Shang Yao on the other side of the phone was obviously stunned.
After nearly ten seconds of silence, he asked in a calm tone: "Miss Lin. What do you want from me?"
Obviously, Shang Yao did not expect Lin Huayin to make this call to him late at night.
She guessed many possibilities. But in the end, the goal was to focus on what happened at the Yan family during the day.
Did Xiao Zheng tell Lin Huayin anything
Shang Yao's heart palpitated slightly.
"First." Lin Huayin's tone was as cold as ice. "Don't approach him again for any reason or excuse."
"Second." Lin Huayin said without emotion. "If you don't listen and continue to approach him, I will not only let you get nothing, but also make you spit out the advantages you took from him. This is not a reminder, but a warning."
Click.
As soon as he finished speaking, a blind tone came from the phone. Shang Yao was not given a chance to speak at all.
But after hearing these words, Shang Yao's heart sank to the bottom.
what is this
Lin Huayin said it very clearly. This is not a reminder, it is a warning. Next time, she will make Shang Yao pay the price.
From these words, Shang Yao also heard the implication of Lin Huayin: she didn't care whether there was a Yan family behind Shang Yao. It doesn't matter that Shang Yao's father is Shang Jingtian.
Because in Yanjing and in China, as long as it is what Lin Huayin wants to do. It will definitely not fail. No one has ever doubted this.
Shang Yao put down the phone in shock and looked at his father across the desk with a complicated expression.
"Is this Lin Huayin calling?" Shang Jingtian put down his teacup and asked in a calm tone.
It's said to be a question, but it's actually more like a statement.
"Yeah." Shang Yao exhaled a breath.
In Yanjing, she can be the center of attention on any occasion. Except for one situation - when Lin Huayin is present.
Shang Yao is not a woman with low self-esteem. On the contrary, she is confident and strong. She could even openly challenge Chang Yishan. Join forces with the sudden rise of Xiao Zheng.
But in front of Lin Huayin, she was always inferior to others. Like an innate sense of humility. Hard to eliminate.
"It seems that the first daughter is really angry this time." Shang Jingtian said playfully.
Shang Yao frowned and said, "Father, your daughter has been bullied. You just laugh it off like this?"
Shang Jingtian smiled slightly and asked, "Then what do you want me to do?"
"She is just the boss of Xinao. Her net worth is barely tens of billions." Shang Yao analyzed sharply. "She does not accept Lin Chaotian's help, nor does she like the Ye family's involvement in her life. Her work."
"So what?" Shang Jingtian pursed his lips and said. "Do you know why over the years, people who overestimate their abilities occasionally challenge Lin Chaotian and try to compete with him? But no one has ever dared to test Lin Huayin?"
"Why?" Shang Yao asked.
"Father will make concessions for the sake of work, even if he bows to reality. Mother will continue to make concessions for the sake of the family. Even if she is wronged. Grandpa, uncle, including the men around her." Shang Jingtian said every word. said. "They will all subconsciously lower their posture and even their dignity for the most important person in their hearts. But at the same time, they will also lose their minds for the most important person in their hearts."
"You can challenge them directly. Because for these people, challenges are just a part of life. But she is the whole life of these people." Shang Jingtian said slowly. "In Yanjing, who dares to have trouble with her? In China, her title of No. 1 daughter is for nothing?"
"Believe it or not. What if your grandfather wanted to kill Lin Huayin instead of Xiao Zheng today." Shang Jingtian's eyes flickered and he said slowly. "The target of Xiao Zheng's attack is not Yan Dengkui, but your grandfather?"
"Everyone's target will also be your grandfather..." Shang Jingtian sighed softly. "Remember what I said. Even if you try to mess with Lin Chaotian one day, never provoke her. In Yanjing, no one has ever dared to provoke her."
Shang Yao took a deep breath of cold air. It's like self-deprecation, but also like teasing: "Why is she like this, and I am like that?"
Lin Huayin has a stalwart father. Doesn't she Shang Yao
Apart from not having a legendary mother, Shang Yao is no worse than Lin Huayin in terms of other hardware, right
But why did he become so humble in front of her
"The Lin Huayin in your eyes is the you in Yan Dengkui's eyes." Shang Jingtian pursed his lips and said. "How many people in Yanjing and China dare to provoke you? You are complaining, everyone is complaining. Lin Huayin is the same."
"What is she complaining about?" Shang Yao shook his head slightly, very puzzled.
She already has it all. Whatever she likes or doesn't like, as long as it appears in front of her, or just passes by. It all belongs to her.
"Complain about why your parents have come to this point. Complain about why you can't live in harmony with your family like normal people." Shang Jingtian smiled softly and shook his head. "Okay. You've lamented enough tonight. Do you want to tell me that Xiao Zheng defeated you?"
As if he heard the implication of his father's words, Shang Yao looked slightly startled, then pursed his lips and asked: "Xiao Zheng said, you know all this. Really?"
Xu Shi changed the topic, Xu Shi was eager to know the answer, Shang Yao's face showed an eager look.
When Shang Jingtian heard this, he didn't hide it at all. He just nodded lightly and said, "I know."
Shang Yao's face changed suddenly: "Did you know all this from the beginning? Did grandpa tell you?"
"No." Shang Jingtian said calmly. "Everything Xiao Zheng has done is indeed helpful to you. But it is only for you. It has nothing to do with the Yan family. In fact, he is Yan Dengkui's enemy. Why did your grandfather allow you to use the resources of the Yan family to help someone with the Yan family? Someone with a family feud?”
If your stance is different, your thoughts and decisions will inevitably be different.
Xiao is Shang Yao's ally. But it was never from the Yan family. Even, enemies.
Yan Shichang never objected to Shang Yao and Xiao Zheng getting too close. So, what reason does Shang Yao have to use the resources of the Yan family to help Xiao Zheng
Shang Yao's face was full of astonishment.
"You are the future heir of the Yan family. All your decisions should not be from your personal perspective. But the Yan family." Shang Jingtian said slowly. "Only in this way can you become a qualified heir in the eyes of your grandfather. Only in this way can you firmly control the Yan family."
"But-" Shang Yao still said in confusion. "You once told me that Xiao Zheng is very important, even a variable in the overall situation. Having him on our side is of great benefit. Why now-"
Shang Jingtian shook his head and said: "You don't have to shake hands with him to make peace with him. As long as we have a common goal with him, we will definitely walk on the same path. Even if we don't trust each other, Even hatred.”
"Then everything you said before was just to persuade me?" Shang Yao asked in disbelief.
"Do you think this is persuasion?" Shang Jingtian knew that this was just a euphemistic way of saying it. The real subtext is to ask yourself why you cheated on her, right
"I take this as a matter of telling you what you should know at the appropriate time." Shang Jingtian said word by word.
Shang Yao suddenly realized. My heart hit rock bottom.
In the whole incident, not only Xiao Zheng, but also himself was just his father and a pawn of the Yan family.