CHAPTER 574: CHAPTER 572: DOES YOUR FACE HURT? [FIRST UPDATE]

Reputation is a strange thing; it’s important, yet it can seem unimportant.

When you’re quietly making a fortune, attention and reputation can be burdensome, not only unhelpful but attracting troubles.

Such as being forced to make donations, or being nitpicked over trivial matters—countless annoyances!

However, when one day, like Xiaobu, you’re oppressed by a powerful force, reputation and attention become the simplest and most accessible weapons.

This is why, in society, more and more people choose to seek media exposure after being bullied.

If you sue them, you have to go through a tedious process, which not only takes a long time but can also be obstructed.

But if you go public, it’s different!

With countless netizens following, many of the other party’s tactics become infeasible, or more precisely, difficult to use!

This was the strategy previously used by Xiaobu.

After all, infamy is also fame!

...

Inside the study of the Lin Family’s second son, Lin Tianshen.

Lin Tianshen was sipping tea, with a young man standing beside him.

This young man was Lin Tianshen’s second son, named Lin Lie.

After Lin Hao’s death, Lin Tianshen shifted his focus to nurture Lin Lie.

"Lin Lie, tell me your thoughts on this incident," said Lin Tianshen.

Crushing Xiaobu didn’t seem difficult to him; he was more interested in taking this opportunity to groom Lin Lie.

"Yes, father," said Lin Lie with a bow: "In my opinion, this is nothing more than a cornered beast’s struggle."

"How so?"

Lin Tianshen was noncommittal.

"Xiaobu may temporarily gain massive attention, but his foundation—the wealthy ranking, has been stripped by father!"

Lin Lie asserted decisively: "Losing the wealthy ranking, his social credibility will surely plummet."

"This will lead his investors to terminate contracts with him, banks to push for debt repayment, and thus, his financial chain will quickly collapse!"

"His only end will be to confine himself, sitting and waiting for death!"

Lin Lie’s words were resolute and impassioned!

He believed that by doing so, Xiaobu was doomed!

After listening, Lin Tianshen remained noncommittal: "Then I’ll leave this matter to you to handle."

"Yes! Father! I’ll handle it right away!" Lin Lie was instantly overjoyed.

His father was preparing to let him gradually step into the limelight!

His heart swelled with pride, practically strutting with arrogance!

However, Lin Lie didn’t choose to pressure Xiaobu’s investors immediately; instead, he went to the Lin Family Ancestral Hall.

"Big Bro Feng, how are you? Are you eating well? Sleeping well?"

Lin Lie knocked on the door and stood at the entrance, immensely pleased with himself.

This was Lin Feng!

The most prominent of the younger generation in the Lin Family!

Yet now, he was locked up.

And with Lin Hao also dead!

The title of the Lin family’s foremost was about to be his!

Truly, the role of Emperor is a rotating seat, and today it’s my family’s turn!

"What, come to gloat?" A detached voice of Lin Feng came through: "Aren’t you afraid that once I get out, I’ll kill you?"

Lin Lie shivered at Lin Feng’s words.

The fear they had for Lin Feng in their generation was too profound!

Not something that could vanish in a short time!

But soon, he bit his teeth and said: "Lin Feng, don’t be smug; I’m off to deal with Xiaobu! Once Xiaobu’s gone, the Lin family won’t be yours alone to dictate!"

"Deal with Xiaobu?! Pfft! Hahaha!" Lin Feng erupted with laughter as if hearing an enormous joke, his arrogant and domineering laughter echoing from the hall: "Just with you?! You think you can deal with Xiaobu?!"

Lin Feng’s piercing laugh drilled into Lin Lie’s ears.

It turned his face shades of green and white; grinding his teeth, he said, "Just you wait!"

"Fine! I’ll wait! I’ll wait to see you make a fool of yourself! Hahaha, deal with Xiaobu! Just with you?"

Lin Feng’s voice of cold mockery came through!

Lin Lie listened to Lin Feng’s grating laughter, clenched his teeth, and stormed off!

He was off to pressure Xiaobu’s investors into pulling their funding, and then he’d return to slap Lin Feng in the face!

...

Soon after, at the Lu Family.

"Young Master, the investor from Absolute Shadow’s mobile just sent a message—they want to withdraw their investment!"

Liang Lan said to Lu Xiaobu.

"Oh, withdrawing investment, huh! Let them withdraw and take their money and scram!"

Lu Xiaobu waved his hand indifferently.

He knew that the Lin Family was making their move.

But what good would it do?!

The Lu Group had only ever had that one investor from start to finish.

Let him withdraw all he wants, in the end, he’ll be the one regretting it!

"Yes, Young Master."

Liang Lan went to handle it!

...

The next day.

At the Lin Family.

Lin Lie came back with a face as dark as iron.

There was only one phrase tumbling in his heart – Dammit!

Do you have any frigging idea what happened?!

He spent the whole damn day yesterday checking, and this Lu Group actually only had one frigging investor, and not a single penny in bank loans!

What the hell is that all about?!

In the Heavenly Dynasty’s business community, who the hell doesn’t take out loans or accept investments and still grow so big?!

Keep in mind, even their Lin Family had some loans out there.

After all, you can’t just do whatever you want whenever you want!

Mother clucker!

Lu Xiaobu is a weirdo!

And just at that moment.

Housekeeper Jia floated over like a ghost, standing in front of Lin Lie, and gave a small smile: "Young Lin Lie, does your face hurt?"

"Pfft!"

Hearing Housekeeper Jia’s words, Lin Lie’s eyes instantly turned red!

Lin Feng, to hell with your grandpa!

You did it on purpose, didn’t you?

Does your face hurt? You ask if it hurts?!

I was planning to use this move to bring Lu Xiaobu down for good!

But, dammit, it’s like punching a bag of cotton, the frustration is just indescribable!

The most infuriating thing is, this Lin Feng actually came over to mock him!

Lu Xiaobu is a nutcase, and Lin Feng, you’re a bloody arsehole!

The two of you are colluding together!

Lin Lie left in fury, gritting his teeth.

Back at home, he went straight to the study.

Lin Tianshen was, as always, drinking tea: "How did it go?"

"Failed!"

Lin Lie said with shame: "This Lu Xiaobu only has one investor! And the stake is not even large! Totally useless!"

"Oh." Lin Tianshen was not surprised at all: "So, what’s your next move? What would you do if you were in charge?"

"This..."

Lin Lie was somewhat surprised; he didn’t expect his father to still let him take the lead.

He couldn’t fail this time!

So, after thinking for a bit, he said: "Since the investor route is no good, then let’s target their employees! Undermine them and let his company crumble without a fight!"

"Do you think it will work?"

Lin Tianshen asked.

"Definitely will!"

Lin Lie said determinately, gritting his teeth.

"Alright then, off you go."

Lin Tianshen waved his hand.

"Yes!"

Lin Lie left, teeth gritted!

This time, he had to succeed!