The Lin family estate was vast, encompassing several villas for accommodation and areas for leisure and recreation.
There was even a fish pond because Lin Chaoyang enjoyed fishing.
As the new son-in-law of the Lin family, Su Yu had thoroughly experienced what it meant to be pampered these past few days.
The Lin family boasted the finest private chefs in the country, adept at all eight major cuisines. They also had complete amenities including bartenders, drink specialists, and even masseurs.
It was truly a life of being waited on hand and foot, with every meal being different from the last.
Although he had lived this way in the Lin family before, his mindset had changed. Now, he was a "Lin family son-in-law" in the truest sense, a part of the family, and eating their "soft rice" felt even more deserved.
Dinner time.
Today, Chen Rong had prepared "Stewed Old Hen with Yam," "Grilled Oysters with Garlic," "Goji Berry and Lotus Seed Congee," "Stir-fried Eggs with Chives," and various seafood dishes.
However, the more Su Yu looked at the spread, the more he felt something was amiss.
Even someone unfamiliar with dietary therapy could sense the underlying purpose of these dishes.
"Mom, what kind of dishes are you preparing..." Lin Yanyu's pretty face flushed slightly.
"Hehe, to help Xiao Yu nourish his body," Chen Rong said with a smile, handing Su Yu an oyster. "Since you're married, it's only natural to start preparing for the next stage."
With that, she winked at Su Yu.
Lin Chaoyang was more direct: "Xiao Yu, your career and love life are now complete. Hurry up and give us a grandson or granddaughter. Your mother and I are ready to retire and travel with the child."
"Dad, I'm still just a kid!" Lin Yanyu playfully chided.
She and Su Yu had always used protection, as they both felt they were still young and hadn't had enough of their time together as a couple, so they weren't planning on having children yet.
"You're twenty-three, and you call yourself a kid?" Chen Rong retorted, lightly tapping her on the head.
Lin Yanyu rubbed her head and shot Su Yu a wronged glance.
"Cough cough... Actually, having children shouldn't be forced. It should happen naturally. Besides, Yanyu and I are planning a honeymoon. If she gets pregnant, it wouldn't be convenient, and we wouldn't be able to enjoy ourselves fully," Su Yu said, feeling a bit awkward as he ate the oyster.
"Then when are you two going to take over Dynasty Entertainment?" Lin Chaoyang suddenly put pressure on them.
Lin Yanyu pouted, "Dad, you're still so young. Why are you always thinking about retiring? Dynasty Entertainment was founded by you. Are you willing to hand it over to us?"
Lin Chaoyang raised an eyebrow, "Why wouldn't I be willing? You're my only daughter, and Dynasty Entertainment will be yours sooner or later. I've already fulfilled my value, and staying in this position is just wasting time. I've worked hard my whole life, can't I retire early and enjoy our time together?"
"We just got married, and we want to enjoy our time together too..." Lin Yanyu said, turning her lips down.
"If you want to enjoy your time together, have a child soon, then hand these things over to the child, and you can retire too," Chen Rong chimed in, winking at Lin Yanyu again.
Although he was now the Lin family's son-in-law, Su Yu felt it was inappropriate to get involved in such matters. He buried his head in his food, listening to Lin Yanyu and the Lin Chaoyang couple argue.
It had to be said that the Lin family was completely different from other wealthy families, perhaps it was related to Lin Chaoyang having only one daughter, Lin Yanyu.
While others schemed and fought tooth and nail for family fortunes, leading to estrangement between siblings and even feuds between father and son, Lin Chaoyang's sole desire was to retire. Lin Yanyu, on the other hand, was reluctant to take over Dynasty Entertainment, making it seem like a hot potato that the entire family was eager to get rid of.
To achieve this, they even resorted to the absurd idea of having Su Yu have a child early so that he could continue to be "exploited."
It was truly unbelievable!
"Su Su, say something!" Lin Yanyu, unable to win the argument, tugged at Su Yu's arm affectionately.
"Like Dad, I've already fulfilled my value. Am I qualified to retire?" Su Yu quickly waved his hand.
Xinghui Entertainment was now on the right track, with Chen Yong and Zhao Yuan helping to manage it, allowing Su Yu to relax as a hands-off owner.
As for Dynasty Entertainment, Su Yu felt whoever wanted it could have it. He was currently content with enjoying life. When Zhao Yuan called asking for songs, he would simply compose one or two, which was the most comfortable arrangement for him.
"Eat up!"
Lin Yanyu handed Su Yu two more oysters and then ladled him a bowl of goji berry and lotus seed congee.
Su Yu looked at her in surprise.
"Make a baby!"
Lin Yanyu felt that Dynasty Entertainment would eventually fall into her hands. To shed this burden sooner, if she had a child now, she would only be around forty years old in a little over a decade, and then she could pass the responsibility to her child.
The situation was urgent and could not brook delay!
Su Yu's lips twitched, but inwardly, he sighed for his future child.
Even before being born, they were already burdened with so much...
...
After dinner.
Lin Yanyu and Chen Rong were watching television on the sofa.
Su Yu, however, was called by Lin Chaoyang to the courtyard for tea.
"You're really not planning to take over my Dynasty Entertainment?" Lin Chaoyang poured Su Yu a cup of tea.
His original plan was for Su Yu to reach the pinnacle of the domestic entertainment industry and then take over Dynasty Entertainment. That way, Su Yu would not only have Xinghui Entertainment but also Dynasty Entertainment.
With control of two major companies, he would undoubtedly dominate the domestic entertainment scene, with no other company being able to surpass him.
However, as time went on, Lin Chaoyang increasingly sensed Su Yu's reluctance to take over Dynasty Entertainment.
"Dad, what do you think a person lives for?" Su Yu asked suddenly, taking a sip of his tea.
"To be above others, of course!" Lin Chaoyang replied without hesitation.
It was this belief that had driven him to start from scratch and become the chairman of the largest entertainment company in the domestic industry.
"My thoughts are different from yours..." Su Yu smiled and shook his head. After a pause, he continued, "What I value more now is family, love, and friendship, and I cherish these things deeply."
He had, in a sense, lived another life. In his previous life, he was an orphan with few friends. But this life had filled all his regrets.
After achieving his professional dreams, he now wished to have tea and chat with a few good friends and explore the world's wonders with the one he loved.
"You see things more clearly than this old man..." Lin Chaoyang chuckled and shook his head, then sighed. "In this life of mine, for the sake of Dynasty Entertainment, I neglected family, love, and friendship. However, I have a good wife who has always silently accompanied me. Although my daughter is a bit rebellious, her little tricks are still within my grasp. Your thoughts are not wrong. It's enough to have reached the summit. Standing here forever ultimately brings only loneliness. In life, cherishing those around you is the correct choice."
Su Yu remained silent, took another sip of tea, and nodded.
"The International Film Festival awards ceremony is coming up soon, isn't it?" Lin Chaoyang asked.
"We're leaving tomorrow," Su Yu replied with a smile.
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