Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 241 The Lin Family's Secret

Lu Huai sensed Lin Zhiqing's trust in him, and a smile appeared on his face:
"Ah Qing, thank you."

"I should thank you more." Lin Zhiqing nodded, not dwelling on the matter too much.

Lu Huai had done her a great favor today, and it was a bit unfair for him to thank her for no reason.

"Today was truly an accident, and your actions were far too reckless," Lu Huai said, his tone not entirely approving.

He's right; Lin Zhiqing also knows that he's taken a bit of a risk today.

But the situation is dire, and she can only make the choice that is most beneficial to the present moment.

However… Lin Zhiqing felt a headache coming on when she thought about the mess left in Huafu:

“You should be the one who entered the warehouse before me today, but one of the warehouse doors was unlocked and the window was loose.”

"If we want to wrap things up, it might be a bit troublesome."

Before Lu Huai could speak, Yun Feng beside him said excitedly, "Miss Zhiqing, you don't need to worry about this. My young master has already taken care of it."

Lin Zhiqing raised an eyebrow and looked at Lu Huai: "Hmm? You've already calculated it?"

"Don't worry, the person in charge is one of my men. He'll take care of things for me." Lu Huai didn't hide anything from Lin Zhiqing.

Manager?

Lin Zhiqing reviewed the steward's actions in his mind, and after thinking about it this way, he could understand it.

Apart from a few officials, the Hua family was undoubtedly the most powerful force in Bianliang.

The Hua family were merchants, and the manager was undoubtedly a very important position among them.

It was no easy feat for Lu Huai to place his own people in this position.

Lin Zhiqing had only known that Lu Huai was meticulous and skilled in mathematics, but she never expected that he could extend his reach to Bianliang.

Such skill is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"In that case, I'm relieved." Lin Zhiqing breathed a slight sigh of relief.

“I have discussed business with the Hua family. If word gets out about what happened today, it won’t be good.”

"You're going to move your perfume business from the capital to Bianliang?" Lu Huai put the cylinder away.

“That’s right.” Lin Zhiqing nodded. “The capital city is no longer suitable for the Lin family.”

At this point, a thought struck her.

How did Lu Huai know that he was in the perfume business?
Seemingly sensing Lin Zhiqing's confusion, Yun Feng chuckled, "Miss Zhiqing, although my young master is busy traveling, he always thinks of you..."

"Cough cough!"

Lu Huai coughed twice, interrupting Yun Feng, and gave him a threatening look.

Yun Feng was about to say something, but after receiving a look from Lu Huai, he changed his words completely:
“My young master has always been thinking about the Lin family, that’s right, the Lin family!”

Lin Zhiqing's lips curved into a smile. Seeing that Lu Huai avoided her gaze, she gently stepped forward and pushed open the door.

"Yunfeng, please come with me to take Lin Jingya back to the Lin family. I still need to go to the Hua residence later. My grandfather and cousin will be worried about me since I haven't been home for a long time."

“No problem.” Yun Feng slapped the table, stood up nimbly, picked up Lin Jingya, and followed behind Lin Zhiqing.

Lu Huai stood up and said, "Wait a moment, I'll take you there."

"Isn't the Ministry of Revenue busy tonight?" Lin Zhiqing smiled. "I can go there myself. I've already toured Bianliang City these past few days, so I can find the general location."

"My task is complete." A smile appeared between Lu Huai's brows, as if he was in a good mood: "The rest will be taken care of by others."

After saying that, he stepped out of the room before Lin Zhiqing could refuse.

When Lin Zhiqing mentioned other people in the Ministry of Revenue, he inevitably thought of the imperial court and the royal family.

She knew that Lu Huai's previous actions in helping the Lin family overturn their case went against the original intentions of the royal family.

She recalled what Lu Huai had told her before: helping the Lin family was to help someone see things more clearly. Now, she was actually quite curious.

So she quickly caught up with him: "If you're alright, that's for the best. I have a question. You said you wanted some people to see things clearly."

"Hmm." Lu Huai naturally hadn't forgotten, and he responded softly.

"How is it now? Have you achieved your goal?" Lin Zhiqing continued to press.

As time passed, the moon rose.

The soft moonlight shone on her face, giving her an extra layer of radiance.

Recalling the scene of "negotiating" with Lin Zhiqing that day, Lu Huai looked away and smiled: "Guess."

He rarely joked with Lin Zhiqing.

“I guess… I did, because before coming to Bianliang, I went to the Lu family and visited Uncle Lu.” Lin Zhiqing answered readily.

Lu Huai was not surprised that Lin Zhiqing had guessed his purpose.

"Good, you got it right. You've always been very smart." He didn't hold back his praise for Lin Zhiqing.

Yun Feng, who was following closely behind, rolled his eyes. No, why did he feel a little superfluous?
Fortunately, the conversation did not last long.

When Lin Zhiqing and his party arrived at the Lin family home, Lin Qingshan had already returned home.

Upon seeing Lu Huai, he was somewhat surprised and even frowned slightly.

However, the action only lasted for a moment, and Lin Zhiqing pretended that she had not seen anything.

After listening to her explain the cause and course of events, Lin Qingshan still thanked Lu Huai profusely.

Of course, the topic they inevitably discussed was Lu Huai's father, Lu Zhen.

According to Lin Qingshan, Lu Zhen was a gentleman, and even Lu Huai only had seven-tenths of Lu Zhen's integrity.

Hmm... Lin Zhiqing thought of how Lu Zhen ate barbecue a few days ago and felt that this statement was questionable.

Lu Huai handled the situation with ease, neither embarrassing his father nor boasting excessively, and even showing concern for Lin Qingshan.

Lin Qingshan seemed to like Lu Huai very much.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a long time, but as it was getting late, Lu Huai, being a polite person, quickly took his leave.

Seeing Lu Huai leave, Lin Qingshan's expression instantly turned serious.

Lin Zhiqing seemed to have a premonition. She had felt that her grandfather's reaction was not right just now, and Lin Qingshan's behavior now confirmed her thoughts.

Sensing something was wrong, she spoke up immediately: "Grandfather, why do you look so upset? Has something happened to my cousin?"

Seeing that Lin Yangyang was not there, her speculations inevitably extended to this point, and she felt somewhat worried.

After seeing her grandfather shake his head and say that he had already sent someone to inform Lin Yangyang to return from the Hua residence, her worries gradually subsided, and she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

But the next second, Lin Qingshan spoke again, his voice carrying a controlled calmness: "Qing'er, how much do you know about the Lin family's affairs?"

"How many points?" Lin Zhiqing didn't react for a moment. What did that mean?
Lin Qingshan's expression was complicated, as if he didn't know how to start the conversation with Lin Zhiqing, and he remained silent for a moment.

Seeing his reaction, Lin Zhiqing's heart sank.

No way, is there something else going on with the Lin family?
Under her questioning gaze, Lin Qingshan's chest heaved slightly, and he subconsciously steadied himself on the table, as if the words he was about to say weighed a ton.

Indeed, just as Lin Zhiqing had expected, Lin Qingshan's next words were quite explosive.

He first inquired about the Ministry of Revenue.

After Lin Zhiqing answered carefully based on her memory.

Lin Qingshan finally spoke:

"Qing'er, the Lin family has always had a secret..."