I bought a secret manual of the Hehuan Sect for ten yuan.

"Without desires, one is invincible..." Lin Zhinian pondered Qin Ge's words repeatedly. "This old man has learned a lot!"

"I have no interest in lecturing you, nor do I have the ability!" Qin Ge pondered for a moment, "I'm not much different from you in essence. For example, in my eyes, you are not equal to Lin Yao either."

"The entire Lin family combined can't compare to Lin Yao in my heart!"

"So let's not talk about each other. You can continue to look down on me, but don't expect me to respect you."

True respect cannot be forced. If you only want superficial respect, there are plenty of people who can satisfy you. I'm not an exception.

He changed the subject abruptly, "Let's get down to business. I can't argue with someone like you who's lived most of his life. You didn't call me here just to chat about these things, did you?"

"I was merely stating my thoughts, and I only wanted to tell you one thing: I don't want anything from your Lin family, nor do I intend to be your enemy. You'd better not provoke me!"

"What Han Xiuyun did was enough once. Otherwise, no matter how much I care about Lin Yao, she will eventually lose face."

"You're joking." Lin Zhinian seemed used to Qin Ge's attitude, not angry, but rather relieved. "Last night you helped the Lin family resolve the crisis; you're a benefactor to the Lin family. We're grateful enough, how could we possibly make things difficult for you!"

"If you hadn't intervened last night, the consequences would have been dire..."

"You're saying those insincere things again, aren't you?" Qin Ge interrupted Lin Zhinian. "I don't believe your Lin family doesn't have any other trump cards!"

"Even if I hadn't intervened last night, you could definitely have handled it yourselves. Lin Chen might even have been able to manage it all by himself!"

"What I said to Lin Yuan last night was mostly from the heart. I was helping Lin Yao, not you guys."

"If you really want to thank me, then do something practical. Transfer me a billion or two, I won't mind.

Lin Zhinian's lips twitched, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Dealing with this young man in front of me is extremely difficult if I can't be open and honest.

"Let's talk about something else then!" Lin Zhinian changed the subject. "What do you think of Lin Chen?"

"Not good at all!" Qin Ge didn't like Lin Chen much. "He's too weak. I even think he's not suitable to be the heir of your Lin family!"

"Oh?" Lin Zhinian was still not used to Qin Ge being so direct, but she became interested nonetheless. "Could you explain in detail how he's weak and unsuitable?"

"If he's not suitable, then who is?"

"Is there even a question?" Qin Ge said calmly. "As the head of the Lin family, how could he let Lin Yuan cause so much trouble? What else could he be but a useless piece of trash?"

"Most importantly, he actually agreed to put his own daughter under house arrest! What a mess he's made of!"

"If you can't even protect the people you care about, what kind of damn 'greater good' are you talking about?"

"Who are you trying to impress with that arrogant attitude?"

"What's the difference between him and those idiots in those brainless dramas who are always talking about saving the world, only to have their own people suffer and be wronged?"

"I think Lin Yao is much more suitable than him!"

Lin Zhinian gave a wry smile and patiently asked, "How is Lin Yao suitable?"

"Because I like her!" Qin Ge replied without hesitation. "Isn't that reason enough?"

"Don't act like you're going to listen to my opinion. I'm just saying whatever comes to mind, you're just listening for fun anyway."

"I'm young, so I have the right to be indecent. Aren't you indecent too?"

Lin Zhinian: "..."

The two were chatting rather awkwardly when Lin Yao suddenly came rushing over, followed closely by Granny Chen.

"Grandpa, something's happened!"

"The bodyguards responsible for guarding Second Uncle were killed last night, and Butler Changfu was severely beaten and is still unconscious with serious injuries. Second Uncle has disappeared!"

Lin Yao spoke, panting, her words coming out rapidly.

"Seriously? He got away?" Qin Ge was utterly speechless. "Couldn't you have assigned some capable people to guard him?"

"That Changfu guy should just change his name to Laifu!"

"That unfilial son!" Lin Zhinian's eyes narrowed, his gaze sharp as a hawk's. "What other evils does he intend to commit!"

"Stop cursing! Lin Yuan ran away, and you old man are to blame!" Qin Ge had already quickly thought it through in his mind.

He discovered that Lin Yuan had run away and didn't seem to pose any threat to him. He figured if the Lin family wanted to cause trouble, then let them do what they wanted!

"Don't talk nonsense, how can you blame Grandpa for this?" Lin Yao glared at Qin Ge and said slowly.

She had asked Qin Ge last night why he treated her family that way, and Qin Ge explained that it was the same twisted logic he had just told Lin Zhinian.

Lin Yao completely agreed with Qin Ge's statement. She also felt that her parents and grandfather had gone a bit too far, especially her mother, Han Xiuyun.

He actually went to Donghai to find Qin Ge with a check for ten million yuan. That's so ridiculous and brainless!

But she still hoped that Qin Ge could give her some face. After all, he was her respected grandfather since childhood, and it felt strange to be called an old man by Qin Ge.

"If not him, then who?" Qin Ge genuinely felt that Lin Zhinian was somewhat problematic. "Isn't what Lin Yuan did clear enough?"

"You'd even kill your own family members, I really don't understand why you're keeping him alive!"

"If you want to ask more specific and detailed questions, one night should be enough, right?"

He looked directly at Lin Zhinian. "If it's not because you're soft-hearted and can't make a firm decision, what else could it be?"

"Even if Lin Chen has his own ideas, he wouldn't dare to make a decision on his own without your input. In the end, isn't it all because of you?"

"You guys managed to let them get away! You're really something!"

"First it was Weng Quan, now it's Lin Yuan. Can't the richest man in Nanjing afford to buy a few decent locks?"

Lin Yao glared at Qin Ge, telling him to shut up.

Lin Zhinian remained silent. Qin Ge's words were unpleasant, but they still made sense!

After thinking for a long time, Lin Zhinian finally looked up at his granddaughter and Qin Ge, "Why don't you and Yao Yao handle this matter?"

"Consider this a test of Yao Yao's abilities. If you can handle Lin Yuan's matter properly, I might consider your suggestion!"

Lin Yao was completely confused. "What test? What advice?"

She cast an inquiring glance at Qin Ge, "What were you talking about with Grandpa just now?"

"Old man, are you putting on airs again?" Qin Ge didn't respond to Lin Yao, his eyes sharp as if he could see right through Lin Zhinian. "I was just saying that casually earlier, take it or leave it."

"Trying to test us with this? You don't think I care so much about letting Lin Yao take charge of your Lin family, do you?"

"Are you trying to test that person's abilities and character again, using a superior's attitude?"

"Stop overthinking it. I have absolutely no interest in the meager sums from your Lin family!"

To take charge of the Lin family?

Lin Yao was completely bewildered. Was her grandfather just having such a serious conversation with this unserious person?

Lin Zhinian was also silenced. In Qin Ge's eyes, the Lin family, which was so big, was just a pittance.