NOVEL WEB Chapter 158: Lin Xiaoyas Decision
“Morningstar Group, why haven’t I heard of it?”
Lin Chengwang frowned deeply, his gaze questioning as he looked at Lin Yue. His health had been poor, and he hadn’t paid much attention to the affairs in Magic City, so it was normal for him not to have heard of Morningstar Group, which hadn’t been established for very long.
“It’s a newly rising group. Yongqiang Group has already merged into Morningstar Group,” Lin Yue explained briefly, not delving into the details as it wasn’t the time to discuss such matters. He then courteously greeted Chen Luo.
“President Chen, I didn’t expect to meet you here,” Lin Yue said, not underestimating Chen Luo because of his youth.
Although many envious people claimed Chen Luo was a kept man, those who really understood the potential of Morningstar Group knew it was formidable.
The cars and smartphones produced by Morningstar Group surpassed other brands by several grades. Just with their technological dominance, they were making a fortune. Now, who wouldn’t want to cooperate with Morningstar Group? He also had thoughts of collaborating with them.
“President Lin is too kind. However, I am curious, how did this fight start?” Chen Luo asked with a warm smile, giving Lin Yue face.
“It’s a bit of a joke,” Lin Yue said with a somewhat stiff expression.
He realized that having offended the Li family, the Lin family was about to become the butt of jokes. They had just announced their alliance with the Li family, and the upper echelons of Magic City were aware of it. To then offend the Li family and cancel the alliance, it would be strange if the Lin family weren’t turned into a laughing stock.
Not long after, the security of the Emperor Hotel arrived, including the manager. Hearing that the police had been called, the manager also breathed a sigh of relief. The people involved were all beyond his capacity to offend, and calling the police was the best course of action.
Soon, police officers arrived in considerable numbers.
“Captain, this man is dead,” one of the officers announced after checking the bodyguard who had lost his breath.
“That’s impossible,” Su Han exclaimed, his eyes widening. He knew the force he had used. While it was harsh, it definitely shouldn’t have been fatal.
“Put your hands on your head and squat down,” the captain immediately drew his gun and pointed it at Su Han.
What had initially seemed like a simple fight had turned deadly, complicating the matter significantly.
Lin Chengwang also realized the gravity of the situation. They hadn’t paid attention to the condition of the injured before and had no idea that a bodyguard had died.
“I know medical techniques, let me check him,” Su Han insisted, still in disbelief about the death.
“Squat down! Do you think we can’t determine if he’s dead or alive?” the captain said coldly.
This guy was clearly a murderer, and from the way he had beaten the man, it was evident that he was skilled in martial arts. Several officers aimed their guns at Su Han, fearing he might lash out and harm someone.
Su Han’s face turned grim, and he then put his hands on his head and squatted down. Although the guns pointed at him posed little threat, Su Han was not foolish. He understood the consequences of resisting.
“Very well, you actually went so far as to kill my bodyguard,” Gu Wanyu said coldly, glaring at Su Han.
“Take the other injured to the hospital first, and take him into custody,” the captain ordered.
At that moment, the ambulance arrived, and the other bodyguards injured by Su Han were carried away, while the police handcuffed Su Han.
“Officer, this was an accident, he was acting in self-defense.”
“The fact that he killed someone with his actions is established. Even if he was attacked, killing someone in response is excessive self-defense,” the captain said, not giving Lin Chengwang any face despite his status as the patriarch of the Lin family.
Since the bodyguards belonged to the Li family, how could he favor the Lin family?
“Don’t worry, Su Han, I’ll figure something out,” Lin Chengwang said to Su Han.
“I’ll be fine,” Su Han replied, taking a deep breath.
He wasn’t too worried about being arrested, he knew what his master was capable of. If Lin Chengwang couldn’t help him, he would contact his master. The old man would surely find a way to get him out.
Yet, Su Han was puzzled about why the man had died. Could it be that the victim had an existing illness that was triggered by his punch? If he could examine the bodyguard’s body, he might find the cause of death.
Unfortunately, he had no chance to examine the corpse. Even if Su Han had the opportunity, he wouldn’t have been able to determine the cause of death. Not even Su Han, and even if his master came, they could not find any flaws upon inspection.
Su Han was taken away, but that did not mean the matters here were settled, as Gu Wanyu was not ready to let things go.
“No matter what, I must take Lin Xiaoya away,” Gu Wanyu murmured with determination.
“Your Lin family has already accepted our Li family’s bridal gift, it’s too late to change your mind now.”
Lin Chengwang turned pale with rage, nearly provoked into a heart attack as he glared furiously at Lin Yue, his disobedient son. It was all because of this son who had arranged the marriage with the Li family without even notifying him, and he even accepted the Li family’s bridal gift.
Lin Xiaoya clenched her fists, knowing she had no choice in the matter, feeling like a puppet being manipulated.
“My Lin family absolutely does not agree to the marriage with the Li family, and we can return the bridal gift,” Lin Chengwang said angrily.
“Thinking of returning the bridal gift?” Gu Wanyu did not even glance at Lin Chengwang. “Lin Xiaoya, what is your choice?”
This was the second time Gu Wanyu asked Lin Xiaoya for her opinion, and finally, Lin Xiaoya spoke, “Do I have a choice?”
Refusing Gu Wanyu—would that even be useful?
Chen Luo looked at Lin Xiaoya, noting that this female lead was quite aware of her situation. She was indeed in a difficult position, not wanting to enter the Li family but also not wanting to fulfill the marriage agreement with Su Han. What Lin Xiaoya most wanted was freedom.
Being born into a wealthy family wasn’t necessarily a good thing. While it seemed she enjoyed the best resources, major life decisions like marriage were mostly not hers to make. Even without arranged marriages, major families always seek matches of equal social standing.
Matching families in marriage was indeed important. People from vastly different backgrounds might not find happiness together.
“Will the Li family not target the Lin family if I choose to go to the Li family?” Lin Xiaoya asked Gu Wanyu.
Refusing Gu Wanyu would inevitably bring disaster to the Lin family, a situation Lin Xiaoya was well aware of. Provoking the Li family would lead to the Lin family’s destruction.
Thus, she made her decision. Since she had enjoyed the resources of the Lin family, she also needed to contribute to them.
“Of course, as long as you move to the Li family with me, the Li family will not only refrain from targeting the Lin family but will also assist it,” Gu Wanyu said with a slight smile.
Lin Xiaoya’s question already indicated her decision.
“Does your earlier promise that Li Qiwen will not harm me still stand?” Lin Xiaoya asked Gu Wanyu with courage.
“Of course it does.”
“Alright, I agree.”
Now, her only choice was to trust Gu Wanyu once more, so Lin Xiaoya decided to follow Gu Wanyu to the Li family.
“No, I do not agree to this.”
The only person here who would object was the old head of the Lin family. Besides Lin Chengwang, everyone else in the Lin family agreed.
Chen Luo looked at the old man, Lin Chengwang, thinking this old man seemed to be courting death.
“Father, you’re not fully recovered yet, let me take you back,” Lin Yue said, and a few brothers exchanged looks before coming over to escort Lin Chengwang away.
“Director Gu, I entrust my daughter to your care.”