Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 73: What a plan to seize power!
"Of course there is a difference." Lin Zhiqing did not miss the unnatural look that flashed across Lin Congli's face.

Second Grandpa leaned forward. Although he was wearing white clothes, there were some yellow mud spots around his shoes.

It was obvious that he had rushed back after hearing the news.

Lin Congli and the fourth master were both wearing casual clothes. The fact that the three of them could get together must have been something they had discussed in advance.

She then said, "If it was my uncle who made the request, then I must have violated the ancestral system and broken the rules."

"After all, uncle is the most disciplined person and will definitely not wrongly accuse me."

Hearing Lin Zhiqing's flattering words, Lin Congli touched his nose unconsciously, leaned back slightly, and pursed his lips, which was a sign of lack of confidence.

Lin Zhiqing observed his actions and became more certain of his inner thoughts: "If this is what Second Grandpa thinks, then I will ask him."

"As far as I know, the Lin family's assets don't include a clinic. What kind of help can Second Grandfather's people provide me?"

Her voice was so clear that it was impossible to ignore it.

Second Grandfather frowned, his eyes turned up, and his nose shrank. "I have managed the Lin family's business for over forty years. I can't say I've done everything right, but I can say it's well organized."

"You're still young, and managing a clinic is difficult. I'm sending someone to assist you, for your own good."

"Your marriage to Prince Jiang will be on the agenda in a year. During these days, you should follow my people and learn the ways of a housekeeper."

After hearing these words, a sarcastic smile appeared on Lin Zhiqing's lips. What a good plan.

The assistants take orders from the second grandfather. If they enter Jianxin Hall, they will still be the nominal owner of Jianxin Hall, but the actual controller will be the second grandfather.

Secondly, if anyone saw anything wrong in the clinic, Lin Zhiqing would definitely be blamed.

The Lin family did not dare to offend those high-ranking officials, so they could only reject them first.

But if those people find me and I refuse them, it will have nothing to do with the Lin family.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing shook his head: "I appreciate Second Grandpa's kindness, but I have already found a few people, so you don't have to worry about it."

Second Grandpa sighed, a sad expression on his face: "Qing'er, your attitude really makes me feel disappointed. Could I possibly harm you?"

"Of course, Second Grandfather wouldn't harm me, but you're often away on long journeys, and you can't get involved in what's happening in Shengjing."

"I didn't embezzle the money from the Lin family's account to open my clinic. Instead, it was funded by the old lady of the Bachelor's Mansion and Minister Bai."

"Including them, there are too many people in charge of my clinic, so there is no need to trouble you, Second Grandpa."

Lin Zhiqing spoke clearly, and every word and action expressed one thing: he wanted to be in charge of the clinic, no way!

After hearing this, Second Grandpa still had a smile on his face, but his hands were tightly placed on the armrests of the chair.

How could he not hear that Lin Zhiqing brought up the two big issues of the Bachelor's Mansion and Minister Bai, which was clearly a warning to him.

Although everyone knew that the Bachelor's Mansion and Minister Bai would not interfere in the affairs of a small medical clinic, the two plaques were still there.

Within a day, everyone in Shengjing City would know that Lin Zhiqing had won the favor of the old lady of the Bachelor's Mansion and had cured the eyes of Minister Bai's daughter.

Just because of the reputation of these two people, it is really difficult for the Lin family to intervene.

Although he knew it clearly in his mind, Second Grandpa still felt a little unwilling.

After all, he had already inquired that Lin Zhiqing had treated two people in total and the remuneration he received was twice the money he earned from traveling far away.

With such a lucrative job, who wouldn't want to get in and take a sip of blood? Seeing Lin Zhiqing's resolute attitude, Second Grandpa knew that it was useless to play dumb, so he looked at Lin Congli, wanting him to put pressure on Lin Zhiqing.

Seeing what he was thinking, Lin Zhiqing also turned his gaze to Lin Congli.

Lin Congli's throat moved, and after a long while he finally spoke: "Zhiqing's words make sense. In that case, we won't interfere with your clinic. However, if it gets out, it will be the Lin family's property after all..."

"Uncle, since you are worried, let my cousin come over to help." Lin Zhiqing interrupted Lin Congli.

After all, their conversation today involved issues of interest, and no one else was present.

"Ridiculous!" Lin Congli pursed his lips into a slit. "Your cousin works for the imperial court. How could he have the time to help out at your clinic?"

"From what I know, my cousin is not valued in the Ministry of Personnel. You could even say he's being marginalized. So, why not come to the clinic and treat patients with me? Who knows, you might even meet some noble person."

"Even if I can't, I can still make more money."

Lin Congli frowned tightly and leaned forward a little. This action represented a suppressive behavior, indicating that he wanted to control the current topic:

"I had a hard time getting Shi'an into the Ministry of Personnel. He only has martial arts skills, and it would be a waste of his talent if he went to an ordinary clinic."

"Besides, there are only Cong Yan and I in the court. We are a little weak. There is no need to discuss this matter further."

Lin Congli and Lin Congyan were both marginal figures in the court, especially Lin Zhiqing's fourth uncle Lin Congyan, who was a civil servant and was even less valued.

The reason why Lin Congli tried his best to get Lin Shi'an into the Ministry of Personnel was because he wanted his son to become a successful person.

He placed the burden of reviving the Lin family on his cousin.

But in Lin Zhiqing's opinion, unless they have made great contributions or there are special circumstances, the people above them will definitely not promote the Lin family.

The Lin family thought that by pushing their father out, they could calm the anger of the superiors. As long as the superiors could see the Lin family's loyalty, the Lin family would be able to make a comeback.

But this is a non-existent proposition.

The reason why the Lin family was kept until now was not out of trust, but out of worry, and it also served to demonstrate the generosity of the superiors.

In short, if the Lin family continues like this, they will never be able to make any progress in their lifetime.

And you never know when you might be randomly accused of a crime and uprooted.

Lin Shi'an buried himself in the Ministry of Personnel's studies, but in fact he was doing useless work and the Ministry of Personnel had to use a hard laborer for nothing.

But Lin Zhiqing kept all these things in his heart and did not say them out loud.

She disagreed with Lin Congli's words because after interacting with Lin Shi'an, Lin Zhiqing discovered that he did not like the job in the Ministry of Personnel, and was only insisting on it because of the favors he had gained from Lin Congli.

Otherwise, he would not have taken such a long leave because of his cousin's matter.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing decided to find time to have a good talk with Lin Shian.

If she wants to cultivate new strength for the Lin family, she must start now.

The Lin family is like a towering tree. It appears to be lush and leafy, but in fact, there are many fat insects lying on it, sucking nutrients, and the inside has been eaten away.

If you want to survive for a long time, you can only drive out the bugs and rebuild.

The clinic is just the first step in this huge plan.

(End of this chapter)