Feng!"
"Mhm!" Seeing Lin Mei nod, Lin Dong's expression changed, and he continued to ask, "Did the assistant step down?"
This question, though casually uttered, struck Lin Mei like a sharp sword piercing her heart.
Lin Mei's voice was hesitant, "This, this!"
"Then forget it!"
A hint of disappointment flickered across Lin Dong's face. This was the only thing he wanted to hear.
However, he noticed that Lin Mei still had something to say after he spoke.
After all, she was his most beloved youngest daughter.
"Alright!" Enduring the throbbing in his head, Lin Dong changed his tune and nodded, "Then let's go to the dining place first. I'll listen to you."
"Mhm, Dad!"
In the villa's dining room, Lin Dong took his seat at the head of the table.
After taking a sip of soy milk, Lin Mei, impatient, began to speak.
"Dad, listen to me. Actually, the reason why Lü Feng is like this this time, the responsibility doesn't entirely lie with Lü Feng!"
"Not entirely? What do you mean?"
Before Lin Mei could speak,
Lin Dong continued, "You're not going to say that you also have responsibility, are you?"
As he said this, a solemnity gradually replaced the gentle expression on Lin Dong's face.
"I know how you feel about that kid, and I think that kid is good too. But this time, it's not that Dad is being nosy, it's the people below. You have to let me give these people an explanation."
Lin Dong wasn't making excuses.
During this period, not only outside the Lin family, but as far as Lin Dong knew,
Even his subordinates had many criticisms of Lü Feng.
These people were clearly jealous.
Human nature was like this, and Lin Dong understood it very well.
They disliked you when you were down, but feared you when you prospered.
And regarding Lü Feng, most of his subordinates harbored the latter sentiment.
It was fine to have this sentiment, and Lin Dong could have ignored it before.
After all, everything Lü Feng had done along the way had been exceptionally brilliant.
No matter how many grievances his subordinates had, they dared not utter a single word openly.
But this time, it was different. Those people were likely watching closely.
As a result, after a brief pause, Lin Dong continued, "Lin Mei, you probably don't understand human relationships and strategies yet."
Hearing this, Lin Mei realized that Lin Dong clearly didn't intend to give her a chance to continue.
If she didn't clarify the situation now, she might never have another opportunity.
Lin Mei simply interrupted before Lin Dong could finish.
"Dad, I know that in your heart, I've always been a child. Indeed, in business, there are many immature aspects to me. But this time, Dad, it's real. You have to believe me, Lü Feng was framed."
Lin Dong was stunned.
His mind raced.
If he could find a reason, he could give the people below an explanation.
With this thought, Lin Dong changed his original intention.
He decided to listen.
"You say he was harmed, by whom?"
Lin Mei took a deep breath and was about to speak.
At that moment, a voice came from the doorway.
"I heard everything. I think, Lin Mei, I'm going to be the wicked villain again this time. Am I right?"
Lin Hai slowly walked in from outside, approached the table, picked up an egg tart, took a bite, and then his wandering eyes finally settled on Lin Mei's face.
Her thoughts exposed, Lin Mei's mouth instantly felt as if it had been invaded by an extremely strong cold wave, and for a moment, she could only tremble, unable to utter a single word.
Before Lin Mei could speak, Lin Hai chuckled and spoke first.
"It seems my sister and I always think exactly alike. Lin Mei, tell me, what kind of excuse are you planning to arrange for me!"
This girl was definitely going to use him as a scapegoat.
Moreover, yesterday Lin Hai had gone to see Zhang Yun. Even if he didn't know if Lin Mei had informants at Taidong Group, he could guess that Lin Mei would definitely use this matter as an excuse.
Thus, from the moment Lin Mei woke up, came to the living room, and then to the dining room, Lin Hai had been stealthily following her from a discreet blind spot.
Lin Hai had heard the entire conversation between Lin Mei and Lin Dong just now.
To try and compete with me is simply overestimating your abilities!
Seeing Lin Mei's silence, Lin Hai continued, "Little sister Lin Mei, you speak. After all, currently, regarding Taidong Group, Lü Feng and I are on the same side. Whatever reason you give, I can accept it!"
Lin Mei had intended to relay the information she had obtained from Liu He to Lin Dong, word for word.
But she hadn't expected Lin Hai to get there first.
And once he spoke,
This fellow had seized the initiative.
No matter how she spoke afterwards, no matter how detailed or vivid her account, it would likely be useless.
Lin Mei couldn't help but resent herself for not escaping Lin Hai's surveillance.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Mei shook her head. "Second Brother, I'm not as despicable as you think. I'm saying that someone in the Lin family tipped off Zhang Yun. Otherwise, why would Lü Feng be like this?"
After Lin Mei finished speaking, her bright eyes, like daggers, fixed on Lin Hai.
Lin Hai understood Lin Mei's meaning.
But since she hadn't named anyone and deliberately avoided being explicit,
Lin Hai decided to pretend to be oblivious.
"Little sister Lin Mei, our Lin family actually has such a person. Do you know who it is? Find this person, and then Dad will have an explanation for the subordinates."
"This!" Lin Mei was cornered by Lin Hai's words and could only shake her head.
Seeing this, Lin Hai said, "How about this, since this person is so detestable, I think they definitely cannot stay in the Lin family. I will go and investigate now. If I find this person, I will immediately expel them from the Lin family to vent Lü Feng and your anger!"
With that, Lin Hai stood up and looked at Lin Dong, "Dad, I'll go and do it now!"
Whether it was good or bad, everything had been said by Lin Hai. Lin Mei, despite having a mouth and a head full of words,
Was like a teapot with a clogged spout from tea stains.
Her mind was full of things, but there was no room for her to express or elaborate.
After sitting in her seat for a moment, Lin Mei reluctantly stood up.
"Dad, I've said what I needed to say. I'll leave now too!"
Lin Dong waved his hand and took a sip of congee.
Leaving the dining room, Lin Mei's usually calm eyes were instantly filled with rage.
"Lin Hai, you just wait!"