Lin Shiheng was petty, held grudges, and had deep scheming. It would be strange if he woke up and didnât seek revenge on him.
Lin Guangheng resented him. Why did Lin Shiheng have to go to a government institution where I couldn't intervene? Otherwise, I wouldn't have stayed still that year.
Miss Zhang couldnât bear to see her boyfriend like this, so she took hold of him and said, âI have an idea. Why donât you host a banquet and take me with you? Even if Lin Shiheng is capable, he wonât be able to snatch me away. When you see him in a miserable state, youâll know how vulnerable he truly is.â
Miss Zhang spoke with confidence. She was attractive, had a good figure, and was publicly known as Lin Shihengâs fiancee. Being intimate with the older brother of her fiance in front of him would undoubtedly provoke Lin Shiheng.
She wanted to help her boyfriend regain his standing and let him witness firsthand that Lin Shiheng was just an ordinary person.
Being comforted by his girlfriend, Lin Guangheng, though still uncertain, accepted her suggestion.
It had been a month of tasteless meals for him, and if he didnât find out even a little about Lin Shihengâs plans, he feared that he would torture himself to death before Lin Shiheng made a move.
âOkay.â
Lin Guangheng gritted his teeth. âWeâll host a banquet and invite him over.â
On the day of the banquet, Lin Guanghengâs face seemed fine, and standing beside him was Miss Zhang, dressed in a beautiful gown, looking stunning.
As people entered and greeted them with smiles, their expressions changed immediately after passing by, whispering to those around them, âI heard that they invited Lin Shiheng. Do you think they are flaunting their success so openly?â
âHard to say. They finally managed to take control of the Lin family and secure their position. Itâs probably also a way to show off.â
âBut isnât there still an engagement between Zhangâs family and Lin Shiheng?â
âWell, in this day and age, even married couples can get divorced, let alone engaged ones. Besides, both patriarchs from the two families are no longer around. Who can control them?"
âI wonder how Lin Shiheng will feel when he sees his fiancee and his older brother together.â
As they were discussing, Lin Guangheng, who was smiling and greeting people, suddenly stiffened his smile and stared straight at the entrance.
Lin Shiheng had arrived.
He didnât bother concealing his intention to steal the limelight. He was dressed strikingly, and even after a year of cryogenic sleep, his handsome appearance remained intact, perhaps even more spirited and handsome than Lin Guangheng remembered.
âMr. Wang, long time no see.â
âHello, hello.â
âOh, Mr. Liu, itâs been a year, and you look so prosperous.â
He greeted everyone around with a cheerful smile as he walked in, completely ignoring Lin Guangheng and Miss Zhang standing in front of the main entrance.
Lin Guangheng was initially taken aback, followed by a flood of embarrassment engulfing his entire mind.
Even at this point, Lin Shiheng dared to look down on me!
Miss Zhang felt a similar mix of emotions. She had always been aware of her good looks and had quite a few admirers in her social circle. She was initially satisfied with Lin Shiheng, a young talent, as her fiance. But Lin Shiheng, instead of being a responsible chairman, chose to freeze himself and leave her hanging. It was no wonder she helped Lin Guangheng seize power.
She felt justified and even imagined how she would proudly respond if Lin Shiheng questioned her, telling him how his own foolishness gave them an opportunity, and so on.
But to her surprise, Lin Shiheng didnât even glance at her, as if he regarded her as transparent, casually passing by.
Miss Zhangâs face turned red with anger, and she called out to him, âLin Shiheng!â
Lin Shiheng pretended not to hear and leisurely picked up a delicate piece of cake, taking a bite.
This kind of banquet had exquisite and visually appealing food, but unfortunately, most of the attendees didnât know how to appreciate it. They wandered around with their wine glasses, bored to the core.
Seeing him in this state, Miss Zhang became even angrier, âWhy did my grandfather ever agree to place me in an engagement to someone like you, Lin Shiheng? Since youâre here, let me tell you on behalf of the Zhang family that Iâm breaking off the engagement with you!â
The laughter of the onlookers, who seemed to be engaged in conversation, abruptly stopped.
After being insulted to this extent, if Lin Shiheng still tolerated it, it wouldnât be like his previous style.
Feeling the gazes of those around him focused on him, Lin Shiheng shrugged and reluctantly turned away.
It wasnât about patience; he simply didnât want to waste his words on someone destined to fail.
âFine, since Miss Zhang has spoken, and there are so many senior figures from the business world here, I, Lin Shiheng, declare the annulment of my engagement with Miss Zhang.â
âI wish Miss Zhang and my brother a harmonious and fruitful life together in prison. May they have many children."
Lin Guanghengâs body stiffened, and his first reaction was, âHere it comes, this cunning bastard surely has a backup plan."
Miss Zhang was taken aback. âWhat do you mean by that?â
Sitting comfortably on the sofa with the cake in hand, Lin Shiheng spoke in a leisurely manner, âBrother, youâre so fond of the Lin family. The moment I announce my cryo-sleep, you immediately use every means to take control of the Lin family. Why donât you consider why I, who was doing just fine, would give it up to you?"
Lin Guangheng clenched his fists tightly, staring at him intently. âWhat do you know?!â
âOur father excelled in the art of playing with women his whole life, but as he grew old, managing the company became beyond his capabilities. The Lin family has external troubles and internal turmoil. It may look prosperous, but itâs rotten to the core. As for me, I have self-awareness. I know I canât save it, so I simply wonât. Brother, you wanted it, right? Iâm giving it to you. By the way, is Gao Zhu useful? Heâs my most capable subordinate.â
Lin Guanghengâs face turned pale, âYou did it on purpose!â
Assistant Gao used to be under Lin Shihengâs command. When Lin Shiheng was put into cryostasis, Gao immediately switched sides and joined Lin Guanghengâs camp as the companyâs second-in-command. He helped Lin Guangheng with advice and strategies, as well as collected scattered shares from various sources to ensure that his shares barely surpassed Lin Shihengâs, allowing him to claim the position of chairman.
âYou deliberately gave up the company, you set a trap for me! Lin Shiheng, how can you be so disgusting?â
âHumph, if you think Iâm disgusting, then Iâll be disgusting.â
Lin Shiheng shrugged indifferently, picked up an orange from the table, peeled it, and casually continued speaking in a patronizing tone...
âIf I remember correctly, there was a major project under negotiation for a period of 3 years when I entered cryostasis, right? Brother, you just gained control of the company and were eager to achieve results, so you secured that project, didnât you? You shuffled funds, and while you managed to deceive others, can you deceive me, the former chairman?â
He paid no heed to how many people might overhear his words or how many would seize the opportunity to benefit from the news about Lin Corporation. He finished peeling the orange, ate it, and extended his hand to Lin Guangheng, clenching his fist, âIn the end, Lin Corporation... will go... bang!! Everything will disappear.â
âHahaha, Brother, youâve been on guard against me for the past month, haven't you? Donât worry, I havenât done anything. Iâm a law-abiding citizen. How could I secretly plot against you? I didnât have to do anything. I just had to quietly watch you bring down Lin Corporation."
âSeems like you also involved the Zhang family, right? Unfortunately, even the Zhang family canât cover up such a huge loss. Both of your families will probably meet in jail.â
Zhang Miss turned her head in disbelief and looked at her boyfriend. When she saw Lin Guanghengâs pale face, she widened her eyes and exclaimed, âLin Guangheng! You kept this from me too!"
âI didnât I just wanted some time to sort things out. I can handle it... I can...â
âHmm, if I hadnât woken up, maybe you could indeed.â
Lin Shiheng spat out the orange seeds and wore an expression of indifference, as if he were merely watching a spectacle unfold, âBut who made your girlfriend provoke me? You see, Iâm too straightforward. When someone provokes me, I canât help but let some company secrets slip out. I guess the stock prices will drop, wonât they? Brother, you spent almost all your money to consolidate your shares and become the chairman. Unfortunately, all the shares you painstakingly accumulated have turned into nothing but bubbles. Oh, it breaks my heart just thinking about it. I really feel sorry for you, Brother.â
Lin Guanghengâs eyes were bloodshot, and he glared at Lin Shiheng who was lazily leaning on the sofa, clutching his heart in a âso painful, so painfulâ gesture. He wished he could bite his younger brother to death in a few mouthfuls.
âYou did it on purpose!! Lin Shiheng, I'll sue you!! You deliberately set a trap for me, it was you!!!â
âI havenât done anything.â
Lin Shiheng shrugged his shoulders, âWith all the elders present, please be judge for me. Due to my poor health, I had to sleep in cryostasis for a year. During that year, my brother here took over my company, had an affair with my fiancee, and occupied the old mansion our Father left me. And now, he has the audacity to blame me.â
Lin Guanghengâs body trembled with anger, âAssistant Gao! Assistant Gao is your man! You made him harm me!â
âWhatâs yours and mine? Iâm the chairman, and heâs my assistant. Brother, when youâre the chairman, heâs your assistant. He listened to your instructions to consolidate the shares. How would that harm you? Brother, your attitude wonât do. You take credit for the good things and make your subordinates take the blame for the bad things. In the future, no one will be willing to work for you.â
âOh, wait.â
He smirked and raised an eyebrow at Lin Guangheng, âAlmost forgot, Brother, you're going to jail. Iâm afraid for the next 20 years, no one will help you.â
After saying that, he brushed off the nonexistent dust from his clothes and stood up.
âAlright, Iâve had enough of this spectacle. Iâll take my leave. Everyone, 3 years ago, I registered a company called Yangchen. it has achieved some success in these 3 years. In the future, I hope everyone can support and cooperate with us."
There was a moment of silence in the surroundings.
Indeed, Yangchen was a new company that emerged 3 years ago. It had substantial capital and showed no mercy in its actions. In just one year, it had established a firm foothold and continued to grow stronger.
They never imagined that it would turn out to be Lin Shihengâs company.
Could it be that Lin Shiheng had planned to leave the Lin family and go solo 3 years ago? Then, a year ago, he suddenly announced that he would enter cryostasis, which gave his elder brother, Lin Guangheng, the opportunity to seize control of Lin Corporation. Perhaps he had long had a plan in mind.
He was simply leading Lin Guangheng down a path of no return step by step.
Lin Guangheng also realized this. With a pale face, he collapsed to the ground.
For an entire year, he had been trembling in fear, only to discover that he had fallen into a pit long ago.
He was finished, Lin Corporation was finished, and even Zhang Corporation wouldnât fare well.
And Lin Shiheng, who had stepped on him to gain fame, would also try to avoid confrontation with those shrewd old foxes in the business world, lest he end up like Lin Guangheng.
Cutting off the roots and using oneâs predicament to warn others.
A year had passed, and Lin Shihengâs methods were still as disgusting as ever.
Lin Shiheng had indeed fought a beautiful battle, and the benefit he gained from it was that few dared to offend him afterward. He wasnât the type to monopolize everything. When there were benefits, he shared them. After making the company grow, he took a step back, obtained shares, and traveled around with his mother, enjoying nature and relaxation.
Hu Ziminâs health was obtained through points exchange, which extended her lifespan compared to ordinary people. She lived to be 101 years old before peacefully passing away in her sleep.
After her departure, Lin Shiheng sat on the rocking chair where his mother used to lie down, but he didnât feel much sadness in his heart.
When people grow old, they must eventually depart.
Fortunately, he had been filial to his mother throughout her life, living comfortably until she peacefully passed away.
However, now that his only family member had left, he felt a sense of loneliness.
In his solitude, Lin Shiheng pondered for a moment, then closed his eyes.
[System.]
[Master, Iâm here.]
[Let's go to the next world.]
THE END
Translator
Well... this has been a fun ride.
I canât believe I have been working on this book for around 4 years now. There have been many ups and downs, and a lot of times where I almost wanted to give up. I learned a lot in the process of doing the translation for this book, from completely knowing nothing, to almost knowing a few things now. XD
Thank you everyone that stuck with reading this good book from start to finish with me. Please take a gander at my other translating projects if you have time.
Sincerely,
Alex
Editor
This is one of the first books I started with and it has been a long journey, but now that itâs finished I kinda feel a lil sad and also surprised to realize Iâm gonna miss the lukewarm Lin Shiheng 9
Thank you for staying with us <3
Love,
Luffy
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